Obituaries

Paul Daniel Ecker

Paul Daniel Ecker

Apr 7, 2013

Ecker, Paul Daniel Bridgeport, MI Loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at home at the age of 75 years. The son of the late Norman and Ronelda (Boille) Ecker was born on October 31, 1937 in Saginaw. He served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Europe during the Korean War. He married Karen Kay...

Vera Clara Woodke

Vera Clara Woodke

Apr 7, 2013

Vera Clara Woodke Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, at her home. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Ida (Bernreuter) and William Schiefer was born December 28, 1924 in Frankentrost, Michigan. She married Rheinhardt A. Woodke, May 22, 1948. He passed away November 9, 2001. She was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church, Bridgeport. Vera...

Vivian J. Duma

Vivian J. Duma

Apr 7, 2013

Duma, Vivian J. (Geistman) Arvada, Colorado (formerly of Saginaw, MI) Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at TRU Hospice Care Center, Louisville, age 86 years. Vivian J. Geistman was born May 3, 1926 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of the late Louis and Cordulia (Bedore) Geistman. She worked as a bookkeeper with SS Kresge...

Judith Ellen Miller

Judith Ellen Miller

Apr 6, 2013

Miller, Judith Ellen Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at her residence, age 76 years. Judy was born in Toledo, Ohio February 26, 1937 the daughter of the late Charles and Delta (Weaver) Miller. Judy will be missed by her friends at Krasinski Adult Foster Care. A memorial service will take place 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013...

Gertrude E. Huggard

Gertrude E. Huggard

Apr 6, 2013

Gertrude E. Huggard Grand Blanc, Michigan Passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Scottsville, Michigan. Age 75 years. The daughter of the late John W. and Viola (Rutledge) Huggard was born July 15, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed by General Motors, Buick Motor Div. retiring with 30 years of service. She enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and country music....

Irene L. Erway

Irene L. Erway

Apr 3, 2013

Erway, Irene L. Saginaw, MI Passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the age of 93 years. Irene was born August 22, 1919, in Warren Twp., MI to the late Orville and Lena (Ramsey) Sanders. She married Russell F. Erway September 24, 1938. He predeceased her January 11, 1981. She volunteered for more than 25 years in the gift shop...

Linda Sue Lynch

Linda Sue Lynch

Apr 3, 2013

Lynch, Linda Sue (Gehring) Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Henry Ford Hospital, age 54 years. Linda was born in Wakefield, Michigan October 4, 1958 the daughter of Magdalene (Hessling) and the late John Gehring. She married Thomas Lynch August 7, 1993 and he survives her. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in...

Thelma M. Lamont

Thelma M. Lamont

Apr 2, 2013

Lamont, Thelma Wheeler, Michigan Passed away Tuesday April 2, 2013 at Pine River Health Care Center at the age of 95 years. Thelma was born March 20, 1918 the daughter of the late Charles and Nettie (Glenkie) Eastman. Surviving are three sisters and one brother; Ethel Notartomaso; Alice (Robert) Fisher; Marilyn (Ken) Burtch; Robert Eastman two grandsons; Edgar John Bradbury;...

Richard Wright

Richard Wright

Mar 31, 2013

Wright, Richard "Dick" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare, at the age of 71 years. Richard was born November 26, 1941in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late Delancey and Lillian (Hunter) Wright. He married Gloria Pitkowicz July 9, 1966. She predeceased him May 28, 1998. He was a member of St. Charles United Methodist...

Jerry G. Schuette

Jerry G. Schuette

Mar 31, 2013

Schuette, Jerry G. Midland, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 after fighting a long, courageous battle with heart disease at the age of 86 years. Jerry spent a joyous Easter Sunday in the company of his family. The son of the late Oliver F. and Mary K. (Kintner) Schuette was...

William Graff Jr.

William Graff Jr.

Mar 30, 2013

William Graff Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013. Age 88 years. The son of the late William and Rhoda (Simmons) Graff was born July 14, 1924 in Brant, Michigan. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1942 and Alma College. He was employed by Nu-Corp of Bay City retiring with many years of...

Frank John Cutting

Frank John Cutting

Mar 29, 2013

Cutting, Frank John Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare, age 80 years. Frank was born in Swan Creek Township, Michigan, September 6, 1932 the son of the late George and Elsie (Woberk) Cutting. He retired from Means Stamping. Frank enjoyed hunting and riding his motorcycle. Frank is survived by two sons, Kris Cutting and Michael...

Frank Buddy Placher

Frank Buddy Placher

Mar 29, 2013

Frank Placher (Buddy) St. Charles, Michigan Passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at his home. Age 57 years. The son of the late Louis B. and Joanna D. (Swift) Placher was born November 24, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and served with the Michigan National Guard. He married Margaret Itoney, December 17, 1977. She survives...

June Alice Wagner

June Alice Wagner

Mar 28, 2013

Wagner, June Alice Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 94 years. The daughter of the late Orville and Oral (Hayes) Gray was born on February 18, 1919 in Saginaw. She married Marvin H. Wagner on November 14, 1944 he predeceased her on January 8,...

Joseph "Joe" Abler

Joseph "Joe" Abler

Mar 28, 2013

Abler, Joseph "Joe" Saginaw, MI Beloved husband, father, and brother passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, with his family by his side at the age of 65. Joe was born September 4, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Rose) Abler. In his youth he was a proud Eagle Scout. He served in the U.S. Army. He was...

Theodore Norman Truszkowski

Theodore Norman Truszkowski

Mar 28, 2013

Truszkowski, Theodore Norman Kingston, Michigan Passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan, age 70 years Theodore was born in Detroit, Michigan March 7, 1943 the son of the late Theodore and Lottie (Pawlak) Truszkowski. He worked for many years at the Ford Motor Plant and retired from Dupont in Mt. Clemens. Theodore loved fishing, golfing and...

Ruth Helen Enszer

Ruth Helen Enszer

Mar 28, 2013

Ruth Helen Enszer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly Thursday, March 28, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late Byrnolf and Helen (Raitinen) Kero was born May 5, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. She was a graduate of Cody High School, Detroit and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan. She...

Heather Dawn Hilbrandt

Heather Dawn Hilbrandt

Mar 26, 2013

Heather Dawn Hilbrandt Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly, Monday, March 26, 2013. Age 42 years. The daughter of Nancy (Schultz) and Jerry Hilbrandt was born December 28, 1970. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School and Delta College in Physical Therapy. She was employed by Covenant Physical Medicine. She was a strong supporter of Michigan sports, especially the...

Beatrice J. Moulton

Beatrice J. Moulton

Mar 24, 2013

Moulton, Beatrice J. Merrill, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Luther Manor, age 86 years. . Beatrice was born in Bridgeport, Michigan August 4, 1926 the daughter of the late Russell and Betty (Stevens) Jones. She was a school bus driver for Merrill Public Schools for 17 years. Beatrice loved to read and play bingo. She is survived...

Henry (Jay) J.P. Graebner

Henry (Jay) J.P. Graebner

Mar 24, 2013

Henry J.P.Graebner II. (Jay) Dexter, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Age 59 years. The son of the late Clarence and Natalie (Popp) Graebner was born March 30, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Nancy K. Lich, May 1, 1993. She survives him. He retired as a...