Obituaries

Betty  Lou  Krohn

Betty Lou Krohn

Jan 5, 2021

Betty Lou Krohn of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was 80 years old. Betty Lou Spencer was born on March 11, 1940, in Zilwaukee, Michigan, to the late Lawrence and Anna (Zadonia) Spencer. As a young woman, she was a gifted and talented seamstress able to...

Bettie L. Lyle

Bettie L. Lyle

Jan 4, 2021

Bettie L. Lyle Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. At the age of 86 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Julia Plaskewicz, Bettie was born on December 2, 1934 in Carrollton, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. Bettie married Ronald E. Lyle on August 24, 1957; he...

Judith "Judy" Smith

Judith "Judy" Smith

Jan 4, 2021

On January 4th 2021, Judy Smith, loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 80. Judy was born on April, 10, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to Albert and Irene (Taylor) Leiner. She married James Stone and raised two sons, Jim and Jack. Later she married Jerry Smith and...

Kenneth "Ken"  Anthony Prebay

Kenneth "Ken" Anthony Prebay

Jan 3, 2021

Kenneth "Ken" Anthony Prebay of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather “Papa”, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 03, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. He was 79 years old. Kenneth Anthony Prebay was born on June 13, 1941, in Bay City, MI to the late Casimer and Adeline (Jean) Prebay. On July 22, 1959, Kenneth proudly...

Wanda Terese McBratnie

Wanda Terese McBratnie

Jan 2, 2021

Wanda Terese McBratnie Bridgeport, MI Went to be with the Lord on January 02, 2021 at Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport at the age of 90 years. Wanda was born on October 04, 1930 in Birch Run, MI to parents Elerick and Mildred (Spears) Raquepaw. She married Harry Alexander McBratnie on October 10, 1955; he predeceased her on November 22,...

Dennis James Riselay

Dennis James Riselay

Jan 1, 2021

Dennis James Riselay Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully on January 01, 2021 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 63 years. Dennis was born on July 08, 1957 in Saginaw, MI to parents Dave and Madge (Foster) Riselay. He proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1974-1977. He enjoyed watching TV, especially Old Westerns . Dennis is survived by two...

Daniel "Dan"  C.  Walling

Daniel "Dan" C. Walling

Jan 1, 2021

Dan Walling was a builder. He was also big, bold, loud, and loving. He laughed, swore, and loved taking long drives down dirt roads to nowhere in particular. But mostly he was a builder. He built barns, sheds, decks, and houses. With his wife Colleene of 53 years he built a home and family. She was beside him as he...

Phyllis J. Gushen

Phyllis J. Gushen

Jan 1, 2021

Passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Covenant Hospital at the age of 87 years. Phyllis was born in Flint, MI on January 12, 1933 and moved to Saginaw in 1948. She was the daughter of the late Royalston and Helen (Gunnell) Gushen. She is survived by two sisters: Carol Laesch, Janice Martin and niece Becky (Ken) Kerouac and also...

Murray J. Brubaker

Murray J. Brubaker

Dec 31, 2020

Murray J. Brubaker - Saginaw Township, Michigan Murray James Brubaker, 85, of Saginaw Township passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side after a brief illness on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Murray was born on January 14, 1935 in Gladwin County, Michigan, the son of Paul Raymond and Lila (Haddix) Brubaker. He graduated from Gladwin High School...

Sandra Rigda

Sandra Rigda

Dec 31, 2020

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on December 31,2020, at the age of 69 years. The daughter of the late Frank Allen and Erma (Zietz) Wachowicz, was born on January 29, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan. Sandy married Charles A. Rigda on August 27, 1966. He survives her. She enjoyed camping in the summer and spending winters in...

Lisa Gehringer

Lisa Gehringer

Dec 30, 2020

Lisa Gehringer of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, sister-in-law, grandma, and friend passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was 52 years old. Lisa Gehringer was born on September 1, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James and Lorraine (Russell) Gehringer. She was a proud 1986...

Tony  Steve Hatzke

Tony Steve Hatzke

Dec 30, 2020

Tony Steve Hatzke Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Shields Comfort Care; at the age of 93 years. The son of the late August and Agnes (Zahn) Hatzke, Tony was born on October 8, 1927, in Fremont Township, Michigan. He proudly served his...

Joseph  Thomas  McQueen

Joseph Thomas McQueen

Dec 30, 2020

Joseph passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Joe was born on December 20, 1950 to the late Bruce and Patricia (Valliere) McQueen in Merrill, Michigan. Joseph was a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1969. He...

Donald  E. Deford

Donald E. Deford

Dec 29, 2020

Deford, Donald E. Saginaw, MI Donald E. Deford passed away December 29, 2020 at his home at the age of 91 years. He was born on January 1, 1929, to the late Ernest L. Deford and Gladys R. (Groom) Deford in Saginaw. Don graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1947. He graduated from GMI Institute (Kettering University) in 1952....

Monico Godina

Monico Godina

Dec 29, 2020

Monico Godina Carrollton, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Juan and Estafana (Alonso) Godina was born on May 4, 1937 in Texas. He graduated from Saginaw High School. Monico married Gloria Godina on July 10,1966; she predeceased him on February 13,...

F. Kenneth Hall

F. Kenneth Hall

Dec 27, 2020

F. Kenneth Hall, 83, of Saginaw (formerly of Vassar, Michigan) passed away on December 27, 2020. Ken was born to parents Frank and Beatrice Hall, on March 14, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ken graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and received a degree in petroleum engineering from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Ken is survived by...

Margaret  Irene  Castanon

Margaret Irene Castanon

Dec 27, 2020

Margaret Irene Castanon of Thomas Township Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was 73 years old. Margaret Irene Castillo was born on April 29, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Encarnacion and Rose (Unzueta) Castillo. She was proud 1965 graduate of St....

Patricia  Ann Roy

Patricia Ann Roy

Dec 26, 2020

Patricia passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She was born on January 9, 1939 to the late Cloyse and Fay (Allison) Serr in Saginaw. Patricia married Robert Roy Sr. on in August of 1956 in Saginaw; they were married for 18 years. Robert preceded her in death in 1993. She spent nearly...

Joyce  E. Lerche

Joyce E. Lerche

Dec 26, 2020

Joyce E. Lerche Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Bavarian Comfort Care; at the age of 97 years. The daughter of the late Miles E. and Lillian M. (Turkish) Dean, Joyce was born on February 16, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a long-time member of Calvary Community Church. Joyce...

Jeanne Margaret Bachula

Jeanne Margaret Bachula

Dec 26, 2020

Jeanne Margaret Bachula Lansing, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away December 26, 2020, at the Regency of Lansing, West. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Louise Baker was born February 12, 1933 on Marquette Island, Michigan. She married Frank Bachula, April 1, 1980. He passed away August 15, 2005. Jeanne was a member of the Chippewa Indian...