Obituaries

Theodore Armin Rinness

Theodore Armin Rinness

Feb 16, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Armin Rinness Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the age of 73 years. Ted was born in Saginaw on September 3, 1949, to the late Armin Rinness and Lorraine (Strieter) Rinness. He was a proud 1967 graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School. Ted earned varsity letters for both...

Anthony "Joe" "Mac" Joseph Schultz

Anthony "Joe" "Mac" Joseph Schultz

Feb 16, 2023

Anthony "Joe" "Mac" Joseph Schultz, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was 64 years old. Anthony Joseph Schultz Jr. was born on May 28, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Anthony Joseph and Agnes Marguerite (Tedford) Schultz, Sr. He was a...

Nancy Lee Nicol

Nancy Lee Nicol

Feb 16, 2023

Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved wife, and mother passed away peacefully in her bed at her home on Thursday, February 16, 2023; her family knows that Nancy is now singing, dancing, and loving all the sounds of being in the company of Jesus her Savior. At the age of 80 years.

The youngest daughter of three, Nancy was born on November 29,...

Hayes James Mack

Hayes James Mack

Feb 14, 2023

Hayes J. Mack Saginaw, MI passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday February 14, 2023 Age 89 years.  The son of the late Bernice & Charles Mack was born May 29, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan.  He proudly served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War.  Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Hayes married the love...

Margaret Mary Elisech (Meg)

Margaret Mary Elisech (Meg)

Feb 13, 2023

Margaret Mary Elisech (Meg)Saginaw, MichiganMeg Elisech passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was a beautiful person who fiercely loved her family and friends. Meg's strong nurturing instincts always led her to care for everyone around in the most loving way. Her wit and lively humor left everyone in stitches, and her...

Dean A. MacConnel

Dean A. MacConnel

Feb 12, 2023

Dean MacConnel passed away Feb. 12, 2023 – age 90 years. He was born July 27th, 1932, to George R MacConnel and Betty (Killinger) MacConnel in Saginaw, MI. Dean and Judith (Day) MacConnel were married July 16, 1959, at the First Congregational Church. Dean was a 1950 graduate of Saginaw High School. He enjoyed working as a Purchasing Agent at...

Renee Marie (Pelkey) McGregor

Renee Marie (Pelkey) McGregor

Feb 12, 2023

Loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter passed away in Saginaw, Michigan, on Sunday, February 12th, 2023, at age 73. Renee was born in Saginaw on December 23rd, 1949, to Theano (Anjakos) Pelkey and the late Robert Pelkey. She was a 1968 graduate of Arthur Hill High School and continued her education, attending Delta College where she was a member of...

Cheryl Braley "The Tint Lady of Saginaw"

Cheryl Braley "The Tint Lady of Saginaw"

Feb 11, 2023

Cheryl Braley “The Tint Lady of Saginaw”

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 68 years.

The daughter of the late Ralph Edward and Ila Lucille (Rhode) Braley, Cheryl was born on January 24, 1955, in...

Kenneth W. Richey Sr.

Kenneth W. Richey Sr.

Feb 11, 2023

 

Kenneth W. Richey Sr.

Saginaw, Michigan      

    Loving father, grandfather and brother passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 71 year.

   Ken was born February 11, 1952 in Saginaw, the son of the late William and Clara (Gaetner) Richey. He married Jean Engelke September 18, 1976, Jean predeceased him June 29, 2013, Ken retired from...

Jeremy Thomas Matula

Jeremy Thomas Matula

Feb 10, 2023

 

Our very much loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and crazy friend passed into eternity and went to his Heavenly Home with God on Friday, February 10, 2023 where Jesus, his grandparents, uncles and extended family welcomed him.

Jeremy was born December 20, 1978, to Thomas and Gloria “Jean” Matula and his big sister, Heather.  He was adored by his...

Ralph R. Santino

Ralph R. Santino

Feb 9, 2023

 



 

Ralph Santino

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Formerly of Merrill, Michigan

 

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Age 84 years.

 

The son of the late Frank and Sarah (Fulco), Ralph was born on April 14, 1938, in Clio, Michigan. He proudly served in the United States Army....

Judith Ann Averill

Judith Ann Averill

Feb 8, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Averill of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. She was 81 years old. Judith Ann Smith was born on May 27, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred J. and Florence E. (Hoffman) Smith....

Almeda Isabel Francetic

Almeda Isabel Francetic

Feb 8, 2023

Almeda “Meda” “Aunt B” Isabel Francetic of Merrill, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was 100 years old. Almeda Isabel Clark was born on September 19, 1922, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph William and Blanch E. (Gotts) Clark. She was...

Frank Medel, Jr.

Frank Medel, Jr.

Feb 6, 2023

Frank ‘Sonny’ Medel Jr. of Birch Run, Michigan

Beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away with his family by his side on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. He was 55 years old. Frank Medel Jr. was born on July 12, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Frank and Juanita (Guevara) Medel. He was a 1985...

Arthur C. Hickey

Arthur C. Hickey

Feb 6, 2023

 

Arthur C. Hickey (Buddy)

Saginaw, Michigan

     Passed away Monday February 6, 2023. Age 64 years.

     The son of the late Velma (Keeton) and Arthur Hickey was born November 17, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan.  He owned and operated A &H Auto Body for many years and later Water Blaster Inc. He enjoyed boating from an early age. He...

Cindy Kay Arnold

Cindy Kay Arnold

Feb 5, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Cindy Arnold (68) died peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2023 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was with her family. Cindy battled courageously and gave everything she had in her fight against cancer.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Tom, her sons Chad (Amy) Arnold and Ryan Arnold, her grandchildren Jack and Elizabeth Arnold,...

Charles Henry "Chuck" Crozier

Charles Henry "Chuck" Crozier

Feb 5, 2023

Charles Henry “Chuck” Crozier

Bay City, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 78 years.

The son of the late Edward William Crozier and Muriel Eleanor (Towne) Pritchett, Chuck was born on April 30, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated...

Santos Salas Medina

Santos Salas Medina

Feb 5, 2023

 

Loving father, brother, and papa passed away on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, in Saginaw. Santos was born on June 28th, 1945, to the late Castulo & Dominga (Salas) Medina. A self-employed handyman, Santos was a pillar of his community, serving his friends and neighbors by tending to their lawns, fixing things for them, and helping them move. In 1990...

Timothy "Tim" M. Ward

Timothy "Tim" M. Ward

Feb 3, 2023

Passed away at his home in Saginaw on Friday, February 3rd, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born in Saginaw on September 28th, 1953, to the late Bay & Mable (Billsby) Ward. Tim spent over 35 years working for General Motors, retiring as a Millwright. He married Kandi Parsell in Las Vegas on February 19th, 1996. She survives...

Kathie G. Pereau

Kathie G. Pereau

Feb 2, 2023

 

Kathie G. Pereau

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Formerly of Saginaw

    Passed away Thursday February 2, 2023, at the home of her caregiver, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Kathie was 67 years of age. She was born January 18, 1956 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Frank) Shook.

    Surviving Kathie are her sibling’s; Michael...