Obituaries

Barbara Sue Irish

Barbara Sue Irish

Mar 22, 2015

Irish, Barbara Sue Coleman, Michigan Our beloved mother and grandmother went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the age of 67 years. Barbara was born July 21, 1947, in Saginaw to Barbara Nina (Amy) and the late Elmer Irish. She adored her grandchildren and was an avid quilter. She was a member of the New Hope...

Marlyn A. Schultz

Marlyn A. Schultz

Mar 22, 2015

Schultz, Marlyn A. Saginaw, MI Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the age of 88 years. The daughter of the late Joseph Leo and Arletta Elsie (Schuette) LaBonville was born on April 14, 1926 in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of 1944. She married Clayton A. Schultz on May...

David John Stephens

David John Stephens

Mar 22, 2015

Stephens, David John Birch Run, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, at home, at the age of 52 years. He was born June 29, 1962, in Saginaw, the son of Wanda (Koehn) and the late Ralph Stephens. He graduated from Bridgeport High School with the Class of 1980. Surviving are his mother, Wanda, and two sisters, Paula and her...

Sharon Lee Isbister

Sharon Lee Isbister

Mar 22, 2015

Passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Covenant. Age 76 years. Sharon was born July 4, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married James T. Isbister Jr, July 2, 1971. He passed away November 7, 2009. She loved children and provided child care for several families. She enjoyed animals, particularly her beloved dogs, Lullabelle and Riley. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Mary...

Gwendolyn Elaine Bradshaw

Gwendolyn Elaine Bradshaw

Mar 21, 2015

Bradshaw, Gwendolyn Saginaw, MI "Well done, thou good and faithful servant Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:21 Passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare, age 55 years. Gwendolyn the daughter of the late Hue Lee and Dorothy Mae (Jones) Sentell, was born in Saginaw, Michigan March 6, 1960. Gwendolyn, a member of Word of...

Margaret Garza Lawrence

Margaret Garza Lawrence

Mar 21, 2015

Lawrence, Margaret Garza Merrill, Michigan Margaret Garza Lawrence went to heaven on March 21, 2015 after suffering a severe stroke. She was born to Mateo and Maria de Jesus Garza on June 4, 1948, in Hemlock, Michigan. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1967. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Margaret started working for Eaton Corporation in...

Donald Herbert Thiel

Donald Herbert Thiel

Mar 20, 2015

Donald Herbert Thiel Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Friday, March 20, 2015. Age 86 years. Donald was born July 7, 1928 to the late Edna and Herbert Thiel. He married Peggy Thayer, She survives him. He retired from Detail Pattern in Hemlock. He loved fishing, boating and his friends at his longtime home...

Evelyn J. LaFrance

Evelyn J. LaFrance

Mar 20, 2015

LaFrance, Evelyn J. Merrill, MI Loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 87 years. The daughter of the late Glenn and Persus (Burwash) Rigg was born on May 28, 1927 in Saginaw. She married Louis D. LaFrance II, on August 16, 1956 in Angola, IN; he predeceased her on November 1,...

Mary DuLong Sowton

Mary DuLong Sowton

Mar 19, 2015

Mary DuLong Sowton Petoskey, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away March 19, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Mary was born in Bay City, Michigan, January 28, 1920 to the late James J. and Jennie (Armstrong) DuLong. She married Harry W. Sowton in 1947. He survives her. She received her Bachelor's degree in Education from Central Michigan University, Class...

Clarence Edward Tennyson, Jr.

Clarence Edward Tennyson, Jr.

Mar 18, 2015

Tennyson, Clarence Edward, Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at St. Francis Home, age 88 years. Clarence was born in Traverse City, Michigan July 13, 1926 the son of the late Clarence Edward and Myrtle Jane (Dory) Tennyson. He married Loretta Dorothy Sicard in 1948. She predeceased him in 2001. Clarence then married Elaine Knoedler in 2004...

Marlene E. (Carbeno) Gotham

Marlene E. (Carbeno) Gotham

Mar 18, 2015

Gotham, Marlene E. (Carbeno) Saginaw, MI Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the age of 75. Marlene was born December 15, 1939, in Saginaw to the late Leonard and Olga (Hoffman) Carbeno. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she was in the choir and...

Charles D. Athey

Charles D. Athey

Mar 18, 2015

Athey, Charles D. Merrill, MI Passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the age of 73 years. The son of Irene (Swan) and the late Dale Athey was born on November 21, 1941 in Cheboygan Co., MI. He graduated from Beaverton High School, the class of 1959. He served in the US Navy, on the USS Forrestal. He retired...

Margaret Violet Meo

Margaret Violet Meo

Mar 17, 2015

Meo, Margaret Violet Saginaw, Michigan Margaret Violet Meo died peacefully on March 17, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan Neuro Progressive Care Unit. Margaret was holding the hand of her beloved daughter and heard her loving husband whisper in her ear how much he loved her as she embraced the hand of Jesus. Age 85 years. Margaret Gillam was born...

Eugene J. Bricault

Eugene J. Bricault

Mar 16, 2015

Bricault, Eugene J. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on March 16, 2015, after a short illness, age 67 years. Eugene was born January 15, 1948, in Saginaw, son of the late Eugene and Dorothy (Moore) Bricault, Sr. He was a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University having earned a Bachelors Degrees in Education and Criminal Justice. Eugene enjoyed working on model...

Lazaro Joseph Heredia

Lazaro Joseph Heredia

Mar 15, 2015

Heredia, Lazaro Joseph Saginaw, MI Our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at his home with his family by his side, age 71 years. Lazaro was born in Saginaw, Michigan November 7, 1943 the son of the late Alfonso Joseph and Raphael (Vela) Heredia. He married Concepcion "Rosie" Orozco December 4, 1971 and she survives...

Ignacio R. Guerrero

Ignacio R. Guerrero

Mar 15, 2015

Ignacio R. Guerrero 6/22/1929 3/15/2015 Saginaw, Michigan Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother died suddenly on March 15, 2015. He was 85 years old, born on June 22, 1929 to the late Marcos and Benita (Rodriguez) Guerrero in Uvalde, Texas. He served in the Texas National Guard. He married Mercedes Escareno in 1951 in Luling, TX. She predeceased him...

Albert J. Spencer

Albert J. Spencer

Mar 15, 2015

Albert J. Spencer (Shorty) Birch Run, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 76 years. The son of the late Floyd and LaVada (Allen) Spencer was born March 3, 1939 in Saginaw County, Michigan. He married Judith M. Carlton, July 14, 1961. She survives him. Albert served with the U. S. Army and was...

Crystal A. Hynes-Ellis

Crystal A. Hynes-Ellis

Mar 13, 2015

Crystal A. Hynes-Ellis Buena Vista Township, MI Our beautiful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother went home to the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the age of 50. Crystal was born July 1, 1964, in Newark, New Jersey. She served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Crystal enjoyed working for Nexteer and attending Saginaw Valley Community Church. She will...

Erik Michael Anderson

Erik Michael Anderson

Mar 12, 2015

Anderson, Erik Michael Saginaw, MI Passed away suddenly Thursday, March 12, 2015, age 34 years. Erik was born February 6, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a 1999 graduate of Mackinaw Academy. Erik's enthusiasm for NASCAR as well as classic country music are the beginning of the countless endearing memories that his family and friends will hold close. His greatest...

Ramon Caesar Vasquez

Ramon Caesar Vasquez

Mar 12, 2015

Vasquez, Ramon Caesar Saginaw, MI Passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015, age 25 years Ramon was born in Saginaw, Michigan May 2, 1989 the son of the late Marie Espinoza. Ramon enjoyed spending time with his family and watching basketball. Ramon is survived by two children, Jayceon and Makia; his girlfriend, Dontranise; his grandmother, Connie; 8 siblings, Julian, Richard, Deonicio,...