Obituaries

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;...

Beverly Marie Matthies

Beverly Marie Matthies

Jan 3, 2015

Matthies, Beverly Marie Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 81 years. Beverly was born April 4, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of the late Earl and Lydia (Pauli) Cherry. She met Jimmy Matthies during high school at Arthur Hill and they were married September 20, 1952. Together they were partners...

Mary (Triantafillou, Kennedy) App

Mary (Triantafillou, Kennedy) App

Jan 2, 2015

Mary (Triantafillou, Kennedy) App died Friday January 2, 2015 at Edgewood Assisted Living Center. She was 76. Mary was born on May 31, 1938 to the late Efthemios and Efrosine Triantafillou in Saginaw and spent most of her life in the greater Saginaw area. She was a long standing member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Saginaw and an...

Joseph A. Poscal

Joseph A. Poscal

Jan 1, 2015

Poscal, Joseph A. Merrill, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at Cartwright Care Center surrounded by his family. Joseph was born December 12, 1925, in Gordonville, MI at the family farm to the late Alfred and Margie (Heindel) Poscal. This started his life-long love of farming. He married Wanda Crittenden in Midland at St. Bridgid's...

Shirley Irene St. Charles

Shirley Irene St. Charles

Jan 1, 2015

St. Charles, Shirley Irene Saginaw, MI Passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Shirley was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 23, 1927 the daughter of the late John and Jessie (Doutre) Holvey. Shirley was an active member of Calvary Community Church in Bridgeport. She was an avid bowler. She enjoyed travelling, camping and fishing. She...

Rose Viola Krueger

Rose Viola Krueger

Jan 1, 2015

Krueger, Rose Viola Hemlock, MI Passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Masonic Pathways, at the age of 97 years. Rose was born February 5, 1917 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of the late Fred and Amelia (Kurghals) Wenzel. She married Harry Krueger November 4, 1939. He predeceased her November 16, 1978. Rose was a member of St. John Ev....

Chester A. Wenzel

Chester A. Wenzel

Jan 1, 2015

Wenzel, Chester A. Secord Lake, Gladwin, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015, at his home, at the age of 100 years. He was born December 31, 1914, in Thomas Township, the son of the late Otto and Catherine (Callahan) Wenzel. He married Gertrude Fletcher in 1935; she predeceased him in 1991. He retired from Baker...

Valerie M. May

Valerie M. May

Dec 31, 2014

May, Valerie M. Midland, Michigan Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend went to be with our Lord on December 31, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Born Valerie Marie Morgan to the late Paul Morgan and Marie Sorensen in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 11, 1931, she attended Grand Rapids High School...

Sally N. Ray

Sally N. Ray

Dec 31, 2014

Ray, Sally N. Saginaw Township Passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre at the age of 84 years. Sally was born November 4, 1930 in Saginaw Michigan, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Leona (Meehleder) Manor. She married Merlin Ray April 7, 1951 in Saginaw. He predeceased her October 22, 2001. Sally was a...

Eugene John Schroeder

Eugene John Schroeder

Dec 30, 2014

Eugene John Schroeder Bridgeport, Michigan Loving husband and father passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, after a brief illness. Age 85 years. The youngest son of the late Harold and Ella (Kuchinsky) Schroeder was born August 28, 1929 in Bridgeport, Michigan where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1947, then joined the...

Robert Rood

Robert Rood

Dec 30, 2014

Rood, Robert Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 92 years. The son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Jones) Rood was born on January 30, 1922 in Bay City. He married Kathryn Minnet on January 29, 1946; she survives him. Robert served in the U.S. Marine's 1st Division, stationed...

Roger Lee Tyler II

Roger Lee Tyler II

Dec 30, 2014

Tyler, Roger Lee II Harrison, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Tuesday December 30, 2014 in Midland Michigan at the age of 41 years. Roger was born March 13, 1973 in Saginaw the son of Judith (Lamping) Tyler and the late Roger Lee Tyler I. Roger married Michelle Bock November 7, 2014 and she survives him. Roger attended New Life...

Lucille May Yahn

Lucille May Yahn

Dec 30, 2014

Yahn, Lucille May Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Mary's of Michigan at the age of 89 years. The daughter of the late Ernest and Ilda (Floud) Voorheis was born on July 28, 1925 in Hemlock. She was a life-long resident of the Hemlock-Fremont Township area. She graduated from...

Arthur Huntington Gillis

Arthur Huntington Gillis

Dec 30, 2014

Arthur Gillis Saginaw, Michigan Passed away December 30, 2014, Age 89 years. Art was born April 12, 1925 in Saginaw, Michigan and grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. He returned to Saginaw shortly after high school. He married Janet Dougherty, October 16, 1954. She passed away March 26, 2001. Art was the owner of Gillis Locker, for many years the largest...

Richard J. Beck

Richard J. Beck

Dec 29, 2014

Beck, Richard Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 81 years. Richard was born January 17, 1933 in Sibley, Illinois, the son of the late George and Rhoda (Carlson) Beck. He married Patricia Teall August 21, 1954. She survives him. Richard was a member of St. John XXIII...