Obituaries
Keith Ivan "Pappy" Smith
Apr 28, 2021
Keith Ivan “Pappy” Smith Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved father and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021; at the age of 93 years. Keith was born on December 12, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Cora E. (Gabhart) Smith. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Keith cherished the time spent with his family. Surviving are...
Clarice Oversby Toshach
Apr 27, 2021
Clarice Oversby Toshach Saginaw, MI Passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 92 years. The daughter of the late Oliver and Nora (Brown) Oversby was born on November 21, 1928 in Firbank, Westmoreland, England. Clarice worked as a textile designer in Lancaster England before coming to the US in 1955. She married Kenneth William Beard then later...
Donald "Don" James Emeott, Sr.
Apr 27, 2021
Donald “Don” James Emeott, Sr. of Thomas Township, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Donald James Emeott was born on November 14, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Francis and Inez (Champlin) Emeott....
George Schmidt
Apr 27, 2021
George Schmidt of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. He was 99 years old. George Schmidt was born on March 20, 1922, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Martin and Elizabeth (Brumm) Schmidt. He graduated from the former Arthur Hill Tech High School. On April 9,...
Robert Ray Hester
Apr 27, 2021
Robert Ray Hester, age 87 went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2021. Born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky as Bobby Luker, adopted at age two by Garrett and Anne Maude (Galbraith) Hester. They moved to Saginaw in the early 1940’s. Robert graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1952. On April 18, 1953 he married his...
Sandra "Sandy" Jane Snow
Apr 26, 2021
Sandra “Sandy” Jane Snow, Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Hart, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness on Monday, April 26, 2021, at the age of 66 years. Sandra Jane Snow was born on January 24, 1955, in Hart, Michigan to the late LaVerne and Joan (Lee) McCloskey. On April 13,...
Angela Elaine Bosley
Apr 25, 2021
Angela “Angie” Elaine Bosley of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was 53 years old. Angela Elaine Bosley was born on February 11, 1968, in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Wilfred Francis and Joyce Evelyn Elaine (Bailey) Bosley. She worked as a Courtesy Clerk...
Theresa Grace Gream
Apr 22, 2021
Theresa Grace (Steele) Gream Marion Springs, MI formerly of Croswell, MI Surrounded by her family, Theresa Grace Gream entered into God's Kingdom with love on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late Robert L. and Theresa Dorothy (Sepsey) Steele was born on November 17, 1938 in New Baltimore, MI. She graduated from...
Daniel James "Dan" "Spike" Spiker
Apr 21, 2021
Daniel J. "Dan" "Spike" Spiker Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison; at the age of 70 years. The son of the late John and Elisabeth (Barthel) Spiker, Dan was born on May 20, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School with the class of 1968; Dan continued his education...
Evelyn Lois Jeanette Ryder
Apr 21, 2021
Evelyn Lois Jeanette Ryder Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Brian's House, Essexville. Age 94 years. The daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Guetchow) Winterstein was born January 4, 1927 in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Saginaw High School. She married Jack Alan Ryder, August 18, 1957. He passed away November 11, 2014. Evelyn was...
Julian Jimenez Jr.
Apr 21, 2021
Julian Jimenez Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and brother passed away Wednesday April 21, 2021 at the age of 73 years. Julian was born July 27, 1947 in Cuero Texas. Julian was born the son of the late Julian and Evelyn (Flores) Jimenez. He married Rosemary Montalbo May 3, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan and she survives...
Randall "Randy" Wardin
Apr 21, 2021
Randall "Randy" Wardin, a longtime beaches resident, passed away on April 21, 2021. Randall was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 29, 1953, and grew up on the family farm in Merrill, Michigan. After attending St. Peter Lutheran (Hemlock), and graduating from Hemlock High School in 1971, he attended Michigan State University, before leaving Michigan for Jacksonville Beach in 1983....
Esther Hazel Turner
Apr 20, 2021
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away after a 15 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2021 at the age of 64 years. Esther was born on July 28, 1956 to the late Wesley and Donallee (Spencer) Voelker in Saginaw. She was in the first graduating class of Swan...
Shirley K. Grandy
Apr 20, 2021
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Age 74 years. Shirley was born on December 3, 1946, daughter of the late Marie (Hertz) and Robert Bartlett, in Saginaw. She was a proud graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School’s very first graduating Class of 1965. She...
Christina Ann Leyba
Apr 19, 2021
Christina Ann Leyba of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of WY Beloved significant other, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2021, at her home with her beloved Norm by her side. She was 55 years old. Christina Ann Leyba was born on November 8, 1965, in Mangas, New Mexico, to the late Prospero and Josefita (Mata)...
Lloyd Allen West
Apr 19, 2021
Born October 5, 1937 in Fremont Township to August “Gussie” Ashley West and Mildred Angeline (Kreager). Died April 19, 2021 peacefully at home. Lloyd grew up on the family farm at Nelson Corners, one of six children. He attended Hemlock High School, graduating with the class of 1955. He started at Alma College and later graduated from Central Michigan University...
Shirley A. Ignasinski
Apr 18, 2021
Shirley passed away at her home on April 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years of age. Shirley was born on June 24, 1942 to the late John and Mary (Sefcik) Lichon in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School, class of 1960. Shirley married Martin Ignasinski Jr. on June 22, 1994 in...
Elizabeth (Betty) Arlene Lamping (Poling)
Apr 17, 2021
Elizabeth (Betty) Arlene (Poling) Lamping Age 81, went home to be with Jesus on April 17, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. Betty was born on April 15, 1940 in Warren, Michigan, to the late Everett and Theodora (Payne) Poling. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1958 and from Olivet Nazarene University in 1964. On December...
Janet Loraine Hall
Apr 17, 2021
Janet Loraine Hall Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Molly (Kross) and Henry Krause Jr. and her Step-father, John Mueller was born December 10, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She married Dale W. Hall, June 4, 1955. He passed away May 4,...
Claudia Ann Halm
Apr 17, 2021
Claudia A. Halm Kawkawlin, Michigan Passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late Rose (Paccione) and Donald Rachow was born December 9, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She married Walter Halm Sr. on December 12, 1975. He passed away January 22, 2006. She owned and...