Obituaries

William B. Stoneburner

William B. Stoneburner

Jan 19, 2014

William (Bill) Stoneburner Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Age 71 years. The son of the late Rex and Dorothy (Wilson) Stoneburner was born June 14, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Kim Butyer, May 22, 1982. She survives him. He had been employed by General Motors, Saginaw Steering Gear, retiring with over...

Myrna Lea Schmoak

Myrna Lea Schmoak

Jan 18, 2014

Schmoak, Myrna L. Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the age of 68. Myrna was born December 5, 1945, in Saginaw to the late Challis and Verna (Ropp) Kunkel. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Myrna will be buried with her parents in Oakgrove Cemetery. No services are scheduled at this time. www.casefuneralhome.com Funeral Home:...

Sarah E. White (Unkel)

Sarah E. White (Unkel)

Jan 17, 2014

White, Sarah E. (Unkel) Saginaw, MI Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt went home to the Lord on January 17, 2014, at the age of 36. Sarah was born December 29, 1977, in Saginaw. She was a free-spirit that enjoyed being with her beautiful children. She enjoyed art, drawing, photography, stickers, nature, and going to the beach. She will...

Roy Oliver Eagle

Roy Oliver Eagle

Jan 16, 2014

Eagle, Roy Oliver West Branch, Michigan (formerly of Saginaw) Passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at his home, age 72 years. Roy was born in Saginaw, Michigan September 24, 1941 the son of the late Roy F. and Victoria (Koszczuk) Eagle. He graduated from St. Mary High School. He married Mary Wilson September 23, 1967 at Queen of Angels, Saginaw....

Walter J. Butzin

Walter J. Butzin

Jan 16, 2014

Walter J. Butzin Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly, Thursday, January 16, 2014. Age 84 years. The son of the late Walter E. and Margaret (Graham) Butzin was born August 7, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical School and served with the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He married Marie L. Barowski, February...

Jeffrey G. Saldana

Jeffrey G. Saldana

Jan 16, 2014

Saldana, Jeffrey G. Saginaw, MI Our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014, at the age of 47. Jeffrey was born December 4, 1966, in Saginaw, MI. He worked for Sullivan's Restaurant for many years. He is survived by his parents, David (Chris Purtell-Saldana) Saldana and Ruth (Martin) Turner; siblings, David (Kathy) Saldana and Jodi...

Remington Vance Lake

Remington Vance Lake

Jan 15, 2014

Remington Vance Lake Hemlock, MI Went home to the Lord on January 15, 2014. Remington was born January 15, 2014, in Saginaw to Rick Lake Jr. and Valerie Newton. He is survived by his siblings, Shana Newton, Braylon Lake, and his twin Colt Lake; grandparents, Rick and Sue Lake and Beverly Newton; great-grandfather, Mike Shaydik and Roy Newton; aunts and...

Helen Yager

Helen Yager

Jan 15, 2014

Yager, Helen Thomas Township Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 15, 2014, with her family at her side, at the age of 89 years. Helen was born September 27, 1924 the daughter of the late Frank and Maude Cornell. She married Harry Ray Yager November 28, 1942 and he predeceased her January 30, 1991. She was...

Frederick LeRoy Miller

Frederick LeRoy Miller

Jan 14, 2014

Miller, Frederick LeRoy Saginaw, Michigan Fred went home to heaven Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at the age of 95 years. Fred was born in Indianapolis, Indiana August 17, 1918, the son of the late Fred Vern and Cecil (Roney) Miller. He married Verna May Sanford October 11, 1940. She predeceased him August 10, 1971. He married Era Helen Wilcox June...

Ramona P. Rosales

Ramona P. Rosales

Jan 12, 2014

Rosales, Ramona P. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Covenant Cooper, at the age of 64 years. Ramona was born December 22, 1949, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Bernardo and Jennie (Fisher) Carmona. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She married Raymond Rosales on December 23, 1970; he survives her. She also...

Gerald William Graham

Gerald William Graham

Jan 12, 2014

Gerald William Graham (Bill) Maricopa, Arizona Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 12, 2014, in CasaGrande, Arizona. Age 79 years. The son of the late Stanley and Mary (Masales) Graham was born July 19, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Aloha Kranick, August 26, 1988. She survives him. He served with the U.S. Army from 1957 thru 1959....

Wayne A. McCarthy

Wayne A. McCarthy

Jan 10, 2014

McCarthy, Wayne A. Saginaw, Michigan Loving father, grandfather, and brother passed away on January 10, 2014 at the age of 49 years. The son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Pitkowicz) McCarthy was born on November 29, 1964 in Saginaw. Wayne enjoyed working on cars, watching NASCAR, corvettes, camping, music, cooking and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Ted Mikolaski

Ted Mikolaski

Jan 9, 2014

Mikolaski, Ted Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle passed away late Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Wellspring Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth. Age 92 years. Ted was born October 11, 1921, in Saginaw, the son of the late Mary (Rolka) and Frank Mikolajski. He served with the US Army Medical Corps in Greenland, during World War II....

Robert L. Kreager

Robert L. Kreager

Jan 9, 2014

Robert L. Kreager Hemlock, Michigan Passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 9, 2014. Age 81 years. The son of the late Adolph and Mary (Burns) Kreager was born November 7, 1932 in Hemlock, Michigan. He married Leila M. Snyder, August 1, 1953. She survives him. Robert served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and enjoyed attending the Navy reunions...

Donald A. Forbes

Donald A. Forbes

Jan 7, 2014

Forbes, Donald A. Hemlock, Michigan Donald, age 81, ran his last race across the finish line and into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Don passed away January 7, 2014 at St. Francis Home. He was born to Frieda (Pinnow) and Lewis Forbes on October 19, 1932 in Williams Township, Freeland, Michigan. He married Karen Weigandt August...

Feliberto (Gil) Cano Lopez

Feliberto (Gil) Cano Lopez

Jan 7, 2014

Feliberto Cano Lopez Bay City, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at his home. Age 83 years. The son of the late Susan Cano and Pablo Lopez was born October 23, 1930 in Mercedes, Texas. He married Mary Ellen Quiroz, January 13, 1968. She survives him. He served with the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was...

Betty Jean Cooper

Betty Jean Cooper

Jan 7, 2014

Betty Jean (Paulus) Cooper Frankenmuth, MI Passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at home at the age of 84. Betty was born April 30, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Roy and Irma (Koehler) Paulus. She married Jimmie Cooper on October 3, 1964; he survives her. She retired from a prestigious career with Michigan Bell where she worked as...

William S. "Bill" Lawrence

William S. "Bill" Lawrence

Jan 7, 2014

Lawrence, William S. (Bill) Saginaw, Michigan Following a short illness, Bill Lawrence passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Covenant Cooper Hospital at the age of 96. Bill was born October 8, 1917 in Saginaw to the late William H. and Anna (Satterlee) Lawrence. A graduate of Saginaw High School, Bill became a certified engineer while employed by Baker Perkins...

Helen Ann Smith

Helen Ann Smith

Jan 6, 2014

Smith, Helen Ann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at age 98. Helen was born on a Monday, March 29th, 1915 to Ernest and Ellen ( Horan) De Frain in Detroit Michigan. She married Joseph R. Smith on June 27th, 1936. Together they had two sons, Thomas J. Smith ( Emilie ) of Americus Ga. (Both deceased )...

Maxine Marie Strudgeon

Maxine Marie Strudgeon

Jan 5, 2014

Maxine Strudgeon Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 5, 2013, at home. Age 54 years. Maxine was born January 16, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (Powell) Bethel. She married Robert Strudgeon, July 3, 2001. He survives her. She loved gardening and cooking. Surviving besides her husband, Robert, are two daughters, Marae (Dustin) Gerard;...