Obituaries

Edwin  Duane Keith

Edwin Duane Keith

Apr 30, 2020

Edwin “Ed” Duane Keith of Chesaning, Michigan formerly of Saginaw Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Chesaning Nursing & Rehab Center. He was 78 years old. Edwin Duane Keith was born on November 12, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Leo T. and Jennie (Matheny) Keith. He owned and operated his own construction company for many...

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

Apr 29, 2020

Nelson, Robert E. DDS Saginaw Township Dr. Robert E. Nelson, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his friend and close companion’s home, Dorothy Trogan. Age 84 years. Robert Nelson was born June 21, 1935, in Escanaba, Michigan, husband of the late Jessie Huthwaite Nelson, son of the late Elmer Norris Nelson and Merle Johanna...

Alice Marie Rieger

Alice Marie Rieger

Apr 27, 2020

Passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. Age 83 years. Alice was born on May 13, 1936, daughter of the late Gilbert and Grace (Blair) Williams, in Saginaw. She married Robert Rieger on August 13, 1958. He predeceased her on May 29, 2012. Alice enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family and her dog Jackie. Alice will be missed...

Rodney  W. "Buck" Hunt

Rodney W. "Buck" Hunt

Apr 27, 2020

On April 27th , Rodney was called to spend eternal life with our Lord, after a courageous battle of several difficult autoimmune diseases. Rod was born on December 10, 1941 in Saginaw, MI to Harold and Jean Hunt. He proudly served his country as a Radioman in the US Navy until 1962. On August 28, 1965 he married his childhood...

Joan Louise  Baumgartner

Joan Louise Baumgartner

Apr 27, 2020

Joan Louise Baumgartner Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born on March 17, 1931 in Flint, Michigan to the late Ethel (McKinney) Huffman and the late Paul Huffman. Joan grew up on the family farm near Bluffton, Indiana. She graduated from Liberty Center High School and received her Bachelor of Science...

Carol Ann  Konsdorf

Carol Ann Konsdorf

Apr 27, 2020

Carol Ann Konsdorf Of Saginaw, MI Passed away on April 27, 2020, age 76 years. Carol Ann Schindler was born on April 28, 1943 in Saginaw to the late Emil Schindler and Emma Baumgartner. She was a 1961 graduate of Saginaw High School. Carol married Delfred Konsdorf on August 13, 1966 at Faith Lutheran Church of Bridgeport. They shared 52...

Dona  Mary Lou Weiler

Dona Mary Lou Weiler

Apr 27, 2020

Dona Mary Lou Weiler of St. Charles, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 75 years old. Dona Mary Weiler was born on May 8, 1944, in Alpena, Michigan to the late Ralph and Kathryn (Yuker) Jacobs. She married the love of her life and soul...

Esther Ann Hickson

Esther Ann Hickson

Apr 26, 2020

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020 at home at the age of 86 years. Esther Ann Manchester was born on November 28, 1933 in Saginaw to the late Andrew J. and Flavy R. (Scoville) Manchester. She married Robert Richard Hickson on June 6, 1957; he preceded her in death on August 20,...

Richard  James  Allen

Richard James Allen

Apr 26, 2020

Richard “Duffy” James Allen of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was 67 years old. Richard James Allen was born on February 6, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Mark Bernard and Phyllis Viola (LaValley) Allen. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but above all,...

Alberta Rose Fowler

Alberta Rose Fowler

Apr 24, 2020

Alberta Rose Fowler Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper; at the age of 90 years. The daughter of the late William and Lizzie (Corkill) Botwright, Alberta was born on June 19, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Moose Lodge 82 for over 50 years. Alberta...

Gerald D. Godi

Gerald D. Godi

Apr 23, 2020

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Age 75 Years. Gerald was born on March 11, 1945, son of the late Gordon and Dorothy (Baase) Godi, in Saginaw. He married Susan Albinger on April 29, 1972. She survives him. Gerald was a graduate of Michigan State University having earned a Bachelors and Masters degree...

Kirk Ellsworth

Kirk Ellsworth

Apr 23, 2020

Kirk Ellsworth, 61, Saginaw County, attorney, who claimed he had lived the best life of anyone in the history of the world, passed away after his hard-fought battle with Cancer on Thursday, April 23, 2020. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Raube-Ellsworth; two sons Kirk (Madilyn) and Kelly (Courtney); his mother Ruth; four siblings Jo, Patti (Mike) Bell, Charles...

Shirley Ann Zeros

Shirley Ann Zeros

Apr 23, 2020

Beloved wife, mother and nana passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, April 23, 2020; at the age of 89 years. The daughter of the late Andy and Minnie (Klenke) Mason, Shirley was born on November 13, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of 1948. Shirley married the love of her...

Oraldean  Polaski

Oraldean Polaski

Apr 22, 2020

Oraldean Polaski Saginaw Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on April 22, 2020, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab, age 98 years. Oraldean was born in Bay City, MI on April 10, 1922 to the late Oral and Violet Hetherington. She married Stanley W. Polaski on March 23, 1946 and he predeceased her on December 25, 1975. Oraldean worked...

William  S.  Yurcso, Sr.

William S. Yurcso, Sr.

Apr 22, 2020

William Stephen Yurcso, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was 77 years old. William Stephen Yurcso was born on January 6, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Samuel and Lorane (Ryan) Yurcso. He was a proud...

Robert  James Obuchowski Jr.

Robert James Obuchowski Jr.

Apr 22, 2020

Robert James Obuchowski Jr. Of Saginaw, MI Passed away on April 22, 2020, aged 65 years. Robert was born in Saginaw on September 3, 1954 to the late Robert and Louise Obuchowski. He was a 1972 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Robert loved spending time with his sisters and family. He enjoying fishing and taking walks. Robert is survived...

Jean Grey

Jean Grey

Apr 21, 2020

Passed away April 21, 2020 at the age of 97 years. Jean was a math teacher at Saginaw and Arthur Hill high schools from 1945-67, and systems-wide math supervisor and director of elementary curriculum from 1967-86. Active supporter of AAUW, the Castle Museum, READ, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Saginaw Public Libraries, Saginaw Historical Society, Saginaw Education Association, Saginaw County Association...

Sharon Elizabeth Young

Sharon Elizabeth Young

Apr 21, 2020

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2020 at the age of 79 years. Sharon was born August 11, 1940 in Bad Axe, Michigan the daughter of the late Erwyn M. and Edna (Bambach) McGee. Sharon married the love of her life Larry I. Young November 27, 1965 in Bad Axe, Michigan. Larry predeceased her January 23,...

Zella Mae Bueker Wallace

Zella Mae Bueker Wallace

Apr 20, 2020

Zella Mae Bueker Wallace Saginaw, Michigan Loving and generous wife, mother, sister, friend and neighbor passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2020. Age 95 years. The daughter of the late Henry and Jean Bueker was born May 27, 1924 in Saginaw MI. She married David F. Wallace on August 25, 1944; he predeceased her. Zella was proud of and...

Pearline Bonds

Pearline Bonds

Apr 19, 2020

Pearline Bonds of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Avista Nursing & Rehab Center, Saginaw, Michigan; at the age of 67 years. Pearline was born on April 15, 1953 in Wrigley, Tennessee to George and Ernestine (Smith) Bonds. Pearline was a 1972 graduate of Saginaw High School. She attended Spiritual of Israel Church along with...