Obituaries
David Stuart Redman
Dec 20, 2021
David "Dave" Stuart Redman of Oscoda, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was 78 years old. David Redman was born on June 10, 1943, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Thomas and Eunice (Neimeyer) Redman. He was a graduate of Clare High School. He married the love...
Raymond G. Latvala
Dec 20, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 89 years. The son of the late William and Helen Latvala was born on August 17, 1932 in Houghton, MI. He graduated from Michigan Technological University and worked in several logging and mining companies in his beloved Copper Country until he entered the United States Air Force, serving...
Jay William Leddy
Dec 19, 2021
Jay William Leddy Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday December 19, 2021 at Covenant Cooper at the age of 61 years. Jay was born April 5, 1960 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of the late George P. and Geraldine (Lotridge) Leddy. A Memorial service will take place 1:00 p.m. Tuesday January 11, 2022 at the W.L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel...
Elsie Katherine Tanney
Dec 19, 2021
Elsie Katherine Tanney of Brant, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend received her wings on Sunday, December 19, 2021, and now is with the Lord and her family. She passed with her family by her side at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Elsie Katherine Stanley was born on May 17, 1946, in Dickenson County, Virginia, to...
Thomas R. Luplow
Dec 19, 2021
Thomas R. Luplow Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 72 years. The son of the late Robert and Monica (Nielsen) Luplow, Tom was born September 8, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Trish Strohschein on January 2, 1993. She survives him. Tom graduated from St....
Michael John Hervert
Dec 19, 2021
Michael John Hervert Birch Run, Michigan Passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Age 52 years. The son of Joseph J. and the late Shirley Ann (Woodke) Hervert was born January 18, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and was employed as a machinist by Kurek Tool Inc. He enjoyed spending time with...
Alice Marie Briggs
Dec 18, 2021
Passed away Saturday, December 18, at St. Frances Home. Age 101. Alice, daughter of Richard and Therese (nee De Norre) van de Pontseele, was born July 27, 1920, in Lakefield Township, Michigan. She married Frank W. Briggs on March 8, 1941. She was a homemaker and later worked as a waitress. She and her husband owned and operated a farm...
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...






