Obituaries

Melvin Albert Reikowski

Melvin Albert Reikowski

Nov 5, 2015

Reikowski, Melvin Montrose, MI Passed away peacefully November 5th, 2015 at home with his daughters by his side after a short illness. Mel was born in 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Albert and Alma (Beyer) Reikowsky. He married Helen Wood in 1952 and they had 50 wonderful years together until she passed away in 2002. He retired from...

Robert L. Richardson, Jr.

Robert L. Richardson, Jr.

Nov 5, 2015

Robert L. Richardson, Jr. passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at the James E. Cartwright Care Center after a long illness. He was 89 years old. He was born on April 20, 1926, in Saginaw to the late Robert L. Richardson and Emmeline K. Richardson. Surviving him are his wife of 55 years, Jean Cummings Richardson, and three sons,...

Catherine Margaret Blake

Catherine Margaret Blake

Nov 4, 2015

Blake, Catherine Margaret Saginaw, MI Passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at her granddaughter's home, age 89 years. Catherine Fries was born October 16, 1926 in Gagetown, Michigan the daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine (Pries) Fries. She married Donald C. Blake October 28, 1944. He predeceased her January 23, 2000. Catherine was a member of St. John Ev....

Elaine F. Endres

Elaine F. Endres

Nov 3, 2015

Endres, Elaine F. Bridgeport, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, with her family at her side. Age 57 years. Elaine F. Bergey was born June 2, 1958, in Saginaw, the daughter of Faye Allen Bergey and the late Verne Bergey. She graduated from Bridgeport High School with the Class of 1976 and received...

Mary Ann Johnson

Mary Ann Johnson

Nov 1, 2015

Johnson, Mary Ann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday November 1, 2015 at Toni and Trish house in Auburn at the age of 72 years. Mary Ann was born December 31, 1942 in Saginaw. The daughter of the late Waldo and Mary (Wilczak) Kauffman. Mary Ann loved Bingo, crossword books and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are...

Ronald Lee Schultz

Ronald Lee Schultz

Oct 30, 2015

Schultz, Ronald Lee Saginaw, Michigan Ronald Lee Schultz, beloved and treasured Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of October 30, 2015 at the age of 71. Ronald was born September 15, 1944 in Saginaw, MI to the late Robert and Anna Mae (Hoffman) Schultz. After graduating from Saginaw High School,...

Lori Ann Otter

Lori Ann Otter

Oct 27, 2015

Otter, Lori Ann Freeland, MI On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, Lori was greeted by our Heavenly Father at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 52.. Lori was born in Huntsville, Alabama January 11, 1963 the daughter of Donald and Millie (Allen) Otter. She resided most of her life in Freeland, Michigan where she attended and graduated from Hemlock High School....

Donald Anson Spooner

Donald Anson Spooner

Oct 25, 2015

Spooner, Donald Anson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on October 25, 2015 at the age of 90 years. The son of the late Anson and Myrtle (Jones) Spooner was born on December 2, 1924 in Saginaw. He married Catherine Pickell on June 28, 1947; she survives him. Don served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946. He retired from Miller Mold Company...

Frances M. "Fran" Coughlin

Frances M. "Fran" Coughlin

Oct 25, 2015

Frances M. "Fran" Coughlin Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015, at St. Francis Home with her family by her side, at the age of 84 years. Fran was born February 8, 1931, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Carl and Burnetta (Nentwig) Pohlman. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1949. Fran married John E. Coughlin...

Joseph Terjek

Joseph Terjek

Oct 25, 2015

Terjek, Joseph Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at his home, age 86 years. Joseph was born in Budapest, Hungary April 24, 1929. He served in the Hungarian Army. After coming to America, he obtained work at General Motors as a Skilled Tradesman for 26 years, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed playing chess and in his younger days,...

Larry Whitlock Burr

Larry Whitlock Burr

Oct 24, 2015

Burr, Larry Whitlock Saginaw, Michigan Died peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2015. Age 79 years. Larry was born in Burrville, Utah, November 18, 1935. He acquired a strong work ethic ranching as a young man. He graduated from Utah State University with a mechanical engineering degree. In 1965 he moved to Saginaw Michigan to work for General Motors Corp. He married...

Jennifer K. Blue

Jennifer K. Blue

Oct 23, 2015

Jennifer K. Blue Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, daughter, and sister went home to the Lord, to join her grandma Blue and those that went before her on Thursday, October 23, 2015, at the age of 34. Jennifer was born September 6, 1981, in Saginaw. She was a member of Hopevale Church. She loved her children and spending time with...

Ruth M. Oswald

Ruth M. Oswald

Oct 22, 2015

Ruth M. Oswald Zilwaukee, Michigan Passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015, at the age of 92 years. Ruth was born December 24, 1922, in Linn Creek, Camden County, Missouri to the late Lee and Virginia (Neuman) Lackey. She married Henry Oswald on February 25, 1944; he predeceased her on January 7, 1991. She is survived by her children, Kaye Stephens,...

Phyllis Kay Schmidt

Phyllis Kay Schmidt

Oct 21, 2015

Phyllis Kay Schmidt Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 74 years. The daughter of the late Roy and Vera (Rogers) Roberson was born on March 16, 1941 in Midland. She married Michael S. Schmidt, he survives her. She was a member of First Baptist in Bridgeport. Phyllis enjoyed...

Ruth M. Armstrong

Ruth M. Armstrong

Oct 21, 2015

Ruth M. Armstrong Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Melinda (Neuenfeldt) and Walter McCullagh was born August 20, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Jack F. Armstrong, December 7, 1963. Her husband of 51 years survives her. She attended Saginaw Business College...

Gretchen Aileen Coats

Gretchen Aileen Coats

Oct 21, 2015

Gretchen Aileen Coats Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away Wednesday October 21, 2015. Age 41 years. The daughter of Judith Dayle (Fischer) Coats-Crowson and William Henry Coats was born April 15, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Brian Lee Miller Coats, June 26, 1999. He survives her. Gretchen was an accomplished artist, jewelry designer and...

Robert A. McDivitt

Robert A. McDivitt

Oct 20, 2015

Robert A. McDivitt Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the age of 84 years. Robert was born November 9, 1930, in Grand Rapids to the late Floyd and Maude (Jacobs) McDivitt. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of VFW Post #7302 of...

Jeanette Love

Jeanette Love

Oct 20, 2015

Love, Jeanette Colchester, CT formerly of Saginaw, MI Jeanette Marian Love, 93, of Colchester and formerly of Michigan, widow of the late Harry James Love, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning (October 20, 2015). Born on Sept. 21, 1922 in Fargo, ND, she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Olson) Lyster. The couple spent their life together...

Donald A. Boyce

Donald A. Boyce

Oct 20, 2015

Boyce, Donald A. Saginaw, MI Passed away on October 20, 2015 following a short illness in Hilo, HI, age 94 years. He was born on December 5, 1920, son of the late Harry J. and Meta (Schultz) Boyce, in Bay City. Donald married Margaret Hagle on September 18, 1948. She predeceased him on March 28, 1988. He served in the...

Camila Arce

Camila Arce

Oct 20, 2015

Camila Arce Saginaw, Michigan Age 58, died on Tuesday evening, the 20th of October, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Camila was surrounded by her loving family, in the comfort of her home in Saginaw, Michigan, when she rolled back the curtain of this world. Camila was born on September 7, 1957, in Riverside, California to Camilla and Henry...