Obituaries

Barbara J. Ridenour

Barbara J. Ridenour

Nov 13, 2018

Barbara Ridenour Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday November 13, 2018 at St Francis Home at the age to 78 years. Barb was born October 26, 1940 in Taylor, Michigan. The daughter of the late Julian and Eleanor (Leslie) Dul. Barb married James Ridenour September 17, 1960 he predeceased her October 23, 2002. Surviving are her four children; Cheryl Ridenour, David...

Mary Katherine Willson

Mary Katherine Willson

Nov 12, 2018

Willson, Mary Katherine Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at St. Francis Home after a lengthy illness. Age 77 years. The daughter of the late Lawrence and Alfreida (Gaertner) Jarabeck was born on October 25, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Darrell Willson February 27, 1960. He predeceased her on January 3,...

Oralia Zizumbo

Oralia Zizumbo

Nov 10, 2018

Oralia Zizumbo St. Charles, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the age of 74 years. The daughter of the late Hijinio and Maria Louisa (Estrada) San Miguel was born on March 12, 1944 in San Marcos, Texas. She graduated from University of Michigan and then Saginaw Valley State University. Oralia...

Ronald L. Gulliver

Ronald L. Gulliver

Nov 8, 2018

Gulliver, Ronald L. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the age of 63. He was born March 16, 1955, in Owosso, Michigan, son of the late Esther Nada (DeLong) and Leonard Arthur Gulliver. He graduated from SS Peter and Paul High School in Saginaw and received an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts...

Mary Fote Kookootsedes

Mary Fote Kookootsedes

Nov 8, 2018

Mary Fote Kookootsedes, 88, passed suddenly on November 8, 2018 while visiting her daughter Jean, in Jackson, MS. She has joined her beloved husband of 66 years, Gust, after being separated for just under 6 months. Mary is survived by her children, Penny (Tod) Bradley, Jean (TJ) Hare, Christine (Jeff) Wolverton, her brother Alex and his wife Tina Fote, 11...

Albert H. Shaffer

Albert H. Shaffer

Nov 8, 2018

Albert Shaffer Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Thursday November 8, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Albert was born August 2, 1925 in Turner Michigan to the late, Edgar and Mary (Smith) Shaffer. Albert married Geraldine LeVert April 22, 1950, she predeceased him November 10, 2000. Albert served in the U.S. Army, and retired from U S Graphite Inc. Albert...

Louis J. "Whitey" Wheeler, Sr.

Louis J. "Whitey" Wheeler, Sr.

Nov 6, 2018

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 2018 at the age of 80 years. The son of the late Floyd and Louella (Froats) Wheeler was born on October 11, 1938 in Empire, MI and grew up in the Fosters area. Louis retired in 2006 from Waste Management after 47 years...

George Dominguez

George Dominguez

Nov 5, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 5, 2018. Age 66 years. He was born on April 1, 1952, son of the late Nancy (Lizarraga) LeFevere and Jorge Dominguez, in Saginaw. George was a computer wiz and loved to repair and rebuild them. He enjoyed watching and collecting movies, listening to Classic Rock and anything Science. George enjoyed spending time with...

Edna Faye Dean

Edna Faye Dean

Nov 3, 2018

Edna Faye Dean Bridgeport, MI Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, November 03, 2018 at Covenant Harrison at the age of 77 years. Edna was born on June 12, 1941 in Alabama, the daughter of the late Jane Grant. On July 18, 1974 she married LeMoyne "Lee" Dean in Saginaw. He predeceased her on August 23, 1998....

Ralph Carl Bluemer

Ralph Carl Bluemer

Nov 3, 2018

Ralph Bluemer of Hemlock, Michigan Passed from this life to the next at his home on Saturday, November 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Ervin and Dorothy (Clapp) Bluemer the most wonderful in-laws a wife could have, on July 24, 1941. Ralph retired from agriculture, various farming operations, including his own 50 acre...

Florence R. O'Dell

Florence R. O'Dell

Nov 2, 2018

Our loving mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2018. Age 89 years. She was born on July 30, 1929, daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Kleinfeld) Rose, in Bayport, Michigan. Florence married Elmer ODell on December 23, 1950. He predeceased her on September 20, 1991. She was an original founder of...

Ruth Mary Rohn

Ruth Mary Rohn

Nov 2, 2018

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 79 years old. Ruth Mary Neuenfeldt was born on May 25, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late, Wilbert Emil Carl and Mary Louise (Darby) Neuenfeldt. She was a proud graduate of Hemlock High School. Following graduation, she married...

Valentine "Val" Coeur

Valentine "Val" Coeur

Nov 1, 2018

Valentine "Val" Coeur Bridgeport, MI Passed away on October 27, 2018 at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Raymond and Hazel (Morton) Coeur was born on January 28, 1934 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School; the class of 1958. Val then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married...

Donald A. Schade

Donald A. Schade

Nov 1, 2018

Donald A. Schade, age 83 passed away last Thursday evening November 1, 2018. He was born July 27, 1935 to the late Hilda (Schlitt) and Russell Schade. Don grew up in Saginaw. He attended South School and Arthur Hill H.S., class of 53. Don was employed by Consumers Power, retiring with 25 years of service. At the time of retirement,...

Nada Soddt

Nada Soddt

Nov 1, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 01, 2018 at HealthSource of Saginaw at the age of 85 years. The daughter of the late Abdel Rezet and Lila (Mahlib) Abounassif was born on February 10, 1933 in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. She married Omar Soddt on August 2, 1973 in Lebanon and they moved to Saginaw, Michigan. She worked as a seamstress,...

Dolores A. Hochhalter

Dolores A. Hochhalter

Nov 1, 2018

Dolores A. Hochhalter Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Anne (McCommon) and Fred Roberts was born September 18, 1936 in Dearborn, Michigan. She married Wilbur Hochhalter, September 25, 1954. Her husband of 49 years passed away September 12, 2004. Dolores was employed by K Mart, retiring with over 30 years...

Patrick Michael O'Connor

Patrick Michael O'Connor

Oct 31, 2018

Patrick Michael OConnor, loved by many, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 31, 2018 at his home. He was 60 years old. He was born on April 7, 1958 to Charles Frederick IV and Mary Jane (Griffus) OConnor. He was a proud 1976 graduate of Buena Vista High School. Upon graduation he received his associate degree...

Frank W. Izzo

Frank W. Izzo

Oct 30, 2018

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Frank William Izzo, loving husband, father, and grandfather announce his passing at the age of 76. On Tuesday October 30, 2018, he went home to be with his heavenly Father. He was born August 11, 1942, son of the late Anthony and Rosalia (Dimercurio) Izzo, in Detroit. Frank...

Elaine Marie Alsgaard  (Lil)

Elaine Marie Alsgaard (Lil)

Oct 29, 2018

Passed away on Monday October 29, 2018 at her daughters residence in Perrysburg, OH, at the age of 99 years. The daughter of the late James and Edith Rockwood Kavanagh and step-father Guy Rickard was born on July 7, 1919 in Saginaw, MI. She attended Saginaw High School. She first worked at Lufkin Rule until she married. She worked numerous...

Ernest J. (Sam) Naessens

Ernest J. (Sam) Naessens

Oct 29, 2018

Ernest J (Sam) Naessens Merrill, Michigan Ernest J. (Sam) Naessens passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 87. Son of the late Maurice and Evelyn (Siler) Naessens. Sam was born on December 3, 1930 in Merrill where he grew up and resided his entire life. He married Mary Dengler on May 1, 1954. She preceded him...