Obituaries
Duane Reynolds
Jun 6, 2024
Mr. Duane Reynolds passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024 in Saginaw MI. at the age of 68 years. Duane was the son of Arthur and Mildred Louise(Williams) Reynolds.
Duane was born and lived his life in Saginaw, MI. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class Of 73”. Duane retired from AT&T after 30+ years of service. He was...
Joe B. Owens
Jun 6, 2024
Joe B. Owens Bridgeport, Michigan
Joe Billie Owens was born August 29, 1936, in Bay City, Michigan, and passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Joe worked for Aetna Cement in the Great Lakes Division of Essrock Material, located in Essexville for 37 years. His last position there before retiring was Plant Buyer and Safety Director.
Joe enjoyed the outdoors and the beauty of...
Waldemar Carl Paetz, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
Passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at St. Francis Home. Age 95 years.
The son of the late Alma H. (Catterfeldt) and Waldermar A. Paetz was born October 6, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1946. He married Muriel J. Kaufmann, June 20, 1948. She passed away December 27, 1996. He began his career...
Kenneth "Ken" Steven Morris
Jun 6, 2024
Kenneth "Ken" Steven Morris of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. He was 78 years old. Kenneth Steven Morris was born on April 19, 1946, in Brighton, Michigan, to the late Rev. Kenneth Cadman and Emily Louise (Brown) Morris. When he was...
Janice Kay Gaunt
Jun 5, 2024
Janice Kay Gaunt Irons, Michigan
Passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home in Irons, Michigan. Janice was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Janice was known for her feisty personality and her vibrant spirit that touched the lives of many. She had a variety of hobbies and interests that included crafting, crocheting, watching TV, traveling, and going to yard sales. Her...
Charles Eldon "Chuck" "Charlie" Smith
Jun 5, 2024
Charles "Chuck" "Charlie" E. Smith of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpected on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home. He was 63 years old. Charles Eldon Smith was born on December 27, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Delmer E. and Betty Ann (Spitz) Smith. He was a proud 1978 graduate of Bridgeport High School....
Barbara L. Allen
Jun 5, 2024
Loving wife and mother went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the age of 77.
Barb was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 23, 1947, to the late Jack E. and Thlema (Glick) Moore. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She was married to David W. Allen on April 3, 1969. David preceded...
Terry Lee Dobson
Jun 4, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Terry Lee Dobson, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Terry was born on October 18, 1945, in Ispheming, Michigan, to the late John Joseph and Dorothy Ivy (Hooper) Dobson. He earned his bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University in 1968. Terry joined the U.S. Army in 1970 where he honorably...
Laureann Marie Johnson-Miller
Jun 3, 2024
Laureann Marie Johnson-MillerAlma, MichiganA beloved woman known for her loving, caring, and adventurous spirit, passed away on June 3, 2024, in Midland. She was born on November 15, 1951, in Saginaw to the late Ernest and Rachel Johnson (Beardslee).Laureann's passion for education led her to graduate from Douglas MacArthur High School. She would then go on to earn a Bachelor's...
Marjorie M. Rohde
Jun 3, 2024
Marjorie M. Rohde, born Marjorie Columbus on March 11, 1943, in Midland, MI, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, in Saginaw, MI. Marjorie graduate from Midland High School in the class 1961.
She was a valued member of St. John XXIII, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Marjorie was a prayerful person, often praying for her family...
Norma "Jean" Krieg
Jun 2, 2024
Ooltewah, Tennessee
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Senior Living, with her family at her side. At the age of 100 years.
The daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mabel E. (Rounds) Acker, Jean was born on February 24, 1924, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from...
Donna M. Frollo
Jun 2, 2024
Hemlock, Michigan
Our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Donna was born on November 28, 1938, daughter of the late Adella (Stoddard) and Henry Hartung, in Saginaw. She married Thomas E. Frollo on January 19, 1957. He predeceased her on March 7, 2016. Donna was a graduate of Saginaw...
Gerald "Jerry" Steven Hrinik
May 31, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Steven Hrinik, age 85, of Holt, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Jerry was born in Saginaw on December 14, 1938, the son of the late Steven Stanley Hrinik and Elsie Lena (Gedel) Hrinik. He graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw. After high school, he attended Concordia College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating on June 6, 1958....
Andres Ramon “Andy” Guevara
May 31, 2024
Andrés Ramón "Andy" Guevara of Chicago, IL, formerly of Saginaw, MI Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2024. He was 53 years old. Andrés was born on February 24, 1971, in Saginaw, MI, to his loving parents, Gilberto and Guadalupe (Villarreal) Guevara.He was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of...
Elzbieta "Liz" Maria Tappen
May 31, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
The world lost a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Elzbieta Maria Tappen, affectionately known as Liz, passed unexpectedly away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home, with her family at her side. At the age of 71 years.
The daughter of the late Benjamin and Wiktoria (Bojdd) Tymich, Liz was born on April 27, 1953, in...
Noreen Ann Bowman (Spencer)
May 31, 2024
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 65 years.
Noreen was born on March 6, 1959, daughter of Marjorie (Kelsey) and the late Richard Spencer, in Mt. Pleasant. She married Samuel Bowman, Jr. on May, 28, 1999, he survives her. Noreen loved her family and her grandchildren were one of...
Charmaine "Char" Gaiser
May 31, 2024
Charmaine "Char" Gaiser, a beloved wife and mother, has peacefully passed away on May 31, 2024 in Gladwin, MI after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 23, 1961, in Saginaw, MI.
Char owned and operated West Michigan Automotive in the Saginaw Area. Her true passion in life was the time she spent with her family, especially at...
Michael Donald Smith
May 30, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side.
The son of the late Don and June Smith, Michael (Mike) Donald Smith was born on January 12, 1948, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He graduated from Sault Ste Marie High School...
Richard "Dick" Kuch
May 30, 2024
Richard “Dick” Kuch
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Toni & Trish House, with his family at his side; at the age of 79 years.
The son of the late Herbert R. and Alma E. (Huber) Kuch, Dick was born on July 21, 1944, in...
Roberta Maria Lehr (Grise)
May 30, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend passed away on May 30, 2024 in Saginaw, the town she called home throughout her life. Roberta was born on December 2, 1944, in Saginaw to her mother Katherine Emily Grise Carter. She married the love of her life, Gary Jean Lehr, on March 28, 1986. He survives her. She...