Obituaries

Kay Elizabeth   Ballien

Kay Elizabeth Ballien

Nov 30, 2020

Kay Elizabeth Ballien (Davis) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away November 30, 2020 at HealthSource, Saginaw. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Evalyn (Findlay) and Maurice Davis was born August 16, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She married Philip E. Ballien on January 9, 1956. Her husband of 64 years survives her. She was an active member of her church, at...

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Taylor

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Taylor

Nov 30, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Taylor Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away on November 30, 2020; at the age of 67 years. The daughter of the late Louis Howard and Luella (Cregeur) Howard, Beth was born on February 16th, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Buena Vista High School, with the class of 1971. Beth married Donald “Don”...

Melissa "Missy"  Marie (Jimenez)  Castillo

Melissa "Missy" Marie (Jimenez) Castillo

Nov 30, 2020

Melissa “Missy” Marie (Jimenez) Castillo of Grand Rapids, formerly of Saginaw, Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, companion, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was 45 years old. Melissa Marie Jimenez was born on April 17, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to David and Mary...

Patricia "Pat" M. Eckart

Patricia "Pat" M. Eckart

Nov 30, 2020

Patricia “Pat” M. Eckart The Brook of Gladwin, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center; at the age of 91 years. The daughter of the late Stephen and Geraldine (Miner) Connor, Pat was born on April 3, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. She achieved a degree as...

Kenneth J. Roy

Kenneth J. Roy

Nov 28, 2020

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the age of 83 years. The son of the late John and Alice (Wyma) Roy was born on March 11, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War- stationed in Germany. Ken married Annemarie Albrecht; she survives him. He owned...

Pedro Rodarte

Pedro Rodarte

Nov 28, 2020

Pedro Rodarte Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. At the age of 81 years. The son of the late Matilda and Candeleria (Pichardo) Rodarte, Pedro was born on May 4, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. Pedro married Sulema Garcia on August 26, 1967; she...

Sharon  Lynne  Miller

Sharon Lynne Miller

Nov 28, 2020

Sharon passed away at Covenant Medical Center on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the age of 78 years. She was born on April 5, 1942 to the late Wilford and Vernetta (Kiley) Kerridge in Saginaw. Sharon was a graduate of Saginaw High School, class of 1960. She continued her education at Central Michigan University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Science...

Maria "Lucy" Delaluz Grunwell

Maria "Lucy" Delaluz Grunwell

Nov 28, 2020

Maria “Lucy” Delaluz Grunwell Saginaw, Michigan Maria Delaluz Garcia Grunwell passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home; with her family at her side; at the age of 71 years. “Lucy”, as she was affectionately called, was born August 8, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Felix and Carmen Garcia. She resided in Saginaw her most of her life....

George  Marcus  Bandemer

George Marcus Bandemer

Nov 27, 2020

George Marcus Bandemer, husband of Sally (Hiser) Bandemer, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and loyal friend of many passed away peacefully from complications due to COVID-19 on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 69. Growing up on the east side of Detroit along the Detroit River in the early 1950s, George was an ardent fan of the Gold Cup...

Carlena Fay Gorte

Carlena Fay Gorte

Nov 26, 2020

Carlena Fay Gorte Houghton Lake, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday November 26, 2020 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 95 years. Carlena was born November 30, 1924 in Vassar, Michigan, the daughter of the late Carl and Fay (Nalley) Armstrong. She married John F. Gorte June 1, 1946 and he predeceased her May 27,...

Russell H. Spicer

Russell H. Spicer

Nov 26, 2020

Russell H. Spicer, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Thanksgiving morning, 11/26/2020. He was born in Saginaw, to Clifford and Mildred Spicer, and graduated from Arthur Hill High School. Now in the presence of the Lord he is no doubt reuniting with many friends and his beloved wife Maxey, who predeceased him March 9, 2018 after 68...

Ruth Inez Shields

Ruth Inez Shields

Nov 26, 2020

Ruth Inez Shields Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at her home. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late Sarah (Olson) and Henry Henriksen was born October 8, 1930 in Munising, Michigan. She married John J. Shields, September 2, 1950. Her husband of 70 years survives her. She served as secretary with her husband in their insurance...

Sandra  Finkbeiner

Sandra Finkbeiner

Nov 25, 2020

Sandra Finkbeiner Saginaw, Michigan Sandra passed away peacefully at Barton Woods Assisted Living on November 25, 2020 at the age of 82 years. She was born on February 11, 1938 to the late Harold and Gladys (Loubert) Bluer in Saginaw. Sandra married Roger Finkbeiner on August 15, 1959 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The two were married for 58 years...

Robert  Allen  Klein

Robert Allen Klein

Nov 24, 2020

Robert “Bob” Allen Klein of Carrollton, Michigan Beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 71 years old. Robert Allen Klein was born on March 4, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Willard and Eleanor (Newsted) Klein. He was a proud 1967 graduate of Carrollton High School. Following graduation,...

Robert L. "Bob" Frank

Robert L. "Bob" Frank

Nov 24, 2020

Robert L. “Bob” Frank Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. At the age of 78 years. The son of the late Alfred T. and Eleanor A. (Degroat) Frank, Bob was born on August 1, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan. Bob graduated from Arthur Hill High School, with the class of 1960. He was...

James E. Fitch

James E. Fitch

Nov 23, 2020

James Fitch Saginaw, Michigan Age 78, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Janice K. Goold. They shared 58 years of marriage. He was born May 18th, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Gladys (Draves) and George Fitch. He attended Delta College, served in the U.S. Air Force, and was employed...

David T. Currier

David T. Currier

Nov 23, 2020

David T. Currier Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home, with his family at his side. At the age of 84 years. The son of the late Frank LeRoy and Vernetta (Pritchett) Currier, David was born on November 27, 1935 in Vassar, Michigan. He...

Paul  Cameron  Cottle

Paul Cameron Cottle

Nov 22, 2020

Paul C. Cottle of Saint Charles, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at HealthSource of Saginaw. He was 85 years old. Paul Cameron Cottle was born on January 21, 1935, in West Branch, Michigan, to the late Myron Russell and Alice (Lathrop) Cottle. He married the love of his life, Burdeen...

Kenneth C. Hubbard

Kenneth C. Hubbard

Nov 22, 2020

The Lord took our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather home, on November 22, 2020. Age 75 years. Kenneth was born on April 18, 1945, son of the late Floyd and Patricia (Tidmarsh) Hubbard, in Saginaw. He married Nancy Whitten on June 19, 1980. She survives him. He served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam era. Kenneth...

Viola "Vi"  Rose  Anderson

Viola "Vi" Rose Anderson

Nov 21, 2020

Viola “Vi” Rose Anderson of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Great Lakes Rehab Center. She was 96 years old. Viola Rose Wenzel was born on September 19, 1924, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Fred E. and Elizabeth (Fleming) Wenzel. She married George W. Anderson on January 4,...