Obituaries
Nancy Jane Holmes
Jun 12, 2022
Nancy Jane Holmes of Elsie, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Pathway Home of Elsie. She was 84 years old. The daughter of the late Arlin and Marie (Petty) Lounsbery, Nancy (Lounsbery) Holmes was born on September 9, 1937, in...
Joseph “Joe” Ortega Castanon
Jun 12, 2022
Joseph "Joe" O. Castanon of Saginaw, Michigan, Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was 77 years old. Joseph Ortega Castanon was born on March 19, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Juan and Socorro (Ortega) Castanon. He was a 1963 graduate of Saginaw High School. Joe...
Kenneth Turner (Ken)
Jun 11, 2022
Passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 11th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Age 72 years.
Ken “Wildman” Turner was born on July 27th, 1949 to Herbert and Irene Turner in the bustling city of Saginaw. After Ken graduated from Freeland High School in 1967, he attended college at Michigan State University studying agriculture.
After college, Ken took over...
Terry Gene Paquette
Jun 11, 2022
Terry Gene Paquette of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Medilodge of Montrose. He was 89 years old. Terry Gene Paquette was born on March 11, 1933, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late William and Oresta (Bonner) Paquette. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School. Following graduation, Terry proudly enlisted in the United...
Jack Arthur Dotson
Jun 10, 2022
Jack Arthur Dotson of Gladwin, previously of Hemlock Passed away at home on Friday, June 10th, 2022, at the age of 69. Jack was born on December 9th, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Thomas & Georgia (Roberts) Dotson and was a graduate of Hemlock High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1972-1973 and...
Elmer A. Woods
Jun 9, 2022
Elmer A. Woods of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away with his wife by his side on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was 88 years old. Elmer A. Woods was born on January 11, 1934, in Wolverine, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Lottie (Anscomb) Woods. He...
Jessica Marie LaBelle Gomez
Jun 9, 2022
Jessica “Jess” Marie LaBelle Gomez Saginaw, Michigan Jess and Baby Dee’Atrics Damon Hooker Jr. were both called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, June 9, 2022; at the age of 27 years. The daughter of Candi LaBelle, Jess was born on May 10, 1995 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a CNA for many years, taking compassionate care...
Daniel Walter Laitsch
Jun 9, 2022
Daniel "Dan" Walter Laitsch of Saginaw, MichiganBeloved companion, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. He was 61 years old. Daniel Walter Laitsch was born on December 5, 1960, in Cicero, Illinois, to the late Donald Coy and Donna J. (Andreotti) Laitsch. He was a proud graduate of St. Mary High...
Pamela "Pam" Jean VanWormer
Jun 8, 2022
Pamela "Pam" Jean VanWormer of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was 69 years old. Pamela Jean Wendt was born on September 15, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Donald E. and Beatrice A. (Prueter) Wendt. She was...
Eleftheria Paez
Jun 8, 2022
Eleftheria Paez, 77, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.She was born on January 30, 1945, in Kozani, Greece, to Vasilis and Eleni Ntontou. Eleftheria attended Delta College and was a parishioner at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. She was a highly resourceful, emotionally strong, fervent Christian, and shrewd entrepreneur who took great pride in her family...
Jay E. Newvine
Jun 3, 2022
Jay E. Newvine of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved cousin, nephew, companion, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 3, 2022, at his home. He was 69 years old. Jay E. Newvine was born on August 16, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Ervin Myron and Lettie B. (Neer) Newvine. He was a proud...
Agnes R. Gratopp
Jun 3, 2022
Agnes R. Gratopp Saginaw, Michigan Beloved daughter, wife, aunt and grandaunt passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Age 103 years. The daughter of Andrew A. and Frances (Willing)Reis. Agnes was born July 26, 1918 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Fred A. Gratopp on January 16, 1943. He predeceased her December 12, 1979. Agnes was a member of St. Dominic Catholic...
Beatrice "Bea" Marie Hunt
Jun 1, 2022
Beatrice "Bea" Marie Hunt of Gladwin, formerly of SaginawBeloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Horizon's Senior Living of Gladwin. She was 88 years old. Beatrice Marie Dubay was born on July 17, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Elmer and Marie (Goff)...
Daniel R. Reeves
May 31, 2022
Daniel R. Reeves Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wellspring, Frankenmuth. Age 73 years. The son of the late Viola Mary and Perry Emil Reeves was born November 24, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Mary Fellows, October 21, 1967. She survives him. Dan was employed as a Patternmaker with General Motors, retiring with 37 years of...
Donald W. Vlassis
May 31, 2022
A consummate joke teller, Don passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by love and his family. To list the titles he held doesn’t properly do him justice, he was so many things - loving husband, father, Papa, brother, fishing buddy, the list goes on. Don was born June 21, 1945, to the late William A. and Byrdella. He graduated...
Julie Anne Benkert
May 30, 2022
Julie Anne Benkert of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was 70 years old. Julie Anne VanTol was born on January 1, 1952, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Bernard and Jeanne (Frank) VanTol. She...
Erik Hodges
May 30, 2022
Erik Hodges Merrill, Michigan Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home, with his family at his side, at the age of 44 years. The son of Linda (Eggebrecht) Hodges, Erik was born on May 9, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Merrill High School with the class...
Gladys Loraine McKnight
May 30, 2022
Gladys Loraine McKnight of Saginaw Passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022, at the age of 89. Gladys was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 12th, 1932, to the late Guy & Ivadelle (Guilfoil) Edwards and was a 1951 graduate of Saginaw High School. She spent her working years in the corporate offices of the Wickes Corporation. A seemingly reserved...
Patricia “Pat” Bayne
May 29, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Bayne of North Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Freeland, Michigan Patricia Bayne would like to let you know that her work here is complete. She received a call, sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with her beloved...
Robert "Bob" A. Lewicki
May 29, 2022
Robert "Bob" A. Lewicki Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on May 29, 2022. Age 75 years. Bob was born on July 24, 1946, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Aloysius M. and Joan F. (Nowak) Lewicki. Bob was a pilot and loved flying and sky diving. He also enjoyed traveling and motorcycling. Bob is survived by a brother Tom Lewicki,...
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