Obituaries

Barbara "Barbie" Lynn Bielby

Barbara "Barbie" Lynn Bielby

May 29, 2022

Barbara “Barbie” Lynn Bielby Grand Haven, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, May 29 2022; at the age of 60 years. The daughter of the late Theodore and Geneva (Marcy) Clemens, Barbie was born on September 2, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from...

Velicia G. Gibson

Velicia G. Gibson

May 27, 2022

Velicia G. Gibson

Passed away Friday May 27, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Velicia was born November 28, 1953.

Cremation has taken place.  Arrangements by the W.L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Saginaw, Michigan 48603.

James Alexander Kokas

James Alexander Kokas

May 27, 2022

James. A Kokas was born on Dec 29, 1932 in Avoros, Greece to Alexios and Gianitsa (Siolas) Kokaliaris. He traveled and entered the US via Ellis Island in 1950. He married Mary Demetrakopoulos on Oct 30, 1955. James was a veteran serving in the US army from 1951-1953. James was self employed, owning multiple businesses including the Liberty Bar, Holiday...

Nancy McCullen (Rice)

Nancy McCullen (Rice)

May 27, 2022

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away May 27, 2022 at age 89. Nancy was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 1932 to Charles and Carolyn (Becker) Rice. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Ohio State University and taught at Zilwaukee Elementary School for more than 20 years. She was especially proud of earning her master’s...

Janelle Denzer

Janelle Denzer

May 27, 2022

Janelle Denzer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on May 27, 2022. Age 38 years. Janelle was born on February 06, 1984 in West Palm Beach, FL to mother Paula Castro; she survives her. She is also survived by her stepfather, Juan Castro, siblings: Jonathan and Jennifer Castro; grandparents: Richard and Sharon Pierce, Bonnie Ellis; great uncles and aunts: William and Patricia...

Carol Lea Hall

Carol Lea Hall

May 27, 2022

Carol Lea Hall Freeland, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully May 27, 2022. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Oscar and Helen Tharp was born November 21, 1934, in Picher, Oklahoma. Carol loved painting and traveling around the world. Carol is survived by her husband, Donald Hall; they would have celebrated 65 years of...

Ann Schomaker

Ann Schomaker

May 26, 2022

Ann Schomaker Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at her home. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Mabel (Kube) and Edwin Wietfeldt was born December 23, 1935 in Midland, Michigan. She married Dale E. Schomaker, October 22, 1955. He passed away December 21, 1995. She engaged in Farming with her husband all her life. She was...

Carol Buck

Carol Buck

May 25, 2022

Carol Buck Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 76 years. The daughter of the late John and Frances (Wrobleski) Bannerman, Carol was born on May 11, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Ripin College for her undergraduate studies in...

F.D. "Dale" David

F.D. "Dale" David

May 24, 2022

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Age 89 years. Dale was born on March 26, 1933, son of the late Albert and Alvera (Wende) David, in Pigeon, Michigan. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1951. Dale married Edith Ann Zorn in 1953. He then...

Izaiah "Zae" Danks

Izaiah "Zae" Danks

May 24, 2022

Izaiah "Zae" Micah Danks of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. He was 18 years old. Izaiah Micah Danks was born on October 15, 2003, to Jackie Danks and Micah Burns. Izaiah was currently a student at...

Donald  James McClung

Donald James McClung

May 24, 2022

Major Donald James McClung U.S. Air Force, retired Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his home. Age 98 years. The son of the late Ruth (Bender) and William McClung was born December 9, 1923 in Beaverton, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School. He married Dorothy Butzin, July 2, 1944. She passed away March 27, 2009. He...

Sandra "Sandy" Ann Johnson

Sandra "Sandy" Ann Johnson

May 22, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Ann Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Covenant Hospital. Sandy, daughter of the late Luther “Woody” and Patricia Woodard, was born on January 17, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Richard “Red” Johnson on February 14, 2003. He survives her. Sandy is also survived by her son Dwayne (Kelly) Honeman, nieces Heather (Ed) Wardin...

Duane Robert Strzyinski

Duane Robert Strzyinski

May 21, 2022

Duane Robert Strzyinski of Burt, Michigan Beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at McClaren - Flint. He was 60 years old. Duane Robert Strzyinski was born on April 6, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Ernest Edward and Beulah Macille (Butzin) Strzyinski. He was a 1980 graduate of Birch Run High School. Duane...

George Fredrich Osterloh

George Fredrich Osterloh

May 21, 2022

George Osterloh of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Great Lake Rehab Center. He was 94 years old. George Osterloh was born on October 10, 1927, in Ocholt, Germany to the late George and Wilhemina Osterloh. He met the love of his life, Hedwig...

James  R. LaPan

James R. LaPan

May 20, 2022

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022. Age 83 years. James was born on January 19, 1939, son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Lyons) LaPan, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of St. Andrew Catholic High School, Class of 1958 and served in the United States Navy....

James Leland Berden

James Leland Berden

May 18, 2022

James Leland Berden, of Shields Age 80 Passed away on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022. He was born on July 15th, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late David & Beryl (Rich) Berden. He was a 1960 graduate of Sandusky High School, and it was while attending school that he met his high school sweetheart, Maxine Badgero. She survives him. The...

Leonard Harry  Krueger, Sr.

Leonard Harry Krueger, Sr.

May 18, 2022

Leonard Harry Krueger, Sr. of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. He was 74 years old. Leonard Harry Krueger was born on July 7, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Harry William and...

Thelma Biermann

Thelma Biermann

May 16, 2022

Thelma Biermann Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison, with her family at her side; at the age of 94 years. The daughter of the late Roy and Lillian (Parker) Howey, Thelma was born on January 4, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Wallace R. Biermann on June 17, 1967;...

Jean Elaine Stevenson (Ette)

Jean Elaine Stevenson (Ette)

May 15, 2022

Jean Elaine Stevenson, of Saginaw Passed away on Sunday, May 15th, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 93. Born on September 26th, 1928, in Saginaw to the late Harold & Hazel (Chapman) Ette, Jean was a graduate of Saginaw High School. Jean married David Faust in 1947 and the couple had one child. He preceded her in death...

Shannon Nichole Gdowski

Shannon Nichole Gdowski

May 15, 2022

Shannon Nichole Gdowski of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. She was 47 years old. Shannon Nichole Gdowski was born on April 22, 1975, in Brownstown, Michigan, to Donald Gdowski and the late Darlene (Nabozny) Gdowski. The role of her lifetime was being a...