Obituaries
Kaye Ann Lent
Jul 30, 2018
Kaye Ann Lent (June 12, 1953-July 30, 2018) Saginaw, MI If you want to know the woman with the biggest heart, a champion with the most incredible sense of humor, and the international queen of rallying, then may we introduce you to Kaye Ann Lent. She was always doing fine. She gave you a generous smile no matter how she...
Eleanor Charlotte Hart
Jul 30, 2018
Eleanor Charlotte Hart Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 30, 2018. Born on December 23, 1918, in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Brettrager, Eleanor attended Saginaw Public Schools and the Saginaw Business College. She married Timothy Hart on November 14, 1942. In 1950, Tim and Eleanor built Hart Hardware and operated it until...
Roger Lee Kreger
Jul 30, 2018
Roger Lee Kreger Hemlock, Michigan Passed away on July 30, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Roger was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Ezra and Norine Kreger. He is survived by his sister, Diane (James) McQuiston, and brothers: Dennis (Joann) Kreger and Keith (Tammy) Kreger all of Hemlock. Roger was a farmer all his life, he...
Marianne Todd Close
Jul 29, 2018
Close, Marianne Todd Frankenmuth, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away early Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Huron Woods Nursing Center in Kawkawlin, at the age of 89 years. Marianne Malecke was born July 14, 1929, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Frank Jacob and Stella Victoria (Somerfeld) Malecke. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the...
Clarence Anthony "Sonny" Gaertner
Jul 29, 2018
Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 96 years. The son of the late Joseph and Anna (Wineicke) Gaertner was born on March 12, 1922 in Saginaw. He married Katherine Papst on April 14, 1945; she predeceased him on September 23, 2011. Clarence served in the U.S. Army Air Force, and...
Penelope Metropoulos
Jul 27, 2018
Penelope Metropoulos Saginaw, Michigan Went home to the Lord on July 27, 2018, at the age of 89 years. Most precious and adored mother of Effie (Richard Batch), Katherine Elizabeth and daughter-in-law, Susan; proud grandmother of Chloe (Andrea) and Miranda Batch; dearest sister of Louis (Marguerite) Chiatalas; beloved aunt, cousin and friend. The family would like to thank all the...
Ruth Elaine Hubbard
Jul 27, 2018
Ruth Elaine Hubbard Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2018, at the age of 64 years. Ruth was born January 2, 1954, in Oscoda, Michigan to the late David L. and Nancy H. (Stone) Huston. She worked as a phlebotomist and switchboard operator for Saginaw Medical Center for many years. She will be missed...
Susan Margaret Skuczas
Jul 27, 2018
Skuczas, Susan Margaret Merrill, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, aunt and friend, went home to her Lord on Friday, July 27, 2018, after fighting a lengthy illness. Susan was born on August 23, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Sadie (Allen) Rick. She graduated from Hemlock High School in 1965 and went on to earn a certificate in...
Clara Irene Vlassis
Jul 26, 2018
Clara Irene Vlassis Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at her home. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Catherine (Gunderman) and Charles Shuler was born August 24, 1931, in Shiawassee County, Michigan. She married William E. Vlassis, May 10, 1952. Her husband of 66 years survives her. She was an active member of St. Johns Episcopal...
June E. Feldotte
Jul 25, 2018
Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 94 years. The daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Juneman) Stephan was born on June 30, 1924 in Saginaw. She married Harry Feldotte on July 11, 1942; he predeceased her on December 25, 1975. She was a member of Faith Ev. Lutheran Church and...
Donna Maxine Knapp
Jul 24, 2018
Donna Maxine Knapp (nee Vasold) died peacefully in Largo, Florida on July 24th, 2018 at the age of 93. Donna is survived by two daughter and one son: Dawn and her husband Jack Haenlein Jr. of Florida; Wendy Garzella of Michigan; James Knapp of Pennsylvania. Seven grandchildren Jack and Lorie Haenlein, AnJynet and Michael Elliot, Dan Garzella, Carly and Matt...
Richard Carl Tamm
Jul 24, 2018
Tamm, Richard Carl Saginaw, MI Passed peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the age of 91. The son of the late Carl E. and Ester (Schering) Tamm, he was born March 21, 1927 in Chicago, IL He was the beloved husband of Colleen K. (Kotcher), who predeceased him on April 9, 2016; loving father to David C., daughter-in-law Candy of...
Kathryn Ann Rood
Jul 21, 2018
Kathryn Ann Rood Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Luther Manor. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late Thomas Everett and Anna Minett was born April 21, 1927 in Clinton, Indiana. She married Robert Rood, January 29, 1946. He passed away December 30, 2014. Kathryn was very active in local politics and community volunteering. She championed...
David Reyes, Jr.
Jul 21, 2018
David Reyes Jr. Saginaw, MI David died after a brief illness at the age of 39. The son of Olivia Soto Bivens and the late David Reyes Sr, was born April 11, 1979 in Saginaw, MI. David graduated from Arthur Hill High School in the spring of 1997. After graduation, David served his country admirably in the US Navy for...
Lawrence "Larry" Henry Moll, Sr.
Jul 20, 2018
Moll Sr., Lawrence "Larry" Henry Buena Vista Township, MI Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by family on July 20, 2018. Lawrence was born on July 19, 1929 to the late Henry William Moll and Mable Gertrude (Nelson) Moll. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany for WWII in the...
Gregory Adam Ronan
Jul 18, 2018
Gregory Adam Ronan Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Age 42 years. The son of Gerald Matthew Ronan Jr. and the late Mary (Dorey) Ronan was born May 10, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan. Gregory graduated from Mott College Culinary School and had been employed by Zehnders of Frankenmuth and currently by Applebees. He enjoyed movies, playing video games...
Gary Frank Wendling
Jul 18, 2018
Gary Frank Wendling Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at his home. Age 63 years. The son of the late Blanche (Delavern) and Cletus Frank Wendling was born December 7, 1954. He married Pamela Ann Yockey, November 8, 2017. She survives him. Gary graduated from Arthur Hill High School and received his Associates degree from Saginaw Valley...
Ann M. Jacobs
Jul 18, 2018
Jacobs, Ann M. James Township, Michigan Ann Marie Jacobs was born to Timothy G. Hart and Eleanor C. Hart in Saginaw, Michigan. She resided in James Township her entire life where she lived in her dream house built by the love of her life, Butch. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Butch Jacobs, her children Jenny...
Joseph LaPorte Jr.
Jul 18, 2018
Joseph LaPorte Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at his home. Age 92 years The son of the late Beatrice (Bishop) and Joseph LaPorte was born April 7, 1926 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Bernice Riethmeier, June 18, 1949. She passed away August 21, 1979. Joseph served with the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member...
Virginia A. "Ginny" Spatz
Jul 18, 2018
Virginia A. "Ginny" Spatz Bridgeport, Michigan Our beloved friend passed away On July 18, 2018, at the age of 96 years. Ginny was born February 14, 1922, in Saginaw to the late Otto and Adelhaide (Ludwig) Oehring. She married the love of her life, Norman Spatz, on August 4, 1952; he predeceased her June 22, 2003. She retired from General...