Obituaries

Roxanne Dean Stevens

Roxanne Dean Stevens

May 15, 2018

Roxanne passed away at home on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at the age of 67 years after her gallant fight with ALS. She was born April 18, 1951 in Cheektowaga, New York, the daughter of the late Richard E. and Bonnie D. (Wilson) Schumacher. She married Charles D. Stevens on May 26, 2010. He survives her. Roxanne was a top...

Donna Jean Chinevere

Donna Jean Chinevere

May 13, 2018

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Wisconsin. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Mary Martha (Phelps) and Henry James Tuck was born December 23, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed by the Graber Shade Company and was a former member of Faith Lutheran Church, Saginaw. Surviving are a daughter, Beth...

Thomas Wade Dean Sr.

Thomas Wade Dean Sr.

May 13, 2018

Thomas Wade Dean Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday May 13, 2018, surrounded by his family. Age 65 years. The son of the late Donald Leroy and Florence Anna (Rohr) Dean was born January 8, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed as a Truck Driver in Construction. Tom was a huge NASCAR fan. He enjoyed family cookouts and get...

John Charles Skaryd

John Charles Skaryd

May 12, 2018

John Charles Skaryd Saginaw, Michigan and Sun City Center, Florida Passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at his home. Age 80 years. The son of the late Mamie (Kubinger) and John Skaryd was born March 1, 1938 in Bannister, Michigan. He married Sharon Layman, September 10, 1985. She survives him. John served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He was...

Margaret L. (Tolfree) Hamling

Margaret L. (Tolfree) Hamling

May 12, 2018

Passed away at her home after a lingering illness. She was 54 years of age. Margaret Tolfree was born in Saginaw on October 27, 1963, to John and the late Lucy (Heaslip) Tolfree. She married Larry Hamling on June 13, 1998, and he survives her. Margaret was employed for many years by the County of Saginaw, working with many of...

Grace Marie Sawatzki

Grace Marie Sawatzki

May 12, 2018

Grace Marie Sawatzki Spaulding Township Passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at her home. Age 100 years. The daughter of the late Adeline (Bender) and William Tagget was born December 5, 1917 in Spaulding Township where she had been a lifelong resident. She married Leo F. Sawatzki, July 18, 1936. He passed away January 20, 2000. Grace was employed at...

Alex Chavez

Alex Chavez

May 12, 2018

Alex Chavez passed away suddenly at Covenant Hospital on May 12, 2018, at age 91. He was the son of Mercedes and Ranulfo Chavez. He was born May 7, 1927. He served with the US Army/Navy. He married his beloved wife, Mary Pauline Liguez November 29, 1958; she survives him. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and retired from...

Betty E. (VanBocxlaer) Valeck

Betty E. (VanBocxlaer) Valeck

May 11, 2018

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and Aunt passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. She was 89 years of age. Betty E. VanBocxlaer was born February 18, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Leonard and Ruth (Hafner) VanBocxlaer. After high school she worked at Saginaw Furniture, where she met William Valeck. They were married on September 17, 1949, and they thereafter enjoyed...

Norma J. Rogers

Norma J. Rogers

May 11, 2018

Norma J. Rogers Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at New Hope Valley Assisted Living Community at the age of 94. Norma was born November 28, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Sheldon and Mildred Clements. In 1928, she was adopted by France and Helen (Bebe) Goble. Norma was raised to adulthood in Michigan City, Indiana and Three...

Jack Douglas

Jack Douglas

May 9, 2018

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on May 9, 2018, just shy of his 80th birthday. Jack was born on May 13, 1938 in Saginaw to the late Clyde and Genieva (Perry) Douglas. He married Jeannette L. Cherry on March 23, 1964; she survives him. Jack retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after 33 years of service...

Timothy J. Leaman

Timothy J. Leaman

May 9, 2018

Timothy J. Leaman, Freeland, Michigan Passed away at home with his family by his side after a brief illness at the age of 49. Tim was born on April 14, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Rochelle Marie Minnick on September 18, 2004. She survives him. Tim graduated from Freeland High School in 1987. He received his Bachelor's degree from...

Betty Gean Douglas

Betty Gean Douglas

May 9, 2018

Passed away from natural causes on May 9, 2018 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw at the age of 87 years. Betty was born to William and Alice (Drew) Barton on December 12, 1930. She married Donald G. Douglas on May 10, 1947. He predeceased her on December 17, 1995. She was also predeceased by 2 sisters, a grandson, Adam...

Thomas F. DeVeaux

Thomas F. DeVeaux

May 8, 2018

DeVeaux, Thomas F. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday May 8, 2018 at the age of 68 years. He was born February 16, 1950, in Saginaw, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Bellinger) DeVeaux. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1968. He served with the US Navy Reserves. He had been employed by General Motors...

Jennie Jo Wood

Jennie Jo Wood

May 7, 2018

Jennie Jo Wood Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at Stonecrest Assisted Living. Age 62 years. The daughter of Josephine (Spadafore) and the late Alvin Wood was born October 3, 1955. She was employed by Hemlock Semi Conductor, retiring with over 30 years of service. She was a member of St. John XXIII Parish, St. Mary in Hemlock...

Ross James Fairchild

Ross James Fairchild

May 7, 2018

Ross James Fairchild Bridgeport, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Covenant Healthcare - Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (McCall) Fairchild, was born on February 12, 1934, in Owosso, Michigan. Ross married Joan M. Sersen on June 13, 1953...

Donald Jay Parcell

Donald Jay Parcell

May 6, 2018

Donald Jay Parcell Alma, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw No services or obituary are planned Funeral Home: W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI US 48603

Edward O'Dell

Edward O'Dell

May 2, 2018

Edward O'Dell Saginaw Michigan Passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Age 63 years. Edward was born January 20, 1955 in Saginaw Michigan, the son of Patti (Jessmore) O'Dell. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from General Motors in 2007. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. Ed loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and was an avid golfer. He shared...

Hilda Clara Violet Stark (Kreger)

Hilda Clara Violet Stark (Kreger)

May 2, 2018

Stark, Hilda Clara Violet (Kreger) Hemlock, Michigan Caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Age 91 years. She was born on April 17, 1927, in Hemlock, Michigan, to the late Edward and Lena (Bunterbart) Kreger. Hilda lived in the Hemlock area her entire life, including in her centennial home that has been...

Connie Lynn Brown

Connie Lynn Brown

May 1, 2018

Connie Lynn Brown Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday May 1, 2018 at Hoyt Nursing Home. Age 68 years. The daughter of Jean (Pugh) and the late Robert Catterfeld was born October 23, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 1967. She married Reinhold Brown, March 11, 1988. He survives her. She was an...

William R. Irish

William R. Irish

May 1, 2018

William R. Irish Saginaw, Michigan Our loving father and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Age 59 years. He was born on November 20, 1958, son of the late Norma (Scheffler) and Vernon Irish, in Saginaw. William enjoyed working on cars, completing model cars and spending time with his grandchildren. William will be missed by his daughter, Amber...