All Obituaries

Patrick “Rick” Stainsby Saginaw, Michigan & Augres, Michigan Patrick “Rick” Stainsby, of Saginaw and Au Gres, Michigan, passed away suddenly at home on September 2, 2026, just four days shy of his 68th birthday. Rick was born September 6, 1958, in Gardner, Kansas, to Patrick W. and Annette Stainsby. He moved with his family to Detroit at a young age and later to Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1976. Rick married Norma Crandall on ...

Elizabeth "Betty" Eckerd Saginaw, Michigan Elizabeth Ann Eckerd, age 75 of Saginaw, passed away August 29, 2026, at home. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Swiencicki. Elizabeth was born on November 10, 1950, in Bay City, Michigan. She was a 1969 graduate of Bay City Central High School. Elizabeth was employed by Bell Telephone Company in Saginaw and retired from Ameritech after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Catholic Faith. Elizabeth enjoyed ...

Benito Vargas Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Benito Vargas Jr. age 71 of Saginaw passed away August 26, 2026, at Covenant Healthcare Saginaw. Son of the late Benito and Maria Vargas Sr., Benito was born July 30, 1955, in Saginaw. He was a 1973 graduate of Saginaw High School. He was employed by General Motors for 30 years at the Grey Iron Foundry until his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed working on cars, road trips, NASCAR Racing, Flea Markets, and visiting the Casino. Benito was of the Catholic ...

Lola Lee Aguilar Reese, Michigan (Formerly of Saginaw) Lola L. Aguilar, age 85 of Reese, Michigan passed away August 19, 2026, at home. Daughter of the late Vern and Mathilda Hayes, Lola was born July 17, 1941, in Saginaw. She married Lorenzo M. Aguilar in 1988 in Saginaw, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2023. Lola was employed in the construction industry including construction of the Zilwaukee Bridge and was a member of the Laborers Local 1191. Earlier in life she was a ...

Danny L. McCloskey Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Danny L. McCloskey Jr. age 52 of Saginaw passed away August 17, 2026, at the Medi lodge of Grand Blanc, Michigan following an extended illness. Danny was born January 22, 1974, at the Pink Palace Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, and moved to Saginaw with his parents in 1975. He attended Arthur Hill High School. Danny was known as a “Jack of all trades” but worked primarily as an Assistant Manager at the Firestone Tire Co. in Saginaw and ...

Dean F. Alderton Saginaw, Michigan Dean F. Alderton, age 77 of Saginaw passed away July 20, 2026, at home following an extended illness. Son of the late Jack and Dorothy (Franz) Alderton, Dean was born March 21, 1949, in Saginaw. In 1967 Dean was a member of the first graduating class from St. Stephens Catholic High School, and because his last name began with the letter A, Dean was very proud to be the first student to receive his diploma from St. Stephen High School. He later attended ...

Lupe Luera Saginaw, Michigan Lupe Luera, age 73 of Saginaw, passed away July 31, 2026, at MyMichigan Health Hospital in Saginaw. Daughter of the late Jesus and Felipa Flores, Lupe was born March 19, 1953, In Jackson, Mississippi. She married Ernesto Luera on November 25, 1972, in Florida. They moved to Saginaw in 1989 from Wauchula, Florida. Lupe enjoyed traveling, dancing, and playing Bingo. She was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal La Esperanza Church for 20 plus years. She is survived by ...

Rose M. O’Brien Saginaw, Michigan Rose Marie O’Brien, age 85 of Saginaw, passed away August 3, 2026, at Avista Care Home in Bridgeport. Daughter of the late Elmer and Martha Hasenleder, Rose was born November 21, 1940, in Saginaw. She was married to Dale F. Obrien on September 12, 1959, in Saginaw, and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2017. Mrs. O’Brien was manager of the Fanny Farmer Candy Store on State Street in Saginaw prior to her retirement. She enjoyed ...

Ronald L. Dibble Decker, Michigan Ronald L. Dibble of Decker, Michigan passed away Thursday January 1, 2026, at home following an extended illness at the age of 80 years old. Ronald was born August 1, 1945, in Kingston, Michigan to the late Earl Dibble and Sylvia (Streeter) Dibble. Ronald was a lifelong resident of the Kingston area. He was married to Louella Adams on December 15, 1984, in Caro Michigan and she survives him. He had been self employed as a Mechanic until his retirement in ...

Cathy M. Bullard Saginaw, Michigan Cathy M. Bullard, age 72 of Saginaw passed away July 27, 2026, at MyMichigan Health Hospital in Saginaw. Daughter of the later Orville and Charlo Mayhew, Cathy was born January 23, 1954, in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the Class of 1972. Cathy had been married and was blessed with 2 daughters. She was employed by Saginaw Steering Gear prior to her retirement. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, cooking, reading ...