Obituaries
David John Kolevar
Mar 21, 2025
David John Kolevar, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in the presence of loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to family, hard work, and commitment to the community of Saginaw Township. A proud graduate of Central Michigan University, David began his professional career at Standard Oil in Indiana before eventually settling in Saginaw with Sandra (Sandy)...
Lucille Eleanor Corbat
Mar 21, 2025
Lucille Eleanor Corbat
Merrill, Michigan
Passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Hampton Manor, Merrill. Age 94 years.
The daughter of the late Bertha (Thompson) and John Francis Hogan was born July 27, 1930, in Merrill, Michigan. She married Harold Corbat, October 30, 1948. He passed away October 5, 2009.
Together with her husband, they owned and operated Merrill Concrete Pumping Company. Lucille was...
Kathryn Victoria Laski
Mar 21, 2025
Kathryn Victoria Laski, age 63, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away at her home on March 21, 2025.
Kathryn was born on February 16, 1962, to the late Clarence Francis Laski and Nancy Anne (Crevia) Laski. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She attended Delta College and worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for many years. Kathryn was a talented pianist and...
Ervidean Louise Schneider
Mar 19, 2025
Ervidean “Erva” Louise Schneider of Wheeler, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Services. She was 90 years old. Ervidean “Erva” Louise Crosby was born on May 1, 1934, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Lynus Wilber and Esther (Bunting) Crosby. She married the love of her...
Beverly Jean Ruppel
Mar 19, 2025
Beverly Jean Ruppel of Zilwaukee, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 94 years old. Beverly Jean Behrens was born on November 8, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Gertrude Behrens. She was a proud 1949 graduate of Zilwaukee High School....
Catherine Ann "Kay" Siler
Mar 18, 2025
Catherine Ann "Kay" Siler passed away on March 18, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 74.
Born on December 27, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, Kay was the daughter of Virgil F. Siler of Merrill, Michigan, and Julia H. Hickson of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She grew up in the area and graduated from Merrill High School in 1969 before earning...
Shirley Ann Pinet (Balzer)
Mar 17, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on March 17, 2025. Age 88 years.
The daughter of the late Henry and Lillian (Turner) Balzer Sr., Shirley was born August 16, 1936, in Saginaw. She married Mennel A. Pinet on February 5, 1955. Shirley worked as a cook for Bridgeport Public Schools for over 30 years and was affectionately...
Sammie Lee Templeton
Mar 14, 2025
Sammie Lee “Mr. T” Templeton of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his residence at the age of 93 years. He was born on March 1, 1932, in Forest City, Arkansas to the late David and Carrie (Mitchell) Templeton. Sammie was a proud graduate...
Marjorie Agnes Frey
Mar 10, 2025
Marjorie Agnes Frey
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed into eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2025. Marjorie was born May 25, 1923, in Saginaw, Michigan. A lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, she was baptized into the faith on July 1, 1923, confirmed on May 10, 1936, and graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary on June 7, 1940.
“Marj” lived the last seven years of...
Mitchell Gary Fournier
Mar 10, 2025
Mitchell Gary Fournier, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on August 20, 1959, in Durand, Michigan, to Marcia Kay (Mack) Fournier and the late Charles Gary Fournier.
Mitchell graduated from Durand High School in 1977 before pursuing his education at Central Michigan University,...
Henry Kenneth Katter
Mar 10, 2025
Adapted from Billy Graham
You are reading that H. Kenneth Katter is dead. Well, don’t believe a word of it! Our dad is more alive now than he ever was. God got a hold of our dad when he was in his late 50s through a Baptist minister on a sales call for Pitney Bowes! Dad’s confession of faith had a...
Douglas Scott Heitkamp
Mar 9, 2025
Passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 9, 2025. Age 66 years.
The son of Iris Rae (Moore) Heitkamp was born June 23, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan.
He married Linda Zietz, October 6, 1984. She survives him. Douglas served with the U. S. Navy and was employed by Dow Corning Medical, in Hemlock, retiring with 32 years of service. He enjoyed golf, fishing and...
Robert "Bob" Kenney Bosley
Mar 8, 2025
Robert “Bob” Kenney Bosley of St. Charles, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was 49 years old. Robert Kenney Bosley was born on October 18, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Richard E. and Maureen (McGuire) Bosley. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Through his best...
Roy Albert Weber
Mar 8, 2025
Roy passed away quietly on March 8, 2025 at Bickford Senior Living, Midland, Michigan.
The son of John & Barbara (Pickleman) Weber was born on March 14, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan.
He was married to the love of his life Geraldine June Grunow on May 27, 1944. Gerry passed away on March 5, 2004 after 60 years of marriage. Roy & Gerry...
Jeffrey Allen Pool
Mar 7, 2025
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Pool of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home following a lengthy illness on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was 35 years old. Jeffrey Allen Pool was born on January 13, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan to his mother, Tammy Sue Hughes. He was a proud 2008 graduate of Bridgeport...
Everett Donald Koontz
Mar 7, 2025
EVERETT DONALD KOONTZ
December 3, 2024---March 7,2025
Everett Donald Koontz, 3months old, went from his mother’s arms to the arms of Jesus. Everett was a smiley boy that enjoyed watching the fireplace. You wouldn’t think it would be possible for such a little one to teach such big lessons, but Everett taught us what joy can be brought by the small things...
Lance Coporal Timothy E. Welense (USMC, Disabled)
Mar 7, 2025
Chicago, IL formerly of Saginaw, MI
Lost his battle with bladder cancer on Friday, March 7, 2025. He passed away at home surrounded by his wife Joy (Kuflewski), their son Bill, and daughter-in-law Bonnie (Rosenberg). Tim is additionally survived by his grandson Elliot and best friend Fred Fobear.
Tim cherished family and had an enormously kind and giving heart. Born September 14,...
James Robert Holt
Mar 5, 2025
James Robert Holt, age 77, of East Tawas, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday March 5th, 2025, at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.
He was born May 7th, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of late Elton JC Holt and Betty J (Leach-Holt) Robishaw. He grew up in Burt, Michigan, moving to Saginaw, Michigan, during his middle school years. He attended...
Helen Marie Kehr
Mar 5, 2025
Helen Marie Kehr, age 66, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born in Saginaw on January 30, 1959, to the late Jack A. Carlton and Gladys June (Meehleder) Berger.
She was a proud graduate of Swan Valley High School, class of 1978. She was a cherished resident of her community and a dedicated professional who...
Thomas Grey Hardy
Mar 5, 2025
Thomas Grey Hardy went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Tom was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 28, 1943, to Herschell and Myra Hardy.
Acts 16:31 “And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
Tom was known on many levels. He was a...
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