Obituaries
Nancy Fitch
May 9, 2019
Fitch, Nancy Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2019 at the Iosco Medical Care Facility at the age of 84 years. Nancy was born on November 6, 1934 to the late Fred and Souphrina (LaLonde) Kneuss in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Nancy later married Robert Fitch on May 7, 1955...
Sally J. Horn
May 8, 2019
Our loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Age 88 years. Sally was born on October 30, 1930, daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Bishop) LaPorte, in Saginaw. She married the love of her life, Richard L. Horn, on July 29, 1950. He predeceased her on August 9, 2018. Sally was a graduate of...
Dorothy Bell
May 8, 2019
Bell, Dorothy Saginaw, Michigan Dorothy Adeline Bell, beloved wife of 53 years of the late Charles Bell, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019 following a brief struggle with a stroke. She celebrated her 99th birthday on May 8th! She was born to Daisy Bricker and Wilford Bricker. She was an only child. Dorothy was a lifelong Saginaw resident. She...
Georgena A. Dilts
May 8, 2019
Georgena A. Dilts Alpena, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Wednesday May 8, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Georgena was born January 18, 1927 in Flint Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Carrie (Anderson) Gosselin. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Alpena. In 1946, she left...
Nancy Jean Beyer
May 6, 2019
Nancy Jean Beyer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday May 6, 2019 at Samaritas of Saginaw. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Harriet (Losee) and Carl Beyer, was born August 5, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1958 and attended Saginaw Business College. She married Bernhard R. Beyer, December 2,...
Marilyn Lucille Pringle
May 6, 2019
Marilyn Lucille Pringle Of Merrill, MI Monday, May 6, 2019, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away, age 94 years, after a brief illness. Marilyn Lucille Swarthout Pringle was born September 19, 1924 to the late Vernon and Mary (Wolfgang) Swarthout in Wheeler, Michigan. She was one of 13 children. Marilyn married Gerald Pringle on March 31,...
Jack L. Spindler, Sr.
May 5, 2019
Passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 86 years. The son of the late Otto F. and Helen (Gooding) Spindler was born on March 26, 1933 in Saginaw. He married Elaine LeTourneau on April 25, 1975; she predeceased him on March 14, 2016. Jack retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after 37 years of service. He enjoyed...
Nancy Jewell
May 5, 2019
Jewell, Nancy Brant, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 at Masonic Pathways at the age of 83 years. Nancy was born on October 23, 1935 to the late Walther and Frances (Mattes) Schmidt in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of Merrill High School. Nancy later married Duane Jewell on...
Mary Francis Coon
May 4, 2019
Mary Francis Coon of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was 87 years old. Mary Francis Coon was born on August 9, 1931, to the late George and Ella Mae (Nichelson) Ledford. Mary married Joseph Thomas Frollo on November 8, 1952....
Maxine Lorraine Hensler
May 4, 2019
Maxine Lorraine Hensler Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Meadowview Manor. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Helena (Rieck) and Louis Rau was born July 14, 1931 in Tittabawassee Township, Michigan. She married Dale O. Hensler, December 16, 1950. Her husband of 68 years survives her. Maxine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church,...
Ruth Schmittou
May 4, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 04, 2019. Age 88 years. Ruth was born on March 3, 1931, daughter of the late Wade and Ida May (Green) Waynick, in Dickson County, TN. She married Paul Schmittou on August 23, 1948. He predeceased her on July 2, 2013. Ruth was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and retired from St. Marys...
Dorothy Jean (Wurtzel) Murin
May 4, 2019
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. She was 92 years old. Dorothy Jean Wurtzel was born on March 30, 1927 in Thomas Township, to the late Edward and Anna (McInnis) Wurtzel. She was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School....
Kenneth "Ken" M. Hasse
May 3, 2019
Passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Wellspring Assisted Living; he was 96 years old. Kenneth Mertin Hasse was born on April 4, 1923, in Swan Creek, Michigan, the son of the late Aaron and Minnie (Hofacer) Hasse. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation, Ken began working for General Motors - Malleable until he...
Dale T. Peterson
May 3, 2019
Dale T. Peterson Of Saginaw, MI Beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2019. He was 79 years old. Dale was born on February 20, 1940 to the late Melvin and Genieve (Manning) Peterson. He married Eunice Winterstein on June 29, 1963; she survives him. He proudly served his country in Germany for...
Robert M. Dunn
May 3, 2019
Dunn, Robert M. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Bob was born June 25, 1941, in Saginaw, the son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Lang) Dunn. He married Ruth Ann Matuzak August 27, 1960; she survives him. He retired from General Motors in 2003, after many years of service. He was...
Claire L. Kowalak
May 2, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Thursday May 2, 2019. Age 84 years. Claire was born on June 2, 1934, daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Grant) Gagne, in Biddeford, Maine. She loved caring for her family. Claire enjoyed puzzles, fishing, camping, shopping, watching Animal Planet and spending time with her family and friends. Claire will be missed by her daughters,...
Carla Ann Hill
May 1, 2019
Carla Ann Hill Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. at her home. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Anna M. (LaLonde) and Albert F. Sohn was born July 14, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Albert W. Hill Jr, December 10, 1999. He survives her. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Surviving besides...
Lila Mae Koch
May 1, 2019
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Barton Woods Assisted Living in Freeland. She was 88 years old. Lila Mae Stark was born on May 10, 1930, in Saginaw, to the late Paul and Gladys (Loeffler) Stark. She married William E. Koch on September 1, 1950; he preceded her in death on April...
Robert "Bob" Steltzriede
May 1, 2019
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019, at the Toni and Trish House, at the age of 87 years. The son of the late Otto and Nellie (Leace) Steltzriede was born on April 17, 1932 in Saginaw. Bob was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1951. He continued his education...
Beth Ann Davis
May 1, 2019
Beth Ann (Morse) Davis, 72, passed to her eternal reward on May 1, 2019. She is walking the streets of gold with her mom, dad, and her brother Bob. Beth was born on May 31, 1946 in Bay City, MI to the late Rev. Robert and Louise (Sheldon) Morse. Most of her life was lived out of Shields, MI. Beth...