Obituaries

John C. Gudaitis

John C. Gudaitis

Apr 6, 2014

GUDAITIS, JOHN C. Hemlock, Michigan. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered Heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, following a two year battle with cancer. Age 68 years. The son of the late John and Lucy (Walderzak) Gudaitis, John was born on December 15, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High...

Harriett Hudson

Harriett Hudson

Apr 6, 2014

Hudson, Harriett Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday April 6, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 69 years. Harriett was born November 7, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter of the late Harry and Ann Bain. She married Gerald Hudson September 15, 1962. He predeceased her June 1, 2012. Harriett is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dawn and Scott Carey,...

Ludmila Spacs

Ludmila Spacs

Apr 6, 2014

Ludmila Spacs Saginaw, Michigan The dearly cherished wife of the late Valdis Spacs, and a beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the age of 93 years. She was born June 18, 1920, in St. Petersburg, Russia. She grew up and lived in Latvia for 20 years. Forced to flee from her homeland, she was...

Frank James LaFontaine

Frank James LaFontaine

Apr 6, 2014

Frank James LaFontaine Freeland, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Covenant-Cooper. Age 66 years. The son of the late Frank and Emily (Corcoran) LaFontaine was born December 22, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. He served with the U. S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He married Linda (Turek) Sylvester, April 21, 2006. She survives him. He retired from...

Linda Sue Perry

Linda Sue Perry

Apr 5, 2014

Perry, Linda Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the age of 63 years. The daughter of the late Alfred and Elva (Wardin) Schlicker was born on May 8, 1950 in Bay City, MI and grew up in Freeland, MI where she graduated from Freeland High School, the class of 1968. She married Thomas Perry on March...

Paige MacKenzie Duffield

Paige MacKenzie Duffield

Apr 4, 2014

Duffield, Paige MacKenzie Saginaw, MI Passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at Golisano Children's Hospital, Ft. Myers, Florida, age 15 years. Paige was born in Saginaw, Michigan August 27, 1998 the daughter of Elena Ortega and Michael Duffield. She was a former student at the Saginaw Arts and Science Academy. She loved their theater program. Her true passions were singing...

Ellen J. Long

Ellen J. Long

Apr 3, 2014

Ellen J. Long Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2014 at Covenant Harrison at the age of 81 years. The daughter of the late Alvin E. and Ilo M. (Lucas) Spaulding was born September 11, 1932 in Lakeview, Michigan. She received her Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and was a lifelong Spartan Fan. She received her Master's degree...

Marlene Ann Figueroa

Marlene Ann Figueroa

Apr 2, 2014

Marlene Ann Figueroa Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Covenant-Harrison. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Gertrude (Erber) and Reinhold Schmidt was born June 22, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Francisco Figueroa in 1973. He passed away in 2000. She enjoyed cooking, baking and most of all her family. Surviving are three daughters, a...

Frederick A. Porath

Frederick A. Porath

Apr 2, 2014

Porath, Frederick A. Spaulding Township, Michigan Passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, April 2, 2014 with his family at his side, at the age of 89 years. Frederick was born November 21, 1924, in Saginaw the son of the late Alfred and Nora (Scheall) Porath. Fred married Ann Kathleen Orth February 15, 1947; she predeceased him November 28, 1999. He...

Margaret A. Sztuczko

Margaret A. Sztuczko

Apr 2, 2014

Sztuczko, Margaret A. Saginaw, MI Passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the age of 70. Margaret was born August 7, 1943, in Reese, MI to the late Frederick and Alma (Knack) Redwanz. She married Allan Sztuczko on November 11, 1970; he predeceased her February 21, 2011. She retired from the City of...

Joyce A. Buxman

Joyce A. Buxman

Apr 2, 2014

Buxman, Joyce A. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at University of Michigan Medical Center after a brief illness. Age 73 years. Joyce Ann Streeter was born May 23, 1940, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Graham) Streeter. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class...

Jacqueline Ann Ramirez

Jacqueline Ann Ramirez

Apr 1, 2014

Ramirez, Jacqueline Ann Mt. Pleasant, MI (formerly of Saginaw) Passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014, age 61 years. Jacqueline was born in Saginaw, Michigan March 20, 1953 the daughter of Bernadine (Gross) and the late Gonzalo Ramirez, Sr. She was a 1973 graduate of Saginaw High School. Jacqueline was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. Jacqueline...

Rosemary Randall

Rosemary Randall

Apr 1, 2014

Randall, Rosemary Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on April 1, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Funeral services will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at W. L. Case and Company, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Fr. Joseph Schabel will officiate with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the funeral chapel...

Susan Elizabeth Covington

Susan Elizabeth Covington

Mar 31, 2014

Passed away at her residence on March 31, 2014. Age 68 years. Susan Elizabeth Covington was born February 27, 1946, in Hemingway, South Carolina, to the late Robert E. and Ruby L. (Phelps) Covington. Susan was an employee of Ardern and Whitney Flowers for more than 30 years. She will be missed by her flower shop family and all the...

George Rico

George Rico

Mar 31, 2014

Rico, George Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 77 years. George was born April 16, 1936 in Saginaw to the late Augustin and Conrada (Rodriguez) Rico. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Ortiz; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters, Joe Rico,...

Karen M. Judd

Karen M. Judd

Mar 31, 2014

Judd, Karen M. Birch Run, Michigan Karen finished her race at Covenant Medical Center on Monday, March 31, 2014. Karen was born September 11, 1959, in Saginaw, to the late Erwin H. and Mary (Baumann) Kitter. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jason Judd, Saginaw, and her beloved pets, Dakota and Patches. She also leaves two loving sisters,...

Joyce A. Czerwinski

Joyce A. Czerwinski

Mar 30, 2014

Joyce A. (Jo) Czerwinski Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Traverse City, Michigan. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late E.F. (Ted) and Gladys (Nichols) Booth was born October 27, 1925 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Curly Booth. Joyce married Harry F. Czerwinski, October 5, 1946. He passed away February 9,...

Joseph D. Paulus

Joseph D. Paulus

Mar 29, 2014

Paulus, Joseph D. Saginaw, MI Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the age of 71 years. Joseph was born September 17, 1942, in Toledo, OH to the late Daniel and Hazel (Meyette) Paulus. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Joseph married Kathleen "Kathy" Carberry on March 7, 1970; she survives...

Jane Louise (Becker) Wilber

Jane Louise (Becker) Wilber

Mar 28, 2014

Jane Louise Wilber (Becker) Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. Age 93 years. Jane was born October 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Hiram Manley and Agnes Jane (Gray) Becker. She attended Bridgeport Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1938. She was the first "Helen of Troy" at Saginaw High School...

Dixie Ann Davis

Dixie Ann Davis

Mar 27, 2014

Davis, Dixie Ann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at St. Francis Home at the age of 88 years. The daughter of the late Emil and Marie (Roy) Nothelfer was born on July 8, 1925 in Saginaw County. She married Enoch T. Davis on October 20, 1944; he predeceased her on August 24, 1973. She retired as...