Obituaries

Marie D. Warner (Zietz)

Marie D. Warner (Zietz)

Apr 8, 2023

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 93. Marie was born in Saginaw on January 14th, 1930, to the late Oscar & Erma (Rupprecht) Zietz and was a 1949 graduate of Saginaw High School. She spent over 23 years working for Arrow Paper Products. Marie...

Carol Ann Fairchild

Carol Ann Fairchild

Apr 6, 2023

Carol Ann Fairchild of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mama, nana, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was 69 years old. Carol Ann Fairchild was born on November 15, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Rodger Lee and Rosemary...

David "Rocky" O'Leary

David "Rocky" O'Leary

Apr 6, 2023

Oscoda, Michigan

Formerly of Pinconning and Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at his home, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 6, 2023, following a valiant fight with complications from cat-scratch fever, and staying true to himself, up until the very end, he upheld his great sense of humor....

Lawrence "Larry" James Trim

Lawrence "Larry" James Trim

Apr 3, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" James Trim of Hemlock

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was 74 years old. Lawrence James Trim was born on October 28, 1948, on the family farm in St. Charles, Michigan, to the late Lawrence William and Ellen Elizabeth (Turner) Trim. He married the love of...

David Allen Zedaker

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)

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

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

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.

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

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"

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...