Obituaries

James Ray Bastedo

James Ray Bastedo

Mar 21, 2017

James Ray Bastedo Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Aleda Lutz Veteran's Adm. Medical Center. Age 94 years. The son of the late Margarette (Vondette) and Gilbert Tice Bastedo was born June 17, 1922 in Lakefield Township, Michigan. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was employed by Jameson Corporation retiring with 26 years...

Edward D. Belill

Edward D. Belill

Mar 20, 2017

Edward D. Belill Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, age 73 years. He was born on June 16, 1943, son of the late Alfred and Mary (Clauss) Belill, in Saginaw. Edward was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1962. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from the City of Saginaw after 25...

Ellen Elizabeth Trim

Ellen Elizabeth Trim

Mar 20, 2017

Trim, Ellen E. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home, at the age of 92 years. Ellen Elizabeth Turner was born May 7, 1924, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Elbers) Turner. She married Lawrence William Trim on April 20, 1943, in Macon, Georgia;...

Gary Andrew Pack

Gary Andrew Pack

Mar 18, 2017

Gary Andrew Pack Hemlock, Michigan Passed away at his home Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at the age of 62 years. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Walter and Julia Pack on May 5, 1954. He was a graduate of Indiana University. Gary retired from Woolworth's and Orkin Pest Control. He enjoyed history and was a car enthusiast. He...

Kenneth L. Egbert, Jr.

Kenneth L. Egbert, Jr.

Mar 18, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly in Portland, Oregon, on March 18, 2017. He was 60 years of age. Kenneth L. Egbert, Jr. was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to Esther (Hoyt) and the late Kenneth Egbert, Sr. on February 1, 1957. He was a member of the Arthur Hill High School Class of 1975. Kenneth was employed for over 25 years by the...

John Alexander Stewart Jr.

John Alexander Stewart Jr.

Mar 18, 2017

Stewart, John Alexander Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday evening, March 18, 2017, at Covenant Harrison, following a lengthy illness. Age 85 years. He was born June 21, 1931 in Saginaw, the son of the late Mary Katherine (Martin) and John Alexander Stewart II. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of 1949 and later received a...

Bernard E. Yaklin

Bernard E. Yaklin

Mar 17, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was 89 years of age. Bernard Edward Yaklin was born November 28, 1927, in Maple Grove Township to the late Edward and Emma (Bitterman) Yaklin. He married Veronica Humpert on September 23, 1950, and she survives him. Bernard was employed by General Motors, retiring in 1986 after 35 years of service....

Philip L. Hammis

Philip L. Hammis

Mar 17, 2017

Philip L. Hammis Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family on March 17, 2017. Age 82 years. Phil was born January 6, 1935, in Saginaw, the son of the late Philip and Elaine (Gavit) Hammis. He graduated from Holy Family High School and attended an electronics school. He opened his own business, Television Village...

Nina Schrader

Nina Schrader

Mar 17, 2017

Nina Schrader Saginaw Township Passed away Friday March 17, 2017 at her home. At the age of 88 years. Nina was born May 8, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late, Berlin and Lela (Whalen) Smith. Nina married Ernest Schrader April 10, 1948, he predeceased her August 7, 2007. She was a member of State Street United Methodist...

Edna M. Davis

Edna M. Davis

Mar 17, 2017

Saginaw, Michigan Join us in the celebration of Edna's life and not mourn her passing. She was welcomed into Heaven by the Lord and her parents, Alfred and Leona Buetow, her brother Alfred and her son Gregg on March 17, 2017. Loved by all, let us celebrate her life and not dwell on her passing for she is now with...

Rhea V. Lassignal

Rhea V. Lassignal

Mar 15, 2017

Rhea V. Lassignal Saginaw, MI Passed away March 15, 2017, age 94, in Thornton, CO. She was born April 25, 1922 to the late Thelma M. Bedore and Isaac Daniel Bedore in Saginaw. She lived most of her life there with her husband and highschool sweetheart, Jules C. Lassignal, MD, who predeceased her July 13, 2003, age 81. Rhea moved...

Angelene Barbara Schultz

Angelene Barbara Schultz

Mar 15, 2017

Angelene Barbara Schultz Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Shields Comfort Care, surrounded by her family. Age 100 years. The daughter of the late Angeline (Pawlowski) and Casimer Zummer was born June 8, 1916 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Harold Otto Schultz, May 17, 1941. He passed away September 10, 1992. Angelene had been employed by Columbia...

Viola Riselay

Viola Riselay

Mar 14, 2017

Viola Riselay Columbus, Wisconsin Formerly of Saginaw Passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, while living at the At Home Again Assisted Living Home in Columbus, WI, at the age of 99. She was born on December 15, 1917, at home on the family farm in Bridgeport, MI, daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Madsen. Viola attended a one...

Dale Gene Harris

Dale Gene Harris

Mar 13, 2017

Dale was born an only child to the late Harvey L. Harris and Calla Mae (Williams) Harris on September 17, 1930 in Johnston City, Illinois. Dale graduated from Johnston City High School class of 1948. He went on to earn is Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Arts from Southern Illinois University and began teaching high school wood shop and drafting. He...

Betty Ann Smith

Betty Ann Smith

Mar 13, 2017

Betty A. Smith Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at her home. Age 77 years. The daughter of the late Ella (Wager) and Charles Spitz was born April 7, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Delmer Smith. He passed away August 26, 1988. Betty enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing cards and going to Bingos. Surviving are a son, daughter...

Leeta Joan Davey

Leeta Joan Davey

Mar 12, 2017

Leeta Joan Davey Burt, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Saginaw, age 82 years. Leeta was born to the late Melvin and Lena Austin on October 14, 1934. She graduated in 1952 from Arthur Hill High School. She was married to Ronald Davey in 1953 and they had three wonderful children. She lost her husband in 1970...

Abel Osuna Sr.

Abel Osuna Sr.

Mar 12, 2017

Abel Osuna Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the age of 85 years. Abel was born February 8, 1932, in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico to the late Julio and Guadalupe (Esquivel) Osuna. Abel married Asuncion "Mary" Luna on September 17, 1954; she predeceased him on December...

Gregory D. Geitman

Gregory D. Geitman

Mar 12, 2017

Gregory D. Geitman Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Covenant-Harrison, surrounded by his family. Age 52 years. The son of Joyce (Slama) and the late William A. Geitman was born September 25, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Sherrie L. Bartle, July 25, 1987. She survives him. Gregory was a graduate of Hemlock High School, Class of...

Gerald L. Rooker

Gerald L. Rooker

Mar 11, 2017

Passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at HealthSource at the age of 82 years. He was born April 3, 1934 in Saginaw to the late John A. and Fay (Scull) Rooker. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1952 and then attended Michigan State University. He was self-employed as a horse trainer and horse shoer. He served with the...

Terry Michael Scheffler

Terry Michael Scheffler

Mar 11, 2017

Terry Michael Scheffler, 55 years of age born April 17, 1961, the son of Walter and Helen (Giltrop) Scheffler, husband of Ginger (Nitz) Scheffler for 28 years passed away at their home unexpectedly on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Terry was a loving father who was extremely proud of their two children: Apryl Scheffler and Lee Scheffler. He was a lifelong...