Obituaries

Betty Jane Baldwin

Betty Jane Baldwin

Jan 28, 2017

Betty Jane Baldwin Pinckney, Michigan Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, age 87 years. She was born on July 11, 1929, daughter of the late Alvin and Clara (Blotkamp) Wakefield Sr. in Redford, Michigan. Betty was very supportive of her family, loved children and enjoyed caring for them at her daycare center. She had...

Kathleen D. Ault

Kathleen D. Ault

Jan 27, 2017

Kathleen Doris Ault Freeland, Michigan Kathleen Doris Ault passed away January 27, 2017 one day after her 97th birthday. Kathleen was born January 26, 1920, to the late Richard and Charlotte (O'Leary) Hayward on her parents' farm in Merritt Township, Bay County, Michigan. A self-reliant young woman who always preferred to be called Kay, she established herself in Saginaw where...

Lori Sue Haas

Lori Sue Haas

Jan 26, 2017

Haas, Lori Sue Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at St. Mary's of Michigan, following a courageous and strong battle with cancer. Age 60 years. Lori Sue Gifford was born July 18, 1956, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Leona (Schradel) Gifford. She graduated from Eisenhower High...

Harold Kenneth Asmus

Harold Kenneth Asmus

Jan 26, 2017

Asmus, Harold Kenneth Kalamazoo, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, in Kalamazoo, at the age of 89 years. He was born October 17, 1927, in Saginaw, the son of the late Gottfried and Ottillie (Schmidt) Asmus. He married Elaine Zacharias on April 30, 1949; she predeceased him August...

Vesta Carroll

Vesta Carroll

Jan 24, 2017

Passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, age 93 years. She was born on July 19, 1923, daughter of the late Robert and Matilda (Neahausen) Lauria, in Kawkawlin. Vesta married Grant Carroll on June 19, 1954, he predeceased her on July 20, 2001. She retired from Borden's Dairy after many years of service. She was a member of the Carrollton's...

Ronald Wildfong

Ronald Wildfong

Jan 24, 2017

Wildfong, Ronald Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Ron was born on January 25, 1949 in Green Bay, WI to Loula (Maddix) Wildfong and the late Edwin Wildfong. He served in the U.S. Marines Corps: serving three tours during the Vietnam Era, and received a Purple Heart. He was a member...

Donald Oliver Thomas

Donald Oliver Thomas

Jan 23, 2017

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2017, at the age of 85 years. Don was born December 30, 1931, in Saginaw to the late Robert and Leona (Dietzel) Thomas. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and earned a good conduct...

Patricia Anne Bublitz

Patricia Anne Bublitz

Jan 22, 2017

Pat went home January 22, 2017, age 72. Born in Santa Rosa California to Harvey and Henrietta Rice, who predecease her, Pat was raised mostly in Houston Texas. Pat married Gene Wagle and moved to Saginaw in the late 60's. Gene predeceased her. Pat married Gary Bublitz in 1981 and they were together until she passed. Pat has three lovely...

Albert George Stachowiak

Albert George Stachowiak

Jan 22, 2017

Albert George Stachowiak Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Covenant- Cooper Age 92 years. The son of the late Margaret (Zielinski) and Casper Stachowiak was born July 20, 1924 in Kawkawlin, Michigan. He married Dorothy E. Tomczak, June 15, 1949. She passed away July 28, 2006. Albert served with the U.S. Army during WWII. and was employed...

Elaine A. Vasold

Elaine A. Vasold

Jan 21, 2017

Elaine A. Vasold Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017, at St. Francis Home. Age 92 years. The daughter of Matilda (Struntzer) and John Quigley was born May 16, 1924 in New York. She married Walter H. Vasold, December 22, 1945 and moved to Michigan shortly after her marriage. Walter passed away September 9, 1992. Elaine was a graduate...

Harvey H. Rogner

Harvey H. Rogner

Jan 21, 2017

Rogner, Harvey H. of Saginaw, passed away on January 21, 2017 at Shattuck Manor, age 85. He was born May 21, 1931 in Saginaw to the late Otto and Hilda (Schwab) Rogner and was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church of Hemlock. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea and Japan during the Korean conflict and retired...

Duane Kehoe

Duane Kehoe

Jan 20, 2017

Kehoe, Duane "Hi" Merrill, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and uncle, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at his home, at the age of 96 years. He was born May 8, 1920, in Freeland, Michigan, the son of the late Vera (Garrett) and Daniel "Dan" Kehoe. He served with the US Army during World War II in the European-African-Middle...

Brian John Snyder

Brian John Snyder

Jan 20, 2017

Brian John Snyder Midland, Michigan Formerly of Hemlock Passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at his home. Age 39 years. The son of Benita Lynn (Beagle) and Chris James Snyder was born September 14, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Jaime Lynn Thrasher, April 4, 2008. She survives him. He was employed by Cignys Corp, Shield. He enjoyed working on...

Theodore Joseph Bomba

Theodore Joseph Bomba

Jan 18, 2017

Theodore Joseph Bomba Birch Run, Michigan Loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at the age of 100 years. Theodore was born September 28, 1916, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to the late Vincent and Magdelena (Glodowska) Bomba. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Gladys Sawatzki on June 6, 1942; she predeceased...

Beverly J. Robinson

Beverly J. Robinson

Jan 17, 2017

Beverly J. Robinson Saginaw Township Went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Age 81 years. Beverly was born September 3, 1935 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late William P. and Georgia Bell (Rabideau) Littlejohn. She married Lance L. Robinson August 9, 1969, he predeceased her May 7, 2007. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church....

Robert L. Phillips

Robert L. Phillips

Jan 17, 2017

Phillips, Robert L. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at his home, at the age of 85 years. He was born November 29, 1931, in Richmond, Virginia, the son of the late John E. and Carrie Louise (Kitchner) Phillips. He graduated from Hampton High School and served with the US Air Force in the Korean War. He married...

Betty J. Trogan

Betty J. Trogan

Jan 17, 2017

Trogan, Betty J. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Betty Jean Corbett was born December 27, 1927 in Gladstone, Michigan to the late Eleanor (Davis) and John J. Corbett. She married Joseph J. Trogan. He passed away in 2016. She had been employed as an administrative assistant at St. Christopher of Bridgeport...

Robert Michael Merrow Sr.

Robert Michael Merrow Sr.

Jan 16, 2017

Robert Michael Merrow Sr. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Age 71 years. The son of the late Vleitta May (Gronda) and Jack Edward Merrow was born May 8, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Elaine Marie Reeves, December 7, 1963. His wife of 53 years survives him. He was employed as Patternmaker with...

James A. Wahl

James A. Wahl

Jan 16, 2017

Wahl, James A. Saginaw, Michigan Much loved brother, uncle, nephew and friend passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Covenant-Cooper after a lengthy illness. Age 63 years. James Arthur Wahl was born April 10, 1953 in Saginaw to the late Arlene (Parsons) and Donald F. Wahl. Jim graduated from Saginaw High School in 1971 and later studied Graphic art at...

Kenneth Ray Harris

Kenneth Ray Harris

Jan 16, 2017

Kenneth Ray Harris went home on January 16, 2017. Age 68 years old. Ken was born on April 2, 1948 in Louisville, KY to Walter Harris and Mayme Gunn nee Coffield. Ken was predeceased by his beloved mother Mayme Gunn, father, Walter Harris, step-father Robert Gunn and brothers Walter Harris, Jr. and Larry Gunn. Ken graduated from Saginaw High School...