Obituaries

Beulah Marie Cowles

Beulah Marie Cowles

Jul 13, 2023

Our loving mother, sister and aunt, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Age 85 years.

Beulah was born on October 20, 1937, daughter of the late Gerald and Beulah (Sensebaugh) Egbert, in Saginaw. She married Corwin “Vic” Cowles on June 16, 1956. He predeceased her on May 18, 2014. Beulah enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, was an avid reader and...

Judith "Judy" Marie Christiansen

Judith "Judy" Marie Christiansen

Jul 13, 2023

Judith “Judy” Marie Christiansen of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord, with her family by her side, on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre. She was 86 years old. Judy was born on January 1, 1937, in Mason, Michigan, to the late George Washington and...

Ruth Marie Grover Ruyts

Ruth Marie Grover Ruyts

Jul 11, 2023

Ruth Marie was born on January 28, 1937, to the late Ariel (nee Miller) and George H. Grover. She and her mother lived with her grandparents, the late James C. and Lillie Rutledge Miller. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1955. She went to work at the Second National Bank where she met her future husband, Richard Ruyts....

Nelson Thomas Stapleton

Nelson Thomas Stapleton

Jul 10, 2023

 

Nelson Thomas Stapleton

Hemlock, MI

  Passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. Age 74 years.

  The son of the late Patricia (Bates) and Robert Stapleton was born March 2, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan.  He married his High School sweetheart, Mary Anne Francis, July 18, 1970. His wife of 52 years survives him. ...

Mary Margaret Gregus

Mary Margaret Gregus

Jul 9, 2023

Mary Margaret Gregus

Saginaw, Michigan

Marvel and Rudolph Gregus called home their daughter Mary Margaret Gregus from the comfort of her home in Saginaw.  Mary Margaret was first and foremost a devoted mother and grandmother who loved to thrift shop and travel.

She leaves behind her husband and companion of 42 years Paul Baxter, her three children and their spouses,...

SyAnn Reva Burt

SyAnn Reva Burt

Jul 9, 2023

 

SyAnn Reva Burt (Wells), born on March 4, 1927 in Saginaw.

The only daughter of  Reva Irene Wells (Pierce) and Arthur Bruce Wells took the hand of her Lord today, Sunday July 9, 2023.

She married Robert James Burt, June 20,1953, and enjoyed 46 blissful years of marriage. Robert predeceased her on April 18,1999. SyAnn was also predeceased by...

Christopher Paul Mzyk

Christopher Paul Mzyk

Jul 8, 2023

 

Christopher Paul Mzyk

Saginaw, Michigan

    Passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. Age 51 years.

    The son of Dennis Mzyk and the late Sue Ann (Becker) was born May 6, 1972, in Bad Axe, Michigan.  He married Amy Wildfong-Mzyk, July 4, 2020. She survives him.  He was a member of American Legion Post 22, enjoyed playing golf and...

Deborah "Debbie" Marie Rigg (Barber)

Deborah "Debbie" Marie Rigg (Barber)

Jul 7, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away in her home in Merrill on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at the age of 72. Debbie was born in Saginaw on December 6th, 1950, to the late Kenneth & Elaine (Whelton) Barber. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and then Merrill High School, graduating with the class of 1969. It was while...

Gloria A. Novak

Gloria A. Novak

Jul 6, 2023

 

Gloria A. Novak 

Saginaw, Michigan



Gloria returned to her heavenly home Thursday, July 6, 2023, age 80 years. She was born February 17, 1943, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Anthony and Florence (Kozak) Trogan, who owned and operated a family grocery store on S. Washington. She graduated from St. Andrew's Catholic High School in 1961. She...

Blair Sonoma Hendricks

Blair Sonoma Hendricks

Jul 6, 2023

 

Blair Sonoma Hendricks, a beloved daughter, sister, and cherished member of her family, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2023, at the tender age of just a few months. Born on March 17, 2023 in Novi, MI, Blair brought immense joy and warmth to the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Blair's infectious personality could...

Wanda Jane Packard

Wanda Jane Packard

Jul 6, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 79. Wanda was born on December 1st, 1943, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Albert & Vera (Rogers) Sasse, and was a 1962 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She learned a lot from her mother Vera, studying to...

Terry Thomas Kenel

Terry Thomas Kenel

Jul 6, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, with his family at his side; at the age of 76 years.

The son of the late Herbert and Betty (Thomas) Kenel, Terry was born on January 9, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan. He met and married the love of his life, Sandra Taylor...

Jacob Carter

Jacob Carter

Jul 5, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband and father was lifted into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1943, the son of the late Rev. Williams and Nancy (Hutto) Carter in N.C. moving to Florida as a young man. Jacob was a beloved husband and father, a respectable business man, and a devoted Christian....

Vickie Mae Sharon

Vickie Mae Sharon

Jul 5, 2023

Vickie Mae Sharon of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her home. She was 68 years old. Vickie Mae LaLonde was born on March 2, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Gerald E. and Joan C. (Kennedy) LaLonde. She...

Riad Kattar Baz

Riad Kattar Baz

Jul 4, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, with his family at his side; at the age of 84 years. 

The son of the late Kattar and Wasilla (Tajildeen) Baz, Riad was born on December 19, 1938 in Beirut, Lebanon. He married Amal Eljurdi on...

Marilyn K. Anscomb

Marilyn K. Anscomb

Jul 4, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away Tuesday July 4, 2023 at home, at the age of 80 years. Marilyn was born August 23, 1942, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Leona (Kruth) Miller. She married Rocky Anscomb on October 25, 1980; Rocky survives her. Marilyn graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of...

Patrick Harry Nohel

Patrick Harry Nohel

Jul 4, 2023

Patrick Harry Nohel

Merrill, Michigan

Beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 69 years.

The son of the late William and Margaret (Beyer) Nohel was born on January 27, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan.  He was a proud 1972 graduate of Merrill High School. After high school, Patrick would attend Western Michigan...

Gregory S. Cradit

Gregory S. Cradit

Jul 3, 2023

 

Gregory S. Cradit

Merrill, Michigan

      Went to be with the Lord, suddenly, Monday, July 3, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Age 68 years.

      The son of the late Pearl Eva (Risley) and Kenneth Cradit was born May 24, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan.  He married the love of his life, Anne M. Hess, February 14, 1998. She survives...

Nancy Ann Link

Nancy Ann Link

Jul 2, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 68 years.

The daughter of the late David and LeMyrta (Kaltenbach) Logan, Nancy was born on April 25, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the...

Mary Parcell

Mary Parcell

Jul 1, 2023

Mary Parcell, a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Aunt, peacefully passed away on July 1st at the remarkable age of 89. Born on August 16th, 1933, to Emile and Stella Despres, Mary's early years in Danby, Vermont, and Lawrence, Massachusetts, left an indelible mark on her, endowing her with the delightful Boston accent that endeared her to all who knew...