Obituaries

James Lewis Matteson

James Lewis Matteson

Feb 8, 2017

James Lewis Matteson Bridgeport, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the age of 68 years. James was born November 8, 1948, in Flint, Michigan to the late Lewis and Marian (Whittaker) Matteson. He was a 4th grade teacher for 39 years at the Bridgeport Spaulding School District. He had a deep...

Hugo E. "Ted" Braun, Jr.

Hugo E. "Ted" Braun, Jr.

Feb 8, 2017

Hugo E. "Ted" Braun, Jr. passed away February 8, 2017, after a brief illness at the age of 84. He was born on March 18, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, and was married for 62 years to the former Ruth A. Paetz, who survives him. He was the father of Hugo III, Michael, and Lucy, and grandfather "Opa" to many loving...

Robert L. Sabisch

Robert L. Sabisch

Feb 8, 2017

Robert L. Sabisch Long Lake, Michigan formerly of Saginaw Loving husband, father, and brother passed away February 8, 2017, at the age of 72 years. Robert was born May 20, 1944, in Reed City, Michigan to the late Ray and Lydia (Johnson) Sabisch. He married Frances R. Czymbor on November 5, 1966; she survives him. He enjoyed fishing and the...

Audrey E. Cowdry

Audrey E. Cowdry

Feb 8, 2017

Cowdry, Audrey E. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday morning, February 8, 2017, at Edgewood Assisted Living, at the age of 101 years. Audrey Wiselogel was born November 20, 1915, in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of the late Iva (Willoughby) and Harvey Wiselogel. She married Clifford "Abe" Cowdry on February 18, 1938; he predeceased her November 21,...

Josephine Bembeneck

Josephine Bembeneck

Feb 7, 2017

Bembeneck, Josephine (Ortiz, Anthony) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Covenant Harrison, at the age of 83 years. Josephine Ortiz was born July 17, 1933, in Shepherd, Michigan, the daughter of the late Salvador and Guadalupe (Gonzalez) Ortiz. She had been employed as a nursing assistant at The Home for the Aged for many years. She was...

Michael L. Poineau

Michael L. Poineau

Feb 6, 2017

Loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the age of 57 years. The son of the late Louis A. and Marion L. (Hayes) Poineau was born on March 6, 1959 in Saginaw. He married Debra M. Browning on October 23, 1982; she survivies him. Mike enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends. Surviving...

Nola E. Radka

Nola E. Radka

Feb 6, 2017

NOLA E. RADKA Saginaw, Michigan Rejoice in His Salvation as our Lord lifts her through the gates of Heaven. She died in The Lord on Monday, February 6, 2017, age 90 years. The daughter of the late Arthur P. and Mary C. Beatenhead was born on July 21, 1926 in Unionville, Michigan. On September 8, 1945 she married Clifford H....

Mary Kathryn Neuhaus

Mary Kathryn Neuhaus

Feb 4, 2017

Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" Neuhaus Alma, Michigan formerly of Saginaw Our loving, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the age of 71 years. Mary was born February 8, 1945, in Front Royal, Virginia to the late William and Mary (Rohde) Neuhaus. She was owner/operator of the Hair Care-A-Sel beauty...

Thomas A. Coombs

Thomas A. Coombs

Feb 4, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Aleda Lutz VA Medical Center at the age of 78 years. The son of the late Richard and Marian (Beckett) Coombs was born on June 28, 1938 in Saginaw. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Thomas retired from Saginaw Steering Gear. Surviving are his longtime companion, Evelyn Pomerville, his...

Sarah Emily (Pringle) Graham

Sarah Emily (Pringle) Graham

Feb 3, 2017

Passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at Caretel Inn, Bay City, MI. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Isabelle (McNicol) Pringle was born August 14, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Donald James Graham, September 27, 1941. He passed away January 23, 1998. Sarah enjoyed helping with her children's and grandchildren's school activities, volunteered at...

Arlene K. Frank

Arlene K. Frank

Feb 3, 2017

Passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center, age 83 years. The daughter of the late William and Clara (Krueger) Luedtke was born on February 24, 1933 in Saginaw. She married Franklin A. Frank on May 14, 1960; he predeceased her on December 18, 2008. She worked for the Saginaw Credit Bureau and Hemlock Public...

Frank R. Purtell

Frank R. Purtell

Feb 3, 2017

Frank Purtell Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully, Friday, February 3, 2017 after losing his battle with cancer. Age 66 years. The son of the late Richard and Blanche (Buhl) was born April 21, 1950 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a graduate of Pinconning High School and Delta College. He married Jeryl (JB) Barry. His...

William Starke

William Starke

Feb 1, 2017

William Starke Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday February 1, 2017 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab. At the age of 96 years. William was born July 14, 1920 in Bay City. The son of the late Carl and Mary (Eichinger) Starke. He married Lorna Ulrich June 23, 1962 and she survives him. William served in the US Navy during WWII....

Richard Allen Christensen

Richard Allen Christensen

Jan 31, 2017

Richard Allen Christensen Cape Coral, Florida formerly of Saginaw and Ionia Died Tuesday January 31, 2017 at his home at the age of 86 years. He was born in Montcalm, MI in 1930 to the late Raymond and Lelah Christensen. Richard served his country honorably with the US Airforce from 1948 to 1954. He lived in Michigan for many years....

Remedios Torrez (Reme)

Remedios Torrez (Reme)

Jan 30, 2017

Remedios Torrez (Reme) Saginaw, Michigan Remedios went home to be with our Lord on Monday, January 30, 2017, age 90 years. She was born on September 1, 1926, daughter of the late Jose and Juana (Medina) Hernandez, in Taylor, TX. Reme married Manuel Torrez, Sr. on September 9, 1945, he predeceased her on December 16, 1999. She enjoyed being outdoors,...

Bertha Eurich Trogan

Bertha Eurich Trogan

Jan 30, 2017

Passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at St. Francis Home. Age 98 years. The daughter of the late Mary (Temple) and Henry Eurich was born June 18, 1918 in Fowler, Township, Clinton County. She married Eugene S. Trogan in September of 1940. He passed away June 5, 1976. Bertha received her Bachelors of Arts degree in teaching from the University...

Nancy Elizabeth Sage

Nancy Elizabeth Sage

Jan 29, 2017

Nancy Elizabeth Sage St. Charles, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, at HealthSource. Age 56 years. The daughter of Christina (Eggebrecht) and the late Gerhardt Neuenfeldt was born May 9, 1960 in Saginaw County, Michigan. She married Dale E. Sage Jr, May 2, 1992. He passed away in 2006. She was employed by Blue Care Network and was a...

Delores Elaine Simons

Delores Elaine Simons

Jan 28, 2017

Delores Elaine Simons nee Mason passed into Heaven January 28, 2017 at her home at the age of 86 years. Delores was born March 30, 1930 in Saginaw to William and Linda (Pohlman) Mason. On September 10, 1949, Delores became the beloved wife of William Clifford Simons. Together they raised a family and farmed in Fremont Township. She was a...

Kenneth H. Dietzel

Kenneth H. Dietzel

Jan 28, 2017

Kenneth H. Dietzel Saginaw, Michigan Loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away January 28, 2017, at the age of 71 years. Ken was born November 1, 1945, in Saginaw to the late Henry "Les" and Virginia (Kolinski) Dietzel. He earned an Associate Degree from Delta College and a Bachelor Degree from Western Michigan University. He married Anne Long on July...

Dale F. Wellman

Dale F. Wellman

Jan 28, 2017

Wellman, Dale F. Zeeland, Michigan Formerly of Hemlock Passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, in Zeeland, at the age of 51 years. He was born January 29, 1965 in Saginaw, the son of the late Joan (Midcalf) and Fred Wellman. He graduated from Hemlock High School Class of 1984. He had been employed by The Industrial Company (TIC). He enjoyed...