It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jeremy (Jay) John Koepplinger, of Burt, MI. He departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, July 13th, 2026, at the comfort of his own home due to an ongoing heart condition.    Jay was born on February 13, 1971, a son of Dennis and Judy (Harris) Koepplinger in Owosso and he lived most of life in the Birch Run area. Jay worked for Krupp trucking for several years where he met a handful of his lifelong friends. He ...

Jeffery Gould, a devoted servant of Christ, loving husband, proud Marine went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2026 at the age of 62. He was born November 4, 1963 in Saginaw, MI. Jeff’s faith was not just spoken-it was lived. He shared it openly, stood firm on it, and used his life as proof that redemption is real.  He did not claim to be perfect – but he showed what it meant to be redeemed, to stand back up, and to walk forward in faith. He believed deeply in ...

  LIPA, Charles (Dragutin) – of New Haven Twp., died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at U of M Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was 76 years of age.   Charles was born November 15, 1949, in Novi Glog, Yugoslavia to the late Josip and Bonzia (Kukal) Lipa. He immigrated to the USA in 1966 and resided in the Chesaning/Oakley areas until early 2000’s moving to the family farm in New Haven Twp. He was a 1969 graduate of Chesaning Union High School and earned a degree in Civil ...

Mary Ellen Tithof, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, died peacefully at Wellbridge of Fenton on the morning of July 9, 2026. Mary Ellen was born in Leslie, Michigan, on March 11, 1942. She was the oldest child of Norman and Marjorie Mitchell, graduated from Leslie High School, and then Aquinas College where she met her soul mate Dale Tithof. Dale and Mary celebrated 60 years of marriage in June. Mary Ellen was a proud and loving parent of five, ...

  THIEL, Wendy Marie – of Owosso passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare Center of Owosso surrounded by her family. She was 60 years of age.   Wendy was born in Owosso on May 7, 1966, a daughter of Gerald L. and Norma Jean (Sims) Thiel. Wendy has lived in Owosso the past 20 years, coming from Chesaning. She had worked for Thompson Boats before becoming a home health caregiver.  She retired from home health care in 2018.   Wendy enjoyed ...

WALSER, Tara Marie – of Chesaning, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her home. She was 48 years of age. Tara was born July 5, 1977, in Owosso a daughter of Thomas and Patricia (Tithof) Walser. She was a 1995 graduate of Chesaning Union High School then attended Saginaw Valley College and Ross Medical. She was a resident of the Chesaning area most of her life. Tara enjoyed spending time with her son, was passionate about cooking, going to the beach and catching some sun, watching ...

  LIST, Edward Joseph – age 84, passed away peacefully in his home on June 15, 2026, surrounded by his family.   Edward and his wife, Sally, were happily married for 61 years, building a beautiful life together in Chesaning. Edward had a wide variety of passions, including photography of his children and grandchildren’s’ events, reading history and war stories, watching sports and going on family vacations. He was an avid builder of model planes and army tanks, ...

  RYDER, Sandra J. “Sandie” - of Chesaning, died Monday, June 15, 2026, at Medilodge of Montrose. She was 87 years of age.   Sandie was born October 5, 1938, in Flint a daughter of William and Dorothy (Cloutier) Slusser. Sandie was a bit of a nomad throughout her life but always considered Chesaning, MI her home. Her professional career was spent as a nurse with a heart for geriatric patients. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, worshiping at both ...

  WEISENBERGER, James M. “Jim” – age 69, of Owosso, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 14, 2026.    Jim was born on August 3rd, 1956, in Saginaw to Clarence “Jim” and Josie (Bila) Weisenberger. He graduated from Chesaning Union High School in 1974 after attending Our Lady Parochial School. Following graduation, he worked at Century Telephone Company as a lineman. In 1979 he purchased his own farm and became a full-time farmer, ...

  GROSS, Andrew Paul “Drew” – of Chesaning passed away peacefully  at his home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was 27 years of age.    Andrew was born in Flint on April 23, 1999, the son of Paul and Kimberly (Spaulding) Gross. Drew lived his entire life in Chesaning. He was a graduate of Chesaning Union High School in the Class of 2017. He had attended college at Delta Community College and then later, he went to 360 Trucking School. He attended the New ...