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Louis  R.R. Flores

Louis R.R. Flores

Dec 2, 2020

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 78 years. The son of the late Jesus and Francisca (Almaguer) Alaniz was born on December 5, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas. Louis married Josephine Ruiz on April 18, 1976; she survives him. He was a member of Harvest Assembly...

Audrey  Louise Jeschke

Audrey Louise Jeschke

Dec 2, 2020

Audrey Louise Jeschke of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 85 years old. Audrey Lousie Burwitz was born on February 19, 1935, in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Harold and Clara (Sachs) Burwitz. She was a proud graduate of Michigan Lutheran Seminary. Following graduation, Audrey...

Robert Richey

Robert Richey

Dec 1, 2020

Beloved brother, uncle and friend passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 67 years. The son of the late William F. and Clara R. (Gaertner) Richey was born on June 11, 1953 in Saginaw. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and later Central Michigan University. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Robert enjoyed...

Lonnie  John  Florida

Lonnie John Florida

Dec 1, 2020

Lon passed away at Covenant Medical Center following a hard fought illness on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 70 years. He was born on April 3, 1950 to the late Jack and Maureen (Hooper) Florida in Detroit, Michigan. Lon was a graduate of Grand Blanc High School and Mott Adult Education. He later attended Mott Community College...

Patrick Timothy Allen

Patrick Timothy Allen

Dec 1, 2020

Patrick Timothy Allen Montrose, Michigan Passed away Monday November 23, 2020, at his home. Age 75 years. He was born December 12, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late Gladys (O’Lear) and Oliver Allen. He married Janice Kenyon, September 7, 2004. She survives him. Patrick was employed by General Motors retiring from Central Foundry with 32 years of...

Don Edward Schomaker

Don Edward Schomaker

Dec 1, 2020

Don Edward Schomaker Hemlock, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his home. Age 86 years. The son of the late Amelia (Domschott) and Stanley Schomaker was born October 9, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School. He married his High School sweetheart, Gertrude Stenzel, October 9, 1954. His wife of 66 years survives...

Leo Daniel Kennedy

Leo Daniel Kennedy

Dec 1, 2020

Beloved brother, uncle and friend passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 65 years. The son of the late Everett F. and Sarah L (Ryan) Kennedy was born on September 7, 1955 in Merrill. He graduated from Breckenridge High School. He retired from Wright Kay Technology Inc. where he worked as a draftsman for many years....

John "Jack"  Michael  Achtabowski

John "Jack" Michael Achtabowski

Dec 1, 2020

John “Jack” Michael Achtabowski of Ossineke, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was 74 years old. John Michael Achtabowski was born on February 7, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph P. and Emma A. (Harstein) Achtabowski. Jack married Joann G. McNally on January 23,...

Betty Jean Douglas

Betty Jean Douglas

Dec 1, 2020

Betty Jean Douglas Owosso, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Tuesday, December 01, 2020, at the Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late Eva (Schoonmaker) and William Douglas was born May 9, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed by General Motors, retiring with 30 plus years of service. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and...

Roger  Alan Turpin

Roger Alan Turpin

Dec 1, 2020

Roger passed away unexpectedly following a non Covid-19 related illness on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Roger was born on December 15, 1942 to the late Ira and Genevieve (Martin) Turpin in Canton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Canton South High School (Canton, Ohio), class of 1960. Roger later attended trade school to become...

Kay Elizabeth   Ballien

Kay Elizabeth Ballien

Nov 30, 2020

Kay Elizabeth Ballien (Davis) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away November 30, 2020 at HealthSource, Saginaw. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Evalyn (Findlay) and Maurice Davis was born August 16, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She married Philip E. Ballien on January 9, 1956. Her husband of 64 years survives her. She was an active member of her church, at...

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Taylor

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Taylor

Nov 30, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Taylor Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away on November 30, 2020; at the age of 67 years. The daughter of the late Louis Howard and Luella (Cregeur) Howard, Beth was born on February 16th, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Buena Vista High School, with the class of 1971. Beth married Donald “Don”...

Melissa "Missy"  Marie (Jimenez)  Castillo

Melissa "Missy" Marie (Jimenez) Castillo

Nov 30, 2020

Melissa “Missy” Marie (Jimenez) Castillo of Grand Rapids, formerly of Saginaw, Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, companion, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was 45 years old. Melissa Marie Jimenez was born on April 17, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to David and Mary...

Patricia "Pat" M. Eckart

Patricia "Pat" M. Eckart

Nov 30, 2020

Patricia “Pat” M. Eckart The Brook of Gladwin, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center; at the age of 91 years. The daughter of the late Stephen and Geraldine (Miner) Connor, Pat was born on April 3, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. She achieved a degree as...

Kenneth J. Roy

Kenneth J. Roy

Nov 28, 2020

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the age of 83 years. The son of the late John and Alice (Wyma) Roy was born on March 11, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War- stationed in Germany. Ken married Annemarie Albrecht; she survives him. He owned...

Pedro Rodarte

Pedro Rodarte

Nov 28, 2020

Pedro Rodarte Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. At the age of 81 years. The son of the late Matilda and Candeleria (Pichardo) Rodarte, Pedro was born on May 4, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. Pedro married Sulema Garcia on August 26, 1967; she...

Sharon  Lynne  Miller

Sharon Lynne Miller

Nov 28, 2020

Sharon passed away at Covenant Medical Center on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the age of 78 years. She was born on April 5, 1942 to the late Wilford and Vernetta (Kiley) Kerridge in Saginaw. Sharon was a graduate of Saginaw High School, class of 1960. She continued her education at Central Michigan University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Science...

Maria "Lucy" Delaluz Grunwell

Maria "Lucy" Delaluz Grunwell

Nov 28, 2020

Maria “Lucy” Delaluz Grunwell Saginaw, Michigan Maria Delaluz Garcia Grunwell passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home; with her family at her side; at the age of 71 years. “Lucy”, as she was affectionately called, was born August 8, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Felix and Carmen Garcia. She resided in Saginaw her most of her life....

George  Marcus  Bandemer

George Marcus Bandemer

Nov 27, 2020

George Marcus Bandemer, husband of Sally (Hiser) Bandemer, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and loyal friend of many passed away peacefully from complications due to COVID-19 on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 69. Growing up on the east side of Detroit along the Detroit River in the early 1950s, George was an ardent fan of the Gold Cup...

Carlena Fay Gorte

Carlena Fay Gorte

Nov 26, 2020

Carlena Fay Gorte Houghton Lake, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday November 26, 2020 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 95 years. Carlena was born November 30, 1924 in Vassar, Michigan, the daughter of the late Carl and Fay (Nalley) Armstrong. She married John F. Gorte June 1, 1946 and he predeceased her May 27,...

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