Obituaries
Rodney Richard Corbat
Apr 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodney Richard Corbat, who departed this life on April 24, 2026, in Breckenridge, Michigan, at the age of 76. Born on December 20, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to John "Joe" and Agnus (Bow) Corbat, Rodney lived a life defined by compassion, love, and generosity. In 1974, he married the...
Deanna Arne Coon
Apr 23, 2026
Deanna Arne Coon
Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, aunt, and friend passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at home, with her family at her side. Age 56 years.
The daughter of the late Arnold and Janice (Behler) Denter, Deanna was born on February 1, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan. Deanna graduated from Hemlock High School and continued her education at Delta College and...
Paul Anthony Lopez
Apr 22, 2026
Passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 63 years.
Paul was born on November 8, 1962, son of Moses and Julia (Godina) Lopez, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Douglas McArthur High School. He also earned a Nursing Assistant Certificate and Cosmetology License. Paul Enjoyed going to his client’s homes to style their hair and taking...
Debra Charlys Reetz
Apr 22, 2026
Debra Charlys Reetz, age 72, of Lansing, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and savior on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Debra was born on May 11, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Theodore and Helen (Koehler) Reetz. She lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a profound love for her family and community.
Debra graduated from McArthur High School...
Lois Kay Kreager
Apr 22, 2026
Lois K. Kreager peacefully left this world on April 22, 2026, in her home, surrounded by love. In her 86 years of a life well lived she had many roles, the two most important ones being the matriarch of her family and the Founder/CEO of her company, Lois Kay Contracting. Born in Michigan and adopted by her wonderful mother, Bertha...
Alberto "Bee" Allen
Apr 21, 2026
Alberto “Bee” Allen, 44, left this world peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Alberto Allen was born on December 2, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Rick Hernandez and Peggy Allen. He grew up in Saginaw where he developed a strong work ethic and deep love for his family. After apprenticing...
Alexandra Amber Gibelyou
Apr 16, 2026
Gibelyou, Alexandra Amber “Alex,” “Alley Cat”
Presented to the World: August 23, 2022
Entered her Heavenly Kingdom: April 16, 2026
Our perfect, beautiful angel, Alexandra, at the tender age of 3, was reunited with Jesus on April 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Alexandra was born on August 23, 2022, to her proud parents,...
Rae Ann Eitel
Apr 15, 2026
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home, with her family at her side at the age of 64 years.
The daughter of Beatrice Duffy and Thomas Green, Rae Ann was born on February 15, 1962, in Clare, Michigan. She graduated from Farwell High School with the class of 1980. After a short career...
Leon George Koeplinger
Apr 15, 2026
Leon George Koeplinger of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Leon George Koeplinger, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at St. Charles Union Court Assisted Living at the age of 100 years. Leon was born May 16, 1925, to Henry and Florence (Rux) Koeplinger in Saginaw, Michigan. He lost his father in 1929 and was raised by his mother and...
James Michael Chalenko
Apr 15, 2026
James Michael Chalenko, a devoted firefighter and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, just five days shy of his 82nd birthday. Born on April 20, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, James was the cherished son of the late John and Eunice B. (Coffey) Chalenko. His life was deeply rooted in the community that shaped him, and he carried...
David Bradley Mize
Apr 14, 2026
David Bradley Mize
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison, with his family at his side. Age 53 years.
The son of Dale Wayne Sr. and the late Debra Jean (Ochsankehl) Mize, David was born on August 22, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Birch Run School...
Christ A. Anagnost
Apr 13, 2026
Christ Anagnost passed away surrounded by his beloved family on April 13 at the age of 90.
Christ, born Christ Anagnostopulos, was born on October 2, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan to Greek immigrant parents, Athanasios Anagnostopulos and Angeline Papalexiou. He is survived by his beloved wife, Olga Anagnost; his sons, Athanasios “Tommy” Anagnost, Nicholas “Niko” Anagnost, Constantine “Deno” Anagnost; his daughter,...
Aaron M. Ackley
Apr 13, 2026
Aaron M. Ackley
Flint, Michigan
Beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. At the age of 28 years.
The son of Dale and Beth (Marx) Ackley, Aaron was born on December 30, 1997, in Fresno, California. He graduated from Kearsley High School with the class of 2016. After high school, Aaron attended Mott Community College in the graphic...
Rachel Banda Castaneda
Apr 12, 2026
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friends passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 83 years.
The daughter of the late Rafael and Juanita (Juarez) Banda was born on September 9, 1942, in Grafton, North Dakota. She married the love of her life, Daniel Castaneda; he predeceased her on September 24, 2013. Rachel was a member of St....
Dr. Dennis Ray Martin, PhD
Apr 11, 2026
Dr. Dennis Ray Martin, PhD. of Bay City, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 77 years.
Dr. Dennis Ray Martin, PhD, "Doc" was born on March 10, 1949, the second of five children born to the late Glen R. and Alice Rosella (Spencer) Martin. He married the love...
Kevin Lamb
Apr 10, 2026
Kevin Lamb
Merrill, Michigan
Beloved father, Papa, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 65.
The son of the late Donald Lamb Sr. and Wendy (Wilson) LaGrow, Kevin was born on February 3, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1979. Kevin worked at Keel,...
Margaret "Peggy" L. Schambeck
Apr 10, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” L. Schambeck of Saginaw, Michigan
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Margaret L. Schambeck (Peggy) who left us on the 10th of April, 2026 at the age of 79, surrounded by family. She was born on the 10th of November, 1946 in Tampa, Florida to her mother Lula M. Hale. She moved to Michigan as...
Charlotte Marie Heins
Apr 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Charlotte Marie Heins, who left us on April 10, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 76. Born on October 11, 1949, in Saginaw, Charlotte lived a life defined by warmth, devotion, and an unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who...
Sandra Lee Born
Apr 9, 2026
Sandra Lee Born of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved friend passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Symphony Tri-Cities in Bay City, Michigan. She was 77 years old. Sandra Lee Born was born on November 19, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Douglas and Marie M. (Arch) Born. She was a proud 1966 graduate of Saginaw High School. Sandra later attended...
William Franklin Hoyt
Apr 5, 2026
William Franklin Hoyt
Pittsburgh, California
Beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home, with his family at his side. Age 81 years.
The son of the late Ulysses Silas and Lorena Mae (Culp) Hoyt, Will was born on November 25, 1944, in Auburn, Michigan. He was baptized at the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Port Hope,...
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