Obituaries
Eric W. Santhany
Sep 17, 2024
Eric Warren Santhany passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 17, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He fought with dignity and grace. Eric was born November 14, 1952 in Valdosta, Georgia. Although, he lived most of his life in Saginaw, Michigan. Eric graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in 1971 and was dedicated to his...
Donald “Don” Lee Christiansen
Sep 15, 2024
Donald “Don” Lee Christiansen, 88, of Saginaw, MI passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab Center.
Don was born in Flint, Michigan, to the late Ransom and Norma Christiansen on March 4, 1936. He graduated from Flint Technical High School in 1954. Don went on to earn an engineering...
Randy G. Hunter
Sep 15, 2024
Our loving husband and father passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Age 73 years.
Randy was born on November 7, 1950, son of the late Randy and Gertrude (Edwards) Hunter, in Saginaw. He married Stacy Gallery on August 27, 1983. She survives him. Randy retired from General Motors, Malleable Iron Plant in 1996 after many years of dedicated service. He...
Bernice Marie Gudaitis
Sep 13, 2024
Bernice Gudaitis (Zabel)Hemlock, Michigan
Bernice was born on June 3, 1946, in Hemlock, Michigan, to the late Alvin and Ruth Zabel. She passed away on September 13, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78.
Bernice is survived by her daughter, Chris (Greg) McMahon; son, Matt Gudaitis; granddaughter, Gracen McMahon; and siblings, Daniel (Violet) Zabel, Carl (Sharon) Zabel, Marcella (John) Bremer, Patricia Godwin, and...
Dorothy Ann Fahrenbruch
Sep 12, 2024
Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Maple Woods Manor. At the age of 85 years.
The daughter of the late Orval and Caroline (Pretzer) Wolfgram, Dorothy was born on October 18, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School. Dorothy married Paul W. Fahrenbruch on January 17, 1959. He preceded her...
Norman "Brud" Alfred Scheffler
Sep 11, 2024
Norman “Brud” Alfred Scheffler of National City, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was 92 years old. Brud was born on March 3, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Crandall) Scheffler. He was a...
"Pat" Patrick Charles Gilles
Sep 10, 2024
“Pat” Patrick Charles Gilles of Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, “papa”, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend peacefully went home to be with the Lord, with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 66 years old. Patrick Charles Gilles was born on December 19, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Arthur...
Beth Elaine Savard
Sep 9, 2024
Beth Elaine Savard, passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 90. Beth was born on November 1, 1933, in Hubbardston, Michigan, she lived a full life marked by her dedication to family, community, and her many interests.
An accomplished individual, Beth graduated as valedictorian from Gladwin High School in the class of 1951. She was married to Lloyd...
Paul Kevin Donahou
Sep 9, 2024
Paul Kevin Donahou, born on November 19, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on September 9, 2024. He was the cherished son of the late John Paul Donahou and Ellen Mary (Leuenberger) Donahou.
Paul's education began at Bridgeport High School, where he graduated as a member of the class of 1978. His time at high school was marked by his passion...
Grace Emery Manning
Sep 9, 2024
Grace Emery Manning of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 89.
Grace was born October 16, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Rexford and Natalie (Spencer) Emery. She resided in Saginaw her entire life, and was married to the late Dr. J.E. Manning.
Grace graduated from Saginaw High School in 1952. Throughout her life she...
Jan Marie Engler
Sep 9, 2024
Our loving wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2024. Age 70 years.
Jan was born on February 6, 1954, daughter of the late Raymond and Jean (Vasey) Thon, in Saginaw. She married Phillip Engler on May 18, 1985. He survives her. Jan had a loving, compassionate heart and enjoyed her many years...
Roger Edward Price
Sep 8, 2024
Roger Edward Price, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at home September 8,2024, surrounded by his devoted family.
Roger was born on February 10, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Herman and Grace (Mary) Price. Roger dedicated 47 years of his professional life to General Motors, where he served with pride as a team leader and was an...
Shirley Ann Schmidt
Sep 8, 2024
Shirley Ann Schmidt
Owosso, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw
Went to be with our Lord, Sunday, September 8, 2024. Age 93 years.
She was born April 6, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Howard and Francis (Smith) Stacey. She married Robert Schmidt on March 18, 1949, in Saginaw, MI. He preceded her in death on August 16, 1990.
Surviving are her daughters, Susan (Mike) Sobol,...
Alvin Adam Auernhammer
Sep 6, 2024
Alvin Adam Auernhammer
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Adira Nursing and Rehab. Age 90 years.
Alvin was born September 5, 1934, in Richville, Michigan, the son of the late Frank A. and Alma (Beyerlein) Auernhammer. He was a graduate of Vassar High School and served in the U. S. Army.
He married Joanne Burza, June 16, 1956. His wife of...
Crystal M. Kauer
Sep 5, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed on September 5, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 88. Born on September 21, 1935, in Oxford, England, to the late George and Rosetta (Budden) Fish; she lived a life rich in love and dedication.
Crystal came from England to Canada in 1959; then made her way to Saginaw. She...
Sandra Lee Wendland
Sep 4, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Wendland of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was 84 years old. Sandra Lee Rogel was born on April 20, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Charles and Eva (McDonald) Rogel. She was a proud 1959...
Joanne Elizabeth Huebner
Sep 4, 2024
Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.... but - most important - a child of God by His grace, and an heir of everlasting life in heaven through faith in Christ, her Savior.....was called by the LORD to heaven on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the age of 92 years after a brief stay at Covenant Medical Center - Cooper in...
Richard Gene Woodke
Sep 3, 2024
Passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the age of 92 years.
The son of the late Gene Cronkright and Isobel (Pateman) and Frank Woodke was born on November 15, 1931 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill Tech in 1947; then joined the U.S. Air Force. Richard married Nancy Clement on August 4, 1951; she predeceased him on March...
Kulwant Kaur
Sep 3, 2024
Kulwant Kaur of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was 80 years old. Kulwant Kaur was born on May 7, 1944, Sherpur, Punjab, India, to the late Karam Singh and Eshar Kaur. She married S. Gurdial “Lucky” Singh in 1966; he...
Kirk Edward Callender
Sep 2, 2024
Kirk Edward Callender
Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved companion, father and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the age of 43 years.
Kirk was born on September 19, 1980, son of the late James and Deanna (Elzerman) Callender, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. He was a graduate of Flushing High School, Class of 1998 and played the trumpet in the marching...
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