Obituaries
Alice Marie Ahlschwede
Jan 16, 2021
Alice Marie Ahlschwede Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly, January 16, 2021, at Covenant. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Grace Mary (Whitson) and Earnest Doras Ahlschwede was born April 4, 1939 in Crete, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska and received her Master’s degree from Central Michigan University. She taught in the Saginaw Public School system...
Joyce Alice Thormeier
Jan 16, 2021
Joyce Alice Thormeier of Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother left us suddenly on January 16, 2021, at age 94, for a place of peace and constant joy, reuniting with beloved family members and dear friends who preceded her there. Joyce was born on June 29, 1926, the oldest of five children given to the late Sidney...
Ray G. Garcia
Jan 15, 2021
Memorial Obituary In Loving Memory of Ray G. Garcia September 7th, 1930 - January 15th, 2021 Ray G. Garcia, Saginaw, MI passed away Friday January 15th, 2021 at Covenant hospital surrounded by his children. Ray 90 years young, was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. This wonderful strong man has left a permanent mark etched on the...
Rudolf "Rudy" E. Karis
Jan 13, 2021
Rudolf “Rudy” Elmer Karis of Spaulding Township, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Chesaning Comfort Care. He was 95 years old. Rudolf E. Karis was born on March 6, 1925, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert and Lydia (Schmidt) Karis. He proudly served his country with the United States Army...
Barbara Isolda Virginia Dickerson
Jan 13, 2021
Barbara passed away at Covenant Medical Center on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 71 years. She was born on January 31, 1949 to the late Leo and Christa (Rohr) Herbin in Heidelberg, Germany. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Barbara married Arthur Dickerson on November 22, 1969 in Saginaw. She spent most of her...
Shirley L. Durkacy
Jan 11, 2021
Shirley L. Durkacy Saginaw, MI Passed away on January 11, 2021 at Pioneer Specialty Hospital at the age of 89 years. Shirley was born on November 02, 1931 in Saginaw, MI to the late Eli Clements and Frieda (Mohr) Splatt. She attended Chicago Floral Arts School and worked as a Floral Designer. Shirley is survived by a daughter, Kelly Durkacy-Somerfield...
Joan Clark
Jan 11, 2021
Joan Clark (Poulter) of Birch Run, was born in London, England on July 19, 1920. She was the only daughter of Harry and Alice Poulter. Once an adult, she worked as a telephone operator during World War II. She met Corporal Robert H. Clark over the telephone, having just arrived with the 887 MP Company, attached to headquarters 8th Air...
Katharina (Egertz) Ross
Jan 11, 2021
Katharina (Egertz) Ross Went home to our Lord with family by her side on January 11, 2021. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late Johann and Rosalia (Quintus) Egertz was born on December 13, 1928, in Yugoslavia, the oldest of 10 children. She married Jacob Ross on January 27, 1951 in Hohenpeisenberg, Germany. He predeceased her after 62 years...
Marilyn Ann Jurek
Jan 10, 2021
Marilyn passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the age of 89 years. She was born on May 29, 1931 to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Latty/ Walters) Williams in Saginaw. Marilyn attended Saginaw High School. She married Russell Jurek on October 14, 1950 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Saginaw. They shared 53 years...
Gail M. Vance
Jan 10, 2021
Gail M. Vance Saginaw, Michigan Passed away January 10, 2021, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Ethel (Elsworth) and Walter Kitter was born October 15, 1937 in Alpena, Michigan. She married James R. Vance, October 16, 1965. Her husband of 55 years survives her. She was a member of the American Legion Post #439 Auxiliary. Surviving...
Georgia Ann Latty
Jan 9, 2021
Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on February 22, 1929 to the late Dayton and Ann (Stapert) Surplice in Midland, Michigan. Georgia graduated from Saginaw High School. On November 3, 1962 she married Russell Latty. Georgia was employed with Lufkin Rule as a line worker for...
Pamela "Pam" Kay (Seegmiller) Hill
Jan 8, 2021
Pamela "Pam" Kay (Seegmiller) Hill Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and nana passed away on January 8, 2021, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 67 years. The daughter of the late Earl and Nancy Seegmiller, Pam was born on September 26, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married her one love, Donald "Don" Jay Hill,...
David Warren Drake I
Jan 8, 2021
David Warren Drake I Saginaw, Michigan Beloved boyfriend, father, brother, uncle, nephew and friend passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. At the age of 80 years. The son of the late Martin Albert and Ella Olivia (Bacon) Drake, David was born on February 25, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High...
Randall Romain
Jan 7, 2021
Randall passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 75 years. He was born on July 16, 1945 to the late Roger and Juliann (Wegner) Romain in Saginaw. Randall was a graduate of Hemlock High School, class of 1963. He married Bonnie on June 17, 1967 in Saginaw. Randall worked as a Controls Engineer, he retired in...
Patrick Gomez Jr
Jan 7, 2021
Patrick “Pat” Gomez Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 75 years old. Patrick Gomez Jr. was born on July 30, 1945, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Patrick and Manuela (Hernandez)...
Linda Rae Tibbits
Jan 6, 2021
Tibbits, Linda Rae 6/25/1944 - 1/6/2021 Linda Rae (Nickell) Tibbits, age 76, peacefully went to heaven in the arms of Jesus, early morning, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 with her husband and children by her side at Edgewood Assisted Living Center in Saginaw. Linda was born June 25, 1944 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Joseph Edison and Lela Mae...
Thelma M. Schoenknecht
Jan 6, 2021
Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Age 93 years. Thelma was born on July 24, 1927, daughter of the late Oscar and Catherine (McGuire) Deibel, in Saginaw. She married Ruben Schoenknecht on October 30, 1948. He predeceased her in May 1982. She was a member of Immanuel...
Audrey Ann Fobear
Jan 5, 2021
Audrey Ann Fobear of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 89 years old. Audrey Ann Wenzel was born on June 17, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Martin and Luella (Leland) Wenzel. She married the love of her life, Floyd Fobear Jr....
Kandis Anne (Leach) Burns
Jan 5, 2021
Kandis Anne (Leach) Burns of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at her home. She was 74 years old. Kandis Anne Leach was born on April 25, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Frank T. and Nina M. (Hickling) Leach. She was a proud 1964 graduate of Arthur Hill High...
Jesus "Jesse" Betancourt
Jan 5, 2021
Surrounded by his family, Jesus "Jesse" Betancourt of Merrill, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2021, at the age of 82. Jesse was born in Edinburg, TX on November 29, 1938 to the late Martin and Rosaria (Palomarez) Betancourt. In 1957, Jesse married his wife of 64 years Gumecinda Rodriguez. Jesse retired from General Motors after 25 years of service...






