Obituaries

Edward Lawrence Kennedy, Sr.

Edward Lawrence Kennedy, Sr.

May 6, 2014

Kennedy, Edward Lawrence, Sr. Saginaw, MI Passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre, age 81 years. Edward was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 1, 1932 the son of the late Henry and Edith (Leach) Kennedy. He married Shirley Dowis March 16, 1953. She predeceased him April 15, 2006. He was a member of St. Andrew...

John "Jack" D. Parr

John "Jack" D. Parr

May 5, 2014

Parr, John D. Sr. "Jack" Saginaw, Michigan Retired Director of Vocational Education for the Saginaw Public Schools System passed away at his home, Monday, May 5, 2014. Age 91 years. The son of the late John L. and Louise (Hanson) Parr was born November 10, 1922 in Alpena, Michigan. He married Carol K. Koonce, August 10, 1946. She survives him....

Frances Ann Browning

Frances Ann Browning

May 4, 2014

Browning, Frances Ann St. Charles, MI Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a woman who put her family first passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the age of 76 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Pogoreski) Scott was born on October 12, 1937 in Saginaw. She married Roy T. Browning Sr. on January 22, 1955;...

Joyce E. Diener

Joyce E. Diener

May 3, 2014

Diener, Joyce E. Merrill, Michigan Passed away Saturday May 3, 2014 at the age of 70 years. Joyce was born August 10, 1943, the daughter of the late Arnold and Anna (Fischer) Pretzer Sr. She married August E. Diener July 31, 1965. He predeceased her January 6, 1993. She was also was predeceased by her father and mother in-law Fred...

Nelda Maria Hinz

Nelda Maria Hinz

May 2, 2014

Nelda Maria Hinz (Thusnelda) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, May 2, 2014, at her home. Age 100 years. The daughter of the late Martha A. (Bienert) and Martin A. Salvner was born April 10, 1914 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Arthur A. Hinz, October 14, 1939. He passed away March 18, 1953. Nelda received her Bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University...

Joanne P. Trim

Joanne P. Trim

May 2, 2014

Trim, Joanne P. Bridgeport, MI Passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at her home with her family by her side, age 70 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 12, 1943 the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (White) Mackley. Joanne was an accomplished pianist and organist. She also taught piano for several years. She married David "Carl"...

Gary L. Leddy

Gary L. Leddy

May 2, 2014

Leddy, Gary L. Hemlock, Michigan Loving husband, son and father passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014 following a lengthy illness at the age of 66 years. The son of Helen (Santa) Leddy and the late Henry Leddy was born on June 23, 1947 in Saginaw. He married Diane Chrcek on September 13, 1969; she survives him. Gary retired from...

William Arthur Bushong

William Arthur Bushong

May 2, 2014

Bushong, William Arthur Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. Age 95 years He was born June 9, 1918, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Henry and Mary (Kerstedder) Bushong. He married Stella Jean Rash, June 12, 1937. She survives him. William served with the U.S. Army during World War II as a medic, cook and bugler. He...

John "Ringo" Andrew Rinz

John "Ringo" Andrew Rinz

May 2, 2014

John Andrew "Ringo" Rinz St. Louis, Michigan Passed away at his home, Friday, May 2, 2014. Age 56 years. The son of the late Vern and Virginia (Hintermesiter) Rinz was born December 9, 1957 in Owosso, Michigan. He was employed as a Rigger with Flint Riggers. He enjoyed working on cars and gardening. Surviving are his brothers and sisters and...

Evelyn Jean Nalevayko

Evelyn Jean Nalevayko

May 1, 2014

Nalevayko, Evelyn Jean Saginaw, MI Passed away at on Thursday May 1, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Evelyn was born July 1, 1936 in Saginaw to the late Stephen and Frances (Gorney) Nalevayko. She retired from Community Hospital Services. Evelyn is survived by: her brother, Donald Nalevayko, and her nieces and nephews: Jill (David) Glanze, Amanda Sharar, Christine...

Earl H. Winters

Earl H. Winters

Apr 30, 2014

Winters, Earl H. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved brother and uncle passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at MagnumCare. Age 77 years. Earl was born September 10, 1936 in Saginaw, the son of the late Mary (Theisen) and Earl J. Winters. He graduated from SS Peter and Paul High School with the Class of 1955. He had been employed by the YMCA...

Wayne E. Fulton

Wayne E. Fulton

Apr 29, 2014

Fulton, Wayne E. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, dad and grandpa passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, following a lengthy illness. Age 84 years. He was born February 11th, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late Blanche (Thiele) and Earl Fulton. He served with the Michigan National Guard. Wayne drove bus for the City...

Gary L. Simerson Sr.

Gary L. Simerson Sr.

Apr 27, 2014

Simerson, Gary L. Sr. Saginaw, MI Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the age of 76. Gary was born November 21, 1937, in St. Louis, MI to the late Ervin and Mae (Snyder) Simerson. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a welder for many locations the last...

Hernan M. "Herman" Cortez

Hernan M. "Herman" Cortez

Apr 27, 2014

Cortez, Hernan M. "Herman" Saginaw, MI Passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73 years. Hernan was born on March 31, 1941 in Brady, Texas, son of the late Benigno and Esther (Maldonaldo) Cortez. He married Helen M. Flores on March 3, 1962; she predeceased him on September...

Edith Lillian Wagner

Edith Lillian Wagner

Apr 26, 2014

Wagner, Edith Lillian, Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday April 26, 2014 following a brief illness at the age of 102. Born in Saginaw, MI on August 16, 1911, to Lillian (Field) Etter and Lee Etter, she lived in Saginaw her entire life. She graduated from Saginaw High School and Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing, followed by working as an...

Laura J. Hamilton

Laura J. Hamilton

Apr 24, 2014

Hamilton, Laura J. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, at her home, age 64. Laura was born March 29, 1950 to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Leonhardt) Hamilton. Laura was a faithful and active member of Jehovah's Witnesses all her life. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 1968 and worked as a legal assistant...

James Leland Conklin

James Leland Conklin

Apr 23, 2014

James Leland Conklin Merrill, Michigan Passed away suddenly, April 23, 2014, at his home. Age 64 years. The son of the late Martin and Marquerite (Tryon) Conklin was born August 16, 1949 in Wheeler, Township. He married Kathleen M. Bow. She survives him. He retired from General Motors. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, hunting and travelling up north but most...

Karen S. Kricher

Karen S. Kricher

Apr 23, 2014

Kricher, Karen S. Hemlock, MI Passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the age of 71 years. Karen was born October 17, 1942, in Frederic, MI to the late George and Elnora Lodge. In her early years she tended bar. She then worked for Kenney Farms and the St. Charles school district as a Bus Aide. She was a life-long...

Vivian M. Gaertner

Vivian M. Gaertner

Apr 22, 2014

Gaertner, Vivian M. Swan Creek, Township Passed away Tuesday April 22, 2014 at home at the age of 90 years. Vivian was born July 30, 1923, in Saginaw. The daughter of the late Clifford and Eva (Burgess) Brush. She married Ernest Gaertner he predeceased her December 6, 1999. Vivian served in The U.S. Army during WWII. She was a member...

Allen H. Boelter

Allen H. Boelter

Apr 22, 2014

Boelter, Allen H. Bridgeport, Michigan Our loving father and grandfather passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 93 years. Allen was born in March 27, 1921 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan the son of the late Adolph and Augusta (Schmidt) Boelter. He married Margaret Boyd June 18, 1950. She predeceased him January 15, 1998. Allen was a loyal...