Obituaries

Betty Jean Kehr

Betty Jean Kehr

Sep 7, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare; at the age of 93 years.

The daughter of the late Clifford H. and Ruth V. (Howard) Persons, Betty was born on January 25, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan. Betty married Frederick “Fred” C. Kehr on February 17, 1951; he preceded her in...

JoAnn Helen Peters

JoAnn Helen Peters

Sep 6, 2023

JoAnn H. Peters of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 85 years old. JoAnn Helen Rachow was born on February 23, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred W. and Lula E. (Meir) Rachow. She was a 1956 graduate of Arthur Hill High...

Gary William Esler

Gary William Esler

Sep 5, 2023



Gary William Esler

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Formerly of Saginaw, MI

Passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Florida.  Age 83 years with his loving wife Marie, by his side.

He was the son of the late Blanche and Manley Oswald Esler was born June 9, 1940, in Saginaw, MI.  He married Marie M. Martin on July 12, 1956...

Richard Clifton Hoard

Richard Clifton Hoard

Sep 4, 2023

Richard Clifton Hoard of Merrill, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 79 years old. Richard Clifton Hoard was born on December 18, 1943, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Clifton and Frances (Novak) Hoard. He met the love...

Terry Lee Prokopp

Terry Lee Prokopp

Sep 2, 2023

Loving brother passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Frankenmuth, Michigan, at the age of 61. Terry was born on May 11th, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred & Carolyn (Farrington) Prokopp. He had a special sense of humor and loved to make a game of hiding food in his pockets, especially chicken nuggets. Terry enjoyed Matchbox...

George Walker Thomas

George Walker Thomas

Sep 1, 2023

Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away suddenly in Bay County on Friday, September 1st, 2023, at the age of 75. George was born on October 8th, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Walter and Mary (Walker) Thomas, and was a 1965 graduate of Saginaw High School. After high school, George continued his education by studying Machine...

Karen Ann Tomasek

Karen Ann Tomasek

Sep 1, 2023

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend was reunited with her first love, the man with the famous blue suede shoes, on September 1, 2023. Age 80 years. Karen was born on January 13, 1943, in Capac, Michigan to Richard and the late Ethel (Blumerich) Clark who she loved fiercely. She married Joseph Tomasek on May 3, 1963....

Willet "Bill" James Ware

Willet "Bill" James Ware

Sep 1, 2023

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away on Friday, September 1st, 2023, at the age of 86. Bill was born to the late Clinton & Edith (Lewis) Ware in Bad Axe, Michigan, on February 15th, 1937, and was raised by Clinton and his wife Jessie. He spent time in the Merchant Marines before his employment with General...

David M. Moretuzzo

David M. Moretuzzo

Aug 31, 2023

 

David M. Moretuzzo departed on August 31, 2023, with his children at his side.

David was born on March 23, 1935, to Mary (Ciminelli) and David P. Moretuzzo. He grew up in Cheektowaga, NY, with his brothers Ronald and Richard Moretuzzo. David was a member of the National Guard and earned a degree in metallurgy from Erie County Community...

Steven Michael Serrato

Steven Michael Serrato

Aug 31, 2023

Chesaning, Michigan

Beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Chesaning Comfort Care, with his family at his side; at the age of 64 years.

The son of the late Santiago Jr. and Angela (Elizalde) Serrato, Steve was born on October 1, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan. He worked at the Michigan Sugar for many years...

Dale Alan Voss

Dale Alan Voss

Aug 30, 2023

 

Dale Alan Voss

Hale, Michigan

Formerly of Saginaw

 

Dale passed away Wednesday August 30, 2023, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, at the age of 73 years. He was born on January 8, 1950, in Saginaw, the son of the late Leonard R. and Virginia A. (Decker) Voss. Dale was a proud 1968 graduate of Arthur Hill...

Virginia "Ginny" Ann (Pahssen) Boehler

Virginia "Ginny" Ann (Pahssen) Boehler

Aug 29, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" A. (Pahssen) Boehler of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 78 years old. Virginia Ann Pahssen was born on December 5, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late...

Joan Marion Hall

Joan Marion Hall

Aug 28, 2023

 

Joan Marion Hall, age 95, passed away on the 28th day, August, 2023 at New Hope Valley of Saginaw. She was born on August 11, 1928, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Emil and Marion (Fisher) Fleischmann. On December 26, 1953, she married Randall K. Hall. He predeceased her April 9, 2017.

 

Joan graduated from Arthur...

John Bruce Barden

John Bruce Barden

Aug 26, 2023

Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Age 59 years.

 

John was born on November 21, 1963, son of Larry and Norma (Stantz) Barden, in LaPorte, Indiana. He loved fishing, hunting and his family.

 

Surviving are his parents, Larry and Norma Barden; two brothers; four sisters; three children; two...

Linda Ann Rondo

Linda Ann Rondo

Aug 26, 2023

 

 

Linda “LaLa” Ann Rondo, has unexpectedly passed away at her home on August 26, 2023. She was born on June 1, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, where she spent her entire life surrounded by loved ones.Linda's unwavering commitment to her family and friends was one of the defining characteristics of her beautiful personality. She cherished every moment spent with...

Scott J. Darland

Scott J. Darland

Aug 23, 2023

Scott James Darland of Zilwaukee, MI

Loving husband, father, and brother passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Saginaw at the age of 60. Scott was born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 11, 1963, to the late Ruth (Dougherty) Darland and James Darland. Scott graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1981. He worked in the family business, Progressive...

Michelle Lee Westphal

Michelle Lee Westphal

Aug 23, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. She was 53 years old. Michelle Lee Mayle was born on June 23, 1970, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Darrell L. Mayle and the late Lila Mae Frost. She graduated with the...

Marsha Ann Sherman

Marsha Ann Sherman

Aug 23, 2023

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, at the age of 72. Marsha was born on July 10th, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, and raised by the late Fred & Adeline (Olson) Perry. She graduated from Northview High School in Grand Rapids in 1969 before continuing her education at Grand Rapids Junior...

Paul Arnold Schultz

Paul Arnold Schultz

Aug 23, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called home to be with his Lord, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 74 years.

The son of the late Armin H. and Eleanor W. (Reuschel) Schultz, Paul was born on July 16, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan. His Baptism took...

Florence Louise Bull

Florence Louise Bull

Aug 19, 2023

Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 92 years. 

The daughter of the late Michael and Pelagia “Pearl” (Chrzan) Yarch, Florence was born on December 9, 1930 in Rogers City, Michigan. She graduated from Rogers City High School with the class of 1948. Florence then obtained her LPN. She...