Obituaries
Martha “Marty” A. Ruppel, aged 89, of Pinconning, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Born on June 19, 1936, in Pinconning, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Jakiemiec) Winiarski. Martha lived a life marked by love, selflessness, and a deep faith that...
Victoria Barbara (Gorski) Brookhouse, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at her home in Pinconning, Michigan. Born December 4, 1933 (on her mother’s birthday) in Bay City, Michigan. Vicky was born to the late Felix (Phil) & Barbara (Grembowski) Gorski and grew up in a Catholic...
Edward J. Drouse of Wayne, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at the age of 103, leaving behind a life that spanned more than a century of remarkable change.
Ed was born August 8, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John and Catherine Drouse. The second of seven children, Ed...
Nancy Eleanor (Wilson) Dycewicz, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Midland, Michigan. Born on July 10, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, Nancy lived a vibrant and full life rooted in love for her family, deep friendships, and a zest for laughter and connection. Nancy was born to...
Marsha Ann Oates, a cherished soul whose life was guided by love, courage, and selflessness, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region Medical Center from complications from COPD. She was born on August 1, 1948, in St. Clair, Michigan, Marsha was the daughter of the late...
Thomas John Krzewinski, affectionately known as Tom to his friends and loved ones, passed away in the comforting surroundings of the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center’s Community Living Center in Saginaw, MI, on January 8, 2026. Born in Bay City, MI, on April 2, 1943, Tom’s life was a testament to...
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...