Obituaries

Willie Jackson

Willie Jackson

June 15, 2026

Mr. Willie Jackson passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 73 years.

Belinda Rae Szyszka

Belinda Rae Szyszka

June 11, 2026

Belinda Rae Szyszka, age 76, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease. Born on Saturday, May 27, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, Belinda was the daughter of Betty Catherine and Henry I. Szyszka. She grew up in Taylor, Michigan, before moving with her family to the farm that would remain a cherished part of...

Todd Michael Longcor

Todd Michael Longcor

June 11, 2026

Mr. Todd Michael Longcor passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Deacon James Rush York

Deacon James Rush York

June 10, 2026



Deacon James Rush York passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Ann Gebhard

Ann Gebhard

June 9, 2026

Mrs. Ann Gebhard passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Holt, Michigan. Age 82 years.

Patricia Christine Hart

Patricia Christine Hart

June 9, 2026

Minister Patricia Christine Hart went from labor to reward on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years.

Heather Hopfinger

Heather Hopfinger

June 9, 2026

Ms. Heather Hopfinger passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 34 years.

A'Darrius Jovon Robinson

A'Darrius Jovon Robinson

June 8, 2026

Mr. A'Darrius Jovon Robinson passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 29 years.

Thomas Shane

Thomas Shane

June 7, 2026

Mr. Thomas Jerome Shane was born September 19, 1952, in Greenfield, Tennessee. The son of Annabelle Shane. He passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years.

Thomas graduated from Greenfield High School in 1969. He worked as a custodian at MSU, where he retired from. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf, and spending time with his family. His...

Nakita Mariah Williams

Nakita Mariah Williams

June 4, 2026

Nakita Mariah Williams, affectionately known as Kita, was born on May 31, 1991, and passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 35.

Kita lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Known for her vibrant personality and beautiful spirit, she had a gift for bringing people together and making every gathering feel special. Her smile could...

Bobbie Dawson

Bobbie Dawson

June 3, 2026

Mr. Bobbie Dawson entered into this life on June 14, 1949, in Warrenton, Georgia, the son of Mattie and Wesley Dawson. Bobbie was a husband, loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Upon relocating to Michigan, Bobbie united with Historic Second Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, usher, and bus driver. Later, he joined Gethsemane Baptist Church, where he...

John Walker

John Walker

June 3, 2026

Mr. John Walker passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Dorothy Love

Dorothy Love

June 3, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Jones Love, a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 77 years. Dorothy was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 17, 1948, to Johnnie Jones and Alnettie Williams, the 9th child of 13 siblings.

From the very beginning, Dorothy possessed a warm...

Orlando Williams

Orlando Williams

June 2, 2026

Mr. Orlando Williams passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years.

Rafael Revilla Sr.

Rafael Revilla Sr.

June 2, 2026

Mr. Rafael Revilla Sr. passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 81 years.

Ivor Henry

Ivor Henry

June 1, 2026

Ivor was born to William Henry and Ruby Cordwell on June 30, 1935, in Georgetown, Guyana. He passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 90 years.

Ivor shared twelve siblings, the eldest of whom was the late Lurline Brummell of Saginaw, Michigan. His early years were spent with his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Henry, and...

LaToyia Sharee Brown

LaToyia Sharee Brown

June 1, 2026

Ms. LaToyia Sharee Brown passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.

JoEllen Cockrum

JoEllen Cockrum

June 1, 2026

JoEllen Cockrum, 73, of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, April 21, 1953, in Garden City, Michigan. She lived and grew up in Novi, Michigan until 1969. She later moved to St. Johns, Michigan where she raised her family.

JoEllen truly was the life of the party and always had a smile on...

Kenneth Payne Jr.

Kenneth Payne Jr.

June 1, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Payne Jr. passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Karen Harkins

Karen Harkins

May 30, 2026

Karen Angela Harkins, age 50, passed away May 30, 2026. She was born in Houma, Louisiana, on December 10, 1975, but moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in 2025. She was living with her fiancé, Edward Christopher, and his mom, both of whom made her very happy for the first time in her short life.

Karen is survived by her mother, Tena A....