Obituaries

Edna Cipriani

Edna Cipriani

Jan 24, 2016

Cipriani, Edna Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on January 24, 2016 at Maple Park Village in Westfield, IN at the age of 96 years. The daughter of the late Henry and Susanna (Fritzler) Kuxhaus was born on October 7, 1919 in Okeene, Oklahoma and moved to Saginaw in August of 1937. Edna married Harold Flack on May 29, 1943; he passed...

Virginia Ruth Spear

Virginia Ruth Spear

Jan 24, 2016

Virginia Ruth Spear (Gigi) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Lester and Mary (Williams) Colpean was born June 25, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Nelson R. Spear, June 25, 1949. He passed away February 12, 1990. Virginia was a member of Immanuel Bible Church...

Mary E. Slater

Mary E. Slater

Jan 23, 2016

Slater, Mary E. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away peacefully with her family at her side Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Mary was born November 8, 1938 in Saginaw. The daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Hannay) Knodel. She married Duane E. "Duke" Slater in December of 1953. He predeceased her November 10, 2011. Surviving are...

Jo Ann Dietrich

Jo Ann Dietrich

Jan 22, 2016

Jo Ann Dietrich Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, January 22, 2016, at the age of 68 years. Jo Ann was born June 24, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Robert and Margaret (Baker) Suhr. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She is survived by her children, Billy (Ann) Dietrich, Matthew Dietrich, and Kathy (Charles) Allen; grandchildren,...

Donald F. Eddy

Donald F. Eddy

Jan 21, 2016

Eddy, Donald F. "Wacky" Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away early Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Age 82 years. Don was born September 22, 1933, in Saginaw, the son of the late Theresa (Block) and George Eddy. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1951....

C. Glendile "Glen" Stellwag

C. Glendile "Glen" Stellwag

Jan 19, 2016

C. Glendile Stellwag "Glen" Frankenmuth, Michigan Passed away on January 19, 2016, at the age of 96 years. Glen was born September 21, 1919, the daughter of the late Frank and Corletta (Lester) Kelbey. She married Wilmer L. Stellwag on August 26, 1939 and they were blessed with two children. He predeceased her in March 2006. Glen loved her clubs,...

Christopher Carrigan

Christopher Carrigan

Jan 18, 2016

Carrigan, Christopher S. Fenton, MI Passed on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the age of 47 years. Chris was born on June 13, 1968 in Muskegon. Chris was a MSU Alumni with a degree in Construction Management. Chris leaves behind his wife Elaine Rico-Carrigan whom he married January 16, 2015, his two daughters Caitlyn and Clarissa Carrigan and their mother...

Jack T. Williams

Jack T. Williams

Jan 18, 2016

Jack Tingle Williams Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at McBrite Manor at the age of 88 years. He was born August 16, 1927 in Saginaw to the late Jesse T. and Elsie H. (Holmberg) Williams. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1945 and then served with the U. S. Army. Jack married Phyllis Marie Peters...

Kathleen Lois Evelyn Roberge

Kathleen Lois Evelyn Roberge

Jan 18, 2016

Roberge, Kathleen Lois Evelyn East Tawas, MI formerly of Saginaw, MI Beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the age of 71 years. The daughter of the late Hugo and Evelyn (Davis) Ruffert was born on March 14, 1944 in Bridgeport. She worked for GM. Kathleen married Jim Roberge on...

Thomas R. Hales

Thomas R. Hales

Jan 17, 2016

Hales, Thomas R. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at home after a courageous battle with cancer, age 76 years. He was born on May 12, 1939, son of the late Thomas and Naomi (Paquette) Hales, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of...

Joseph Floyd VanHorn

Joseph Floyd VanHorn

Jan 16, 2016

VanHorn, Joseph Floyd Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 16, 2016, at his home, at the age of 60 years. He was born August 22, 1955, in Saginaw, the son of the late Floyd and Marion (Gilbert) VanHorn. He was a Licensed Practical Nurse, working in various nursing homes and...

Richard M. Drinan

Richard M. Drinan

Jan 15, 2016

Dick passed away peacefully Friday, January 15, 2016, at Cartwright Hospice at 79 years of age. He was born on June 15, 1936, to Francis and Helen (Barrett) Drinan in Saginaw where he lived his whole life. Survived by his brothers Francis Drinan and James Drinan; daughters Lori Drinan, Lisa Cozzolino; step daughters Pam Coates, Kathy (Paul) Luther, and Sandy...

Kris F. Cutting

Kris F. Cutting

Jan 14, 2016

Cutting, Kris Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper, age 47 years. Kris was born on September 7, 1968, son of the late Frank and Adeline (Pierce) Cutting, in Saginaw. He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing. He had a passion for movies, collectables and was excited to see the new Star Wars movie. Kris...

Juanita Godina

Juanita Godina

Jan 14, 2016

Godina, Juanita Saginaw, Michigan Passed away quietly in her home, Thursday, January 14, 2016. Age 96 years. Juana Alcalan was born October 20, 1919 in Guanajuato, Mexico, immigrating to the United States at age 7 years with her grandparents. She married Ignacio Godina in 1939 in Lockhart Texas. He predeceased her. She was a lifelong member of the Church of...

Randy Dean Voelker

Randy Dean Voelker

Jan 14, 2016

Voelker, Randy Dean Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly Thursday, January 14, 2016, at his home, at the age of 61 years. Randy was born May 4, 1954, in Saginaw, the son of the late Harold William and Charlotte Harriet (James) Voelker. He retired from General Motors Saginaw Steering Gear after 33 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time...

Esther Leese

Esther Leese

Jan 13, 2016

Leese, Esther Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre at the age of 95 years. The daughter of the late John and Katherine (Ryle) Burback was born on October 7, 1920 in Bayard, Nebraska. She married Roy Leese on November 24, 1942; he predeceased him April...

William E. Beyer

William E. Beyer

Jan 12, 2016

William E. Beyer Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at St. Mary's of Michigan at the age of 89. William was born November 16, 1926, in Hemlock to the late Clement and Rose (Baker) Beyer. He married Evelyn Sloboda on June 9, 1951; she predeceased him on May 30, 1985. He engaged in farming his whole life. He...

Lucille Lutz

Lucille Lutz

Jan 12, 2016

Lutz, Lucille Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Heartland Health Care, Bridgeport. Age 77 years. Lucille was born February 1, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late William and Leona (Praay) Belill. She was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Court and Bond Sts. Surviving are her children, Debbie A. (Bob) Calaway; Karen...

Claudia B. Maher

Claudia B. Maher

Jan 12, 2016

Claudia B. Maher Saginaw, MI Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away January 12, 2016 at the James E. Cartwright Hospice Residence at the age of 69 years. The daughter of the late Claude Murray Jr. and Ida Jean (Kutch) Murray, Claudia was born on June 15, 1946 in Fallon, NV. She graduated from Lincoln Park HS (MI)...

Fern Jones Van Wagoner

Fern Jones Van Wagoner

Jan 12, 2016

Van Wagoner, Fern Soper Jones Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at New Hope Valley Assisted Living in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 101 years. Fern was born September 17, 1914, in Hale, Michigan, the daughter of the late William and Iva (Ehmcke) Soper. Fern graduated Arthur Hill High School in 1933 and worked as a secretary at Sears Roebuck...