Obituaries
David Allen Zedaker
Apr 2, 2023
David Allen Zedaker, 67, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2023, while doing one of the things he loved most: traveling the open road and discovering new places.
He was born on Dec. 17, 1955, in Saginaw.
David will be deeply missed by many, including the love of his life Lu Zedaker, his father Jerald Zedaker of...
Joan Mada Gianfortuna (Williams)
Mar 31, 2023
Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Friday, March 31st, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Joan was born in Saginaw on January 29th, 1933, to the late Alex & Beatrice (Hill) Williams. She spent her years working as a dance instructor for the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Saginaw, as well as the Salvation Army. In her free time,...
Shawn David Wenzel
Mar 29, 2023
Shawn David WenzelHemlock, MichiganOur fun loving, adventurous, and outgoing son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend, passed away on March 29, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Age 38 years.Shawn was born on February 17, 1985, in Saginaw, to Tammy (Duranso) Grandy and Brian Wenzel. He enjoyed playing the lottery, woodworking, art, ATVs, and anything to do...
Lee H. Hale
Mar 29, 2023
St. Charles, Michigan
3/13/1949 – 3/29/2023
Beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather passed away Wednesday March 29th at Covenant Medical Center after a lengthy battle with cancer with his children at his bedside. The son of the late Alva and Ardith Hale Lee retired from the State of Michigan after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife...
Victor Roland Garcia, Jr.
Mar 29, 2023
Loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Avista Nursing and Rehab in Bridgeport, Michigan, at the age of 65. Victor was born on June 1st, 1957, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the late Christina Moore. Victor spent his working years as a security guard for his sister’s company, and as a mechanic...
Linda Klein Pollard
Mar 28, 2023
Loving mother and grandmother passed away at her home in Saginaw, Michigan, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 72. Linda was born on June 14th, 1950, in Saginaw to the late John & Helen (Naylor) Klein and was a 1968 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. It was during high school, while participating in the Junior Achievement...
Catherine C. Poyer "Cathy"
Mar 27, 2023
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 27, 2023. Age 68 years.
Cathy was born on January 14, 1955, daughter of the late Hank and Barbara (McGinnis) Clauss, in Saginaw. She married Gerard Poyer on September 14, 1973. He survives her. Cathy was a very nurturing and supportive mother. She had a...
Frank Edward Radosa
Mar 26, 2023
Frank Edward Radosa, 79, of Merrill, died Sunday evening, March 26, 2023 at Union Court Assisted Living after complications with Alzheimer’s. His children all spent his last days by his side.
He was born February 27, 1944, son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Pes) Radosa. He was married to Barbara (Dibert) Radosa for 54 years and together...
Emilio José Silva
Mar 26, 2023
Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to many passed away at home in Saginaw on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at the age of 24. Emilio was born on November 3rd, 1998, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Guadalupe Silva & Monica Domico, and was a 2018 graduate of Heritage High School. Emilio kept busy, spending his time helping friends and family...
Margaret Mary Baudoux (Goidosik)
Mar 26, 2023
Passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, in St. Charles, Michigan, at the age of 90. Margaret was born on July 13th, 1932, in Oakley, Michigan, to the late John & Mary (Sherry) Goidosik. In 1955, Margaret married Daniel “Dan” Baudoux and the two would spend more than 68 years together. He survives her. She spent her years as a...
Hank Thomas Croslin, Sr.
Mar 25, 2023
Hank Thomas Croslin, Sr. of Flint, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was 54 years old. Hank Thomas Croslin, Sr. was born on August 3, 1968, in Flint, Michigan, to June (Dickerson) and the late Clester Leon Croslin. He worked as a self-employed drywall...
Gary Edward Bates
Mar 25, 2023
Gary Edward Bates of Saginaw, MIchigan
Beloved father, grandfather, companion, brother, uncle, and dear friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. He was born on July 7th, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Adelyn and LeRoy Bates. He was a 1969 graduate of Douglas MacArthur High...
Maxine Elaine Merchant
Mar 25, 2023
Maxine Elaine Merchant
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at her home, with family by her side, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 79 years.
The daughter of the late Ernest and Mona (Pilon) Unger, Maxine was born on March 7, 1944, in Essexville, Michigan. She married the...
Jeffery Robert Reed
Mar 23, 2023
Jeffery Robert Reed
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023. Age 53 years.
The son of Connie Jean Losano and Charles Anthony Reed was born May 2, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Swan Valley High School and was employed as an Iron Worker with local #25.
Surviving are his daughter, Diamond Reed; his mother and step-father,...
Jay "Pa" Milton Rinz
Mar 23, 2023
Jay "Pa" Milton Rinz of Elsie, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was 68 years old. Jay Milton Rinz was born on October 27, 1954, in Saginaw County, to the late Vernon and Virginia (Hintermeister) Rinz. He was a proud 1972 graduate of...
Elizabeth Ellen Novy Proulx
Mar 22, 2023
Elizabeth Ellen Novy Proulx
Saginaw, MI
Elizabeth "Betty" Proulx passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side at the age of 90. Betty was born July 18, 1932, in Saginaw Michigan to Dr. Frank 0. and Estelle (Freeman) Novy. She had two sisters Virginia and Barbara. Betty attended school in Saginaw and graduated from Saginaw...
Neal Vance
Mar 22, 2023
Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Mayo Clinic after a four-month battle with myelofibrosis, surrounded by his family. Age 79 years.
Neal was born on April 4, 1943 in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Basil and Alice (née Roberts) Vance. He was the eldest of five children. Neal served in the U.S....
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Morford
Mar 21, 2023
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side; at the age of 67 years.
The son of the late Lawrence H. and Harriette A. (Eldred) Morford, Jeff was born on July 2, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High...
James H Nugent, Jr.
Mar 19, 2023
Loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully under the hospice care of Toni & Trish House in Auburn, Michigan, on Sunday, March 19th, 2023, at the age of 73. James was born on September 18th, 1949, to the late James & Eloise (Quick) Nugent, and was a graduate of Saginaw High School. A hard worker, James spent his...
Rhonda Marie Frollo
Mar 19, 2023
Rondolyn "Rhonda" Marie Frollo of St. Charles, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland. She was 58 years old. Rondolyn Marie Gotham was born on April 4, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Ronald and Joyce...