Obituaries

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...

Dorothy Irene Clapp

Dorothy Irene Clapp

Apr 22, 2014

Dorothy Irene Clapp Merrill, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Kindy Adult Care Home. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late Fred and Hattie (Wenzel) Smith was born February 7, 1925 in Saginaw, County, Michigan. She married Albert Clapp, February 7, 1947. He passed away July 13, 1981. Dorothy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church,...

Mildred Laura McInnis

Mildred Laura McInnis

Apr 19, 2014

Mildred Laura McInnis (Millie) Thomas Township, Michigan Passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, at St. Francis Home. Age 87 years. She was born October 8, 1926 in Pigeon, Michigan, the daughter of the late Laura Schultz. Millie married Edward F. McInnis, August 13, 1949. He passed away March 4, 1987. She had been employed by Michigan Bell Telephone. She was...

Lorene A. Van Fleet

Lorene A. Van Fleet

Apr 18, 2014

Lorene A. Van Fleet (Houts) Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Three Rivers, Michigan Passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at Bickford Cottage. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late William Sweet and Wilma (Rumsey) and Harold Berry was born October 29, 1920 in Marcellus, Michigan. She married Sherman Houts, December 20, 1940. He passed away February 12, 1969. She later...

Laverne L. Varney

Laverne L. Varney

Apr 18, 2014

Varney, Laverne L. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 90 years. He was born November 13, 1923 in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Sidney and Louise (Pomeraning) Varney. He married Frances Birdsall on April 5, 1947, celebrating 67 years of marriage this...

Roxanne L. Aguero

Roxanne L. Aguero

Apr 16, 2014

Aguero, Roxanne Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, sister and daughter passed away Wednesday April 16, 2014 at home at the age of 47 years. Roxanne was born July 12, 1966 in Saginaw the daughter of the late Nancy Cheney. Surviving are her children; Brooke and Brittany Spencer, Tyler Spencer, Alexis Aguero and Alexander Aguero II, fianc Mike Harper; her siblings; Lorie...

Henry William Chris Miller, Jr.

Henry William Chris Miller, Jr.

Apr 15, 2014

Miller, Jr., Henry William Chris St. Charles, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 76 years. Henry was born on January 21, 1938 in Saginaw. He married Clara J. Neuenfeldt on September 2, 1961; she survives him. Henry served in the U.S. Army. He retired from GM in 1992 after 34...

Antonio "Tony" "Yankee" C. Rodriguez

Antonio "Tony" "Yankee" C. Rodriguez

Apr 14, 2014

Rodriguez, Antonio C. "Tony" "Yankee" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 75 years. Tony was born July 1, 1938 in Eagle Pass, Texas the son of the late Fermin and Margarita (Consemio) Rodriguez. He married Carmen Valdez April 5, 1958. She predeceased him February 8, 2002. Tony was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Roselynn "Rose" Marie Beard

Roselynn "Rose" Marie Beard

Apr 13, 2014

Beard, Roselynn "Rose" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 at St. Mary's of Michigan, age 21 years. Rose was born in Saginaw, Michigan February 22, 1993 the daughter of Donna Beard and Patrick Allen, II. Rose worked in several areas of customer service. She loved playing video games, dancing and spending time with her Walmart family. In addition...

A. George Best

A. George Best

Apr 13, 2014

A. George Best II. Brant, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 61 years. The son of the late Jean (Devaux) and Arnold George Best I. was born October 20, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Mary Jane Kennedy, February 9, 1980. She passed away August 20, 2002. George was a graduate of the...

James G. Markey

James G. Markey

Apr 12, 2014

Markey, James G. Saginaw, MI Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother went home to the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the age of 71. James was born April 28, 1942, in Saginaw to the late James and Caroline (Leipold) Markey. He served in the U.S. Army. James married Carol Hack on October 16, 1982; she survives him....

Jacqueline Marie Reetz

Jacqueline Marie Reetz

Apr 12, 2014

Reetz, Jacqueline Saginaw, MI Jacqueline Marie Tussey Porter Reetz, born in Saginaw, Michigan July 22, 1928 to the late Walter and Pearl Tussey died peacefully in her sleep April 12, 2014, age 85 years Jackie graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1946 and married Donald Porter in 1948. They had three children, Wayne, Penny and Randy. Don died in...

Diane L. Smith

Diane L. Smith

Apr 11, 2014

Smith, Diane L. Burt, MI Loving mother and grandmother passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at the age of 61. Diane was born September 23, 1952, in Saginaw to the late William and Dorothy (Warner) Rivett. She retired from General Motors. Diane loved spending time with her family, camping, and vacationing in Florida. She is survived by her son, James...

Melissa Cumston

Melissa Cumston

Apr 9, 2014

Cumston, Melissa Roseau, Minnesota Beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister passed away April 9, 2014, at the age of 43. Melissa was born September 2, 1971. She is survived by her son Alexander, husband Shawn, mother and stepfather Jane and Mike Wilson, brothers Chris and Dylan, sister Erin. Melissa was a bright light in this world, and touched countless lives....

Barbara Ann Brewer

Barbara Ann Brewer

Apr 9, 2014

Brewer, Barbara A. Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed away April 9, 2014, at the age of 33 years. Barbara was born May 11, 1980, in Saginaw, MI. She loved being with her family and playing BINGO. She is survived by her children, Mariah, MicKayla, Hailey, and Shelby Miller; father, Robert Brewer; mother Pearl Brady Brewer; sister Bonnie...