Obituaries

Allen John Schmidt

Allen John Schmidt

Apr 24, 2025

Allen John Schmidt, Sr. of Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Howell, Michigan on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was 90 years old. Allen John Schmidt, Sr. was born on July 7, 1934, in Tawas City, Michigan, to the late Joseph P. and Rose A. (Robinson) Schmidt. He married...

Carol Jean Fortier

Carol Jean Fortier

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Jean Fortier of Saginaw, Michigan

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Carol J. Fortier, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. At the age of 86, Carol passed away on April 23, 2025, with her family by her side.

Carol was born on July 9, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Russell and Caroline Kennedy. Carol married...

Annerose Shannon

Annerose Shannon

Apr 23, 2025

Annerose Shannon

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living. Age 95 years.

The daughter of the late Elizabeth (Lesshaft) and Herbert Ziegast was born September 11, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Jim Shannon, October 13, 1947. Her husband of 77 years survives her. She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, a former member of Germania...

Elsie Ann Dubay

Elsie Ann Dubay

Apr 22, 2025

Skidway Lake, Michigan

Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother gained her wings to fly home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 86 years.

The daughter of the late Wiley Dail and Mary Helen (Alguire) Pickens, Elsie was born on October 13, 1938, in Breckenridge, Michigan....

Jeanne Ann Loiacano

Jeanne Ann Loiacano

Apr 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved mother, nonni, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, Jeanne Loiacano, on April 22, 2025, in Saginaw, surrounded by her family, at age 79.

Jeanne was born and raised in Saginaw and spent her life devoted to her family and friends. She worked in several family-owned businesses over the...

Arnold David Geiersbach

Arnold David Geiersbach

Apr 20, 2025

Arnold David Geiersbach passed away peacefully Sunday, April 20, 2025 working on a puzzle, his very favorite thing to do. He was 87 years old. Arnold was born on October 5, 1937 in Munger, Michigan, the son of the late John and Eda Geiersbach.

Arnie was a sweet, kind, goofy and loving person. He spent 64 years married to the love...

Donna Marie Nowosatko

Donna Marie Nowosatko

Apr 19, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 61 years.

The daughter of Katherine (Elms) and the late John Tyler, Donna was born on February 19, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School with the Class of 1982. Later in...

Maria Esther Turner (Loperena)

Maria Esther Turner (Loperena)

Apr 19, 2025

Maria Esther Loperena Turner passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was born on April 4, 1950, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Maria spent 75 beautiful years lighting up every room she entered. She never met a stranger, only friends she hadn’t spoken to yet. Friendly, kind, and loving, she greeted...

Cathy Denise Miller

Cathy Denise Miller

Apr 18, 2025

Cathy Denise Miller

Born on August 7th, 1958, to her loving parents, Lavona (née Walker) and Joe Miller. Cathy embarked on her final adventure Friday, April 18th, 2025- a spontaneous surprise as she quite enjoyed doing the unexpected. She is survived by her perfect daughter (Cathy’s words), Amber’s supportive boyfriend Collin Fritch (who also shared in taking great care of Cathy),...

Brigitte Christel Meyer

Brigitte Christel Meyer

Apr 18, 2025

Beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Covenant hospital, age 84 years. The daughter of the late Fritz and Adelheid (Mundt) Gausa, Brigitte was born on December 4, 1940 in Berlin Germany. She immigrated to Saginaw, Michigan in June 1952. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1959. She married...

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Carter

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Carter

Apr 17, 2025

Our loving mother Debbie Carter went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of April 17th. A lifelong nurse, Debbie dedicated her life to serving others. She never considered her profession as work, she always said that it was her calling by God. Whether it was caring for a sick a patient, a neighbor,...

Elinor Elaine Lange

Elinor Elaine Lange

Apr 17, 2025

Our loving mom and grandma passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 82.

Elinor was born on November 11, 1942, daughter of the late Orval E. and Caroline (Pretzer) Wolfgram, in Saginaw. She married Ronal Lange on June 8, 1963. He predeceased her on November 4, 2001. She loved flower gardening and napping in the sunroom,...

Catherine Elizabeth Spyker

Catherine Elizabeth Spyker

Apr 17, 2025

Passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 102 years.

The daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary M. (Lobsiger) Baldauf was born on December 9, 1922 in Saginaw. She married Gilbert Lorain Spyker on August 6, 1949 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church where they were lifelong members; he predeceased her on March 3, 2017. Catherine graduated...

Judith "Judy" Elaine McCool

Judith "Judy" Elaine McCool

Apr 17, 2025

Judith Elaine “Judy” McCool of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Montrose

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was 80 years old. Judith Elaine Armstrong was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1944, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Norman and Pauline Helen...

Francis A Mckenzie

Francis A Mckenzie

Apr 15, 2025

Passed away on April 15, 2025 in St. Charles, MI, at the age of 99 years. The daughter of the late August and Cecile (Braiden) Bauer was born November 7, 1925, in Kansas City, MO. She married Jack M. McKenzie in February 1944. Francis graduated as an RN and retired from Hurley Medical Center, where she worked with premature babies....

Jerry Bone

Jerry Bone

Apr 14, 2025

Jerry Dennis Bone peacefully passed away at home on Monday, April 14, 2025. Age 87 years.

Born in Athens, Georgia, he was the oldest of three children of Ralph and Ludella (Bullock) Bone. After graduating from University Training School, Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served honorably for five years. During his service, he was stationed at...

Joyce Arlene Laviolette

Joyce Arlene Laviolette

Apr 13, 2025

Joyce A. Laviolette, nee Carpenter, age 91, passed away Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ernest (Ernie) Laviolette. Devoted mother of her daughters, Cheryl McKellar and Paula Morgan; stepchildren Mike Laviolette, Lori Laviolette, Lisa Laviolette Stone, and Todd Laviolette. She is survived by her brother Ed Carpenter (LuAnn), 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and...

Peggy Ann Schardt

Peggy Ann Schardt

Apr 13, 2025

Burt, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Medilodge of Montrose, with her family at her side. Age 93 years.

The daughter of the late Dowell B. and Stella T. (Hougland) Welton, Peggy was born on February 20, 1932, in Flint, Michigan. She married the love of her life, John “Jack” Henry Schardt, on...

Gail P. Roethlisberger

Gail P. Roethlisberger

Apr 13, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Age 77 years.

The daughter of Nina (Shorthouse) and the late Grover Austin, Gail was born October 25, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan. Gail married Ricky L. Roethlisberger on September 22, 1989, in Saginaw. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2023. Gail dedicated her professional life...

James Aaron Davis

James Aaron Davis

Apr 11, 2025

James Aaron “Jim” Davis of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 11, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Saginaw. He was 83 years old. James A. Davis was born on September 20, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Robert and Pauline (Smith) Davis. He...