Obituaries
Alice Frances Cook
Mar 17, 2021
Alice Frances Cook of Thomas Township, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at her home. She was 94 years old. Alice Frances Frappart was born on January 22, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Klebear and Katherine (Mattes) Frappart. She was a proud graduate of Ss. Peter & Paul High...
Ernestine Frost
Mar 15, 2021
Ernestine Frost of Merrill, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was 96 years old. Ernestine Doehring was born on December 6, 1924, in Merrill, Michigan, to the late Henry and Lucy (Siegmund) Doehring. She was a proud graduate of Merrill High School. Ernestine married the...
Dorothy Rivers
Mar 12, 2021
Dorothy Rivers Burt, Michigan Passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, March 12, 2021; at the age of 85 years. The daughter of the late Raymond and Marie (Jones) Hickmott, Dorothy was born on August 16, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Howard Rivers, on February 15, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan; he preceded her...
Margaret Hammis
Mar 12, 2021
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away surrounded by her family on March 12, 2021. Age 86 years. Margaret was born September 11, 1934, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Sova. She graduated from Holy Family High School and she married Philip L. Hammis on May 5, 1956. He predeceased her on March 17, 2017....
Sue Ann Lee
Mar 11, 2021
Our deeply cherished Sue Ann Lee passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the age of 80 years old. Sue spent her last days surrounded by her loved ones. Sue was born December 19, 1940 in Saginaw. One of five children of late Helen (Gunther) and Herbert Nelson. She married Frederick Lee, Jr. He predeceased her on June 23, 1990....
Carl Fredrick Miller
Mar 10, 2021
Carl passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 10, 2021 at the age of 81 years. He was born on August 16, 1939 to the late Carl and Geraldine (Karbowski) Miller in Saginaw. Carl served in the United States Marine Corps for nearly four years. He married Nancy Hale/ Evon on June 10, 1978 in Saginaw. Carl worked for Saginaw...
Ann Pardike
Mar 10, 2021
Beloved mother, wife and sister passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Wellspring Lutheran Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan at the age of 91 years. The daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice (Banks) Pardridge was born on May 4, 1929 in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, class of 1947. Ann...
Adam Buitron Jr.
Mar 10, 2021
Adam Buitron Jr., of Saginaw, MI Passed away on March 10, 2021. Age 71 years. Adam was born on December 29, 1949 in Saginaw, to the late Adan and Leona (Estrada) Buitron. Adam was a machine repairman for General Motors for over 35 years. He was married for 28 years to Maria Silvas. Adam enjoyed tejano music and loved dancing...
Steven J. Wahl
Mar 10, 2021
Beloved husband, brother, stepfather, grandfather passed away on March 10, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare after a two week battle with COVID-19. Steven peacefully passed into the loving hands of God with his wife, Carole, and stepson, Justin, present and surrounded by much love from all of his family who could not be with him due to COVID regulations. Those who...
Marcelline Lee "Marcy" Schafer
Mar 9, 2021
Marcelline Lee “Marcy” Schafer, 85, of Saginaw, MI, passed away Tuesday morning, March 9, 2021. Marcy was called to the Lord while at home surrounded by family; listening to her favorite song, “Amazing Grace.” In her final year of life, Marcy had moved up to a family home on Hardwood Lake; enjoying beautiful views, home cooked meals and constant visitors....
Elias "Lee" D. Gonzalez
Mar 8, 2021
Elias D. “Lee” Gonzalez Saginaw, Michigan Our loving father, grandfather and brother passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at home at the age of 80 years. The son of the late Elias C. and Romana (Deleon) Gonzalez, Elias was born September 21, 1940, in Beale, MI. He married Gloria Quiroz on June 1, 1979; she predeceased him on April 7,...
JoAnn Buriel
Mar 6, 2021
Our Matriarch Sister, Aunt, Mother and Cousin was called to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on March 6, 2021 at the age of 68 years. Jo was born to the late Henry and Mary Burrell/ Buriel on September 5, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan. Jo’s memory will be cherished by her siblings: Lee Nickerson, Thelma (Hezekiah) Harris of...
Lawrence Rudy Schraeder
Mar 6, 2021
Lawrence passed away on March, 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was 80 years of age. Lawrence was born on December 23, 1940 to the late Albert and Irene (Wenzel) Schraeder in Midland, Michigan. He married Bernieta Bendes on August 29, 1959 in St. Charles. Lawrence was employed with Saginaw Malleable Iron,...
Martha A. Painter
Mar 6, 2021
Martha A. Painter Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at King Nursing Home; at the age of 93 years. The daughter of the late Josef and Anna (Jedrus) Czarnecki, Martha was born on February 22, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. She married John L. Painter Sr. on May 21, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan;...
Alvo W. Polson
Mar 6, 2021
Alvo W. Polson Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father and grandfather passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at New Hope Valley; at the age of 91 years. The son of the late Charles and Nora (Tidwell) Polson, Alvo was born on March 31, 1929 in Camden, South Carolina. He graduated from high school in 1947, then spent several years in the...
Joyce Elaine (Holeman) Rydman
Mar 5, 2021
Joyce Elaine (Holeman) Rydman of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 83 years old. Joyce Elaine Brown was born on August 4, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Eber Hartsef and Virginia Margaret (Bellnap) Brown....
Pamela Jane Ashcraft
Mar 3, 2021
Pamela "Pam" Jane Ashcraft Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper; at the age of 70 years. The daughter of the late Walter and Lucille (Looker) Knowlton, Pam was born on February 14, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School with the class of...
Rosa M. (Jimenez) Castillo
Mar 3, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away March 3, 2021 at her home. Age 87 years old. Rosa Maria Jimenez was born March 22, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas. The daughter of the late Lorenzo and Guadalupe (Ivarra) Jimenez. She married Frank Delgado Castillo. He predeceased her. She was a member of St, Joseph Catholic Church. Rosa is survived...
COVID-19 Information
Mar 2, 2021
**UPDATE** While we have made great strides in battling this pandemic, we recognize there are still strides to be made before returning to normalcy. Today, the State of Michigan once again announced a plan to open its doors, and change gathering limitations. The March 2, 2021 MDHHS epidemic order gives the following limitations: • Indoor capacity is limited to 25...
Catherine C. Keenan
Mar 1, 2021
Catherine C. Keenan February 15, 1930- March 1, 2021 Catherine Cecelia Keenan (Kitty) Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother resided in Merrill, Michigan the majority of her life. She was the daughter of the late William P. and Katherine (Schrems) Hart. She grew up on Hart Farm located in James Township on Hart Rd. She graduated from St. Peter and Paul...






