Obituaries

Donna M. Frollo

Donna M. Frollo

Jun 2, 2024

Hemlock, Michigan

 

Our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Donna was born on November 28, 1938, daughter of the late Adella (Stoddard) and Henry Hartung, in Saginaw. She married Thomas E. Frollo on January 19, 1957. He predeceased her on March 7, 2016. Donna was a graduate of Saginaw...

Gerald "Jerry" Steven Hrinik

Gerald "Jerry" Steven Hrinik

May 31, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Steven Hrinik, age 85, of Holt, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. 

Jerry was born in Saginaw on December 14, 1938, the son of the late Steven Stanley Hrinik and Elsie Lena (Gedel) Hrinik. He graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw. After high school, he attended Concordia College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating on June 6, 1958....

Andres Ramon “Andy” Guevara

Andres Ramon “Andy” Guevara

May 31, 2024

Andrés Ramón "Andy" Guevara of Chicago, IL, formerly of Saginaw, MI Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2024. He was 53 years old. Andrés was born on February 24, 1971, in Saginaw, MI, to his loving parents, Gilberto and Guadalupe (Villarreal) Guevara.He was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of...

Elzbieta "Liz" Maria Tappen

Elzbieta "Liz" Maria Tappen

May 31, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

 

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Elzbieta Maria Tappen, affectionately known as Liz, passed unexpectedly away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home, with her family at her side. At the age of 71 years. 

 

The daughter of the late Benjamin and Wiktoria (Bojdd) Tymich, Liz was born on April 27, 1953, in...

Noreen Ann Bowman (Spencer)

Noreen Ann Bowman (Spencer)

May 31, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 65 years.

 

Noreen was born on March 6, 1959, daughter of Marjorie (Kelsey) and the late Richard Spencer, in Mt. Pleasant. She married Samuel Bowman, Jr. on May, 28, 1999, he survives her. Noreen loved her family and her grandchildren were one of...

Charmaine "Char" Gaiser

Charmaine "Char" Gaiser

May 31, 2024

Charmaine "Char" Gaiser, a beloved wife and mother, has peacefully passed away on May 31, 2024 in Gladwin, MI after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 23, 1961, in Saginaw, MI.

Char owned and operated West Michigan Automotive in the Saginaw Area.  Her true passion in life was the time she spent with her family, especially at...

Michael Donald Smith

Michael Donald Smith

May 30, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side.

The son of the late Don and June Smith, Michael (Mike) Donald Smith was born on January 12, 1948, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He graduated from Sault Ste Marie High School...

Richard "Dick" Kuch

Richard "Dick" Kuch

May 30, 2024

Richard “Dick” Kuch

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Toni & Trish House, with his family at his side; at the age of 79 years. 

 

The son of the late Herbert R. and Alma E. (Huber) Kuch, Dick was born on July 21, 1944, in...

Roberta Maria Lehr (Grise)

Roberta Maria Lehr (Grise)

May 30, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan



Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend passed away on May 30, 2024 in Saginaw, the town she called home throughout her life. Roberta was born on December 2, 1944, in Saginaw to her mother Katherine Emily Grise Carter.  She married the love of her life, Gary Jean Lehr, on March 28, 1986. He survives her. She...

Amber Ruth Brinkman

Amber Ruth Brinkman

May 28, 2024

Amber Ruth Brinkman (Newman)Saginaw, MichiganBeloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 28, 2024 in Saginaw. She was born on November 29, 1931, in Flushing Township, to the late James and Bernice Newman (Young).Amber's life was marked by her unwavering love and dedication to her family. She worked at Fisher Body #1, where fate...

Mary Lou Ederer

Mary Lou Ederer

May 25, 2024

Life-long Thomas Township resident passed away peacefully at Toni & Trish House on May 25, 2024, ending her lengthy courageous battle with melanoma cancer.

Mary Lou Ederer was born on May 13, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Edward & Erna Frank Ederer.  She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1958; Bay City Junior College in 1960 with Associate...

Maureen "Mo" Evelyn Cronkright

Maureen "Mo" Evelyn Cronkright

May 24, 2024

Maureen "Mo" E. Cronkright of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Babion's AFC Home of Merrill. She was 84 years old. Maureen E. Moriarty was born on June 9, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Michael G. and Mary M. (Wasmiller) Moriarty. She attended St. Andrew...

Brian C. Black

Brian C. Black

May 23, 2024

Brian C. Black

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Our loving companion, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. At the age of 81 years. 

 

The son of the late Robert and Marilyn (Gault) Black, Brian was born on July 16, 1942, in Flint, Michigan. In 1967, Brian met the love of his life...

Matthew "Matt" Scott McVannel

Matthew "Matt" Scott McVannel

May 23, 2024

Matthew "Matt" Scott McVannel of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved father, son, brother, nephew, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was 58 years old. Matt was born on December 12, 1965, in Midland, Michigan, to Donald E. and Constance "Connie" M. (Fisher) McVannel. He was a proud 1984 graduate of Hemlock High...

Caroline Rose Bober

Caroline Rose Bober

May 23, 2024

Caroline Rose Bober of Saginaw, Michigan Cherished mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. She was 97 years old. Caroline Rose Pasionek was born on June 3, 1926, in St. Charles, Michigan. She was one of eleven children born to the late Joseph and Agnes (Ziemba) Pasionek. She married Harry J. Bober on...

Thomas Zieroff

Thomas Zieroff

May 23, 2024

Thomas Edward Zieroff, known affectionately as Tom, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and dog on May 23, 2024 in Saginaw, MI. He was born on August 2, 1956, in the same city where he spent his life, Saginaw. Thomas was a skilled craftsman who dedicated 50 years to the art of making custom cabinetry and working...

Samuel Reid

Samuel Reid

May 23, 2024

    Passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.  At the age of 94 years.

    The son of the late Mary (Mc Cloy) and Alfred Charles Reid was born November 22, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan.  He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.   He married Laura D. Muirhead, September...

Larry D. Pyscher

Larry D. Pyscher

May 22, 2024

Lawrence D. "Larry" Pyscher, who owned Pyscher Heating and Air Conditioning, passed away on May 22, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on May 20, 1947, in Conneaut, Ohio. Larry was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School and served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Larry was known for his love...

Soledad "Sally" Guzman

Soledad "Sally" Guzman

May 22, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend enjoyed her last sunset on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital, with her family at her side. At the age of 75 years. 

 

The daughter of the late Sotero and Soledad (Lopez) Balcazar, Sally was born on December 27, 1948, in Mexico City, Mexico. She obtained...

Judith M Robinson

Judith M Robinson

May 22, 2024

Judith M. Robinson

Saginaw, MI

 

Passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Covenant Cooper at the age of 79. 

Judy was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 13, 1944, the daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Southam) Beebe. She married Herbert Robinson; he preceded her in death.

Judy is survived by three sisters Diane Baze, Glenda Erdman, and Barbara (Richard) Tolles; sister-in-law Kitty...