Obituaries
Robert Dean Sauve II
Feb 16, 2022
Robert Dean Sauve II. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, father, brother and friend passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home. Age 73 years old. The son of the late Joyce (McGill) and Robert Sauve I. He was born July 6, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan. Bob “Bobby” Sauve II graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1966. He was...
Eileen M. Fitzgerald
Feb 15, 2022
Beloved mother and grandmother, has reunited with the love of her life, William Fitzgerald, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Age 88 years. Eileen was born on January 29, 1934, daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Ducharme) Gaffney, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. She married William Fitzgerald on September 3, 1955. He predeceased her on May 12, 1989. Eileen had great compassion...
William "Bill" Frederick Blake
Feb 15, 2022
William "Bill" Frederick Blake of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, fiancé, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 68 years old. William Frederick Blake was born on June 10, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert Austin and Betty Jane (Simon) Blake. He was a proud...
Don L. Pasel
Feb 15, 2022
Don L. Pasel, Hemlock, MI Passed away on February 15, 2022 at Stonegate Health Campus at the age of 89 years. Don was born on April 21, 1932 in Saginaw, MI to the late Delbert L. and Marion Kelly Pasel. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School then served in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Brooklyn, New York....
Edward John Quinn
Feb 15, 2022
Edward John Quinn Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on February 15, 2022, age 84 years. The son of the late Edward and Edith (Gilli) Quinn was born September 01, 1937 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. After spending his youth in New Britain, Connecticut, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1954, at the age of 16. He proudly served from 1954 to...
Daniel "Danny" Dean Johnston
Feb 15, 2022
Daniel “Danny” Dean Johnston Saginaw, Michigan Caring father, grandfather, great-father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He left this world suddenly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the age of 63 years. The son of the late Helen McCoy and Harvey Johnston, Danny was born on October 8, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan. Left to carry on his memory are...
Ruth Elsie Browne
Feb 14, 2022
Ruth E. Browne of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was 77 years old. Ruth Elsie Oldenburg was born on June 17, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Erwin Anthony and Helen Anna (Pomerening) Oldenburg. She attended Hemlock High School. Ruth's love story...
Donald R. Sparschu
Feb 14, 2022
Our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, February 14, 2022. Age 87 years. Donald was born on July 16, 1934, son of the late Rudolph and Ann (Hirnik) Sparschu, in Saginaw. He married the love of his life, Joyce Zimmer on November 24, 1956. She survives him. He proudly served in the United...
Frank T. Rios, Jr.
Feb 13, 2022
Frank Rios Jr. of Merrill, Michigan It is with great sadness that the Rios family announces the passing of Frank Rios. Frank passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Deb, and his daughters, Faith and Hannah. He graduated from Chesaning High School and pursued a trade career, where he received journeyman certification with Consumer Energy. Frank...
Carol Jeanne Griffin
Feb 13, 2022
Carol Jeanne Griffin Age 64 Our loving mother, grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Carol was born on August 11, 1957, in Saginaw Michigan to the late Richard and Elaine (Ruppel) Reimer. Carol married the late James “Jim” Griffin on April 19, 2003, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. A lifelong resident of Saginaw,...
Joseph Francis Leduc
Feb 12, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Francis Leduc of Freeland Age 88 Died on February 12th, 2022. Joe was born on September 28th, 1933, in Merrill to the late Emery & Yvonne Leduc. He was a student of Merrill Schools prior to being drafted into the Army, where he served for 2 years before entering the workplace. Joe worked as a machine operator for...
Ellen Marie Blaine
Feb 12, 2022
Ellen Marie Blaine of Montrose, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 78 years old. Ellen Marie Bartig was born on November 12, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Leonard Ernest and Sarah Alveretta (Lickly) Bartig. She...
Jennifer "Jenn" Leigh Sommer
Feb 11, 2022
Jennifer "Jenn" Leigh Sommer of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was 49 years old. Jennifer Leigh Stein was born on December 19, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Janice (Orth) DeGuilio. She was a 1991 graduate of...
Eva Zestos
Feb 10, 2022
Eva Zestos Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eva Zestos of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10th. She was 91 years old. Eva was born on November 5th, 1930 in Miles City, Montana to Greek immigrant parents, Nicholas and Panayiota Stumpos. In 1950 she married the love of her life, John D. Zestos, who precedes her...
Adeline Mae Louks
Feb 9, 2022
Our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Age 94 years. Adeline was born on October 8, 1927, daughter of the late Juanita (Tuttle) and Frederick Partlo, in Akron, Michigan. She married Richard O. Louks on February 26, 1949. He predeceased her on May 1, 2012. A...
Sue Carol Larkin
Feb 8, 2022
Sue Carol Larkin of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister-in-law passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was 81 years old. Sue Carol Cook was born on April 20, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Lyle Charles and Irene L. (Wenzel) Cook. She was a 1958 graduate...
Kenneth A. Maciejewski
Feb 8, 2022
Kenneth Maciejewski of Saginaw, Michigan Loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, at the age of 82 years. Ken was born on June 24, 1939, in Bay City, Michigan, the son of the late Alvin L. and Irene S. (Gerulski) Maciejewski. He was a...
Herbert Joseph Nelson II
Feb 7, 2022
Herbert Joseph Nelson II Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Covenant Health Care. Age 79 years. The son of the late Helen Ruth (Gunther) and Herbert J. Nelson was born August 16, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served with the U.S. Navy. He was employed by Eaton Manufacturing Corp for 38 years. He loved to read and...
Larry Glenn Pollard
Feb 7, 2022
Larry Glenn Pollard of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was 77 years old. Larry Glenn Pollard was born on April 24, 1944, in Sherman Township, Isabella County, Michigan, to the late Clyde Archie and Margree Marie...
Jonathan Lamarr Norman
Feb 6, 2022
Jonathan Lamarr Norman Our sweet little angel gained his wings February 6, 2022. Surviving are his parents: Brandi Barnett and Gerald Norman Jr.; older brother, Gerald Norman III., and two older sisters, Jordyn Mims and Avery Lee; grandparents: Diane Norman and Denise Barnes. Jonathan was welcomed into heaven by his grandfathers, Gerald Norman Sr. and Damion L. Barnett, his uncle...