Obituaries
James F. McGovern, Jr.
Apr 28, 2015
McGovern, James F., Jr. "Jim" Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, brother and uncle passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Glacier Hills Retirement Community, age 81 years. The son of the late James F. McGovern and Grace (Cruise) McGovern was born on May 20, 1933 in Wichita, Kansas. A lifelong resident of Saginaw, he graduated from St. Mary's High School...
James W. Bremer
Apr 27, 2015
Bremer, James W. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 27, 2015. Age 77 years. He was born February 24, 1938, in Saginaw, the son of the late Carl and Irene (Wilber) Bremer. He married Eula Wells on February 18, 1961, in Shawneetown, Illinois, and made their home in Saginaw. Jim and Eula enjoyed their cabin...
Larry W. Ward
Apr 26, 2015
Ward, Larry Wayne Lansing, Michigan Passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home, age 46 years. Larry was born on January 20, 1969 in Bay City, son of Ray L. and Janice (Srodes) Ward, they survive him. Larry was raised in Hemlock and a graduate of Hemlock High School, Class of 1987. He was employed by General...
Kathleen Mary Benjamin
Apr 25, 2015
Benjamin, Kathleen Merrill, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the age of 64 years. The daughter of the late Francis and Josephine (Sweeney) McMahon was born on June 7, 1950 in Saginaw. She married Samuel D. Benjamin on November 2, 1968; he survives her. Kathleen retired from Merrill Community Schools as a bus driver after 30 years...
Evelyn Louise Manning
Apr 25, 2015
Evelyn Louise Manning Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the age of 72 years. The daughter of the late Milton and Burnce (Snider) Simmons was born March 4, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw in 1961. She married Louis J. Manning on October 13,...
George William Fry Sr.
Apr 24, 2015
George William Fry Sr. Akron, Michigan The angels took George home to the Lord on April 24, 2015, at the age of 72 years. George was born September 8, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan. He married Carol D. Ahearn on September 5, 1964; she survives him. He retired from General Motors after 33 years of service. He enjoyed being in...
Christopher J. Royalty
Apr 24, 2015
Royalty, Christopher J. Merrill, Michigan Our beloved father went home to the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the age of 50. Chris was born April 11, 1965, in Saginaw. He was a "jokester" and enjoyed making people laugh. He enjoyed spending time with family, going to the casino, gardening, and selling his produce and sauces by the roadside....
Dallas Brian Brownson
Apr 23, 2015
Brownson, Dallas Brian Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan at the age of 67 years. Dallas was born on April 23, 1948 in Flint, Michigan. He worked in the family business Brownson Fisher Wall Paper and Paint that was an anchor store in Downtown Flint for many years, located in the historic Paterson...
Dennis Jay "Curly" Sommer
Apr 21, 2015
Dennis Jay Sommer (Curly) Burt, Michigan Loved husband, father, brother and uncle passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He loved all sports and the 3 stooges. He worked for General Motors, Saginaw Steering Gear Div. for 27 years, retiring in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Rose of 44 years; three sons, Dennis R. Sommer; Benjamin J. Sommer, all...
Marvin J. Bottke
Apr 20, 2015
Bottke, Marvin J. Saginaw Township Passed away Monday April 20, 2015 at Covenant-Cooper. Age 97 years. Marvin was born April 19, 1918 in Saginaw, the son of the late Charles F. and Emma L. (Harvey) Bottke. He married Doris Mae McLaughlin, June 26, 1948. She survives him. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII and was a...
Joseph Frank Kricher
Apr 19, 2015
Joseph Frank Kricher Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis. Age 94. The son of the late Alex and Mary (Krupinski) Kricher was born April 22, 1920, in Hemlock. Joe was a lifetime farmer in the Hemlock area and loved the outdoors. He worked very hard on his homestead...
Janet Rose Coombs
Apr 19, 2015
Janet Rose Coombs Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday April 19, 2015 at the age of 76 with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy (Dittenber) Miller was born on December 18, 1938 in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill, the class of 1956. Janet retired from Michigan Bell after...
Denise A. Quackenbush
Apr 17, 2015
Quackenbush, Denise A. Birch Run, Michigan Passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at St. Mary's of Michigan, at the age of 53 years. Denise Ann Hare was born September 22, 1961. Denise was a very caring and compassionate woman, who deeply loved her children and grandchildren. She married Chris J. Quackenbush on April 28, 1995, and he survives her. She...
Wilma L. Ecker
Apr 16, 2015
Ecker, Wilma L. "Honey" Saginaw, MI Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the age of 68 years. Wilma was born July 16, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona to the late Francis and Grace (Patterson) Letson. She married Henry Ecker on October 25, 1980; he survives her. She loved and took care of everyone...
Ruth J. Kelly
Apr 16, 2015
Kelly, Ruth J. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the age of 86 years. Ruth was born January 7, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Edward and Violet (White) Robinett. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. She is survived by her husband Raymond Kelly; children, Sarah (Robert) Yare, Jack (Linda) Kelly, James (Nat) Kelly,...
Pedro Rivera
Apr 14, 2015
Rivera, Pedro Saginaw, MI Passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at his home at the age of 65 years. The son of Theresa (Hernandez) and the late Salvador Rivera was born on September 24, 1949 in Marian, Arkansas. He married Tina Podojak on October 20, 1978; she survives him. Pedro worked in construction and retired from the local #1075....
Norris Dwight Bott
Apr 14, 2015
Bott, Norris D. Merrill, MI Passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the age of 92 years. The son of the late Lawrence and Bessie (Gay) Bott was born on December 15, 1922 in Wheeler, MI. He married Doris M. Wright on December 29, 1944; she predeceased him on February 21, 2001. Norris worked as a farmer all his...
William A. Kelly
Apr 13, 2015
William A. Kelly Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, at his home. Age 74 years. The son of the late Mabel (Gilbert) and William A. Kelly Sr. was born May 23, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Barbara J. Kwapis, August 3, 1963. She survives him. William served with the U.S. Army and was employed by General...
Robert John Graham
Apr 12, 2015
Graham, Robert J. 09/26/42 -04/12/2015 Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Age 72 years. Bob was born September 26, 1942 to the late William and Ida (Dast) Graham in Saginaw. He married Patricia Piechotte on April 15, 1966 and was married for almost 49 years. She survives him. Bob served in the...
Agnes Anna Kotch
Apr 12, 2015
KOTCH, AGNES ANNA Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the age of 70. The daughter of the late Blanche Welnicki and John Kotch was born on May 30, 1944 in Saginaw. Agnes "Aggie" loved Elvis Presley, spending time with her friends at Angel Care Respite and dancing to the music of the 50's and 60's. Aggie...