Obituaries
Joan M. Ware
May 17, 2025
Joan M. Ware, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living. Born on April 3, 1940, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Frank and Anabelle (Duby) Robbins Sr. She married Willet "Bill" Ware August 23, 1958, he predeceased her September 1, 2023.
Joan had a successful career as a...
Warren D. Hilbrandt, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Our loving son and brother, was called home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 58 years.
Warren was born on March 21, 1967, son of Warren D. and the late Diane Hibrandt, Sr. and the late Shirley Richard, in Saginaw. He was very caring, loving and spoiled his pets, Lola and...
Linda Marie Laufer
May 16, 2025
Linda Marie Laufer of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 16, 2025, at MyMichigan Saginaw. She was 78 years old. Linda Marie Fogelsonger was born on April 12, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Russell Raymond and Muriel Elizabeth (Taylor) Fogelsonger. She was...
Janet Lorraine Smith
May 14, 2025
Janet Lorraine Smith of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Avista Nursing and Rehab Center. She was 83 years old. Janet Lorraine was born on June 17, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred J. and Alma (Fortier) Kennedy. As a young girl she attended catholic schools and...
Rosalind Rick
May 13, 2025
Rosalind Rick
Grand Rapids
Formerly of Hemlock
Rosalind went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
She was born April 3, 1941, in Pensacola Florida, the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Hadeway) Campbell.
Rosalind married Glenn W. Rick on April 15, 1961; Glenn predeceased her December 27, 2010. She was a member...
John David Faber
May 13, 2025
John David Faber of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved, son, brother, uncle, and cousin passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 13, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. He was 55 years old. John David Faber was born on October 14, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan to David K. and Linda Susan (Hoefling) and Donald Chapman. He enjoyed spending time...
Maria "Crucita" Valenzuela Gonzalez
May 11, 2025
Our loving Mother, Aunt, Tia, Tita, Nana and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Maria was born on August 6, 1957, daughter of the late Delfino Mungarro Valenzuela and Francisca Vergara de Valenzuela, in Hermosillo, Mexico. After completing high school in Mexico, Maria married and moved to Saginaw, Michigan. She attended classes...
Marlene Diane Diener
May 11, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 11, 2025. Age 79 years.
Marlene was born on January 9, 1946, in Paw Paw, MI, to the late Miriam (Hissong) and George Farster. She and her two brothers, Wayne and Warren, were adopted on June 5, 1959, by Alice and Arthur Berridge. She grew up in St. Charles...
Daniel Efthimios Triantafillou
May 10, 2025
Daniel Efthimios Triantafillou, beloved son of Gust and Martha (Prendergast) Triantafillou, was born on July 20, 1983, and passed away May 10, 2025, in a white-water rafting accident in Idaho.
Danny was an adventurer and sportsman who loved the outdoors and all the challenges it presented. Including in his sports passion was the beloved Liverpool Football Club, which he loved to...
Frederick "Fred" Wallace Schnell
May 10, 2025
Frederick “Fred” Wallace Schnell of Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. He was 83 years old. Frederick Wallace Schnell was born on November 2, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frederick and Marion Ruth (Grunwell) Schnell. He was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation,...
Marilyn June VanSickle
May 10, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Marilyn June VanSickle passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 89.
Marilyn was born to the late George and Frieda (Ryle) Dietrich. On January 10, 1953, she married the love of her life, Herbert Lawrence VanSickle. They shared 56 wonderful years together before Herbert’s passing on October 5,...
Shirley Jean Burns
May 10, 2025
Shirley Jean Burns of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Medilodge of Midland. She was 84 years old. Shirley J. Burns was born on March 14, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Walter James and Blanche Lavina (Barber) Granger. She...
David "Sketter" Joseph Davis
May 10, 2025
David “Sketter” Joseph Davis of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, stepgreat-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was 88 years old. David Joseph Davis was born on April 7, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Weldon Jennings and Mary Ann (Wozniak) Davis....
Wanda Louise Tessin
May 10, 2025
Wanda Louise Tessin
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.
Wanda was born to Robert and Ida Schroeder and was raised by them until Roberts' passing when Wanda was 8 years old. Her mother then married Carl Hyatt who raised Wanda from then on.
Wanda...
Gary Charles Riedel
May 7, 2025
Gary Charles Riedel - January 15, 1951 – May 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Charles Riedel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Gary passed away on May 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, Gary lived a life defined by dedication,...
Karen K. Kangas
May 7, 2025
Karen Kangas
Saginaw Township
Passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Age 74 years.
Karen was born February 3, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Jack and Madeline (Starr) Hulme. She married Richard R. Kangas, June 9, 1973. Richard predeceased her, July 16, 2004. Karen retired from Saginaw Township Public Schools following a lengthy career.
Surviving are a son and daughter, Scott...
Enoch T. Davis, Jr.
May 7, 2025
Our loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Age 78 years.
Enoch was born on October 25, 1946, son of the late Enoch and Dixie (Nothelfer) Davis, Sr. in Saginaw. He married the love of his life, Alice M. (Pretzer) Schultz on November 30, 1991. She survives him. Enoch served in...
John Michael Hafner
May 7, 2025
John Michael Hafner, age 35, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with his family by his side.
John was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 19, 1989 to John Silas Hafner and Lori Ann Ware. He graduated from Heritage High School. He worked as a mechanic for Bay Valley Golf Course. He loved to tinker with anything...
Bonnie Kay Nagel
May 7, 2025
Bonnie Kay Nagel of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was 81 years old. Bonnie Kay Stukel was born on March 13, 1944, in Bay City, Michigan to the late Marvin J. and Violet N. (Westenburg) Stukel. She attended T.L. Handley High School in Bay City. Bonnie...
Monte Ross Swanson
May 3, 2025
Monte Ross Swanson, age 74, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw.
Monte was born in Saginaw on May 14, 1950, the son of the late Dale Swanson and Mildred (Pretzer) Swanson. He attended Buena Vista High School. Monte was a veteran and proudly served his country in the United States Army....
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