Obituaries
Thomas Lawrence “Tom” Verellen, age 82, a spirited soul known for his wisdom and love of adventure, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Born on March 27, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Jack & Catherine (Willette) Verellen. Tom’s early years were spent in...
Victoria J. Droptiny, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with her family by her side in Standish, Michigan. She was born in Clio, Michigan July 31, 1947 to the late Alta Bernita Anderson.
Vickie lived in Clio as a young child until moving to Standish. She met Walter Droptiny at a horse...
Michael Joseph Krzyzaniak, known affectionately as Mike to his friends and family, passed away from injuries received in an auto accident on November 6, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on January 12, 1973, in Bay City, Michigan to Chester & Colleen (Grappin) Krzyzaniak.
Mike was a man whose life...
Chester Ted Pieniozek, 88 of Brutus, Michigan passed away on October 22, 2025 at the age of 88, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
Chet was born and raised on the family farm in Bentley, Michigan and graduated from Standish-Sterling High School. He raised his family in Pinconning...
Heather Lynn Kedron
Heather Lynn Kedron (Strawn) age 42, adored wife and cherished mother lost her diligent battle with kidney disease on October 25, 2025. She was an amaz- ing loving wife to William Kedron, and an excellent caring mother to Alex and Connor.
Heather was born on September 15, 1983,...
James Patrick Kossick, of Bay City, MI., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 83. Born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1942, in Bay City, Michigan, James was a man whose life was...
Dennis W. Maida, age 71, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, September 29th, 2025 after a short illness. He was born on September 28, 1954 in Pinconning, Michigan to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Kaczmarek) Maida.
Dennis worked at Monitor Sugar Company for 30 years as sugar and beet-ends...
Suzanne Carol Rezmer, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Bay City, Michigan.
Born on February 8, 1940, in Hillman, Michigan, Suzanne’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family, a passion for life’s simple pleasures, and a legacy of kindness that touched...
Timothy Ira Irwin, age 76, Bay City, MI, formerly of Pinconning, MI., passed away peacefully Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by family.
Tim was born on February 18, 1949, to Jack and Lorraine Irwin in Bay City, MI. He grew up learning life lessons on the family farm in Pinconning, MI. There...
George Thomas “Doc” Buechle was born January 6, 1933, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and died on August 18, 2025, at Sheffield Place, Bangor Township, Michigan. He was the only child of Otto August Buechle and Marion (Carley) Buechle, and was raised in Mason City, Iowa. On August 25, 1957, he...