Obituaries

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...

John Litvinskas

John Litvinskas

Sep 4, 2019

Loving husband, father and grandfather passed away in his home surrounded by his family of September 4, 2019. He was 65 years old. Hans was born on February 27, 1954 to the late Pranas and Wally (Marczak) Litvinskas in Saginaw. He married Marti Torres on October 25, 1975; she survives him. He served as a Vietnam Vet as a member...

Nancy Theodora Brown

Nancy Theodora Brown

Sep 3, 2019

Nancy T. Brown of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. She was 86 years old. Nancy Theodora Weatherford was born in Guthrie, Kentucky on February 22, 1933. Honoring Nancys wishes, cremation has taken place. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Funeral...

Mark William Stephen

Mark William Stephen

Sep 2, 2019

Mark William Stephen of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved husband and father passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2019, at his home. He was 56 years old. Mark William Stephen was born on December 2, 1962, in Woodland, California to William "Gail" and Martha Ellen (Shields) Stephen. He proudly served his country by enlisting into the United States Army, serving from...

Bernard Martin Neuenfeldt

Bernard Martin Neuenfeldt

Sep 1, 2019

Bernard Martin Neuenfeldt Hemlock, Michigan Passed away suddenly, Sunday, September 1, 2019. Age 81 years. The only child of the late Martin and Frieda (Rauchholz) Neuenfeldt was born January 9, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan and was a proud graduate of Hemlock High School, Class of 1955. He met Bonnie Hauman, the love of his life, while at Brockway Roller Rink....

Carl O. Gemeinhardt

Carl O. Gemeinhardt

Aug 30, 2019

Went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2019. He was 75 years old. Carl was born on August 2, 1944 in Saginaw to the late Orville and Thelma (Van Camp) Gemeinhardt. He joined the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He then went on to work at General Motors for over 30 years....

David E. Sperry

David E. Sperry

Aug 30, 2019

David E. Sperry Formerly of Shields, Michigan Passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at Medilodge of Frankenmuth; at the age of 86 years. The son of the late Carl L. and Lillian T. (Ederer) Sperry, was born on February 26, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan. As a teen, David was a paper boy, fur trapper and hunter. He graduated from...

James "Jimmy" Buckley

James "Jimmy" Buckley

Aug 29, 2019

James "Jimmy" Buckley Of Saginaw, MI Beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on August 29, 2019. He was 58 years old. Jimmy was born on September 10, 1960 to the late James Buckley and Kathleen (Darby) Meier in Saginaw, MI. He attended Swan Valley Schools and went on to work as a chef at the Grand Hotel. He...

Brent Harrington

Brent Harrington

Aug 28, 2019

Harrington, Brent Merrill, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at the age of 41 years. Brent was born on January 20, 1978 to Leonard Harrington and Janet (Waite) Herline in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Carman Ainsworth High School, class of 1996. Brent later married April May on August 26, 2017 in Merrill, she survives...

Thomas "Tom" Thornton

Thomas "Tom" Thornton

Aug 27, 2019

A Titan among men with a chest like a barrel of whiskey and arms like trees, strong like a bull and quick as a cat. The sharpness of his vision matched only by the humor of his wit. Tom was a dedicated, persistent, fiercely loyal and protective family man with generous helping hands and a heart the size of Lake...

Jean M. Arch

Jean M. Arch

Aug 27, 2019

Jean M. Arch Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison, with her family at her side; at the age of 87 years. Jean Marie was born on July 17, 1932, in Freeland, Michigan the daughter of the late John E. and Leona A. (Bruns) Lutz. She married John B. Arch, Sr.,...

Paul Strasel

Paul Strasel

Aug 26, 2019

Paul Strasel Merrill, Michigan Passed away Monday August 26, 2019 at the age of 64 years. Paul was born January 28, 1955, the son of Ada (Shepherd) Strasel and the late Alan Strasel. He was a member of St John XXIII Parish, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He served with the U.S. Army. Paul was an avid outdoorsman who was a...

Roy D. Markva

Roy D. Markva

Aug 25, 2019

Roy D. Markva of Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison following a brief illness. He was 73 years old. Roy Dale Markva was born on June 29, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Emil Markva and Bertha Kratochril. He was a proud 1964 graduate of...

Kenneth Alvin Williams

Kenneth Alvin Williams

Aug 19, 2019

Kenneth A. Williams of Thomas Township Passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Serenity Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care Center. He was 102 years old. Kenneth Alvin Williams was born on December 29, 1916 in Herrall, Arkansas, to the late Water B. and Mertie Mae (Robinson) Williams. He married Ruby Pauline Roe on November 21, 1936; she preceded...

Olga Patterson

Olga Patterson

Aug 18, 2019

Passed away on August 18, 2019 in her home. She was 62 years old. Olga was born on October 10, 1956 to the late Silviano and Isabel (Cadena) Torres in Alice, TX. She was a joyful person and was always asking for candy from her close friends. Olga is survived by three sons, Robert, Ian and Jason; six grandchildren, Jordan,...

Anthony M. Light

Anthony M. Light

Aug 17, 2019

Passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2019. He was 56 years old. Anthony was born on February 8, 1963 to Harvey and Irene (Clements) Light. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and joined the United States Air Force. Anthony was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his parents, Harvey and Irene Light of Saginaw; two brothers,...