Obituaries

Elsie Carol Mead

Elsie Carol Mead

Jul 10, 2014

Elsie Carol Mead Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 52 years. The daughter of the late Robert Thomas and Catherine Naomi (DeCaire) LaCross was born December 11, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Jimmie Mead, December 17, 1979. He survives her. She had been employed by Michigan Community Services, retiring with 20 years of service....

Joann Loraine Ward

Joann Loraine Ward

Jul 9, 2014

Ward, Joann Loraine (Morse) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at her home at the age of 82 years. Joann was born September 28, 1931 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late A. J. and Loraine (Palmer) Morse. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School Class of 1949. She had been employed by Seitner's where she met...

Raymond J. Bow

Raymond J. Bow

Jul 9, 2014

Raymond J. Bow Merrill, Michigan Passed away Wednesday July 9, 2014. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Private family service will take place. www.casefuneralhome.com Funeral Home: W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI US 48603

Jan K. Kolinko

Jan K. Kolinko

Jul 8, 2014

Kolinko, Jan K. Saginaw, Michigan Jan K. Kolinko passed away July 8, 2014. Age 67 years. The son of the late Antoni and Regina Kolinko, was born June 24, 1947 in Poland. He married Marta Mlonek April 15, 1978 in Poland and retired from General Motors after 45 years of service. Jan is survived by his wife Marta and their...

Larry Lee Ruffle

Larry Lee Ruffle

Jul 8, 2014

Ruffle, Larry Lee Saginaw, MI Passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI, age 78 years. Larry was born March 5, 1936 in Saginaw, MI the son of the late Leo and Viola (Hensel) Ruffle. He married his high school sweetheart, Anne Fehrman, July 21, 1956 and she survives him. Larry was a member of...

Virginia A. Baldwin (Stilwill)

Virginia A. Baldwin (Stilwill)

Jul 7, 2014

Passed away at McLaren-Bay Regional Hospital on Monday, July 7, 2014. Age 68 years. Virginia A. Stilwill was born October 15, 1945 in Tuscola County to the late Peter and Mary (Arnold) Stilwill. She married Herman Baldwin on May 7, 1977, and he predeceased her on June 19, 1981. Virginia was a strong-willed, independent-minded woman who felt she could accomplish...

Terry L Yager

Terry L Yager

Jul 7, 2014

Yager, Terry L. Saginaw, MI formerly of Flint, MI. Passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at MidMichigan Medical Center at the age of 59 years. Terry served in the U.S. Air Force, and worked as an air plane mechanic. He also worked as a mechanic and carnival worker following the military. Terry enjoyed working on computers, gardening, visiting New...

Mavis I. Martin

Mavis I. Martin

Jul 6, 2014

Mavis I. Martin Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the Cartwright Care Center surrounded by her family. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Myrtle (Sly) and Guy Bartlett was born June 5, 1928 in Saginaw. She married Frank I. Martin, June 18, 1949, together they celebrated 63 years of marriage....

Chester J. Felton Jr.

Chester J. Felton Jr.

Jul 6, 2014

Felton, Chester J. Jr. Saginaw, MI Loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the age of 77 years. Chester was born February 17, 1937, in James Township, MI to the late Frances (Hamling) and Chester Felton Sr. He married Donna Marie Malone on May 6, 1961; she survives him. He owned Felton Appliance and worked...

Juan DeLaCruz

Juan DeLaCruz

Jul 6, 2014

DeLaCruz, Juan Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his home with his family at his side, age 94 years. Juan was born in Harlingen, Texas February 5, 1920 the son of the late Jose and Manuela (Gonzales) DeLaCruz. Juan is survived by three children, Josefa (Manuel) Mireles, Tomasa Briones and Enrique (Jeanne) DeLaCruz; 9 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren;...

Alvin Sheldon Adams

Alvin Sheldon Adams

Jul 4, 2014

Alvin Sheldon Adams Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, July 4, 2014, surrounded by his family. Age 85 years. The son of the late Marie (Kegley) and Samuel Leeland Adams was born March 28, 1929 in Saginaw. He married Lois Reese, September 17, 1949. She passed away April 9, 2009. Alvin served with the U.S. Army from 1947-1952. He attended the...

Frank D. Naples

Frank D. Naples

Jul 3, 2014

Frank D. Naples Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014, at the Aleda E. Lutz Veteran's Medical Center. Age 81 years. The son of the late Mario and Antoinette (Napolitano) Naples was born March 4, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Joyce K. Miller, June 15, 1953. She passed away April 17, 2007. Frank served with the U.S. Marine...

Joan M. Farrell

Joan M. Farrell

Jul 3, 2014

Farrell, Joan M. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, July 03, 2014 at her home at the age of 79 years. The daughter of the late William and Lucille (Beaver) Johnson was born on February 21, 1935 in Bay City, MI. She graduated from Bay City Central. She married Leon B. Farrell; he predeceased her in 1997. Joan enjoyed BINGO,...

George Allen Bowles

George Allen Bowles

Jul 3, 2014

Bowles, George Allen Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on July 3, 2014 at the age of 75 years. The son of the late George W. and Esther (Lane) Bowles was born on October 14, 1938 in Saginaw. He worked as a cook. George enjoyed reading, especially the newspaper, watching TV shows and he loved animals. Surviving is his only son, Chad...

Helen Kowaleski

Helen Kowaleski

Jul 3, 2014

Kowaleski, Helen Thomas Township, MI Passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at HealthSource of Saginaw at the age of 83 years. The daughter of the late Jess and Bernice Sanford was born on April 25, 1931 in Saginaw. She married Raymond Kowaleski, he predeceased her. Helen retired from St. Francis Nursing Home. She enjoyed camping and spending time with...

John C Tyler

John C Tyler

Jul 1, 2014

John C. Tyler Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Covenant cooper at the age of 75 years. John was born May 21, 1939 in Saginaw, the son of the late John A. and Leona (Duby) Tyler. He married Katherine Elms on April 15, 1961. She survives him. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hemlock....

Rev. Joan Laurine Kemp

Rev. Joan Laurine Kemp

Jul 1, 2014

Kemp, Rev. Joan Laurine Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on July 1, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 75 years. The daughter of the late Rev. H. Leonard and Louise (Armitage) Kemp was born on January 12, 1939 in Flint, MI. She worked from the Saginaw County Mental Health retired from for Catholic Family Services. She then volunteered as...

Jean Carlisle Lyon

Jean Carlisle Lyon

Jul 1, 2014

Lyon, Jean Carlisle Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 1, 2014, following a brief illness with her family by her side age 97 years. Jean married Robert Lyon, July 4, 1942. He predeceased her June 26, 2011. She leaves a daughter, Susan (Mike Klele) Lyon and her faithful companion, Louis P. McGee. A memorial service will take place 11:00...

Kurt William Hartley

Kurt William Hartley

Jun 30, 2014

Hartley, Kurt William Freeland, MI Beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle passed away suddenly Monday, June 30, 2014, at the age of 41. Kurt was born May 7, 1973, in Bay City, MI to Karen (Barth) and the late Ronald Hartley. He graduated from Western High School and attended Delta College. He married Amanda Quinn on September 23, 2006; she...

Dr. Hoon (Peter) Jeung, M.D.

Dr. Hoon (Peter) Jeung, M.D.

Jun 30, 2014

Hoon (Peter) Jeung M.D. Bay City, Michigan Passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, at Covenant- Cooper. Age 75 years. The son of the late Kyu Hwan Oh and Yun Sik Jeung M.D. was born May 18, 1939 in Kangwondo, South Korea. He married Yunhee (Maria) Shim, September 28, 1967. She survives him. Dr. Jeung was educated at the Korea University...