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Luke Herman Berkobien

Luke Herman Berkobien

Oct 9, 2024

Luke Herman Berkobien

Saginaw, Michigan

 Passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Age 49 years.

 Luke was born July 28, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth Ann (Bloomfield) and the late Kenneth H. Berkobien. He graduated from Carrollton High School. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He was employed by a Tree Service. He participated in the Special Olympics for...

Joseph Eugene Loop

Joseph Eugene Loop

Oct 9, 2024

Passed away on October 09, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

The son of the late WIlliam and Lois (Weaver) Loop, Joseph was born on February 28, 1941, in Kokomo, IN. He proudly served in the United States Air Force receiving many decorations and medals, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Joseph married Carol Ann Neiderstadt on May 4, 1963; she...

Scott Terrance Spica

Scott Terrance Spica

Oct 7, 2024

Scott Terrance Spica passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 7, 2024, at the age of 60 years. He leaves behind a legacy of love as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

The son of Karen Schutter and the late Ronald Spica, Scott was born on March 4, 1964, in Wiltshire, England. He was...

James "Jim" Richard Scanlon

James "Jim" Richard Scanlon

Oct 5, 2024

James “Jim’ Richard Scanlon of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed unexpectedly on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 88 years old. James Richard Scanlon was born on April 3, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Leo and Irene (Kiley) Scanlon. He was a 1954 graduate of SS. Peter...

Mary Helen Bremer

Mary Helen Bremer

Oct 5, 2024

Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 95 years. 

Mary was born on August 10, 1929, daughter of the late John Francis and Anna (Sullivan) McKenna, in Clare County, Michigan. She married Thomas James Bremer on January 21, 1956. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1998. She...

Mary Ann Brethauer (McGarrity)

Mary Ann Brethauer (McGarrity)

Oct 4, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 70 years.

Mary was born on August 18, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Thomas A. and Marilyn J. (Hill) McGarrity. She attended Webber Junior High, Saginaw High School, and was a 1972 graduate of Freeland High School. Mary then went on to...

William "Bill" Franklin Knights

William "Bill" Franklin Knights

Oct 3, 2024

William “Bill” F. Knights of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was 93 years old. William F. Knights was born on July 26, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Franklin G. and Arvada J. (Conlay) Knights. Following graduation, Bill proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Henry John Harden, Jr.

Henry John Harden, Jr.

Oct 2, 2024

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Age 94 years. 

Henry was born on November 13, 1929, son of the late Henry and Bertha (Bomas) Harden Sr. in Saginaw. He married the love of his life, Violet Hartwig on March 26, 1955. She survives him. Henry served in the United...

Bruce E. Denno

Bruce E. Denno

Oct 2, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, step-father and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side. Age 89 years.

The son of the late Bruce and Marie (Martin) Denno, Bruce was born on September 1, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1954. He...

Harold James Boehler Jr.

Harold James Boehler Jr.

Sep 30, 2024

Harold James Boehler Jr., a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully, with his family and friends by his side, on September 30, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. Harold was born on October 1,1965, in Saginaw Michigan, to Harold James Boehler Sr. and the late Virginia Ann (Pahssen) Boehler. 

Harold...

Mitchell Lee Temple Sr.

Mitchell Lee Temple Sr.

Sep 30, 2024

Mitchell Lee Temple Sr. Saginaw, Michigan

Mitchell was born on November 18, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Jack and Jeanne (Belill) Temple, and passed away on September 30, 2024, in his hometown after a lingering illness. He was a fun-loving caring individual, who cherished his family and was considered a friend to all. Mitchell's passions included watching all sports, with...

Christine L. Horvat

Christine L. Horvat

Sep 29, 2024

Christine L Horvat passed away at Winter Park, Florida on September 29, 2024 at the age of 100. She was born Christine Finch on May 14, 1924 in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee.

Christine was a charter member of State Street United Methodist Church. She was a member of the choir, Director of the children’s choir and served as a trustee. She was...

Violet Elaine Lockhart

Violet Elaine Lockhart

Sep 29, 2024

Violet “Peggy” Elaine Lockhart of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was 6 days shy of her 100th birthday. Violet Elaine Heaslip was born on October 5, 1924, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Earl and Lena (Wager) Heaslip....

Camron Scott Simon

Camron Scott Simon

Sep 27, 2024

Camron Scott Simon, age 23, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on September 27, 2024.

Camron was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 10, 2001. He graduated from Birch Run High School. Camron was an avid and enthusiastic Detroit sports fan. He enjoyed watching the Lions, Pistons, and Tigers games. He loved the outdoors and liked fishing and camping. He also enjoyed...

Lillian Ann "Annie" Merdler

Lillian Ann "Annie" Merdler

Sep 26, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison, with her family at her side. Age 73 years. 

The daughter of the late William E. and Ruth J. (McPherson) Cook, Lillian was born on July 1, 1951, Alma, Michigan. She graduated from Ithaca High School, as her Class Salutatorian of 1969. Lillian then...

Lee Junior Westendorf

Lee Junior Westendorf

Sep 25, 2024

Lee Junior Westendorf of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Country Square AFC Home in Auburn, Michigan. He was 89 years old. Lee Junior Westendorf was born on August 20, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Lee Charles and Mamie Veretta (Anschuetz) Westendorf. He was a 1953 graduate of...

John J. Hawk

John J. Hawk

Sep 21, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, surrounded by his family, went to be with his Lord on September 21, 2024. Age 69 years. 

The son of the late John “Jack” and Catherine “Kitty” (Lavin) Hawk was born on May 2, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Inkster until his family relocated to a farm in Sandusky his...

Ronald Howard Whiteherse

Ronald Howard Whiteherse

Sep 20, 2024

Ronald Howard Whiteherse Jr., age 76, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, September 20, 2024, with his loving family at his side.

Ron was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on September 26, 1947, the son of the late Ronald Howard Whiteherse and Lois (Webster) Whiteherse. Ron graduated from Oscoda High School in 1966 and worked in sales throughout...

Thomas Lee Pearson

Thomas Lee Pearson

Sep 18, 2024

Thomas Lee Pearson, Sr., of El Mirage, California

It's with mixed emotions that we make the announcement that our dad, Thomas Lee Pearson Sr., went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2024 at 84 years of age while vacationing in his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan. My dad was born on April 5, 1940 to the late Raymond Dale...

Laurie Mae Zeitler

Laurie Mae Zeitler

Sep 18, 2024

Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Hampton Manor of Merrill, with her family at her side. Age 81 years.

The daughter of the late Melvin E. and Marie A. (Krenzke) Tessin, Laurie was born on June 21, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School, then continued her education at Delta...

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