Obituaries

Leonard  W.  Lockwood, Sr.

Leonard W. Lockwood, Sr.

Mar 9, 2020

Leonard W. Lockwood, Sr. of Flint, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 9, 2020, at McLaren in Flint. He was 68 years old. Leonard William Lockwood was born on November 26, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Maynard L. and Ida Bell (Turner) Lockwood, Sr....

David James  Phelps

David James Phelps

Mar 7, 2020

David James Phelps, 77 of Chesaning, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at his home from congestive heart failure with his family by his side. Dave was born on November 26, 1942, in Saginaw, MI, son of the late Milton and Florence (Tuck) Phelps. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1960. He married Karen Blehm on...

Gerald Miller

Gerald Miller

Mar 6, 2020

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 81 years. The son of the late Earl and Catherine (Thom) Miller was born on February 24, 1939 in Breckenridge, MI. Gerald served in the U. S. Army. He married Mary Dougherty on April 29, 1961; she survives him. Gerald retired...

Jacqueline "Jackie" McQuaid

Jacqueline "Jackie" McQuaid

Mar 5, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie McQuaid of Zilwaukee, Michigan Beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at her home. She was 55 years old. Jacqueline Marie McQuaid was born on August 12, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan to Raymond Michael and Judith Dianne (Rogers) Reid. She was a proud 1982 Graduate of Carrollton High School. Following...

Thomas "Tom" Metcalf

Thomas "Tom" Metcalf

Mar 5, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Metcalf Hemlock, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison; at the age of 72 years. The son of the late Cleophis “Red” and Essie (Bartig) Metcalf was born on April 27, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan. Tom retired after many years of service from Eaton Manufacturing. He...

Alfred "Al"  F.  Parcham

Alfred "Al" F. Parcham

Mar 3, 2020

Alfred “Al” Francis Parcham of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 85 years old. Alfred Francis Parcham was born on October 28, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Frank and Mary (Delorge) Parcham. He proudly enlisted into the United States Air Force,...

Carlos Barrientes Jr.

Carlos Barrientes Jr.

Mar 3, 2020

Carlos Barrientes Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Henry Ford Health System, with his family at his side; at the age of 31 years. The son of Carlos Barrientes Sr. and Pearl Hernandez was born on February 6, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan. Carlos enjoyed playing video games and...

Elizabeth Nagel

Elizabeth Nagel

Mar 3, 2020

After a long-fought battle with cancer, Elizabeth Nagel, passed away, at home, with family, on March 3rd, 2020. The second daughter to Grace and Garland (Shanty) House, in Traverse City, Michigan. Elizabeth graduated from Traverse City High School and then attended Central Michigan University, where she obtained both Bachelor and Master’s degrees. During her career, she was an Artist, Author,...

Jerrold John Clairmont

Jerrold John Clairmont

Feb 29, 2020

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the age of 86 years. The son of the late John and Theo (Hutchins) Clairmont was born on September 26, 1933 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and attended Central Michigan University. Jerrold served in the Navy during the Korean...

Jerry Arthur Kackmeister

Jerry Arthur Kackmeister

Feb 29, 2020

Jerry went peacefully home to his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Jerry was born in Saginaw, MI on February 7th 1939, to the late Arthur and Gladys (Benjamin) Kackmeister. He remained in Saginaw his entire life. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1957 and later served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964....

Lois A. Rohde

Lois A. Rohde

Feb 28, 2020

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Lois Hutfilz was born to the late William and Elsie (Wenzel) Hutfilz on June 16, 1934 in Saginaw. She graduated from Merrill High School as valedictorian, in the class of 1952. Lois married William J. Rohde on May 23,...

Richard "Dick" J.  Tyson, Jr.

Richard "Dick" J. Tyson, Jr.

Feb 27, 2020

Richard “Dick” Jonothan Tyson, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at his home. He was 77 years old. Richard Jonothan Tyson Jr. was born on June 26, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Richard Leroy and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ackerman) Tyson. He attended Carrollton Public Schools and...

Jeffery A. Swift

Jeffery A. Swift

Feb 25, 2020

Our loving brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020; at the age of 49 years. The son of the late Robert and Katherine (Weaver) Swift was born on March 15, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan. Surviving are three brothers and one sister: James Robert (Debra) Swift Jr., Keith Michael (Sherrie) Swift, Georgiana Marie Dietrich, Thomas Mathew...

Jack L. Zietz

Jack L. Zietz

Feb 25, 2020

Passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Age 68 years. Jack was born on October 22, 1951, son of the late Gustav “Jack” and Bernadette (Giltrop) Zietz, in Saginaw. He served in the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam Era. Jack married Donna Lee Kowalski on April 5, 1975. She survives him. He retired from General Motors after 31 years...

Emilee J. Woodruff and Autumn Melody-Noelle Wlock

Emilee J. Woodruff and Autumn Melody-Noelle Wlock

Feb 25, 2020

Emilee Woodruff and Autumn Melody-Noelle Wlock of Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, and fiancée passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at their home. Emilee Jean Woodruff, age 23, was born on October 19, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shawn Woodruff and Hollie Michalski. She and her fiancé Michael A. Wlock welcomed their beautiful and cherished little...

James D. Mallery

James D. Mallery

Feb 25, 2020

J. D. passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, quietly at home after a lengthy illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was at peace with fond memories of family on his mind. He was born September 8, 1942, to Hilda (Schultz) Mallery and Earl Mallery and grew into adulthood in Merrill, Michigan. He attended Merrill High School where he excelled in athletics...

Nila Talik

Nila Talik

Feb 24, 2020

Nila Talik (Keller), 75, of Saginaw, MI, passed away on February 24th following a lengthy illness. Nila was born on December 13th, 1944 to Harry and Viola Keller in Saginaw, MI. After graduating from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in 1962, she worked as a secretary for several years and was a fabulous typist even into her later years. In 1961, she...

Virginia Lee DeGuise

Virginia Lee DeGuise

Feb 24, 2020

Passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Harrell L. and Henrietta T. (Nadolski) Thompson was born July 7, 1929 in Ionia, Michigan. Virginia graduated from Littlefield Township School in 1947 and from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1952. She married Joseph H. DeGuise in 1953 upon his return from the...

Roger D. Leonard

Roger D. Leonard

Feb 23, 2020

Roger D. Leonard, Saginaw, Michigan passed away with the comfort of his family by his side Sunday, February 23, 2020, after a long courageous battle with Lymphoma; at the age of 80 years. He was a very loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Roger was born on July 15, 1939 in Saginaw, MI. The son of the...

Jacinta  Zapata "Tia Chinta" "Mama Z"

Jacinta Zapata "Tia Chinta" "Mama Z"

Feb 23, 2020

Jacinta (Correa) Zapata of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend was guided home surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was 89 years old. Jacinta Correa was born on September 11, 1930, in Primera, Texas, to the late Appolonio and Maria (Correa) Cortez. She married the love of her life,...