Obituaries

Rosaleen M. Herbin

Rosaleen M. Herbin

Oct 12, 2016

Rosaleen M. Herbin Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went home to the Lord on October 12, 2016, at the age of 93 years. Rosaleen was born April 29, 1923, in Saginaw to the late John and Elizabeth (Siefred) Busch. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clarence Herbin; her children, Donald (Patricia) Herbin and Harry...

Katherine Gail Melton

Katherine Gail Melton

Oct 11, 2016

Katherine Gail Melton Largo, Florida Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Katherine Gail Melton was born February 5, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Clayton Frost and Fay Shippey. Kathy was the second oldest of four daughters. She was born and raised in the Saginaw area before moving to Key Largo, Florida. Kathy returned to Michigan only to go back to Florida for...

Robert Bloniarczyk

Robert Bloniarczyk

Oct 10, 2016

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016, age 88 years. He was born on November 13, 1927, son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Skalny) Bloniarczyk, in St. Charles. Robert married Viola Spiker on November 24, 1951, she survives him. He served in the U.S. Army. Robert was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas...

Kathleen Donna Trier

Kathleen Donna Trier

Oct 9, 2016

Kathleen Donna Trier St. Charles, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed into eternal life on October 9, 2016, at the age of 91 years. Kathleen was born June 6, 1925, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of the late David and Delia (Blaine) Rappley. She married the love of her life, Melvin F. Trier on June 24, 1944; he...

James G. Joswiak

James G. Joswiak

Oct 9, 2016

James G. Joswiak Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 following a brief illness, age 81 years. He was born on February 18, 1935, son of the late George and Josephine (Stelmark) Joswiak, in Bessemer, Michigan. He married Ruth Hansen on September 4, 1954, she survives him. With over 60 years in the glass business, Jim was still...

Richard Samuel Carlton Sr.

Richard Samuel Carlton Sr.

Oct 8, 2016

Richard Samuel Carlton Sr. (Dick) Clio, Michigan Formerly of Bridgeport Passed away suddenly Saturday, October 8, 2016. Age 68 years. The son of the late Cora (Lacy) and Kenneth Carlton was born February 21, 1948 in Bridgeport, Michigan. He married Evelyn Maatta, September 6, 1969. She passed away June 19, 2003. Richard served with the U.S. Army. He was employed...

Willard J. Johnson

Willard J. Johnson

Oct 5, 2016

Willard J. Johnson Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2016, at the age of 52 years. Willard was born March 3, 1964, in Saginaw to the late James and Donna (Rulapaugh) Johnson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by the mother of his children, Betty Olivarez; children,...

Harvey F. Krzywosinski

Harvey F. Krzywosinski

Oct 5, 2016

Harvey F.Krzywosinski Saginaw, Michigan A most beautiful soul set sail on October 5th, 2016, at the age of 63. Steadfast in his battle to the end, Harvey is now at peace, floating free and painting the heavens. Our loving father, son, and brother was born August 28th, 1953. He was a patient, gentle, and kind-hearted artistic soul. Spreading his creativity...

Julia A. Krowl

Julia A. Krowl

Oct 4, 2016

Krowl, Julia A. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the age of 96 years. The daughter of the late Wasyl and Rose (Mazur) Kochan was born on June 7, 1920 in Saginaw. Julia enjoyed being active with all the other residents of Heartland Healthcare, where she'd lived the past few years. Surviving are a brother, Theodore...

Glenn C. Brown

Glenn C. Brown

Oct 2, 2016

Brown, Glenn C. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Glenn married Doris Wentworth on April 20, 1975; she and many dear friends survive him. He retired from a career of military service in 1989 after 27 years which included serving during the Vietnam War. Glenn loved to walk his dogs: Butch...

Susan K. Otto

Susan K. Otto

Oct 1, 2016

Otto, Susan K. (Knief) Saginaw, MI Passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the age of 72 years. Susan K. Knief was born February 18, 1944, in Saginaw to the late Walter and Ione (Uecker) Knief. On July 28, 1973, she married W. Gerber Otto and he predeceased her on December 20, 2011. After her graduation from Arthur Hill...

Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Oct 1, 2016

Miller, Mary E. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the age of 96 years. Mary was born March 3, 1920, in Hartlepool, England, the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Humphrey) Harker. She was a war-bride, having married Edward E. Miller on June 26, 1946, in England. Edward predeceased her November 8, 1995. She was a...

Donald C. Kropp, Sr.

Donald C. Kropp, Sr.

Sep 30, 2016

Kropp, Donald C. Sr. Saginaw Twp., MI Passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at St. Francis Home at the age of 80 years. Donald was born on September 15, 1936 in Pigeon, Michigan, the son of the late Hattie Pearl (Fahndrich) and Solomon Kropp Jr. Don married Barbara Nadiger on June 25, 1955; She survives him. He was a...

JB Wale

JB Wale

Sep 30, 2016

Passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at his home. Age 90 years. The son of the late Esther (Moore) and Earl Wale was born November 1, 1925 in Porter, Township, Midland County, Michigan. He married Lucy Wallace on March 23, 1947. His wife of 70 years survives him. He was employed as a Union Carpenter. He was a member of...

Michael D. McAdams

Michael D. McAdams

Sep 29, 2016

McAdams, Michael D. Bay City, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the age of 66 years. The son of the late Edward and Inez (Hill) McAdams was born on May 13, 1950 in Lansing, MI. He was a graduate of Holt High School- class of 1968. Michael served in the U.S....

Michael Edward Koteskey

Michael Edward Koteskey

Sep 28, 2016

Michael Edward Koteskey passed away suddenly September 28, 2016. He was 72. He is survived by his wife Frances Kay Koteskey and their two daughters Deborah Koteskey White and her husband Jason, and Toni Koteskey Loudenbeck and her husband Jason. Mike had 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his father Gordon Koteskey and sister Dawn (Larry) Moeschke....

Ruth Marie Miller

Ruth Marie Miller

Sep 26, 2016

Ruth Marie Nagel Miller Saginaw, Michigan Ruth was born on December 6, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Frederick Otto Miller, in 1989 (whom she married on May 8, 1947) and had no siblings. She leaves behind two loving sons, Brian Mark Miller (Jacquelyn) of Mill Valley, California and Randall William Miller (Lynn) of Bloomfield Hills,...

Ronald Duane Elson

Ronald Duane Elson

Sep 24, 2016

Elson, Ronald Duane Merrill, Michigan The breezes were gently blowing as Ron heard the words, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant." Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away late Saturday, September 24, 2016, at St. Mary's of Michigan, due to injuries received in an accident. Age 78 years. Ronald Duane Elson was born March 23, 1938, in...

Bonnie Louise Kreh

Bonnie Louise Kreh

Sep 24, 2016

Bonnie Louise Kreh Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at the age of 68 years. Bonnie was born November 17, 1947, in Saginaw to Kenneth and the late Paulina (Trinklein) Klink. She married Gary Kreh on May 12, 1973; he survives her. She worked for Growers...

Sandra Sue Kahn

Sandra Sue Kahn

Sep 24, 2016

Sandra Sue Kahn of Saginaw Michigan, aged 72, born January 4, 1944 in Monroe Michigan, and daughter of the late Virgil Lafayette Lamb and late Bonnie Charity (McLellan) Lamb, passed on September 24, 2016. She is survived by her four children: Joseph (J.A.) Albert Kahn, Roger (Ari) Ewing Kahn, Heather Alaine Kahn and Bonnie Edythe Kahn Ognisanti. She is also...