Obituaries

Barbara Ann Launstein

Barbara Ann Launstein

Oct 9, 2015

Barbara Ann Launstein Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at her home. Age 62 years. The daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Ann (Graham) Clark was born October 29, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Gary J. Launstein, November 8, 1980. He survives her. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1970, and...

Gerald Edward Babcock

Gerald Edward Babcock

Oct 7, 2015

Gerald Edward Babcock Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Covenant Cooper. Age 78 years. The son of the late Florence (Hinkle) Babcock Ranke and Robert Babcock was born December 20, 1936 in Flint, Michigan. He married Sandra Lou Hauk, May 6, 1967. She survives him. Gerald attended St. Lorenz Lutheran School and was confirmed in his faith...

Patricia Sue Walters

Patricia Sue Walters

Oct 7, 2015

Patricia Sue Walters Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the age of 72 years. The daughter of the late George W. and Leona (Williams) Schoults was born on March 22, 1943 in Saginaw. She worked for Rite Aide Pharmacy for over 40 years. She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Methodist...

Mark H. Simon

Mark H. Simon

Oct 7, 2015

Simon, Mark H. Saginaw, Michigan Our loving father and brother passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, age 48 years. He was born on March 20, 1967, in Benton Harbor, MI, son of the late Howard and Judith (Schnetzler) Simon, Jr. Mark enjoyed collecting comic books, watching wrestling and spending time with his daughter Judith, whom he loved and adored...

Dorothy Elaine Kaufmann

Dorothy Elaine Kaufmann

Oct 6, 2015

Kaufmann, Dorothy Elaine Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Dorothy Elaine Kaufmann passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Age 89 years. Dorothy was born on June 30, 1926 to the late Antoinette and Wilber Wood. She was married to John V. Kaufmann, who predeceased her. Together they farmed and raised their family. Dorothy was a deeply...

Mildred Ann Bublitz

Mildred Ann Bublitz

Oct 6, 2015

Mildred Ann Bublitz Caro, MI formerly of Saginaw Passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the age of 86 years. Mildred was born March 15, 1929, in Saginaw to the late James and Georgia (Nieman) Mills. She married Robert Bublitz on August 12, 1950; he predeceased her on November 28, 1996. She is survived by her children, Shelley Richard, Stephen...

Joseph Walter Taylor, Jr.

Joseph Walter Taylor, Jr.

Oct 5, 2015

Joseph Walter Taylor, Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away October 5, 2015, at the age of 44 years. Joseph was born May 3, 1971, in Saginaw to the late Maureen (Frost) and Joseph Taylor Sr. He enjoyed movies, music, spending time with family, friends, and his grandson Cooper. He was a funny guy that always told jokes, and could make anyone...

Janice A. Dungey

Janice A. Dungey

Oct 5, 2015

Dungey, Janice A. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Saginaw Senior Care Rehab at the age of 80 years. Janice Ann Rosien was born July 17, 1935 in Saginaw to the late Fred L. and Mary (Whaley) Rosien. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1954. Janice married Ivor Dungey on May 5, 1956; he survives...

Michelle Katherine Northrup

Michelle Katherine Northrup

Oct 4, 2015

Michelle Katherine Northrup Saginaw, Michigan Loving daughter of Linda M. (Pavoni) and Harvey L. Northrup Jr. passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015. Age 38 years. Michelle was born July 20, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and attended Ross Medical College. She was studying to be a phlebotomist. She had been employed by Bridgeport...

Floyd Richard Watson

Floyd Richard Watson

Oct 4, 2015

Watson, Floyd Richard Merrill, MI Passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015, at his home, age 88 years. Floyd was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 6, 1927 the son of the late Fred and Rettie (Johnson) Watson. He married Donna Jean Rosewig June 12, 1948 and she survives him. Floyd was a member of Merrill Congregational Church. He loved farming and...

Margaret Alberta Wegner

Margaret Alberta Wegner

Oct 3, 2015

Wegner, Margaret Alberta Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, October 03, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan at the age of 96 years. The daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Hanafin) Rabie was born on October 16, 1918 in Saginaw. Margaret graduated from St. Andrew High School as her class Valedictorian and received a musical degree in 1935 from...

Janice M. Falkenberg

Janice M. Falkenberg

Oct 2, 2015

Falkenberg, Janice M. Saginaw, MI Passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the age of 76 years. Janice was born on May 7, 1939 in Saginaw; the daughter of the late David and Mary (Jacoby) Miller. Janice graduated form Arthur Hill High School and Comptometer School, the class of 1957. She married Frederick Falkenberg on August 2, 1958; he...

John F. Mallek

John F. Mallek

Oct 1, 2015

Mallek, John F. Saginaw, MI John passed away October 1, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born in Saginaw on March 30, 1930 to the late Francis and Lillian (Shannon) Mallek. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. During his life he enjoyed hunting, camping with family, and spending time with his children...

Margaret Alice Richnak

Margaret Alice Richnak

Oct 1, 2015

Richnak, Margaret Alice Merrill, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the age of 90 years. The daughter of the late Ray and Clara (Badour) Dougherty was born on October 3, 1924 in Mt. Haley Twp. Margaret graduated from Merrill Sacred Heart High School as Valedictorian in 1942. She married...

James F. Matlock

James F. Matlock

Sep 30, 2015

James F. Matlock Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly September 30, 2015, at the age of 68 years. James was born March 8, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois to the late William and Arlene (Monehan) Matlock. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam aboard the U.S.S. Hancock. Out of college, Jim went to work for Boeing in Seattle, WA for four...

Lorena B. Arnold

Lorena B. Arnold

Sep 30, 2015

Arnold, Lorena B. (Hagen) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday evening, September 30, 2015, at Brookdale, at the age of 97 years. Lorena B. Wondrasch was born November 11, 1917, in Wykoff, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Marie (Miller) and Gustav Wondrasch. She came to Jackson, Michigan, as a young woman, where she met and married Harold Hagen on August...

Frederick Gerald Doyle

Frederick Gerald Doyle

Sep 28, 2015

Frederick Gerald Doyle Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Heartland Health Care. Age 71 years. The son of the late Gerald Francis and Dorothy Louise (Dusek) Doyle was born September 30, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Bonnie Joan Stenzel, June 5, 1982. She passed away May 7, 2011. Fred retired from National Pattern Co. and was...

Ella (Trudy) G. Linton

Ella (Trudy) G. Linton

Sep 28, 2015

Linton, Ella G. (Trudy) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday September 28, 2015 at home at the age of 95 years. Ella was born April 16, 1920 in Royal Oak, Michigan. The daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Barlow) Griffin. Surviving are a daughter Lou Ann (Dale) Gerst, Burt, Michigan; one daughter-in-law Patricia Linton, Saginaw; three grandchildren; Troy (Josephine) Linton,...

Nancy "Grandma Angel" Garibay

Nancy "Grandma Angel" Garibay

Sep 28, 2015

Garibay, Nancy (Buxman) Saginaw, Michigan Our "Grandma Angel" passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Covenant Cooper, at the age of 77 years. Nancy Lee Buxman was born February 21, 1938, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Katherine (Fritzler) and John Buxman. She had been employed by Michigan Bean Company. She was a member of the Lutheran Faith. Nancy...

Dorothea Sophia Greenwood

Dorothea Sophia Greenwood

Sep 26, 2015

Dorothea S. Greenwood Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the age of 100 years. The daughter of Wilhelm and Anna (Fischer) Feuerhelm was born September 18, 1915 in Thomas Township. On September 21, 1935 she was married to Edward J. Greenwood. He predeceased her October 19, 1998. Dorothea was an excellent cook and baked the best tasting...