Obituaries
Samuel "Sam" Ernest Davenport
Feb 7, 2024
Samuel "Sam" Ernest Davenport Wheeler, Michigan
Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. Sam was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 17th, 1945, to the late Samuel and Anna (Pauli) Davenport. He grew up in Zilwaukee, MI, and graduated from St. Andrew's High School in 1963. On August 6th,...
Lorraine Rose Hill
Feb 5, 2024
Lorraine Rose Hill of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, February 5, 2024, which would have been her husband's 101st birthday. She was 100 years old. Lorraine Rose Gerard was born on September 25, 1923, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Anna...
Mary Ann Parker
Feb 3, 2024
MaryAnn Parker, age 81, of Saginaw Michigan, beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She resided at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles, Michigan after a quick onset and decline of ALS.
MaryAnn was born on January 22, 1943 in Saginaw, MI to George and Marion (Lincoln) Roenicke. She graduated...
Richard “Rich” Wayne Keller
Feb 2, 2024
Richard "Rich" Wayne Keller of Freeland, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was 58 years old. Richard Wayne Keller was born on June 16, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ronald and Susan (Schmidt) Keller. Over the years, Rich held various roles within the construction...
Troy William Hare
Jan 31, 2024
Passed away unexpectedly at his home, at the age of 59 years. The son of Jenifer (Rice) and the late Jerry Hare, Troy was born on May 15, 1964, in Bay City, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School with the Class of 1982. He was a machinist by trade. In his spare time, he enjoyed wrenching on cars and...
Wanda Mackey
Jan 31, 2024
Hemlock, Michigan
Passed away on January 31, 2024. Age 88 years. Wanda was born on June 19, 1935, in Hemlock to the late Albert and Eleonora (Fiting) Frederick. She married Milton Mackey on August 5, 1958; he predeceased her on November 27, 2011. Wanda was a farm wife and homemaker, and a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Hemlock.
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Nicholas Grae Shanahan
Jan 29, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, and nephew passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. At the age of 27 years.
The son of Thomas Shanahan and Shann Birnbaum, Nick was born on April 2, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan. Nick loved wearing his favorite baseball cap with his...
Janet Lee Emeott
Jan 26, 2024
Janet Lee (Brush) Emeott of Thomas Township, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother was called home to be with her heavenly father, surrounded by her family on January 26, 2024. She was 87 years old. Janet Lee Brush was born on March 31, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Clifford and Eva (Burgess) Brush. She was a 1954 graduate of Arthur...
Nila Jean Spaude
Jan 26, 2024
Nila Jean Spaude passed from our world to God's kingdom on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the age of 93 years.
Nila was born on August 31, 1930, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of William and Eleonora (Schulz) Neuman. Her baptism on September 18, 1930, made her a child of God. On April 2, 1944, she reaffirmed her baptismal faith when she was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. On June 27, 1954 she was united in marriage...
Dennis Carl Pontseele
Jan 25, 2024
Dennis Carl Pontseele Merrill, Michigan
Dennis Carl Pontseele, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on November 2, 1946, in Carson City, Michigan, to Albert and Aleta Pontseele (Coty). Dennis had a fulfilling career as a Journeyman Carpenter. He dedicated his life to honing his craft and...
Carol Ann Levy
Jan 25, 2024
Carol Ann Levy of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Ascension - St. Mary's Hospital Town Centre. She was 82 years old. Carol Ann Hoebbel was born on March 22, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Walter and Marlowe (Riegel) Hoebbel. She was a proud 1959 graduate of Saginaw High...
Dorothy Ann Simon
Jan 23, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Simon, 88, died January 23, 2024 in Raleigh NC. That morning, her eldest child, Lynn Ann Simon, preceded her in death in Saginaw MI after a nine-week battle with leukemia. We will celebrate their lives at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4705 Brockway Rd in Saginaw, followed by inurnment...
Lynn Ann Simon
Jan 23, 2024
Lynn Ann Simon Lynn was born on September 8, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. She spent much of her youth growing up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Lynn returned to Saginaw, Michigan, as an adult where she built her life and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Age 68 years. She leaves behind two daughters, Julia Hoeppner (Joseph Huls) and Jessica (Jason)...
Camille Helen Marek
Jan 23, 2024
Camille Marek was born December 14, 1926 in Brookfield, IL. She is the daughter of the late Filip and Marie Kolouch, both from Czech Republic.
Growing up in Brookfield, IL, Camille took horseback and dressage lessons while attending Gregg Secretarial School. She moved with her husband and twin daughters (Karen & Lynn - miracle preemie babies!) to Saginaw Township in 1956...
Nancy L. Antal
Jan 22, 2024
Nancy L. Antal, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 22, 2024, in her hometown of Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Saginaw to Marvin L. Allore and Dorothy Della (Hollis) Allore.
Nancy was a remarkable individual who dedicated her life to caring for others through her nursing career and community service. After graduating from...
Lyle Merton Ostrander
Jan 21, 2024
Lyle M "Pinky" Ostrander was born in Saginaw, MI on July 29, 1931, to Frederick and Mabel (Detweiler) Ostrander.
Lyle was a life-long resident of Saginaw, and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1949. He worked for Morley Brothers when they were located on N. Washington Street, and later went to work for Westinghouse Electrical Supply Company, retiring in 2000. He...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Kuschinsky
Jan 20, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Edward Kuschinsky, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, Saturday, January 20th, 2024, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Glenn & Juanita Kuschinsky, Charles was born August 31st, 1948, in Saginaw. He was a 1966 graduate of Saginaw High School. He married his high school sweetheart Julie Warrington, and they spent 58 years together....
James Edward Fenley
Jan 19, 2024
James Edward Fenley was born on December 23,1930, in Flint, Michigan. He passed away on January 19, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a beloved member of the community and leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family.
James dedicated his career to General Motors as a skilled trades supervisor. His commitment to his work was...
Dorotha Ann Monaghan
Jan 18, 2024
Dorotha Ann Monaghan passed away on January 18, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on February 6, 1923, in Chelsea, Michigan to Russell A. Pointer and Hazel M. (Batchelor) Pointer. Dorotha was known for her hard work and dedication throughout her life.
Dorotha served with honor in the United States Navy. Her military service exemplified her commitment to serving others...
Lois Ann Gordon Peterson
Jan 16, 2024
Born January 17, 1926
Born in Saginaw, MI, Lois graduated from St. Peter and Paul High School in 1943. She went on to pursue a career in nursing, graduating from St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. Lois married Lawrence E. Marentette in 1947 and moved to Detroit, where she was employed as a Registered Nurse. She later became a...