Obituaries

Benita O. Arizola

Benita O. Arizola

Feb 4, 2014

Arizola, Benita O. Saginaw, MI Passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at the age of 87. Benita was born March 21, 1926, in Laredo, TX to the late Tomas and Gregoria (Elias) Segura. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Gilberto (Sandra) Arizola and Adolph (Linda) Arizola Jr.; grandchildren, Tamara (Ruben) Arizola Barrientos, Monica Arizola, Terri Arizola, Erika Arizola,...

Roy Neil Newton

Roy Neil Newton

Feb 3, 2014

Roy Neil Newton Birch Run, Michigan (formerly of Chesaning, MK) Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather and brother went to be with his Lord, Monday, February 3, 2014. Age 91 years. The son of the late Arthur and Iva (Baker-Rogers) Newton was born October 7, 1922 in Chesaning, Michigan. He married Alice Lorraine Pretzer, August 4, 1946. She...

Jean Ann Welch

Jean Ann Welch

Feb 2, 2014

Welch, Jean Ann Merrill, MI Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at the age of 49. Jean Ann was born December 9, 1964, in Midland to Grace (McMahon) and the late William Stittsworth. She married James Welch on October 14, 1989; he survives her. She grew up in Farwell and graduated from Farwell...

Hulda Mayou

Hulda Mayou

Feb 2, 2014

Mayou, Hulda (Schwab) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Select Specialty Care at the age of 92 years. Hulda was born January 3, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Emma (Zeilinger) Hammerbacher. She married Arthur Schwab in 1945, who predeceased her in 1990. In 1996, Hulda married Elmer Mayou who predeceased her in 2003. She...

Clare "Mike" Parks

Clare "Mike" Parks

Feb 1, 2014

Parks, Clare "Mike" Bridgeport, MI Passed away suddenly on February 1, 2014 at home at the age of 67 years. The son of the late Eldred and Elizabeth (Kollman) Parks was born on March 9, 1946 in Saginaw. He married Janice I. "Renie" Byrd, on March 27, 1967; she survives him. Mike served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam War...

Marilyn L. St. Denis

Marilyn L. St. Denis

Feb 1, 2014

St. Denis, Marilyn L. Saginaw, MI Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014, with her family by her side at the age of 66 years. Marilyn was born August 25, 1947, in Saginaw. She is survived by her children, Lisa (Gale Fritzler) Kulick, James (Brandy) St. Denis, Melissa (Chris House) St. Denis, Nicole (Alan...

William R. McGregor

William R. McGregor

Feb 1, 2014

McGregor, William R. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital, Saginaw. Age 84 years. He was born January 15, 1930, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, the son of the late James William and Virginia Margaret (Clayton) McGregor. He served with the US Army Air Corps and later US Air Force Reserves. He had been employed as...

Gloria M. Neymeiyer

Gloria M. Neymeiyer

Jan 31, 2014

Neymeiyer, Gloria M. Auburn, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014, at Huron Woods, Kawkawlin. Age 87 years. Gloria Margaret Leszczynski was born December 1, 1926, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of the late Robert G. and Gladys (Boucier) Leszczynski. She graduated from Bay City Central High School with the Class of...

Dwyne W. Eckart

Dwyne W. Eckart

Jan 31, 2014

Eckart, Dwyne W. Saginaw, MI Passed away Friday, January 31, 2014, at Covenant Hospital at the age of 82 years. Son of the late William and Lenora Eckart, Dwyne was born April 16, 1931, in Martin, North Dakota. His wife, Patricia M. (Collison) Eckart, whom he married November 6, 1992, survives him. Dwyne worked at Baker Perkins as a machinist....

Vicente G. Torres, Sr.

Vicente G. Torres, Sr.

Jan 30, 2014

Torres, Sr. Vicente G. "Uncle Shorty" Saginaw, MI Vicente was called Home on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at home at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Juan and Severa (Guzman) Torres was born on November 5, 1929 in Lockhart, Texas. He married Ramona R. Rodarte on September 21, 1951; she predeceased him on June 13, 2001....

Arnold Younk

Arnold Younk

Jan 29, 2014

Younk, Arnold Saginaw, MI Passed away on January 29, 2014 at the age of 86 years. The son of the late Jacob and Lydia (Baun) Younk was born on August 3, 1927 in Saginaw. He married Virginia E. Younk; she predeceased him on April 16, 2010. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII. He was a past member of...

Florence D. Stansbury

Florence D. Stansbury

Jan 28, 2014

Stansbury, Florence D. Saginaw, MI Age 92, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Florence was a loving mother, wife and friend to all. She lived her life with "class" even during her many years with dementia. Florence was born in Saginaw, Michigan November 30, 1921 as Florence D. (Hoffman) Quinn and became Florence D....

Elaine Mildred Schmidt

Elaine Mildred Schmidt

Jan 28, 2014

Elaine Mildred Devers Schmidt Hemlock, Michigan Passed away at her home, Tuesday, January 28, 2014, following a brief illness, surrounded by her friends and family. Age 90 years. Elaine was born September 16, 1923, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Hoffman) Devers. She was a proud graduate of Saints Peter and Paul High School, Class of 1941. Elaine...

Velma E. Hutfilz

Velma E. Hutfilz

Jan 28, 2014

Velma Hutfilz Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. Age 86 years. Velma was born February 26, 1927 in Merrill, Michigan, the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Wenzel) Tester. She married Elmer Hutfilz, June 5, 1954. He survives her. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a former member...

Juanita T. Stevenson

Juanita T. Stevenson

Jan 28, 2014

Stevenson, Juanita T. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday January 28, 2014 at the age of 49 years. Juanita Rocha was born November 18, 1964 the daughter of the late Agapito Rocha and Adellita (Trejo) Gomez. She married William Stevenson Jr. May 17, 1999 and he survives her. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Saginaw. Surviving besides...

Mildred A. Blumke

Mildred A. Blumke

Jan 27, 2014

Mildred A. Blumke Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 27, 2014, at Covenant- Cooper. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late George and Rhoda (Carlson) Beck was born in Sibley, Illinois. She married Martin (Jack) Blumke, December 18, 1937. He passed away October 31, 1989. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hemlock, MI. Mildred sold Avon...

Helen June Smith (Kumaus)

Helen June Smith (Kumaus)

Jan 27, 2014

Smith, (Kumaus) Helen June Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday January 27, 2014 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre at the age of 90 years. Helene June Barry was born July 8, 1923, in Elkton, Michigan, the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucy (Burczyk) Barry. She married Carl Kumaus in 1946 and he predeceased her April 1, 1993. Helen was...

Ronald J. Simon

Ronald J. Simon

Jan 26, 2014

Simon, Ronald J. Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 83 years. Ronald was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 9 , 1930 the son of the late Henry J. and Sophie M. (Zittel) Simon. He married Sue Fukumoto October 28, 1955 in Tokyo, Japan and she survives him. Ronald served in the United States Army...

Lorraine E. Malone

Lorraine E. Malone

Jan 26, 2014

Malone, Lorraine E. Fosters, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014, at her home, with her daughters at her side. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Fred and Cecelia (Geneske) Holbrook, Lorraine E. Holbrook was born July 29, 1926, in Fosters, Michigan, where she had resided all of her life. She married Richard Malone on November 27, 1943;...

Lyle Kenneth Duby

Lyle Kenneth Duby

Jan 25, 2014

Duby, Lyle Kenneth Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Renown Medical Hospital, Reno, Nevada, age 80 years. Lyle was born in Saginaw, Michigan August 29, 1933 the son of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Wenzel) Duby. He married Louise DeCaire May 15, 1954. She predeceased him January 12, 2007. Mr. Duby served in the United States Army...