Obituaries
Terrence "Terry" Lynch
Nov 3, 2020
Terrence “Terry” Patrick Lynch of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and brother passed away on November 3, 2020, peacefully at his home, after an extended illness, with his family by his side. He was 65 years old. Terrence Patrick Lynch was born on November 17, 1954, in Madison, Wisconsin, to the late William and Eleanor (McCormick) Lynch. Throughout his life,...
Robert Kenneth Slancik
Nov 3, 2020
Robert Kenneth Slancik, Saginaw, Michigan Robert K. Slancik, 84, husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Tuesday evening, November 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on December 20, 1935 in Saginaw to the late Michael and Anna (Churnesky) Slancik. He graduated from Saginaw High School, class of 1953. Robert served in the United States Air...
Leon Joseph Archambault
Nov 1, 2020
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away November 1, 2020. Age 76 years. The son of the late Audrey (Foster) and Vernon James Archambault was born June 21, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from the Michigan School for the Deaf. Leon married Joyce Zimmerman, August 6, 1966. She survives him. He was a co-founder of the Tri-city...
Dora L. Garrison
Nov 1, 2020
Dora, Garrison Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Lansing Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away Sunday November 1, 2020 at Covenant- Cooper at the age of 83 years. Dora was born February 25, 1937 the daughter of the late Harold E. and Rose D. (Sayan) Goodboo. She married Franklin Garrison June 18, 1955 Frank predeceased her June 17, 2009. Dora...
Donald "Shortcake" Curtis
Nov 1, 2020
Donald “Shortcake” Curtis, Tawas, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Donald passed away peacefully surrounded by his family following a short illness, on November 1, 2020 in Saginaw. He was 87 years of age. Donald was born on June 23, 1933 to the late Edgar and Charlotte Curtis in Saginaw. He later married the love of his life, Dorothy Limberg. She...
Betty J. Stricklin
Oct 30, 2020
Betty J. Stricklin Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 91 years. The daughter of the late Louis and Alma (Livly) Grady, Betty was born on July 11, 1929 in Shrewsbury, West Virginia. She married George “Dave” Stricklin...
Mary Jo Adams
Oct 30, 2020
Mary Jo Adams, Freeland, Michigan Formerly of Charlevoix, Michigan Mary Jo passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Brian’s House following a short illness. She was 83 years of age. Mary Jo was born on July 21, 1937 to the late William L. and Dorothy J. (Fairchild) Parrish in Charlevoix, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High, class of 1955....
JoAnne Lucille Lonsway
Oct 30, 2020
JoAnne Lucille Lonsway Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at Harper Hospital, 81 years of age, on Friday, October 30, 2020. She possessed a great faith and love of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the holy family. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She was born on March 8, 1939, Omaha, Nebraska,...
Kenneth Otto Wenzel
Oct 29, 2020
Kenneth Otto Wenzel passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his home at the age of 97. Born December 16, 1922 to George and Hazel (Dunham Clark) Wenzel. He married Helen Maier on October 27, 1945; she predeceased him in 1969. He married Mildred Clark Church on September 5, 1970: she predeceased him in 2013. He loved his...
Archie Robinson
Oct 28, 2020
ARCHIE ROBINSON, Saginaw, MI went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Archie was born in Pleasantville, NJ on October 17, 1949 to William and Bennie Robinson. He attended Hillsdale College and was a standout on the baseball and football teams where he earned All American honors and was inducted into the...
David B. Carpenter
Oct 27, 2020
Our loving father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Age 80 years. David was born on March 16, 1940, son of the late Quentin and Maxine (Holt) Carpenter, in Flint. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1958 and was an outstanding football player. David went on to complete the X-Ray Technician...
Cris Allen Miller
Oct 26, 2020
Cris passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born on September 19, 1952, the oldest of four brothers. Cris is survived by his wife, Brenda and three brothers: Neil Miller, Paul Miller, Kevin Corl and several nieces and nephews. Cris was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 1970....
Helen Agnes Schoonmaker
Oct 26, 2020
Passed peacefully from this Earth on Monday, October 26 at the age of 96. She was born to the late John and Susie Zazo on the 23rd of June 1924 on the family farm in Merrill, MI. She married Elton Schoonmaker on October 30, 1948. He predeceased her on November 30, 2001. Helen was employed at Eaton Manufacturing during World...
Randy L. Biermaker (Bier)
Oct 26, 2020
Randy L. Biermaker (Bier) of Bridgeport, MI Passed away on October 26, 2020. Age 63 years. Randy was born on February 10, 1957 in Saginaw to the late Alonzo and Marlene (Hahn) Biermaker. He was a 1975 graduate of Bridgeport High School. Randy proudly served in the United States Army for four years. On August 10, 1985, he married Kelly...
Clifford "Pete" Deforest Schneider
Oct 25, 2020
Clifford “Pete” Deforest Schneider of Wheeler, Michigan Beloved husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his home with his wife by his side. He was 93 years old. Clifford Deforest Schneider was born on June 30, 1927, in Breckenridge, to the late Deforest Clifton and Viola (Sampson) Schneider. He married the love...
Bertha A. (Reeves) Hall
Oct 25, 2020
Bertha A. (Reeves) Hall of Saginaw, MI The best wife and mother you could ever ask for passed away October 25, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was 70 years old. Bertha Reeves was born on September 29, 1950 in Saginaw to the late Perry & Viola (Daniels) Reeves. She married Walter Hall on October 9, 2000. Bertha loved sewing...
Elmer Vern Irish
Oct 24, 2020
Elmer V. Irish of Saginaw, Michigan formerly of Freeland Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare – Cooper. He was 74 years old. Elmer Vern Irish was born on March 8, 1946, in Saginaw, to the late Elmer B. and Barbara (Amy) Irish. He honorably served his country by enlisting...
Patricia Ann Martin
Oct 23, 2020
Our loving mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. Age 81 years. Patricia was born on May 9, 1939, daughter of the late Marie Josephine (Thomas) and Raymond James Lee, in Saginaw. Pat married Jerry Martin on May 28, 1960. He predeceased her on May 1, 2000. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church....
Mary Elizabeth Campbell
Oct 20, 2020
Mary Campbell, Merrill, Michigan Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan Mary passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, following a long battle with lung cancer. She was 69 years of age. Mary was born on September 21, 1951 to Harold and Marion (Evans) Schornick in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Hemlock High School, class of 1970. On May...
David James Whitman
Oct 20, 2020
Passed away on October 20, 2020 at the age of 68 years. The son of the late Williard and Helen (Thomas) Whitman was born on August 26, 1952 in Saginaw. He retired from the Palace of Auburn Hills after 27 years of service. He was a member of Calvary United Brethren Church. He enjoyed fishing and working on and riding...