Obituaries

Carl Maynard Robinson

Carl Maynard Robinson

Feb 10, 2015

Carl Maynard Robinson (Skip) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Magnum Care, Saginaw. Age 83 years He was born March 3, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late, Clyde and Mabel (Hawick) Robinson. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, the late Clell and Ruth Robinson, upon the death of his mother when he...

Joan B. LaBelle

Joan B. LaBelle

Feb 9, 2015

LaBelle, Joan B. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Healthsource Saginaw at the age of 80 years. Joan was born April 15, 1934 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Karl and Lillian Litzner. She married Kenneth LaBelle on November 4, 1972, he survives her. Surviving besides her husband Ken are her four children, Kathy Brutton, Lee...

Charles Frank Francetic

Charles Frank Francetic

Feb 8, 2015

Charles Frank Francetic, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on February 8, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. Charlie was born in Saginaw, MI on September 15, 1919 to the late Anthony and Julia (Marohnic) Francetic and grew up in the rural Merrill, MI area. He is preceded in death by siblings George, Joe, Tom, Bill, and...

John Edward Oppermann

John Edward Oppermann

Feb 7, 2015

John E. Oppermann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. Age 73 years. The son of Arthur and Hulda (Cassow) Oppermann was born March 7, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Catherine A. Lauer, January 9, 1960. She passed away January 11, 2013. John was employed by General Motors (Nexteer) retiring with over 30 years of service. He loved...

Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr.

Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr.

Feb 7, 2015

Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr. Merrill, Michigan Louis Alexander Vedrode, Jr. age 92, joined his beloved wife of 69 years, Ann, in Heaven on February 7, 2015. The son of the late Louis and Beatrice Vedrode was born on July 19, 1922 on the family farm in Merrill, Michigan. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by five brothers, Steve,...

Dwight L. Chisholm

Dwight L. Chisholm

Feb 7, 2015

Dwight L. Chisholm Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 80 years. The son of the late Hugh Stanley and Hazel (Roux) Chisholm was born August 3, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Diane J. Smith, September 4, 1955. She survives him. Dwight was a graduate of Alma High School, received his Bachelors of Science Degree...

Daniel Eric Hare

Daniel Eric Hare

Feb 5, 2015

Daniel, 51, died at home on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Dan was born to Robert and Elizabeth (Diffell) Hare on April 13, 1963 in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from MacArthur High School lettering in soccer, hockey, tennis and football. He continued his education at Delta College. Daniel was a sonar tech for four years in the United States Navy. He...

Rodney A. Burbank

Rodney A. Burbank

Feb 4, 2015

Burbank, Rodney Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, age 66 years. Rodney was born March 2, 1948, in Saginaw, son of the late John and Marie (Eller) Burbank, Jr. He retired from U.S. Graphite after many years of service. Rodney enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his son Rodney Burbank, II and one grandson, Nathan Burbank....

John W. Novak

John W. Novak

Feb 4, 2015

Novak, John W. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the age of 86. John was born June 14, 1928, in Carrollton to the late John and Pauline (Golomb) Novak. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Margaret "Marge" Fuger on February 11, 1956; she survives him....

Thomas Karl Moffett

Thomas Karl Moffett

Feb 3, 2015

Moffett, Thomas Karl Saginaw, MI Passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare, age 67 years. Thomas was born in Saginaw, Michigan October 30, 1947 the son of Thomas P. and the late Erna (Jezek) Moffett. He married Susan North May 13, 2005 and she survives him. Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...

Elvira Sanches

Elvira Sanches

Feb 2, 2015

Sanches, Elvira Saginaw, Michigan Our loving Mother and Grandmother passed away Monday, February 2, 2015, with her family by her side, age 95 years. Elvira was born March 6, 1919 in Cuero, Texas, the daughter of the late Carlos and Juanita (Valerio) Alvarez. She married Bendal Sanches on June 7, 1935, he predeceased her. She was employed for a few...

Della Jean Doughty

Della Jean Doughty

Feb 1, 2015

Doughty, Della Jean Freeland, MI Passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her home, age 86 years. Della was born in Richland Township, Michigan the daughter of the late Earl Ross and Minnie May (Voorheis) Floud. She married Edwin James Doughty December 17, 1955. He predeceased her June 19, 1998. Della was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. She is...

Nelson David Wing

Nelson David Wing

Jan 30, 2015

Nelson David Wing Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly Friday, January 30, 2015, at his home. Age 82 years. The son of the late Maude (Shearer) and David Wing was born August 13, 1932 in Saginaw. He married Rosalee D. Pelton, December 13, 1958. She survives him. Nelson graduated from Arthur Hill High School, served with the U.S. Army and received...

Donna Jean Pavlicek

Donna Jean Pavlicek

Jan 29, 2015

Pavlicek, Donna Jean (Sims) Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015, in Florida at the age of 84 years. The daughter of the late Norm and Vera Sims was born June 16, 1930 in Saginaw. She married Charles Pavlicek on July 24, 1948; he predeceased her May 21, 2006. Donna loved camping, fishing,...

Berniece A. Slumka

Berniece A. Slumka

Jan 29, 2015

Slumka, Berniece A. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Berniece was born June 18, 1928 in Saginaw to the late Frank and Alma (Sperling) Leddy. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1946. She had been employed as a baker by Saginaw Township Schools. Berniece married Joseph Slumka April 22, 1950;...

Kay Ann York

Kay Ann York

Jan 28, 2015

York, Kay Ann Hemlock, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at home at the age of 72 years, with her family at her side, along with her cat, Nickers. Kay was born September 6, 1942, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen "Peggy" (Pawlick) York. She graduated from Saginaw High School...

Daniel C. Alever

Daniel C. Alever

Jan 28, 2015

Alever, Daniel C. (Danny) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away January 28, 2015 in Hudson, Florida at the age of 94 years. Danny was born January 25, 1921, the son of the late Charles C. and Hazel (Rosemayer) Alever. He married Lorene Walters she predeceased him in 1986; Danny then married Florence Rappuhn in 1992 she survives him. Dan Retired from Johnson...

Patsy Lou Ackerman

Patsy Lou Ackerman

Jan 28, 2015

Ackerman, Patsy Lou Saginaw, MI Passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Magnum Care at the age of 80. Patsy was born August 18, 1934, in Saginaw to the late Tony and Marie (Chambers) Wolinski. She worked as a Car Jockey for Draper Chevrolet for 18 years. She enjoyed watching T.V. and playing cards. She is survived by her children...

Arvin "Pete" R. Peterson

Arvin "Pete" R. Peterson

Jan 28, 2015

Peterson, Arvin R. "Pete" Hemlock, MI Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 28, 2015 at the Cartwright Care Center at the age of 82. Pete was born March 5, 1932, in Hemlock to the late Axel and Hulda (Foerster) Peterson. He served in the U.S. Navy. Pete married Shirley Wheatley on February 19, 1955;...

Catherine Ann Smith

Catherine Ann Smith

Jan 28, 2015

Catherine Ann Smith Gladwin, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Center. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Marshall and Mary (Pierce) Ackert was born February 22, 1930 in Flint, Michigan and grew up in Owosso. She graduated from Owosso High School and attended Lansing Community Business College. She...