Obituaries

Doris L. Gibbons

Doris L. Gibbons

May 21, 2013

Gibbons, Doris L. Wisconsin formerly of Saginaw The earthly journey of Doris Gibbons began on October 9, 1920, when Otto and Emma (Bottke) Miller rejoiced with the gift of a daughter. Doris was born again on Reformation Day, October 31, 1920, through washing of water and the Word in Holy Baptism. She renewed those vows later through the rite of...

Dwight Robert Praay

Dwight Robert Praay

May 17, 2013

Praay, Dwight Robert Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Cartwight Care Center. Age 75 years. The son, one of twelve children, the late Theo and Nellie (Ecker) Praay was born on May 6, 1938 in Saginaw. He served as a Lieutenant of the James Township Fire Department from 1973 thru 1993. He worked for General Motors,...

Arlene M. Fritz

Arlene M. Fritz

May 17, 2013

Fritz, Arlene M. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away early Friday, May 17, 2013, at Jody Cook Assisted Living. Age 88 years. Arlene Marie Allen was born September 7, 1924, in Boyne City, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Cynthia (Martin) Allen. She married Edward T. Fritz on May 14, 1949; he predeceased her November...

Patricia I. Anderson

Patricia I. Anderson

May 15, 2013

Anderson, Patricia I. St. Charles, MI Passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home at the age of 78 years. Patricia was born January 30, 1935, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to the late John and Edith (Small) Burnham. She will be missed by her daughters, Kim (Gary) Blaine and Heidi (Rodney) Diehl; grandchildren, Robert Foley, Nikole Miller, Anthony Miller,...

Betty J. Walton

Betty J. Walton

May 14, 2013

Walton, Betty J. Saginaw, MI Loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the age of 54 years. Betty was born August 25, 1958, in Saginaw to Shirley (Holvey) and the late Leonard St. Charles. She married Robert Walton on June 28, 1975. He predeceased her March 13, 2012. She loved spending time with her...

Olga C. Savage

Olga C. Savage

May 13, 2013

Savage, Olga C. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on May 13, 2013 at St. Francis Home at the age of 102 years. The daughter of the late Carl and Caroline (Fischer) Blasch was born on August 9, 1910 in Germany. She married Charles Robert Savage on June 20, 1936; he predeceased her on December 18, 1962....

Gordon Glenn Turner

Gordon Glenn Turner

May 12, 2013

Gordon Glenn Turner age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the home of his daughter Mariyah Fritz in Spring Texas. Born on September 4, 1943 to Elsie E. (Goodman) and W. Dale Turner, he was a lifelong resident of Hemlock Ml. After graduating from Hemlock High School in 1961, Gordon attended the Michigan State University's Agricultural...

Michael Andrew "Drew" Anscomb

Michael Andrew "Drew" Anscomb

May 12, 2013

Anscomb, Michael Andrew "Drew" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at West Valley City, Utah, age 20 years Drew was born in Houghton, Michigan January 15, 1993 the son of Steven and Danelle (Kalar) Anscomb. He was a junior at Neumont University, South Jordan, Utah, where he was studying computer science. Drew was an avid techno music fan....

Joann G. Achtabowski

Joann G. Achtabowski

May 12, 2013

Achtabowski, Joann G. Ossineke, MI formerly of Saginaw Passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home at the age of 71. Joann was born February 28, 1942, in Sussex, England the daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys (Bannister) McNally. She married John Achtabowski on January 23, 1965. He survives her. She was a member of the Eagles Club...

Dorothy Agnes Erskine

Dorothy Agnes Erskine

May 11, 2013

Dorothy Agnes (McPhee) Erskine Hemlock, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away on May 11, 2013. She was born December 28, 1928, in St. Charles, Michigan, the daughter of the late Archie and Ella (Lange) McPhee. She married Red Erskine on September 17, 1949. He preceded her in death February 8, 2005. Dorothy was employed...

Richard F. Morse

Richard F. Morse

May 10, 2013

Morse, Richard F. Saginaw, MI Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the age of 83. Richard was born March 15, 1930, in Detroit, MI to the late Finley and Mabel (Wood) Morse. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He served in the U.S. Army during...

Daniel "Big D" Kennedy

Daniel "Big D" Kennedy

May 10, 2013

Daniel J. Kennedy "Big D" Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Age 56 years. The son of the late Wyman and Emily (Dvorak) Kennedy was born August 27, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. He had been employed by Hemlock Public Schools and by General Motors, Saginaw Steering Gear Plant 6....

Efrosine (Yia Yia) Triantafillou

Efrosine (Yia Yia) Triantafillou

May 9, 2013

Efrosine (Yia Yia) Triantafillou Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully on, May 9, 2013. She was born May 10, 1913 in Krokelio Dorithos, Greece, the daughter of the late George and Panayiota (Zographou) Sakarellou. She married Efthemios C. Triantafillou, May 9 1937. He preceded her in death May 16, 1984....

Louise I. Mann

Louise I. Mann

May 9, 2013

Mann, Louise I. Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and Sunday School Teacher went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013, with all of her children by her side at the age of 85. Louise was born June 10, 1927, in Marquette, MI. She was a gentle, intelligent, vivacious, and caring woman. She was full...

Barbara J. Fobear

Barbara J. Fobear

May 8, 2013

Fobear, Barbara J. Saginaw, MI Devoted servant of Christ was called home on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the age of 89 years. She is now in the arms of her loving savior and rejoicing with her mother, father, sister, brother, and all those that she loved that went before her. Barbara was born May 24, 1923, to the late...

Antonio Gomez Sr.

Antonio Gomez Sr.

May 7, 2013

Gomez, Antonio, Sr. Carrollton, Michigan Passed away May 7, 2013, age 64 years. Antonio was born in Saginaw, Michigan January 30, 1949 the son of the late Carmen and Josepha (Gonzalez) Gomez. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam earning two purple hearts and a bronze star. He retired from General Motors. Antonio is survived...

George Federspiel, Jr.

George Federspiel, Jr.

May 7, 2013

Federspiel, George, Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at home Tuesday, May 7, 2013, age 86 years, after a short battle with cancer. The son of the late George W. and Pearl M. (Bastedo) Federspiel was born August 5, 1926 in Lakefield Township (Merrill), Michigan. He served in the United States Army during World...

Jeannette M. Shimonek

Jeannette M. Shimonek

May 5, 2013

Shimonek, Jeannette M. Saginaw, Michigan My obituary first person through the eyes of my grandson: I was an immigrant daughter of immigrant farmers, a Canadian and an American. I was child 19 and the baby of my flock. I was a housewife, a mother, and grandmother. I was loved and cared for; I was a realist. I was a caregiver...

Grace E. Favel

Grace E. Favel

May 5, 2013

Grace E. Favel Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center. Age 95 years. Grace was born December 4, 1917 in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Imeson) Morrison. She married Richard Favel, July 23, 1937. He passed away March 14, 1990. She retired from the Bridgeport Community Schools in...

Robert Charles Warner

Robert Charles Warner

May 4, 2013

Warner, Robert Charles Saginaw, MI Loving husband, father, grandfather passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan at the age of 85 years. The son of the late Ralph and Ida (McPhee) Warner was born on August 28, 1927 in Saginaw, MI. He served in the US Navy during WWII on the LST 576. He...