Obituaries

Blaine Joseph Pinaire

Blaine Joseph Pinaire

Mar 3, 2018

Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the age of 69 years. The son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Gilham) Pinaire was born on December 6, 1948 in New Albany, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University, Central Michigan University and Union Institute of Cincinnati, OH. Blaine married Connie J. Koch, and together they shared...

Lorraine I. Fish

Lorraine I. Fish

Mar 2, 2018

Fish, Lorraine I. Birch Run, Michigan Passed away Friday evening, March 2, 2018, at Covenant - Cooper, at the age of 87 years. Lorraine Isabelle Swanson was born October 28, 1930, the daughter of the late Archie and Ida (Rosebrook) Swanson. She married Jerry L. Fish, Sr., on September 13, 1952; he predeceased her March 1, 2008. She had worked...

Thomas J. Mikek

Thomas J. Mikek

Mar 1, 2018

Thomas J. Mikek Hemlock, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, age 88 years. He was born on October 27, 1929, son of the late Andrew and Anna (Tomascovich) Mikek Sr, in Merrill, MI. Thomas married Elsie Petersen on November 21, 1964. She survives him. He was a member of St. John XXIII Parish, St. Marys Church. Thomas retired...

Thomas Franklin Guthrie

Thomas Franklin Guthrie

Mar 1, 2018

Passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the age of 89 years. The son of the late Pearl (Board) and Sanford Guthrie was born on May 28, 1928 in Reedy, West Virginia. He married Elizabeth Hatzke on June 17, 1950 and they resided in Hemlock, MI. Elizabeth predeceased him a few short months ago in December 2017. Thomas was...

Dorothy A. Dengler

Dorothy A. Dengler

Mar 1, 2018

Dorothy A. Dengler Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister went home to the Lord on March 1, 2018, at the age of 83 years. Dorothy was born December 30, 1934, in Saginaw to the late Henry and Marie (Albrecht) Sullivan. She married James Edwin Dengler on October 15, 1960; he predeceased her on April 4, 2004. She enjoyed...

Joann Lola McMall

Joann Lola McMall

Feb 28, 2018

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the age of 83 years. The daughter of the late Clarence and Carrie (Berry) Hughes was born on May 10, 1934 in Saginaw. Joann graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She married William J. McMall on July 2, 1955; he predeceased her on February 12,...

LeRoy James Freeman

LeRoy James Freeman

Feb 28, 2018

LeRoy James Freeman Saginaw, MI Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on February 28, 2018 at St. Marys of Michigan with his family by his side. LeRoy James Freeman was born on September 21, 1939 in Saginaw to the late Leslie and Katherine (Metiva) Freeman. He married the love of his life, Judith "Judy" Ann Freeman on...

Mildred D. Pretzer

Mildred D. Pretzer

Feb 27, 2018

Pretzer, Mildred D. Frankenmuth, Michigan Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the Cartwright Hospice Residence. Age 97 years. Mildred D. Beyersdorf was born March 6, 1920, in Richland Township, the daughter of the late William and Edna (Schoof) Beyersdorf. She married Ervin W. Pretzer May 31, 1941; he predeceased...

Mary Margaret Harris

Mary Margaret Harris

Feb 26, 2018

Mary Margaret Harris Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 26, 2018, at the age of 91 years. Mary was born August 24, 1926, in Saginaw to the late Charles and Susan (Diamond) Baase. She married the love of her life, John J. Harris, on November 27, 1948; he survives her. She enjoyed canning, gardening,...

Madelon R. Curtis

Madelon R. Curtis

Feb 25, 2018

Madelon R. Curtis, age 85 years, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Covenant Medical Center from medical complications. She was surrounded by her children that she held so dear. Madelon was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. Madelon had a giving heart and a passion for crocheting afghans for those in need. In recent years,...

Ronald  Michael Tyra

Ronald Michael Tyra

Feb 24, 2018

Ronald Michael Tyra Freeland, Michigan Our beloved father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2018, age 80 years. He was born on August 2, 1937, son of the late John and Antoinette (Jamrog) Tyra Jr. in Saginaw. He married Janet L. Smith on January 17, 1970. She predeceased him on March 31, 2010....

Carol Sue Hinkle

Carol Sue Hinkle

Feb 24, 2018

Carol Sue Hinkle Bridgeport, Michigan Our loving sister and aunt, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018, age 43 years. She was born on October 2, 1974, daughter of the late Mary Ostrander and Ron Hinkle, in Saginaw. Carol enjoyed BINGO, playing cards, listening to music and watching movies on her favorite channel, Lifetime. Carol will be missed by her...

Laura Marie Forshee

Laura Marie Forshee

Feb 24, 2018

Laura Marie Forshee Bridgeport, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister went home to be with our Lord on February 24, 2018, at the age of 93 years. Laura was born November 9, 1924, in Cuba, Missouri. She was the 2nd of 12 children born to the late Jackson and Anna (Caulley) Cunningham. She married Lloyd Forshee on November 27,...

Leona B. Cofield

Leona B. Cofield

Feb 23, 2018

Passed away February 23, 2018 in Mesa Arizona during a brief hospitalization. Age 89 years. Leona loved traveling, taking many interesting cruises, reading, and shopping. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Theodore and Martha Ford, and resided there for the majority of her life. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School and retired from employment with...

Alice Evelyn Gorney

Alice Evelyn Gorney

Feb 22, 2018

Alice Evelyn Gorney Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018, at her home. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late Julia (Marohnic) and Anthony Francetic was born October 22, 1928 in Merrill, Michigan. She married Clarence M. Gorney, October 14, 1950. He passed away March 20, 2004. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Alice attended...

Laurene Leila Churchill

Laurene Leila Churchill

Feb 21, 2018

Churchill, Laurene Leila Saginaw, Michigan Passed away early Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Cartwright Care Residence, at the age of 92 years. Laurene Leila Knoedler was born August 21, 1925, the daughter of the late Marie Helen (Halbgewachs) and Otto William Knoedler, in Eustis, Nebraska. She enjoyed her early years growing up in Nebraska, until moving to Michigan. She...

Marian L. Luta

Marian L. Luta

Feb 21, 2018

Marian L. Luta Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, age 94 years. Marian was born on July 5, 1923, daughter of the late William and Eva (Beebe) Werth, in Ashley, MI. She married Frank P, Luta on July 24, 1948. He predeceased her on December 31, 1977. Marian was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. She...

Donald L. Pietz

Donald L. Pietz

Feb 20, 2018

Donald L. Pietz passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Born October 16, 1932 to Frederick and Muriel Pietz, Donald resided in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, and continued his education at Albion College where he studied Business. Donald went on to attend the University of Michigan where he obtained a Master of Business Administration Degree....

Marilyn J. Putnam

Marilyn J. Putnam

Feb 20, 2018

Beloved, wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the age of 87 years. A resident of Saginaw, Marilyn was born on April 30, 1930 to the late Martin and Martha (Ledtke) Zorn. Marilyn was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, the class of 1948 where...

Lynn Budzinski

Lynn Budzinski

Feb 19, 2018

Lynn Budzinski Spaulding Township, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, age 63 years. She was born on November 22, 1954, daughter of Alfrida (Khonke) and the late Donald Lenhart, in Saginaw. Lynn retired from the Bridgeport Spaulding School District after many years of service. She enjoyed watching her favorite channel HGTV and...