Obituaries
Marie J. Glick
Mar 23, 2016
Marie J. Glick Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after her passing on March 23, 2016. Marie was born in Saginaw on May 21, 1928 to the late William Kutsch Sr. and Cora (Scherzer) Kutsch. Marie married Lawrence R. Glick, Jr., of Saginaw, on October 16, 1948. Her husband and sweetheart of 62 years...
Mildred May Barko
Mar 22, 2016
Mildred May Barko (Reimer) Saginaw, Michigan Went to meet her Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the age of 88 years. She was born July 6, 1927 to the late Fred and Selma Reimer in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Francis J. Barko, June 21, 1947. He passed away December 21, 1971. Millie worked for Saginaw Farm Bureau Credit Union...
Caroline F. (Letson) Danks
Mar 22, 2016
Passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. She was 75 years of age. Caroline Letson was born October 18, 1940, in Saginaw to the late Francis and Grace (Patterson) Letson. She was an avid bingo player and golfer. Caroline is survived by her sisters and a brother, Ruth Ann Persinger, James (Tootie) Letson,...
Arthur C. Neumann
Mar 21, 2016
Arthur C. Neumann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 99 years. Art was born in Saginaw, MI on October 31, 1916 to the late Herman A. and Anna C. (Fritz) Neumann. On October 18, 1941 he married Louise L. Laufer in Saginaw. His wife of 46 years passed away September 24, 1988. He...
Michael Lawrence Putnam
Mar 21, 2016
Michael Lawrence Putnam Saginaw, Michigan Suddenly passed away at home from congestive heart failure on Monday, March 21, 2016. The son of late Dorothy (Sherbino) Canel and Harry Putnam Jr. was born April 2, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was married to Barbara J. Pfund on December 1, 1979. She survives him, along with his children, Natalie J. (Nicholas) Murray...
Frances Marie Benton
Mar 21, 2016
Benton, Frances Marie Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the age of 95 years. The daughter of the late Sylvester and Veronica (Bukus) Chasnis was born on June 13, 1920 in Saginaw. She married Ralph C. Benton on July 17, 1943; he predeceased her on May 13, 1983. She was a member of St. Francis of...
Cyril A. Landra
Mar 21, 2016
Cyril A. Landra Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at St. Francis Home. Age 91 years. The son of the late Louise (Stacer) and Alton Landra was born August 9, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Eleanor G. Longuski, June 14, 1952. His wife of 63 years survives him. Cyril served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr....
Jean (Raymond) Hohman
Mar 21, 2016
Passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 84 years. Jean Eileen Raymond was born December 31, 1931, in Saginaw to the late Ed and Helen (Weir) Raymond. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School and later resided in Hemlock from 1949 to the present. She married John C. Hohman on April 15, 1950....
Marilyn J. Karpicke
Mar 20, 2016
Marilyn (Schebler) Karpicke Saginaw, Michigan Passed away quietly on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Covenant Select Care. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late George C. and Florence (Barth) Schebler was born October 17, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. Upon graduating from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1942. She joined the "War effort" by beginning a 23 year career...
Joan Carol Kretchman
Mar 20, 2016
Joan Carol Kretchman (Hawkins) Saginaw, Michigan "this life I live I've loved and lost I've laughed and cried And when I leave this life I've Lived I'll smile and know I wouldn't have changed a thing" Joan passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Cartwright Residence. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Walter and Leona Maxson was...
Carl E. Sian
Mar 20, 2016
Passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Healthsource Saginaw at the age of 86 years. Carl E. Sian was born December 5, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Mary (Mott) Sian. He was employed by GM Malleable Iron for 30 years, retiring in 1984. He married Lorraine Jankowski on July 31, 1976, and she survives him. Carl had...
Paul Jay Christian
Mar 19, 2016
Loving son, brother, and uncle passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 46 years. The son of Lois A. (Allen) Toth and the late Paul T. Christian was born on March 8, 1970 in Saginaw. Paul enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and most especially cherished time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Surviving besides his...
Robert Lewis "Bob" Schoenlein
Mar 18, 2016
Loving son, father, brother and uncle passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the age of 53 years. The son of Ruth (Porter) Schoenlein and the late Walter Schoenlein was born on January 22, 1963 in Norwich, CT. He graduated for ITT Technical Institute and worked as a machinist. Robert was very artistic, enjoyed playing his guitar, was a...
Arlene Spears
Mar 18, 2016
Spears, Arlene Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday March 18, 2016 at HealthSource of Saginaw at the age of 99 years. Arlene was born December 20, 1916 in Buena Vista. The daughter of the late Arthur and Grace (Webster) Kimmel. Arlene married Samuel Spears September 30, 1939. He predeceased her November 12, 2002. Arlene had a great American Heritage; she was...
Albert Dean Hall
Mar 17, 2016
Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the age of 73 years. The son of Nellie (Graham) Hall and the late Albert Hall was born on October 11, 1942 in Flint. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1965. He owned A & L Construction Company and retired from American National...
John Michael Kniat
Mar 16, 2016
Passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Aleda Lutz Veteran's Adm. Care. Age 71 years. The son of the late Jack T. and Josephine (Derwinski) Kniat was born March 23, 1944 in Flint, Michigan. He married Peggy Ann Long, August 27, 1984. She survives him. John served with the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Div. as a paratrooper during the...
Rita Ann Olivarez
Mar 15, 2016
Loving daughter, mother, sister and aunt passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the age of 43 years. Rita was born on May 27, 1972 in Saginaw. She attended Arthur Hill High School. She cherished her time with her family and friends. Surviving are her mother Betty Lou Olivarez, father, Henry Olivarez, four children: Joseph Olivarez, Aaliyah Olivarez, Adam...
Elaine M. Spindler
Mar 14, 2016
Elaine M. Spindler Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at the age of 86 years. Elaine was born December 11, 1929; in Saginaw to the late Frank and Bernice (Nussbaum) Miller. She owned a bakery in Carrollton and retired from General Motors. She is survived by her husband Jack Spindler; son,...
Terry Shaffer
Mar 13, 2016
Terry Dale Shaffer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Terry was born March 8, 1950, in Saginaw to the late Albert Raymond and Loraine Ann (Gugel) Shaffer. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at W.L. Case & Company 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Rob Richards will officiate...
Ciana Leigh McCliggott
Mar 12, 2016
Ciana Leigh McCliggott Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with our Lord suddenly, Saturday, March 12, 2016. She was born April 14, 2015. Ciana was a happy baby who always had a smile on her face. She was very active and just started taking her first steps. She enjoyed seeing her reflection on anything, always smiling and kissing it. She loved...






