Obituaries
John C. Kokes
May 14, 2023
John C. Kokes
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Sunday May 14, 2023, at Covenant Harrison, at the age of 67 years. John was born April 26, 1956, in Saginaw the son of the late Joseph and Loretta (Cornell) Kokes. He was of the Catholic faith, he enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards. John learned his trade...
Franklin Louis Antal
May 14, 2023
Franklin "Frank" Louis Antal of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living. He was 90 years old. Franklin Louis Antal was born on March 4, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Louis Franklin and Mary Helen (Reis)...
Kathryn "Kate" Valliere
May 12, 2023
Merrill, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 99 years.
The daughter of the late Lloyd Sr. and Lizzie (Brooks) Newvine, Kate was born on April 29, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High...
Paul Edward Baxter
May 12, 2023
Went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the age of 69 years.
The son of the late James Edward Baxter and Mary Elaine (Schultz) Owens was born on August 25, 1953 in Saginaw. He graduated from Vassar High School then later received his bachelor’s degree from Lake Superior State...
Lucinda "Cindy" Lee Gotham
May 10, 2023
Lucinda "Cindy" Lee GothamMerrill, MichiganBeloved mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away on May 10, 2023, age 72 years.Lucinda Lee Hudson was born on December 26, 1950 in Durand, Michigan to the late Albert Ackerman and Ruby Mae (Vogt) Hudson Sr. She graduated from Durand High School. Cindy married Thomas William Gotham Sr. on December 9, 1978. Cindy enjoyed watching NASCAR...
Helen "Marie" Erskine
May 10, 2023
Helen “Marie” Erskine of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her home at the age of 92 years. Marie was born on February 6, 1931, in Croswell, Michigan, the daughter of the late Emerson and Lucy Pearl (Dawson) Roth. She was a co-owner and operator of...
Leland P. Haas
May 10, 2023
Leland P. Haas
Freeland, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Brian’s House. Age 96 years.
The son of the late Mildred (Zimmerman) and William Haas was born February 18, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Gloria Pringle in 1948. She passed away in 2001. Leland was employed...
Jeffrey "Jeff" "Jethro" James Lawrence
May 8, 2023
Jeffrey "Jeff" "Jethro" James Lawrence of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. He was 63 years old. Jeffrey James Lawrence was born on March 8, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late William Satterlee and Catherine Susan (Bauer)...
Harold William Sawatzki
May 8, 2023
Beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away with his family by his side on Monday, May 8th, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 82. Harold was born in Saginaw on March 9th, 1941, to the late Leo and Grace (Tagget) Sawatzki and was a 1959 graduate of Saginaw High School. After high school, he continued his education by...
Francis Frank Birdell Emeott
May 8, 2023
Francis (Frank) Birdell Emeott passed away Monday May 8, 2023 at the age of 100.
Frank was born on September 8th, 1922, in Hemlock, Michigan to the late Arthur and Anna (Baker) Emeott. Frank lived most of his life in the Hemlock area.
Frank proudly served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was stationed at...
Frederick John Reichard
May 8, 2023
Passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Wellspring Lutheran Center, age 92 years. Frederick was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on July 16, 1930, the son of the late Martin and Ottilie (Bickle) Reichard. He married Joyce Day on January 19, 1952. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2011. Frederick was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and...
Madaline A. Taylor (Kelley)
May 7, 2023
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away May 7, 2023, at the age of 92 years.
Madaline A. Kelley was born June 2, 1930 in Deford, Michigan to the late William R. and Grace P. (Hall) Kelley, the 14th of 15 children. She graduated from Cass City High School and later from Lou Art Beauty Academy in Saginaw. She married Roy H. Taylor...
Kristin Marie Bomba
May 6, 2023
Kristin Marie Bomba of Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was 41 years old. Kristin Marie Bomba was born on June 1, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan to Charles Joseph and Janice Elaine (Foley) Bomba. She was...
Joan M. Comstock
May 5, 2023
Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many who have gone before her, went home to be with her Savior on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 87 years.
Joan, a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1953. She retired from Michigan Bell Telephone and was a member of...
Cheryl A. Miller
May 5, 2023
Cheryl Miller
Mt. Morris, MI
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the age of 74 years.
Cheryl was born on August 30, 1948 to the late Harold and Lilas (Moss) Sage in Port Huron. She graduated from Port Huron High School, the class of 1967. She retired from Michigan Bell after...
Stephanie "Stef" Jo Miller
May 3, 2023
Stephanie "Stef" Miller, age 69,
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephanie was born on June 12, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Doris and Thomas Brandimore. Stephanie was united in marriage to her loving husband Lee (Trip) Miller...
Wanite Margaret Kubik
May 2, 2023
Wanite M. Kubik of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at HealthSource of Saginaw. She was 90 years old. Wanite Margaret Challenger was born on December 27, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Edward J. and Anna C. (Varney) Challenger. She married Gerald Edward...
Theresa J. Kress
May 1, 2023
Theresa J. Kress (Martin)
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Covenant-Harrison. Age 74 years.
The daughter of the late Sylvester and Laurena (Wenzlick) Martin was born June 6, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from General Motors, Malleable Iron. She enjoyed playing bingo, slot machines and online games. She was an avid reader...
Janet Norene Beetley (Gates)
Apr 29, 2023
Janet Norene Beetley (Gates) of Alma passed away on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, in Merrill, Michigan. Janet was born in Stanton, Michigan, to the late George & Elsie (Stearns) Gates on September 13th, 1932, and married Horace “Lyle” Beetley on May 26th, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 30th, 1994. She worked in janitorial services for most of...
Scott Y. (Yoda) LaBelle (Nightmare_Sol)
Apr 28, 2023
Scott Y. (Yoda) LaBelleSt. Charles, MichiganPassed away on April 28, 2023, at at the age of 26 years. Scott was born on September 26, 1996, in Saginaw to Kip and Tanya (Fuller) LaBelle. He graduated from St. Charles High School and Saginaw Career Complex, class of 2014. Scott was a member of the bowling team all four years of high...
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