Obituaries

John A. Kapplinger

John A. Kapplinger

Nov 17, 2014

Kapplinger, John A. Saginaw, Michigan John A. Kapplinger, son of the late Charles and Edna Kapplinger, died November 17, 2014, peacefully in his sleep with his loving wife, Virginia, of 61 years of marriage, by his side. He died of natural causes after experiencing two falls. John was 92 years old and a lifelong resident of Saginaw. He graduated from...

Richard Lawrence Corippo

Richard Lawrence Corippo

Nov 16, 2014

Corippo, Richard Lawrence Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his home, age 77 years. Richard was born in Saginaw, Michigan October 6, 1937 the son of the late Louis and Marion (Hare) Corippo. He worked for 20 years at McBrite Independent Living Center. He loved going to his cabin up north and enjoyed taking care of many...

Lela M. Frost

Lela M. Frost

Nov 13, 2014

Frost, Lela M. Saginaw, MI Our beloved mother and "Little Grandma" went home to the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the age of 92. Lela was born March 17, 1922, in Ovid, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Olive (Yerrick) Hettinger. She married Donald Frost on March 24, 1945; he predeceased her August 8, 1999. She enjoyed living...

Carol Irene Russell

Carol Irene Russell

Nov 13, 2014

Carol Irene Russell Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 65 years. The daughter of the late Francis and Verna (Hammond) Wolfgang was born October 29, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1967 and retired from Target in Saginaw...

Elizabeth J. Salmer

Elizabeth J. Salmer

Nov 13, 2014

Salmer, Elizabeth J. Darling "Betty" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Covenant Cooper at the age of 85 years. Elizabeth Darling was born January 19, 1929, in Saginaw County, the daughter of the late Caroline (Bruse) and Alvin Darling Sr. After graduating from Hemlock High School, Betty pursued a career in nursing. She graduated from St. Mary's...

Linda Lee Smith

Linda Lee Smith

Nov 12, 2014

Smith, Linda Lee Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the age of 52 years. The daughter of Don and the late Carole (Haney) Smith was born on March 15, 1962 in Saginaw. She retired from the Bavarian Inn and also worked as a private caregiver. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in...

Jack Alan Ryder

Jack Alan Ryder

Nov 11, 2014

Ryder, Jack Alan Saginaw, MI Passed away at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Age 83 years. Jack Alan Ryder was born June 10, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Thelma C. (Joyce) and John D. Ryder. He graduated from Clio High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1952 (during the Korean...

Cindy A. Kaczor

Cindy A. Kaczor

Nov 11, 2014

Kaczor, Cindy A. (Trahan) Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, companion, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly early Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Covenant Cooper. Age 57 years. Cindy was born April 5, 1957, the daughter of the late Gerald and Elenora (Garno) Trahan. She graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School with the Class of 1975. She had been employed by...

Alberta E. Bell

Alberta E. Bell

Nov 10, 2014

Alberta E. Bell Prairie Village, Kansas Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday November 10, 2014. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late Truman and Carrie (Smith) Frost was born November 8, 1923, in Iowa. She married Vincent B. Bell, September 6, 1942. He passed away April 21, 2003. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church,...

Elwood Harry Wirth

Elwood Harry Wirth

Nov 10, 2014

Elwood Harry Wirth Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 76 years. The son of Harry and Emma (Roesler) Wirth was born August 23, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and served with the U.S. Army. He was a banker his entire career, beginning in San Diego, California and...

Timothy J. Sierocki

Timothy J. Sierocki

Nov 9, 2014

Sierocki, Timothy J. Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday November 9, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 65 years. Tim was born in Saginaw, Michigan April 24, 1949 the son of Dorothy (Hoffman) and the late Donald Sierocki. He worked at the Saginaw Valley Rehabilitation Center for many years where he formed many lasting relationships. He enjoyed fishing, gardening...

Arlene Kay Roggow

Arlene Kay Roggow

Nov 9, 2014

Roggow, Arlene Kay Hemlock, Michigan Our daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her home, age 53 years. Arlene was born September 16, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Genevieve (Lechmann) and the late Donald Arthur Slodowski. She married Timothy Andrew Roggow July 24, 1982 and he survives her. Arlene was a...

Betty M. Iles

Betty M. Iles

Nov 9, 2014

Iles, Betty M. Saginaw, MI Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the age of 86 years. The daughter of the late August and Ivy (Schmall) Ester was born on May 9, 1928 in Grayslake, IL. She moved to Michigan as a teenager. She married Edwin W. Iles on February 7, 1948; he...

John R. McLean

John R. McLean

Nov 8, 2014

McLean, John R. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 85 years. John was born June 20, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late Angus John and Clara McLean. He married Madonna M. Frederick December 6, 1952. She predeceased him December 2, 1994. John was a journeyman machinist and worked...

Lillian E. Edwards

Lillian E. Edwards

Nov 8, 2014

Edwards, Lillian E. Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014, at the age of 88. Lillian was born April 23, 1926, in Saginaw to the late Albert and Amelia Barkholz. She married Arthur Edwards September 17, 1949. He predeceased her June 16, 2001. She worked for Michigan National Bank for many years. She is survived by her close nieces...

Martin H. Stark

Martin H. Stark

Nov 7, 2014

Stark, Martin H. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Marty was born in Saginaw, December 26, 1923 and, save for his two year service in the Army following WWII, lived his entire life in Saginaw. As a young man, during the depression, he worked at his parents, company, American Paper Box, which...

Nicholas C. Oppermann

Nicholas C. Oppermann

Nov 7, 2014

Passed away peacefully Friday, November 7, 2014 at the age of 71 years. He was born March 5, 1943 to the late Peters and Martha (Smith) Oppermann. He was graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1961 and later graduated from Northern Michigan University. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Nick was a founding member (along...

James M. "Jim" Behling

James M. "Jim" Behling

Nov 7, 2014

Behling, James M. (Jim) Essexville, Michigan Passed away with his family by his side on Friday, November 7, 2014. Age 52. The son of Gary and Christine (Lewis) Behling, was born on March 13, 1962 in Saginaw. He married Sheryl Kaczorowski on October 17, 1992, she survives him. He was a graduate of Eisenhower High School, Class of 1981 and...

Jack W. Gilbert

Jack W. Gilbert

Nov 6, 2014

Gilbert, Jack W. Saginaw, MI Passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014, age 85 years. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced by W. L. Case & Company at a later date. www.casefuneralhome.com Funeral Home: W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI US 48603

Leo Charles Wellman

Leo Charles Wellman

Nov 6, 2014

Wellman, Leo Charles Saginaw, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on Thursday November 6, 2014 at the age of 81 years. The son of the late Louis and Leatha (Hollingsworth) Wellman was born on May 25, 1933 in Saginaw. He married Joan L. Schramke on November 28, 1953; she survives him. Leo served in the U.S....