Obituaries

Edward Martin Kalahar

Edward Martin Kalahar

Nov 24, 2012

Kalahar, Edward Martin Merrill, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather joined the Angels in Heaven, Saturday November 24, 2012, following a brief illness, age 81 years. Ed was born in Owosso, Michigan September 9, 1931 the son of the late John and Catherine (Jacobs) Kalahar. He married Shirley Parker August 12, 1950 and she survives him. Ed was employed...

Hugh Edwin Fitch

Hugh Edwin Fitch

Nov 24, 2012

Fitch, Hugh Edwin Bridgeport, MI Passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the age of 87 years. Hugh Edwin Fitch was born October 22, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Hugh and Ceverena (Jones) Fitch. He served with the United States Navy during World War II and later attended Michigan State University where...

Dennis A. Light

Dennis A. Light

Nov 23, 2012

Light, Dennis A. Saginaw, MI Our beloved husband, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2012, at the age of 65 years. Dennis was born December 18, 1946, in Saginaw to the late Arden and Helen (Raspot) Light. He graduated from St. Lawrence Seminary High School in Wisconsin. He worked for Eaton Manufacturing...

Frances M. Young

Frances M. Young

Nov 21, 2012

Young, Frances M. Saginaw, Michigan (formerly of Nashotah and Pewaukee, WI) Frances M. Young died November 21, 2012, age 93 years. She was born in Ferguson, Missouri on Christmas Eve, 1918. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Jim) Doane, Saginaw, Michigan; her son, Finley (Chris) Young, Seattle, Washington; her sister, Dorothy Anderson, Belvidere, Illinois; her grandchildren, Andy, Rob and...

Rickey Allen Kelly

Rickey Allen Kelly

Nov 20, 2012

Kelly, Rickey Allen Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012, age 55 years. Rickey was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan August 15, 1957 the son of Dixie Hetrick (Kelly) and the late Arthur Isotalo. Rickey was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved camping and hunting mushrooms. He enjoyed watching sports, especially football, and American Idol on the TV....

Amanda Michal Gibbs

Amanda Michal Gibbs

Nov 20, 2012

Gibbs, Amanda Michal Bridgeport, Michigan Amanda was born October 7, 1978, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and she went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2012 in Bridgeport, Michigan. She moved to Lancaster, California, from Harriman, Tennessee, when she was a child and attended the Lancaster Baptist School and West Coast Baptist College. After graduating from college, she...

Ardith R. (Ardie) Zimmerman

Ardith R. (Ardie) Zimmerman

Nov 19, 2012

Zimmerman, Ardith R. (Ardie) Saginaw, Michigan Ardie passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, at St. Francis Home. Age 87 years. She was born February 24, 1925 in Tawas City, Michigan to the late Arthur and Clara (Lietz) Anschuetz. She moved to Saginaw as a teenager and married Raymond W. Zimmerman, June 19, 1948. She, with her husband, were members of...

Paul G. Owen

Paul G. Owen

Nov 19, 2012

Owen, Paul G. Harrison, MI formerly of Saginaw Passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Clare at the age of 72. Paul was born April 27, 1940, in Saginaw to the late Paul and Erma (Sary) Owen. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Dyess from 1959 to 1961. Paul worked for General Motors...

Richard John Garno

Richard John Garno

Nov 17, 2012

Garno, Richard John Saginaw, MI He passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012, at home at the age of 79 years. Richard was born January 26, 1933 the son of John W. Garno and Marvel W. (Gross) Garno. He married Norma L. Collver on July 26, 1952; she predeceased him. He loved the Detroit Tigers, BINGO, and all sports. He is...

Mary May Keane

Mary May Keane

Nov 17, 2012

Mary (May) Keane Hemlock, Michigan Formerly of Ithaca, New York Passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Marion (Gray) and John Black was born in Glasglow, Scotland. She served as a Purser with the British Navy. She came to the United States on the Queen Mary in 1949 and lived for many years...

Albert A. Martinez

Albert A. Martinez

Nov 17, 2012

Martinez, Albert A. (Studio) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Heartland Health Care. Age 87 years. The son of Santiago and Santos (Luna) Esquivel was born July 13, 1925 in Mexico, coming to the U.S. as a child. He served with U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. He was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are...

Geralyn T. (Kasper) Eaves

Geralyn T. (Kasper) Eaves

Nov 16, 2012

Eaves, Geralyn T. (Kasper) Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved wife, mother and sister passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the age of 52 years. The daughter of the late Lawrence and Jeanette (Metevia) Kasper was born on June 22, 1960 in Saginaw. She married James D. Eaves, Jr. on May 10, 1987; he survives her. Geralyn was employed at Covenant...

Muril Seabrook

Muril Seabrook

Nov 15, 2012

Seabrook, Muril Austin, Texas (formerly of Saginaw, Michigan) Muril Seaborook passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 15, 2012. She was born March 26, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan and lived in Saginaw for 86 years before moving to Austin, Texas in 2008. She married Delbert Seabrook on November 27, 1943 who preceded her in death 1988. Muril was a...

Ismael Garcia Gutierrez

Ismael Garcia Gutierrez

Nov 14, 2012

Gutierrez, Ismael Garcia Merrill, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home, age 82 years. Ismael was born in Bryon, Texas June 5, 1930 the son of the late Antonio and Francisca (Padilla) Gutierrez. He married Mary Samaniego in 1952. She predeceased him November 18, 2005. Ismael loved being outdoors in his garden and spending time with his...

William Elias Sprague

William Elias Sprague

Nov 13, 2012

Sprague, William Elias Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at his home, age 63 years. William was born in Saginaw, Michigan September 16, 1949 the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Boyd) Sprague. He married Karen Klosowski June 30, 1978 and she survives him. William was a ham radio operator and a code examiner. He was an...

William D. Wescoat

William D. Wescoat

Nov 12, 2012

Wescoat, William D. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at his home. Age 85 years. The son of the late William A. and Grace (Keyes) Wescoat was born February 2, 1927 in Clio, Michigan. He married Joyce Ann (Glave) Ostrander, October 20, 1978. She passed away November 20, 2010. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII and...

Conrad Anderson

Conrad Anderson

Nov 12, 2012

Anderson, Conrad Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 61 years. Conrad was born March 19, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Watson) Anderson. He was a former member of St. Marks Episcopal Church. Surviving are three sisters, Ruth Lewis; Barbara Anderson; Deborah (Terry) Haefele; three nephews,...

Margaret Elizabeth Doan

Margaret Elizabeth Doan

Nov 11, 2012

Doan, Margaret Elizabeth Merrill, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at her home. Age 85 years. Margaret Elizabeth McKenna was born October 30, 1927, in Ethelbert, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of the late Isabella (McPhee) and John Robert McKenna. She married Lyle L. Doan on December 9, 1946, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada....

Leo L. Richir

Leo L. Richir

Sep 14, 2012

Richir, Leo L. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, brother and uncle passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at the age of 76 years. Leo was born January 19, 1936 in Saginaw to the late Leo F. and Marie (Marlier) Richir. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He served with the U. S. Army in Korea during the Korean War. Leo...

James K. Merlone, Sr.

James K. Merlone, Sr.

Sep 6, 2012

Merlone, James K. Sr. Lady Lake, Florida Formerly of Saginaw and Tawas, Michigan Age 75. Passed away on September 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mary Merlone; daughter, Karen (Tim) Schreiner; son, Jim (Jackie) Merlone; grandchildren, Steven (Angela) Schreiner, Jimmy and Amanda Merlone; two great-grandchildren; brother, Joe; sister-in-law, Pearl; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was...