Obituaries

Melissa Elizabeth Voelker-Lovett

Melissa Elizabeth Voelker-Lovett

Jan 22, 2019

Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter and sister passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2019. She was 51 years old. Melissa was born in Saginaw on November 10, 1967. Melissa had a deep love for her children and grandchildren. She also had a passion for gardening and tending to flowers and loved animals, especially her dog, Honey. She is survived by her...

Anthony Paul Reynolds

Anthony Paul Reynolds

Jan 22, 2019

Anthony Paul Reynolds Saginaw, Michigan Anthony Paul Reynolds passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Great Lakes Rehab. At the age of 64 years. Anthony was born January 15, 1955 in Detroit, MI to William and Betty (Osborn) Reynolds. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Anyone with information regarding Anthony family or friends call the W. L. Case and...

Kayann O'Keefe

Kayann O'Keefe

Jan 21, 2019

Beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 78 years. The daughter of the late Raymond OKeefe and Florence (Sheltraw) Brown was born on October 27, 1940 in Saginaw. She graduated from St. Charles High School, the class of 1958. She retired as cook for the YMCA after 18 years of service....

Nancy Jo David

Nancy Jo David

Jan 21, 2019

Nancy Jo David of Fenwick, Michigan formerly of Hemlock Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home. She was 64 years old. Nancy Jo Tessin was born on February 20, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Wilburt and Roberta (Sleeseman) Tessin. She was a proud 1972 graduate of Hemlock High School. Nancy married Toby Joe David...

Lynda Rae Sutton

Lynda Rae Sutton

Jan 21, 2019

Lynda Rae Sutton, 70, of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away late Monday, January 21, 2019 at Indiana Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 16, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Harlan and Wilamine Naomi (Friar) Mills. Lynda was a proud 1966 graduate of Muncie Central High School. She married Michael O. Bergan on September 27, 1969; he preceded...

James Matthew Stewart

James Matthew Stewart

Jan 19, 2019

James Stewart of Saginaw Township Treasured son, brother, grandson and nephew passed away untimely as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was 20 years old. James Matthew Stewart was born on February 26, 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan to the Honorable Matthew J. and Julie A. (Ziozios) Stewart. He proudly graduated with honors from...

Leona Ann Anspach

Leona Ann Anspach

Jan 19, 2019

Leona Ann Harenchar Anspach, 92, of Saginaw, Ml, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019 with family by her side. She was born to parents Andrew and Mary (Andrykovich) Harenchar on April 25,1926 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Leona graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1944. She worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company as an operator advancing to chief...

Paul Richard Baumgartner

Paul Richard Baumgartner

Jan 17, 2019

Paul Baumgartner passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born on February 22, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Della (Saurer) and Dewey A. Baumgartner. Paul grew up on the family farm near Bluffton, Indiana. He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII and then received his Bachelor of Science in Civil...

Elaine Alma (Lyvere) Lorince

Elaine Alma (Lyvere) Lorince

Jan 17, 2019

Elaine Alma (Lyvere) Lorince, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 17,2019 at the age of 89 at her home in Hemlock. Elaine was born October 12,1929, in Brant, Michigan, to the late Herman and Hattie (Meyer) Krenzke. She was a...

Kathleen Ann Menter

Kathleen Ann Menter

Jan 16, 2019

Beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2019 at Covenant Hospital. She was 66 years old. Kathleen was born on February 4, 1952 to Bill and Eileen Ruble. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1970 and went on to earn a degree from Saginaw Business Institute. She married Daniel Menter on November 1,...

Paulette L. Fish-Ghazanfari

Paulette L. Fish-Ghazanfari

Jan 15, 2019

Passed away after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Age 61 years. She was born on July 19, 1957, daughter of the late Lorraine (Swanson) and Jerry Fish, Sr., in Saginaw. Paulette was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 1975 and a member of Sheridan Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, collected lighthouses and...

James Jacob Ruth

James Jacob Ruth

Jan 13, 2019

Bay City, MI formerly of Bridgeport, MI Passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 58 years. The son of the late Ronald and Helen (Erndt) Ruth was born on March 31, 1960 in Saginaw. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. James was known for his kind heart and spirit. Surviving are three siblings and their spouses,...

Louis R. Cribbins

Louis R. Cribbins

Jan 10, 2019

Passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Age 82 years. He was born on August 27, 1936, son of the late DeEtta (DuFresne) and Louis O. Cribbins, in Saginaw. Louis married Wanda Jane Hunter, she predeceased him on October 30, 2010. He then married Betty Rivett, she predeceased him on December 19, 2004. He served in the U.S. Marines and...

William Harry "Bill" Lee Jr.

William Harry "Bill" Lee Jr.

Jan 10, 2019

William Harry "Bill" Lee Jr. Harrison, Michigan Passed away Thursday January 10, 2019 at University of Michigan Hospital, at the age of 66 years. Bill was born January 15, 1952 in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of the late William H. and Mary E. (Bourdo) Lee Sr. Bill served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his five Children; Rebecca (David)...

Richard (Dick) Paul Haines

Richard (Dick) Paul Haines

Jan 10, 2019

Haines, Richard (Dick), Midland, formerly of Saginaw Former long-time Saginaw West Side businessman and Saginaw car salesman passed away Thursday Jan. 10, 2019 after a short illness. Dick was born April 15, 1932 to the late Paul & Ambra (Ellithorpe) Haines. He was a member of the Arthur Hill High School class of 1950 where he was Captain of the...

Cecile Edith McKenzie

Cecile Edith McKenzie

Jan 10, 2019

Passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Age 82 years. Cecile was born on July 1, 1936, daughter of the late Nellie (Gray) and Cecil Smith, in Saginaw. She married Frederick Robert McKenzie on October 10, 1953. He predeceased her on December 4, 2009. Cecile enjoyed gardening, playing cards, board games, boating with family and friends...

Dorothy (Wendzik) Friedl

Dorothy (Wendzik) Friedl

Jan 9, 2019

Friedl, Dorothy Lila (Wendzik), beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on January 9, 2019 with her family by her side. Dorothy was born October 10, 1940 to the late Harry & Helen (York) Wendzik of Birch Run. She married Jon Friedl and moved to Clio and as a homemaker raised three children who...

Joyce A. Demand

Joyce A. Demand

Jan 8, 2019

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away on January 8, 2019 at the age of 74 years. The daughter of the late Lavern and Gwendolyn (Bixby) Rogers was born on April 22, 1944 in Saginaw. She married Ronald Lee Demand on February 29, 1964; he predeceased her on June 26, 2007. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of...

Howard L. Sherman

Howard L. Sherman

Jan 8, 2019

Went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 08, 2019 at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Elmer and Edith (Grodrian) Sherman was born on August 15, 1934 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of 1953. Howard then served in the U.S. Army. He married Judy Burgoyne on November 11,...

Mary Ellen Wenzel

Mary Ellen Wenzel

Jan 6, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was 89 years old. Mary Ellen Fischer was born on June 19, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Ernest and Mabel (Frost) Fischer. She was a proud 1947 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Mary Ellen married Dale...