Obituaries

Vita June (Billie) Johnson

Vita June (Billie) Johnson

Jan 1, 2017

Vita June (Billie) Johnson Merrill, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Schnepp's Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, Michigan. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Alda Floy (Hawkins) and Lowell Ammon Dismang was born June 5, 1929 in Supply, Arkansas. She married J. R. Johnson, March 10, 1945. He passed away June 24, 2014. Mr....

Madison Paige Hasse

Madison Paige Hasse

Dec 31, 2016

Madison Paige Hasse, age 15, of St. Charles, Michigan, gained her wings in the loving arms of her parents and surrounded by family on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Maddy was born on November 9, 2001, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Joseph and Stacy (Frollo) Hasse. Although Maddy only spent 15 short years here...

Susan M. Ryder

Susan M. Ryder

Dec 30, 2016

Susan M. Ryder Hemlock, Michigan Passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, age 74 years. She was born on October 29, 1942, daughter of the late Howard and Eugenia (Andrzejewski) Birch, in Bay City. Susan married Noel Ryder on September 15, 1962, he predeceased her on October 7, 2008. She had been a long time member of Hemlock/Nelson United Methodist...

Thomas R. Wielinski

Thomas R. Wielinski

Dec 30, 2016

Thomas R. Wielinski Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, age 78 years. He was born on April 7, 1938, son of the late Carl and Josephine (Dikos) Wielinski, in Detroit and raised in Au Gres. He served in the U.S Army. Thomas married Sherry Bow on April 3, 1971, she survives...

Nancy Carole Leyrer

Nancy Carole Leyrer

Dec 29, 2016

Nancy Carole Leyrer Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at her home. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Wilbert and Marion (Frost) Bluemer was born February 13, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Dean Thomas Leyrer, July 6, 1974. He survives her. She was an avid reader, enjoyed family, crocheting, traveling and...

Elmer A. Hutfilz

Elmer A. Hutfilz

Dec 29, 2016

Hutfilz, Elmer A. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 95 years. Elmer was born August 13, 1921, in Merrill, Michigan, the son of the late Carl and Anna (Wardin) Hutfilz. He attended Zion Lutheran School and later Merrill High School, graduating as Valedictorian...

Janice I. Munson

Janice I. Munson

Dec 27, 2016

Janice I. Munson Birch Run, Michigan Went home to be with her LORD and Saviour, Jesus Christ, following a long battle with cancer. Janice passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at her home, at the age of 78 years. Janice was born March 5, 1938, in Saginaw County, Michigan, the daughter of the late Anthony and Viola (Watt) Traub. She...

James R. Pitcher

James R. Pitcher

Dec 27, 2016

Pitcher, James R. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the age of 92 years. He was born October 14, 1924 in Jackson, Michigan to the late James Earl and Elsie Elizabeth (Barth) Pitcher. He served with the U. S. Army during WWII. Jim married Jean C. McNicoll on August 10, 1946; she predeceased him December 29, 1995....

Julia Helena Siler

Julia Helena Siler

Dec 26, 2016

Siler, Julia Helena Merrill, Michigan Passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre at the age of 99 years. The daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (English) Hickson was born on November 25, 1917 in Peterborough, Ontario. She married Virgil "Pete" Siler on November 25, 1943; he predeceased her on November 8, 2010. She...

John A. Reyna

John A. Reyna

Dec 25, 2016

John A. Reyna Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather, and brother went home to the Lord on December 25, 2016, at the age of 79 years. John was born March 8, 1937, in Taylor, TX to the late Eulalio and Juana (Rombedes) Reyna. He retired from Delphi on February 1, 1999 after 34.8 years of service. He enjoyed attending car...

John Funnell

John Funnell

Dec 22, 2016

John L. Funnell Port Charlotte, Florida Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL at the age of 94 years. The son of the late Henry and Leila (Richmond) Funnell was born February 10, 1922 in Rosebush, Michigan. He married Gladys M. Butts, October 4, 1947. She passed away June 19, 1994....

Roger William Ballard

Roger William Ballard

Dec 22, 2016

Roger William Ballard (Cue Ball) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. Age 54 years. The son of the late Henry and Annabel (Felske) Ballard was born June 26, 1962 in Bay City, Michigan. He was employed by the Pulaski Hall and enjoyed bowling, playing poker and riding his bike. Surviving are six brothers and sisters and their spouses,...

William "Bill" Rembish

William "Bill" Rembish

Dec 21, 2016

Rembish, William "Bill" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday December 21, 2016 at home at the age of 70years, Bill was born October 19, 1946 in Saginaw Michigan, the son of the late Floyd J. and Mildred G. (Varney) Rembish. He served with the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and retired from General Motors, Saginaw Steering Gear. Surviving besides...

Thomas R. Foy

Thomas R. Foy

Dec 21, 2016

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at home with his devoted family by his side on December 21, 2016, at the age of 78. Tom was born November 5, 1938, in Saginaw to the late Raymond and Madge (Heinitz) Foy. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married Laraine Lambert on August 28,...

Lugene Laverne Konsdorf

Lugene Laverne Konsdorf

Dec 20, 2016

Lugene Laverne Konsdorf Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at his home. Age 83 years. The son of the late Laura (Almy) and Marshall Konsdorf was born October 13, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class or 1952. He married Betty Jean Raymond, July 13, 1957. His wife of 59 years survives him....

Marlene E. Goodside

Marlene E. Goodside

Dec 20, 2016

Marlene E. Goodside Bridgeport, Michigan Our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, age 77 years. She was born on May 1, 1939, daughter of the late Willard and Estella Karcher) Hatch, in Saginaw. Marlene married Arthur T. Goodside on July 26, 1958, he predeceased her on September 26, 1983. She retired from St. Luke's Hospital/Covenant...

Genevieve Smith (Brady)

Genevieve Smith (Brady)

Dec 18, 2016

Smith, Genevieve (Brady) Saginaw, MI Beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away early Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the age of 90 years. The daughter of the late Bernard and Adeline (Balko) Winieckie was born on November 28, 1926 in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of 1944. She married Raymond Brady on July 27, 1946; he...

James Russell Hales

James Russell Hales

Dec 18, 2016

James Russell Hales Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather went home to the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the age of 67. Jim was born on May 30, 1949 in Saginaw to Thomas and Naomi (Paquette) Hales. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Jim married Marsha Dymond on...

Lawrence William Dotson

Lawrence William Dotson

Dec 17, 2016

Lawrence William Dotson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the age of 65. Lawrence was born April 8, 1951, in Williamson, West Virginia to the late Lawrence and Joyce (Compton) Dotson. He worked for General Motors until his retirement. He is survived by his sons, Brent and Shannon Dotson; and his sister Cindy Kimball. According to his...

Nan Marie Kotnik

Nan Marie Kotnik

Dec 16, 2016

Nan Marie Kotnik Saginaw, Michigan Passed away December 16, 2016, at the age of 86 years. Nan was born January 1, 1930, in Saginaw to the late William and Edna (Barden) Baer. Nan lived a good life. She is survived by her children, Rob (Kathy) Swisher and Bill Swisher. She was predeceased by her husband Edwid Kotnik and her son...