Obituaries
David Christian Hogan
May 24, 2025
David Christian Hogan, age 25, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on May 24, 2025, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.
David was born on May 23, 2000, in Tampa, Florida to Linda (McCain) Frey and Timothy David Hogan. He graduated from St. James High School in St. James, Missouri and attended Missouri State University - West Plains. He...
William Daniel "Dan" Peele
May 23, 2025
William Daniel “Dan” Peele, age 78, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Dan was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on April 25, 1947, the son of the late Belton John Peele and Hester (Underwood) Peele. He graduated from Fayetteville High School. He worked as a police officer and corrections officer in Wilmington, North Carolina,...
Roland Lester Dowis
May 22, 2025
Roland Lester Dowis of Plainwell, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Life Care Center in Plainwell. He was 91 years old. Roland Lester Dowis was born on April 25, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Russell and Janet (Campbell) Dowis. He attended Saginaw Public Schools....
Karon Ann (Cowell) Schalau
May 21, 2025
Karon Ann (Cowell) Schalau of Hemlock MI, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Karon was born November 11, 1946 in Durand, MI to the late Albert and Muriel Cowell. She is survived by one sister, Cris (Les) Timmer of Imlay City and her husband of nearly 60 years, Rev. Gerald “Jerry” Schalau, their children and...
Marlene "Micky" M. Mueller
May 21, 2025
Psalm 118:24 (RSV) This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad it in.
Micky passed away Wednesday May 21, 2025, at the age of 93 years.
The daughter of the late Whilma (Doerzmann) and Alfred Schmid was born December 4, 1931, in Blairstown, Iowa. She attended Concordia College in St. Paul Minnesota and received her...
Dalia "Daisy" (Rodriguez) Samaniego
May 20, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 90 years.
The daughter of the late Jose Rodriguez and Ofelia (Olivio) Petrey, Dalia was born on January 17, 1935, in Texas. She met the love of her life, John Martinez Samaniego at a Baptismal Dance. Upon John’s...
Frederick James "Fred" Evans
May 19, 2025
Frederick James “Fred” Evans originally of Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Huron Wood Nursing Center. He was 87 years old. Frederick James Evans was born on February 23, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Frederick and Mary (Podojak) Evans. He was employed with General Motors as an electrician through Grey Iron and Nodular Iron,...
Robert Louis Parks
May 17, 2025
Robert L Parks, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 17, 2025. Bob was born on March 14, 1943, in Lake City, TN, the son of the late Robert Lee and Mary Helen (Leinart) Parks. He graduated from Southeastern High School in Detroit, MI in 1961.
Bob married the love of his life, Gail A....
Pamela Wenzel
May 17, 2025
Pamela Wenzel, born on December 27, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on May 17, 2025, in her hometown at the age of 74 years.
Pamela was a devoted member of Christ Ev. Lutheran Church and cherished her time spent traveling with her sister, Candace. Together, they explored many historical sites across the United States and Canada, creating lasting memories that...
Joan M. Ware
May 17, 2025
Joan M. Ware, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living. Born on April 3, 1940, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Frank and Anabelle (Duby) Robbins Sr. She married Willet "Bill" Ware August 23, 1958, he predeceased her September 1, 2023.
Joan had a successful career as a...
Warren D. Hilbrandt, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Our loving son and brother, was called home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 58 years.
Warren was born on March 21, 1967, son of Warren D. and the late Diane Hibrandt, Sr. and the late Shirley Richard, in Saginaw. He was very caring, loving and spoiled his pets, Lola and...
Linda Marie Laufer
May 16, 2025
Linda Marie Laufer of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 16, 2025, at MyMichigan Saginaw. She was 78 years old. Linda Marie Fogelsonger was born on April 12, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Russell Raymond and Muriel Elizabeth (Taylor) Fogelsonger. She was...
Harold "Butch" Fox
May 15, 2025
Hi Harold “Butch” Fox of Prescott, Michigan, formerly of Lapeer
Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at his sisters home with family by his side on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was 65 years old. Harold Myron Fox was born on December 23, 1959, in Caro, Michigan, Michigan, to the late Heinrich Adolf Johann and Amilia...
Janet Lorraine Smith
May 14, 2025
Janet Lorraine Smith of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Avista Nursing and Rehab Center. She was 83 years old. Janet Lorraine was born on June 17, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred J. and Alma (Fortier) Kennedy. As a young girl she attended catholic schools and...
Rosalind Rick
May 13, 2025
Rosalind Rick
Grand Rapids
Formerly of Hemlock
Rosalind went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
She was born April 3, 1941, in Pensacola Florida, the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Hadeway) Campbell.
Rosalind married Glenn W. Rick on April 15, 1961; Glenn predeceased her December 27, 2010. She was a member...
John David Faber
May 13, 2025
John David Faber of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved, son, brother, uncle, and cousin passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 13, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. He was 55 years old. John David Faber was born on October 14, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan to David K. and Linda Susan (Hoefling) and Donald Chapman. He enjoyed spending time...
Maria "Crucita" Valenzuela Gonzalez
May 11, 2025
Our loving Mother, Aunt, Tia, Tita, Nana and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Maria was born on August 6, 1957, daughter of the late Delfino Mungarro Valenzuela and Francisca Vergara de Valenzuela, in Hermosillo, Mexico. After completing high school in Mexico, Maria married and moved to Saginaw, Michigan. She attended classes...
Marlene Diane Diener
May 11, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 11, 2025. Age 79 years.
Marlene was born on January 9, 1946, in Paw Paw, MI, to the late Miriam (Hissong) and George Farster. She and her two brothers, Wayne and Warren, were adopted on June 5, 1959, by Alice and Arthur Berridge. She grew up in St. Charles...
Daniel Efthimios Triantafillou
May 10, 2025
Daniel Efthimios Triantafillou, beloved son of Gust and Martha (Prendergast) Triantafillou, was born on July 20, 1983, and passed away May 10, 2025, in a white-water rafting accident in Idaho.
Danny was an adventurer and sportsman who loved the outdoors and all the challenges it presented. Including in his sports passion was the beloved Liverpool Football Club, which he loved to...
Frederick "Fred" Wallace Schnell
May 10, 2025
Frederick “Fred” Wallace Schnell of Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. He was 83 years old. Frederick Wallace Schnell was born on November 2, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frederick and Marion Ruth (Grunwell) Schnell. He was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation,...