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Daniel Ishmel

Daniel Ishmel

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Daniel Ishmel passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 44 years.

Pastor Mae Joyce Redfearn

Pastor Mae Joyce Redfearn

Jan 1, 2025

Pastor Mae Joyce Redfearn passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 62 years.

Roy Lee Jones (Lansing)

Roy Lee Jones (Lansing)

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. roy Lee Jones passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.

Eleaszer Buyck Sr. (Lansing)

Eleaszer Buyck Sr. (Lansing)

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. Eleaszer Buyck Sr. passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Age 92 years.

Roderick Steven Rhodes (Lansing)

Roderick Steven Rhodes (Lansing)

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Roderick Steven Rhodes passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.

David Thomas, Sr.

David Thomas, Sr.

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. David Thomas, Sr. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. Age 76 years. David was Born January 6, 1948, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Theodore Daggs Sr. and Mary Lou Thomas. 

David was educated in the Saginaw Public School system and received his high school diploma from St. Joseph High School. David accepted Christ at an early age and continued...

John Nolan Jr. (Lansing)

John Nolan Jr. (Lansing)

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. John Nolan, Jr. passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 46 years old. John was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1978, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, John Charles Nolan and Tammy Carter. 

John was raised in Lansing and attended Lansing public schools at J. W. Sexton High School. He worked in many restaurants in the community, which...

Eric Allen

Eric Allen

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Eric Allen passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Carriage House in Bay City, Michigan.  Age 55 years.

Reverend Lillian Deloris Cole (Jeter) McKinney

Reverend Lillian Deloris Cole (Jeter) McKinney

Dec 26, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 

2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV

Reverend Lillian Cole (Jeter) McKinney,...

Ronald Bruno Welch

Ronald Bruno Welch

Dec 25, 2024

Mr. Ronald Bruno Welch passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Age 64 years.

Arrangements are pending.

Barbara Jean Giles

Barbara Jean Giles

Dec 24, 2024

Barbara Jean Giles went home to be with her Lord on December 24, 2024, in Oak Park Illinois. Barbara Jean was born April 26, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan to Albert Sr. and Caron Haynes.

Barbara accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan, and was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church...

Kenneth Germaine Parker

Kenneth Germaine Parker

Dec 23, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Germaine Parker a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, nephew, and true friend to many passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. Age 50 years. Kenny was born on June 25, 1974.

Kenny, better known by most as “KP,” grew up in Buena Vista, in Saginaw, Michigan, where he called home. He will be loved and dearly missed by us...

Johnny Hamilton (Lansing)

Johnny Hamilton (Lansing)

Dec 21, 2024

Mr. Johnny Hamilton passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.  Age 89 years.

Linda Lee Moton

Linda Lee Moton

Dec 21, 2024

Ms. Linda Lee Moton, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, December 21, 2024, while surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born on May 29, 1959, in Postelle, Arkansas, Linda was the beloved daughter of Leroy Young and Malinda Brown.

Linda attended school in Marvell, Arkansas; she later relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, following a few years in Flint, Michigan....

Patricia Gertrude Pearson (White Lake)

Patricia Gertrude Pearson (White Lake)

Dec 19, 2024

Ms. Patricia Gertrude Pearson passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at West Hickory Haven in Milford, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Fred Lee and Karel Alice Williams, on Sunday, September 8, 1963. 

Patricia last lived in White Lake, Michigan with her significant other, Phil Defauw. Their house was filled with 3 lovely dogs,...

Sheldon Tillman

Sheldon Tillman

Dec 17, 2024

Mr. Sheldon Willie Tillman, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Elijah Sr. and Lutitia Tillman, the youngest of seven children. Sheldon accepted Jesus and was baptized at an early age.

Sheldon, a loyal Saginaw High School Trojan and Class President, graduated with...

Dancie Janet Jackson (Lansing)

Dancie Janet Jackson (Lansing)

Dec 17, 2024

Dancie Janet Jackson, a beloved matriarch, trailblazer, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 90 years old. Born on Tuesday, October 2, 1934, in McKenzie, Tennessee, Dancie was the daughter of Edward Hart and Margaret Robinson Hart. She lived a remarkable life full of love, service, and achievements that inspired...

Gerald Roderick Lee (Lansing)

Gerald Roderick Lee (Lansing)

Dec 16, 2024

Mr. Gerald R. Lee, Sr., a man who never met a stranger, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 70 years old. He was born on Wednesday, March 24, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to Josephine (Griffin) and Alex Lee. Raised in Lansing, Michigan, Gerald attended Lansing public schools, where his...

Winston D'Angelo Bush

Winston D'Angelo Bush

Dec 15, 2024

It is with great sadness the sudden death of our son Mr. Winston D’Angelo Bush “Dee” passed away at the young age of 46 on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Winston was born on May 8, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan to Winston Walker and Doretta Bush Walker.

Dee had a huge personality full...

Ethel Wilson

Ethel Wilson

Dec 15, 2024

Ms. Ethel Wilson passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison.  Age 78 years.

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