Obituaries

Jake J. Williams

Jake J. Williams

Oct 16, 2018

Passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Age 69 years. He was born on August 8, 1949, son of the late Jake and Agnes (Baase) Williams ,Sr., in Cadillac, Michigan. Jake was a member of The Brotherhood of Freedom Motorcycle Club and enjoyed riding his bike. He spent many years working side by side with his son Bobby in his...

Robert Paul Coppens

Robert Paul Coppens

Oct 15, 2018

A much-loved father, grandfather, and brother, Robert Paul Coppens passed in peace Monday, October 15 at the age of 63 in Houston, Texas. Robert was born on October 2, 1955 in Saginaw, MI, where he lived for the majority of his life before spending recent years in the Houston, Texas area. He worked many years as a roofing estimator for...

Marilyn E. Stroebel

Marilyn E. Stroebel

Oct 12, 2018

Marilyn Ethel Stroebel Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center. She was 81 years old. Marilyn Ethel Roe was born on January 24, 1937 in Midland, Michigan to the late Theodore and Laura (Bourcier) Roe, Sr. She married Ronald Duane Stroebel on January 28, 1956; he...

Geraldine "Gerry" McDivitt

Geraldine "Gerry" McDivitt

Oct 11, 2018

Geraldine R. McDivitt (Gerry) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Samaritas Senior Living. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Nancy (VanderMulen) and John Charles Sandro was born June 9, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She married Robert Allen McDivitt, her husband of 61 years passed away October 20, 2015. Geraldine attended Flight Attendance School for...

Theodore E. "Ted" Reetz

Theodore E. "Ted" Reetz

Oct 11, 2018

Reetz, Theodore "Ted" Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the age of 89 years. The son of the late Curt and Elizabeth (Roggow) Reetz was born on September 19, 1929 in Saginaw. He graduated from Saginaw High School. He married his beloved wife Helen Koehler on January 31, 1951; she predeceased him...

Robert D. Thompson

Robert D. Thompson

Oct 11, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 11, 2018. Age 82 years. The son of the late Marie (Bishop) and Leo Thompson was born September 23, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and served with the U.S. Army. He married Lois (Elbers) Trieb, August 13, 1988. She passed away November 20, 2010. Robert was employed by General Motors,...

Harold Erwin Nadler

Harold Erwin Nadler

Oct 10, 2018

Passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Toni and Trish House at the age of 87 years. Harold E. Nadler was born on February 11, 1931 in Saginaw; the only child of Frank L. and Clara (Leuenberger) Nadler. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1949. He also attended the Michigan Conference of UCC at...

John H. "Jack" McMahon

John H. "Jack" McMahon

Oct 9, 2018

John H. "Jack" McMahon Williamsburg, Michigan Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 72 years. The son of the late Francis and Josephine (Willis) McMahon was born on March 28, 1946 in Merrill, MI where he grew up and resided until 1973 when he moved to the Traverse City area. He worked...

Genevieve M. Kohlhoff

Genevieve M. Kohlhoff

Oct 9, 2018

Went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 90 years. Genevieve was born on July 22, 1928 in Bay City, MI. She retired from St. Marys of Michigan as a nurses aide with over 25 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers. Surviving are her children: Sheila (Bobby) Richardson, Dennis Kohlhoff,...

Sandra Denno

Sandra Denno

Oct 9, 2018

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at HealthSource of Saginaw. She was 75 years old. Sandra Kay Kelly was born on May 21, 1943 in Saginaw to the late Kenneth LeRoy and Constance Audrey (Pressley) Kelly. She was a proud 1961 graduate of Arthur Hill High...

Gustav "Gus" Schulwitz

Gustav "Gus" Schulwitz

Oct 8, 2018

Gustav William Schulwitz (Gus) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, October 8, 2018, at Wellspring Lutheran Services (formerly Meadowview Manor). Age 78 years. The son of the late Wilma Marie (Schearer) and Carl Gustav Schulwitz was born February 19, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1958. He then received his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering...

David Daniel Averill

David Daniel Averill

Oct 7, 2018

David Daniel Averill, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan formerly of Merrill Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at his home. He was 38 years old. David Daniel Averill, Jr. was born on June 21, 1980 in Saginaw, Michigan to David Daniel Syed and Michelle Lyn Averill. He was a 1998 graduate...

Elaine D. Harris

Elaine D. Harris

Oct 7, 2018

Elaine D. Harris (Anaman), 81, passed away October 7th, 2018. She was born on August 4, 1937 in Hemlock, Michigan, the seventh child of the late Wilhelm and Wilhelmine (Cypryk) Anaman. A dedicated wife and mother, Elaine is survived by her husband Al Harris, and daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Tim Burns and their children, Luke and Mackenzie Burns. She...

Betty L. Straub

Betty L. Straub

Oct 7, 2018

Straub, Betty L. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Covenant - Harrison, following a lengthy illness. Age 72 years. Betty L. McDonald was born June 20, 1946, in Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High School with the Class of 1964 and later attended Northwestern Michigan College School of Practical Nursing, become a...

Lee Albrecht, Sr.

Lee Albrecht, Sr.

Oct 6, 2018

Our loving father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Age 92 years. Lee was born on November 30, 1925, son of the late Hans and Mable (Kull) Albrecht, in Saginaw. He married the love of his life, Donna Murray on July 21, 1945. She predeceased him on November 17, 2016. He served...

Gary Dennis Schulz

Gary Dennis Schulz

Oct 6, 2018

Gary Dennis Schulz Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 6, 2018. Age 78 years. The son of the late Delmar W. and Esther (Radina) Schulz was born October 22, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended St. Pauls Lutheran School and graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary. He married Janice Leaman, June 30, 1962. His wife of 56 years survives him....

Carl Wade Roberts

Carl Wade Roberts

Oct 6, 2018

Carl Wade Roberts of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. He was 62 years old. Carl Wade Roberts was born on January 14, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Carl Clayton Roberts and Jenette Donia Werth. He was a proud graduate of the Dwight D....

Willard A. Newman

Willard A. Newman

Oct 5, 2018

Passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018. Age 62 years. He was born on June 6, 1956, son of the late Phillip and Marion (Ray) Newman, in Saginaw. Willard served in the U.S. Marines. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family. Willard will be missed by his significant other, Teresa Berglund; his children, Vicky Jackson, Pauline...

Betty Jane Fischer

Betty Jane Fischer

Oct 5, 2018

Betty Jane Fischer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at Covenant-Harrison. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Erma J. (Rabe) and Zarah Heasty was born November 19, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Robert Fischer, October 16, 1948. He passed away March 26, 1998. Betty enjoyed playing card and singing. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law,...

Gene Arthur Bohn

Gene Arthur Bohn

Oct 5, 2018

Gene Arthur Bohn Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Friday October 5, 2018, at Brians House. Age 80 years. The son of the late Virginia (Kitely) and Curtis Bohn was born August 30, 1938 in Brown City, Michigan. He married Penelope Schartow, September 25, 1965. She passed away July 7, 2004. Gene had owned and operated the Adjustment Bureau in Bridgeport. He...