Obituaries

James "Jim" Galen Nyquist

James "Jim" Galen Nyquist

Jan 6, 2019

James Galen Nyquist of Saginaw, formerly of Gwinn Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away suddenly on January 6, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital in Standish. He was 69 years old. Jim was born on December 21, 1949, to the late Donald Oscar and Phyllis Dorothy (Atwell) Nyquist. From an early age, he developed a deep passion and talent for...

Jimmy G. Husen

Jimmy G. Husen

Jan 6, 2019

Husen, Jimmy G. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved brother, uncle and friend, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2019, passing away at Wellspring, Frankenmuth, at the age of 73 years. He was born November 18, 1945, in Saginaw, to the late George Melvin and E. Luciele (Kanavel) Husen. He married Gail Haremski in 1972, and she...

Billy Ray Atkinson

Billy Ray Atkinson

Jan 5, 2019

Billy Ray Atkinson Saginaw, Michigan A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be with his Saviour, Saturday, January 5, 2019. Age 91 years. Billy Ray was born in Durham, North Carolina, the son of the late, Alice (Davis) and Stephen Atkinson on April 22, 1927, coming to Michigan in 1955. He had been employed at Grey...

Audrey Lou Hayman

Audrey Lou Hayman

Jan 4, 2019

Audrey Lou Hayman Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Lakeland, Florida Passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at New Hope, Bay City, MI. Age 80 years. The daughter of the late Dorothy (Sorensen) and John Johnston was born June 24, 1938 in Ludington, Michigan. She married Roger Louis Hayman, December 19, 1986; he passed away March 27, 2011. Audrey was very active...

Matthew LeRoy Spangler

Matthew LeRoy Spangler

Jan 4, 2019

Matthew LeRoy Spangler Merrill, Michigan Passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at St. Francis Home. Age 94 years. The son of the late Esther Minerva (Slick) and Roy Monroe Spangler was born September 1, 1924 in Hemlock, Michigan. He married Melva McNier, February 14, 1948. His wife of 70 years survives him. Matthew served in the U.S. Army during WWII....

Martin W. Dahl

Martin W. Dahl

Jan 4, 2019

Dahl I, Martin W. Saginaw, MI Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Brother, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 91. The son of late F. Anton and Eva (Foster) Dahl, was born in Midland County Michigan March 26, 1927. He married the love of his life, Betty V. Schardt, on September 4, 1948 in Angola, Indiana....

Joan Catherine Neuenfeldt

Joan Catherine Neuenfeldt

Jan 3, 2019

Joan Catherine Neuenfeldt Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the Bavarian Comfort Care. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Catherine (Gerger) and John Mayer was born August 5, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Duane Neuenfeldt, October 22, 1955. He passed away January 17, 1993. Joan was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Co. retiring with...

Jessie Richard Reed

Jessie Richard Reed

Jan 3, 2019

Passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born on February 19, 1945, son of the late Alex and Lucinda Reed, in Pace, Mississippi. Jessie enlisted in the Navy after high school and later served in the Army. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. Upon return from the service he worked...

Jeffrey A Phillips

Jeffrey A Phillips

Jan 3, 2019

Jeffrey A. Phillips Broad Ripple, Indiana Passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at Covenant Cooper at the age of 58 years. Jeff was born August 26, 1960 in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of the late Theodore and Carol (Peacy) Phillips. Jeff enjoyed woodworking, camping, bonfires and boating. Jeff had a great love for classic music. Surviving are two daughters; Tanya...

Marian Louise Beattie

Marian Louise Beattie

Jan 3, 2019

Beloved mother and grandmother passed unexpected on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Saginaw. She was 88 years old. Marian Louise Claeys was born in Shelby, Michigan on March 18, 1930 to the late Clyde E. and Louise M. (Kunst) Claeys. She was a proud graduate of Shelby High School and the University of Michigan. Marian received...

Reymundo F. DeLeon "Sonny"

Reymundo F. DeLeon "Sonny"

Jan 3, 2019

Went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Age 85 years. He was born on December 11, 1933, son of the late Pilar DeLeon and Angelina (Franco) and Polo Trejo, in San Marcos, Texas. Sonny married Consuelo Teneyuque on April 7, 1952. She survives him. He retired as a truck driver from Joe Danin Wool Company...

Ralph Wolpert

Ralph Wolpert

Jan 2, 2019

Ralph Duane Wolpert, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 97 years. Ralph was born to the late Reinhardt and Floy (Schneider) Wolpert on May 26, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan. He proudly served as a United States Marine during WWII and...

Goldie Catherine Sperling

Goldie Catherine Sperling

Jan 1, 2019

Passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the age of 93 years. The daughter of the late James and Hazel (Ashford) Stone was born on February 15, 1925 in Washington, D.C. She married Raymond Sperling on August 30, 1958; he survives her. She was a member of Frankenmuth United Methodist Church. Goldie sold Avon products for over 30 years....

June Rose Kreger

June Rose Kreger

Jan 1, 2019

June Rose Kreger, aged 95, passed serenely from this earth into Gods Kingdom on January 1, 2019, at the home of one of her sons in Bellaire, Michigan. The second child of Alby and Delia (Wolfgram) Schultz, June was born into this world on June 5, 1923, in Hemlock, Michigan. On June 14, 1941, she married Walter L. Kreger (deceased),...

John G. Hoffmann

John G. Hoffmann

Jan 1, 2019

Beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Bavarian Comfort Care. He was 84 years old. John George Hoffmann was born on November 28, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Roy and Marguerite (Wight) Hoffmann. He married the love of his life, Betty D. Fehrenbach on May 26, 1956 in Bridgeport, Michigan...

Nancy Enola Holvey

Nancy Enola Holvey

Dec 31, 2018

Nancy Enola Holvey Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Irene (Popp) and Eugene Lawrence was born June 18, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married John Adam Holvey Jr, August 29, 1953. He passed away October 10, 2010. Nancy was employed by Michigan National Bank and later...

Norman G. Archambault

Norman G. Archambault

Dec 30, 2018

Archambault, Norman G. Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Tawas, Michigan Passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Toni and Trish House, Auburn, at the age of 81 years. He was born February 1, 1937, in Saginaw, the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Brennan) Archambault. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1955. He married Deanna Holland...

Maria Ernestina "Ern" Rodriguez

Maria Ernestina "Ern" Rodriguez

Dec 30, 2018

Beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the age of 59 years. She was born September 3, 1959, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Antonio C. and Carmen (Valdez) Rodriguez. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of 1977. Ern had worked in the family businesses,...

Helen Louise Gross

Helen Louise Gross

Dec 30, 2018

Helen Louise Gross Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Wellspring Assisted Living. Age 99 years. The daughter of the late Anna (Reisig) and John Ziegler was born December 26, 1919 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School and attended Saginaw Business Institute. She married Keith D. Gross, May 26, 1941. He passed away April...

Frederick Lewis Thom

Frederick Lewis Thom

Dec 29, 2018

Passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Age 70 years. He was born on July 4, 1948, son of the late Leo and Noni (Purchase) Thom, in Saginaw. Fred married Betty Wachowicz on June 19, 1976. She survives him. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Fred retired as a Truck Driver from Copco Paper Company after...