Obituaries

Valerino  O.  Rodarte

Valerino O. Rodarte

Sep 25, 2020

Our beloved father, grandfather was taken home to his Lord on September 25, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Age 89, Valerino O. Rodarte was born April 28, 1931 in Uvalde, Texas to José Casamiro and Maria Refugio (Ortiz) Rodarte. The Rodarte family came to Saginaw as migrant workers to the Saginaw area in 1941, coming...

Duane R. Brayman, Sr

Duane R. Brayman, Sr

Sep 24, 2020

Duane R. Brayman Sr. Of Saginaw, MI Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went into the arms of Jesus on September 24, 2020. He was 79 years old. Duane was born on September 18, 1941 to the late Charles and Marletta (Rondo) Brayman in Saginaw. He married Betty Briggs in 1960, sharing 60 years of marriage; she...

Margaret  Lichon

Margaret Lichon

Sep 24, 2020

Margaret DeCaire Thompson Lichon Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt passed on to enjoy eternal life with God. She passed away September 24, 2020 at 99 years old. Margaret Agnes DeCaire Thompson Lichon was born June 4, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Chester and Ann DeCaire. She married Kenneth Thompson, he...

Erna  Miluns Gulbis

Erna Miluns Gulbis

Sep 23, 2020

Erna Miluns Gulbis Saginaw, Michigan Erna passed away peacefully at Bickford Memory Care Assisted Living on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 98 years. Erna was the daughter of the late Otto & Ottilija (Treillis) Sneps. She was born on September 12, 1922 in Aluksne, Latvia. Erna married the late Raimonds Miluns in 1943 in Latvia. Shortly after...

Robert and Carol Wesling

Robert and Carol Wesling

Sep 22, 2020

Wesling, Robert Charles 3/14/1953-9/22/2020 Wesling, Carol Linn 6/27/1954-12/3/2020 Freeland, MI Loving father, papa, brother, nephew, uncle and friend Robert “Bob” Wesling of Freeland, Michigan, age 67, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer September 22, 2020. He then welcomed his wife, Carol Linn Wesling on December 3, 2020 and...

James  Duncan

James Duncan

Sep 22, 2020

James passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 73. The son of the late Lewis and Lorraine (Jolsmburg) Duncan. He was born on September 26, 1946 in Redwing, Minnesota. He graduated from Clear Lake High school in Wisconsin, class of 1965. James served in the United States Army during1968 and 1969 in the...

Robert Charles Wesling

Robert Charles Wesling

Sep 22, 2020

Robert Charles Wesling Freeland, Michigan Loving husband, father, papa, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, Robert “Bob” Wesling of Freeland, Michigan, age 67, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on September 22, 2020. Bob was born on March 14, 1953 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of the late...

Thomas "TJ"  Allen  Willett

Thomas "TJ" Allen Willett

Sep 22, 2020

Thomas “TJ” Allen Willett of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, boyfriend, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his home. He was 24 years old. Thomas Allen Willett was born on March 9, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Thomas Allen and Karen Louise (Meyers) Willett. He was a proud 2014 graduate of Swan Valley High...

Barbara Jean Andrus

Barbara Jean Andrus

Sep 22, 2020

Barbara Jean Andrus Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Tuesday September 22, 2020 at Union Court Assisted Living, at the age of 80 years. Barbara was born April 24, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of the late John and Irene M. (Jungerheld) Lodge. She married Norbert W. Andrus August 18, 1961, and he...

Clarice "Clair" Kaplan

Clarice "Clair" Kaplan

Sep 22, 2020

Our loving mother and grandmother passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Age 78 years. Clair was born on August 3, 1942, daughter of the late Manuel and Irene (Carollo) Danz, in Detroit. She graduated from the University of Guam, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She continued to live in Guam working as a substitute teacher at the...

Donald  Ray  Keyes

Donald Ray Keyes

Sep 21, 2020

Donald Ray Keyes Saginaw, Michigan Donald passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at the age of 63 years. He was born on April 11, 1957 to the late Austin and Mildred (Richards) Keyes in Huntington, West Virginia. Donald was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Some would say Don was blessed with the gift of gab, striking up conversation...

Carolyn  Evelyn  Byron

Carolyn Evelyn Byron

Sep 20, 2020

Carolyn Byron Saginaw, Michigan Carolyn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 21, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She was born on June 8, 1929 to the late Goddfried and Eva (Metzler) Meyer. Carolyn graduated from Arthur Hill High School; she later married Kenneth Byron on January 6, 1951 in Saginaw. He...

Betty  Catherine  Egerer

Betty Catherine Egerer

Sep 20, 2020

Betty Catherine Egerer of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was 95 years old. Betty Catherine Ferchau was born on August 7, 1925, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Chester M. and Margaret (Girard) Ferchau. She married the love of her life, Warren Michael Egerer on June 29, 1946,...

John Carl Weiskirch

John Carl Weiskirch

Sep 19, 2020

John Carl Weiskirch Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home, with his family at his side. At the age of 59 years. The son of Donald and Betty Lou (Brendly) Weiskirch, John was born on March 23, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School...

Lillian "Lil" Elaine  Giltrop

Lillian "Lil" Elaine Giltrop

Sep 17, 2020

Lillian “Lil” Elaine Giltrop of Birch Run, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was 89 years old. Lillian Elaine Ureche was born on May 15, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George and Magdalena (Erli) Ureche. She was a...

Robert J.  Plamp

Robert J. Plamp

Sep 17, 2020

Passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Age 70 years. Robert was born on October 10, 1949, son of the late Elmer and Lucille (Petee) Plamp, in Saginaw. He had worked at Wally King Services for quite some time, enjoyed listening to Country music and watching movies. Robert is survived by two children, Shirley (Richard) Fileck and Scott Plamp (Trish...

Melvin "Mel" J.  Brockett

Melvin "Mel" J. Brockett

Sep 14, 2020

Melvin “Mel” Junior Brockett of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was 78 years old. Melvin Junior Brockett was born on April 10, 1942, in Owosso, Michigan, to the late Marjorie (Swedberg) Brockett. He was a proud graduate of St. Charles...

Suzanne "Sue"  D.  Anderson

Suzanne "Sue" D. Anderson

Sep 13, 2020

Suzanne “Sue” Dee Anderson of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at New Hope Valley Assisted Living. She was 75 years old. Suzanne D. Loeblein was born on February 22, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Russell and Lois (Wilhelm) Loeblein. She was a proud 1962 graduate of Arthur Hill High...

Achilles "Kelly"  Caris

Achilles "Kelly" Caris

Sep 12, 2020

Achilles “Kelly” Caris of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was 91 years old. Achilles was born on March 29, 1929, in a small village in Greece called Perivlepton. He grew up in the city of Lamia. Achilles served 2 years...

Rosalee D. Wing

Rosalee D. Wing

Sep 12, 2020

Passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the age of 83 years. The daughter of the late Donald and Rose Pelton was born on September 11, 1937 in Thompsonville, Michigan. Rosalee married Nelson D. Wing on December 13, 1958; he predeceased her on January 30, 2015. Graduated Sexton High School in Lansing and then graduated from...