Obituaries
Mark Anthony Schultz
Feb 5, 2022
Mark Anthony Schultz of Saginaw Michigan Age 65 Passed away on February 5th, 2022 in Saginaw Michigan. He was born March 24th, 1956 to the late Melvin & Bernice (Johnson) Schultz. In July of 1981, Mark met the love of his life Bonnie Jean Schumann while spending some time outside with a friend. When Mark’s Frisbee flew into Bonnie’s yard,...
Arturo Valls Jr.
Feb 5, 2022
Arturo Valls Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Went to his eternal home on February 5, 2022. Age 94 years. He was born in Laredo, Texas on January 11, 1928 to the late Arturo and Teresa (Garcia) Valls. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Bertha (Ayala) Valls and 4 loving children, Rachel (Rick) Andersen, Omaha, NE; Art (Tammy )...
Roy Roger Smewing
Feb 5, 2022
Roy Roger Smewing Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. Age 81 years. The son of the late Milda Grace (Duby) and Lloyd George Smewing was born August 3, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and attended Delta College. Roy was a member of Chesaning United Methodist Church. He was self-employed as a builder for...
Douglas G. Anderson
Feb 5, 2022
Doulgas G. Anderson Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather great grandfather passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper, with family at his side; at the age of 80 years. The son of Floyd “Pete” and Catherine Jane (Bouchey) Anderson, Doug was born on February 25, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School in 1959....
James Arthur Northrup
Feb 3, 2022
James “Jim” Arthur Northrup of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Samaritas of Saginaw. He was 90 years old. James Arthur Northrup was born on September 23, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Edwin and Mary (McCall) Northrup. He was...
Daniel Paul Liebrock
Feb 3, 2022
Daniel Paul Liebrock Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Age 59 years. The son of Joan (Lawson) and the late Merle Eugene Liebrock was born November 29, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School, Class of 1980. He married the love of his life, Brenda Sue Gwizdala, June 25, 1988. He worked alongside his father...
Jesusita Villegas
Feb 3, 2022
Jesusita "Susie" Villegas of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. She was 75 years old. Jesusita Naranjo was born September 29, 1946, in Karnes, Texas, to the late Luciano and Teodora (Cruz) Naranjo. She married the love...
Erwin John Sollner
Feb 2, 2022
Erwin John Sollner Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Symphony Tri-Cities. Age 88 years. The son of the late Adeline (Storch) and John Sollner was born December 7, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and served with the U.S. Navy. He married Marilynn J. Munger, January 5, 1957. His wife of 65...
Robert Edward Mueller
Feb 1, 2022
Robert Edward Mueller of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Frankenmuth. He was 88 years old. Robert Edward Mueller was born on December 12, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Martha (Boensch) Mueller....
Yvonne Gayle Shaft
Feb 1, 2022
Yvonne Gayle Shaft Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late Dorothy (Block) Groulx and Warren Holtman was born January 25, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Arthur A. Shaft, June 16, 1973. He survives her. She knew and loved her...
Liga Crozier (Reinis)
Jan 31, 2022
Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sadly passed away on Monday, January 31,2022. Age 75 years. Liga was born in Memmingerberg, Germany April 10, 1946. In 1950 her parents, the late Valija (Hafners) and Arvids Reinis (refugees of Latvia), with four year old Liga, legally immigrated to United States. She became a citizen of the United States in 1957....
James Kevin Wasalaski
Jan 31, 2022
James "Jim" Kevin Wasalaski of Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away January 31, 2022. Age 62 years. The son of the late William "Bill" James and Agnes Marie (Allen) Wasalaski was born April 11, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School. Jim was adventurous. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jim was a friend to everyone...
David Bryce Osmun
Jan 31, 2022
David Bryce Osmun Saginaw, MI Passed away on Monday, January 31st in Saginaw, MI. at the age of 62. David was born November 5th, 1959, in Saginaw, MI to the late Benny & Edith (Powlas) Osmun. When not engaged in leatherworking or making beaded keychains, David could be seen walking through town or found catching up with friends over breakfast...
Milton Paul Spaude
Jan 30, 2022
Milton P. Spaude Saginaw, MI, Milton entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the age of 96 years. He was born on January 21, 1926, in Lake Benton, MN, the son of Rev. Dr. Paul and Helen (Bade) Spaude. His baptism on February 7, 1926, made him a child of God. On June 23, 1940, he reaffirmed...
Loretta B. Wenzel
Jan 30, 2022
Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, passed away on January 30, 2022 at the age of 94 years. The daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie (Bock) Bachmann was born June 22, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Clarence J. Wenzel November 6, 1948. He predeceased her September 20, 2007. After Clarence retired, he and Loretta loved to travel. They...
Joe Charles Marino, Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Our loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Age 75 years. Joe was born on November 20, 1946 in Harlan, Kentucky and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from General Motors after many years of service and was an avid auto enthusiast. Joe was...
Tammy Louise Watt
Jan 30, 2022
Tammy Louise Watt Birch Run, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her three sons at her side; at the age of 62 years. The daughter of the late Jack Raymond Leyrer Sr. and Louise Helen (Danks) Barnes, Tammy was born on October 7, 1959 in Saginaw,...
Leslie Clyde Miller
Jan 29, 2022
Passed away on January 29, 2022, after battling brain cancer, surrounded by his family. Age 58 years. Leslie was born on July 15, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Myrtle (Pollard) and the late Victor Miller. As a child, he was always fascinated by trees; he could always be found climbing them. Leslie grew up to have his own tree cutting...
Raymond "Ray" John Gelski
Jan 29, 2022
Raymond "Ray" John Gelski of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved brother, nephew, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 71 years old. Raymond was born on January 20, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Margaret (Kelley) Gelski. He married the love of...
Megan Lynne Drumhiller
Jan 28, 2022
Our first-born child, Megan, came into our lives on April 17, 1990. Megan will always be our Munchkin. She was shy, but spunky around those she loved. She often leaned on her brothers to accompany her in new situations.Megan loved Goofy and adored dressing up as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She loved Fairy Winkles and other tiny toys...