Obituaries

Richard "Dick" L. Ruyts

Richard "Dick" L. Ruyts

May 29, 2019

Richard "Dick" L. Ruyts Of Saginaw, MI Passed away at the age of 86 at his home on May 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. Dick was born on April 7, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Crystal (Kuhn) Ruyts in Indiantown, MI. He graduated in 1951 from St. Josephs High School in Saginaw. In 1952 he joined the Navy...

Phillip Gregory "Gregg" Velez

Phillip Gregory "Gregg" Velez

May 27, 2019

On Monday, May 27, 2019, Phillip "Gregg" Velez, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 82 in Naples, Florida, after battling cancer. Gregg was born on December 30, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Philip and Emily (Adamek) Velez. After four years in the U.S. Navy he became an Electrician and later started a...

Betty Wade

Betty Wade

May 27, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Monday May 27, 2019. Betty was born on October 20, 1929 to the late Henry and Laura (Ballien) Smith in Saginaw, Michigan. Betty later married Carl Wade on February 19, 1949, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2014. Betty spent many years working for Dow Corning Medical and has been a member of Messiah...

Marjorie Combs

Marjorie Combs

May 26, 2019

Marjorie P. Combs Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday May 26, 2019 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab, at the age 94 years. Marjorie was born April 4, 1925 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Bower) Bindon. She married John Combs January 3, 1947, he survives her. She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She...

Mildred Grace Wade

Mildred Grace Wade

May 25, 2019

Mildred Grace Wade Of Hemlock, MI Born to William and Helen Doyle on May 14, 1921, Mildred Grace Wade went to her heavenly home on May 25, 2019 at the age of 98 years. She leaves behind 5 children and their families: Connie (Mark) Richardson, Barbara (Matthew) Wardin, and Gary Wade of Hemlock, Brenda (Jerry) Gartzke of Howard City, and...

Vlasta Kopta

Vlasta Kopta

May 24, 2019

Vlasta Kopta Merrill, Michigan A lifelong resident of Merrill passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Hearts Content at the age of 102. Vlasta was born December 24, 1916 in Ashley, Michigan, the daughter of the late James and Anna (Matousek) Skaryd. She married Charles Kopta on June 18, 1937 in Angola, Indiana, they were married for 51 years; he...

Reha M. Miller

Reha M. Miller

May 24, 2019

Reha M. Miller Of Saginaw, MI formerly of Lakeland, FL Passed away on May 24, 2019. She was 92 years old. Reha was born on September 19, 1926 to the late William Frederick and Bertha (Laux) Weber. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1944. Reha married Walter Miller on February 13, 1945. He predeceased her on November...

Jack Springberg

Jack Springberg

May 22, 2019

Jack Springberg age 75 passed away May 22, 2019 after a brief illness in Saginaw, Michigan. Jack was born March 7, 1944 in Cadillac, Michigan, son of the late Carl and Waneta Springberg. Jack spent much of his childhood playing hockey on the ice rink his father maintained in the side yard of their home; not only skating with his...

Pete G. Metropoulos

Pete G. Metropoulos

May 22, 2019

Passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Ascension St. Marys Hospital. Age 85 years. The son of the late George and Vasiliki (Heotis) Metropoulos was born May 15, 1934 in Messene, Messenia, Greece, coming to Pontiac, Michigan in 1948. He was a graduate of Pontiac High School and served with the U. S. Army. Pete married Maria Skentzos, March 18,...

Addison Nicole Ann Courser

Addison Nicole Ann Courser

May 22, 2019

Our sweet angel has received her wings on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Age 1 year. Addison was born on April 25, 2018, daughter of Makenna Seaman and Dustin Courser, in Alma, Michigan. She enjoyed being outside and playing with her puppy, Athena. She will be remembered for her big, beautiful smile that would brighten anyones day. Addison was a fighter...

Gary O. Breidinger

Gary O. Breidinger

May 21, 2019

Gary O. Breidinger Roscommon, Michigan Formerly of St. Charles, Michigan Beloved husband, father, papa and friend passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side after a battle with cancer, age 65 years. Gary Owen Breidinger was born December 4, 1953 in Saginaw, the son of Garth Breidinger and Avis (Rolfe) Breidinger -...

Gerald Allen Sieggreen MD

Gerald Allen Sieggreen MD

May 20, 2019

SIEGGREEN, Gerald Allen of Saginaw, Michigan. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, at his daughters home with his family at his side. He was 80 years old. Gerald Allen Sieggreen was born at his home on July 27, 1938 in Carrollton, Michigan to the late Emil and Anna (Wojcik) Sieggreen. He was raised...

Terry Michael Graham

Terry Michael Graham

May 19, 2019

Passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Age 64 years. Terry was born on November 6, 1954, son of the late William and Ida (Dast) Graham, in Saginaw. He enjoyed playing pool, watching sports and spending time with his family. He will be remembered for being a great father, friend, hardworking and having a good sense of humor. He will...

Jean Minnich

Jean Minnich

May 17, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Friday May 17, 2019 at the Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre at the age of 92 years. Jean was born on January 18, 1927 to the late Gurney and Mary (Bush) Slingwine in Tower City, Pennsylvania. She later married James Minnich on February 1, 1947 in Tower City, he preceded her in death on October 25,...

Gloria A. Frick

Gloria A. Frick

May 17, 2019

Our loving mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. Age 94 years. Gloria was born on May 21, 1924, daughter of the late Dale and Gertrude (Frisby) Morningstar, in Flint, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Henry A. Frick on April 6, 1946. He predeceased her on August 28, 2013. Gloria was a member of...

Ronald "Ron" John Powrozek

Ronald "Ron" John Powrozek

May 16, 2019

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Wellspring of Frankenmuth. He was 81 years old. Ronald John Powrozek was born on April 3, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Stephanie (Styczynski) Powrozek. He was a 1956 graduate of St. Thomas High School in...

Stephanie Sue Kobe

Stephanie Sue Kobe

May 15, 2019

Stephanie Sue Kobe of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her home. She was 43 years old. Stephanie Sue Kobe was born on February 17, 1976, in Bay City, Michigan to the late William Rolland and Diane Theresa (Crowl) Kobe, Sr. She married William Leroy Smith, Sr.; he preceded...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilson

May 14, 2019

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilson Of Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully in her home, May 14, 2019, age 96. She was born on January 16, 1923 to the late George and Elizabeth (Calin) Kretz. Jacqueline married Harvey Wilson on December 21, 1946; he predeceased her. She and her husband were both original members of St. Marks Episcopal Church in Bridgeport. Jacqueline enjoyed...

Matilda Jimenez

Matilda Jimenez

May 14, 2019

Jimenez, Matilda Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother (Ja-Ja) and great grandma went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019. The daughter of the late Francisco and Theresa (Gonzalez ) Delgado was born on March 14, 1935. Matilda was loved by many. In her spare time she loved to crochet, cook, watch day time soaps and talk on...

Gilbert Speckhard

Gilbert Speckhard

May 14, 2019

Gilbert Speckhard Saginaw Township Passed away Tuesday May 14, 2019 at the age of 97 years. Gilbert was born January 19, 1922 in Saginaw, the son of the late Emanuel E. and Florence M. (Sowatsky) Speckhard. Gilbert served in the US Army during WWII, Persian Gulf Command. He married Audrey June Clark on July 16, 1955, and she predeceased him...