Obituaries

Susan M. Sawatzki

Susan M. Sawatzki

Nov 29, 2014

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014, with her family at her side. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late William and Helen (White) Town was born March 14, 1945 in Saginaw. She married Timothy Sawatzki on January 29, 1966, he survives her. Along with her husband, Susan assisted in the daily...

Clara Redding

Clara Redding

Nov 29, 2014

Redding, Clara Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday November 29, 2014 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab at the age of 100 years. Mrs. Redding was born September 12, 1914 in Esk, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Charles and Mary (Matchuret) Maday. She married her beloved husband William H. Redding August 27, 1959. He predeceased her April 27, 2002. Clara was a...

Dennis Ray Geitman

Dennis Ray Geitman

Nov 27, 2014

Dennis R. Geitman Alpena, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014, at the Cartwright Residence. Age 73 years. The son of the late John and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Geitman was born October 17, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Judith Morrison. She passed away in 2006. Dennis served with the Michigan National Guard and was employed by General...

Mary Ann Frost

Mary Ann Frost

Nov 27, 2014

Frost, Mary Ann Merrill, Michigan Passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the age of 75 years. The daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Jankowski) Sollner was born on September 30, 1939 in Saginaw. She is survived by her children: Renee M. (Gregory) Theisen, Brian Frost, Rebecca Rogers, Rachel L. (Thomas) Sammons, grandchildren: Christopher...

Sharon L. Pankey (Seige)(Hausbeck)

Sharon L. Pankey (Seige)(Hausbeck)

Nov 26, 2014

Pankey, Sharon L. (Seige) (Hausbeck) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with her family by her side. Age 72 years. She was born June 17, 1942 daughter of the late Lewis and Sarah (Anderson) Gooch, in Saginaw. Sharon married Charles Pankey in 1985, he predeceased her in 2006. Surviving are her three sons,...

Juan Ruben Rodriguez

Juan Ruben Rodriguez

Nov 26, 2014

Rodriguez, Juan Ruben Saginaw, Michigan Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Juan was born in San Antonio, Texas December 10, 1945 the son of the late Fermin and Margarita (Consemio) Rodriguez. He married Juanita Espinoza November 2, 1990 and she survives him. Juan worked...

Lillian Frances Flohr

Lillian Frances Flohr

Nov 26, 2014

Lillian Frances Flohr was born 3-18-23 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel Wallace (Hobbs). She married Edward Parrigin in 1942, he preceded her in death in 1973. Frances married Paul Flohr in 1976, he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Jessie Wallace and Isabella Knox. Frances retired...

Joyce Ann Hanes (Warner)

Joyce Ann Hanes (Warner)

Nov 25, 2014

Joyce Ann Hanes (Warner) Croswell, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Age 60 years. The daughter of the late Alice (Westover) and Dave VanSickle was born May 9, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed by Cros-lex Laundromat for several years and as a hairdresser in Saginaw and Sandusky, Michigan for many...

Catherine M. Phillips

Catherine M. Phillips

Nov 24, 2014

Phillips, Catherine M. Zilwaukee, Michigan Passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014, with her family by her side. Age 82 years. Catherine was born on November 4, 1932, daughter of the late George and Mary (Mills) Phipps in Wilkes-Barr, PA. She retired from Second National Bank in 1993 and moved to Florida with her husband, Don Phillips. He predeceased her...

Jean Ann Heinroth

Jean Ann Heinroth

Nov 24, 2014

Heinroth, Jean Ann Saginaw, MI Passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 88 years. Jean was born March 29, 1926 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of the late Allen and Minnie (Peters) McDonald. She married her beloved husband, Roger Heinroth May 8, 1948. He predeceased her October 3, 2003. She was an active, lifelong member of Grace...

Ethel Isabel Schreader

Ethel Isabel Schreader

Nov 24, 2014

Ethel Isabel Schreader Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late, Ethel Irene (Imeson) and John Malcolm Morrison was born July 30, 1921 in Alpena, Michigan. She married Clarence (Bill) Schreader, December 12, 1942. He passed away October 30, 1991. Ethel was a graduate of Central Michigan University and received...

Betty J. Gowans

Betty J. Gowans

Nov 24, 2014

Gowans, Betty J. Florence, Kentucky formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away on November 24, 2014 at the age of 89 years. The daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Everetts) Frayer was born on July 4, 1925 in Mikado Twp., MI. She married Ross J. Gowans; he survives her. Surviving besides her husband Ross are their children: Norman (Nancy) Bamberger;...

James D. Fordos

James D. Fordos

Nov 23, 2014

Fordos, James D. Merrill, Michigan Loving husband, father and papa passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the age of 61 years. The son of the late Evelyn (Naessens) and Ernest Fordos was born on January 30, 1953 in Saginaw. He married Kenna Wenzel on November 8, 1975; she survives him. In 1970, together with his father, James began...

Bernice M. Young

Bernice M. Young

Nov 23, 2014

Young, Bernice M. Hemlock, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the age of 67 years. Bernice was born May 17, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Walt and Bessie (Ruse) Basner. She married Lawrence Young on August 3, 1963; he predeceased her March 4, 2012. She enjoyed reading, going to church, camping,...

Juris Sturis Jr.

Juris Sturis Jr.

Nov 22, 2014

Sturis, Juris Jr. Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully from Leukemia Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the age of 80 years. Juris was born May 29, 1934, in Riga, Latvia to the late Hermine (Ozols) and Juris Sturis Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne 505 Regiment. He worked as a pattern maker for General Motors for...

Duane James Henry

Duane James Henry

Nov 20, 2014

Henry, Duane James St. Charles, MI Duane J. Henry, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare with his family by his side. Duane, a beloved father, grandfather, son and brother was born December 26, 1931, in Saginaw, MI. Duane enlisted in the United States Army at age 15, though the Army quickly realized he was...

Robert F. Reed Jr.

Robert F. Reed Jr.

Nov 20, 2014

Robert F. Reed Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Loving father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the age of 58. Robert was born February 13, 1956 in Saginaw. He worked for Tony's takeout on South Michigan. He liked trying out new things, especially learning how to use the latest new gadgets. He enjoyed making bets with his...

Basil Wolfe

Basil Wolfe

Nov 19, 2014

Wolfe, Basil Saginaw, Michigan Basil has been called from this life to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 97 years. Basil was born September 22, 1917, son of the late Loyd and Nellie (Ballard) Wolfe in Bradyville, Michigan. He graduated from...

Frank George Orth

Frank George Orth

Nov 18, 2014

Orth, Frank George Spaulding Township, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the age of 92 years. Frank was born April 23, 1922, in Saginaw to the late Frank and Maybelle (Bleiler) Orth. He married Irene Gunlock on December 4, 1948; she predeceased him June 2, 2012. He was retired from National Cash Register. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Phyllis Jean Bluemer

Phyllis Jean Bluemer

Nov 18, 2014

Phyllis Jean Bluemer (Trinklein) Merrill, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, surrounded by her family. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late George and Anna (Graham) Trinklein was born August 26, 1926, in James Township. She married Carl Bluemer, October 15, 1949. Her husband of 65 years survives her. Together, Mr....