Obituaries
Donald Albert Burdo
Oct 14, 2023
Peacefully passed away at is home with his family by his side, October 14, 2023 after a long battle with multiple health issues. Don was born on June 12, 1948, to the late Albert and Beulah (Graham) Burdo, and was a 1966 graduate of Hemlock High School. It was the summer after high school where he met his soon to...
Donna Jean Gulliver (Grams)
Oct 14, 2023
Our loving mother, aunt, and friend passed away at her home in Saginaw with her family by her side on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 93. Donna was born in Shields, Michigan, on August 12th, 1930, to the late Leonard & Leola (Jean) Grams and was a 1949 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. It was in...
Anne Ruffle
Oct 13, 2023
Anne Elizabeth Ruffle (Fehrman) passed away with her family by her side on October 13, 2023, at the age of 86 years. Anne was born on November 16, 1936, in Saginaw, MI to the late William Fehrman and Nina McDonagh Fehrman. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1954. It was there where she met and later married her...
Nancy Spence Kraus
Oct 13, 2023
Nancy Spence Kraus of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly, after a brief illness on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper, age 91 years. Nancy Williams Spence was born on July 18, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late, James A. and Anne (Robertson) Spence Sr. She...
Barbara Jo (Smith) Strong
Oct 12, 2023
Barbara Jo (Smith) Strong passed away October 12, 2023, at home on hospice surrounded by family.
She was born May 25, 1939, to Bernice G. Rutledge. Barbara married Sidney D Strong II on August 3, 1957, and they shared 61 years of marriage while living in Merrill. Barbara was active in the Merrill Congregational Church where she was a Sunday...
Rebecca J. Bodnar
Oct 12, 2023
Chesaning, MI
Rebecca J. Bodnar, affectionately known as Becky, was a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to education and service passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2023, with her family at her side.
Becky grew up on a small dairy farm in Maple Grove, Michigan. After graduating from St. Michael's Catholic School in 1971, she worked...
Frederick Allen Foulds
Oct 11, 2023
Frederick Allen Foulds
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Covenant Health Care. Age 78 years.
The son of the late Agnes (Emerick) and Ralph Foulds Sr. was born August 31,1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He was employed by General Motors, retiring in 1996 with 31 years of...
Martin N. Moritz, Jr. "Marty"
Oct 10, 2023
Passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Age 65 years.
Marty was born on August 30, 1958, son of the late Martin and Myrtle (Richey) Moritz, Sr., in Saginaw. He retired from General Motors with 30 years of service, was a member of the U.A.W. Local #467 and the Bridgeport Gun Club. He was an avid Harley rider, enjoyed hunting,...
Richard John Lodge
Oct 9, 2023
Richard J. "Poppy, Dick" Lodge Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved Poppy, who was the best husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the tender age of 85 years.
The son of the late John and Irene (Jungerheld) Lodge, Richard was born on January 21, 1938, at St. Mary's Hospital,...
Judith "Judy" Ann Crites
Oct 9, 2023
In Loving Memory of Judith Ann Crites December 27th, 1938 - October 9th, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a dedicated nurse, and a devout Christian, Judy Crites, who departed this world on Monday, October 9th 2023. She was 84 years old.
Judy was born on December 27th in West Frankfort IL to the...
Richard "Dick" L. Calligaro
Oct 9, 2023
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was greeted into Heaven by his wife, parents, and loved ones, on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side. At the age of 93 years.
The son of the late Guido “Guy” P. and Joy T. (Modolo) Calligaro, Richard was born on August 16, 1930,...
Dorothy V. Owen
Oct 6, 2023
Dorothy went home to the loving arms of the Lord and the family before her, on Friday, October 6, 2023. Age 94 years.
Dorothy was born on April 26, 1929, daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Braman) Weighman, in Saginaw. She married Morris Owen on June 11, 1948. He predeceased her on September 1, 2013. Dorothy retired from...
Patsy Ann Geeting
Oct 5, 2023
Patsy Ann Geeting Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, aunt, and sister passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Covenant Cooper. She was 88 years old. The daughter of the late George and Lillian (Ensminger) Langdon, Patsy was born on April 16, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan.
She was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School. After graduating, Patsy...
Rosalie "Rosie" Mary Ackerman
Oct 4, 2023
Rosalie "Rosie" M. Ackerman of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved aunt passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2023, at Pine Haven Assisted Living. She was 93 years old. Rosalie Mary Ackerman was born on February 20, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Anthony and Rose (Greish) Ackerman. She was a proud graduate of Ss. Peter & Paul High School....
Clara Mary Talik
Oct 4, 2023
Clara Mary Talik
We are sad to announce that on October 4, 2023, at the incredible age of 99, Clara Mary Talik (Kohlhoff) peacefully passed away at Wellspring's Senior Living Campus. Clara was born on April 19, 1924, and lived in Saginaw, MI, her entire life.
She was mom to Mike (Linda) Talik of Ann Arbor, MI and...
Tangela L. Houston "Shell"
Oct 3, 2023
Our loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, gained her wings on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Age 50 years.
Tangela was born on February 16, 1973, daughter of Larry and Eileen (Houston) Jackson, in Saginaw. She was kind, caring and giving, and would put the needs of her family before her own. Tangela was a strong woman who faced every...
Debbie Ann Plowman (Merz)
Oct 2, 2023
Our beloved wife, sister, and aunt passed away with her loved ones at her side on Monday, October 2nd, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 65. Debbie was born in Saginaw on February 4th, 1958, to the late William Sr. & Mary Lou (Wald) Merz and was a 1976 graduate of Arthur Hill. She met James “Jim” Plowman...
Shirley Jane Erskine
Oct 1, 2023
Shirley Jane (Hoggard) Erskine passed away peacefully on October 1,2023, just over a week beyond her 85th birthday. Shirley was born in Midland, MI on September 19, 1938 to Helen (Rutledge) and Floyd Hoggard. Shirley graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw in 1956 and pursued her desire to help others by attending Saginaw General Hospital nurses training,...
Gregory Allen Wenzel
Oct 1, 2023
Gregory Allen Wenzel
Merrill, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 after a brief stay at Ascension St. Mary’s hospital.
Greg was born October 26, 1949 to the late Larry and Alice (Rohde) Wenzel. He was a proud 1967 graduate of Breckenridge High School. After high school, he joined the United States Army and was...
Fred Frank Leddy
Sep 30, 2023
Passed away on Sunday, September 30th, 2023, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 93. Fred was born on March 2nd, 1930, to the late Frank and Alma (Sperling) Leddy.
A private committal service for Fred will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Those wanting to make a show of their sympathy may wish to make a memorial contribution...
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