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Robin Piszczek (Lansing)

Robin Piszczek (Lansing)

November 7, 2023

Robin Ann Piszczek passed away suddenly on November 7, 2023. Age 65 years. Robin was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 17, 1958, and she attended Fruitport High School as a member of the class of 1977. She lived and worked in Lansing, Michigan for most of her adult life, most recently at Sparrow Hospital. Robin was an exceptionally hard...

Mary Lee Pierre (Lansing)

Mary Lee Pierre (Lansing)

November 6, 2023

Ms. Mary Lee Pierre was summoned home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. She was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1953, in Charleston, Mississippi. Mary’s life was a testament to faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better...

Nadine Bonds

Nadine Bonds

November 6, 2023

Mrs. Nadine Bonds, 74, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on January 12, 1949, to Silvanah Menzies and J.D. Burnett, in Dorena, Missouri.

Nadine, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age. She dedicated her life to helping raise some...

Julius C. Scott, Jr. (Lansing)

Julius C. Scott, Jr. (Lansing)

November 5, 2023

Mr. Julius Scott passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years. 

Donald Greig (Lansing)

Donald Greig (Lansing)

November 5, 2023

Mr. Donald R. Greig passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Aria Nursing & Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born December 12, 1951, in Flint, Michigan. The son of Donald and Mary (Rupp-Hoerner) Greig.

Donald resided in Lansing, but was formerly from Chesaning, Michigan. Donnie graduated from Chesaning Union Schools and worked at several factories over...

Roshawnda  Renee Johnson

Roshawnda Renee Johnson

November 5, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister, Roshawnda Renee Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Age 40 years. Her journey began in the small town of Saginaw, Michigan, on December 12, 1982, born to loving parents, Alma and Jessie Johnson Jr.

Roshawnda attended Saginaw High School. She was a special and loving daughter, and...

Marcelia Long (Lansing)

Marcelia Long (Lansing)

November 5, 2023

Marcelia Diane Long was called home to glory by our father God and gained her angel wings on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born June 6, 1965, in Jackson, Michigan. She was better known as “Diane”. She was a true believer in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She grew up in Jackson and moved to Lansing at 11...

Elena Kaye Shorty (Lansing)

Elena Kaye Shorty (Lansing)

November 5, 2023

Elena Kaye Shorty passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born March 14, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Joan and James Campbell.

Elena lived in Lansing, Michigan. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her daughter and granddaughter. She always wanted a granddaughter and loved watching her play and...

Alldean Jackson (Lansing)

Alldean Jackson (Lansing)

November 4, 2023

The Life and Legacy of Alldean Jackson

Mr. Alldean Jackson was born into a large and loving family on Thursday, August 18, 1927, in Mason, Michigan, the son of Oceola and Mamie Lucille Jackson. As the sixth of thirteen siblings growing up in a bustling household, he learned the value of unity, and the importance of family bonds. He shared a...

Kathy Ford

Kathy Ford

November 3, 2023

Mrs. Kathy Lynn Young-Ford, age 61 years, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of her family on November 3, 2023. She was born April 29, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Allen and Elizabeth Young.

A beloved mother, Kathy enjoyed spending time with her husband of 16 years, Mr. Johnny Ray Ford who preceded her in death. As lovers of music,...

Lonnie Mckissic, Sr.  (Springport)

Lonnie Mckissic, Sr. (Springport)

November 3, 2023

Mr. Lonnie McKissic, Sr. passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. He was 88 years old. He was born Tuesday, January 15, 1935, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He is the son of Robert and Myrtle McKissic.

Lonnie McKissic resided in Springport, Michigan. He was a member of Mt. Zion All Nations Bible Church where he served as a Chairman of the Board, Deacon,...

Everly Deloris King

Everly Deloris King

November 3, 2023

Mrs. Everly "Nesta" King, 79, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Everly was born January 28, 1944, in Jamaica to the late Edward Samuel and Syble Allen.

After graduating from nursing school, Everly moved to New York where she worked as a nurse. In 1979 she moved to Saginaw. After working 30 years at...

Mario Saenz, Jr.

Mario Saenz, Jr.

November 2, 2023

Mr. Mario A. B. Saenz, Jr. “Bub” passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. Mario was born February 4, 1980, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mario Sr. and Beatrice Saenz.

Bub was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended the New Beginnings Ministry. Bub loved spending time with his children. He also loved music, watching movies,...

Deacon Willie James Swilley

Deacon Willie James Swilley

October 31, 2023

Deacon Willie James Swilley passed away on October 31, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Theotis and Mamie Swilley. Willie James' foundation in faith began at Victorious Believers Ministries where he was a faithful usher and deacon under Bishop Marvin C. Pryor...

Baby  Boy Daquarie Cager (Lansing)

Baby Boy Daquarie Cager (Lansing)

October 29, 2023

Baby Daquarie DaMontae Cager, Jr. passed away on October 29, 2023. Age 8 months. He was born February 26, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Deonijaque Jones-Paige and Daquarie DaMontae Cager, Sr.

Daquarie was a very happy, beautiful, and blessed baby. He resided in Lansing, Michigan with his mom, dad, and siblings. He spent his days playing with his family,...

Christine Doxie-Livingston

Christine Doxie-Livingston

October 29, 2023

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10” Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister went home to her Savior on October 29, 2023 at Symphony Tri-Cities Assisted Living. Age, 81 years. Christine Doxie Livingston was born to Emmitt O’Neal Doxie, Sr and Eliza Skipworth Doxie on April 15, 1942, Florence,...

Barbara Henderson

Barbara Henderson

October 26, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Tanner-Henderson passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Toni and Trish House in Bay City, Michigan, with family by her side. Age 67 years. Barbara was born April 24, 1956, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of William and Patricia Tanner.

Barb was loved by so many and did anything for anybody. She loved shopping especially at Hobby...

Kathryn Walker (Lansing)

Kathryn Walker (Lansing)

October 26, 2023

Ms. Kathryn Walker passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Holt, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Subrina Kay Hardy

Subrina Kay Hardy

October 24, 2023

Ms. Subrina Kay Hardy, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 64. She was born on August 6, 1959, in Saginaw, to Olin and Bobbie Hardy.

Subrina attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1977. She was a self-employed certified cosmetologist....

Francisco Garcia (Lansing)

Francisco Garcia (Lansing)

October 24, 2023

Mr. Francisco Garcia passed away Monday, October 24, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

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