Obituaries
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....
Stephen "Steve" James Horny Jr.
Dec 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Stephen James Horny Jr. of Sanford, Michigan at the age of 57. Steve was born on October 10, 1966 in Tipton, Indiana to Diana Lee (Kessler) Horny and Stephen J. Horny Sr. Steve’s family moved back to the Merrill area in 1967. He was a member of Merrill High...
Gerald "Jerry" Duane Hutchison
Dec 23, 2023
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home in Saginaw Township, at the age of 88. Jerry was born on October 15, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Milton & Bertha (Alberts) Hutchison, and graduated from Saginaw High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his...
Marybeth Ann Crossett (McCabe)
Dec 20, 2023
On December 20, 2023, Marybeth Ann Crossett passed away at her home in Saginaw with family by her side. She was 66. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan on May 20, 1957, she was the middle child of Donna (Jones) and Pete McCabe. She is survived by her children, Amanda (Jerry) Golden of Glen Ellyn, IL, and Joseph (Evan Schanhals) Bailey...
Sylvia Francis Hildebrant
Dec 20, 2023
Sylvia Francis Hildebrant
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Covenant- Cooper. Age 87 years.
The daughter of the late Estella Ruth (Carlton) and Walter Levi Bixby was born May 22, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Lawrence Hildebrant, May 21, 1955. Her husband of 68 years survives her.
She was a member of the Swan Valley...
Jeffrey B. Truckle
Dec 20, 2023
Saginaw, MI
Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on December 20, 2023. Age 67 years.
The son of the late Jackson and Margaret (Santa) Truckle, Jeff was born March 27, 1956, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Hemlock High School. Jeff married Janice Kincade; she predeceased him in June of 2005. Jeff was a proud...
Gerald Herbert Preuss
Dec 18, 2023
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023.
Gerald Herbert Preuss was born in Hemlock, Michigan, on March 11, 1937, the son of the late Herbert and Selma (Roggow) Preuss. He graduated from Hemlock High School, class of 1955. Gerald married Nancy Albrandt on November 17, 1956. They celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage...
Donald "Don" Stephen Nalevayko
Dec 17, 2023
Donald "Don" S. Nalevayko of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved uncle, brother-in-law, and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Covenant Health Care - Harrison. He was 91 years old. Donald S. Nalevayko was born on May 27, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Stephen and Frances (Gorney) Nalevayko. At 20 years old, Don valiantly and honorably served...
Robert "Bob" James Rogers, Sr.
Dec 17, 2023
Robert "Bob" James Rogers, Sr.
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on his own terms and timing at 3:29 p.m. a quarter of a mile from Hemlock Road. To some it meant nothing, but to him it meant the world. Bob was born on May 4, 1946, in Brant, Michigan, to the late Leonard "Doc" and...
Charles Morris Crafard, Jr.
Dec 17, 2023
Charles Morris “Chuck” Crafard, Jr.
Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved husband, Pops, and Grandpa to those he loved and who loved him, left us quietly on Sunday evening, December 17, 2023, with his loving wife and family at his side. At the age of 79 years.
The son of the late Charles Morris Crafard, Sr. and Geneva (Blaisdell)...
Lowell R. Krupp
Dec 16, 2023
Lowell Roger Krupp, 67, of Wheeler passed away in his home on December 16th, 2023. He was born July 4th, 1956 in Flint, Michigan. Lowell was an avid hunter, fisherman, and cook. As well as an accomplished pool player with many trophies that showed his hard work. He was recently certified as a referee for one of the many...
Matthew James Barnes
Dec 15, 2023
Matthew James Barnes, has left a profound impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Born on September 5, 2023, in Alma, MI, Matthew's time on this earth was tragically cut short on December 15, 2023. Despite his brief time with us, Matthew's joyful spirit and heartwarming smile brought immeasurable happiness to his loved ones.From the moment...
Donna May McKibbin
Dec 15, 2023
Donna M. McKibbin of Hemlock, Michigan
Went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the age of 86, after battling Multiple Myeloma. She was born on May 3, 1937, in Saginaw County, to the late Anna (Jeshke) and Albert Beyersdorf. Jerry, her husband of 60 years, predeceased her on August 1, 2014. She...
Mike Z. Derige
Dec 14, 2023
Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved husband, father, “Papa”, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend joined our eternal Father on Thursday, December 14, 2023, with his family at his side. At the age of 63 years.
The son of the late Mariano and Dolores (Zamora) Derige, Mike was on November 25, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a Crew Team Leader at Vlasic’s Pickle...
Johnnie Manuel Cuevas
Dec 13, 2023
Johnnie Manuel Cuevas, a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many, passed away on December 13, 2023, at HealthSource in Saginaw. He was born on June 7, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Johnnie had a diverse career that spanned different industries. He worked for the Grey Iron Foundry, where he dedicated himself to his work with passion and commitment. Later...
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