Obituaries
Jeffrey Scott Lake
Jan 10, 2017
Jeffrey Scott Lake Frankenmuth, Michigan Beloved father, son, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on January 10, 2017, at the age of 49 years. Jeff was born October 23, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed being on the computer. He ran a weather service and was a Ham Radio operator. He is survived by his children, Joel Steven Lake and...
James Henry Oswald
Jan 10, 2017
Passed away after a sudden illness at the age of 69 years. The son of the late Henry and Ruth (Lackey) Oswald Jr. was born on September 23, 1947 in Saginaw. He married Elyse J. Barbe; she predeceased him in 2003. He enjoyed working on his computer and bowling. Surviving are a son, Jeff Blaton and a grandson Jeffrey Blanton,...
Clintena Mills
Jan 9, 2017
Clintena A. Mills, beloved wife and widow of Arnold L. Mills, passed quietly in Hospice on January 9, following a short illness. She is survived by her children and their spouses, James and Janice Mills, Clinton and Vickie Mills, Sandra (Mills) and David Gerken, and Timothy Mills and Wendy Kareus, of Michigan, and Linda (Mills) Riesgo of Florida; and Grandsons...
Clarence L. Herbin
Jan 9, 2017
Clarence L. Herbin Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017, at New Hope Valley. Age 89 years. The son of the late Elizabeth and Julius Herbin was born June 1, 1927 in Pillager, Minnesota. He married Rosaleen M. Busch. She passed away October 12, 2016. He served with the Merchant Marines and then with the U. S. Army. He...
Merreill Dianne Kreil
Jan 9, 2017
Merreill Dianne Kreil Saginaw, Michigan Passed away January 9, 2017, at the age of 79 years. Merreill was born August 17, 1937, in Saginaw to the late John and Dorothy (Miller) Eimers. She married Donald Kreil on March 17, 1956; he survives hers. She was a volunteer coordinator for 50 years. She was a member of Faith Ev. Lutheran church...
Lewis L. Hensley
Jan 8, 2017
Hensley, Lewis L. Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Born in Swiftrun, Virginia on March 23, 1924; the son of the late Anna (Lawson) and Lynnwood Hensley. He was a member of Community of Christ Church and was baptized there at the age of eight. Lewis retired from...
Rosa L. (Smythe) Horvat
Jan 8, 2017
Horvat, Rosa Lee (Smythe) Merrill, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Schnepps Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, Michigan, at the age of 78 years. Rosa was born January 23, 1938. She was married to James Charles Horvat on February 5, 1955; he survives her. She also leaves behind two sons and their spouses, James Joseph (Gail)...
Chris Laurence Jurik
Jan 7, 2017
Chris Laurence Jurik Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Covenant Cooper. Age 43 years. Chris was born June 14, 1973, the son of Joan Jurik and the late Rev. Bruno Kaczmarczyk. He married Angie Kern, August 16, 2003. She survives him. He was employed by Nexteer. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin near Harrison, Michigan with...
Sandra Graham
Jan 7, 2017
Sandra Graham Saginaw, Township Passed away Saturday January 7, 2017 ay Covenant-Cooper, at the age of 66 years. Sandy was born May 22, 1950, the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Lutzke) Simpson. She married John Graham January 17, 1970. He predeceased her October 4, 2012. Surviving are her three children; Corey Graham, Jim Graham and Jenny Graham; a...
Sr. Mary Symphoria
Jan 6, 2017
Sister Mary Symphoria (Leocadia Leona Boros) Livonia, MI Formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away on January 6, 2017 at the age of 104 years. The daughter of the late John and Maryanna (Sadowski) Boros was born on September 29, 1912. She became a Felician Sister on March 25, 1933. She leaves her sister-in-law Sarah Boris, nieces: Elaine Collins, Shelby Boris,...
David M. Gilbert
Jan 5, 2017
David M. Gilbert Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Covenant-Cooper at the age of 64 years. Dave was born October 11, 1952, in Saginaw the son of the late Jack and Bonnie (Voelker) Gilbert. He married Pamela Schattilly on May 14, 1983; she survives him. They were married at Faith Lutheran in Bridgeport and continue to be...
Beulah Claspell
Jan 4, 2017
Beulah Claspell St. Charles, Michigan Went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the age of 98 years. Beulah was born July 15, 1918, in Porter Twp., Michigan to the late George and Helen (Sawvel) Root. She married her former schoolmate Joseph Roux in 1940; he predeceased her in 1976. She then married Russell Claspell in 1988;...
Tina Marie Bremer
Jan 4, 2017
Tina M. Bremer Bridgeport, Michigan Now I say my final words, I sleep atop white pillow clouds. My wings are my newfound freedom. Watching my family from a far. Gone but never far. My heart is free and beats anew. But my love lives on in those I was close to. ---Ashley Bremer Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt...
Albert Paul Wardin
Jan 3, 2017
Albert P. Wardin (Paul) Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 03, 2017. Age 79 years. The son of the late Lenora K. (Dietrich) and Albert Paul Wardin was born August 2, 1937 in Hemlock, Michigan. He married Sara J. Thomas, February 4, 1961. She survives him. Paul was a Dairy Farmer. His proudest professional accomplishment was being the breeder of...
Paris D. Rueda
Jan 2, 2017
Paris D. Rueda Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at the age of 25 years. Paris was born December 1, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Valerie Rueda and Marc Banks. Paris was a graduate of Buena Vista High School Class of 2011. Surviving besides his parents are three children,...
Raina Maureen Mallory
Jan 1, 2017
Raina Maureen Mallory Saginaw, Michigan The beautiful daughter of Kimberly (Curtis) and Steven Mallory went to be with the Lord and end her suffering, Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Covenant Harrison. Age 3 years. Raina was born October 14, 2013 in Saginaw. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Cameron Curtis and Roman Mallory; her grandparents, Richard and Carol Mallory;...
Jane E. Frey
Jan 1, 2017
"Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me be your child!" These words ended each journal entry that Jane wrote to her savior, Jesus Christ. Her greatest joy was to be in His presence; through prayer, the reading of His Word, her journaling, and music. New Years Day, Jane died and God ushered her into his Heavenly celebration. The...
Bonita J. Pacholke
Jan 1, 2017
Bonita J. Pacholke Burt, Michigan Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, age 70 years. She was born on July 23, 1946, in Omer, MI. Bonita loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, dancing and was a hard worker. She is survived by her children, Jerry Pacholke, Dawn (Joe) Wasney and...
Timothy Allen Kubik
Jan 1, 2017
Timothy Allen Kubik Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and son went home to the Lord on January 1, 2017, at the age of 60 years. Timothy was born March 1, 1956, in Saginaw to Wanite (Challenger) Kubik and the late Gerald Kubik. He worked for the Saginaw Floral Exchange for many years. He married Patricia Lynn Ortega on...
Arthur W. Tolfree, Sr.
Jan 1, 2017
Arthur W. Tolfree, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away at home on Sunday, January 1, 2017, age 86 years. He was born on December 11, 1930, son of the late Roy and Ada (Miller) Tolfree, in Saginaw. Arthur retired from Dow Chemical after 38 1/2 years of service. He loved to hunt, go camping with his family and enjoyed gardening. Arthur...