Obituaries
Chester Robert Latty
Jan 8, 2025
Chester Robert Latty
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 8,2025 at the age of 96.
Chet was born on November 23, 1928, the son of Earl and Eva (Tyler) Latty. He married Loraine Latty (Goodside) who predeceased him in 1991. He was also married to Pat Tobin, who predeceased him and...
Daniel "Dan" John Buckley
Jan 7, 2025
Daniel “Dan” John Buckley of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was 78 years old. Daniel John Buckley was born on March 30, 1946, at the family home in Merrill, Michigan to the late Andrew and Alice (Hyatt)...
Keith A. Skuczas "Skooch"
Jan 4, 2025
Keith A. Skuczas "Skooch"
Merrill
Keith A. Skuczas “Skooch,” 62 of Merrill Michigan, unexpectedly passed away in his home on January 4th, 2025. Born February 23, 1962 the youngest of 4 to the late Tom and Shirley Skuczas. He is predeceased by his parents; sister, Diane Lamia; grandson, Spencer Jack; and wife, Ann.
Surviving are his loving daughters; Rachel Kenny, Christy Anderson, Sarah...
Frances C. Varney
Jan 4, 2025
Frances C. Varney (Birdsall)
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2025, just a day short of her 99th birthday. Frances was born on January 5, 1926, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Edward and Alvia (Sonner) Birdsall. She married the late Laverne Varney on April 5, 1947, and spent 67 years with...
Michael James Bonar Sr.
Jan 3, 2025
Brant, Michigan
Passed away peacefully at home, on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his wife and family, after a courageous and hard-fought twenty-one month battle with cancer, at the age of 63. Mike was born on March 31, 1961.
Mike had a tremendous sense of humor, and lots of love and laughter in his life. His family meant everything to him. Mike...
Sally J. Claus-Hanak
Jan 3, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 87 years.
The daughter of the late Henry Claus and Rose(Wilhelm) Fielert was born on September 7, 1937 in Saginaw. She retired from Macy’s after many years of service. Sally enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her children: Delbert Hanak, Lori (Timothy)...
Michael Vincent Vallier
Jan 2, 2025
Michael "Mike" Vincent Vallier passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 66 years. He was born on September 17, 1958 to the late Vincent and Rose Vallier.
Mike devoted many years of his professional life to The Anderson Company in Hemlock, where he was known not only for his work ethic but also for...
Dale Alen Sieggreen
Jan 1, 2025
Dale Alen Siegreen, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend, tragically passed away suddenly on January 1 2025, in his hometown of Saginaw. Born on January 22, 1951, he brightened the lives of all who had the pleasure knowing him during his 73 years on this earth.
A proud graduate of Buena Vista High School, class 1969, Dale answered the call of...
William "Bill" Tarachas
Jan 1, 2025
Bay City, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with his family at his side. Age 82 years.
The son of the late Demosthenes “James” and Georgia (Komnas) Tarachas, Bill was born on July 16, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Bill continued his...
Diane L. Greenwood
Dec 31, 2024
Diane L. Greenwood, born on November 26, 1952, in Saginaw, departed this world far too suddenly on December 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy steeped in love, compassion, and nurturing spirit. Diane, a devoted Licensed Practical Nurse, graced the halls of Covenant with her unwavering dedication for many years, embodying the essence of care that she so cherished in her...
Rickson Andon
Dec 30, 2024
Rickson Andon of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Pohnpei, Micronesia
Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home with his family by his side on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was 40 years old. Rickson Andon was born on September 8, 1984, in Pohnpei, Micronesia, to his mother, Rekula Andon and stepfather, Nakasa Martin. He grew...
Benjamin Andrew Paulson
Dec 30, 2024
Benjamin Andrew Paulson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, colleague, teacher and friend, passed away at his home on December 30, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on November 15, 1940, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to the late Philmer and LaVerne Paulson.
A graduate of Albert Lea High School, Benjamin obtained both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from...
Edward "Ed" L. Roenicke
Dec 30, 2024
Edward “Ed” L. Roenicke of Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 30, 2024. Edward Lewis Roenicke was born on January 24, 1924, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Elmer W. and Dora L. (Gay) Roenicke. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1942. Following...
Donald "Don" Lee Wilhite
Dec 30, 2024
Donald “Don” Lee Wilhite of Davison, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 30, 2024. Donald Lee Wilhite was born on December 5, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Lee Roy and Laura Mae (Hull) Wilhite. He was a 1969 graduate of Davison High School. Following graduation, he proudly...
SanJuanita "Janie" Stever
Dec 29, 2024
Our loving mother, grandmother and sister went home to with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024, reunited with the love of her life, Gary Lee Stever. Age 71 years.
Janie was born on August 25, 1953, daughter of the late Victor and Maria (Gonzalez) Vallegos. She married Gary Lee Stever on September 27, 1997. He predeceased her on September 5,...
William "Bill" M. Koboldt
Dec 29, 2024
William “Bill” M. Koboldt of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, “dog dad,” uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was 79 years old. William Michael Koboldt was born on February 21, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Elmer A. and Ruth E. (Lehmann) Koboldt. He was...
Sharon K. Brown
Dec 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sharon K. Brown, age 77, of Midland, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Midland Michigan.
Sharon was born on June 11, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Frank J. Schultz and Maxine L. (Pittman) Schultz. Sharon was a graduate from Arthur Hill school. Sharon pursued...
Shirley Christian
Dec 28, 2024
Shirley Christian
Saginaw, Michigan
Devoted wife, caregiver, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. She was born in East Tawas, MI on December 1, 1934, to Arthur C. And Charlotte B. (Clute) Allen. Shirley graduated from Tawas City High School in 1953. That same year, on September 26th, she married the love of her...
Dan Edward Benkert
Dec 28, 2024
Dan Edward Benkert
Saginaw, MI
Dan Edward Benkert, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on the Saturday, December 28, 2024, following complications from pneumonia.
Born on August 13, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frank C. and Anna M. (Kerlosky) Benkert, Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married Patricia Sensabaugh on September 25, 1968, who predeceased him,...
Earl Robert Weathers
Dec 28, 2024
Earl Robert Weathers, age 73, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Earl was born on May 3, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Sidney Earl Weathers and Mary Catherine (Simon) Weathers. Earl was a proud graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School, class of 1970, where he formed lifelong friendships and...