BALL, La Rita Mae (Eickholt)   On a beautiful sunny day, the Lord reached down and took her hand and welcomed La Rita Eickholt-Ball into Heaven. She left earth with her loved ones around her on March 3, 2026.   La Rita was born October 28, 1936, daughter of Frances and Andrew Nietling. She was married to Bernard Eickholt on April 16, 1955. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1993. She then married Charles I Ball on April 29, 1994, and he preceded her in death on April ...

  MUIRHEAD, Douglas A. – Of Chesaning, died Thursday evening, February 19, 2026, at Union Court Assisting Living in St. Charles. He was 72 years of age.   Douglas was born in Saginaw on September 22, 1953, a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Gewirtz) Muirhead. Doug had lived his entire life in the Chesaning area. He graduated from Chesaning Union High School in the Class of 1971 and continued his education at Michigan State University.   Doug was honorably ...

KUCHAR,Shelly K.- Of Oakley, died Sunday, December 28th, 2025, at University of Michigan Sparrow, Lansing. She was 61 years of age. Shelly was born January 14th, 1964, to the late James and Linda (Godfrey) Sleeseman. She was a resident of the Chesaning area her entire life. She had been employed by the United States Postal Service for many years. She enjoyed collecting rocks. Surviving are : husband, Tom; son, Paul Sleeseman of Alma; grandson Malakai Sleeseman of Alma; nieces and nephews. ...

  CARTER, Beverly Jean – of Chesaning, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at My Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw. She was 83 years of age.   Beverly was born on May 27, 1942, in Brant, MI to the late Harry and Mildred (Kubik) Hunt and was a resident of the Chesaning area her entire life. She was a 1960 graduate of Chesaning Union High School and was united in marriage to Larry Carter on May 20, 1961. Beverly enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening, camping, traveling with ...

ADAMS, Marie Bueche – of Chesaning.   After 107 years, God decided Marie’s work here was done and took her home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.   Marie was born on November 29, 1918, and was one of ten children born to Joseph and Adeline (Bauman) Bueche. She lived in Chesaning her whole life and was a lifetime member of St. Peter Catholic Church. In 1939, she married Bernard H. Adams. He preceded her in death in 1972. Marie was a beautiful soul inside and out and ...

BRAEUTIGAN, Randy L. – of Chesaning, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso surrounded by his family. He was 75 years of age. Randy was born June 13, 1950, in Saginaw to the late Arnold and Betty (Nixon) Braeutigan. He was a resident of Chesaning his entire life and a 1968 graduate of Chesaning Union High School. He was united in marriage to Patricia Birchmeier on June 24, 1972. Randy retired from Buick in 2000 and was a member of the UAW. He enjoyed fishing, ...

WRIGHT, Carol Louise – recently of Chesaning, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was 78 years of age. Carol was born in Grace Hospital in Detroit, December 24, 1947, to the late William Sr. and Ruby (Cronk) Griffin and was a resident of Warren most of her life. She met David Allen Wright at a wedding dress rehearsal and they wed on November 17, 1967. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2022. Mrs. Wright was employed at Parke Davis Pharmaceuticals, ...

  AMMAN, Kelly S.- of Chesaning passed away January 11, 2026, at Chesaning Comfort Care with her loving family by her bedside.  She was 63 years of age.   Kelly was born in Owosso on June 1, 1962, a daughter of John K. and Mary L. (Schlicker) Hickmott.  Kelly grew up in Chesaning and graduated from Chesaning Union High School in the Class of 1980.  She was united in marriage to Dan Amman on July 19, 2004.  They were married for over 19 years before he ...

ADLEBERG, Hollie Elaina – of Chesaning, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her residence. She was 40 years of age. Hollie was born on September 13, 1985, in Owosso, Michigan, the beloved daughter of Robert and Angela (Koch) Adelberg. She was a lifelong resident of Chesaning; a community she called home her entire life. Hollie was a 2004 graduate of Chesaning High School and went on to earn her associate's degree in human resources. She was known for her strong work ethic and ...

BATES, Margaret R. - On Thursday, January 8, 2026, Margaret passed away at the Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles with her family at her side. She was 91 years old.   Margaret is remembered for her cheerful disposition, contented heart, and steadfast devotion to her family and church. She was loved for her warmth and kindness, and throughout her long life she held firmly to her family values and faith.   Margaret was born in Thawville, Illinois, on October 28, ...