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Rose A. O'Brien

Rose A. O'Brien

Aug 30, 2018

Rose A. OBrien Breckenridge, Michigan Passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. She was thankful to have made it to 83 years old. Rose was born August 15, 1935, in Saginaw County the only daughter of the late Frank and Lydia (Peet) Dobschinsky. Rose graduated from Merrill High School in 1953. She married Donald J. OBrien in January 1968; he predeceased...

Joyce Ann Sawatzke

Joyce Ann Sawatzke

Aug 29, 2018

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpected on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home. She was 77 years old. Joyce Ann Wiles was born on January 10, 1941 in Saginaw to the late Maynard and Eleanor (Pritch) Wiles. She married Ronald A. Sawatzke on May 14, 1960 in Saginaw; he survives her. Joyce loved and cherished her family,...

Phyllis A. Goodrow

Phyllis A. Goodrow

Aug 29, 2018

Passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Marjorie M. (Taylor) and Carey Anderson Poling was born July 2, 1932 in Troy, Ohio. She married Fred Goodrow on October 20, 1980. Phyllis loved spending time with family and friends and planning events for everyone to get together and laugh and enjoy each others...

Geneva Paulette Goodman

Geneva Paulette Goodman

Aug 29, 2018

Our loving sister and aunt, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Age 74 years. Geneva was born on November 24, 1943, daughter of the late Bert and Lola (Wymer) Goodman, in Saginaw. God blessed our family with such a very happy and loving person. Geneva was very fond of animals, especially dogs and cats. She loved her family, whether...

John David Wartenberg

John David Wartenberg

Aug 26, 2018

John David Wartenberg Youngsville, North Carolina Formerly of Saginaw Our loving husband and father, passed away August 26, 2018, at his home in North Carolina, with family at his side. John was born to the late, George and Gertrude Wartenberg, January 28th, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan. John married Beverly Neidhardt, and they enjoyed 56 years of marriage, she survives him....

Thomas L. Frank

Thomas L. Frank

Aug 26, 2018

Thomas L. Frank Saginaw, MI Passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at St. Marys of Michigan at the age of 77 years. The son of the late Alfred T. and Eleanor A. (DeGroat) Frank was born on June 15, 1941 in Saginaw. Tom was a 1959 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation, he attended Saginaw Valley State...

Stacey Marie (Peaphon) Malace

Stacey Marie (Peaphon) Malace

Aug 24, 2018

Stacey Marie (Peaphon) Malace Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly from a motorcycle accident on August 24, 2018, at the age 46 years. Stacey was born January 21, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1990. She worked for Frankenmuth Credit Union as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Stacey was a fun loving woman that always brought her...

Robert W. Perry

Robert W. Perry

Aug 24, 2018

Robert W. Perry (Rob) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly, Friday, August 24, 2018, at his place of residence. Age 47 years. The son of Waydean Perry, Saginaw and Jimmy D. Perry, Gladwin, was born February 2, 1971 in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from Community Baptist Christian School, Saginaw. Robert enjoyed working on cars and was employed by Garys Auto Body...

Larry Brumwell

Larry Brumwell

Aug 23, 2018

Walter Lawrence "Larry" Brumwell, age 83, passed away at his home, August 23, 2018. He was born October 18, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter D. and Dorothy (DeMerse) Brumwell. Larry grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and graduated from the Sault High School in 1952. He attended Lake Superior State University when it was known as Michigan College...

Harold H. "Chip" Hiser

Harold H. "Chip" Hiser

Aug 23, 2018

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the age of 68.9 years. The son of the late Harold H. and Laura B. (Seeger) Hiser was born on August 29, 1949 in Saginaw. Harold graduated from Merill High School, the class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....

Jerimae Ruth Clark

Jerimae Ruth Clark

Aug 23, 2018

Jerimae Ruth Clark Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 81 years. The daughter of the late Ruth (Wobig) and James Davis was born December 1, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Jerry D. Clark, November 20, 1954. He passed away November 10, 1993. Mr. and Mrs. Clark owned and operated Winters Floor Covering....

Jerry M. Goodman

Jerry M. Goodman

Aug 22, 2018

Jerry M. Goodman Cadillac, Michigan formerly of Bridgeport Passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018, at the age of 82 years. Jerry was born October 15, 1935, in Arkansas to the late Bert and Lola (Wymer) Goodman. He married Shirley Carbeno on August 30, 1975; she predeceased him November 1, 2013. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of...

Helen L. Wolfgram

Helen L. Wolfgram

Aug 22, 2018

Wolfgram, Helen L Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center, Saginaw. Age 99 years and 51 weeks. She was a lifelong resident of Richland Township, Saginaw County and was the daughter of the late August and Pauline (Wenzel) Frederick. Helen was born August 29, 1918. She was confirmed in St. Johns Lutheran Church,...

Robert F. Smith

Robert F. Smith

Aug 21, 2018

Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Age 90 years. Robert was born on January 13, 1928, son of the late Fay and Edith (Hilborn) Smith, in Saginaw. He married Evelyn J. Stephens on November 9, 1946. She survives him. Robert served in the U. S. Navy and retired from E. W. Graft Construction...

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Ramsden

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Ramsden

Aug 20, 2018

Passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. Age 86 years. He was born on August 21, 1931, son of the late Veronica McKenna (Black) and Adrian Ramsden. Jerry raised by Veronica and Don McKenna, in St. Charles, MI. Jerry married Elizabeth (Betty) Davis on December 29, 1983. She predeceased him on December 25, 1998. He retired from Delphi Steering after...

Karon Lee Laviolette

Karon Lee Laviolette

Aug 20, 2018

Laviolette, Karon Lee of Freeland, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 20, 2018. She was 79 years old. Karon Lee Maiers was born on August 6, 1939 in Mayville, Michigan to the late Ralph and Grace (Sherk) Maiers. She was a proud 1957 graduate of Mayville High School....

John Deloss Bardoni

John Deloss Bardoni

Aug 18, 2018

John Deloss Bardoni Brant, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Hurley Medical Center. Age 82 years. The son of the late John and Winnie (Larkin) Bardoni was born January 26, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Mary Gambale, December 24, 1956. His wife of 60 years passed away March 8, 2017. John...

Sidney Dennis Strong, Jr.

Sidney Dennis Strong, Jr.

Aug 18, 2018

Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 83 years. The son of the late Sidney and Ann (Slaybaugh) Strong, Sr. was born on July 14, 1935 in Saginaw. He married Barbara J. Smith on August 3, 1957; she survives him. He retired from GM after 38 years...

Margarete Katherine Gaertner

Margarete Katherine Gaertner

Aug 14, 2018

Passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the age of 92 years. Margarete Katherine Bauer was born October 6, 1925 in Vienna, Austria to the late Johann G. and Maria (Mayer) Bauer. She met Ralph M. Gaertner during WWII and they were then married in Saginaw on February 15, 1947; he predeceased her November 30, 1990. Ralph was co-owner...

John W. Belill

John W. Belill

Aug 13, 2018

John W. Belill Birch Run, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2018, at the age of 67 years. John was born August 25, 1950, in Saginaw to the late Morris and Marion (Levan) Belill. He retired from General Motors after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of...

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