Obituaries
Maria "Mary" E. Cortez
Jun 7, 2021
Maria "Mary" E. Cortez Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Autumn Ridge Gardens, with her family at her side; at the age of 77 years. The daughter of the late Ben and Ester (Maldonado) Cortez, Mary was born on October 30, 1943 in Brady, Texas....
Donald A. Weiskirch
Jun 6, 2021
Donald A. Weiskirch Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper, with his family at his side; at the age of 87 years. The son of the late Arnold and Matilda (Neuenfeldt) Weiskirch, Donald was born on January 6, 1934 in Hemlock, Michigan. He attended St. Peter Lutheran School...
Brett Temple
Jun 5, 2021
Brett Edward Temple, 54, of Saginaw, Michigan, was reunited in heaven with his beloved mother, Jeanne Temple and his infant son, Sebastian Temple on June 5, 2021 in Taylors, South Carolina. Brett was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Jack and Jeanne (Belill) Temple on May 30, 1967. He attended Swan Valley High School in Saginaw. Brett idolized Bruce Lee and,...
Thomas "Tom" Kenneth Waters
Jun 4, 2021
Thomas “Tom” K. Waters of Zilwaukee, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison, following a lengthy illness. Thomas Kenneth Waters was born on September 10, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late H. Kenneth and Eleanor Jean (Billsby) Waters....
Christine Marie Santino
Jun 4, 2021
Christine Marie Santino of Saginaw Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Ascension – St. Mary’s Hospital. She was 66 years old. Christine Marie Santino was born on April 6, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph Michael and Thelma (Shaffer) Santino. She was...
Albert "Al" Dale Hill, Jr
Jun 2, 2021
Albert “Al” Dale Hill Jr. of San Fernando Valley, CA and Saginaw, Michigan Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was 70 years old. Albert Dale Hill Jr. was born on March 29, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Albert Dale and Bessie Marie (Smith) Hill, Sr. He was...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Landeryou
Jun 2, 2021
Margaret A. "Peggy" Landeryou Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 83 years. The daughter of the late Lawrence Frederick and Margaret Ellen (Shackleford) Ross, Peggy was born on October 23, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated...
Carla Ann Bonner
Jun 2, 2021
Carla Ann Bonner Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 87 years. The daughter of the late Carlton and Elsa (Searight) Stemple, Carla was born on March 29, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High...
Betty Lou Blaney
Jun 1, 2021
Betty Lou Blaney of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at her home. She was 67 years old. Betty Lou Mader was born on May 26, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George Vincent and Florence Mary (Galecki) Mader. She worked as a cook for the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth...
George Oren Packard
May 31, 2021
George Oren Packard of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was 78 years old. George Oren Packard was born on September 16, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George W. and Helen M. (Foote) Packard. He was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill Tech....
Carole J. Crovella
May 30, 2021
Carole Crovella of Saginaw, Michigan Loving mom, grandma, great-grandmother, and aunt passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Carole was born June 1, 1934 in Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of the late David and Beatrice (Winterly) Dreuth. She met the love of her life, Michael L. Crovella, in the library while attending Michigan State...
Leon "Lonnie' Joseph Baudoux V
May 30, 2021
Leon “Lonnie” Joseph Baudoux V, Saginaw, Michigan Lonnie passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms on May 30, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. He was 40 years of age. Lonnie was born on September 19, 1980 to Leon Joseph Baudaux IV and Mary Baudoux (Watz) in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Swan Valley High School, class of...
Daniel John O'Brien
May 28, 2021
Daniel O’Brien Montrose, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Daniel passed away at his home unexpectedly on May 28, 2021 at the age of 63 years. He was born on February 14, 1958 to the late Cornelius and Donna (Rogalski) O’Brien in Saginaw. Dan was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 1976. He was a member of the Montrose...
Patricia Ann Welles
May 27, 2021
Patricia Welles Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center. She was 86 years old. Patricia was born on May 25, 1935 in Carsonville, Michigan to the late Patrick and Mildred (Basler) Lawler. She was a proud graduate of Deckerville High School, class of 1953. Following graduation, Patricia...
Waldis Piziks
May 27, 2021
Waldis (Wally) Piziks passed away on May 27, 2021. He was born June 20, 1942 in Talsi, Latvia to Vilma and Alfreds Piziks, joining his older brothers Maris and Indulis. As Russian troops were moving in to pillage and steal the ancient Baltic nation for Stalin, Alfreds and Vilma made the heartbreaking decision to take their young family out of...
Mark G. Turner
May 26, 2021
Mark G. Turner of Saginaw, Michigan formerly of Lake Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at HealthSource of Saginaw. He was 75 years old. Mark Gilbert Turner was born on November 8, 1945, in Brown City, Michigan, to the late Jack Gilbert and Dorothy Jane (Smith) Turner....
Kenneth J. Balden Jr.
May 25, 2021
Kenneth J. "Ken" Balden, Jr. Hemlock, Michigan Went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born on August 30, 1959, son of Marilyn (Wright) and the late Kenneth Balden, Sr., in Pontiac, MI. Ken married Priscilla on September 29, 1984; she survives him. He was employed at Scientific Brake, Saginaw for 17 years. Ken was...
Donald W. Hart
May 25, 2021
Donald W. Hart Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at his home. Age 71 years. The son of the late Howard and Agnes (Berghoff) Hart was born November 15, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Reese High School, Class of 1967. From 1973 until his retirement in 2005, he was a proud member of the Operating...
Marcus Benjamin Patson
May 24, 2021
Marcus B. Patson of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his home. He was 38 years old. Marcus Benjamin Patson was born on March 23, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan, to John Allen and Virginia Mae (Lumsden) Patson. He a proud graduate of Mackinaw Academy High School. Marcus was...
Gerald F. Rydman
May 22, 2021
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Age 87 years. Gerald was born on July 19, 1934, son of the late Evelyn and Leslie Rydman, in Coleman, Michigan. He enjoyed motorcycling, pool, and reading. Surviving are his children, Steven Rydman, Carol Brown, Karen Keysor, James Rydman, and Teresa Rydman; grandchildren, Mandy Kern,...






