Obituaries
James Ellis Richardson
Apr 9, 2021
Our loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021. Age 90 years. James was born in the heart of the Great Depression in the Deep South to Dacy and Mary Lou (Adams) Richardson on September 12, 1930 in Sweet Water, Marengo County, Alabama. He was baptized at an early age in...
Nany Rutherford
Apr 9, 2021
Nancy Rutherford Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the age of 85 years. Born in Valhalla, New York on October 18, 1935 to the late Elizabeth Schram. She worked for Schmerheim Electric and later Bay Medical Center where she retired as a telemetry technician....
Billy Joe Klopf
Apr 8, 2021
Billy Joe Klopf Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home. Age 56 years. The son of the late Jeannette (Burns) and Donald Klopf was born November 4, 1964 in Flint, Michigan. He enjoyed fixing things for his family and friends, especially vehicles. He enjoyed playing Cornhole, Horseshoes and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are...
Howard Curtis Lamont, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Howard Curtis Lamont, Jr., age 87, of Wheeler, formerly of Thomas Township, passed away in the early hours of April 7, 2021, at Hearts Content AFC Home in Breckenridge, Michigan. Howard was born on June 5, 1933, to the late Howard C. and Myrtle (Neigh) Lamont, Sr, on his grandparent’s farm in Porter Township. He was a proud 1951 graduate...
Henry "Chip" Ciesielski
Apr 6, 2021
Henry “Chip” Ciesielski of Gladwin, Michigan, formerly of Cass City Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at HealthSource of Saginaw. He was 69 years old. Chip was born on December 19, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Henry Ciesielski and Mary Ann Antczak. Chip proudly served his country by enlisting in the...
Marvin J. Evon
Apr 5, 2021
Marvin J. Evon Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 85 years. The son of the late Marvin and Agnes (Bula) Evon, Marvin was born on December 12, 1935 in Birch Run, Michigan. He graduated from St. Charles...
Dorothy Ann Rankin
Apr 5, 2021
Our precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the age of 89 years. The daughter of the late Floyd A. and Leona Marie (Neuman) Slippy was born on May 18, 1931 in Saginaw. She graduated from St. Mary's High School, the class of 1949. She married Homer Richard Rankin...
Santos Joseph Cruz "Nach"
Apr 5, 2021
Beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend joined his father Hyman in Heaven on April 5, 2021 at the age of 31 years. Our beloved son, Santos was born on October 7, 1989 to Betty (Adrian) Gonzalez, Frank Medel, Jr. and the late Hyman Cruz. He attended Arthur Hill High School. Nach loved his job for Hull Supply Company. He...
Timothy Joseph Rousseau
Apr 3, 2021
Tim passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 3, 2021 at the age of 69 years. He was born on January 27, 1952 to Robert and Lorraine (Blake) Rousseau in Saginaw. Tim was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1970. He worked for General Motors for over 30 years before retiring. Tim...
Leonard Dickerson Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
Leonard Dickerson Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Ascension Genesys Hospital; at the age of 54 years. The son of Sally Allen and Leonard Dickerson, Leonard was born on May 29, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan. He worked for many years of loyal and dedicated service at Mid-Michigan Roofing....
FEMA Funeral Assistance Program
Apr 2, 2021
FEMA has announced they will reimburse families that incurred funeral expenses for a covid-19 related death after January 20, 2020 up to ,000.00. FEMA has recently announced an 800 number to call and apply, beginning on April 12, 2021.
A link to FEMA’s Frequently asked questions page and phone number to begin the application may be found here
COVID-19 Funeral...
James Howard Schmidt
Apr 1, 2021
James H. “Jim” Schmidt of Montrose, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Ascension – St. Mary’s Hospital. He was 66 years old. James H. Schmidt was born on December 14, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Robert Donald and Shirley Ann...
Allison Nemcik (Fulford)
Mar 31, 2021
Allison Nemcik (nee Fulford) Lake Wales, Florida, formerly of Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021; at the age of 59 years. The daughter of Joseph Fulford and Aletha Campbell, Allison was born on June 3, 1961, in Vero Beach, Florida. She graduated from Liberty High School with the class of 1979....
Eugene "Gene" Ellis Sheets
Mar 29, 2021
Eugene "Gene" E. Sheets passed away on March 29, 2021. Born in Bramen, Oklahoma, he grew up in the small Kansas farm town of Hoisington, where he starred on the basketball and football teams and also met his future wife. The two high school sweethearts married in 1954. After working in the oil fields in Colorado, he talked his way...
Robert D. Cook
Mar 28, 2021
Robert D. Cook Freeland, Michigan Beloved husband and father passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 77 years. The son of the late Lloyd Cook and Clara Markle, Robert was born on March 20, 1944, in St. Johns, Michigan. He graduated from Elsie High School with the...
Irene Marie Rohn
Mar 28, 2021
Irene M. Rohn Of Hemlock, MI Beloved mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was 84 years old. The daughter of the late Gordon and Marie (Schomaker) Bradford was born on February 18, 1937, in Saginaw. She married Arthur W. Rohn May 18, 1957. They were married 59 years. Irene was...
Tena C. Tarachas
Mar 28, 2021
Tena C. Tarachas Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectantly on Sunday March 28th 2021. She was born to Greek immigrants Christ and Pauline Vlangos in Detroit, Michigan on July 15, 1943. She was a graduate of Mumford High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beautiful sister Dolly Kapas and her twin brother Peter Vlangos. She is survived...
Glenn Roy Rodgers
Mar 26, 2021
Glenn Roy Rodgers of Marion Springs, Michigan, formerly of Northern Florida Beloved husband, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 26, 2021, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma, Michigan. He was 79 years old. Glenn Roy Rodgers was born on January 3, 1942, in Marion Township, to the late Leon Leslie and Gladys Irene (Rivard) Rogders. He...
June Anna Barst
Mar 25, 2021
June A. Barst of Hemlock Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was 83 years old. June Anna Otter was born July 11, 1937, in Hemlock, Michigan, to the late Everett E. and Helen (Kreger) Otter. She was a proud graduate...
Diane Simons
Mar 25, 2021
Diane passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Age 71 years. She was born October 24, 1949 at Saginaw General Hospital to Russell E. Simons and Molly P. (Kirby) Simons. She graduated in 1967 from Chesaning High School and immediately started her career at age 17 at the Saginaw ISD, retiring after 35 years. Diane...