Obituaries

Fredrick "Fred" James Rohde

Fredrick "Fred" James Rohde

May 30, 2020

Fredrick passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the age of 62. He was born on November 16, 1957 to the late James and Agnes (Schrems) Rohde in Bridgeport. Fred graduated from Bridgeport High School, class of 1975. In 2002 he married Marcie Chisnell in Saginaw, they shared 18 wonderful years together. Fred worked for...

Stephen  Joseph Pluta Jr.

Stephen Joseph Pluta Jr.

May 29, 2020

Stephen “Steve” “Sonny” Pluta, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home. He was 70 years old. Stephen Joseph Pluta Jr. was born on January 3, 1950, in Jerome, Pennsylvania to the late Steve S. and Ann L. (Toath) Pluta. He was a proud 1967 graduate of...

Joel  Allen  Fribley

Joel Allen Fribley

May 28, 2020

Joel Allen Fribley of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved by many, Joel Fribley passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 64 years old. Joel Allen Fribley was born on March 7, 1956, in Ubly, Michigan, to the late Jack Geary and Orpha Jean (Allen) Fribley. He was a 1974 graduate of Arthur Hill High School...

Mary Lou Conley

Mary Lou Conley

May 28, 2020

Mary Lou Conley (Boshaw, England) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Age 74 years. Mary Lou was born, October 1, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of the late Lyle and Gladys Dundas. She enjoyed fishing, the Detroit Tigers and NASCAR. Surviving are her husband and friend, Mike Boshaw, son, Gene England, Grandson, Zachary Renshaw,...

Michael  William Story

Michael William Story

May 27, 2020

Michael William Story of Saginaw passed away peacefully following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was born August 23, 1965 to William Randall and Carmelyn (Cruson) Story in Jackson, Michigan. Mike grew up in Thomas Township and attended Swan Valley schools graduating in 1984. He was an athlete who played basketball and was a...

Tony Shavrnoch

Tony Shavrnoch

May 27, 2020

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home at the age of 82. Tony was born on February 4, 1938 to the late Anton and Bay Eujean (Adams) Shavrnoch in Saginaw. He attended Saginaw High School and later served in the United States Navy from 1955- 1959. On February 18, 1957...

Betty  Osborne

Betty Osborne

May 26, 2020

Beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020; at the age of 97 years. The daughter of the late Ray and Mary (LaDuc) Osborne, Betty was born on March 11, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. Betty worked 25 years of service as a switchboard operator for King Communications; she then...

William Michael Greenwood

William Michael Greenwood

May 25, 2020

William Michael Greenwood James Township Passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at his home. Age 70 years. The son of the late Dorthea and Edward Greenwood was born September 1, 1949 in Hemlock, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School and served with the U. S. Army. He married Diane L. Morford, May 1, 1976. She survives him. He was...

Donald "Don" Lown

Donald "Don" Lown

May 24, 2020

Donald “Don” Lown Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital; at the age of 59 years. The son of the late Claude D. Jr. and Jacqueline M. (Dubay) Lown, Don was born on May 3, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. Surviving are his son: Timothy (Shanon) Sian; one granddaughter: Malorie McKechnie; two sisters and...

Stephen Joseph Kelley

Stephen Joseph Kelley

May 23, 2020

Our loving husband, father and Joepa passed away peacefully at his home on May 23, 2020, surrounded by his wife and two daughters after a courageous battle with cancer. Age 70 years. Steve was born on May 13, 1950 in Altoona, PA to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Kelley. He moved to Saginaw in 1969. He married his soulmate and...

Bernard C. Krueger, Sr.

Bernard C. Krueger, Sr.

May 23, 2020

Bernard C. Krueger Sr. Thomas Township Passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at Covenant-Harrison, at the age of 76 years. Bernard was born November 14, 1943 in Saginaw, the son of the late Arnold F. and Esther M. (Thomas) Krueger. He married Kayann Wilson May 21, 1966. Kayann Predeceased Bernard June 12, 1998. He was a member of St. Peter...

Orval "Lee"  Dawley

Orval "Lee" Dawley

May 23, 2020

Orval “Lee” Dawley of Oscoda, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at St. Mary’s of Michigan – Saginaw. He was 73 years old. Orval Lee Dawley was born on June 6, 1946, in Gladwin, Michigan, to the late Ivan and Esther (Lehmann) Dawley. After high school, Lee began working as...

Rita  Louise McAllister

Rita Louise McAllister

May 23, 2020

Rita L. McAllister of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was 91 years old. Rita Louise Vallier was born on March 23, 1929, to the late Edward and Clara (Proton) Vallier. She was a proud graduate of Engadine High...

Phyllis Marie Hayes

Phyllis Marie Hayes

May 21, 2020

Phyllis Marie Hayes, beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother entered into a peaceful rest on May 21, 2020, following a lengthy illness. Age 58, born June 29, 1961 in Saginaw Michigan to the proud parents of Eddie & Phyllis Holliman. Marie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and worshiped at Harris Temple Church of God in Christ for...

Barbara Ann  Bradtke

Barbara Ann Bradtke

May 20, 2020

Barbara A. Bradtke. 6/5/1932 – 5/20/2020, died peacefully in her sleep while recovering from hip surgery. She bravely battled dementia for the last 6 years of her life, living in her own home as was her wish, in the care and companionship of her son Mark, and his wife, Mary Rita. Born to Leo S. Koch and Hilda M. Koch...

Elmer  Emil  Kuelske, Sr.

Elmer Emil Kuelske, Sr.

May 20, 2020

Elmer Emil Kuelske Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, he was 83 years old and died due to the global wide health pandemic, Covid-19.He was born on January 17, 1937, to Albert and Kathleen (Klomp) Kuelske who proceeded him in death along with three brother's; one sister; and one nephew. Elmer leaves his wife, Ruth (Feuerstein)...

Waydean  Rae  Perry

Waydean Rae Perry

May 20, 2020

Waydean Rae Perry of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was 73 years old. Waydean Rae Ireland was born on September 25, 1946, to the late Wayne and Helen (MacLennan) Ireland. She was a proud graduate of Mount Morris High School. Following graduation, Waydean married Jimmy...

Donna Louise Martin

Donna Louise Martin

May 19, 2020

Donna Louise Martin, Zilwaukee, Michigan Passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born February 17, 1943 in Saginaw MI to the late Albert and Jeanette Sieb. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She married Ronald A. Martin, her loving husband of 58 years on September 29,...

Ronald and Donna Martin

Ronald and Donna Martin

May 19, 2020

Donna passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born on February 17, 1943, daughter of the late Albert and Jeanette Sieb, in Saginaw. Ronald passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. Age 76 years. He was born on July 19, 1943, son of the late Lee and Irene (Joseph) Martin, in Saginaw. Ronald and...

Kris Farrell Smith

Kris Farrell Smith

May 19, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 58. He was born February 7, 1962 in Saginaw, the son of Nancy (Spence) Smith and the late Arthur Calvin Smith. Kris graduated from high school at The Hill School in Pottstown PA, class of 1980. He then graduated from Purdue University in December 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree...