Obituaries

Tranquilino "Lino" Cruz

Tranquilino "Lino" Cruz

Nov 7, 2020

Tranquilino “Lino” Cruz of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 85 years old. Tranquilino was born on May 15, 1935 in Nagbunga, Philippines, to the late Florencio and Fortunata (Famularcano) Ballon. He graduated high school in the Philippines...

Nicolas J. Szott

Nicolas J. Szott

Nov 6, 2020

Nicholas J. Szott Bridgeport, Michigan Loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend passed away unexpectedly Friday November 6, 2020 at the age of 33 years. Nicholas was born June 16, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Terry Boyce and Daniel (Shannon) Szott. He was a member of Bridgeport Community Church in Bridgeport, where he was the church handyman. Nick...

Anthony "Tony" E. Benkert

Anthony "Tony" E. Benkert

Nov 6, 2020

The 13th of 14 children of the late Nicholas and Bernadine (Boensch) Benkert, Anthony Edward Benkert (Tony) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep November 6, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Born June 30, 1964, Tony graduated with the class of 1982 at Swan Valley High School. He had a deep love of farming and spent most...

Jean (Lutzke) Hoxie

Jean (Lutzke) Hoxie

Nov 5, 2020

Jean (Lutze) Hoxie of Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mom and grandma passed away on November 5, 2020, peacefully in her own home. After retiring from the County of Jackson as an Official Court Reporter, she spent her time always in the company of her husband Larry traveling and winning big at the casinos. She also enjoyed many family gatherings and...

Marjorie Schultz(Henry) Leister

Marjorie Schultz(Henry) Leister

Nov 4, 2020

Marjorie Schultz Henry Leister, age 103, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Homestead Hills Skilled Nursing Facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born on September 2, 1917, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Otto C. Schultz and Alma Breternitz. As a young girl, Marjorie was quite an accomplished athlete. Her volleyball team won the State of...

Curtis  Otto Lambkin

Curtis Otto Lambkin

Nov 3, 2020

Curtis Otto Lambkin of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. he was 71 years old. Honoring Curtis' wishes, cremation has taken place and no obituary will be published.

Frank  James  Hunt

Frank James Hunt

Nov 3, 2020

Frank James Hunt of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 78 years old. Frank James Hunt was born on July 9, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frank Eugene and Josephine (Salak) Hunt. He was a 1960 graduate of St. Charles High...

Terrence  "Terry"  Lynch

Terrence "Terry" Lynch

Nov 3, 2020

Terrence “Terry” Patrick Lynch of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and brother passed away on November 3, 2020, peacefully at his home, after an extended illness, with his family by his side. He was 65 years old. Terrence Patrick Lynch was born on November 17, 1954, in Madison, Wisconsin, to the late William and Eleanor (McCormick) Lynch. Throughout his life,...

Robert Kenneth  Slancik

Robert Kenneth Slancik

Nov 3, 2020

Robert Kenneth Slancik, Saginaw, Michigan Robert K. Slancik, 84, husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Tuesday evening, November 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on December 20, 1935 in Saginaw to the late Michael and Anna (Churnesky) Slancik. He graduated from Saginaw High School, class of 1953. Robert served in the United States Air...

Leon Joseph Archambault

Leon Joseph Archambault

Nov 1, 2020

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away November 1, 2020. Age 76 years. The son of the late Audrey (Foster) and Vernon James Archambault was born June 21, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from the Michigan School for the Deaf. Leon married Joyce Zimmerman, August 6, 1966. She survives him. He was a co-founder of the Tri-city...

Dora L.  Garrison

Dora L. Garrison

Nov 1, 2020

Dora, Garrison Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Lansing Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away Sunday November 1, 2020 at Covenant- Cooper at the age of 83 years. Dora was born February 25, 1937 the daughter of the late Harold E. and Rose D. (Sayan) Goodboo. She married Franklin Garrison June 18, 1955 Frank predeceased her June 17, 2009. Dora...

Donald  "Shortcake"  Curtis

Donald "Shortcake" Curtis

Nov 1, 2020

Donald “Shortcake” Curtis, Tawas, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Donald passed away peacefully surrounded by his family following a short illness, on November 1, 2020 in Saginaw. He was 87 years of age. Donald was born on June 23, 1933 to the late Edgar and Charlotte Curtis in Saginaw. He later married the love of his life, Dorothy Limberg. She...

Betty J.  Stricklin

Betty J. Stricklin

Oct 30, 2020

Betty J. Stricklin Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 91 years. The daughter of the late Louis and Alma (Livly) Grady, Betty was born on July 11, 1929 in Shrewsbury, West Virginia. She married George “Dave” Stricklin...

Mary Jo Adams

Mary Jo Adams

Oct 30, 2020

Mary Jo Adams, Freeland, Michigan Formerly of Charlevoix, Michigan Mary Jo passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Brian’s House following a short illness. She was 83 years of age. Mary Jo was born on July 21, 1937 to the late William L. and Dorothy J. (Fairchild) Parrish in Charlevoix, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High, class of 1955....

JoAnne Lucille Lonsway

JoAnne Lucille Lonsway

Oct 30, 2020

JoAnne Lucille Lonsway Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at Harper Hospital, 81 years of age, on Friday, October 30, 2020. She possessed a great faith and love of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the holy family. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She was born on March 8, 1939, Omaha, Nebraska,...

Kenneth Otto Wenzel

Kenneth Otto Wenzel

Oct 29, 2020

Kenneth Otto Wenzel passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his home at the age of 97. Born December 16, 1922 to George and Hazel (Dunham Clark) Wenzel. He married Helen Maier on October 27, 1945; she predeceased him in 1969. He married Mildred Clark Church on September 5, 1970: she predeceased him in 2013. He loved his...

Archie  Robinson

Archie Robinson

Oct 28, 2020

ARCHIE ROBINSON, Saginaw, MI went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Archie was born in Pleasantville, NJ on October 17, 1949 to William and Bennie Robinson. He attended Hillsdale College and was a standout on the baseball and football teams where he earned All American honors and was inducted into the...

David B. Carpenter

David B. Carpenter

Oct 27, 2020

Our loving father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Age 80 years. David was born on March 16, 1940, son of the late Quentin and Maxine (Holt) Carpenter, in Flint. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1958 and was an outstanding football player. David went on to complete the X-Ray Technician...

Cris  Allen Miller

Cris Allen Miller

Oct 26, 2020

Cris passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born on September 19, 1952, the oldest of four brothers. Cris is survived by his wife, Brenda and three brothers: Neil Miller, Paul Miller, Kevin Corl and several nieces and nephews. Cris was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 1970....

Helen Agnes Schoonmaker

Helen Agnes Schoonmaker

Oct 26, 2020

Passed peacefully from this Earth on Monday, October 26 at the age of 96. She was born to the late John and Susie Zazo on the 23rd of June 1924 on the family farm in Merrill, MI. She married Elton Schoonmaker on October 30, 1948. He predeceased her on November 30, 2001. Helen was employed at Eaton Manufacturing during World...