Obituaries

Lorraine Powers

Lorraine Powers

Feb 16, 2015

Powers, Lorraine Saginaw, Michigan Lorraine Mary Powers (nee Rappa) of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February16, 2015 at her last residence, Heather Hills in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on December 8, 1919, she was the eldest child of Alfred C. Rappa and Alvina M. Rappa. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alfred C. Rappa Jr. and her...

Rosemary Horenziak

Rosemary Horenziak

Feb 15, 2015

Horenziak, Rosemary Birch Run, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015, after a lengthy illness at the age of 64. Rosemary was born September 14, 1950 to Pearl (Watson) and the late Ray Warrington. She married Nicholas Horenziak on June 21, 1969; he survives her. She is also survived by her children, Laura Honeman,...

Genevieve "Jennie" Blasko

Genevieve "Jennie" Blasko

Feb 15, 2015

Blasko, Genevieve "Jennie" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Meadow View Manor at the age of 89. Jennie was born August 15, 1925, in Saginaw to the late Thomas and Theresa (Fletcher) Blasko. She leaves behind her niece, Kathleen Wojciechowski. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, John M. and Marian Wojciechowski; and nephew, John T....

Helen Louise (Florey) Flores

Helen Louise (Florey) Flores

Feb 13, 2015

Flores, Helen Louise (Florey) Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away Friday night February 13, 2015, at HealthSource, Saginaw, MI. She was born August 10, 1922 in Saginaw to the late Carl W. Lamb Sr., and Susan Helen McLeod (nee Martha Gladys Denczyk). She married Daniel S. Flores on December 24, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio. He passed...

Sr. Mary Josepha Wentworth

Sr. Mary Josepha Wentworth

Feb 13, 2015

Sister Mary Josepha Wentworth Farwell, Michigan Sister Mary Josepha is the 11th of 18 children born to Henry and Josephine Wentworth and all were raised on a family farm in Rosebush, Michigan. Sister Mary Josepha was preceded in death by her parents and three stillborn brothers. Six brothers also preceded her in death: Howard, Earl, Edward, Robert, Andrew and Clair....

Dorothy Hanson

Dorothy Hanson

Feb 11, 2015

Hanson, Dorothy Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, age 86 years. Dorothy was born on January 31, 1929, in Saginaw, daughter of the late Sidney and Louise (Pomeraning) Varney. She married William Hanson on February 8, 1947, he predeceased her. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her...

Sally A. "Sue" Lutz

Sally A. "Sue" Lutz

Feb 11, 2015

Lutz, Sally A. "Sue" Prudenville, MI Passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the age of 72. Sally was born Ann Sue Johnson on January 24, 1943, in Harlan, Kentucky to the late David and Lydia (Smith) Johnson. She was a treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 205 and a coach for baseball in Bridgeport. She enjoyed bowling and the casino....

Carl Maynard Robinson

Carl Maynard Robinson

Feb 10, 2015

Carl Maynard Robinson (Skip) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Magnum Care, Saginaw. Age 83 years He was born March 3, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late, Clyde and Mabel (Hawick) Robinson. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, the late Clell and Ruth Robinson, upon the death of his mother when he...

Joan B. LaBelle

Joan B. LaBelle

Feb 9, 2015

LaBelle, Joan B. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Healthsource Saginaw at the age of 80 years. Joan was born April 15, 1934 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Karl and Lillian Litzner. She married Kenneth LaBelle on November 4, 1972, he survives her. Surviving besides her husband Ken are her four children, Kathy Brutton, Lee...

Charles Frank Francetic

Charles Frank Francetic

Feb 8, 2015

Charles Frank Francetic, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on February 8, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. Charlie was born in Saginaw, MI on September 15, 1919 to the late Anthony and Julia (Marohnic) Francetic and grew up in the rural Merrill, MI area. He is preceded in death by siblings George, Joe, Tom, Bill, and...

John Edward Oppermann

John Edward Oppermann

Feb 7, 2015

John E. Oppermann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. Age 73 years. The son of Arthur and Hulda (Cassow) Oppermann was born March 7, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Catherine A. Lauer, January 9, 1960. She passed away January 11, 2013. John was employed by General Motors (Nexteer) retiring with over 30 years of service. He loved...

Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr.

Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr.

Feb 7, 2015

Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr. Merrill, Michigan Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr. age 92, joined his beloved wife of 69 years, Ann, in Heaven on February 7, 2015. The son of the late Louis and Beatrice Vedrode was born on July 19, 1922 on the family farm in Merrill, Michigan. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by five brothers, Steve,...

Dwight L. Chisholm

Dwight L. Chisholm

Feb 7, 2015

Dwight L. Chisholm Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 80 years. The son of the late Hugh Stanley and Hazel (Roux) Chisholm was born August 3, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Diane J. Smith, September 4, 1955. She survives him. Dwight was a graduate of Alma High School, received his Bachelors of Science Degree...

Daniel Eric Hare

Daniel Eric Hare

Feb 5, 2015

Daniel, 51, died at home on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Dan was born to Robert and Elizabeth (Diffell) Hare on April 13, 1963 in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from MacArthur High School lettering in soccer, hockey, tennis and football. He continued his education at Delta College. Daniel was a sonar tech for four years in the United States Navy. He...

Rodney A. Burbank

Rodney A. Burbank

Feb 4, 2015

Burbank, Rodney Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, age 66 years. Rodney was born March 2, 1948, in Saginaw, son of the late John and Marie (Eller) Burbank, Jr. He retired from U.S. Graphite after many years of service. Rodney enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his son Rodney Burbank, II and one grandson, Nathan Burbank....

John W. Novak

John W. Novak

Feb 4, 2015

Novak, John W. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the age of 86. John was born June 14, 1928, in Carrollton to the late John and Pauline (Golomb) Novak. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Margaret "Marge" Fuger on February 11, 1956; she survives him....

Thomas Karl Moffett

Thomas Karl Moffett

Feb 3, 2015

Moffett, Thomas Karl Saginaw, MI Passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare, age 67 years. Thomas was born in Saginaw, Michigan October 30, 1947 the son of Thomas P. and the late Erna (Jezek) Moffett. He married Susan North May 13, 2005 and she survives him. Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...

Elvira Sanches

Elvira Sanches

Feb 2, 2015

Sanches, Elvira Saginaw, Michigan Our loving Mother and Grandmother passed away Monday, February 2, 2015, with her family by her side, age 95 years. Elvira was born March 6, 1919 in Cuero, Texas, the daughter of the late Carlos and Juanita (Valerio) Alvarez. She married Bendal Sanches on June 7, 1935, he predeceased her. She was employed for a few...

Della Jean Doughty

Della Jean Doughty

Feb 1, 2015

Doughty, Della Jean Freeland, MI Passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her home, age 86 years. Della was born in Richland Township, Michigan the daughter of the late Earl Ross and Minnie May (Voorheis) Floud. She married Edwin James Doughty December 17, 1955. He predeceased her June 19, 1998. Della was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. She is...

Nelson David Wing

Nelson David Wing

Jan 30, 2015

Nelson David Wing Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly Friday, January 30, 2015, at his home. Age 82 years. The son of the late Maude (Shearer) and David Wing was born August 13, 1932 in Saginaw. He married Rosalee D. Pelton, December 13, 1958. She survives him. Nelson graduated from Arthur Hill High School, served with the U.S. Army and received...