Obituaries

Elinor Jane Gnotek

Elinor Jane Gnotek

Jan 2, 2023

 

Passed away suddenly January 2, 2023 at the age of 86.

Born in Saginaw, MI. December 30, 1936 to the late Herbert F. Forster and Helen Beardsley Forster. She graduated from St. Andrew High School and attended Bay City Junior College. Jane joined the United States Air Force and served as a flight attendant with the Military Air Transport...

Scott "Skillet" Jeffery Wing

Scott "Skillet" Jeffery Wing

Jan 2, 2023

Scott "Skillet" Jeffery Wing of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was 52 years old. Scott Jeffery Wing was born on April 19, 1970, to Thomas J. and Betty A. (Ryan) Wing, sharing the same birthday as his mother. He was a proud graduate...

Melissa Anne Pratt

Melissa Anne Pratt

Jan 1, 2023

Our loving Mother, Nana, Sister and Aunt, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Age 46 years.

Melissa was born on January 18, 1976, daughter of the late Robert and Bonnie Host, in National City, Michigan. She married Lloyd Pratt, Sr. on July 31, 2010. He predeceased her on May 31, 2011. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and...

Virginia Ann Siler

Virginia Ann Siler

Jan 1, 2023

Virginia Ann Siler

Merrill, Michigan

     Passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Age 86 years.

     The daughter of the late Augusta (Gregus) and John Horny Jr. was born May 25, 1936, in Hemlock, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School and studied nursing. She married Raymond George Siler, February 11, 1955....

Lois Maude Brown (Kittle)

Lois Maude Brown (Kittle)

Jan 1, 2023

Lois Maude Brown (Kittle)

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Great-great-grandmother passed away on January 1st, 2023, in Essexville, Michigan, at the age of 84.  Born on February 19th, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Frank & Katherine (Lovell) Kittle, and was a 1956 graduate of Imlay City High School. While in school, she met George Brown at the roller-skating rink...

Michelle Lyn Beckman

Michelle Lyn Beckman

Dec 31, 2022

 

Michelle Lyn Beckman

Alma, Michigan  

 

    Loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many passed away Saturday December 31, 2022, at My Michigan Medical Center Midland, Michigan. Michelle was 60 years of age. She was born October 25, 1962, in Saginaw the daughter of the late Charles and Judith (Vogt) Glave.

     Michelle was a member of...

Marie Elena Stellwag

Marie Elena Stellwag

Dec 30, 2022

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 75 years.

 

Marie was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorene Watt. She was born March 6, 1947 in Pinckney, Michigan. She graduated from Birch Run High School, Class of 1965. Marie was a long running member of The Fraternal...

Mary Alice Parcell

Mary Alice Parcell

Dec 30, 2022

 

Mary Alice Parcell of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, gramie, great-gramie, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Masonic Pathways in Alma. She was 93 years old. Mary Alice Ennis was born on March 7, 1929, in Mt. Morris, Michigan, to the late John Albert Kenneth and Clara...

Paul E. Raysis

Paul E. Raysis

Dec 30, 2022

Our loving companion and brother, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Age 83 years.

 

Paul was born on March 25, 1939, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Miller) Raysis, in Saginaw. He served in the United State Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #22. Paul retired from EATON Manufacturing after 30 years of...

Iona June Booze (Voelker)

Iona June Booze (Voelker)

Dec 29, 2022

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born on May 7th, 1937, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to the late Harold & Irene (Holom) Voelker. Throughout the years, Iona worked as a home healthcare aide, bringing her bubbly and caring personality to the homes of countless people. She met...

William Kenneth Ledbetter

William Kenneth Ledbetter

Dec 29, 2022

William Kenneth Ledbetter of Saginaw

Passed away in his home on Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at the age of 91. William was born in Alabama on November 22nd, 1931, to the late Preston H. & Gracie M. Ledbetter, and was raised in Harlan, Kentucky until 1951, when he joined the Airforce. He served in the 1607th supply squadron based in...

Jack A. Roby

Jack A. Roby

Dec 28, 2022

Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather passed away on December 28, 2022; at the age of 92 years.

 

The son of the late Amos and Germaine Roby, Jack was born on February 28, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan. Jack attended Arthur Hill Technical School. He married Doris E. Rexius on September 25, 1949; she preceded him in death on...

Ronald John Warezak

Ronald John Warezak

Dec 28, 2022

 

 Ronald John Warezak

Saginaw, Michigan

    Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. Age 83 years.

   The son of the late Tekla (Tillie) (Sordyl) and Jacob (Jack) Warezak was born January 22, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in the Del Ray neighborhood.  He married Wanda Heaton on...

Roberta Ann Bennett

Roberta Ann Bennett

Dec 26, 2022

Our loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 26, 2022. Age 86 years.

Roberta was born on March 3, 1936, daughter of the late Robert and Hazel (Aulph) Wolfe, in Detroit. She married Robert Bennett on March 5, 1955. He predeceased her January 17, 1986. She had been a longtime member of Warren Avenue Presbyterian...

Douglas Warner Brockett

Douglas Warner Brockett

Dec 25, 2022

Douglas "Doug" W. Brockett of Burt, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Christmas morning, Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was 88 years old. Douglas W. Brockett was born on December 19, 1934, in St. Charles, Michigan, to the late Melvin and Gertrude...

Arlene Ruth Carney

Arlene Ruth Carney

Dec 25, 2022

 

Carney, Arlene R.

Birch Run, Michigan

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away on December 25, 2022 at the age of 95.   Arlene was born on January 19, 1927 in Gladwin, MI to the late Vernon and Alice Dennings.  She married her high school sweetheart, Charles R. Carney who preceded her in death on December 28, 2003,...

Shirley Joan Pena

Shirley Joan Pena

Dec 25, 2022

Shirley Joan Peña of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Christmas morning, Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 80 years old. Shirley Joan Graverette was born on September 15, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James F. and Helen (Hunt)...

Joann Marie Rummel

Joann Marie Rummel

Dec 24, 2022

 

Joann Marie Rummel

Saginaw, Michigan

     Passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Stonecrest Assisted Living. Age 78 years.

     The daughter of the late Edna (Fletcher) and Edward Robishaw was born July 25, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School and was employed in computer data entry and retail. She married David...

Frank "Butch" Anthony Lagalo

Frank "Butch" Anthony Lagalo

Dec 24, 2022

Frank "Butch" Anthony Lagalo of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was 76 years old. Frank Anthony Lagalo was born on August 15, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Anthony and Clementine (Carfora) Lagalo. He met the love of his life, Brenda...

Cindy Jo Robinson

Cindy Jo Robinson

Dec 23, 2022

Cindy Jo Robinson

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 23, 2022; at the age of 53 years.

The daughter of the late Jack Raymond Leyrer, Sr. and Louise Helen (Danks) Barnes, Cindy was born on November 20, 1969, in Bridgeport, Michigan. She married Timothy Charles Robinson; they shared 24 wonderful years together. Timothy preceded Cindy in death. Cindy...