Obituaries

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,...

Debra Ann Bond

Debra Ann Bond

Aug 13, 2019

Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2019. Age 61 years. Debra was born on June 14, 1958, daughter of Guadalupe Barocio and the late Juan Becerril, in Bay City. She married Nelson Bond on June 29, 1984. He survives her. Debra was a member of Old Town Christian Outreach Center. She was a...

Carolena Novak

Carolena Novak

Aug 12, 2019

Novak, Carolena Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 23 years. The daughter of Diane Novak was born on Decemeber 7, 1995, she was a graduate of Swan Valley High School, class of 2014. Carolena loved deeply and felt emotions intensely. She touched many people in her short life and will be forever missed....

Jim (Jimmy) Hackett

Jim (Jimmy) Hackett

Aug 12, 2019

Jim (Jimmy) Hackett Torch Lake, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at his home. Age 76 years. The son of the late Doris (Adams) and James Earl Hackett Sr. was born July 24, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and attended Delta College. Jim was employed as General Manager of Hickey Auto and sold...

Dana Jon Erber

Dana Jon Erber

Aug 10, 2019

Erber, Dana Jon Clio, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 10, 2019 at Genesys Hospital. Dana was born on August 9, 1974 to Walter Erber and Judy (LaPan) Russell. He was a graduate of Clio High School. Dana later attended Ferris State University to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher. Dana pursued his dream and taught special education...

Francis B. "Frank" Drinan

Francis B. "Frank" Drinan

Aug 10, 2019

Passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre. He was 87 years old. Francis Barrett Drinan was born on December 26, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Francis M. and Helen P. (Barrett) Drinan. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Andrew High School. As a young man, Frank played competitive tennis. In 1952,...

Robert G. Farnum

Robert G. Farnum

Aug 9, 2019

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday August 9, 2019, after a brief illness. Robert was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 2, 1923, to the late Gerald and Eva Mae (Root) Farnum. He was a 1941 graduate of Millington high school where he shined in all athletics; primarily in baseball, basketball and football. While in his senior...

Rosalie Richir

Rosalie Richir

Aug 8, 2019

Rosalie Ann Richir, 81, of Saginaw died Wednesday August 7, 2019 at Samaritas Senior Living, formerly Luther Manor. Rosalie was born to parents Nansen J. and Grace M. (Favara) DiMercurio on April 2, 1938 in Saginaw. She was the middle child of three children. Rosalie attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School and graduated from St. Andrew Catholic High...

Brook Roy Waters

Brook Roy Waters

Aug 8, 2019

Brook Roy Waters passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 8th, 2019. Age 53 years. He was born on June 13th, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Robert and Susanna (Piechotte) Waters of Gladwin, Michigan. Brook loved to travel and enjoyed working as a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines for 21 years. Most recently, Brook was a Service Operations Manager...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Delacruz

Guadalupe "Lupe" Delacruz

Aug 7, 2019

Guadalupe Delacruz Of Saginaw, MI Passed away on August 7, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital. Lupe was born on December 30, 1966 to the late Santos and Maria Delacruz. He is survived by a son, Lupe Jr.; four brothers, Mario, Richard, David and Abel; a half-brother, Santos; a half sister, Clara; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by...

Charles R. “Chuck” Terrian

Charles R. “Chuck” Terrian

Aug 7, 2019

Charles R. "Chuck" Terrian of Freeland, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at his home. He was 76 years old. Charles Richard Terrian was born on August 27, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Howard L. and Martha A. (Trayer) Terrian. He was a 1960 graduate of Arthur Hill High...

Pedro M. Pérez

Pedro M. Pérez

Aug 6, 2019

Beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. Pedro Manuel Prez was born in La Pryor, Texas, on October 19, 1940, to the late Manuel and Concepcin (Granado) Prez. He proudly served his country...

Leonard A. Rohde

Leonard A. Rohde

Aug 5, 2019

Leonard A. Rohde of Saginaw Township, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. He was 86 years old. Leonard August Rohde was born on October 10, 1932, in Bridgeport, to the late John August and Amandine Lorena (Pontseele) Rohde. Leonard married the love of his life, Betty June Newman...

Joyce Jordan

Joyce Jordan

Aug 4, 2019

Joyce Jordan Saginaw, MI (recently resided in Grand Rapids, MI) Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late John Grant and Esther (Goodell) Grant, was born on September 8, 1936 in Toledo, OH. She graduated from Owosso High, the class of 1954....