Obituaries

Jul 25, 2020

Charles “Charlie” J. Stevens Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at St. Francis Home of Saginaw, with his family at his side. At the age of 68 years. The son of the late Harold J. and Anne E. (Taylor) Stevens, Charlie was born on November, 24, 1951 in Saginaw,...

Jul 25, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” J. Darland Hemlock, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home, with his family at his side, at the age of 91 years. The son of the late Joe and Agnes (Fleming) Darland, Ken was born on February 5, 1929 in Merrill, Michigan. He graduated from Sacred Heart High...

Jul 23, 2020

Emil A. Tessin, III died Thursday, July 23, 2020, following a long illness. He was surrounded by his family including his much-loved dog, Jessi. Born in 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Thomas and Katharine Tessin, Emil graduated from St. Stephen’s High School, attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University. He began his decades long career in...

Jul 23, 2020

Eleanor “El” June Farnum of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 23, 2020, at Brian’s House in Essexville. She was 97 years old. Eleanor June Lynch was born on June 29, 1923, in Silverwood, Michigan, to the late Martin Daniel and Eleanor Violet (Kyes) Lynch. She graduated...

Jul 23, 2020

James Donald Frank Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. Age 46 years. The son of Charles A. and the late Arlene Frank was born June 28, 1974 in Pontiac, Michigan. He was employed by General Motors, retiring in 2007. He was an avid Detroit Pistons and Lions fan and enjoyed Star Wars. Surviving besides his father are two...

Jul 22, 2020

Our loving father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Age 79 years. Rudy was born on June 5, 1941, son of the late Guadalupe and Rosa (Martinez) Garcia, in San Antonio, Texas. He married Irene Cruz, she predeceased him on November 18, 2017. He retired from General Motors after many years of...

Jul 22, 2020

Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Age 68 years. Carlos was born on August 18, 1951, son of the late Felix and Carmen (Gomez) Garcia, in Saginaw. He married Gloria Luna on April 3, 1969. They recently celebrated 51 years of marriage along with raising four beautiful daughters. She survives him. Carlos...

Jul 22, 2020

Benjamin N. Walker of Freeland, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. He was 80 years old. Benjamin Norris Walker was born on April 11, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Norris and Edith (Scaife) Walker. He graduated from Arthur...

Jul 21, 2020

Julia Josephine “Julie” Attridge of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles. She was 93 years old. Julia Josephine Dechellis was born on January 3, 1927, in St. Charles, Michigan to the late Joseph and Maria (Daenes) Dechellis. She was a proud 1945 graduate of...

Jul 21, 2020

Barbara Priest, Britton, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Barbara passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the age of 70. Barb was born on September 24, 1949 in Saginaw to the late Ralph and Frances (Chasnis) Benton. She attended Saginaw High School and later gained a certification as a dental assistant. Barb worked as a dental assistant at Comfort...

Jul 21, 2020

Jul 21, 2020

Shirley M. Kalahar Of Merrill, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020. Age 87 years old. Shirley was born on July 23, 1932 to the late Omar and Margrette (Trombley) Parker in Saginaw. She married Edward Kalahar on August 12, 1950; he predeceased her on November 24, 2012....

Jul 20, 2020

Jeffery Thompson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at the age of 58 years. Jeffery was born on April 14, 1962, the son of Sharon (Fitzgerald) Thompson and the late Richard Thompson Sr. He married Sandra Peitsch on August 22, 2009; she survives him. Jeffery honorably served his country...

Jul 18, 2020

Michelle Renee “Mouse” Nugent of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare- Harrison. She was 64 years old. Michelle Renee McMall was born on March 13, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James Lee and Shirley Elaine (Brethauer) McMall. She was a proud...

Jul 18, 2020

William Clark Dill Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. Age 59 years. The son of the late Dorothy M. (Penney) and Harold A. Dill was born July 18, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Freeland High School and received his Associate’s degree from Delta College. He was employed by Sears at Fashion Square Mall for...

Jul 18, 2020

Everette William Schultz, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side, on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was 86 years old. Everette William Schultz was born on May 16, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Fred and Lena (Wenzel) Schultz. He met the love of his life,...

Jul 17, 2020

Gerald Kenneth Carey, beloved Husband, Father, Papa and Great-grand Papa of Hemlock, Michigan, is resting in the arms of Jesus. He passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on July 17, 2020 at age 81. Gerald was born on April 22, 1939 in Lee Township, Arkansas. He met the love of his life Kathryn Sue Johnson in 1956 and...

Jul 17, 2020

Helen Yvonne McGlone passed away July 17, 2020 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, Michigan. Helen was born in Flint Michigan December 22, 1932, daughter of Bruce & Irene McGlone. Helen attended high school in Jackson, Michigan and completed college at Michigan State College, graduating with a degree in home economics education. She went on to teach in the Saginaw public school...

Jul 16, 2020

Beverly I. Brown (Jones, Krueger) of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. She was 83 years old. Beverly was born on October 10, 1936, to the late Lawrence C. and Marie (Marker) Jones. She married Paul A. Brown on May 7, 1993; he preceded...

Jul 16, 2020

Izha Cain Castillo of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 25 years old. Izha Cain Castillo was born on May 3, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Christina L. Castillo and John Stacy III. He...