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James D. Mallery

James D. Mallery

Feb 25, 2020

J. D. passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, quietly at home after a lengthy illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was at peace with fond memories of family on his mind. He was born September 8, 1942, to Hilda (Schultz) Mallery and Earl Mallery and grew into adulthood in Merrill, Michigan. He attended Merrill High School where he excelled in athletics...

Nila Talik

Nila Talik

Feb 24, 2020

Nila Talik (Keller), 75, of Saginaw, MI, passed away on February 24th following a lengthy illness. Nila was born on December 13th, 1944 to Harry and Viola Keller in Saginaw, MI. After graduating from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in 1962, she worked as a secretary for several years and was a fabulous typist even into her later years. In 1961, she...

Virginia Lee DeGuise

Virginia Lee DeGuise

Feb 24, 2020

Passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Harrell L. and Henrietta T. (Nadolski) Thompson was born July 7, 1929 in Ionia, Michigan. Virginia graduated from Littlefield Township School in 1947 and from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1952. She married Joseph H. DeGuise in 1953 upon his return from the...

Roger D. Leonard

Roger D. Leonard

Feb 23, 2020

Roger D. Leonard, Saginaw, Michigan passed away with the comfort of his family by his side Sunday, February 23, 2020, after a long courageous battle with Lymphoma; at the age of 80 years. He was a very loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Roger was born on July 15, 1939 in Saginaw, MI. The son of the...

Jacinta  Zapata "Tia Chinta" "Mama Z"

Jacinta Zapata "Tia Chinta" "Mama Z"

Feb 23, 2020

Jacinta (Correa) Zapata of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend was guided home surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was 89 years old. Jacinta Correa was born on September 11, 1930, in Primera, Texas, to the late Appolonio and Maria (Correa) Cortez. She married the love of her life,...

Constance Mae "Connie" Hutfilz

Constance Mae "Connie" Hutfilz

Feb 23, 2020

Constance “Connie” Mae Hutfilz of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at King’s Daughters Home of Midland. She was 85 years old. Constance Mae Weaver was born on September 10, 1934, in Petoskey, Michigan, the seventh of nine children born to the late Ward...

Elizabeth (Beth) A. Abbott

Elizabeth (Beth) A. Abbott

Feb 22, 2020

Elizabeth M. Abbott (Beth) Thomas Township, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Covenant- Harrison. Age 60 years. The daughter of the late Betty (Bauer) and David Abbott was born December 17, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Swan Valley High School, Class of 1978. Beth married Rob Lewis, October 15, 1988; He passed away in March of...

Elaine M. Kinney

Elaine M. Kinney

Feb 21, 2020

Elaine M. Kinney Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 62 years. The daughter of the late Eleanore Mildred (Stock) and Will Carlton Kinney was born January 13, 1958 in Belleview, Ohio. She married Sarah Rattray, she survives her. She enjoyed gardening. Surviving besides her wife, Sarah, are several brothers and a sister, many nieces and...

George Richard Romanelli, Sr.

George Richard Romanelli, Sr.

Feb 21, 2020

George R. Romanelli, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan Loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was 89 years old. George Richard Romanelli, Sr. was born on May 1, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George T. and Mary (Tappen) Romanelli. He married Darline J. Carrigan on December 31, 1949, in Saginaw; she preceded...

Jane M. Lingle (Van Arsdale)

Jane M. Lingle (Van Arsdale)

Feb 19, 2020

Jane M. Lingle (Van Arsdale) Sebewaing, Michigan Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital with her family at her side; at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late Emil and Emma (Baumgartener) Schindler, was born October 16, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan. She worked until retirement in Bridgeport-Spaulding...

Ryan  Russell Rischack

Ryan Russell Rischack

Feb 19, 2020

Our beloved son, brother, godfather, nephew, adopted brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2020 with his family at his side. He was 33 years old. Ryan was born on June 18, 1986 in Detroit, MI, to Randall Rischack and Sharon Reff; they survive him. He graduated from Heritage High School. Ryan was the most loving, generous, genuine,...

Bobbie Jane Unger

Bobbie Jane Unger

Feb 16, 2020

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on February 16, 2020. She was 71 years old. Bobbie was born on March 7, 1948 to the late Donald and Marie Krawczak. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1966. Bobbie married Michael Unger on May 20, 1978; he survives her. She worked at Dr. Alamahs office since 1985...

Gail Marie Winchell

Gail Marie Winchell

Feb 15, 2020

Gail Marie Winchell Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Henry Ford Medical Center. Age 67 years. The daughter of Cecile (Rick) and the late Walter Sumera was born October 3, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She married Marc Wayne Winchell, May 12, 1972. He survives her. She enjoyed crafts, games, puzzles,...

Francis "Frank"  Fitzmaurice Franz

Francis "Frank" Fitzmaurice Franz

Feb 15, 2020

Francis “Frank” Fitzmaurice Franz passed away on Feb. 15, 2020, surrounded by family at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. He was 91. Frank was born on April 9, 1928, in Saginaw to parents John M. Franz and Veronica A. Franz, nee Sheehan. He grew up in Saginaw and graduated from SS. Peter and Paul School...

Dean Jambor

Dean Jambor

Feb 14, 2020

Passed away on February 14, 2020 surrounded by his family. Dean was 64 years old. He was born on May 23, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late John J. and Doris Joan (Beckler) Jambor. Dean graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He later married Dawn Plonta on November 15, 2002 in Saginaw. The couple has shared 30 years together....

Jacquelyn Gail  Harris

Jacquelyn Gail Harris

Feb 13, 2020

Jacquelyn G. (Jackie) Harris of Bay City, MI, formerly of Saginaw, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. She was 63 years old. Born on July 8, 1956 to the late John G. (Jack) Harris and Janice G. (Michalski) Harris, the beloved daughter, sister, aunt & good friend was a proud member of the Arthur Hill High School class of...

Eduardo "Reuben" Melendez

Eduardo "Reuben" Melendez

Feb 13, 2020

Eduardo "Reuben" Melendez Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord and reunited with his parents on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Avista Nursing at the age of 66 years. The son of the late Lorenzo and Eva (Alaniz) Melendez, Reuben was born on February 20, 1953 in Mexico. Surviving are a son, Ezequiel Melendez; two brothers and three...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Nevarez

Patricia "Pat" Ann Nevarez

Feb 12, 2020

Our beloved mother passed away on February 12, 2020. She was 79 years old. Pat was born on June 3, 1940 to the late Clifford Newton and Helena Zagata. She retired from GM after several years of service. Pat will be sadly missed by her daughters, Tammy Maynard of Saginaw, Jammie (Glenn) Fyolek of Arizona, and Kimberly Sauve; six grandchildren,...

Viola Lemanski

Viola Lemanski

Feb 12, 2020

Viola Lemanski of Southfield, MI formerly of Saginaw and Freeland Vi passed away February 12, 2020. She was 91 years old. Vi was born August 20, 1928 to Phillip and Marie (Peterson) York and was a long time resident of Saginaw and Freeland. She attended Stone School and received her GED several years later. Vi retired from a supervisory position...

Irene White

Irene White

Feb 12, 2020

Irene White of Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother and dear friend passed away on February 12, 2020 at Stone Crest Assisted Living. She was 92 years old. Irene was born on October 1, 1927 in Dreyfus, Kentucky to the late Granderson and Florence (Chasteen) Clark. She graduated as Valedictorian from Kingston High School in Kingston, Kentucky in 1945. Irene later...

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