Obituaries
Carol Linn Wesling
Dec 3, 2020
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Carol (Reed) Wesling of Freeland, Michigan, age 66 was met by her husband and together, walking hand-in-hand, met her loving Lord and Savior on December 3, 2020.
Carol was born on June 27, 1954 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of the late Wayne and Shirley (Caves) Reed. She graduated from Mount Clemens...
Sally J. (Wacker) Maine
Dec 3, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Sally J. (Wacker) Maine, loving wife, step mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend. Sally was called home to her Lord and Savior on December 3rd, 2020. Sally was age 90, born on July 9th, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Albert J. and Pearl (Barkholz) Wacker and was raised in...
Albert "Al" G. Harris
Dec 3, 2020
Albert (Al) G. Harris, 81, passed away Dec. 3, 2020. He was born on Jan. 12, 1939 in Saginaw, MI, one of four children of the late James and Bessie (Bender) Harris. A dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Al is survived by his daughter Rebecca and her family: Tim Burns (husband), Luke and Mackenzie Burns (grand children). He is preceded...
Robert H. Jones
Dec 2, 2020
Robert H. Jones Saginaw Township Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, with his loving family by his side at New Hope Valley at the age of 79 years. Robert was born May 28, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Harold A. and Alta (Schuknecht) Jones. Robert married Patricia A. “Patsy”...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...