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Genevieve Marie "Gennie" Slodowski

Genevieve Marie "Gennie" Slodowski

Feb 11, 2020

Genevieve Marie "Gennie" Slodowski of Merrill, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Caretel Inn of Tri-Cities; she was 79 years old. Genevieve Marie Lechmann was born on September 26, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late George and Leona (Koepke) Lechmann. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Marys Cathedral....

Karen Esther Forbes

Karen Esther Forbes

Feb 10, 2020

Karen Esther Forbes age 80 of Hemlock, MI passed away suddenly at home on Monday February 10, 2020. Karen was born December 2, 1939 to John Peter and Esther Wilita (White) Weigandt in Saginaw, MI where she also attended grade and high school. Karen had a passion for cooking, crafts & painting ceramics, wildlife and road trips throughout the Midwest....

Donald C. Gilbert

Donald C. Gilbert

Feb 10, 2020

Passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the age of 92 years. The son of the late Roy and Nellie (Shimmel) Gilbert was born on January 25, 1928 in Saginaw. Don married Cherrie A. LaHaie on October 19, 1957; she survives him. He owned and operated a construction company: Roy-Don, Inc. Don was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic...

Irving Stanley Brown

Irving Stanley Brown

Feb 8, 2020

Irving Stanley Brown of Merrill, Michigan Our beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Son, Brother, and Friend passed away on February 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Irving Stanley Brown was born on January 21, 1938, in Potterville, Michigan to the late Horace and Eva (Frost) Brown. He moved to the Merrill area as a child and remained...

Nicholas Theodore Makrianis

Nicholas Theodore Makrianis

Feb 8, 2020

Nicholas Theodore Makrianis "Nick" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away at the age of 89 years old on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at Covenant-Cooper after a brief illness. He was the son of the later Theodore and Julia (Zaharopoulos) Makrianis and was born on October 6th, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. Nick moved with his family to Saginaw, Michigan in the late...

Lorraine A. McCliggott

Lorraine A. McCliggott

Feb 8, 2020

Lorraine Agnes McCliggott, nee Schwartzly, of Saginaw, Michigan and Bonita Springs, Florida Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She had just celebrated her 93rd birthday. Lorraine was born February 5, 1927. She grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and graduated from St. Mary's Cathedral in 1945. She married the love of her life, Arthur...

Russell Scripter

Russell Scripter

Feb 8, 2020

Russell Scripter, Bridgeport, Michigan Russell passed away on February 8, 2020 at Covenant Rehabilitation Center at the age of 66 years. He was born on July 16, 1953 to the late Virgil and Mary Scripter. He later met Vicki Fellows, the two have cherished 39 years together. Russell was a self employed musician, singer and songwriter. He was a member...

Jeanne M. Mayan Nohel

Jeanne M. Mayan Nohel

Feb 8, 2020

Jeanne M. Mayan Nohel passed away at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, Mich, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The daughter of Rudy C. & Mildred Siler Mayan, who predeceased her, was born May 3, 1937 in Merrill, Mich. She was a graduate of Merrill Sacred Heart Academy and attended Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Mich. She married William B. Nohel on...

Jean Marie Guilford

Jean Marie Guilford

Feb 7, 2020

Guilford, Jean Marie Hemlock, Michigan Died Friday, February 7, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital. At the age of 74 years. Daughter of the late Edwin H. and Ruth H. (Beamish) Goodman, Jean was born on October 19, 1945 in Midland. Jean was a graduate of Hemlock High School and received a secretarial certificate from Northwood Institute. She was employed by...

Ethel Irene Clark

Ethel Irene Clark

Feb 7, 2020

Ethel Irene Clark Mio, Michigan Formerly of Merrill, Michigan Passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at the Masonic Pathways, Alma, Michigan. Age 99 years. The daughter of the late Myrtie (Howard) and William Blumerich was born December 20, 1920 in Romeo, Michigan. She grew up in Capac, Michigan and graduated from Capac High School, Class of 1939, where she was...

Donald Van Wagner II

Donald Van Wagner II

Feb 7, 2020

VAN WAGNER, Donald Gayle II of Saginaw, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home with family members by his side, on February 7, 2020 at age 54. Donald was born June 10, 1965 to his parents Marie Edith Bauer (Durante) and Donald Van Wagner. Donald is survived by his loving Husband, Len P. Weigandt, and his parents Marie (LeRoy) Bauer...

Fred J. Calaway

Fred J. Calaway

Feb 5, 2020

Fred J. Calaway Merrill, Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Samaritas Senior Living of Saginaw, with his family at his side. At the age of 79 years. The son of the late Fred and Irene (Benway) Calaway, was born on October 11, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. Fred married the love of his...

Genevieve Frances McKeage

Genevieve Frances McKeage

Feb 4, 2020

Genevieve Frances McKeage Stanton, Michigan, formerly of Hemlock, Michigan On February 4, 2020, Genevieve F. McKeage, age 93, surrounded by her loving family, passed into the waiting arms of her Creator. Jennie was born in St. Charles, Michigan January 23, 1927, the youngest child of the late Lawrence and Pearl (Burke) Moeller. She graduated from St. Charles High School in...

David Melick

David Melick

Feb 3, 2020

Dave, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper, as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest, at the age of 64. He was the son of the late David and Margaret (Gulick) Melick, and was born on January 1, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1974. He remained in...

Chad E. Turner

Chad E. Turner

Feb 3, 2020

Chad Turner of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at the age of 51 years. Chad was born on March 7, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Larry Turner and Sandra (Kimmel) and Bruce Wheelock. He was a graduate of Houghton Lake High School. Surviving are three children: Mitchell Turner, Beau Turner, and Hunter Turner; four...

Beatrice Lauretta "Bea" Haag

Beatrice Lauretta "Bea" Haag

Feb 3, 2020

Beatrice Lauretta "Bea" Haag of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Wellspring Assisted Living. She was 78 years old. Beatrice L. Haag was born on March 9, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to the late George and Bernice (Johndro) Gellatly. She was a 1959 graduate of...

John Raymond Gelski

John Raymond Gelski

Feb 1, 2020

Beloved husband, father and uncle went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2020. He was 66 years old. John was born on May 13, 1953 to the late Raymond and Margaret (Zimmer) Gelski. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed hunting, going up north and traveling. John was very hard-working, generous, smart and patient. He was a member of...

Katharyn M. Morley

Katharyn M. Morley

Feb 1, 2020

Katharyn M. Morley Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Bryon Center Manor. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Katharyn (Sackett) and Howell VanGorden was born February 19, 1931 in Albion, Michigan. She married George B. Morley, June 25, 1955. He passed away April 28, 1988. Katharyn was a graduate of Albion High School, Albion College...

Paul Combs

Paul Combs

Feb 1, 2020

Paul Combs Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison, with his family at his side. At the age of 65 years. The son of the late William B. and Louise M. (Cox) Combs, was born on February 10, 1954 at St. Marys Hospital, Saginaw. He was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are two...

Patricia Louise (Bates) Stapleton

Patricia Louise (Bates) Stapleton

Feb 1, 2020

Patricia Louise (Bates) Stapleton, age 94 of Hemlock, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2020. She was born to the late Marlin Clark Bates Sr. and late Elizabeth Antonie (Frana) Bates on April 12th, 1925. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Robert George Stapleton, oldest son, John Scott Stapleton, her siblings Perry Bates, Marlin C. Bates Jr., Anita...

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