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William "Bill" A. Bauer

William "Bill" A. Bauer

Jul 5, 2013

Bauer, William A. Buckhannon, West Virginia (formerly of Zilwaukee) Passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. William was born June 27, 1967 in Flint, Michigan He is survived by his parents, Rebecca (Smith) and Keith Bauer; a sister, Kimberly (Wayne) McLean; a brother, Craig Bauer; three children in Round Rock, Texas, Jorry, Alyssa and Chelsea Bauer ; a granddaughter, Molly Pinkerton;...

Margaret Rathbun (Meisel)

Margaret Rathbun (Meisel)

Jul 4, 2013

Rathbun (Meisel), Margaret L. Saginaw, MI Passed away late Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre, Saginaw. Age 88 years. Margaret Sprague was born November 6, 1924, in Hemlock, Michigan, the only daughter of the late Jesse K. and Nellie (Sharrow) Sprague. She had five brothers, Ray, Floyd, Bernard "Don", George and Julius. She married Alfred A....

Robert L. Bowen

Robert L. Bowen

Jul 3, 2013

Bowen, Robert L. Saginaw, MI Passed away early Wednesday, July 03, 2013, at his home. Age 86 years. He was born December 21, 1926, in Holly, Michigan, the son of the late Celia (Ashby) and William Rice Bowen. He graduated from Flint Central High School with the Class of 1943 and then served with the US Merchant Marines. On December...

Paul Alfred Schmittou

Paul Alfred Schmittou

Jul 2, 2013

Schmittou, Paul Alfred Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre, age 85 years. Paul was born in Slayden, Tennessee May 29, 1928 the son of the late Zina Ernest and Ora (Ferrell) Schmittou. He married Ruth Waynick August 23, 1948 and she survives him. Paul retired from Wolverine Tractor & Equipment Co. He...

Elizabeth E. Martin

Elizabeth E. Martin

Jul 2, 2013

Martin, Elizabeth E. St. Charles, MI Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the age of 99. Elizabeth was born February 28, 1914, in Freesoil, MI to the late William and Barbara (Bittel) Tucker. She worked for Columbia Mills in Saginaw until they closed. She married James E. Martin in June of 1931. He...

Suzanne E. Steve

Suzanne E. Steve

Jul 1, 2013

Steve, Suzanne Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday July 1, 2013 at the James E. Cartwright Care Center at the age of 92 years. Suzanne was born September 18, 1920 in Saginaw Michigan the daughter of the late Neim and Minna (Schmidke) Ferris. She married Ralph Steve August 12, 1940. He predeceased her June 22, 1985. She was a member of...

Otto Robert Tessin

Otto Robert Tessin

Jun 30, 2013

Otto Robert Tessin Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. Age 51 years. The son of the late Wilburt and Roberta (Sleeseman) Tessin was born July 23, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Marie A. Bruse, October 8, 2011. She survives him. Otto engaged in farming all of his life. He had been a member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Frankie Carle

Frankie Carle

Jun 30, 2013

Carle, Frankie Merrill, Michigan Beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2013, in Bradenton, Florida. Age 18 years. Frances "Frankie" Mary Carle was born on December 27, 1994, in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Hemlock High School in June, 2013, and had planned on attending college in Florida. She enjoyed singing and...

Raymond E. Vasold

Raymond E. Vasold

Jun 30, 2013

Vasold, Mr. Raymond E., Saginaw, Michigan Raymond E. Vasold went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the age of 94. Born April 15, 1919 the son of Herbert and Catherine (Benham) Vasold, Raymond was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Agriculture from Michigan State University. After...

Conrad Karl Rohn

Conrad Karl Rohn

Jun 30, 2013

Rohn, Conrad Karl Freeland, Michigan Passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his home, age 70 years. Conrad was born in Saginaw, Michigan February 8, 1943 the son of the late Karl and Bertha (Bushke) Rohn. He served in the United States Air Force. Conrad retired from General Motors. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Many of his hobbies...

G. Robert Thayer

G. Robert Thayer

Jun 30, 2013

Thayer, G. Robert Birch Run, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Medilodge of Montrose at the age of 79 years. The son of the late Ralph and Laura Thayer was born on June 22, 1934 in Shingleton, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Rosalie Keller on August 16, 1957; she...

Jean Ann Richey

Jean Ann Richey

Jun 29, 2013

Richey, Jean Ann Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the age of 60 years. The daughter of the late Laurel (Gerskin) and Otto Engleke was born on March 9, 1953 in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School, the class of 1971. Jean married Kenneth W. Richey on September 18,...

William Donald Samuel

William Donald Samuel

Jun 29, 2013

Samuel, William Donald Freeland, Michigan Passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, age 73 years. William was born in Saginaw, Michigan August 14, 1939 the son of the late Frank and Mary (Masarik) Samuel According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of William's life will take place Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. at VFW...

Anthony Bruce Cato

Anthony Bruce Cato

Jun 28, 2013

Anthony Bruce Cato Bay City, Michigan Passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, at the Aleda Lutz Veteran's Adm. Medical Center. Age 75 years. The son of the late Alfonso and Ruth (Finley) Cato was born, October 3, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. He was educated in the Detroit Public Schools and was awarded a scholarship to attend Aero-Mechanics School. After graduation,...

Sue F. (LaFond/Westphal) Kline

Sue F. (LaFond/Westphal) Kline

Jun 27, 2013

Kline, Sue F. (LaFond/Westphal) Sterling, MI formerly of Saginaw Passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at her home at the age of 69. Sue was born June 8, 1944, in Saginaw to the late Francis "Ave" and Mary (Marz) LaFond. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1962. She retired from General Motors in 1997 after 25 years...

Joe Harris Gardner, M.D.

Joe Harris Gardner, M.D.

Jun 24, 2013

Gardner, Joe Harris, M.D. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 at Hoyt Nursing Home at the age of 101 years. He was born November 27, 1911 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of the late Harry E. and Lulu (Harris) Gardner. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree at Michigan State University and later graduated from the University of...

Joyce M. Southam

Joyce M. Southam

Jun 21, 2013

Southam, Joyce M. "Kitch" Saginaw, MI Our wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 76. Kitch was born September 2, 1936, in Saginaw to the late William and Beulah (Dyer) Cronkright. She married William Southam on April 21, 1956. He predeceased her on January 5, 2004. She will be...

James A. Farrand

James A. Farrand

Jun 19, 2013

James A. Farrand Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at his home. Age 80 years. The son of the late Clarence Albert and Cynthia (Skinner) Farrand was born September 6, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Mary Farrand who predeceased him. He established Farrand Builders in 1957 and retired in 1997. He was very active in and had...

Edwin Gubbins

Edwin Gubbins

Jun 18, 2013

Gubbins, Edwin Burt, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle passed away early Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at his home. Age 89 years. He was born July 6, 1923, in Saginaw, the son of the late Eliza Mae (Williams) and Edwin D. Gubbins. He served with the US Navy during World War II from 1943 - 1946, serving in...

George E. Boyd Jr.

George E. Boyd Jr.

Jun 18, 2013

George E. Boyd Jr. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Covenant- Harrison. Age 82 years. The son of the late Ann (Wohlfeil) and George E. Boyd Sr. was born December 31, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Betty L. Nothelfer, May 26, 1956. She passed away January 17, 2005. He was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone, retiring...

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