Obituaries

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) Whelton, 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...

Robert SP Yien

Robert SP Yien

Apr 10, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on April 10, 2025 at the age of 84 years. Robert (Bob) was born on November 25, 1940 in Taipei City, Taiwan. He married Amy HM Ting on July 1, 1967; she predeceased him on June 30, 2019.

Surviving are his sons Phillip and Bradley, daughter-in-law Ruth, beloved granddaughter Joanna, his older sister...

Jane Marie Katter

Jane Marie Katter

Apr 10, 2025

Our mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and was given 6 months to live …five years ago! What Satan meant for evil God used for His good. This extension of her life was valuable in many, many ways. But the most important way is what Jesus refers to in John 3:3, when Jesus tells Nicodemus, even though Nicodemus was...

Virginia Mary Smith

Virginia Mary Smith

Apr 9, 2025

Passed away peacefully at home with family and friends on April 09, 2025, at the age of 61 years. Virginia was born on December 24, 1963 in Bay City, MI, to the late Audrey Smith. She enjoyed fishing and talking smack.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Linda (Tim) Needham and Amanda Matthews, step-son Steve Stevenson, grandchildren Landon Ruddy,...

Jacklynn Marie (Ward) Earley

Jacklynn Marie (Ward) Earley

Apr 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and Grannie, Jacklynn Marie Ward Earley. She was known by friends and family as Jackie.

After a long battle with dementia, Jackie passed peacefully at Nottingham Place in Midland, Michigan at the age of 77, on April 09, 2025.

She was born the oldest daughter to Edgar and Helen...

Carolyn Sue Obendorfer

Carolyn Sue Obendorfer

Apr 9, 2025

Carolyn Sue Obendorfer of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 84 years old. Carolyn Sue Burns was born on August 23, 1940, in St. Ignace, Michigan to the late, Walter C. and Irene (St. Onge) Burns. She was a proud graduate of...

Michele Lynn Gregg-Medina

Michele Lynn Gregg-Medina

Apr 6, 2025

Michele Lynn Gregg-Medina of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was 45 years old. Michele Lynn Gregg was born on August 20, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan to Debra Lynn (Itoney) and Larry Gregg. She was a proud graduate of Carrollton High School. Following graduation, Michele...

Lino Soto Gonzales

Lino Soto Gonzales

Apr 6, 2025

Lino passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 67 years.

He was born on February 25, 1958, son of the late Eloy and Frances (Gutierrrez) Gonzales, in Caro.

Lino enjoyed walking around Old Town and having a cup of coffee at McDonald's.

Lino is survived by his nieces, Frances Gonzales and Flora Yates; his nephews, Samuel Gonzales, Jr....

Kimberly Marie Melanson

Kimberly Marie Melanson

Apr 5, 2025

Beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt made it to the Stairway to Heaven, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 59 years.

Kimberly was born on July 6, 1965, daughter of Sharon (Moriarty) and the late Donald Melanson, in Saginaw. She enjoyed listening to music and baking. Kimberly was a talented painter and crafter. Having a love for nature,...

Gale Marden

Gale Marden

Apr 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Gale Ann (Cherry) Marden, of Hemlock, Michigan on April 5, 2025, at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. Her soul has passed on to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, and all who have passed before her.

She...

Jayden Tyler Overbeck

Jayden Tyler Overbeck

Apr 4, 2025

Jayden Tyler Overbeck of Merrill, Michigan was born May 16, 2007 in East Grand Rapids. He went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Jayden lived his life doing the things he loved most – fishing, farming, spending time with family and friends, and being helpful to all who knew him in any...

Michael Berry

Michael Berry

Apr 4, 2025

Michael Berry, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 53.

Mike was born on September 24, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and proudly served in the United States Navy after high school.

Mike is a proud father to his daughter, Britney Berry (fiancé, Bryce Pape) and survived by mother, Lynn (Harold)...

Nicole Michelle Royal

Nicole Michelle Royal

Apr 3, 2025

Nicole Michelle Royal of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 3rd, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. She was 57 years old.

Nicole Michelle Frost was born on July 15, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Yvonne Bucholz and Mike Siler. She was a proud 1985 graduate of Merrill Community Schools and...

Clifford Wayne Ostrander

Clifford Wayne Ostrander

Apr 2, 2025

Clifford Wayne Ostrander, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 65. Born on October 30, 1959, in Alma, Michigan, Clifford lived a full and cherished life, marked by kindness, hard work, and a profound love for the outdoors.

Clifford dedicated 43...

Cheri Lynn Robar

Cheri Lynn Robar

Apr 2, 2025

Sanford, Michigan

Formerly of Shields, Michigan

Beloved fiancé, mother, Gigi, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, age 66 years.

The daughter of the late Donald and Cherrie (LaHaie) Gilbert, Cheri was born on March 30, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Swan Valley High School, with the Class of 1977. Cheri met the love of...

Charles “Chuck” Perry Reeder, Jr.

Charles “Chuck” Perry Reeder, Jr.

Apr 1, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Perry Reeder, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was 82 years old. Charles Perry Reeder, Jr. was born on March 8, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Charles Perry and Louise J. (Heise)...

Geraldine Layton-Owens

Geraldine Layton-Owens

Mar 31, 2025

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Geraldine Layton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 68.

Geraldine was born on November 15, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Luewana (Holden) Layton, Sr. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and later earned her GED. Geraldine worked as a caregiver...