Obituaries

Mattie Thompson

Mattie Thompson

November 11, 2025

Mrs. Mattie Thompson passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 80 years.

Joseph Lowery, Jr.

Joseph Lowery, Jr.

November 11, 2025

Mr. Joseph Lowery, Jr. passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center.  Age 77 years.

Ezell Goodman

Ezell Goodman

November 6, 2025

Mr. Ezell Goodman passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Regenia Gale Brown

Regenia Gale Brown

November 5, 2025

Mrs. Regenia Gale Brown passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. 

Hamenyimana Odasi

Hamenyimana Odasi

November 4, 2025

Mr. Hamenyimana Odasi passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. 

Martin William Grandmason

Martin William Grandmason

November 2, 2025

Martin William Grandmason passed away peacefully in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 2, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1949, in Iron River, the son of Iris (Dack) and Louis Grandmason.

Martin made his home across Michigan, living in Houghton, Lansing, and Saginaw—though his heart never left the Upper Peninsula. After serving in the military and graduating from Michigan Tech University,...

Larry Hutchinson

Larry Hutchinson

November 2, 2025

Mr. Larry Hutchinson passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.

Deacon James Washington

Deacon James Washington

November 2, 2025

God saw the road was getting rough

The hills were hard to climb

He gently closed those loving eyes

And whispered peace be thine.

Deacon James Washington, affectionately known as "Suede", passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 80 years, to be with the Lord. Born on May 31, 1945, as the fifth of thirteen children, to the late Vester Milner...

Paul Jansma

Paul Jansma

November 1, 2025

Mr. Paul Jansma passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 90 years.

Jonathan David Decker

Jonathan David Decker

October 31, 2025

Jonathan (Jon) David Decker, devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and best friend, was reunited with his Lord and Savior at the age of 53 on Friday, October 31, 2025, after a valiant battle against colon cancer for nearly 5 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at University of Michigan Sparrow Hospital. He was born on...

Latrece Harper

Latrece Harper

October 30, 2025

Our Beloved and Beautiful Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Cousin, Ms. Latrece Harper, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Pontiac, Michigan. Age 33 years.

Jamal John Haney

Jamal John Haney

October 30, 2025

Mr. Jamal John Haney passed away Thursday, October 31, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at Covenant Harrison. Age 42 years.

Darrell Evans

Darrell Evans

October 30, 2025

Darrell Leon Evans Sr., passed away October 30, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born on October 13, 1962, the son of the late Harrison and Annie Mae Evans.

He completed his education within the Gary School system and graduated from William A. Wirt.

Darrell had a deep passion for electronics—whether it was TVs, watches, or cars—and loved taking...

Audrey Harrison

Audrey Harrison

October 30, 2025

Ms. Audrey Denise Harrison passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Optalis Health and Rehab (St. Francis) in Saginaw, Michigan, Age 64 years. Audrey was born on February 6, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Levi and Curley Mae Harrison.

Audrey attended all Buena Vista Schools and was a graduate of the Class of 1979 Buena Vista Knights. She grew up as a...

Matthew R. Kolbe

Matthew R. Kolbe

October 29, 2025

Matthew R. Kolbe passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in Rocky River, Ohio. Born on July 15, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, Matt was the first of six children.

Always a positive, encouraging voice to others, Matt will be remembered for his passion for life and contagious energy. Matt was a social butterfly whose gift of gab made him one of...

Lisamarie Lynn Coffey

Lisamarie Lynn Coffey

October 27, 2025

Lisamarie Lynn Coffey was born on May 10, 1972 in Owosso Michigan to her parents the late Ernest Daniel Coffey and Diana Lynn (Vejcik) Coffey.

Lisamarie (Lisa) was the youngest of four children born to Ernest and Diana, and she grew up in Perry Michigan. Following graduation from Perry High School, Lisa became a hardworking server at her local Burger King...

Landon Taylor III

Landon Taylor III

October 27, 2025

Mr. Landon Taylor III passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Saginaw Select Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. Landon was born in Saginaw, moved to Illinois in his twenties, and moved back to Saginaw, Michigan, where he has resided for the last thirty years.

Landon, also known as "Hamp or Handsome" to his friends and loved ones, enjoyed...

Perry Lee Colley

Perry Lee Colley

October 25, 2025

Mr. Perry Lee Colley passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years. Perry was born November 4, 1963, in Reform, Alabama, to Marie (Nick Hall, Jr) and Willie Joe Colley.

Perry was a resident of Saginaw and was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and employed...

Reida J. Williams

Reida J. Williams

October 24, 2025

Ms. Reida J. Williams departed this life on Friday, October 24, 2025, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Dorties Thompson

Dorties Thompson

October 23, 2025

Ms. Dorties Thompson passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years. Dorties was born on October 13, 1947, in Shelby, Mississippi, to Omatine Water and Silas Phelon.

Dorties Thompson “Granny” life story would make for a compelling book, as she left an incredible mark on the hearts of those around her. At a...