Obituaries
Jacob Louis Hilbrandt
Aug 23, 2013
Hilbrandt, Jacob Louis Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son and brother passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the age of 19 years following a courageous battle with a brain tumor. The son of Todd and Michele (Glover) Hilbrandt was born on May 30, 1994 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of 2013. Jacob loves sports,...
Joanne M. Chadwick
Aug 23, 2013
Chadwick, Joanne M. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday August 23, 2013 at Luther Manor at the age of 75 years. Joanne was born September 9, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of the late Charles and Sophie (Wenzel) Chadwick. She had been employed at the Saginaw County Court House for many years. Surviving are her three children; Linda (Kenneth) Horn,...
Robert J. Dougherty
Aug 22, 2013
Dougherty, Robert J. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday August 22, 2013 at the Cartwright Care Center at the age of 79 years. Robert was born February 16, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late John P. and Helen T. (Pagel) Dougherty. Robert was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church; he served in the U S Army. He...
Williatte Staffney
Aug 22, 2013
Staffney, Williatte Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare, age 67 years. Williatte was born in Saginaw, Michigan May 9, 1946 the daughter of the late Willie and Orletha (Mahone) Williams. She married William T. Staffney February 1, 1969. He predeceased her June 3, 1992. Williatte was a long time dedicated servant of Jehovah and loved...
Amy L. Morley
Aug 21, 2013
Amy Lou Morley Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 57 years. The daughter of Nancy Lou (Luttenbacher) and Howard Russell McMall was born August 13, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married David Hewes Morley, September 17, 1977. He survives her. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Saginaw Valley State...
Wilbert "Moose" A. Bradd
Aug 20, 2013
Bradd, Wilbert A. "Moose" Saginaw, MI Our beloved father and papa passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the age of 87. Wilbert was born December 5, 1925, in Bay City, MI to the late William and Alfreda (Jaynes) Bradd. He married Carolyn Greig in July 1954. She predeceased him June 2000. Moose was a Michigan Championship Golden Gloves fighter...
Alvin Jay Bos
Aug 19, 2013
Bos, Alvin Jay Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at Luther Manor, age 78 years. Jay was born in Holland, Michigan March 11, 1934 the son of the late Henry and Ruth (DeRidder) Bos. He married Mary Elizabeth Hutfilz in January, 1984 and she survives him. Jay spent his entire career working for General Motors, serving as a...
Maria S. Karasienski
Aug 18, 2013
Karasienski, Maria S. Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 at New Hope Valley Assisted Living, age 74 years. Maria was born in Lima, Peru the daughter of the late Alphonso and Dora (Luz) Contreres. Maria is survived by her son, Frank Karasienski; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her brother, Frank Contreres and a sister, Lupita D'Aelleso. According to her...
Barbara C. Bauer
Aug 17, 2013
Bauer, Barbara C. Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the age of 74. Barbara was born September 20, 1938, in Saginaw to the late Robert and Frances (Bumgarner) Floeter. She will be missed by her children, Anne (Dave) Boyce and Mark Steven Bauer; grandchildren, Kari Anne (Eric) Mahan, William James...
Ralph A. Dey
Aug 17, 2013
Dey, Ralph A. Saginaw, MI Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle went home to the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the age of 58 years. Ralph was born December 25, 1954, in Saginaw to the late Barbara (Federico) and Elmer Dey Jr. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He retired from General Motors. He...
Robert G. Dyer
Aug 17, 2013
Dyer, Robert G. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at HealthSource at the age of 85 years. The son of the late Chalmer J. and Mildred A. (Lamb) Dyer was born on September 16, 1927 in Toledo, OH. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in broadcasting. He married...
George M. Blodgett
Aug 17, 2013
Blodgett, George M. Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the age of 84 years. He was born June 22, 1929, in Saginaw, the son of the late Clara (Salbenblatt) and George Blodgett. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1947. He retired from Saginaw Steering Gear in 1984 after over 25 years of service....
Hersey Reed Erskine
Aug 16, 2013
Erskine, Hersey Reed Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at his home, age 86 years. Hersey was born in Hemlock, Michigan June 26, 1927 the son of the late Welby and Cassie (Crawford) Erskine, Sr. Hersey served in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He owned and operated Erskine Heating and...
Caroline V. Wolfgram
Aug 15, 2013
Wolfgram, Caroline V. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday August 15, 2013 at Luther Manor at the age of 95 years. Caroline was born July 11, 1918 in Hemlock, Michigan the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Dankwardt) Pretzer. She married Orval E. Wolfgram November 26, 1935 he predeceased her February 12, 1986. Caroline was a member of St. Peter...
Elmer George Gries
Aug 14, 2013
Gries, Elmer G. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at his home. Age 87 years. The son of the late William and Emma (Zarske) Gries was born February 1, 1926 in Alpena, Michigan. He married Allene A. Gerke, May 14, 1949. She passed away January 12, 2013 after 63 years of marriage. He was a member of...
Olga Dumbra
Aug 12, 2013
Dumbra, Olga Edgerton, Ohio (formerly of Saginaw) Passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 in Edgerton, Ohio with her son and caregiver, Peter, at her side. Olga was born in the Ukraine December 12, 1925 the daughter of the late Tanas and Paska (Orgaranko) Tarapata. After surviving a German work camp in World War II, Olga met the love of her...
LeRoy Gordon Yanna Sr.
Aug 12, 2013
LeRoy Gordon Yanna Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his home. Age 63 years. The son of the late Rosemary Francis (Yancer) and Harold James Yanna Sr. was born December 11, 1949 in East Tawas, Michigan. He had been employed by General Motors, Nodular Iron Foundry until retiring due to disability. He enjoyed fishing and most...
Elaine D. Hirschman
Aug 12, 2013
Hirschman, Elaine D. (Colbeck) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at Healthsource Saginaw at the age of 88 years. Elaine Colbeck was born June 25, 1925, in Saginaw to the late Theodore and Goldie (Ellen) Colbeck. She married Louis Hirschman on October 4, 1948. He survives her. In addition to her spouse, Elaine is survived by three children:...
James Michael Hemingway, Sr.
Aug 10, 2013
Hemingway, Sr. James Michael Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare suddenly at the age of 52 years. Born on January 20, 1961 in Saginaw to Gloria Jane (Majeske) Hemingway and the late James Edward Hemingway. He owned Hemingway Professional Remodeling and U-Lock It Storage. An avid outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time...
Margaret Vasquez
Aug 10, 2013
Vasquez, Margaret Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2013. While Margaret hated to leave her loving family here, she now joins those who have gone before her. Margarita Cobarrubias was born August 1, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of the late Madgdaleno and Elivera...