Obituaries

Virginia L. Geese

Virginia L. Geese

Jun 14, 2018

Geese, Virginia L. Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Virginia Lee Phillips was born in Detroit on May 24, 1925. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1943. Virginia married Theodore J. "Ted" Geese on December...

Albert A. Geiersbach

Albert A. Geiersbach

Jun 13, 2018

Born in Munger, Michigan to a farm family with 13 children. In WWII he was wounded, being awarded both the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He lived most of his adult life in Alma, Michigan. He worked as a hand tool grinder for Garr Tool Company, retiring as one of the founding workers, with his brother. Albert was a member...

Martin Herman Preuss

Martin Herman Preuss

Jun 13, 2018

Went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 13, 2018, at the age of 89. Martin was born on July 1, 1928 in Hemlock, Michigan and lived there most of his life. His parents were Henry and Helena (Wardin) Preuss of Hemlock. Also preceding him in death were his brother Carl Preuss and his...

James W. Harris

James W. Harris

Jun 12, 2018

James W. Harris Hemlock, Michigan Passed away very peacefully, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with his wife and family by his side. Age 79 years. The son of the late Mildred (Fitting) and Wilbur Harris was born May 11, 1939 in Hemlock, Michigan. He married Sondra Trudgen, July 30, 1960. She survives him....

Norma J. Wasalaski

Norma J. Wasalaski

Jun 12, 2018

Norma J. Wasalaski Birch Run, Michigan Our loving stepmother passed away Tuesday June 12, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Norma was born May 27, 1947 in Gladwin Michigan. The daughter of the late Melancthon and Mary (Hoag) Reinhardt. Norma married David Wasalaski March 15, 1986. David predeceased her May 24, 2016. Surviving are her step children; David A....

Carolyn Benson

Carolyn Benson

Jun 11, 2018

Carolyn Benson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday June 11, 2018 in Saginaw, MI. at the age of 79 years. Carolyn was born September 17, 1938 in Detroit, MI to Carroll (Cal) and Martha (Peters) Sutton. After graduation from Gross Pointe South High School, she attended Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. She worked as a high school...

Trinity Marie Barrett

Trinity Marie Barrett

Jun 8, 2018

Our beautiful bubbly, sassy, determined little girl decided to let go to be with our lord after 7 years of battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. Trinity was an inspiration to many; she touched so many people in her short life. Trinity enjoyed many things some of her favorites were: crafting, painting, soccer, dancing ballet, reading, and spending quality...

Vivian Edna Dunning

Vivian Edna Dunning

Jun 8, 2018

Vivian Edna Dunning Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Gladwin, Michigan Passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at her home. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late Eldo and Gladys (Koontz) Eagleson was born January 21, 1926 in Flint, Michigan. She was married to Floyd Warren Dunning for 55 years. He passed away in 1998. She was employed by Pankonin Drug...

Linda Ann Tackman

Linda Ann Tackman

Jun 8, 2018

Linda Ann Tackman 1957 - 2018 Linda Ann Tackman, 60, was born October 5, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan and passed away on June 8, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. She was the second of eight children of Earl and Barbara Tackman. She married to Matthew Himmelein on May 2, 1975. Linda was known and loved by everyone for her giggle...

Judy Ann Tucker

Judy Ann Tucker

Jun 7, 2018

Judy Ann Tucker formerly Judy Obuchowski passed away Thursday June 7, 2018 due to a long term illness. Age 62. Residing in Saginaw Michigan. Judy was preceded in death by her father Robert Obuchowski, and sister Diane Rhodes. Survived by daughter Jaime Tucker-Simpson, granddaughter Alexis Simpson. Mother Louise Obuchowski. Brother Robert Obuchowski Jr. Sisters Linda LaPan, Jean Armstrong, Cheryl Geese...

Lynn Marie Hodges

Lynn Marie Hodges

Jun 7, 2018

Lynn Marie Hodges St. Louis, Michigan Passed away on June 7, 2018, at the age of 60 years. Lynn was born August 27, 1957, in Saginaw to the late Herbert and Adeline (Tack) Hodges. She was a member of Breckenridge Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed making crafts and blankets, coloring and traveling. She is survived by her siblings, Paul (Angelica Tripp)...

Waynard Billeter

Waynard Billeter

Jun 6, 2018

Waynard Billeter Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Age 89 years. He was born on September 7, 1928, son of the late Henry and Oleta (Lapworth) Billeter, in Saginaw. Waynard married Doris Neiderquill on September 9, 1950. She survives him He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Waynard retired from U. S. Graphite...

Joanne B. Booth

Joanne B. Booth

Jun 4, 2018

Joanne B. Booth Oscoda, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Joanne was born June 10, 1942 in Saginaw to the late Charles and Margaret (Gaiser) Ballard. She married Ronald Booth, Sr. on January 26, 1961 and he survives her. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Oscoda and formerly...

Dorothy Mae Lamping

Dorothy Mae Lamping

Jun 3, 2018

Dorothy Mae Lamping, surrounded by her loved ones, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the age of 88 years. A beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and much more, Dorothy was born March 6, 1930 to Ezra H. and Emmaline (Cosens) Miller. The first of eleven children, she was raised on farms in...

Helen Marie Davis

Helen Marie Davis

Jun 3, 2018

Passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 94 years. The daughter of the late Archie and Anna (Phelps) Clark was born on August 25, 1923 in Saginaw County. She married Jack L. Davis on April 27, 1942; he predeceased her on Feb. 25, 1971. Helen retired from Merrill Community Schools in 1988. She was a devoted...

Billie Lou Princinsky

Billie Lou Princinsky

Jun 2, 2018

Devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Billie was born on November 17, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the Edith Schoof and the late Delbert Schoof. She married Daniel Lee Princinsky; he predeceased her on February 9, 2017. Billie retired from MD Anderson Hospital in Texas having worked...

Josephine Symons Lee

Josephine Symons Lee

Jun 2, 2018

Josephine Symons Lee passed away at home on June 2, 2018. She was born August 24, 1927 in Saginaw to the late John W. (Ben) and Helen Church Symons. Josephine was married to Charles J. Lee on October 11, 1952 who predeceased her on April 4, 2005, and leaves four children, Charles H. (Denise) Lee Bay City, Josephine Lee, Saginaw,...

Kurt C. Simpson

Kurt C. Simpson

Jun 2, 2018

Kurt C. Simpson Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away with his family by his side on June 2, 2018, at the age of 61 years. Kurt was born July 26, 1956, in Saginaw to the late Charles and Rita (Klemm) Simpson. He previously worked for Mid-States Bolt and Screw. He currently was employed by Drakes...

Gust J. Kookootsedes

Gust J. Kookootsedes

Jun 1, 2018

Gust J. Kookootsedes, 88, passed away on the evening of June 1, 2018 at his home in The Woodlands, Texas. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 66 years and their children - Penny (Tod) Bradley, Jean (TJ) Hare, and Christine (Jeff) Wolverton, 11 grandchildren, their spouses, and 7 great grandchildren; Siblings: George (Marina) Kookootsedes, Mary Jannides, and sister-in-law...

Alice Mae Andrews

Alice Mae Andrews

May 31, 2018

Alice Davy Andrews - Passed with peace and grace this week, while at Healthsource, with family at her side. She was predeceased by her dancing partner and loving husband of 65 years Dale, in 2012. Survived by son Terry (Mary Kathryn), Daughter in law Louise and Daughter Paula all of Saginaw; Grandchildren: Michael, Charles (Janet), Clinton (Elizabeth), Jon, Katie (Nathan)...