Obituaries

Nancy Anne Laski

Nancy Anne Laski

Dec 21, 2013

Laski, Nancy Anne Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Covenant-Harrison at the age of 82. Nancy was born July 12, 1931, in Zilwaukee to the late Howard and Gladys (Erway) Crevia. She graduated from St. Andrews Catholic School in 1949. She married Clarence F. Laski in 1951; he predeceased her in 1985. Nancy was very proud of...

Gayle June Tack-Kendall

Gayle June Tack-Kendall

Dec 21, 2013

Gayle June Tack-Kendall Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away Saturday December 21, 2013. Age 66 years. The daughter of J.R. and Vita (Dismang) Johnson was born March 9, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married William (Bill) Tack, March 20, 1965. He passed away January 19, 2001. She later married Vern Kendall; He passed away...

Donna Mae Burns

Donna Mae Burns

Dec 20, 2013

Burns, Donna Mae Saginaw, MI Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, at the age of 84. Donna was born August 17, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Melvin and Mildred (Holden) Burns. She worked for General Motors retiring in 1990. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Cathy) Burns; grandchildren, Heather (Rob) Dean, Heidi...

Sandra Marie Amy

Sandra Marie Amy

Dec 20, 2013

Amy, Sandra Marie Burt, Michigan Passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at her home, age 67 years. Sandra was born in Saginaw, Michigan November 12, 1946 the daughter of the late Carl and Crystal (Amy) Irish. She loved to care for her farm animals and to help injured animals that she might find. She enjoyed working in her garden; working...

Robert Owen Zietz

Robert Owen Zietz

Dec 19, 2013

Zietz, Robert Owen Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan, age 85 years. Robert was born in Saginaw, Michigan July 5, 1928 the son of the late Elmer and Alberta (Acker) Zietz. He married Myrtle J. Chartrand June 19, 1954 and she survives him. Robert retired from the 2nd National Bank after 38 years...

Marjorie E. Braeutigan

Marjorie E. Braeutigan

Dec 18, 2013

Braeutigan, Marjorie Hemlock, MI Passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Tendercare of Frankenmuth at the age of 81 years. Marjorie was born December 31, 1931, in Oakley, MI to the late John and Mabel Dennis. She married Michael F. Braeutigan on July 26, 1954; he predeceased her March 5, 2009. She will be missed by her children, Dennis (Linda)...

Charlotte Nickle

Charlotte Nickle

Dec 18, 2013

The world has lost an extraordinary woman. Charlotte (Cherry) Nickle died peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2013 at the age of 91. Beloved wife, mother, nurse, confidant, and friend, she will be missed by many, many people. Cherry lived a rich, full life and was happy, active, and mentally sharp right up to the end. She was born...

Thadeus E. Kowalec

Thadeus E. Kowalec

Dec 18, 2013

Kowalec, Thadeus E. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. Age 85 years. He was born July 30, 1928, in Hamtramck, Michigan. He served with the US Army during World War II, serving with the Army of Occupation in Japan. He was an engineer, and was employed by General Motors for over 20 years....

Scott Stockford

Scott Stockford

Dec 18, 2013

Passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at the age of 60 years. Donald "Scott" Stockford was born August 25, 1953, in Saginaw to the late Carl and Eva (Strunk) Stockford. He married Janie Sparling on September 27, 1975, and they enjoyed 38 years of marriage. Scott had many talents and interests, including taxidermy, playing his bass guitar, and restoring...

Robert (Bob) Lier

Robert (Bob) Lier

Dec 18, 2013

LIER, ROBERT (Bob) Saginaw, Michigan, Passed away peacefully on December 18, 2013, at his home. He was 73 years old. He was born December 7, 1940, the son of the late August and Elizabeth (Phillips) Lier. He married Judith Radtke on October 15, 1960. She predeceased him on September 20, 2001. Bob worked for the City of Saginaw Engineering Department...

Hannah Grace

Hannah Grace

Dec 17, 2013

Hannah Grace Alma, Michigan Formerly of Shepherd, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at the Masonic Pathways, Alma. Age 94 years. The daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Kimmel) Meier was born November 19, 1919 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Ernest M. Grace, July 17, 1937. He passed away July 11, 2011. Mr. and Mrs. Grace engaged in...

Robert N. Johnson

Robert N. Johnson

Dec 16, 2013

Johnson, Robert N. (Bob) Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Monday, December 16, 2013. Age 84 years. The son of the late L. Roy and Beatrice (Collier) Johnson, Robert was born on February 16, 1929 in Saginaw. Bob grew up on the east side and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1947. After attending Bay City...

Vivian Mae Engelke

Vivian Mae Engelke

Dec 16, 2013

Vivian Mae Engelke Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 16, 2013, at Luther Manor. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late Wilbur and Irene (Girlock) Markhart was born September 25, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School and attended Moody Bible College. She married Paul W. Engelke, January 11, 1947. He passed away June...

Raymond A. Harms

Raymond A. Harms

Dec 16, 2013

Raymond A. Harms Merrill, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 16, 2013, in the Farmhouse where he was born and lived his entire life. Age 96 years. The son of the late Louis and Mary (Bluemer) Harms was born October 24, 1917. He married Phyllis Arlene Nolan, September 22, 1945. She survives him. He engaged in farming all of his life....

John Wesley Wood

John Wesley Wood

Dec 15, 2013

John Wesley Wood Merrill, Michigan Passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. Age 38 years. The son of Esther Marie (Bott) and Ronald John Wood was born July 10, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Merrill High School, Class of 1994. He learned welding at the Career Opportunity Center and had been employed by St. Charles Lumber Co....

Frederick W. Kuelske

Frederick W. Kuelske

Dec 15, 2013

Kuelske, Frederick W. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly on December 15, 2013 at his home at the age of 74 years. The son of the late Albert and Kathlee (Klomp) Kuelske was born on May 2, 1939 in Saginaw. He worked for Bill Knapps. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He enjoyed working in his yard. Surviving are...

Beatrice L. Gross

Beatrice L. Gross

Dec 15, 2013

Beatrice L. Gross Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013, at her home. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Fred and Minnie (Wardin) Fiting was born June 19, 1920 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married John Gross, November 24, 1945. He passed away February 3, 1998. Beatrice was a graduate of Central Michigan University with a teaching certificate....

Martha Gibbs

Martha Gibbs

Dec 13, 2013

Gibbs, Martha Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Tendercare of Frankenmuth at the age of 87 years. Martha was born on March 24, 1926 in Forester, MI, the daughter of the late Jerry and Elizabeth (Pribyl) Sak. She married Dale Gibbs in July 1954 and he predeceased her on September 6, 1987. She was a member...

William R. Scaife

William R. Scaife

Dec 13, 2013

Scaife, William R. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Friday, December 13, 2013, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Age 78 years. He was born April 26, 1935, in Federal, Pennsylvania. He served with the US Marines, US Air Force, and the US Navy, retiring after 20 years of service. He received his Associates Degree from...

David Allen Wagner

David Allen Wagner

Dec 13, 2013

David Allen Wagner Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, December 13, 2013. Age 48 years. The son of Richard V. and the late Ann K. (Wiles) Wagner was born August 19, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed his family. Surviving besides his father, Richard, are two children, Ashley Marie and Michael Richard and...