Obituaries

William A. "Bill" Sayles, Jr.

William A. "Bill" Sayles, Jr.

Sep 26, 2019

Beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully after a lifelong battle with diabetes on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 70 years. William was born on July 11, 1949 in Saginaw. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Vietnam. Bill retired from his life-long career working for General Motors. Bill...

Richard W. Feldotte

Richard W. Feldotte

Sep 26, 2019

Richard W. Feldotte Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2019; at the age of 90 years. Richard W. Feldotte was born October 15, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late William and Louise (Beck) Feldotte. He married Mary M. Tuck on May 3, 1952; she preceded him in...

Vincent R. Calligaro

Vincent R. Calligaro

Sep 24, 2019

Vincent R. "Vince" Calligaro of Saginaw, Michigan The family of Vincent "Vince" Richard Calligaro sadly announces his passing on September 24, 2019, after a 30 year struggle with heart disease. Vince was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he graduated in 1970 from Arthur Hill High School. He served as a lay person on boards for Saginaw County Mental...

Richard George Hrymecki

Richard George Hrymecki

Sep 23, 2019

Went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019. He was 67 years old. Richard was born on October 8, 1951 in Rochester, MI, to the late Walter Joseph and Virginia (LaRivers) Hrymecki. He attended the Walled Lake School System. He joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as a Vietnam Vet. Richard loved the...

William "Joe" Haven

William "Joe" Haven

Sep 23, 2019

William "Joe" Haven of Tower, Michigan Passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan at the age of 83 years. William "Joe" Haven was born on November 11, 1935 in Hemlock, Michigan to the late William and Ligouri (Mahoney) Haven. He married Nancy Wreggelsworth on March 2, 1957; she survives him. Joe proudly served his...

Robert D. Powers

Robert D. Powers

Sep 21, 2019

Robert D. Powers of Farmington Hills, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at West Bloomfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 87 years old. Robert Donald Powers was born on October 12, 1931, in Wheeler, Michigan, to the late Samuel and Lulavene (Blackford) Powers. He worked as a...

Shirley Jean Lewis

Shirley Jean Lewis

Sep 21, 2019

Shirley Jean Lewis of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital. She was 83 years old. Shirley Jean Curtis was born on February 17, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George and Natalie (Cherry) Curtis. She was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School. Following...

Jean K. Ratti

Jean K. Ratti

Sep 20, 2019

Jean K. Ratti of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Ascension St. Marys Hospital. She was 94 years old. Jean Katherine Toronjo was born on November 7, 1924, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Roy and Katherine (Brooks) Toronjo. She was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School and also...

Lillian Louise Rood

Lillian Louise Rood

Sep 20, 2019

Went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2019. She was 93 years old. Lillian Louise Brewer was born in Saginaw on August 21, 1926 to the late Walter and Ivy (Egbert) Brewer. She was married to George Thomas Rood Sr. for 59 years until he predeceased her in 2003. Lillian loved working. She retired from Rays Food...

Duane H. Millar

Duane H. Millar

Sep 19, 2019

Duane H. Millar of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away at his home on Thursday, September 19, 2019, with his family by his side. He was 81 years old. Duane Howard Millar was born on January 9, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Howard and Mary (Roenicke) Millar. He was a proud graduate...

Carlos Torres

Carlos Torres

Sep 18, 2019

Carlos M. Torres Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Carlos was born July 9, 1953 in Saginaw, the son of the late Julio and Aurelia (Medina) Torres. Carlos had worked as a social worker at C.A.C. Community Action Center. He was a life member of St. Dominic Parish, SS. Peter and Paul...

Pamela Celia (Bowen) Pawlick

Pamela Celia (Bowen) Pawlick

Sep 17, 2019

Pamela Celia (Bowen) Pawlick Hemlock, MI Our loving wife, mother, grandmother (GI GI) and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019 at the age of 63. Pamela was born April 4, 1956 in Saginaw Michigan. She was a member of the first graduating class of Swan Valley High School and attended Delta College. She married Daryl Pawlick on May...

Irene Lee Stevens

Irene Lee Stevens

Sep 13, 2019

Irene Lee Stevens of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home. She was 77 years old. Irene Lee Ostrander was born on December 16, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Elmer and Lillian (Ellsworth) Ostrander. She was a proud 1959 graduate of Arthur Hill High School....

Carol Jean "Jeanie Green" Waber

Carol Jean "Jeanie Green" Waber

Sep 13, 2019

Passed away at 12:13 pm on September 13, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. She was 81 years old. Carol Jean was born on November 11, 1937 to the late Charles and Ann (Kish) Green at St. Marys Hospital in Saginaw, MI. Carol Jean was a song writer and released "Crazy In Love with Jesus" and "Rainbow Angels." She performed in...

Donald A. Haynes

Donald A. Haynes

Sep 12, 2019

Donald A. Haynes Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home with his family at his side. The son of the late Durant and Pauline (Praay) Haynes was born on April 2, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan. Donald proudly served for four years in the United States Navy. He was a skilled tradesman for 43 years with...

David Allan Helpap, Sr.

David Allan Helpap, Sr.

Sep 11, 2019

Passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare. He was 77 years old. David Allan Helpap was born on December 30, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frederick and Harriet (Ochsenkel) Helpap. He was a proud 1959 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation, David attended Ferris State University. He became a court reporter in 1964...

Frederick Jerome "Fred" Meagher

Frederick Jerome "Fred" Meagher

Sep 7, 2019

Frederick Jerome "Fred" Meagher of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at his home. He was 75 years old. Frederick Jerome Meagher was born on July 12, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Jerome and Doris (Pringle) Meagher. He was a proud 1962 graduate of Saginaw High School. Following graduation, Fred was called to serve...

Paul F. Pfund

Paul F. Pfund

Sep 6, 2019

Pfund, Paul F. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved Husband, father and grandfather passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 peacfully at home. He was 88 years old. The son of the late Louis A. Pfund and Otillie (Holl) Pfund. Paul was born in Saginaw on December 14, 1930, he was a graduate of Arthur Hill High class of 1949. He served in the...

Wayne A. Galovics

Wayne A. Galovics

Sep 6, 2019

Passed away on September 5, 2019 at the age of 69 years. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. with burial to follow at Sterling Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Monday at the funeral chapel from 11:00 a.m. until the...

Judith Ann "Judy" Tagget

Judith Ann "Judy" Tagget

Sep 5, 2019

Judith Ann "Judy" Tagget of Spaulding Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Judy was 82 years old. The daughter of the late Harold and Marian (Wheeler) Lovejoy, she was born in Elkton, Michigan, on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1955. Judy married John "Jack" Tagget...