Obituaries

Richard "Beagle" Vitek

Richard "Beagle" Vitek

Jun 24, 2019

Richard "Beagle" Vitek of Thomas Township Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was 79 years old. Richard Frank Vitek was born on December 14, 1939, the second twin son born to the late Joe and Marjorie (Spendlove) Vitek. He was a 1959 graduate of...

Charles F. Hartman

Charles F. Hartman

Jun 24, 2019

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on June 24, 2019 at the age of 73 years. The son of the late Anthony and Mildred (Schwartz) Hartman was born March 24, 1946 in Saginaw. He graduated from Saginaw High School- the class of 1964. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and...

Nanabelle Buckey

Nanabelle Buckey

Jun 24, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Monday June 24, 2019 at Close to Home Assisted Living at the age of 94 years. Nan was born on November 28, 1924 to the late Grover and Ethel (Spooner) Parks in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1941. Nan later married Donald Buckey on November 13, 1942 in...

Alma J. Westphal

Alma J. Westphal

Jun 24, 2019

Alma J. Westphal Saginaw, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home with her family at her side, at the age of 90 years. Alma Jane Worthington was born on March 6, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Eppley) Worthington. She graduated...

Margaret Jean Pietras

Margaret Jean Pietras

Jun 23, 2019

Margaret Jean (McKimmy) Pietras Saginaw, Michigan Age 93 years. Margaret went to heaven on Sunday, June 23, 2019, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 13, 1926 to Clayton and Hazel (Smith) McKimmy in Gladwin County. She married Stanley Pietras on November 27, 1948. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2007. Margaret...

Nina Lee Ritter

Nina Lee Ritter

Jun 23, 2019

Nina Lee Ritter Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Bremen, IN. She was 73 years old. Nina Lee Markert was born on May 9, 1946 to the late Alexander and Ava Markert. She was a proud 1965 graduate of Bay City Handy High School. Nina married Buddy Raymond Ritter in Saginaw,...

Jack Lowell Gregus

Jack Lowell Gregus

Jun 21, 2019

Jack L. Gregus of Saginaw Township Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center - Palliative Care Unit. He was 83 years old. Jack Lowell Gregus was born on January 14, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Rudolph and Marvel (DeSonia) Gregus. He...

Robert Grills Jr.

Robert Grills Jr.

Jun 21, 2019

Robert (Rob) James Grills Jr. 61, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019 from a long illness. Rob lived a full life, born in Flint, lived in Grand Blanc, Saginaw, Traverse City and spent 20 years in New York City. Rob will be missed by all who loved him and all who knew him. He had an uncanny knack to...

Frederick L. Goodrow

Frederick L. Goodrow

Jun 20, 2019

Passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the age of 88 years. The son of the late Loren and Marie (Pauli) Goodrow as born on October 8, 1930 in Flint. He married Phyllis A. Poling on October 20, 1980; she predeceased him on August 29, 2018. Frederick retired from General Motors in 1996. He was a member of the V.F.W....

Michael James "Mike" Brewer

Michael James "Mike" Brewer

Jun 19, 2019

Beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was 44 years old. Michael James Brewer was born on May 21, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert J. and Lois E. (James) Brewer. Mike held various jobs throughout his life, but had most recently worked as a cook for...

Jessica-Dawn Romero

Jessica-Dawn Romero

Jun 18, 2019

Our loving daughter, sister and aunt went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Age 29 years. Jessica was born on September 10, 1989, daughter of Jessie and the late Dawn (Orth) Romero, in Saginaw. She was a hairstylist, played the guitar and enjoyed modeling. Jessica loved fashion, making her own clothing and spending time with...

Enrique B. "Henry" Sanchez, Sr.

Enrique B. "Henry" Sanchez, Sr.

Jun 17, 2019

Our loving father, grandfather and brother went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2019. Age 91 years. He was born on July 15, 1927, son of the late Francisco and Catalina (Barsenas) Sanchez, in Mercedes, Texas. Enrique married Olga Medina on April 20, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas. She predeceased him on May 23, 1998. He...

Alice Mae LaBeau

Alice Mae LaBeau

Jun 17, 2019

Alice Mae LaBeau Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Emma (Wahl) and Andrew Anderson was born October 22, 1933 in Ingersol Township, Midland County, Michigan. She married Dale LaBeau, February 9, 1952. He passed away November 23, 2003. She was an active member of St....

Judith Anderson Stuart

Judith Anderson Stuart

Jun 16, 2019

Died on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late Corliss and Catherine (Dunlop) Anderson was born on July 5, 1936 in Highland Park, IL. She married Rev. Charles M. Stuart on June 28, 1958; he survives her. Judy attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in...

Joel Poynter

Joel Poynter

Jun 16, 2019

Passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Joel was born on January 29, 1953 to the late William and Genevieve (Krause) Poynter. He was a graduate of Roseville High School and later married Connie Persons on April 16, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan, she survives him. The couple shared 25 years together. Joel was an...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Agnew

Patricia Ann "Pat" Agnew

Jun 14, 2019

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Ascension St. Marys spending her last few moments with her son. She was 80 years old. Patricia A. Steffler was born on November 8, 1938 in Elwood City, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence and Ethel (Buchanan) Steffler. She was a proud graduate of Zelienople High School....

James "Jim" Smith

James "Jim" Smith

Jun 14, 2019

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. Age 87 years The son of the late Mary (McCormick) and John Y. Smith was born January 15, 1932 in Fremont Township, St. Charles, Michigan. He was a graduate of Hemlock High School, Class of 1950. He served with the U.S. Army, stationed in Okinawa. Jim...

Judith Rae "Judy" Redman

Judith Rae "Judy" Redman

Jun 12, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 73 years old. Judith Rae Glave was born on October 2, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Herbert L. and Lorraine F. (Heenan) Glave. She was a proud 1963 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Judy married the...

Ellen L. Rahn

Ellen L. Rahn

Jun 11, 2019

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. She was 75 years old. Ellen L. Wilson was born on February 11, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Albert and Laura (Scherzer) Wilson. She was a proud graduate of Hemlock High School. Ellen was employed in the health care field for many...

Margaret E. Knowlton

Margaret E. Knowlton

Jun 10, 2019

Passed away on June 10, 2019 at the age of 58 years. The daughter of the late John and MaryAnne (Gambali) Bardoni on August 7, 1960 in Saginaw. She married Troy James Knowlton on January 23, 1981; he predeceased her on March 1, 2014. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Margaret was an avid outdoorswoman, enjoying fishing...