Obituaries
Delbert R. Letson
Aug 30, 2021
Our loving father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2021. Age 76 years. He was born on March 13, 1945, son of the late Beatrice (Bailey) and Delbert Letson, in Saginaw. Delbert retired from General Motors and was a member of the U.A.W. He married Laurine Glaser, she predeceased him. Delbert loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Douglas A. Smith
Aug 28, 2021
Douglas "Doug" Smith Swan Creek, MI Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the age of 71 years. The son of the late Oren and Minnie (Samson) Smith was born on June 13, 1950 in Saginaw. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea. Doug married Carol Lintern on July 22, 1972;...
Joyce Edith Schumacher
Aug 28, 2021
Joyce Edith Schumacher of Thomas Township Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was 83 years old. Joyce Edith Abler was born on June 16, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Maximillian J. and Margaret R. (Wiltse) Abler. She was...
Linda Northrup
Aug 26, 2021
Linda Northrup Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife and mother passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 62 years. The daughter of the late Grant and Shirley (Allen) Dennis, Linda was born on December 8, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class...
Colleene Kay Walling
Aug 26, 2021
Colleene Walling loved taking adventures. She enjoyed countless road trips and tourist traps to see the world’s biggest this or the world’s smallest that. She took most of those adventures with her beloved family, who were her very heart and soul. That heart and soul surrounded her as she took one last adventure, passing peacefully in the early hours of...
Timothy "Tim" David Edgley
Aug 25, 2021
Timothy “Tim” David Edgley of Merrill, Michigan Beloved son, brother, soul mate, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Saginaw, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 42 years old. Tim was born on October 7, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bonnie L. Edgley and Brian Grunwell. He was...
Dan Lago Jr
Aug 22, 2021
Dan Lago Jr Gladwin, MI Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the age of 52 years. Dan was born February 15, 1969, to Sharon and Dan Lago Sr in Saginaw, MI. Dan was employed through Local 47 as an Insulator. Dan enjoyed fishing, hunting, and especially spending time with family and his precious granddaughter, Mahkenna. Dan is...
Floyd Emerson Wetherell Sr.
Aug 21, 2021
Floyd Emerson Wetherell Sr. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Brittany Manor, Midland. Age 81 years. The son of the late Noami New Year (Comstock) and Emerson James Wetherell was born February 3, 1940 in Midland, Michigan. He married Barbara Ann Kehoe, September 20, 1975. She survives him. Floyd had been employed by Johnston Contracting. He was...
Ronald "Ron" N. Wachner Jr.
Aug 21, 2021
Ronald “Ron” N. Wachner Jr. Birch Run, Michigan Beloved father and grandfather passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison, with his family at his side; at the age of 66 years. The son of Ronald N. Sr. and the late Elizabeth A. (Cavenaugh) Wachner, Ron was born on May 8, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan. He...
Ernest "Larry" Delemeester
Aug 20, 2021
Ernest “Larry” Delemeester of St. Charles, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan. He was 81 years old. Larry Delemeester was born on February 14, 1940, in Merrill, Michigan, to the late Ernest George and Elizabeth (Naessens) Delemeester. He was...
Shannan Lynn McQuaid
Aug 20, 2021
Shannan Lynn McQuaid Midland, Michigan Passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Henry Ford Hospital following a lengthy illness. Age 48 years. The daughter of Alfinio Olivarez and the late Debria Ann Fairchild was born September 15, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Gladwin High School, Class of 1991 where she played volleyball and softball. She married Matthew McQuaid,...
Thomas "Tom" Clairmont
Aug 19, 2021
Thomas "Tom" Clairmont of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021. Age 59 years. Tom was born September 19, 1961, in Saginaw to Barbara (Rabideau) and the late Jerrold Clairmont. He was a graduate of Swan Valley High School, class of 1980. Tom spent many years working as a cashier for Meijer in Shields. He enjoyed singing karaoke...
Kenneth "Ken" C. Green Jr.
Aug 17, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” C. Green Jr. of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Symphony-TriCities. He was 85 years old. Kenneth Cordell Green Jr. was born on May 28, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Kenneth Cordell and Eva May (Bloomer) Green...
Jack Allen Colpean Sr.
Aug 17, 2021
Jack Allen Colpean Sr. St. Charles, MI Passed away August 17, 2021, at Union Court Assisted Living. Age 93 years. The son of the late Emil and Goldie (Sulcer) Colpean, Jack was born June 1, 1928 in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School. He then proudly served three years in the Army National Guard. Jack went on...
Scott Allen Zuziak
Aug 17, 2021
Scott passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Age 58 years. He was born on May 17, 1963, son of the late Barbara Jean Zuziak, in Saginaw. Scott was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and had been employed with Sonoco Protective Solutions in Owosso with 25 years of service. Scott will be missed by his aunts,...
Margaret "Marge" Pluto
Aug 17, 2021
Margaret “Marge” Pluto Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 81 years. The daughter of the late Ray and Margaret (Cove) Hartman, Marge was born on July 27, 1940, in Owendale, Michigan. She married...
Arbutus (Ardie) Mae Smith
Aug 16, 2021
Arbutus (Ardie) May Smith Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at her home. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Edna (Rexius) and George Willman was born September 28, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School. She married James K. Smith, March 19, 1955. He passed away November 27, 2019. Ardie enjoyed traveling, camping,...
Beatrice G. Wesson
Aug 15, 2021
Beatrice G. Wesson Saginaw, Michigan Bea passed away Sunday August 15, 2021 at Covenant – Cooper at the age of 94 years. Bea was born December 10, 1926 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Nellie (Preston) Huntoon. She married Alfred Wesson April 12, 1944 in Saginaw; Alfred predeceased her August 28, 1999. She was...
Amy "Toots" Louise Maddox
Aug 14, 2021
Amy “Toots” Maddox, age 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Amy was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She and her husband Jim loved spending time on their deck sipping a Miller Lite. Amy also loved spending time with family, taking shopping trips with...
Peter Brian Lorence
Aug 12, 2021
Peter Brian Lorence of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved partner, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 49 years old. Peter Brian Lorence was born on January 9, 1972, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Marilyn Ratliff. He was a proud 1990 graduate of Kirksville High School. Following graduation,...