Obituaries
Arlene A. Besner
Jul 2, 2022
Arlene Augusta Besner, 91, of Thomas Township left her lifelong home on Lone Road to be with the Lord on July 2, 2022. Born on May 26, 1931, to Herman and Alma (Fischer) Wegner in Frost Corners of Thomas Township, she made that community her home for all of her 91 years. She shared memories of the one and a quarter mile trek she made to...
Martin Schreader
Jun 30, 2022
In the early morning of June 30th 2022, Marty lost a long fought battle for his health.
Marty was a fighter. He spent his entire life fighting. He fought for his health, for his family's survival, for truth, for science and education, for equality, and for the rights of the workers of the world. He should never have...
Leann F. Weil
Jun 30, 2022
Leann F. Weil
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Edgewood Manor. Age 85 years.
The daughter of the late Lela (Frey) and Frank Moran was born July 22, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Wayne W. Weil, June 25, 1955. He passed away Jan 17, 2003. Leann was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed...
Amy Lynn Eldridge
Jun 29, 2022
Amy Lynn Eldridge
Bay City, Michigan
Passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 of natural causes. Age 42 years.
The daughter of the late Pamela Marie (Rondo) and Robert Charles Curtis Jr. was born September 12, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Charles Alan Eldridge II, June 27, 2020. He survives her. Amy was employed by...
Theodore "Teddy" Kanuszewski II
Jun 29, 2022
Theodore “Teddy” Kanuszewski II
Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 66 years.
The son of Theodore and Patricia (Thomas) Kanuszewski, Ted was born on November 21, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended St. Charles...
John Essie George
Jun 27, 2022
John Essie George of Saginaw
Passed away on Monday, June 27th, 2022, at the age of 78. John was born in Boley, Oklahoma, on January 30th, 1944, to the late Essie & Myrtle (Stewart) George. He moved to Saginaw at a young age and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1963. John spent his working years at General Motors,...
Betty (Vlassis) Galbraith
Jun 27, 2022
Betty (Vlassis) Galbraith of Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the age of 89. Betty was born on February 28, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late William and Byrdella (Forbes) Vlassis. She married Donald Galbraith on February 9, 1983; he preceded her in death on August 9, 1989. Betty was a lifelong...
Timothy "Tim" Allen Wallschlager
Jun 26, 2022
Timothy “Tim” Allen Wallschlager of Carrollton
Passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, at the age of 58. He was born on February 6th, 1964, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Robert Wallschlager and the late Jacquelyn Altman (Karpenko) and was a graduate of Carrolton High School. He married his high school sweetheart Cathy Melvin, on March 18th, 2006. Tim spent...
Mary Lynn Rosa
Jun 26, 2022
Mary Lynn Rosa
Birch Run, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend went home to be with her savior on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the age of 87 years.
The daughter of the late Alfred and Clara (Eaton) Monk, Mary was born on June 17, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. Mary married Norman G. Rosa on October 13, 1951....
Vicky Rochel Rico
Jun 25, 2022
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Age 55 years.
Vicky was born on March 7, 1967, daughter of the late Dorothy (Dawkins) and Wilford Booker, in Saginaw. The family moved to Arkansas, where she attended school and graduated from Bradley High School, Class of 1985. Vicky then...
Lucas Frank Kartz
Jun 23, 2022
Lucas Frank Kartz of Saginaw
Passed away on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, at the age of 24. Lucas was born on December 9th, 1997, to Matt & Angela (Wills) Kartz and was a graduate of St. Charles High School. He spent his time working in the construction field but preferred playing guitar, gaming, and spending time with friends. Lucas was...
Dorothy Annear
Jun 23, 2022
Dorothy Annear
Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Bavarian Comfort Care, with her family at her side; at the age of 86 years.
The daughter of the late Roy and Ethel (Smith) Hardy, Dorothy was born on December 18, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School. Dorothy...
Jane Kay Moeller (Meier)
Jun 23, 2022
Jane Kay Moeller (Meier) of Saginaw
Passed away on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, at the age of 73. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late David Meier & Virginia Aspin, and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. After meeting through mutual friends, Jane married Joseph Patrick Moeller on July 13th, 1967. He preceded her in...
John C. Mureiko
Jun 20, 2022
John C. Mureiko
Saginaw, MI
Passed away unexpectedly June 20, 2022, at the age of 68.
The son of the late Paul and Marion (Magyar) Mureiko was born October 2, 1953, in Saginaw. John was vibrant, adventurous and full of life. He often vacationed in Isla Mujeres and enjoyed kayaking, bicycling, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, ziplining; anything to get his...
Chester "Chet" Terry Benton, Sr.
Jun 19, 2022
Chester “Chet” Terry Benton, Sr. of Tawas City, Michigan, formerly of Merrill
Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. He was 73 years old. Chester Terry Benton was born on August 6, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, the second of six children...
Conrad Charles Defrees
Jun 16, 2022
Conrad Charles Defrees
Freeland, Michigan
Formerly of Harrison, Michigan
Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home in Freeland, with his family at his side; at the age of 80 years.
Conrad was born on July 27, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan, the oldest son of the late George and Elnora (Gallery) Defrees....
Marilyn Kay Murdock (Nasset)
Jun 15, 2022
Marilyn Kay Murdock (Nasset) Marilyn Kay Nasset of Saginaw County, MI passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2022, with family by her side. Marilyn, was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 27th, 1951. She is the daughter of Kenneth E. and Doris F. Nasset. Marilyn’s greatest joy was spending time with her husband, kids and grandkids at their home...
Matthew "Matt" Richard Rupp
Jun 14, 2022
Matthew “Matt” Richard Rupp of Lansing Passed away on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, at the age of 39. Matt was born on November 15th, 1982, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Kirk & Kathy (Whelton) Rupp. A lifelong learner, Matt was the Valedictorian of Heritage High School’s class of 2001 and went on to earn doctorate degrees in Computer Science and Evolutionary...
Meredith Boyd Hundley
Jun 13, 2022
Meredith Boyd Hundley Thomas, Township Passed away Monday June 13, 2022, at home with his family by his side at the age of 95 years. Meredith was born September 19, 1926 in Mt Eden, Kentucky, the son of the late Meredith B. and Margaret L. (Pucket) Hundley. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Meredith married Anna Mae...
Reverend Orville Maasch
Jun 12, 2022
Reverend Orville Maasch of Saginaw, MI passed away to his eternal home with Jesus at age 92 on June 12th, 2022. Orville was born June 6, 1930 in Vesta, MN, the son of the late Fred and Clara (Lemke) Maasch. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran Church in Vesta. He graduated from Echo High School in 1948...