Andrea L. Entrekin of Lansing and formerly of Chesaning, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at her home.  She was born in Flint, Michigan on May 2, 1990, the daughter of David and Patricia (Birchmeier) Entrekin.  Andrea played the flute in the school band and graduated from Chesaning Union High School in the Class of 2008.  She later attended the Detroit Institute of Arts.  She has lived in Lansing for the past five years.   Andrea loved...

James R. Moser of Brant, age 68, passed away Friday afternoon, April 12, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw.  He was born in Saginaw on July 13, 1950, a son of the late James R. and Maxine A. (Schmidt) Moser.  J.R. as he was sometimes called, was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw.   He was a proud US Veteran, having served as an Army truck driver in South Korea during the Vietnam War era.   J.R. worked as an auto mechanic and was a jack of all...

ZERVAN, Steve, Sr. – of Albee Twp., passed away peacefully at Hospice House of Shiawassee on Monday, April 15, 2019. He is now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. He was 88 years of age. Steve was born December 18, 1930 in Saginaw to the late Stephen and Anna (Koviak) Zervan. He was united in marriage to Barbara McAuliffe on February 8, 1958. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2007. Steve was a lifelong farmer in Albee Township. He was well known for his high quality...

RYCHLING, Thomas A. Jr. – died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his brother’s residence. He was 54 years of age.   Tom was born December 28, 1964 in Manchester, CT to Thomas and Laura (Sturgeon) Rychling. He was a resident of the Chesaning area most of his life. Tom enjoyed watching the New England Patriots.   Surviving are: son, Alexander Rychling; daughter, Faith Rychling; father, Thomas Rychling Sr. of Durand; brother, Chad Rychling of Durand; and several other...

Mancell L. Boyd Jr. of Chesaning, age 81, passed away late Monday evening, April 8, 2019, at Chesaning Comfort Care.  He was born in Owosso on August 18, 1937, the son of the late Mancell L. and Wava (Hammond) Boyd.  He graduated from Chesaning Union High School in 1956.  He was a proud US Navy Veteran.    Mancell was a longtime resident of Chesaning before moving to Florida in the 1980’s.  He was a former State Farm insurance agent in Chesaning. ...

Frances D. Kopchitz, 93, of Chesaning passed away suddenly Saturday April 6, 2019 at Ascension, St. Mary's, Saginaw. She went peacefully to the Lord after suffering a cardiac arrest after minor surgery. She was surrounded by numerous beloved family members who loved her dearly. Frances was born May 2, 1925 to the late Rudolph and Clara (Lunda) Hnilica. She was united in marriage to Frank C. Kopchitz on July 10, 1948. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on...

Gross, Donald Richard, Jr. – of Chesaning, died Sunday, March 31,2019 at his residence. He was 68 years of age. Don was born October 15, 1950 in Owosso to the late Donald and Ann (Polash) Gross. He was a lifelong resident of Chesaning and was a 1968 graduate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School. Don was a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church (formerly Our Lady of Perpetual Help). Don worked briefly at Buick then Peet Packing and for the last several years was known as a...

BLEISNER, William George – of Chesaning, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 28, 2019 at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw. He was 81 years of age. Bill was born to Matthew and Mary (Brainerd) Bleisner on June 23, 1937 in Owosso. He was a resident of Chesaning his entire life. Bill was made a child of God on July 25, 1937 and confirmed on July 23, 1950. He was a 1956 graduate of Chesaning Union Schools. He was united in marriage to his love, Ruth Ann Canze on July 26, 1958. They...

James Jacob Barchie, age 95 of Oakley, MI and formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Chesaning Comfort Care in Chesaning, MI.  Born July 25, 1923 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Nicholas G. and Anna (Barcic) Barchie.  A US Navy Veteran of World War II and retiree from US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, James was a member of St. Patrick's Parish, and its Holy Name Society and ushers' group there, and the former Sacred Heart...

TURNWALD, Helen Ann – of Maple Grove, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Union Court in Chesaning. She was 88 years of age. Helen was born April 10, 1930 in Burt, MI to the late Alois and Antonia Jaska and was a resident of Maple Grove most of her life. She was united in marriage to Raymond Turnwald Sr. on April 7, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1990. Mrs. Turnwald was employed by Peet Packing for a short time. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, sang in the...