Obituaries

Constance "Connie" Sue Ellsworth (Spitz)

Constance "Connie" Sue Ellsworth (Spitz)

Apr 19, 2023

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at the age of 84. Connie was born on February 6th, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Albert & Alvina (Beckmann) Spitz and was a 1957 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She met Roger Ellsworth through the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church and once she...

Kathryn "Katee" Veronica Wahl

Kathryn "Katee" Veronica Wahl

Apr 19, 2023

Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at the age of 38. Katee was born in Saginaw on January 31st, 1985, to Kelly Wahl and Renee Rodgers, and was a 2004 graduate of the Mackinaw Academy. After graduating, Katee earned dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Michigan – Flint in Sociology and Psychology before working as a Case...

Deanne Schramke

Deanne Schramke

Apr 19, 2023

Brant, Michigan

Beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her home, with her family at her side, at the age of 78 years.

The daughter of the late Alexander and Marjorie (Hudson) McAllister, Deanne was born on September 17, 1944, in Alma, Michigan. She graduated from Alma High School. Deanne continued her education at Central...

Susan "Sue" Jo Weersma

Susan "Sue" Jo Weersma

Apr 18, 2023

Sue Jo (Restifo) Ginderske-Weersma, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 18, 2023, at the age of 66. She was born on January 27, 1957, in Oakley, Michigan, to William and Geraldine (Griese) Ginderske, both of whom preceded her in death.

Sue graduated from Carrollton High in 1975, and most of her career was spent...

Estella Andrea Becerra

Estella Andrea Becerra

Apr 16, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

Estella was born on October 22, 1948, in Brownsville, TX. Her parents Andrea and Cristobal preceded her in death. Estella and her family relocated to Hemlock in her early childhood.

Estella was employed as a...

Donna Jeanne Semro

Donna Jeanne Semro

Apr 16, 2023

Donna Jeanne Semro of Angleton, Texas

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend went home to be with the Lord, with her family faithfully praying and singing at her bedside, on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at CHI – St. Luke’s Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was 78 years old. Donna Jeanne Klement was born on November 30, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to...

Alice Frances Browning

Alice Frances Browning

Apr 16, 2023

Alice Frances Browning of Saginaw, Michigan,

Beloved aunt, sister-in-law, and friend passed away peacefully, comforted by words of Scripture, on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was 97 years old. Alice Frances Lane was born on February 3, 1926, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Jap Emory and Mattie (Ammons) Lane. She met the love of her life, Fred...

Richard D. Rice

Richard D. Rice

Apr 15, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, with his family at his side; at the age of 94 years.

The son of the late Morris and Charlotte (Owen) Rice, Richard was born on November 20, 1928, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High...

Anthony John Stricker

Anthony John Stricker

Apr 15, 2023

Anthony "Tony" John StrickerBirch Run, MichiganBeloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 15, 2023. Age79 years. Tony was born on June 05, 1943, in Saginaw to the late Anton and Carmen (Diaz) Stricker. He proudly served for four years in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany....

Edward "Ed" Conrad Schneider

Edward "Ed" Conrad Schneider

Apr 15, 2023

Edward “Ed” Conrad Schneider of Saginaw passed away on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Ed was born to the late Raymond and Lois (Gerard) Schneider in Saginaw on September 6th, 1946, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. A private family service is planned. Please share your thoughts, prayers, and memories with the family at...

Darcy Wellman

Darcy Wellman

Apr 14, 2023

Montrose, MI

Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on April 15, 2023, at her home with her family by her side after her battle with cancer. Age 53 years.

Darcy was born on January 06, 1970, in Saginaw to Dale and Dorothy (Prast) Milbrandt. She was a proud graduate of Valley Lutheran High School, class of...

Johnny C. Fannon, Sr.

Johnny C. Fannon, Sr.

Apr 14, 2023

Passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, April 14th, 2023, at the age of 66. Johnny was born on March 6th, 1957, in Greeneville, Tennessee, to the late Ed Crum & Nelly Fannon. He is remembered as being a free-spirited lover of life who always had fun and cherished the time he spent with his family.

Johnny...

Royetta (Tuddy) Joanne Minto

Royetta (Tuddy) Joanne Minto

Apr 13, 2023

 

Royetta Joanne Minto (Tuddy)

Merrill, Michigan

       Passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Covenant Cooper. Age 80 years.

       The daughter of the late Catherine (Smith) and Jack Ducham was born December 7, 1942, in Hemlock, Michigan.  She married Marvin Minto, May 2, 1969.  He passed away January 19, 2015.  Tuddy retired from A.B.M. Building Maintenance. She was...

Walter Ernest Kemerer Jr.

Walter Ernest Kemerer Jr.

Apr 13, 2023

 

Walter E. Kemerer, Jr.

Brant, Michigan

     Passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home.  Age 74 years.

     The son of the late Julia Ann (Johann) and Walter Ernest Kemerer Sr. was born April 6, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Ruth Ann Grew, May 17, 2007. She survives him.  Walter graduated from Arthur Hill High School,...

Fred James Crosby, II

Fred James Crosby, II

Apr 13, 2023

Fred James Crosby, II, of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and dear friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Fred James Crosby II was born on November 8, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Fred James and Joyce Marie (Schultz) Crosby. He was a...

Tina M. McIntyre (Chopp)

Tina M. McIntyre (Chopp)

Apr 12, 2023

Passed away unexpectedly at her home, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Age 36 years. She was born on May 19, 1986, in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Tina was not only a loving mother, but a loving daughter, sister, aunt and niece. She loved spending time with her family. She adored her son Casey and enjoyed crafting with her nieces. She was...

Gary Anthony Turek

Gary Anthony Turek

Apr 11, 2023

Gary Anthony Turek of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was 84 years old. Gary Anthony Turek was born on July 24, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Anthony and Lucilla M. (Kemerer) Turek. He was...

Charles Barnes Sr.

Charles Barnes Sr.

Apr 10, 2023

Charles Barnes, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home, with his family by his side. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior 30 days prior to his passing. He was 65 years old and had been a homeowner in Saginaw, Michigan since...

Stephanie "Steph" R. Hollenback

Stephanie "Steph" R. Hollenback

Apr 10, 2023

St. Charles, Michigan

Formerly of Pasadena, California

Went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Medilodge of Frankenmuth; at the age of 54 years.  

The daughter of the late Raymond Puenta and Rebecca (Ortega) Neitling, Stephanie was born on February 11, 1969, in Pasadena, California. She attended St. Charles High School and Chesaning High...

Isaiah J. Marr

Isaiah J. Marr

Apr 8, 2023

 

Isaiah J. Marr

Saginaw, Michigan        

 

    Loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend passed away Saturday April 8, 2023, at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital at the age of 12 years. Isaiah was born October 27, 2010, in Saginaw, the son of Nathan and Ashley (Raasch) Marr. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist in Bridgeport. Isaiah had...