Obituaries
James F. Peters
Apr 17, 2017
Peters, James F. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, at Saginaw Geriatrics Home, at the age of 92 years. He was born September 29, 1924, in Saginaw, the son of the late Marlet J. and Metta (Morgan) Peters. He worked as a bricklayer, starting with his father at the age of 16 years, retiring in 1976. He later...
Joyce E. Vescio
Apr 16, 2017
Joyce E. Vescio (Simmons) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital. Age 70 years. The daughter of the late Inez Velma (Yonker) and Charles Wilson Simmons was born July 23, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a graduate of Bay City Handy High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Saginaw Valley...
Tom S. Ruckle
Apr 15, 2017
Ruckle, Tom Saginaw, MI The family of Tom Ruckle celebrate the life of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home. Age 64 years. Tom is the son of the late Richard and Alice (Miller) Ruckle; born on September 16, 1952 in Clare, MI, raised on Eight Point Lake...
William B. Merz, Jr. (Billy)
Apr 15, 2017
William B. Merz, Jr. (Billy) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, April 15, 2017, age 57 years. He was born on June 8, 1959, son of the late William and Mary (Wald) Merz Sr., in Saginaw. William married Terri Thompson on June 20, 1987, she survives him. He was a member of Moose Lodge...
Thomas Earl Miller
Apr 15, 2017
Thomas Earl Miller, born October 26, 1941 to the late Earl and Catherine (Thom) Miller. Tom graduated in 1959 from Midland High School, joining the US Army serving as a MP with special assignments in Korea and at President Johnson's Ranch, discharged in 1966. Tom worked for over 30 years and retired in 1999 from Eaton Corporation. Tom was a...
Allan "Al" Clarence Leyrer
Apr 14, 2017
Allan Clarence "Al" Leyrer Herron, MI. Formerly of Saginaw Age 77 years. Passed away while surrounded by his family was taken home to be with the Lord on this Good Friday, April 14, 2017. Son of the late Orville and Bernice (Davy) Leyrer, Allan was born on December 6th, 1939 in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School,...
Marian C. Habke
Apr 14, 2017
Marian C. Habke Frankenmuth, Michigan Passed away Friday, April 14, 2017, at Medilodge of Frankenmuth. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Emma (Wirsing) and Frederick Habke was born May 19, 1929 in Frankenmuth, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1947. She was employed as a Medical Stenographer for the Red Cross. Marian...
Jay W. Kotcher
Apr 14, 2017
Kotcher, Jay W. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Jay was born on October 6, 1926 in Saginaw to the late Jay and Florence (Kroll) Kotcher. He married Phyllis Warner on March 25, 1950; she predeceased him on January 15, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was...
Helen L. Clapp
Apr 13, 2017
Helen L. Clapp Richland, Twp., Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the age of 95 years. Helen was born December 23, 1921, in Fremont Township to the late Fred and Hattie (Wenzel) Smith. She married Lawrence Clapp on February 19, 1941; he predeceased her...
Corliss Bostwick
Apr 12, 2017
Corliss Bostwick Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the age of 92 years. Corliss was born November 13, 1924, in Port Huron, Michigan to the late John and Ruth (Mudge) Moore. She married Robert Bostwick on October 27, 1945; he predeceased her on November 21, 1982. Together they had a daughter Deborah Bostwick. Committal services will take...
Thomas M. Hebl
Apr 12, 2017
Thomas M. Hebl Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, age 67 years. He was born on October 13, 1949, son of the late Frank and Arletta (Korbein) Hebl, in Saginaw. Thomas served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Saginaw Steering Gear after many years...
Amelia (Dolly) Landskroener
Apr 11, 2017
Landskroener, Amelia (Dolly) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the age of 95 years. Amelia was born June 17, 1921, in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of the late Mathias and Frieda (Weber) Fritz. She married Jack Landskroener Sr. on April 11, 1942; he predeceased her January 14, 1973. She was...
Woodrow W. Doughty
Apr 11, 2017
Woodrow W. Doughty passed away peacefully Tuesday the 11th of April at the age of 101 yrs. Woody was born March 1, 1916. He married Maxine Lauckner in 1938 in Saginaw. He leaves behind his son Douglas, grandsons Aaron (Mary) and Sean. Woodrow and 4 close friends, all from Saginaw, after 1 & 1/2 years training in England and Wales...
Guadalupe B. Rosales
Apr 10, 2017
Guadalupe Rosales Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at Covenant Cooper. Age 70 years. Guadalupe was born December 21, 1946 in Texas, coming to Saginaw many years ago. She married Juan Rosales, May 7, 1966. He passed away February 19, 2007. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are six children, Juan Rosales...
Duane Arthur Pretzer Sr.
Apr 10, 2017
Duane A. Pretzer, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father and grandfather passed away on April 10, 2017, at the age of 70 years. Duane was born July 28, 1946, in Saginaw to the late Max and Eleanor (Shay) Pretzer. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1964. He then attended Delta Community College until he was compelled to join...
Sue Ellen (King) Watrous
Apr 10, 2017
Watrous, Sue Ellen King Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 in Lansing due to injuries received in an accident. Age 66 years. Sue was born March 27, 1951 in Saginaw to the late Robert Jr. and Georgina (Herbin) King. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1969. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in accounting...
Randall Kellogg Hall
Apr 9, 2017
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died April 9, 2017, at New Hope Valley Assisted Living at the age of 91 years. Randall Kellogg Hall was born November 1, 1925, in Northport, Michigan, the son of the late Anson Willard and Violet (Kellogg) Hall. He served in the Army during World War II. He received graduate degrees from both Michigan...
Larry S. Sample
Apr 9, 2017
Sample, Larry S. St. Charles, Michigan Beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the age of 77 years. He was born September 23, 1939, in Saginaw, the son of the late Stanley and Margaret (Bennett) Sample. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of...
Donna Louise Bigelow
Apr 9, 2017
Donna Louise Bigelow Merrill, Michigan Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Age 81 years. The daughter of the late Mable (Bowling) and Samuel Fountain was born August 31, 1935 in Hemlock, Michigan. She married Larry D. Bigelow, August 30, 1952. He survives her. Donna had owned and operated Donna's Beauty Shop for 30 years....
Francis L. Lawrence
Apr 9, 2017
Passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Hoyt Nursing Home. He was 84 years of age. Francis L. Lawrence was born June 13, 1932, in Saginaw to the late Francis K. and Eva (Benton) Lawrence. He served proudly in the U. S. Army during the Korea War. He married Dolores Pflueger on December 19, 1953, and she predeceased him in...






