Obituaries
Margaret Ann Taylor
Jan 8, 2024
Margaret A. Taylor of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, one week shy of her 91st birthday. Margaret A. Kanthak was born on January 15, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late August S. and Sophia J. (Bodwin) Kanthak. She was a proud graduate of Holy Rosary High School. She...
Randall Henry Rathje
Jan 7, 2024
Randall Henry Rathje was called home to heaven to be with his Savior on January 7th, 2024.
He was born on January 19th, 1951 to Alvin and Gladys Rathje in Pigeon, MI, and became a child of God through Holy Baptism at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
He grew up on the family farm until leaving home to attend high school...
Maria "Socorro" Castillo
Jan 6, 2024
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 79 years.
The daughter of the late Justo and Consuleo (Hurtado) Rodriguez, Maria was born on April 1, 1944, in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. Maria married John Anthony “Tony” Castillo on...
Raymond Leroy Gerow
Jan 5, 2024
Raymond Leroy GerowSaginaw, MichiganPassed away on January 05, 2024, at the age of 89 years. Raymond was born on October 08, 1934, in Saginaw, to the late Herbert and Gertrude (Dyer) Gerow. He worked as a crane operator at Steering Gear for 30 years. Raymond enjoyed working on cars and fishing and working in his yard. A lover of music,...
Balwinder Kaur Gill
Jan 4, 2024
Balwinder Kaur Gill of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. She was 84 years old. Balwinder Kaur was born on February 9, 1939, in Wadala Banger, India, to the late Bham Singh Pannu and Gurdeep Kaur Pannu....
John "Dale" Delmar Benton Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
John "Dale" Delmar Benton Jr., passed away on January 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on August 16, 1943, in Washington D.C. to the late Goldie Catherine (Stone) Sperling and John Dalmar Benton Sr.
Dale led a remarkable life that was filled with hard work, kindness, and a deep love for his family and community. From an...
Jeffrey Marc Matuzak
Jan 3, 2024
Jeffrey Marc Matuzak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 69 years on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Jeffrey was born in Saginaw, MI on March 17, 1954 to Thelma Bass and Vincent Matuzak. He was one of six children growing up and has remained very close to all of his siblings....
Willard Samuel Wallgren
Jan 2, 2024
Willard Samuel Wallgren, 87, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, in Davie, Florida. He was born on August 21, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Willard C. Wallgren and Violet Schwinck Wallgren.
Willard graduated from Alma College in 1959. He joined the family-owned, Wallgren’s Market in Saginaw and then spent 23 years at General Motors, retiring in 1992....
Tanner N. Wiechmann
Jan 2, 2024
On October 16, 1996, Tanner N. Wiechmann was born to Jennifer Lee Rappuhn (Wiechmann). He lived in Hemlock, then moved to Grand Blanc where he graduated from Goodrich High School with the class of 2015. In 2010 Tanner gained a dad in Ken Rappuhn and three siblings: Kenny, Kyle, and Mackenzie Rappuhn. He worked construction for a time before falling...
James Caylyn Rodriguez
Jan 1, 2024
James Caylyn Rodriguez of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was 36 years old. James Caylyn Rodriguez was born on November 11, 1987, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James Andre Williams and Bonnie Kay Rodriguez. His father, James, passed away when he was four years old and...
Thomas A. Gerken
Dec 31, 2023
Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at the age of 75 years on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, with his family at his side.
The son of the late Robert E. and Arleen (Metiva) Gerken, Tom was born on April 16, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Buena Vista High...
Ronald Edward Spica
Dec 31, 2023
Ronald Edward Spica, born on June 4, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, died on December 31, 2023, in Midland, Michigan. Ron raised his family in St. Charles, MI and lived over twenty years in Titusville, FL. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother.
Ron led a fulfilling career as a salesperson for RP Lewis and Huntington Laboratory. In addition, Ron...
Dorothy J. Hughes
Dec 31, 2023
Dorothy Jessica “Dodo” Hughes
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, with her family at her side. At the age of 96 years.
The daughter of the late Thelma DeLaVergne and Leslie C. Hughes in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School in...
Donna G. Luplow
Dec 31, 2023
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at StoneCrest Assisted Living, with her family at her side; at the age of 87 years.
The daughter of the late Dolphis Gordon Grew and Clara Marie (Festerling) Bernecker, Donna was born on September 17, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School. Donna married...
Terrence A. O'Toole
Dec 29, 2023
Terrence (Terry) A. O’Toole, age 72 passed away on December 29, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Terry was born on August 20, 1951 in Saginaw, MI, the son of Robert and Doreen (Bigelow)O’Toole, and grew up in Merrill, MI. He graduated from Merrill High School and continued his education at Ferris State University in Accounting. Terry spent most...
Ronald "Ron" Joseph Warzecha
Dec 26, 2023
Loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly at his home in Birch Run on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, at the age of 75. Ron was born on February 6th, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph & Delores (Rogoszewski) Warzecha and was a 1966 graduate of Birch Run High School. It was while in school that he met...
William Jacob "BJ" Brethauer IV
Dec 25, 2023
William "BJ" Jacob Brethauer IV of St. Helen, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, nephew, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023, at MyMichigan Health Park West Branch. He was 51 years old. BJ was born on January 5, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan, to William Jacob and Diane Marie (Fear) Brethauer III. He was a proud...
June Cecile Johnson (Smith)
Dec 25, 2023
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully while home on hospice on Monday, December 25th, 2023, at the age of 72. June was born on June 1st, 1951, in Merrill, Michigan, to the late Donald and Pauline (Gross) Smith and was a 1969 graduate of Merrill High School. She worked as a nursing assistant for Schnepps Nursing Home...
Joan Margaret Chase
Dec 24, 2023
Joan Margaret Chase of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was 66 years old. Joan Margaret Lane was born on August 9, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frederick J. and Frances J. (Mahoney) Lane Sr. She was a proud...
George Peter Capitan
Dec 24, 2023
George Peter Capitan of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrsion. He was 96 years old. George Peter Capitan was born on July 5, 1927, in Owosso, Michigan, to the late Peter and Pagona (Lamprakis) Capitan. He was a proud 1945 graduate of Owosso High School....
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