Obituaries
Elizabeth Nagel
Mar 3, 2020
After a long-fought battle with cancer, Elizabeth Nagel, passed away, at home, with family, on March 3rd, 2020. The second daughter to Grace and Garland (Shanty) House, in Traverse City, Michigan. Elizabeth graduated from Traverse City High School and then attended Central Michigan University, where she obtained both Bachelor and Master’s degrees. During her career, she was an Artist, Author,...
Jerrold John Clairmont
Feb 29, 2020
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the age of 86 years. The son of the late John and Theo (Hutchins) Clairmont was born on September 26, 1933 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and attended Central Michigan University. Jerrold served in the Navy during the Korean...
Jerry Arthur Kackmeister
Feb 29, 2020
Jerry went peacefully home to his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Jerry was born in Saginaw, MI on February 7th 1939, to the late Arthur and Gladys (Benjamin) Kackmeister. He remained in Saginaw his entire life. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1957 and later served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964....
Lois A. Rohde
Feb 28, 2020
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Lois Hutfilz was born to the late William and Elsie (Wenzel) Hutfilz on June 16, 1934 in Saginaw. She graduated from Merrill High School as valedictorian, in the class of 1952. Lois married William J. Rohde on May 23,...
Richard "Dick" J. Tyson, Jr.
Feb 27, 2020
Richard “Dick” Jonothan Tyson, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at his home. He was 77 years old. Richard Jonothan Tyson Jr. was born on June 26, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Richard Leroy and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ackerman) Tyson. He attended Carrollton Public Schools and...
Jeffery A. Swift
Feb 25, 2020
Our loving brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020; at the age of 49 years. The son of the late Robert and Katherine (Weaver) Swift was born on March 15, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan. Surviving are three brothers and one sister: James Robert (Debra) Swift Jr., Keith Michael (Sherrie) Swift, Georgiana Marie Dietrich, Thomas Mathew...
Jack L. Zietz
Feb 25, 2020
Passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Age 68 years. Jack was born on October 22, 1951, son of the late Gustav “Jack” and Bernadette (Giltrop) Zietz, in Saginaw. He served in the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam Era. Jack married Donna Lee Kowalski on April 5, 1975. She survives him. He retired from General Motors after 31 years...
Emilee J. Woodruff and Autumn Melody-Noelle Wlock
Feb 25, 2020
Emilee Woodruff and Autumn Melody-Noelle Wlock of Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, and fiancée passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at their home. Emilee Jean Woodruff, age 23, was born on October 19, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shawn Woodruff and Hollie Michalski. She and her fiancé Michael A. Wlock welcomed their beautiful and cherished little...
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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...