Obituaries

Claire E. Santhany

Claire E. Santhany

Feb 18, 2022

Claire E. Santhany Saginaw, MI Passed away Friday February 18, 2022 at the age of 88 years, from kidney cancer. Claire E. Hall was born October 25, 1933 at St. Mary's hospital in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Harold Reginald Hall and Alma Elizabeth DeLaVergne Hall. Claire Elise Santhany, married Robert Francis Santhany June 14, 1949. He died unexpectedly August...

Tiffany Dee Jones

Tiffany Dee Jones

Feb 17, 2022

The angels were called to carry Tiffany Dee Jones to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 17, 2022 after a long illness. Tiffany was known for her love of family and animals. She will forever be cherished by those left behind including many loved ones, family, and friends. Tiffany enjoyed reading, knitting, and spending time with her family and close...

Gerald G. Jahn

Gerald G. Jahn

Feb 17, 2022

Gerald was called home to our Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Age 83 years. The only surviving son of the late Louis A. and Gladys (Finger) Jahn. Gerald was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1957. He went on to further his education, having earned degrees at both Michigan Technological University and Purdue University. Gerald was...

Frederick Kneuss

Frederick Kneuss

Feb 16, 2022

Frederick “Fred” Kneuss AuGres, Michigan Formerly of Burt Passed away Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Eden Assisted Living, at the age of 83 years. Fred was born on June 28, 1938, the son of the late Fred and Anna Kneuss, in Saginaw. Fred served in the U.S. Army, and retired from General Motors following many years of service. Surviving are...

Robert Dean Sauve II

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...