Obituaries

Cecil F. Burch, Sr.

Cecil F. Burch, Sr.

Nov 4, 2017

Cecil F. Burch, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017, age 83 years. Cecil was born on February 6, 1934 son of the late Henry and Mary (Rabadue) Burch, in Saginaw. He attended Arthur Hill Trade School and later served in the U. S. Navy. He married Gertrude Raymond on March...

Sharon Stack

Sharon Stack

Nov 3, 2017

Sharon Stack Saginaw, Michigan Our loving wife, mother and daughter passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017, age 59 years. She was born on December 23, 1957, daughter of Irene (Passmore) and the late John Rabideau, in Saginaw. She married Terrence Stack on October 8, 2013, he survives her. Sharon was employed by the U. S. Postal Service as the...

Grace A. Hamling

Grace A. Hamling

Nov 3, 2017

Passed away on Friday, November 03, 2017 at the age of 92 years. The daughter of the late Cyrille and Mary (Archambault) Borrow was born on June 17, 1925 in Saginaw. She married Stanley W. Hamling on June 9, 1945; he predeceased her on April 29, 1982. She was a member of St. Dominic Parish, St. Stephen Church. Grace was...

Alfrida Mae Cox "Fritzie"

Alfrida Mae Cox "Fritzie"

Nov 3, 2017

Alfrida Mae Cox (Fritzie) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, November 3, 2017, at St. Marys Hospital. Age 94 years. The daughter of the late Mary Aleda (Olsen) and Clarence Keyser was born December 15, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Clyde L. Cox, July 16, 1960. He passed away June 8, 2000. Fritzie was a member of First Presbyterian Church....

Russell Clare Knippel Jr.

Russell Clare Knippel Jr.

Nov 2, 2017

Russell Clare Knippel Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Covenant Cooper. Age 79 years. The son of the late Mary (Veague) and Russell Clare Knippel Sr. was born August 17, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Judith A. Rose, July 15, 1961. She passed away June 14, 1991. Russell retired from General Motors. He enjoyed cooking,...

William R. Murray

William R. Murray

Nov 2, 2017

Murray, William R. Saginaw, MI Passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the age of 75 years. The son of the late Nicanor and Rosa (Jaime) Zapata was born on September 22, 1942 in Saginaw. He owned an in-home tax preparation business. William enjoyed the sports of bowling, volleyball and liked card games and Bingo. Surviving are his children:...

Joseph Blazejewski, Jr.

Joseph Blazejewski, Jr.

Nov 2, 2017

Joseph Blazejewski, Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away surrounded by his family at the Cartwright Care Center, on Thursday, November 2, 2017, age 87 years. He was born on April 22, 1930, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kolasa) Blazejewski, Sr, in Saginaw. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Joseph married Lois Thompson on September 17,...

Thelma F. Matuzak

Thelma F. Matuzak

Nov 2, 2017

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and aunt, passed away early Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre at the age of 100 years and one day old. Thelma F. Bass was born November 1, 1917, in Midland, Michigan, and was the last living child of 14 born to the late Charles James and Effie (Caughell) Bass. She...

Raymond G. Konsdorf

Raymond G. Konsdorf

Nov 1, 2017

Raymond G. Konsdorf Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away on November 1, 2017, at the age of 79 years. Raymond was born October 12, 1938, in Saginaw. He married Judith Mendel on July 30, 1960; she survives him. Ray retired from Buick City in Flint in 2000. Besides his wife he will be missed...

Winifred Virginia “Winnie” Ellinwood

Winifred Virginia “Winnie” Ellinwood

Oct 29, 2017

Winifred Virginia "Winnie" Ellinwood Bad Axe, Michigan Passed away on October 29, 2017, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe at the age of 98 years. Winnie, as she was affectionately known by friends, was born January 13, 1919 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late George and Irene (Lyons) Kiefer. She was united in marriage to Royal Ellinwood on...

Pauline J. LaLonde

Pauline J. LaLonde

Oct 28, 2017

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday October 28, 2017 at the age of 85. The daughter of the late Paul Day and Olga Rohde was born on December 3, 1931 in Hemlock. She married Bruce E. LaLonde on April 24, 1954; he survives her. Pauline was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hemlock and enjoyed...

Marion Scott Remer Crouthamel

Marion Scott Remer Crouthamel

Oct 27, 2017

Crouthamel, Marion Scott Remer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully late Friday, October 27, 2017, at Meadowview Manor, at the age of 91 years. Marion Scott Remer was born June 7, 1926, in Saginaw, the daughter of Margaret Malcolm Remer and Clarence Remer. Marion graduated from Arthur Hill High School before attending Colby Junior College in New London, New Hampshire. She...

Danny L. Hebert

Danny L. Hebert

Oct 27, 2017

Our beloved father, grandfather, and brother went home to the Lord on October 27, 2017, at the age of 64 years. Danny was born February 25, 1953, in Saginaw to the late Norman and Janet (Jones) Hebert. He was a truck driver for Super Foods for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Candi (Charlie) Huizar; grandchildren, Colton Huizar,...

Burdeen M. Cottle

Burdeen M. Cottle

Oct 27, 2017

Burdeen M. Cottle St. Charles, Michigan Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother went home to the Lord on October 27, 2017, at the age of 82 years. Burdeen was born August 2, 1935, in Caro, Michigan to the late Roy and Rachel (Pettifor) Poole. She was kind, loving and devoted to her family. She found the good in everyone. She will...

LeRoy Wayne Peterson

LeRoy Wayne Peterson

Oct 26, 2017

LeRoy Wayne Peterson Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Turner, MI Our loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 26, 2017, age 85 years. He was born on January 4, 1932, son of the late Louis and Leona (Dallman) Peterson, in Spencer, Wisconsin. LeRoy married Marjorie Rainsberger on April 7, 1951, who survives him....

Lenore Hollerback

Lenore Hollerback

Oct 25, 2017

Lenore Hollerback Saginaw, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, age 81 years. Lenore was born on May 29, 1936 in Saginaw. She retired from Covenant Medical Center as a Medical Transcriptionist after 35 years of service and H & R Block as a tax preparer after 30 years of service. She...

Ilah L. Huyghe

Ilah L. Huyghe

Oct 24, 2017

Quietly passed away Wednesday at Brookdale Senior Living in Saginaw a few hours away from celebrating her 99th birthday. Ilah loved being an elementary school teacher and practiced that skill for over 27 years at Buena Vista, Unionville, Webber, Jerome, Loomis, Jesse Rouse and South Elementary Schools positively influencing the lives of countless students. Ilah was President of the Women's...

Mary E. Collison

Mary E. Collison

Oct 24, 2017

Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Age 70 years. The daughter of the late George and Lenore (Mocny) Kaufman was born September 1, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Robert M. Collison, August 24, 1968. He survives her. Mary was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1965. She had been employed by St. Lukes...

Laverne "John" Slancik

Laverne "John" Slancik

Oct 24, 2017

Laverne "John" Slancik Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother went home to the Lord on October 24, 2017, at the age of 70 years. John was born October 8, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Michael and Anna (Churnesky) Slancik. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Delphi after 38 years...

Michael T. Hurd

Michael T. Hurd

Oct 24, 2017

Passed away on October 24, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with ALS. Mike was born on July 9, 1953 in Marlette, Michigan to Harold Jr. and Patricia Hurd. He was a 1971 graduate of SS Peter & Paul High School, and married Pat Schroeder on April 20, 1974. He enjoyed his career as a Millwright at Delphi Saginaw Steering,...