Obituaries

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...

Ellen A. Lake

Ellen A. Lake

Dec 22, 2022

Ellen A. Lake

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved partner, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at her home, with her partner at her side, at the age of 68.

The daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Eleanor (Bailie) Lake, Ellen was born on January 26, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Douglas MacArthur High...

Monica Rosa Garcia

Monica Rosa Garcia

Dec 22, 2022

Monica "Moni" Rosa Garcia of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at her home. She was 27 years old. Monica Rosa Garcia was born on January 29, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Domingo and Rosalinda "Linda" (Westbrooks) Garcia. The role of her lifetime was to be a...

Mary Foy (Antoszewski)

Mary Foy (Antoszewski)

Dec 21, 2022

Mary Antoszewski Foy of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at Edgewood Assisted Living in Saginaw. She was 98 years old.

Mary Foy was born on April 4, 1924 in St. Charles, Michigan, to the late Stephen and Eva Antoszewski who raised her on their farm in St. Charles, and was a 1943 graduate of...

Shirley J. Mozinski

Shirley J. Mozinski

Dec 20, 2022

 

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went to her heavenly home on December 20, 2022 at the age of 87 years.

Shirley was born December 10, 1935 to the late Charles and Helen (Limberg) Peters in Saginaw, Ml. Shirley married to Donald (Moe) Mozinski on January 21, 1956; he predeceased her on October 3, 2001. She enjoyed keeping...

Lance Armstrong Root

Lance Armstrong Root

Dec 18, 2022

We are sad to announce that Lance Armstrong Root, age 60, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. The son of Wilford Henry and Norma Jean (Whaley) Root, he was born on July 12, 1962, in Saginaw. Lance graduated from Swan Valley High School with the Class of 1980. He...

Suzanne Marie Smith

Suzanne Marie Smith

Dec 18, 2022

Suzanne Marie Smith

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 61 years.

The daughter of the late Philip and Frances (Gripentrog) Smith, Suzanne was born on October 5, 1961, in Flint, Michigan. She attended Clio High...

David Dale Basner

David Dale Basner

Dec 17, 2022

David "Dave" Dale Basner of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Symphony - Tri-Cities. He was 76 years old. David Dale Basner was born on October 16, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alex D. and Mary (Nothelfer) Basner. He was a 1964 graduate of Arthur...

Edward Joseph Bogar

Edward Joseph Bogar

Dec 16, 2022

Edward Joseph Bogar

Saginaw, MI

Passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at HealthSource Saginaw at the age of 81 years.

Ed was born on June 4, 1941, in Baltimore, MD; the son of the late Frank Bogar and Marie (Williams) Bogar. He graduated from Holy Rosary High School, the class of 1959.  He retired from the Saginaw News following many...

Donald "Don" Quast

Donald "Don" Quast

Dec 13, 2022

Donald “Don” Quast

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre; at the age of 88 years.

The son of the late Edward Fred and Emma Charlotte (Golkowski) Quast, Don was born on December 29, 1934, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. He...

Dorothy Ann Ward

Dorothy Ann Ward

Dec 13, 2022

Dorothy Ann Ward

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with her family at her side, at the age of 92 years.

The daughter of the late James and Frances (Stephenson) Carter, Dorothy was born on July 16, 1930, in Kettering, Ohio. Upon graduating from high school, she...

Matthew Peter Root

Matthew Peter Root

Dec 12, 2022

Matthew Peter "Tiny" Root of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly on Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home. He was 52 years old. Matt was born in Midland, Michigan, on December 30, 1969, to Leon Duane and Betty Lou (Neuenfeldt) Root. He leaves behind a treasured son, Nicholas Root of Breckenridge; cherished mother,...

Wayne V. McTaggart

Wayne V. McTaggart

Dec 12, 2022

 

Wayne V. McTaggart of Saginaw, Michigan

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. Age 81 years.

Wayne was born on March 1, 1941, son of the late Eleanor (Achtabowski) and Burnie McTaggart, in Saginaw. Wayne was a graduate of Vassar High School and an All-State Basketball player. He married Sandra Spyker...

Lester Jay Ossewaarde

Lester Jay Ossewaarde

Dec 10, 2022

Lester Jay Ossewaarde (“Les” to his friends, “Ossie” to his wife, Barbara, and “Mr. O.” to the hundreds of students who loved him), age 86, of Ocala, Florida (formerly of Birch Run, Michigan) passed away on December 10th, 2022. Lester was born at home on the farm in Allendale, Michigan to William and Anna Ossewaarde on February 18, 1936. He...

Mary Celia Miller

Mary Celia Miller

Dec 9, 2022

Mary Celia Miller

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 102 years.

The daughter of the late William Aaron and Hazel Marie (Bolester) Wesson, Mary was born on March 20, 1920, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School...