Obituaries

Earl L. Ochsenkehl

Earl L. Ochsenkehl

Jan 20, 2015

Ochsenkehl, Earl L. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at the age of 82. Earl was born June 19, 1932, in Saginaw to the late Frank and Cecelia (O'keefe) Ochsenkehl. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired from C&O railroad after 33 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived...

Daniel Draper

Daniel Draper

Jan 20, 2015

Draper, Daniel Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the age of 36 years. Memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Robert Richards will officiate. Friends may visit from 12:00 noon until the time of the memorial service. www.casefuneralhome.com...

Marvin M. Minto

Marvin M. Minto

Jan 19, 2015

Minto Marvin Merrill, Michigan Passed away Monday January 19, 2015 at Covenant-Cooper at the age of 72 years. Marvin was born May 29, 1942 in Merrill. The son of the late Donald B. and Irene L. (McNier) Minto. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Saginaw Steering Gear following 37 years of service. He...

Dale L. Slick, Jr.

Dale L. Slick, Jr.

Jan 16, 2015

Dale L. Slick, Jr. Saginaw, MI formerly of Merrill, MI Passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 57 years. The son of the late Dale L and Blanche (Ducham) Slick Sr. was born on January 29, 1957 in Saginaw. He graduated from Merrill High School, the class of 1976. He married Debbie Giles on September 24,...

Kathryn Ann Schroeder

Kathryn Ann Schroeder

Jan 16, 2015

Schroeder, Kathryn Ann St. Charles, MI Our beloved mother, grandmother, and companion passed away Friday, January 16, 2015, at the age of 63. Kathryn was born April 2, 1951, in Saginaw to the late Kenneth and Ellen (Holman) Miller. She worked for Community State Bank for 44 years. She was an active woman enjoying snowmobiling, camping, car shows, roller skating,...

Robert T. Schindehette, Jr.

Robert T. Schindehette, Jr.

Jan 15, 2015

Schindehette, Robert T. Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away at his home at the age of 67 years. Robert was born August 27, 1947, in Saginaw, the son of Robert T. and the late Betty (Holzhofer) Schindehette. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of 1965. He had worked with his father at Saginaw Oil Company. He was...

Mary Ellen Krueger

Mary Ellen Krueger

Jan 15, 2015

Mary Ellen Krueger Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015. Age 74 years. The daughter of the late Clement and Marie (Denoma) Roy was born July 30, 1940 in Saginaw. Mary lived with her significant other, Charles Davis, for 45 years. He survives her. She also leaves five daughters, Cindy (Dan) DeFrain, Sally Graves, Kelly Trinklein, Nancy Krueger and...

Margie D. Pruitt

Margie D. Pruitt

Jan 15, 2015

Margie D. Pruitt Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Schnepp's Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, MI. Age 95 years. The daughter of the late Bertie and Gladys (Brule) Swarm was born July 17, 1919, in Fayette County, Illinois. She married Alvin W. Pruitt, August 31, 1940, in Illinois. Alvin passed away September 1, 1982. Margie...

Danny Lee Davis

Danny Lee Davis

Jan 12, 2015

Davis, Danny Lee Brant, MI Passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at home at the age of 62 years. Danny Lee Davis was born August 24, 1952, in St. John's, Michigan, to the late Louis and Janet (Smith) Davis. He married Mary Rinz on May 6, 1972. She survives him. Danny was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Barbara L. LaDouce

Barbara L. LaDouce

Jan 12, 2015

LaDouce, Barbara L. Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 81 years. The daughter of the late Arthur and Hester (Webb) Guenther was born on March 19, 1933 in Auburn. She married Richard C. LaDouce, Sr. on May 23, 1953; he survives her. She was a member...

Edward J. Smith

Edward J. Smith

Jan 11, 2015

Smith, Edward J. Swan Creek Township Passed away Sunday January 11, 2015 at home at the age of 78 years. Edward was born January 6, 1937 in Fremont Township. The son of the late John Y. and Mary (McCormick) Smith. Edward married Shirley Embree October 15, 1955 she predeceased him September 28, 1996. Edward was a member of St. John...

Earl F. Hart

Earl F. Hart

Jan 11, 2015

Earl F. Hart Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 82 years. The son of the late Arnold and Beatrice (Shaeffer) Hart was born September 1, 1932 in Elmira, Michigan. He married Dolores E. Wells, December 4, 1954. She survives him. Earl served with the U.S. Army and was a member of American...

Reber W. Pledger

Reber W. Pledger

Jan 10, 2015

Pledger, Reber W. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the age of 83 years. He was born January 26, 1931, in Chillicothe, Texas, the son of the late Charlie and Ella (Evans) Pledger. He married Earlene Evans November 25, 1970, she predeceased him November 18, 2000. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and...

Marilyn M. Tappen

Marilyn M. Tappen

Jan 10, 2015

Tappen, Marilyn M. Carrollton, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 with her family by her side at the age of 76 years. She was born May 8, 1938, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Ervin and Martha (Bielert) Rausch. Marilyn married Lawrence Tappen, Sr. on September 9, 1972, he survives her. She enjoyed collecting dolls and spending time...

Ricki Susan Bushey

Ricki Susan Bushey

Jan 9, 2015

Bushey, Ricki Susan Saginaw, MI With her loving family at her side, Ricki went to be with our Lord on January 9, 2015, after a lingering illness. Age 64 years. Ricki Susan Bushey was born in Saginaw July 31, 1950 to Virginia (Parker) and the late Duane Bushey. She attended Saginaw Township Schools and Ferris State University. Ricki is survived...

Raymond Charles Kain

Raymond Charles Kain

Jan 7, 2015

Raymond Charles Kain Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at St. Francis Home. Age 88 years. The second son of the late George and Hilda (Kupke) Kain was born August 31, 1926 in Zilwaukee, Michigan. Raymond worked at SVRC Industries for a number of years. Surviving are three brothers, Walter Kain, Texas; Lovell Kain, Freeland, MI; Donald and...

James F. Arnold

James F. Arnold

Jan 6, 2015

Arnold, James F. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at his home, at the age of 94 years. He was born January 10, 1920, in Saginaw, the son of the late Walter and Anna (Smith) Arnold. He served with the US Army during World War II. He married Mary Frances Maturen, who survives him. Jim had co-owned and...

Wesley Roy Blohm

Wesley Roy Blohm

Jan 5, 2015

Wesley Roy Blohm Zilwaukee, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 5, 2015, at Covenant-Copper. Age 94 years. The son of the late Fred and Meta (Schroeder) Blohm was born February 23, 1920 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Selma (Sammie) Zanner, October 28, 1950. She passed away December 7, 2014. Wesley graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School and served with the U....

Helen Theresa (Kaczmarczyk) Franz

Helen Theresa (Kaczmarczyk) Franz

Jan 4, 2015

Helen Theresa (Kaczmarczyk) Franz Suffolk, VA formerly of Saginaw Passed away January 4, 2015, at the age of 94. She was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of the late Martin and Victoria Kaczmarczyk. She was predeceased by her husband, William Alexander Franz, Jr.; three sisters; and five brothers; and son-in-law, Tom Becker. She was a member of St. Thomas...

Herbert G. Hodges

Herbert G. Hodges

Jan 3, 2015

Hodges, Herbert G. Merrill, Michigan Passed away early Saturday, January 03, 2015, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis, Michigan, with his family at his side. Age 78 years. Herbert was born February 21, 1936, in Marion Springs, the son of the late Cleve and Zella (Good) Hodges. He married Adeline I. Tack on August 4, 1956;...