Obituaries
Joseph Erhardt, Sr.
May 13, 2019
Joseph (Joe) Erhardt Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on Monday, 5/13/19 at his home in Saginaw. He was 78 years old. Joe Erhardt was born on 12/14/1940 to the late Frank and Elizabeth Erhardt. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married Carol Bess on 7/21/1962...
Shirley Jean Gath
May 13, 2019
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019. She was 90 years old. Shirley Jean Schlarf was born on September 14, 1928, in Ithaca, Michigan, to the late R. G. and Lottie (Walter) Schlarf. She met the love of her life, Harry H. Gath, by serendipity when he sat beside her at the...
Ruth Marie Kimsel (Beyersdorf)
May 12, 2019
Ruth Marie Kimsel (Beyersdorf) of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Hemlock Passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Margaret (Moeller) and James Guziak was born August 8, 1935 in Brant, Michigan. She married Robert G. Beyersdorf, December 10, 1955. He passed away December 12, 1998. Later she married Gilbert Kimsel, May 3,...
Daniel D. Dickerson, Sr.
May 12, 2019
Our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Age 60 years. Daniel was born on May 24, 1958, son of the late George and Dorothy (Pollard) Dickerson, in Coldwater Township, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Pamela Christle on April 15, 2000. She survives him. Dan enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and camping. He...
Bernice Irene Spindler
May 11, 2019
Bernice Irene Spindler (Bea) Saginaw Michigan Passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at St. Francis Nursing home at the age of 82 years. Bernice was born on July 30, 1936 to the late Wallace and Josephine (Schmitt) Elliott. She was one of twelve children. On June 12, 1954, Bernice married the love of her life Ronald Spindler, he preceded her...
David Vernon Snelenberger
May 9, 2019
David V. Snelenberger of St. Charles, Michigan Beloved son, father, and brother passed away at his home on Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was 37 years old. David Vernon Snelenberger was born on August 18, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Vernon K. and Barbara J. (Broughton) Snelenberger. He attended St. Charles High School. David worked for many construction companies in...
Nancy Fitch
May 9, 2019
Fitch, Nancy Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2019 at the Iosco Medical Care Facility at the age of 84 years. Nancy was born on November 6, 1934 to the late Fred and Souphrina (LaLonde) Kneuss in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Nancy later married Robert Fitch on May 7, 1955...
Sally J. Horn
May 8, 2019
Our loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Age 88 years. Sally was born on October 30, 1930, daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Bishop) LaPorte, in Saginaw. She married the love of her life, Richard L. Horn, on July 29, 1950. He predeceased her on August 9, 2018. Sally was a graduate of...
Dorothy Bell
May 8, 2019
Bell, Dorothy Saginaw, Michigan Dorothy Adeline Bell, beloved wife of 53 years of the late Charles Bell, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019 following a brief struggle with a stroke. She celebrated her 99th birthday on May 8th! She was born to Daisy Bricker and Wilford Bricker. She was an only child. Dorothy was a lifelong Saginaw resident. She...
Georgena A. Dilts
May 8, 2019
Georgena A. Dilts Alpena, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Wednesday May 8, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Georgena was born January 18, 1927 in Flint Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Carrie (Anderson) Gosselin. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Alpena. In 1946, she left...
Nancy Jean Beyer
May 6, 2019
Nancy Jean Beyer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday May 6, 2019 at Samaritas of Saginaw. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Harriet (Losee) and Carl Beyer, was born August 5, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1958 and attended Saginaw Business College. She married Bernhard R. Beyer, December 2,...
Marilyn Lucille Pringle
May 6, 2019
Marilyn Lucille Pringle Of Merrill, MI Monday, May 6, 2019, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away, age 94 years, after a brief illness. Marilyn Lucille Swarthout Pringle was born September 19, 1924 to the late Vernon and Mary (Wolfgang) Swarthout in Wheeler, Michigan. She was one of 13 children. Marilyn married Gerald Pringle on March 31,...
Jack L. Spindler, Sr.
May 5, 2019
Passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 86 years. The son of the late Otto F. and Helen (Gooding) Spindler was born on March 26, 1933 in Saginaw. He married Elaine LeTourneau on April 25, 1975; she predeceased him on March 14, 2016. Jack retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after 37 years of service. He enjoyed...
Nancy Jewell
May 5, 2019
Jewell, Nancy Brant, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 at Masonic Pathways at the age of 83 years. Nancy was born on October 23, 1935 to the late Walther and Frances (Mattes) Schmidt in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of Merrill High School. Nancy later married Duane Jewell on...
Mary Francis Coon
May 4, 2019
Mary Francis Coon of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was 87 years old. Mary Francis Coon was born on August 9, 1931, to the late George and Ella Mae (Nichelson) Ledford. Mary married Joseph Thomas Frollo on November 8, 1952....
Maxine Lorraine Hensler
May 4, 2019
Maxine Lorraine Hensler Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Meadowview Manor. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Helena (Rieck) and Louis Rau was born July 14, 1931 in Tittabawassee Township, Michigan. She married Dale O. Hensler, December 16, 1950. Her husband of 68 years survives her. Maxine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church,...
Ruth Schmittou
May 4, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 04, 2019. Age 88 years. Ruth was born on March 3, 1931, daughter of the late Wade and Ida May (Green) Waynick, in Dickson County, TN. She married Paul Schmittou on August 23, 1948. He predeceased her on July 2, 2013. Ruth was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and retired from St. Marys...
Dorothy Jean (Wurtzel) Murin
May 4, 2019
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. She was 92 years old. Dorothy Jean Wurtzel was born on March 30, 1927 in Thomas Township, to the late Edward and Anna (McInnis) Wurtzel. She was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School....
Kenneth "Ken" M. Hasse
May 3, 2019
Passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Wellspring Assisted Living; he was 96 years old. Kenneth Mertin Hasse was born on April 4, 1923, in Swan Creek, Michigan, the son of the late Aaron and Minnie (Hofacer) Hasse. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation, Ken began working for General Motors - Malleable until he...
Dale T. Peterson
May 3, 2019
Dale T. Peterson Of Saginaw, MI Beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2019. He was 79 years old. Dale was born on February 20, 1940 to the late Melvin and Genieve (Manning) Peterson. He married Eunice Winterstein on June 29, 1963; she survives him. He proudly served his country in Germany for...






