Obituaries

Michael O. Clayton

Michael O. Clayton

Jun 6, 2014

Clayton, Michael O. Saginaw, MI Passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, the result of a sudden and traumatic stroke. Michael was born December 24, 1942 the son of the late Orin "Tye" and Virginia (Swiecicki) Clayton. Mike attended Sacred Heart High School. He went on to play basketball at Aquinas College and for the U. S. Army,...

Juanita Juarez Banda

Juanita Juarez Banda

Jun 6, 2014

Banda, Juanita (Juarez), of Bridgeport, Michigan passed away early Friday, June 6, 2014, at Covenant Cooper surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was 93 years old. Juanita Juarez was born on August 16, 1920, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Simon and Jesusa (Rojas) Juarez. She married Rafael Banda Sr. on June 4, 1945. He survives her. She was...

John A. "Jack" Tagget

John A. "Jack" Tagget

Jun 6, 2014

Tagget, John A. "Jack" Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully at the family homestead on Friday, June 6, 2014, at the age of 78 years. Jack was born April 3, 1936, the son of the late Harvey and Agnes (Benkert) Tagget. He remained a life-long resident of Spaulding Township. He married Judith "Judy" Lovejoy on April 25, 1959 and celebrated 55...

Barbara Jean Pringle (Trombley)

Barbara Jean Pringle (Trombley)

Jun 5, 2014

Pringle, (Trombley) Barbara Jean Saginaw, MI Passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 74 years. Barbara was born May 19, 1940 in Bay City, MI the daughter of the late Alfred and Velma (DeKett) Chaperon. She married Kenneth Pringle August 3, 2005 and he survives her. Barbara was a life member of the VFW Post No. 1859...

Geraldine Mae Rappley

Geraldine Mae Rappley

Jun 4, 2014

Geraldine Mae Rappley Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family. Age 76 years. The daughter of the late Edward and Isabell (VanBoxlaer) Kaufmann was born August 31, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from Means Stamping Inc. with over 20 years of service. She married Russell Rappley who passed away in...

David E. Callahan

David E. Callahan

Jun 3, 2014

Callahan, David E. Hemlock, MI Passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on June 3, 2014, after a battle with cancer at the age of 71. David was born August 28, 1942 to the late Frank and Ann (Motel) Callahan. He attended Holy Family Catholic Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School. He retired from Saginaw Steering Gear....

Nancy R. Dingman

Nancy R. Dingman

Jun 3, 2014

Dingman, Nancy R. Saginaw, MI Passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 85. Nancy was born September 3, 1928, in Saginaw to the late Wenzel and Ruth (Heidler) Dingman. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from Central Michigan University. She then worked as a...

Anthony C. Cherry, Jr.

Anthony C. Cherry, Jr.

Jun 3, 2014

Cherry, Jr., Anthony C. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the age of 68. Born to the late Anthony C. and Ruth (Seidel) Cherry, Sr. on July 8, 1945 in Saginaw, MI. He served in the US. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Anthony married Linda...

Mae Elliott

Mae Elliott

Jun 2, 2014

Elliott, Mae Saginaw, MI Passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 86 years. Mae was born in Oneida, Tennessee October 2, 1927 the daughter of the late Commodore and Elizabeth Phillips. She was married to Charles Elliott. He predeceased her November 9, 2006. She was a member of Immanuel Bible Church. She and Charles were active in...

Irene L. Minto

Irene L. Minto

May 29, 2014

Minto, Irene L. Merrill, Michigan Passed away on May 29, 2014 at the age of 93 years. The daughter of the late Charles and Goldie (Moore) McNier was born on July 28, 1920 in Saginaw County. She graduated from Merrill High School, as salutatorian, the class of 1936. She retired from Merrill High School as a cook, after over 30...

Nellie Fern Cochran

Nellie Fern Cochran

May 29, 2014

Nellie Fern Cochran Visitation will be held from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday and 10:00 a.m. until noon Monday at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 123 E. Saginaw, Merrill, Michigan. Committal service will take place at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Ridgelawn Cemetery Chapel, Breckenridge. www.casefuneralhome.com Funeral Home: W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Road Saginaw,...

Jeannette Whitson

Jeannette Whitson

May 26, 2014

Whitson, Jeannette Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday May 26, 2014 at home. At the age of 70 years. Jeannette was born February 11, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan the daughter of the late Peter and Grace (Naffie) Yelle. She had been employed for the past 25 years at Maple Gardens. She was predeceased by her longtime companion and best friend...

Dorothy Eleanor Keenan

Dorothy Eleanor Keenan

May 25, 2014

Keenan, Dorothy Eleanor Merrill, Michigan Passed away peacefully on May 25, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Violet (Filley) Dengler. Dorothy was born in Saginaw on July 10, 1933. She was a graduate of Saginaw High, Class of 1951. On April 19, 1952 she married the dark haired dream of her life, Daniel (Mike) Keenan. They...

Wilbur G. Fehn

Wilbur G. Fehn

May 25, 2014

Fehn, Wilbur G. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Sunday May 25, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Wilbur was born September 1, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late Wilbert and Laura (Fiting) Fehn. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hemlock and was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing horseshoes. Wilbur was a...

Robert Donald Wallace

Robert Donald Wallace

May 25, 2014

Robert Donald Wallace Morrice, Michigan Formerly of Hemlock They called him Coach. To the athletes and students of Hemlock High School, Hemlock, Michigan, he was much more: mentor, teacher, inspiration and friend. To the faculty he was all of those things and will be remembered for his dedication to teaching, his loyalty to his students and his ever present sense...

Juliann Henrietta Romain

Juliann Henrietta Romain

May 25, 2014

Romain, Mrs. Juliann Henrietta (Wegner) Thomas Township, MI Passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014, at St. Francis Home at the age of 96. Juliann was born October 14, 1917, in Saginaw to the late John and Augusta (Klugas) Wegner. She married Roger Romain May 30, 1940 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shields. He predeceased her April 21, 1995. Juliann...

Robert Dale Reichle

Robert Dale Reichle

May 25, 2014

Reichle, Robert Dale Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his residence with his family at his side. Robert was born in Saginaw, MI May 5, 1928. He married Wanda Mae Robinson June 26, 1948. She predeceased him March 15, 2005. Robert worked for 38 years at A. T. Farrell. He loved fishing and going deer hunting. Robert...

Salvador Oros Guerra, Sr.

Salvador Oros Guerra, Sr.

May 23, 2014

Guerra, Salvador Oros, Sr. Saginaw, MI Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and brother-in-law, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at his residence with his family at his side. Salvador was born in Houston, Texas January 21, 1928 the son of the late Nazario and Maria (Oros) Guerra. He married Juanita Ramirez January 6, 1962 and she survives...

Jack O. Yancer

Jack O. Yancer

May 21, 2014

Yancer, Jack Merrill, MI Passed away suddenly on May 21, 2014, at the age of 56 years. Jack was born August 9, 1957, in Saginaw, MI. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a truck driver for over 30 years starting out at Parker Motor Freight and then U.S.F. Holland. He loved going to Aloha State Park, playing...

James M. Pitcher

James M. Pitcher

May 19, 2014

Pitcher, James M. Jackson, MS. Passed away suddenly Sunday May 18, 2014 in Jackson Mississippi. James was born January 1, 1949 to Jean C. McNicoll and James Pitcher. He is survived by his father James Pitcher, his sister Susan (David) Paterson, brother David (Lisa) Pitcher, his nieces Melissa, Allison, Finlay, nephews Jacob and Matt and good friend Maureen McLaughlin. James...