Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc.

08/18/2026

Russell H. Ross, Jr.
Glenne, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw

Passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Age 70 years. Russ was born on February 23, 1956, in Saginaw to the late Russell H. Ross, Sr. and Beverly A. (Satchell) Ross. Russ was a talented auto body craftsman owning and operating Advanced Auto Collision in Bridgeport for over 25 years. He took great pride in his work. His skill, honesty and attention to detail earned him a loyal customer following. Outside of work he liked restoring old vehicles, was an avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing and just wondering though the woods were his favorite pastimes.

Russ is survived by his daughter, Tanya Villegas of Georgia; three grandchildren, Tahlia, Angelo and Amari; sister in-law, Lou Ann Ross of Pinson, AL; brother, Rick Ross, of Bay City, MI; sister, Chris Ross of Gladwin, MI; aunts, Crystal (Mark) Hegenauer of Lawton, MI, and April Hostetler of Constantine, MI; and many nieces and nephews. He will be very much missed by his many dear close friends.

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Harry Ross, Sr. and Beverly Ross; and brother, Michael Ross. Having lost both parents in 1957, Russ was raised by his grandfather, Nelson Satchel, who also preceded him in death.

Russ was cherished by many for his quick wit and warm kindness he showed to friends and customers alike.

Cremation has taken place. Friends are welcome to...

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08/12/2026

Community Votes 2026.

We were honored to win the Funeral Homes category in 2024. We kindly ask for your continued support.

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08/04/2026

Mrs. Sally (Sorgatz) Kluck
Thomas Twp., Michigan

Sally passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Wellspring Senior Living Campus, Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 93. A devoted member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Sally found joy in her faith and cherished the family traditions that brought her loved ones together year after year. She was always known for her warm smile, devotion to her Savior and family, and compassion for people. Because of this, Sally’s life was filled with service to her church, family business and community.

Sally was born on July 20, 1933, in Saginaw to the late Frank and Ruth Sorgatz. On August 23, 1952, she married Gerald (Jerry) Kluck, her beloved husband of sixty years. Jerry was called home to his Lord on September 25, 2012. Along with her husband Jerry, son Tom, and in-laws Ed and Ruth Kluck, they owned and operated Kluck Nursery. Sally and Jerry both retired from the family business in 1999.

Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Judy (Tom) Resler, Linda (Alan) Nuechterlein, all of Frankenmuth, and Thomas (Karen) Kluck, Thomas Twp; seven grandchildren, Brooke (Justin) Finkbeiner, Jamie (fiancé Daniel Ahiakpor) Resler, Micah (Melanie) Nuechterlein, Eric (Sarah) Nuechterlein, Jake (fiancée Mallory Schneider) Nuechterlein, Tyler (Tara) Kluck, and Karina (Chad) Thayer; seven great-grandchildren, Trace, Brady, Eli and Drew Finkbeiner, Dax and Lennon Nuechterlein, and Carson Kluck;...

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07/22/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞.⁣
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We are never shy about helping our community understand the elements of a funeral. Our priority is arming you with information 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭. It is the most productive way to make the best decisions for your situation.⁣
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We have produced several detailed videos to help you sort through the funeral process. We give you real fact and real details on how we help our client families.⁣
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We currently offer videos on the topics of - ⁣
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When you hire us to help you at the most difficult time of your life, we work to go beyond "just enough" for you. In these videos, you will understand what sets us apart. Having been in business for over 115 years means we have earned the trust from our client families for generations.
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Cremation Basics We open our initial video by briefly discussing our local family ownership and professional credentials and provide an explanation of how we carefully determine the kind of arrangements our client families are seeking for their loved one.  We then jump right to a basic

07/15/2026

Lobsiger, John C.
Fairhope, Alabama
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

John C. Lobsiger, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, after a life well lived. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose warmth, humor, and stories will be remembered by all...

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07/10/2026

July 10, 2026
Saginaw, Michigan - The 𝐅𝐨𝐱 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 episode featuring Saginaw Native 𝐁𝐨𝐛 𝐇𝐞𝐟𝐭, designer of America's 50-star flag, is now available!
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Back in May, we broke the news that Eric Shawn, senior Fox News correspondent and host of Fox Nation's Crazy American History, came to Saginaw to sit down with our own Rodney Wakeman to hear about Bob and how he made the current 50-star flag for a high school US History class project.⁣
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The episode is now streaming on Fox Nation. Links to the video are available by going to our website link here then scroll down to the bottom of Bob's page to see the Fox Nation article.

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07/04/2026

Happy birthday, America!

06/26/2026

Hackenberg, John C.
Saginaw, Michigan

Today we are gathered to say good-bye to John Hackenberg, who passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center – Harrison. John was born on April 30, 1945, in Saginaw, to the late Theodore and Maude R. (Hammond) Hackenberg. John was a big...

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06/24/2026

Berka, Mrs. Wilma R.
Saginaw Township, Michigan

Passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Wellspring Assisted Living, Saginaw. Age 101 years. Wilma Ruth Berka was born on June 9, 1925, in Saginaw, to the late Jacob and Amelia (Gies) Miller. She married Robert A. Berka on October 6, 1951, in...

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06/22/2026

Nieman, Mary Jo (Schmiegel),
Saginaw Twp., Michigan

Mary Jo Nieman passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on June 22, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Joseph and Hazel (Shaddeau) Schmiegel. Mary Jo was married to Larry Paul Nieman on August 13, 1960,...

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