Obituaries

Jerome Lee Toronjo

Jerome Lee Toronjo

Jul 10, 2017

Toronjo, Jerome Lee Saginaw, Michigan Loving brother, uncle and friend passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the age of 72 years. The son of the late Cecil Jerome and Mary Ellen (Asphaugh) Toronjo was born on February 8, 1945 in Saginaw. Jerome enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Surviving are his siblings: Sandra Near, Auralie Warren, Faye (Edward) Crisp,...

James Sidney "Jim" Wilson

James Sidney "Jim" Wilson

Jul 10, 2017

WILSON, JAMES SIDNEY "JIM" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday evening, July 10, 2017, at his home, at the age of 81 years. He was born April 15, 1936, in Saginaw. He graduated from General Motors Institute in 1959, working at Malleable Iron Foundry and then Saginaw Steering Gear until 1992. He later worked at MacMillan Engineering in Bay City. He...

Barbara Ann Frawley

Barbara Ann Frawley

Jul 9, 2017

Barbara Ann Frawley Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017, age 79 years. She was born on July 3, 1938, daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Brutkiewicz) Seamon, in Saginaw. Barbara had worked for the Saginaw Country Club for many years. She enjoyed BINGO, eating good food, crossword puzzles and most of all spending time with her...

Karan Phillpotts (Loeffler)

Karan Phillpotts (Loeffler)

Jul 9, 2017

Karan Phillpotts (Loeffler) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Her parents Ralston DeCorte and Leona Wegner (Raymond), and her brother James DeCorte predeceased her. Raised in Saginaw, she attended Saginaw High School, graduating in 1960. In 1963 Karan married the late Allan Loeffler, raising three children together, Scott (Debbie), Matt and Lori...

Terry N. Todd Jr. (Chad Stark)

Terry N. Todd Jr. (Chad Stark)

Jul 8, 2017

Terry N. Todd Jr. (Chad Stark) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday July 8, 2017, due to injuries received in an accident. Age 33 years. He was born June 19, 1984 in Pontiac, Michigan. He married Stacey Stone, May 18, 2012. She survives him. Terry owned and operated A Bit Off the Top Lawn and Snow Service and was employed by...

Audrey V. Walton

Audrey V. Walton

Jul 8, 2017

Audrey V. Walton Hemlock, Michigan Passed away at her home, Saturday, July 8, 2017. Age 95 years. The daughter of the late Emil and Marie (Gallop) Nothelfer was born November 2, 1921 in Freeland, Michigan. She married Clarence Edward Walton, November 20, 1943. He passed away June 19, 1977. She was a member of St. John XXIII, St. Mary in...

Ronald E. Faust Sr.

Ronald E. Faust Sr.

Jul 8, 2017

Ronald E. Faust Sr. Chesaning, Michigan Passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Covenant Cooper at the age of 76 years. Ron was born November 29, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Ezra and Naomi (Breton) Faust. Ron married Joyce A. Wendt, August 4, 1962. She passed away December 1, 2007. Ron retired from General Motors following...

Kathryn Jo Jacobi

Kathryn Jo Jacobi

Jul 7, 2017

Jacobi, Kathryn Saginaw, Michigan Passed away July 7, 2017 at her home, at the age of 58 years. Kathy Jo was born May 6, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Mary Jane Mitchell and the late Clifford Mitchell. She married Jack Jacobi October 23, 1985. He predeceased her March 12, 2002 In addition to her mother, Mary Jane Mitchell,...

William Donald Dwenger

William Donald Dwenger

Jul 7, 2017

William Donald Dwenger Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at his home. Age 86 years. The son of the late Henry and Catherine (McNichol) Dwenger was born October 6, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Beverly Mae Emeott, November 8, 1952. His wife of 63 years passed away September 14, 2015. William served with the U.S. Army during...

Michael K. Blair

Michael K. Blair

Jul 6, 2017

Blair, Michael K. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly after a short illness on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the age of 67 years. The son of the late Harry and Marian (Keenan) Blair was born on June 19, 1950 in Saginaw. He retired from GM after over 30 years of service. He was a coin enthusiast, had an avid interest...

Martha A. Blank

Martha A. Blank

Jul 5, 2017

Martha A. Blank Sterling Heights, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the age of 101 years. Martha was born March 19, 1916, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late F.W. and Pauline Kolb. She married Elmer G. Blank, October 12, 1940. Her husband of 63 years predeceased her, September 23, 2004. She was a member of...

Victor M. Leal, Jr.

Victor M. Leal, Jr.

Jul 2, 2017

Victor M. Leal, Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017, age 82 years. He was born on January 31, 1935, son of the late Victor and Maria (Muniz) Leal, Sr., in Saginaw. Victor served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion....

Gerald E. Zimmerman

Gerald E. Zimmerman

Jul 1, 2017

Gerald E. Zimmerman Glennie, Michigan Our beloved father, brother, and grandfather passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the age of 76 years. Gerald was born July 18, 1940, in Saginaw to the late Everett and Frieda (Sabgash) Zimmerman. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Gerald loved to live his life. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed...

Richard H. Bober

Richard H. Bober

Jun 29, 2017

Richard H. Bober Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday, June 29, 2017. Age 62 years. The son of Caroline Rose (Pasionek) and the late Harry Joseph Bober was born July 9, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1972, and attended Delta College. He served with the U.S. Navy. Richard married Susan...

Gerald J. Goff

Gerald J. Goff

Jun 29, 2017

Gerald J. Goff Saginaw, Michigan Best husband, beloved father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017, with his family by his side at the age of 83. Gerald was born February 2, 1934, in Essexville to the late Floyd and Mildred (Monville) Goff. He retired from Grey Iron in 1992. He will lovingly...

Ivan Gene Baze

Ivan Gene Baze

Jun 28, 2017

Ivan Gene Baze Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away with his family by his side on June 28, 2017, at the age of 69 years. Ivan was born September 30, 1947, in Saginaw. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He proudly served as a police officer for many years. He retired...

Marie Mildred Milne

Marie Mildred Milne

Jun 28, 2017

Marie M. Milne Saginaw Michigan Marie Milne passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80. She was the daughter of the late Arnold and Jane Yockey. Marie was born December 12, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Jon Milne on February 3, 1955. Jon passed away on June 25, 1985. Marie was an incredibly...

Doris Mae Bottke

Doris Mae Bottke

Jun 28, 2017

Doris Mae Bottke Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, age 93 years. She was born on March 7, 1924, daughter of the late John and Mae (Dezelsky) McLaughlin, in Los Angeles, California. Doris was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1942. She married Marvin J. Bottke on June 26, 1948, he predeceased her on...

Donald George White

Donald George White

Jun 28, 2017

Donald George White Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the age of 83 years. Donald was born June 20, 1934, in Saginaw to the late George and Harriett (Watson) White. Don moved to Bay City in January of 1969. He graduated from Arthur Hill technical High School in 1952 and later from Greer Shop training in...

Rosamond C. Mathis

Rosamond C. Mathis

Jun 26, 2017

Rosamond C. Mathis (Wahl) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at New Hope Valley Assisted Living. Age 96 years. The daughter of the late Maleta (Cook) and James C. Wahl was born, July 25, 1920 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Alvin Phillip Mathis, November 22, 1940. Her husband of 70 years passed away August 20, 2011. Rosamond attended...