Obituaries
Peggy Ann Beckman
Dec 18, 2021
Peggy Ann Beckman of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, December 18, 2021. She was 60 years old. Peggy Ann Thomas was born on December 19, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James Dale and Marlene Ann (Claus) Thomas. She...
Robert H. Elder
Dec 18, 2021
Robert H. Elder Sr. Saginaw Township Loving husband and father passed away Saturday December 18, 2021 at Covenant Cooper at the age of 91 years. Bob was born August 11, 1930 in Salina, Kansas. The son of the late Henry and Martha (Benny) Elder. Bob married Wilma Schroeder January 18, 1948 in Salina, Kansas, Wilma survives him. He proudly served...
Robert James Scharich
Dec 17, 2021
Passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 79 years. The son of the late Margaret (Kirk) and Otto Scharich was born April 10, 1942 in Saginaw. He married the love of his life, Iris Rouech, July 7, 1962. His wife of 59 years survives him. Robert was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker with Local #7, retiring in...
Nanette S. Harvell
Dec 17, 2021
Nanette “Su” Harvell of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 68 years old. Nanette Su Harvell was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Hazen Cuyler and Jean Alta (Gettel) Plonta. She attended Arthur Hill High...
Michael Scott Reimus
Dec 16, 2021
Michael “Mike” Scott Reimus of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was 52 years old. Michael Scott Reimus was born on May 9, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Gary and Ruth (Simmett) Reimus. He attended Saginaw High School. Mike met the love...
Virginia M. Swieczkowski (Favor)
Dec 16, 2021
Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 91 years. Virginia Marie Schettenhelm was born January 26, 1930 in Dearborn to the late Frederick and Marie (Goetz) Schettenhelm. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School. She married Francis (Pat) Swieczkowski in 1949; he predeceased her in 1977. She later married Donald Favor in...
Todd Lee Searles
Dec 15, 2021
Our loving son and brother passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Age 41 years. Todd was born on September 22, 1980, son of Kathleen (Clark) and the late Jerry L. Searles, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Merrill High School, Class of 1999 and went on to run his own business as a mechanic. Todd had a passion...
Norma Helene Schmandt
Dec 15, 2021
Norma Helene Schmandt of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, nuna, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her home. She was 70 years old. Norma Helene Sian was born on October 18, 1951, in Regensburg, Germany, to the late Carl Elmer (Lorraine) Sian and Luzie Sophie Kempa. She was a graduate of Buena Vista High...
Helen Janet McClellan
Dec 15, 2021
Helen Janet McClellan of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Brian's House. She was 69 years old. Helen Janet Luebben was born on July 23, 1952, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Rolland Gerhardt and Christina Marie (Craner) Luebben. She was...
H. Dean VanderVeen
Dec 15, 2021
Rev. H. Dean VanderVeen of Birch Run, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home. He was 93 years old. Dean VanderVeen was born on August 15, 1928, in Alma, Michigan, to the late Joe and Althea (DeCamp)...
Gary Lee Kehoe
Dec 14, 2021
Gary Lee Kehoe Merrill, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Age 65 years. The son of the late Duane and Allison Lucille (Holt) Kehoe was born February 3, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed by Kimberly Oaks Golf Course in St. Charles. He was of the Methodist faith. Gary loved to farm, garden and do puzzles. He enjoyed...
John P. Murphy
Dec 14, 2021
John P. Murphy Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather and servant of the Lord passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, with his family at his side; at the age of 76 years. The son of the late Arthur and Hannah (Struthers) Murphy, John was born on October 14, 1945 in Greenville, South Carolina, moving to...
David L. Taylor
Dec 13, 2021
Passed away on December 13, 2021 at the age of 76 with his family at his side. His medical battles in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges, meeting them with fortitude and resilience. David “Fred” Taylor, son of the late Laverne and Pauline (Sweikhardt) Taylor was born on March 23, 1945 in Ludington, Michigan. He graduated from...
Margaret Ann Cornejo
Dec 13, 2021
Margaret Ann Cornejo of Merrill, Michigan Beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021, at her home. She was 81 years old. Margaret Ann Chichester was born on November 27, 1940, in Buckeye Township, Gladwin County, Michigan, to the late George and Frances (Newberger) Chichester. She graduated from a small country school in Gladwin...
Rosa Maria Valenzuela
Dec 13, 2021
Our loving Rosa went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021. Age 61 years. Rosa was born on November 15, 1960, daughter of the late Santiago and Isabel (Gonzalez) Garza, in Brownsville, Texas. In 1965 her family moved to St. Louis, MI, where she grew up and later met the love of her life, Pedro. Rosa...
Elaine Lois Fries
Dec 13, 2021
Gained her wings and went to Heaven on December 13, 2021 at the age of 81 years. The daughter of the late Lois Gary and David W. Rapphun was born on April 3, 1940 in Saginaw. She married James Fries in 1958; he predeceased her in 1998. Elaine was a member of Community Baptist Church. She loved to travel, especially...
James D. Railling
Dec 12, 2021
James D. Railling Sr. Zephyrhills, Florida Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Age 94 years. The son of the late David and Dorothy (Maryville) Railling was born June 13, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Betty Reese on October 14, 1950. She predeceased him, May 31, 1988. He...
Alfred Benjamin Pococke "Ben"
Dec 12, 2021
Our beloved and cherished father and grandfather, Alfred Benjamin Pococke, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Age 86 years. Alfred, who preferred to be called Ben, was born on October 28, 1935, son of the late James Gordon and Emma Josephine (Duquette) Pococke, in Saginaw. His trade as a carpenter, and builder led him to...
Cheri Leah Conklin
Dec 12, 2021
Cheri Leah Conklin Merrill, MI Passed away on December 12, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare. Age 68 years. The daughter of the late Naomi Earick and Burt Conklin was born May 22, 1953, at her home in Merrill, Michigan. Cheri was a graduate of Ross Medical Education Center for Medical Assisting. She loved spending time with her kids and her grandkids...
Knesley Lewis Johnson
Dec 12, 2021
Knesley Lewis Johnson of Oscoda, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was 48 years old. Knesley Lewis Johnson was born on January 12, 1973, in Aberdeen, Maryland, to Audrey Walle. He married the love of his life, Alisa Marie...
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