Obituaries

Lucille Joy (Bowen/Savage) Arnett

Lucille Joy (Bowen/Savage) Arnett

Dec 15, 2017

Returned to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 15, 2017. Known for her devotion to her family and friends, she was 93 years of age. Lucille Joy Bowen was born January 15, 1924, in East Tawas to the late Bramwell and Clara (Bloomer) Bowen. While it was still situated in an old house,...

James N. Hostutler

James N. Hostutler

Dec 14, 2017

Went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017, after a three and a half year battle with MDS, at the age of 76 years. Jim was born February 4, 1941, in Hundred, West Virginia the son of the late Guy and Inez (Sleeth) Hostutler. He graduated from Spencer High School of West Virginia in 1958. At...

Elaine A. Reimer

Elaine A. Reimer

Dec 14, 2017

Elaine A. Reimer Saginaw, Michigan Our loving mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Elaine was born on August 4, 1931, daughter of the late John and Arletta (Lange) Ruppel in Saginaw. Elaine married Richard Reimer on November 20, 1954. He predeceased her on January 2,...

Richard J. Glowacki

Richard J. Glowacki

Dec 14, 2017

Glowacki, Richard J. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Covenant - Cooper at the age of 83 years. He was born October 8, 1934 in Saginaw to the late Michael and Madolin (Kwaiser) Glowacki. He graduated from Saginaw High School. He married Darlene Card August 23, 1969 and she survives him. He worked for General Motors, retiring...

William P. Valeck

William P. Valeck

Dec 13, 2017

Valeck, William P. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and uncle, passed away Wednesday evening, December 13, 2017, at MediLodge, Frankenmuth, at the age of 88 years. He was born August 7, 1929, in Columbia Corners near Gagetown, the youngest of eight children born to the late Paul and Anna (Stefanech) Valeck. He worked on the family farm until...

Gail Suzanne Eichbauer

Gail Suzanne Eichbauer

Dec 13, 2017

Gail Suzanne Eichbauer Merrill, Michigan This December 13th, 2017 Gail Suzanne (Balicki) Eichbauer passed away after a long battle with illness. She is predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Dale Eichbauer. She is survived by her three sons Phil and wife Christina, Chris and wife Katie and Matt Eichbauer. She will also be missed by her four wonderful grandchildren...

Fredric L. Sackrider

Fredric L. Sackrider

Dec 11, 2017

Fredric L. "Fred" Sackrider, 62 of Vanderbilt (formerly of Zilwaukee) passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Born on May 25, 1955 in Saginaw, Fred was the son of Freddy and Joan (Wood) Sackrider. Fred served in the U.S. Navy from 1972-1974. For several years he worked as a truck driver at Airborne Express...

Marjorie Ruth (Snow) Toth

Marjorie Ruth (Snow) Toth

Dec 11, 2017

Marjorie Ruth (Snow) Toth Hemlock, Michigan Passed away peacefully at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities on December 11, 2017, at the age of 97. She was born December 27, 1919 in Gentry County, Missouri, and was the youngest of six children of James W. and Minerva S. (Posey) Snow. She married Paul Toth of Merrill, Michigan, on May 8, 1945. They...

Joseph Lee Propp

Joseph Lee Propp

Dec 11, 2017

Propp, Joseph Lee Bay City, Michigan Beloved son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 11, 2017, at his home, at the age of 14 years. He was born October 28, 2003, in Saginaw, the son of Katie Lee Sellers and Robert Lance Propp. He attended Western Middle School. He was a member of New...

Norma Irene Kocsis

Norma Irene Kocsis

Dec 10, 2017

Kocsis, Norma Irene Merrill, MI Passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Norma Irene Miller was born on November 27, 1930 in Saginaw County to the late Roy and Gladys (Swarthout) Miller. She married Louis Kocsis on January 17, 1948, and he predeceased her on February 28, 2014. Norma worked for Dow Corning Medical retiring...

John James Gardner

John James Gardner

Dec 10, 2017

John J. (Jack) Gardner died in his home on Sunday, December 10, 2017 after a long illness. He was one day short of 81 years having been born in Saginaw, MI on December 11, 1936. His father, John Gardner and mother, Grace Hilda (Engel) Gardner raised Jack along the Tittabawassee River in Shields where he formed many tales of boyhood...

Mary L. (Toth) Pretzer

Mary L. (Toth) Pretzer

Dec 10, 2017

Passed away after a lingering illness on Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was 94 years of age. Mary L. Toth was born June 9, 1923, in Jam, Michigan, to the late Andrew and Julia (Lator) Toth. She was a graduate of Merrill High School and the M. J. Murphy School of Cosmetology. Mary owned and operated her own beauty shop...

Verna W. (Birsching) Field

Verna W. (Birsching) Field

Dec 9, 2017

Passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the age of 101 years. Verna W. Birsching was born on May 26, 1916, in Sebewaing, Michigan, to the late Wilhelm and Emilie (Armbruster) Birsching. During her life she was married three times, first to Herbert Wachner, Sr., then Harold Lea, and lastly Clyde Field. All her spouses predeceased her. Verna was employed...

Richard W. Kowalesky, DDS

Richard W. Kowalesky, DDS

Dec 9, 2017

Richard W. Kowalesky, DDS Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 71 years. He was born April 7, 1946 in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from University of Detroit with a DDS degree and practiced dentistry for 20 years. He was a member of the Catholic Faith. He was an avid hiker and had hiked...

Charles Deane Knight

Charles Deane Knight

Dec 9, 2017

Our beloved father and grandfather went home to the Lord on December 09, 2017, at the age of 88 years. Deane was born on May 29, 1929 in Jackson, MI to the late Erwin and Helene (Uhr) Knight. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1954 stationed on the USS Rushmore. He worked with his family at the Knights Market...

Beverly J. Clark

Beverly J. Clark

Dec 9, 2017

Beverly J. Clark Bridgeport, Michigan Our beloved mother, sister, and aunt went home to the Lord on December 9, 2017, at the age of 75 years. Beverly was born April 17, 1942, in Saginaw to the late Clifford Jr. and Anna (Duby) Munson. She enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her family. She will fondly be remembered...

Larry R. Gosen

Larry R. Gosen

Dec 8, 2017

Larry R. Gosen Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away on December 8, 2017, at the age of 77 years. Larry was born July 26, 1940, in Saginaw to the late Ralph and Anna (Morningstar) Gosen. He served in the U.S. Army. While serving in the military he met the love of his life Maria Schneider. They...

Bruce Alan Neveau

Bruce Alan Neveau

Dec 7, 2017

Bruce Alan Neveau Merrill, Michigan Formerly of Essexville Our loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017, age 58 years. Bruce was born on May 4, 1959, son of the late Roy and Mary Lou (Davenport) Neveau, in Bay City. He married Connie Summers on October 4, 1986, she survives him....

Deborah "Debby" (McVay) DeBeau

Deborah "Debby" (McVay) DeBeau

Dec 7, 2017

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother passed away at her home on December 7, 2017 at the age of 67 years. She was born on December 18, 1949 in Tucson, Arizona to Harry McVay and Marlene Martin. Debbie graduated Beecher High School in 1967. She worked for Ace Automatic Music and Ace American Alarm as an office manager and accountant. She...

Florence Soper Decker

Florence Soper Decker

Dec 7, 2017

FLORENCE SOPER DECKER passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Vista Gardens Memory Care in Vista, California. Age 96 years. Florence ("Flo") was born September 2, 1921, in Hale, Michigan, daughter of the late William and Iva (Ehmcke) Soper. She was raised and educated in Saginaw, graduating from Arthur Hill High School in 1939. She then earned a...