Obituaries
Roy M. Schmidt
Aug 24, 2024
Beloved brother died suddenly on August 24, 2024 at the age of 74 years.
Born on June 16, 1950 to the late Lyle and Arlene (Putnam) Schmidt in Saginaw; he graduated from Hemlock High School, the class of 1968. Roy was a life-long happy Hemlockian. Roy worked for Card Brothers, Bierlein Demolition (over 22 years!), and Kenny Brothers Farms- where you’d...
Donna Ann Eurich
Aug 24, 2024
Passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 76 years. The daughter of Donald and Arlene (Breasbois) Poyer, Donna was born on September 13, 1947 in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1965. Donna enjoyed making people laugh with her witty sense of humor and one liners. Above all, she loved being a grandmother...
Janice "Jan" Sue Denter
Aug 24, 2024
Janice “Jan” Sue Denter of Hemlock, Michigan
Passed away peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. She was 80 years old. Janice Sue Behler was born on October 14, 1943, to the late Oren and Maxine (Albrecht) Behler. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. Jan married the love of her...
Thomas E. Ballien
Aug 24, 2024
Beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on August 24, 2024 at the age of 67 years.
The son of the late Donald and Helen (Thomas) Ballien was born on September 12, 1956 in Saginaw, where he was a life-long resident. Tom was a graduate of the first graduating class of Swan Valley High School, in 1974. He married Carolyn Raymaker on...
Wendell A. Turner
Aug 24, 2024
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the age of 95 years.
The son of the late Edward and Ella (Pifer) Turner was born on October 18, 1928 in Hemlock. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He married Shirley Ann Mead on December...
Patricia Lee Gabor
Aug 23, 2024
Patricia Lee Gabor, age 80, of Thomas Township, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Shields Comfort Care in Thomas Township.
Patricia was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on December 17, 1943. The daughter of Charles and Mary (Gilson) Burnett. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1961. On April 24, 1965, she married Ronald Gabor...
Shirle L. Gulliver
Aug 23, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Our loving father, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 93 years.
Shirle was born on February 22, 1931, son of the late Charles and Gertrude (Zissler) Gulliver, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1949. It was in high school that Shirle met his sweetheart,...
JoAnn Marie McQuaid
Aug 21, 2024
JoAnn Marie McQuaid of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 88 years old. Joann Marie Milano was born on March 31, 1936, in St. Charles, Michigan, to the late Louis and Olga (Bruno) Milano Jr. She was a proud graduate of St. Charles High School. Following...
Barbara Brockett
Aug 21, 2024
Our beloved mother (momsy), grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 21, 2024. Barbara was 89 years old.
Barbara Lou Kretz was born on June 27, 1935, in Swan Creek, Michigan, to the late George and Elizabeth (Calin) Kretz. Barbara married Douglas Warner Brockett on September 14, 1957. They celebrated over 65 years of marriage before he preceded...
Dorothy Marie Pahssen
Aug 18, 2024
Dorothy Marie (Rogner) Pahssen, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother (Grandma Dot), great-grandmother (GIGI), and recent great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully the morning of 8/18/2024, one month before her 97h birthday, of Alzheimer's dementia. Dorothy was born 9/18/1927 in Saginaw, Michigan, the first child of the late Otto and Hilda (Schwab) Rogner. She was followed by one brother, Harvey Rogner, born...
Roma Janice Carrick
Aug 18, 2024
Roma Janice Wegner-Carrick, age 86, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Roma was born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Donald Victor Boruff and Edith Bernice (Hagaman) Boruff. She was married to Frederick Wegner, who preceded her in death.
Roma is survived by her husband Richard Carrick; children Steven Wegner, Rebecca Wegner,...
James A. Kurtz
Aug 18, 2024
James A. Kurtz
Saginaw, Michigan
James A. Kurtz, a dedicated community member and cherished family man, passed away on August 18, 2024, at Covenant Cooper. Born on December 27, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, James spent his life making significant contributions both personally and professionally.
James proudly owned and operated Kurtz-Hilman Automotive Center, where he built a reputation for quality service and commitment to...
Debra Kaye Johnson
Aug 17, 2024
Debra Kaye Johnson, a cherished wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 68. Debra was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on January 9, 1956, to the late Marvin Herbert Burden and Maxine Luelle (Lincoln) Burden. Debra was a beloved member of her community and a dedicated family woman.
A proud graduate of...
William E. "Bill" Vlassis
Aug 17, 2024
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his home at the age of 94 years.
The son of the late William A. and Byrdella (Forbes) Vlassis was born on November 22, 1929 in Saginaw. He married Clara Irene Shuler on May 10, 1952; she predeceased him on July 26, 2018. Bill was an...
Timothy L. Butzin
Aug 15, 2024
Timothy Lee Butzin
Freeland, Michigan
Passed away Monday August 12, 2024. Age 76 years.
The son of the late Leo and Susan Butzin was born March 15, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan. He served with the U. S. Army and retired from Delphi with 40 years of service. Tim loved to fish and try new restaurants around the state and to socialize with anyone...
Lynn Anne Doyle (Carle)
Aug 15, 2024
Lynn Anne Doyle (Carle) Saginaw, Michigan
A beloved member of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, at the age of 71, surrounded by her family. Born on July 7, 1953, in Saginaw to the late Wallace and Mary Carle, her warmth and humor touched the lives of everyone she met.
Lynn was known for her fun, loving, and caring personality. She...
Anita Balderas Ramos
Aug 15, 2024
Anita Balderas Ramos
Bay City, Michigan
Our loving mother, grandmother and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Age 69 years.
Anita was born on August 5, 1955, daughter of Francesca (Vasquez) and the late Pedro Balderas, in Coolidge, Arizona. She married Riemundo Ramos on July 16, 1979. He predeceased her on June 9, 2018. Anita enjoyed...
Nancy Lou Watz
Aug 15, 2024
Nancy Lou Watz, formerly Nancy Lou Day, passed away peacefully on August 15 2024, in Saginaw, MI. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Saginaw, MI.
She is survived by children: Rita Moon, Rose (Ron) Linkowski, Sandra Herrlick, Michael (Lynn) Watz, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Nancy married Frank Watz; he predeceased her She was also preceded in death by...
Alice M. Smith
Aug 15, 2024
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away Thursday August 15, 2024 at the age of 91 years.
The daughter of the late Jessie L. (Anderson) and James C. Kanary Sr. was born May 9, 1933 in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of 1951. Alice married James Smith on January 16, 1954. He...
Robert F. Bolger
Aug 13, 2024
Robert F. Bolger
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Age 87 years.
The son of the late Jean (Wiley) and Jake Bolger was born March 27, 1937, in Pigeon, Michigan. He married his High School sweetheart, Rita Jahr, September 1, 1956. She survives him. He graduated from Central Michigan University, receiving his master’s degree in Outdoor Recreation. He landed his...