Obituaries
Mary L. Case
May 7, 2024
Mary L. Case, age 92, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Louise Richir was born August 30, 1931, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Leo F. Richir and Marie V. (Marlier) Richir. The family’s native language was French, and Mary’s sister Bonnie called the new baby “petite,” earning Mary the...
William J. "Bill" Cannon
May 5, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Our loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, with his family at his side. At the age of 90 years.
The son of the late James and Tillie (Srock) Cannon, Bill was born on August 13, 1933, in Gladstone, Michigan. He graduated from Gladstone High School with the class of 1951. Bill proudly served in...
Steven Duane Ruby
May 3, 2024
Steven Duane RubySaginaw, MichiganSteven was born on March 12, 1952, in Saginaw and has peacefully passed away on May 3, 2024, in Montrose. He proudly dedicated 38 years of his life working for SVRC and also attended the Guardian Angel Adult Day Service Program until the pandemic intervened.Steven will be fondly remembered for the simple yet profound gesture of always...
Zachery Daniel Heinitz
May 2, 2024
Our loving son, brother, nephew and friend passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Age 36 years.
Zack was born on May 3, 1987 son of Michael and the late Kimberley (Whyte) Heinitz, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Hemlock High School, Class of 2006 and was employed at Prima Clones as Lead Horticulturist. He enjoyed live music and being...
Geraldine "Gerry" Evelyn Neal
May 1, 2024
Geraldine "Gerry" Evelyn Neal of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Toni & Trish House in Auburn, Michigan. Geraldine Evelyn Himmelein was born on February 28, 1926, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late John Frank and Minnie Bell (Ayers) Himmelein. She was a...
Joyce Marie Birkner
Apr 30, 2024
Joyce Marie BirknerMerrill, MichiganJoyce Marie Duve, was born on February 18, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan to Melvin and Mabel Duve. She peacefully departed from this world on April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Merrill, Michigan.Joyce was a woman of many passions and interests which included spending time with family and friends, engaging in ceramics,...
Susan Carol Johnson
Apr 30, 2024
Susan Carol Johnson of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. She was 65 years old. Susan Carol Oberski was born on October 28, 1958, in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to the late Richard and Carol (Caldwell) Oberski. She married Rodney L. Johnson on December 4, 1976, in Hillman, Michigan; he survives her. Susan received her...
Patricia Kay Chavez (Harrington)
Apr 29, 2024
Our loving wife, mother, sister and friend went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024. Age 59 years.
Patricia was born on April 10, 1965, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Jones) Harrington, in Saginaw. She enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and being outdoors. Patricia loved watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Chop and Guy’s Grocery...
Vera Mae Graper
Apr 29, 2024
Vera Mae Graper
Saginaw, Michigan
Loving, caring, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at Covenant Cooper. Age 91 years.
The daughter of the late Ruth (Kolb) and Arvil Sloan was born May 28, 1932, in Princeton, Indiana. She graduated from Princeton High School and Oakland City College. She married Elmer Graper Jr., on October 15, 1950. He passed away,...
Laurie Ellen Stroik-Lupu
Apr 28, 2024
Laurie Stroik-Lupu passed away peacefully in her home in Bridgeport, Michigan on April 28, 2024 from heart disease. Age 68 years.
Laurie was born November 21, 1955 to Dominick Stroik and Betty (Lewis) Fee in Saginaw, Michigan. Laurie moved to California in her twenties and worked in the computer industry for many years. Later she moved to Idaho and lived there for...
Elaine Marie Merrow
Apr 28, 2024
Elaine Marie Merrow of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was 78 years old. Elaine Marie Reeves was born on January 24, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Perry Emil and Viola Mae (Daniels) Reeves. She met the love of her life, Robert Michael...
Betty Jean Jennings
Apr 28, 2024
Betty Jean Jennings of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. She was 71 years old. Betty Jean Schneider was born on March 24, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, to the late Marieta (Rhodes) and Roy Lee Garrison. She was a graduate of Van Buren...
Evelyn Mae Whitman
Apr 26, 2024
Evelyn Mae Whitman Saginaw, MichiganBeloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Evelyn Mae Whitman was born on November 1, 1937 to Edward H. Warriner and Pearl Beach. She will be remembered as a graduate of Saginaw High School with a great sense of humor and a heart full of love. Evelyn was known for...
Hope Seegobin
Apr 24, 2024
Hope Seegobin, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in Montrose, Colorado on August 10, 1963, to the late Hilario Martinez and Elma (Garcia) Martinez.
Hope was a dedicated social worker for the State of Michigan for over 20 years, touching the lives of many with her compassion and kindness. She belonged to St. John XXIII Parish,...
Bruce L. Brethauer
Apr 24, 2024
In Memory of Bruce Brethauer
Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Bruce Brethauer passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was 73. Born on June 4, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan, Bruce was the son of the late Louis and Esther (Glumm) Brethauer.
A proud Spartan, he graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and served his country...
Eugene Edward Santhany
Apr 24, 2024
Eugene Edward Santhany of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 81. Eugene was born on March 25, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan to Emmagene (Parker) Santhany and William Santhany. He attended Arthur Hill Tech School. Eugene worked for General Motors as a millwright at their Saginaw and...
Thomas "Tommy" Fulgencio
Apr 24, 2024
Thomas "Tommy" Fulgencio of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Medilodge of Sterling Heights. He was 53 years old. Thomas Fulgencio was born on March 15, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Edward Fulgencio and MaryAnn (Torres) Fulgencio. He was a proud 1989 graduate of Carrollton High School. Following...
Bernard James Mohn "Butch"
Apr 23, 2024
Our loving father, son, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Age 55 years.
Butch was born on May 13, 1968, son of Sandra Ware and the late Loren Mohn, in Saginaw. He loved being outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, coaching softball and spending time with his family....
Guadalupe "Lupe" Amaro
Apr 22, 2024
Guadalupe “Lupe” Amaro, age 79, of Saginaw, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. Guadalupe has gained his wings and reunited with his brother Emilio Amaro Sr, Trinidad Amaro, and Jose Amaro Jr.
Guadalupe was born in Mercedes Texas on September 8, 1944, to the late Jose and Juana (Vargas) Amaro. He lived most of his life in Saginaw, Michigan. Lupe,...
Gloria Jean Cruz
Apr 22, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side. At the age of 77 years.
The daughter of the late Joe A. and Guadalupe G. Contreras, Gloria was born on August 23, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas. She acquired her Bachelor’s...
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