Obituaries

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...

Roderick James Remer

Roderick James Remer

Jan 25, 2014

Roderick James Remer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Cartwright Care Residence. Age 61 years. The son of the late Robert and Helene (Kumbier) Remer was born August 14, 1952 in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School and was employed his entire career in the family business, Remer Plumbing, Heating and Air...

Genevieve Louise (Schram) Streb

Genevieve Louise (Schram) Streb

Jan 25, 2014

Genevieve Louise (Schram) Streb Freeland, Michigan Genevieve was called home to her Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Age 91 years. She was born January 26, 1922, the only child of the late Rhine and Anna (Bublitz) Schram of Bay City, Michigan. She married Charles Streb of Saginaw on March 26, 1944. He passed away in 1995. She put off...

Jimmie W. Cooper

Jimmie W. Cooper

Jan 24, 2014

Jimmie W. Cooper Frankenmuth, Michigan Passed away peacefully January 24, 2014, at his home. Age 90 years. Jimmie was born August 30, 1923 in Etowah County, Alabama, the son of the late Ezra and Nannie Pearl (Tillery) Cooper. He married Jessie Marie Wright, who predeceased him in 1961. He married Betty Jean Paulus, October 3, 1964. She passed away January...

Clarence H. Krieger

Clarence H. Krieger

Jan 24, 2014

Krieger, Clarence H. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Saginaw Geriatrics at the age of 94 years. Clarence was born on April 5, 1919 in Byron, Ohio the son of the late George and Emma (Robinson) Krieger. His family moved to Saginaw in 1931. He married Bertha Gillam on June 28, 1941; she predeceased him on...

Rebecca Sue Morgan

Rebecca Sue Morgan

Jan 23, 2014

Rebecca Sue Morgan Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 63 years. The daughter of the late Arnold and Grace Letson was born May 11, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. Surviving are two daughters, Tammy Letson and Tracy LaGrou and her husband, Matt; five grandchildren, Tylor, Lindsey, Brandi, Joey and Camdin; her brothers and sisters, Helen Taylor,...

Emil Koza

Emil Koza

Jan 23, 2014

Koza, Emil Saginaw, MI Passed away at Aleda Lutz Veteran's Hospital on January 23, 2014, after a brief illness at the age of 93. Emil was born July 28, 1920, in Akron, Ohio to the late Peter and Anna (Ferko) Koza. He came to Michigan at the age of four. Emil served in the U.S. Army for 3 years in...

Ruth Marie Parent

Ruth Marie Parent

Jan 23, 2014

Ruth M. (Sis) Parent Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at her residence. Age 96 years. Ruth Marie Jordan was born January 8, 1918 in Saginaw. She married Richard J. Parent. Her husband of 60 years passed away in 1995. Surviving are their children and spouses, Richard C. (R.C.) and Christeen Parent, Bridgeport, MI; Kathleen V....

Sally Jean Clements

Sally Jean Clements

Jan 22, 2014

Clements, Sally Jean Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at her residence with her family at her side, age 68 years. Sally was born in Owosso, Michigan February 10, 1945, the daughter of the late Robert Bess and Merle (Frink) Crofoot. She married Laurence Henry Clements July 25, 1973. He predeceased her May 27, 2009. Sally is survived...

Dale Charles McDonald

Dale Charles McDonald

Jan 22, 2014

McDonald, Dale Charles Reese, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at his home at the age of 76 years. The son of the late Ralph David and Charlotte (Skimin) McDonald was born on January 28, 1937 in Saginaw. He married Jean A. Fournier on October 4, 1958; she survives him. Dale retired from Grey Iron Foundry after 25...

Glenn W. Botwright

Glenn W. Botwright

Jan 22, 2014

Glenn W. Botwright Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 22, 2014, into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Age 85 years He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary and his youngest son, Ken. He is survivied by two sons, Chuck of Virginia Beach and Glenn II. of Saginaw; sisters, Maud Olson, Alberta Fowler...

Kathleen A. Keyser

Kathleen A. Keyser

Jan 21, 2014

Keyser, Kathleen A. Lake George, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at her home, after a lengthy illness. Age 91 years. Kathleen Ann Kaltenbach was born October 30, 1922, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eva (Tillman) Kaltenbach. She graduated from SS Peter and Paul Catholic High...

Dennis Kalkman

Dennis Kalkman

Jan 20, 2014

Kalkman, Dennis Lansing, MI (Formerly from Bridgeport, MI) Passed away January 20, 2014 at home. He was born July 23, 1955 in Saginaw. Dennis is survived by two daughters Angie and Gina Kalkman. He also leaves behind his mother Cecelia Kalkman, one brother and two sisters; Dave (Val) Kalkman, Debbie (Gary) Swan, and Mary Jo (Dale) Glaser and a special...

Texas Homer Burris

Texas Homer Burris

Jan 20, 2014

Burris, Texas Homer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Healthsource of Saginaw, age 88 years. Tex was born in Riceville, Tennessee April 2, 1925 the son of the late Tiny Elizabeth (Firestone) and Abe Burris. Tex came from humble beginnings, as a tenant farmer's son, lifting himself out of poverty. He married Freedah Mae Chastain March 22,...

Maxine M. Camp

Maxine M. Camp

Jan 19, 2014

Camp, Maxine, M New Hope, MN Passed away Sunday January 19, 2014 at the age of 79 years to be with her Lord Jesus. Maxine was born August 14, 1934 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Beatrice (Felton) Sherman. She married Harley Gayland Camp. Maxine was predeceased by her husband on October 12, 2001, and her son,...

Kenneth (Grubby) James Smythe

Kenneth (Grubby) James Smythe

Jan 19, 2014

Smythe, Kenneth James (Grubby) Merrill, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at his residence, age 58 years. Kenneth was born December 27, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Bonnie (DeGuise) and the late Kenneth E. Smythe. Kenneth loved camping, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the National Trappers Association and had authored a book and two...