Obituaries

Nov 14, 2012

Gutierrez, Ismael Garcia Merrill, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home, age 82 years. Ismael was born in Bryon, Texas June 5, 1930 the son of the late Antonio and Francisca (Padilla) Gutierrez. He married Mary Samaniego in 1952. She predeceased him November 18, 2005. Ismael loved being outdoors in his garden and spending time with his...

Nov 13, 2012

Sprague, William Elias Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at his home, age 63 years. William was born in Saginaw, Michigan September 16, 1949 the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Boyd) Sprague. He married Karen Klosowski June 30, 1978 and she survives him. William was a ham radio operator and a code examiner. He was an...

Nov 12, 2012

Wescoat, William D. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at his home. Age 85 years. The son of the late William A. and Grace (Keyes) Wescoat was born February 2, 1927 in Clio, Michigan. He married Joyce Ann (Glave) Ostrander, October 20, 1978. She passed away November 20, 2010. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII and...

Nov 12, 2012

Anderson, Conrad Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 61 years. Conrad was born March 19, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Watson) Anderson. He was a former member of St. Marks Episcopal Church. Surviving are three sisters, Ruth Lewis; Barbara Anderson; Deborah (Terry) Haefele; three nephews,...

Nov 11, 2012

Doan, Margaret Elizabeth Merrill, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at her home. Age 85 years. Margaret Elizabeth McKenna was born October 30, 1927, in Ethelbert, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of the late Isabella (McPhee) and John Robert McKenna. She married Lyle L. Doan on December 9, 1946, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada....

Sep 14, 2012

Richir, Leo L. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, brother and uncle passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at the age of 76 years. Leo was born January 19, 1936 in Saginaw to the late Leo F. and Marie (Marlier) Richir. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He served with the U. S. Army in Korea during the Korean War. Leo...

Sep 6, 2012

Merlone, James K. Sr. Lady Lake, Florida Formerly of Saginaw and Tawas, Michigan Age 75. Passed away on September 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mary Merlone; daughter, Karen (Tim) Schreiner; son, Jim (Jackie) Merlone; grandchildren, Steven (Angela) Schreiner, Jimmy and Amanda Merlone; two great-grandchildren; brother, Joe; sister-in-law, Pearl; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was...

Jan 12, 2012

Passed away at Covenant on January 12, 2012 at the age of 83. Born April 19, 1928 in Horicon, WI to the late Frederick and Suzanna (Lehnherr) Pankow, where he was raised on a farm. He attended prep school in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Concordia Lutheran Seminary, St. Louis, MO. He married Shirley Masch in 1952 in Detroit, MI....

Dec 15, 2011

Louks, Jennifer Lynn Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, daughter and friend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the age of 37 years. She is survived by her husband, Brian; daughter, Julia Rose; parents Judyanne R. (Chase) and James C. Geese; cherished aunt, Rosemary Taft; brother, Jeffery Geese; father-in-law; Donald (Cheryl) Louks; mother-in-law Marlene (Gary) Malhado; brother-in-law Roger...

Jan 12, 2011

Case, Frederick W. Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Well known teacher and botanist passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Age 83 years. The son of the late Julia Blanche (Coash) and Frederick W. Case Sr. was born February 16, 1927 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Roberta Elizabeth (Boots) Burckhardt, February 14, 1953. She passed away June 8, 1998. He was a graduate...

Jul 21, 2010

LaLonde, L. Marie "Beany" Formerly of Bay City Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at the age of 68 years. LaVina Marie LaFrenier was born June 8, 1942, in Burton, the daughter of the late Verna L. (Doyle) and Dennis E. LaFrenier. She married William David LaLonde on July 10, 1965; he survives...

Apr 1, 2007

Beeman, Mrs. Zona A. (Ebe) Saginaw, MI Went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, April 1, 2007. Zona passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Age 85 years. Zona Alvina Hensler was born June 27, 1921, in Freeland, the daughter of the late Emma Barbara (Rau) and John George Hensler. She graduated from Arthur...

Sep 19, 2005

Neilson, Daniel R. Saginaw, MI Passed away September 19, 2005 at Covenant-Cooper. Age 54. Daniel was born October 5, 1950 to the late Terry and Betty (Klein) Neilson in Milwaukee, WI. He married Circe A. Getz March 15, 1987 she predeceased him July 2, 2002. Surviving are his children Christopher Neilson, Michael Neilson, Andrea McCoy, and Mary Weiss; and his...

Nov 14, 2000

Ruthig, Bonnie Marie Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at her home at the age of 71 years. Bonnie Marie Richir was born October 8, 1929 in Saginaw to the late Leo and Marie (Marlier) Richir. She was graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1947. Bonnie had been employed as a secretary for the Saginaw County Probation...

Jun 8, 1998

Passed away Monday, June 8, 1998, at her home following a lengthy illness. Age 68 years. Roberta Burckhardt was born February 17, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana and grew to womanhood in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a graduate of the University of Louisville and received her Master's Degree in Zoology from the University of Michigan. She married Frederick W. Case, Jr....

Jan 17, 1994

Richir, Leo F. Thomas Township Passed away Monday, January 17, 1994 at his home. Age 87 years. He was born July 22, 1906 in Drocourt, France coming to the United States as an infant. He had been employed by Sonora Cabinet Company and later by Columbia Mills, retiring after more than 30 years of service. He married Marie V. Marlier...

Apr 28, 1989

Richir, Mrs. Marie V. Thomas Township, Michigan Wife of Leo F. Richir, passed away Friday, April 28, 1989, following a short illness. Age 77 years. Marie V. Marlier was born February 6, 1912 in Belgium, coming to the United States as a young girl. She married Mr. Richir on April 1, 1929; he survives her. She was a member of...

Sep 14, 1928

COTA, ANDY LOVELLS, MICHIGAN Former Columbus, Ohio resident passed away yesterday after a lingering illness. Age 65 years. He was born September 14, 1928 in Big Rapids, Michigan and was a graduate of Big Rapids High School. He attended Ferris State University and was a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Journalism in 1956. He served...

Lehman, Alexander Wheeler, MI An Angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth, then whispered as she closed the book "Too beautiful for earth". Survived by his parents LeAnn Donsang and Lin Lehman; grandparents, Carol and Dennis Wiechert; and loving aunt, Laurie Ciszek. Memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at W.L. Case &...

Joan Smallidge Brown Bertsch (83) was born to Ralph E. Smallidge and Grace E. (Humphrey) on July 7th 1929, at Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She is predeceased by her only sibling, Patricia (Sutton). Her family lived in Flint and Ypsilanti and after attending Ypsilanti High School, Joan attended Michigan Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) where she earned a...