Obituaries
Leonard C. Sobieray, age 93, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born April 19, 1932, in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Clarence & Martha (Kuffel) Sobieray. He helped his parents in the building and maintenance of Sunny Cove Sub-division on the Saginaw Bay...
Leonard C. Sobieray, age 93, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born April 19, 1932, in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Clarence & Martha (Kuffel) Sobieray. He helped his parents in the building and maintenance of Sunny Cove Sub-division on the Saginaw Bay...
Thomas Frank Bandyk passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Tom was born December 21, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan to Frank and Stephanie (Putt) Bandyk. He grew up attending St. Agnes’ and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Pinconning, Michigan. Tom graduated from Ferris State University. He spent...
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...