Obituaries

Jul 22, 2020

Benjamin N. Walker of Freeland, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. He was 80 years old. Benjamin Norris Walker was born on April 11, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Norris and Edith (Scaife) Walker. He graduated from Arthur...

Jul 21, 2020

Julia Josephine “Julie” Attridge of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles. She was 93 years old. Julia Josephine Dechellis was born on January 3, 1927, in St. Charles, Michigan to the late Joseph and Maria (Daenes) Dechellis. She was a proud 1945 graduate of...

Jul 21, 2020

Barbara Priest, Britton, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Barbara passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the age of 70. Barb was born on September 24, 1949 in Saginaw to the late Ralph and Frances (Chasnis) Benton. She attended Saginaw High School and later gained a certification as a dental assistant. Barb worked as a dental assistant at Comfort...

Jul 21, 2020

Jul 21, 2020

Shirley M. Kalahar Of Merrill, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020. Age 87 years old. Shirley was born on July 23, 1932 to the late Omar and Margrette (Trombley) Parker in Saginaw. She married Edward Kalahar on August 12, 1950; he predeceased her on November 24, 2012....

Jul 20, 2020

Jeffery Thompson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at the age of 58 years. Jeffery was born on April 14, 1962, the son of Sharon (Fitzgerald) Thompson and the late Richard Thompson Sr. He married Sandra Peitsch on August 22, 2009; she survives him. Jeffery honorably served his country...

Jul 18, 2020

Michelle Renee “Mouse” Nugent of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare- Harrison. She was 64 years old. Michelle Renee McMall was born on March 13, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James Lee and Shirley Elaine (Brethauer) McMall. She was a proud...

Jul 18, 2020

William Clark Dill Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. Age 59 years. The son of the late Dorothy M. (Penney) and Harold A. Dill was born July 18, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Freeland High School and received his Associate’s degree from Delta College. He was employed by Sears at Fashion Square Mall for...

Jul 18, 2020

Everette William Schultz, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side, on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was 86 years old. Everette William Schultz was born on May 16, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Fred and Lena (Wenzel) Schultz. He met the love of his life,...

Jul 17, 2020

Gerald Kenneth Carey, beloved Husband, Father, Papa and Great-grand Papa of Hemlock, Michigan, is resting in the arms of Jesus. He passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on July 17, 2020 at age 81. Gerald was born on April 22, 1939 in Lee Township, Arkansas. He met the love of his life Kathryn Sue Johnson in 1956 and...

Jul 17, 2020

Helen Yvonne McGlone passed away July 17, 2020 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, Michigan. Helen was born in Flint Michigan December 22, 1932, daughter of Bruce & Irene McGlone. Helen attended high school in Jackson, Michigan and completed college at Michigan State College, graduating with a degree in home economics education. She went on to teach in the Saginaw public school...

Jul 16, 2020

Beverly I. Brown (Jones, Krueger) of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. She was 83 years old. Beverly was born on October 10, 1936, to the late Lawrence C. and Marie (Marker) Jones. She married Paul A. Brown on May 7, 1993; he preceded...

Jul 16, 2020

Izha Cain Castillo of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 25 years old. Izha Cain Castillo was born on May 3, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Christina L. Castillo and John Stacy III. He...

Jul 15, 2020

Ralph Martinez Gonzales Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan passed away peacefully at Covenant Health Care on July 15, 2020. Ralph was born on April 30, 1944 in Shelby, Michigan to Ralph Gonzales Sr. & Carmen Martinez. He and his siblings were raised in San Antonio, Texas by their grandmother, Maria de la Luz A. Gonzales. Ralph proudly served in the United...

Jul 15, 2020

Pastor Katherine “Kathy” Ann Penney Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her home. At the age of 76 years. The daughter of the late George Benjamin and Madeline (Clemens) Woolever, Kathy was born on November 29, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. Kathy graduated from Arthur Hill High School...

Jul 14, 2020

Vera E. Nichols, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2020. Vera was born in Rocky Mount, NC on September 7, 1922 to the late Alice (Davis) and Stephen Atkinson. She married Lewis Bennett Moore in 1940, who preceded her in death. In 1948 she married Herman Nichols and they moved to Saginaw, MI...

Jul 14, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Hare Prescott, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at McLaren Bay Special Care Hospital, at the age of 82 years. Ron was born on November 28, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan. He proudly served in the United States Army. Ron was a jack of all trades, as he enjoyed being a...

Jul 14, 2020

Charles Henry Smith Born July 16, 1932, at home in Sterling, Michigan, to Clarence Edward and Anna Mae (Goold) Smith, went to his heavenly home on July 14, 2020, from his residence in Auburn, Michigan, surrounded by family. He married the love of his life, Nancy Marie Wyman on January 9, 1950. He loved farming, beekeeping, conversation, debate, telling stories,...

Jul 13, 2020

Gwendolyn M. (Robertson) Powers of Novi, Michigan; formally of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, at her home. Gwendolyn Mae Robertson was born on September 29, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James and Julianne (Mattes) Robertson. Gwen began her lifetime Community service by “supervising”...

Jul 13, 2020

Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the age of 80 years. She was born on March 17, 1940 in Muskegon, MI to the late Edward M. and Lois (Lubert) Higgins. Marian graduated from S.H.S. the class of 1958, and enjoyed her breakfasts with classmates at Fuzzy’s for many years. She married...