Obituaries

George A.  Curtis

George A. Curtis

Sep 8, 2021

George A. "Skip" Curtis, Jr. of Saginaw, formerly of Mt. Pleasant and St. Charles, Michigan Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 82 years old. George A. Curtis Jr. was born on October 30, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late George A. and Natalie...

Ann Katherine Bean (Klinefelter)

Ann Katherine Bean (Klinefelter)

Sep 7, 2021

Ann Katherine Klinefelter Bean of 2801 Laurel Park Drive, Saginaw, MI died September 7, 2021, at her home. Ann was a fantastic mother, a wonderful wife and daughter, a great sister, and an outstanding educator. She loved polka dots, the color hot pink, the Golden Girls, drinks on the beach, and being a little silly. She was born November 24,...

June M. Willman

June M. Willman

Sep 7, 2021

June Willman of Merrill, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 87 years. June was born on June 14, 1934, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Albert and Eva (Tank) Willman. She was a 1953 graduate of Merrill High School. June was a lifelong and faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hemlock. Surviving...

Manuel "Gordo" Mireles Alonso

Manuel "Gordo" Mireles Alonso

Sep 7, 2021

Manuel "Gordo" Mireles Alonso Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend went home to be reunited with his family that went before him on September 7, 2021. Age 79 years. The son of the late Hipolita Alonso and Manuel Mireles was born April 5, 1942 in Mexico. He married Josefa Delacruz on February 26, 1973; she survives him. Manuel...

Roger  Poscal

Roger Poscal

Sep 6, 2021

Roger Poscal of Merrill, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, at the age of 65 years. Roger was born on November 29, 1955, in Midland Michigan, to Wanda (Crittenden) Poscal and the late Joseph A. Poscal. He was a 1974 graduate of Breckenridge High School....

Robert Lee Strong Sr.

Robert Lee Strong Sr.

Sep 6, 2021

Robert Lee Strong Sr. Merrill, Michigan A truly great man, Robert Lee Strong, Sr., has entered into heavenly rest. Robert was born February 9, 1930 in Saginaw, MI to the late Sidney D. Strong & Anna A. Slaybaugh. He grew up in Merrill, MI and graduated with Merrill's High School Class of 1948. He began employment with General Motors that...

Stephen "Steve" Charles Owen

Stephen "Steve" Charles Owen

Sep 5, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Charles Owen Freeland, Michigan Steve passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Kindy Care Center; at the age of 65 years, looking forward to his 66th Birthday. The son of the late Charles Vincent and Betty Ruth (Luplow) Owen, Stephen was born on September 16, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a former member of Grace Baptist...

Charlotte M. Dvorak

Charlotte M. Dvorak

Sep 5, 2021

Charlotte Marie Dvorak of Merrill, MI passed away on September 5, 2021. She was born September 12, 1930 to the late Ernest and Mabel (Frost) Fischer in Saginaw, MI. Graduated Arthur Hill High School Class of 1947. She married the love of her life, Robert Dvorak of Merrill, MI, on May 12, 1949. Charlotte was preceded in death by both...

Patricia "Pat" Mary Sova

Patricia "Pat" Mary Sova

Sep 5, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Mary Sova of Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved “Pat”, “Aunt Pat”, sister, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. She was 81 years old. Patricia Mary Packard was born on February 8, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George and Helen (Foote) Packard. She was a proud 1958 graduate...

Charles John  Burr

Charles John Burr

Sep 4, 2021

Charles John Burr of Saginaw, Michigan Charles was born in Saginaw to John “Jake” Burr and Florence “Betty” (Ellis) Burr on February 20, 1958. He passed away peacefully in his home on September 4, 2021, at the age of 63. Charlie graduated from Saginaw Business Institute and was a long serving and dedicated employee of Dow Corning. He loved traveling...

Bonnie Michele Doyle

Bonnie Michele Doyle

Sep 3, 2021

Bonnie Michele Doyle Bridgeport, MI Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, aunt, sister and friend passed away peacefully September 3, 2021. Age 54 years. The daughter of Betty and Mitchell Doyle, Bonnie was born September 9, 1966, in Saginaw, MI. She was a proud Bridgeport Bearcat. Bonnie was always ready to have fun, especially with her group of girlfriends. She...

Courtney Jane Koch

Courtney Jane Koch

Sep 3, 2021

Courtney Jane Koch Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison, with her family at her side; at the age of 35 years. The daughter of Robert J. Achtabowski and the late Christine B. (Bardin) Martin, Courtney was born on January 4, 1986 in Saginaw,...

Kenneth "Ken" W. Klink

Kenneth "Ken" W. Klink

Sep 2, 2021

Kenneth "Ken" W. Klink Hemlock, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Pine Haven Assisted Living, with his family at his side; at the age of 97 years. The son of the late Vern W. and Hazel F. (Teed) Klink, Ken was born on June 10, 1924 in Ingersol Township, Michigan. Ken...

Lawrence Murday "Larry"

Lawrence Murday "Larry"

Sep 1, 2021

Our loving husband, father and papa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Age 72 years. Larry was born on August 2, 1949, son of the late Beatrice (Partlow) and Lawrence Murday, in Bay City. He married Lynette Ann Konsdorf on October 21, 1972. She survives him. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and working in his garage. Larry loved...

Donald "Don" Mathew  Yeager

Donald "Don" Mathew Yeager

Sep 1, 2021

Donald "Don" Mathew Yeager of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 93 years old. Donald Mathew Yeager was born on November 27, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Bessie (Munson) Yeager....

Almeda (Allie) Ruth Murray

Almeda (Allie) Ruth Murray

Aug 31, 2021

Almeda (Allie) R. Murray Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home. Age 98 years. The daughter of the late Meta (Brechtelsbauer) and Henry E. Murray was born June 17, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Central Michigan University. She was employed as a bookkeeper, accountant, and Office Administrator for several area businesses. She was a member...

Violet Arlene Gilmore

Violet Arlene Gilmore

Aug 31, 2021

Violet A. Gilmore of Breckenridge, Michigan Beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center in St. Louis. She was 92 years old. Violet A. Dittmar was born on August 26, 1929, in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Merrill High School. She married the love of...

Rosaline "Rose" Coulson

Rosaline "Rose" Coulson

Aug 31, 2021

Rosaline "Rose" Coulson of Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away August 31, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. Age 80 years. Rose was born March 7, 1941, in Bad Axe, MI, to the late Frank and Anna (Oszust) Staszczyk. She graduated from Saginaw High School. Rose married Charles Coulson on August 21, 1965; he...

John  Robert  Edwards

John Robert Edwards

Aug 30, 2021

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, following a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 72 years old. John Robert Edwards was born on April 29, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert D. and Dorothy A. (Ulrich) Edwards. He was a 1967 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation John attended...

Mable Grandy

Mable Grandy

Aug 30, 2021

Mable M. Grandy St. Charles, Michigan Beloved wife passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 89 years. Mable was born on May 24, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the class of 1951. Mable married Galen Grandy on February 10,...