Obituaries
Phyllis J. Gushen
Jan 1, 2021
Passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Covenant Hospital at the age of 87 years. Phyllis was born in Flint, MI on January 12, 1933 and moved to Saginaw in 1948. She was the daughter of the late Royalston and Helen (Gunnell) Gushen. She is survived by two sisters: Carol Laesch, Janice Martin and niece Becky (Ken) Kerouac and also...
Murray J. Brubaker
Dec 31, 2020
Murray J. Brubaker - Saginaw Township, Michigan Murray James Brubaker, 85, of Saginaw Township passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side after a brief illness on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Murray was born on January 14, 1935 in Gladwin County, Michigan, the son of Paul Raymond and Lila (Haddix) Brubaker. He graduated from Gladwin High School...
Sandra Rigda
Dec 31, 2020
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on December 31,2020, at the age of 69 years. The daughter of the late Frank Allen and Erma (Zietz) Wachowicz, was born on January 29, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan. Sandy married Charles A. Rigda on August 27, 1966. He survives her. She enjoyed camping in the summer and spending winters in...
Lisa Gehringer
Dec 30, 2020
Lisa Gehringer of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, sister-in-law, grandma, and friend passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was 52 years old. Lisa Gehringer was born on September 1, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James and Lorraine (Russell) Gehringer. She was a proud 1986...
Tony Steve Hatzke
Dec 30, 2020
Tony Steve Hatzke Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Shields Comfort Care; at the age of 93 years. The son of the late August and Agnes (Zahn) Hatzke, Tony was born on October 8, 1927, in Fremont Township, Michigan. He proudly served his...
Joseph Thomas McQueen
Dec 30, 2020
Joseph passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Joe was born on December 20, 1950 to the late Bruce and Patricia (Valliere) McQueen in Merrill, Michigan. Joseph was a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1969. He...
Donald E. Deford
Dec 29, 2020
Deford, Donald E. Saginaw, MI Donald E. Deford passed away December 29, 2020 at his home at the age of 91 years. He was born on January 1, 1929, to the late Ernest L. Deford and Gladys R. (Groom) Deford in Saginaw. Don graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1947. He graduated from GMI Institute (Kettering University) in 1952....
Monico Godina
Dec 29, 2020
Monico Godina Carrollton, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Juan and Estafana (Alonso) Godina was born on May 4, 1937 in Texas. He graduated from Saginaw High School. Monico married Gloria Godina on July 10,1966; she predeceased him on February 13,...
F. Kenneth Hall
Dec 27, 2020
F. Kenneth Hall, 83, of Saginaw (formerly of Vassar, Michigan) passed away on December 27, 2020. Ken was born to parents Frank and Beatrice Hall, on March 14, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ken graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and received a degree in petroleum engineering from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Ken is survived by...
Margaret Irene Castanon
Dec 27, 2020
Margaret Irene Castanon of Thomas Township Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was 73 years old. Margaret Irene Castillo was born on April 29, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Encarnacion and Rose (Unzueta) Castillo. She was proud 1965 graduate of St....
Patricia Ann Roy
Dec 26, 2020
Patricia passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She was born on January 9, 1939 to the late Cloyse and Fay (Allison) Serr in Saginaw. Patricia married Robert Roy Sr. on in August of 1956 in Saginaw; they were married for 18 years. Robert preceded her in death in 1993. She spent nearly...
Joyce E. Lerche
Dec 26, 2020
Joyce E. Lerche Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Bavarian Comfort Care; at the age of 97 years. The daughter of the late Miles E. and Lillian M. (Turkish) Dean, Joyce was born on February 16, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a long-time member of Calvary Community Church. Joyce...
Jeanne Margaret Bachula
Dec 26, 2020
Jeanne Margaret Bachula Lansing, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away December 26, 2020, at the Regency of Lansing, West. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Louise Baker was born February 12, 1933 on Marquette Island, Michigan. She married Frank Bachula, April 1, 1980. He passed away August 15, 2005. Jeanne was a member of the Chippewa Indian...
Shirley Sager Kraatz
Dec 26, 2020
Beloved wife, mom, Grammy, sister, aunt & friend went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2020. A lifelong resident of Saginaw, Shirley was born July 16, 1930 to Evelyn (Coger) & Abner Sager. She graduated Arthur Hill High School in 1948 and attended Central Michigan University. Shirley’s first job was at Reichle Supply Co, where her dad...
Carmen Cisneros Lopez
Dec 25, 2020
Carmen Cisneros Lopez Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper; with her family at her side. At the age of 100 years. The daughter of the late Luis and Maria (Perez) Cisneros, Carmen was born on July 24, 1920 in Zacatecas, Mexico. She married Pedro...
Norma J. Wegner
Dec 25, 2020
Wegner, Norma J. (Lolmaugh) passed away Friday, December 25, 2020; at the age of 82. Daughter of the late Elmer & Verma (Tucker) Lolmaugh, Norma was born February 26, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Clarence Wegner on September 15, 1956; he preceded her in death on February 27, 2003. Norma worked for many loyal and dedicated years at Hemlock...
Louis "Lou" Lara
Dec 25, 2020
Louis “Lou” Lara Saginaw Township Lou passed away Friday December 25, 2020 at home with his family by his side at the age of 88 years. He was born August 25, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Gabriel and Virginia (Sefuentes) Lara. Lou retired from Grey Iron Foundry following 37 years of service. He served in the...
Richard David Aldrich
Dec 24, 2020
Richard David Aldrich Ithaca, Michigan Richard passed away Thursday December 24, 2020 at home at the age of 67 years. He was born July 10, 1953 in Saginaw Michigan the son of the late Leslie and Viola (Young) Aldrich. Surviving are his siblings; Marcella (Elwood) Wilson, Lloyd (Belle) Aldrich, Sylvia “Tillie” (Vernell) Butcher, Marie (Noel) Ceja, Bill Aldrich, and Leo...
Maurine Edith VanHerweg
Dec 24, 2020
Maurine Edith (Struble) VanHerweg Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great grandmother passed away peacefully, December 24, 2020 at her home. Age 96 years. The daughter of the late Ella (Bailey) and Harley Struble was born March 24, 1924 in South Haven, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1940. She married Henry Joseph VanHerweg, June...
Mary R. Garrett
Dec 23, 2020
Mary R. Garrett Saginaw, MI Wife of James B. Garrett Passed away on December 23, 2020 at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 96 years. She was born September 27, 1924 in Revere, Massachusetts to the late Martin and Carol (Bowes) Rostzinko. Mary and James were married June 27, 1970; he predeceased her in October of 2013. Mary will be deeply missed...
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