Obituaries

Shannon Royce Ashton

Shannon Royce Ashton

Oct 7, 2020

Shannon Royce Ashton Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and loyal friend passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side; at the age of 49 years. The son of Kathleen C. (Belko) Ashton and the late Donald J. Ashton, Shannon was born on April 1, 1971 in Saginaw,...

Viesturs Vistins

Viesturs Vistins

Oct 7, 2020

Passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at St. Mary’s of Michigan at the age of 87 years. Viesturs Vistins was born in Daudzese, Latvia May 9, 1933 the son of Lucija Legzdins. He was a member of the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Rasma and Martins Zvaners and a granddaughter, Aleksandra Zvaners....

Arnold  Emil Catterfeld

Arnold Emil Catterfeld

Oct 7, 2020

Arnold Emil Catterfeld, Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Gladwin, Michigan Arnold passed away peacefully at his home on October 7, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born on August 22 , 1929 to the late Arnold and Sophia (Kratochvil) Catterfeld in Saginaw, Michigan. Arnold was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1947 and was a member...

Terry R.  Fitzgerald

Terry R. Fitzgerald

Oct 7, 2020

Terry R. Fitzgerald Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday October 7, 2020 at Covenant –Harrison at the age of 70 years. Terry was born July 2, 1950 in West Branch, Michigan, the son of the late Anthony and Glendora (McCracken) Fitzgerald. Surviving Terry is one son Brian Fitzgerald; two grandchildren Gage and Makenna; his long time companion Jean Ribble; the mother...

Ted  Joseph  Taylor

Ted Joseph Taylor

Oct 4, 2020

Ted Taylor, Freeland, Michigan Formerly of Zilwaukee, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Covenant Medical Center. He was 64 years old. Ted was born on March 18, 1956 to the late Gerald and Gail (Walton) Taylor in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1974. Ted...

Marilyn Blazo

Marilyn Blazo

Oct 4, 2020

Marilyn Blazo St. Charles, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 84 years. The daughter of the late John F. and Sara E. (Johnson) McInnis, Marilyn was born on July 4, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from...

Carol  Marie (Fowler)  Trudell

Carol Marie (Fowler) Trudell

Oct 4, 2020

Carol Marie (Fowler) Trudell of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. She was 65 years old. Carol Marie Fowler was born on June 8, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Russell L. and Elizabeth Clara (Indlekofer) Fowler. She was a proud 1973 graduate...

Mary Ellen Bartlett

Mary Ellen Bartlett

Oct 4, 2020

Mary Ellen Bartlett Freeland, Michigan Passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Toni and Trish House. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Dorothy Ellen (Turner) and Wilbur LeRoy Graham was born October 14, 1936 in Thomas Township. She married Clifford A. Bartlett, October 15, 1955. Her husband of 64 years survives her. She had been an active member...

Marion Chase

Marion Chase

Oct 3, 2020

Marion Chase, 97, passed away October 3, 2020 at Symphony Tri-Cities in Bay City, Michigan. Born in Mt. Carmel, PA, on February 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Barnes) Wilkinson and stepmother Margaret Wilkinson. For 62 wonderful years, she was the wife of the late Warren R. Chase who died in 2008. She was...

Kenneth C. Thom

Kenneth C. Thom

Oct 3, 2020

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Age 75 years. Kenneth was born on November 29, 1944, son of the late Leo and Lenora (Brandt) Thom, in Saginaw. He married Nancy Miller on June 26, 1965. She survives him. Kenneth retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after many years of service and was a member...

Maureen  (McGuire) Bosley

Maureen (McGuire) Bosley

Oct 3, 2020

Maureen (McGuire) Bosley of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. She was 81 years old. Maureen McGuire was born on July 17, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Bernard George and Dorothy Grace (Marz) McGuire. She...

Bernard "Bernie"  M.  Enos

Bernard "Bernie" M. Enos

Oct 2, 2020

Bernard “Bernie” M. Enos of Apple Valley, California, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2020, at his home. He was 66 years old. Bernie was born on December 4, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Samuel and Ann (Kennedy) Enos. He was a proud 1971 graduate of Arthur...

Laurel Jean McKnight

Laurel Jean McKnight

Oct 2, 2020

Laurel J. “Jean” McKnight Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away Friday October 2, 2020 at St. Francis Home at the age of 88 years. Laurel was born December 5, 1931 in Saginaw. The daughter of the late William and Violet (Rivett) Westendorf. She was a member of St. Francis of deSalle Parish; she was a member...

Diane Arvelia (Schomaker) McCartney

Diane Arvelia (Schomaker) McCartney

Sep 29, 2020

Diane Arvelia (Schomaker) McCartney Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 80 years. Diane was born on March 5, 1940 to William Wallace and Loretta May (Clark) Schomaker in Saginaw, Michigan. Lived in Bridgeport and she graduated from Saginaw High School in 1958....

Thomas C. Clemens

Thomas C. Clemens

Sep 28, 2020

Thomas C. Clemens Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at Caratel Inns, Saginaw. Age 78 years. The son of the late Mildred and Earl Clemens was born May 3, 1942, in Cheboygan, Michigan. He was a master craftsman and self-employed with his woodworking. He was also a bee keeper and a member of The Well Community Church, Hemlock....

Estella Hudeck

Estella Hudeck

Sep 28, 2020

Estella Hudeck Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Gaylord, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away at her home on Monday, September 28, 2020, at the age of 80 years. The daughter of the late Marvin and O. Berniece (Everman) Shepherd, Estella was born on March 23, 1940 in Gaylord, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School with the...

Helen Louise Boitel

Helen Louise Boitel

Sep 28, 2020

Helen Louise Boitel Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at Wellspring Hospice and Assisted Living. Age 103 years. Helen Louise Appel was born April 5, 1917 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Radewahn) Appel. She married Earl E. Robinson, June 22, 1946. He predeceased her in 1996. Later she married Harvey Boitel in 2002....

Stella "Stepka" Kukhahn

Stella "Stepka" Kukhahn

Sep 27, 2020

Stella “Stepka” Kukhahn Saginaw, Michigan Our loving and caring aunt and great-aunt passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Edgewood Assisted Living with her family at her side; at the age of 96 years. The daughter of the late Anthony and Louise (Semcych) Slyziuk, Stella was born on October 2, 1923 in Grandview, Manitoba, Canada. She graduated from high...

Pearl M. McGeorge

Pearl M. McGeorge

Sep 26, 2020

Pearl M. McGeorge Saginaw, MI Passed away, from natural causes, on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was 93 years old. She is now in heaven with her beloved husband Allen McGeorge. Pearl was born March 9, 1927 in Caro, Michigan, the daughter of the late William Howard and Lola (Hare) Remington. She married Allen L. McGeorge March 30, 1945 and...

Diane Keifer

Diane Keifer

Sep 25, 2020

Diane Keifer Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away Friday September, 25, 2020 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth, at the age of 74 years. The daughter of the late Raymond and Joyce (Hammer) Clifton was born on September 20, 1946 in Jackson Michigan. She married Stephen Lee Keifer May 10, 1963 Stephen predeceased her October 28, 2010....