Obituaries

Louis J. "Whitey" Wheeler, Sr.

Louis J. "Whitey" Wheeler, Sr.

Nov 6, 2018

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 2018 at the age of 80 years. The son of the late Floyd and Louella (Froats) Wheeler was born on October 11, 1938 in Empire, MI and grew up in the Fosters area. Louis retired in 2006 from Waste Management after 47 years...

George Dominguez

George Dominguez

Nov 5, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 5, 2018. Age 66 years. He was born on April 1, 1952, son of the late Nancy (Lizarraga) LeFevere and Jorge Dominguez, in Saginaw. George was a computer wiz and loved to repair and rebuild them. He enjoyed watching and collecting movies, listening to Classic Rock and anything Science. George enjoyed spending time with...

Edna Faye Dean

Edna Faye Dean

Nov 3, 2018

Edna Faye Dean Bridgeport, MI Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, November 03, 2018 at Covenant Harrison at the age of 77 years. Edna was born on June 12, 1941 in Alabama, the daughter of the late Jane Grant. On July 18, 1974 she married LeMoyne "Lee" Dean in Saginaw. He predeceased her on August 23, 1998....

Ralph Carl Bluemer

Ralph Carl Bluemer

Nov 3, 2018

Ralph Bluemer of Hemlock, Michigan Passed from this life to the next at his home on Saturday, November 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Ervin and Dorothy (Clapp) Bluemer the most wonderful in-laws a wife could have, on July 24, 1941. Ralph retired from agriculture, various farming operations, including his own 50 acre...

Florence R. O'Dell

Florence R. O'Dell

Nov 2, 2018

Our loving mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2018. Age 89 years. She was born on July 30, 1929, daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Kleinfeld) Rose, in Bayport, Michigan. Florence married Elmer ODell on December 23, 1950. He predeceased her on September 20, 1991. She was an original founder of...

Ruth Mary Rohn

Ruth Mary Rohn

Nov 2, 2018

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 79 years old. Ruth Mary Neuenfeldt was born on May 25, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late, Wilbert Emil Carl and Mary Louise (Darby) Neuenfeldt. She was a proud graduate of Hemlock High School. Following graduation, she married...

Valentine "Val" Coeur

Valentine "Val" Coeur

Nov 1, 2018

Valentine "Val" Coeur Bridgeport, MI Passed away on October 27, 2018 at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Raymond and Hazel (Morton) Coeur was born on January 28, 1934 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School; the class of 1958. Val then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married...

Donald A. Schade

Donald A. Schade

Nov 1, 2018

Donald A. Schade, age 83 passed away last Thursday evening November 1, 2018. He was born July 27, 1935 to the late Hilda (Schlitt) and Russell Schade. Don grew up in Saginaw. He attended South School and Arthur Hill H.S., class of 53. Don was employed by Consumers Power, retiring with 25 years of service. At the time of retirement,...

Nada Soddt

Nada Soddt

Nov 1, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 01, 2018 at HealthSource of Saginaw at the age of 85 years. The daughter of the late Abdel Rezet and Lila (Mahlib) Abounassif was born on February 10, 1933 in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. She married Omar Soddt on August 2, 1973 in Lebanon and they moved to Saginaw, Michigan. She worked as a seamstress,...

Dolores A. Hochhalter

Dolores A. Hochhalter

Nov 1, 2018

Dolores A. Hochhalter Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Anne (McCommon) and Fred Roberts was born September 18, 1936 in Dearborn, Michigan. She married Wilbur Hochhalter, September 25, 1954. Her husband of 49 years passed away September 12, 2004. Dolores was employed by K Mart, retiring with over 30 years...

Patrick Michael O'Connor

Patrick Michael O'Connor

Oct 31, 2018

Patrick Michael OConnor, loved by many, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 31, 2018 at his home. He was 60 years old. He was born on April 7, 1958 to Charles Frederick IV and Mary Jane (Griffus) OConnor. He was a proud 1976 graduate of Buena Vista High School. Upon graduation he received his associate degree...

Frank W. Izzo

Frank W. Izzo

Oct 30, 2018

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Frank William Izzo, loving husband, father, and grandfather announce his passing at the age of 76. On Tuesday October 30, 2018, he went home to be with his heavenly Father. He was born August 11, 1942, son of the late Anthony and Rosalia (Dimercurio) Izzo, in Detroit. Frank...

Elaine Marie Alsgaard  (Lil)

Elaine Marie Alsgaard (Lil)

Oct 29, 2018

Passed away on Monday October 29, 2018 at her daughters residence in Perrysburg, OH, at the age of 99 years. The daughter of the late James and Edith Rockwood Kavanagh and step-father Guy Rickard was born on July 7, 1919 in Saginaw, MI. She attended Saginaw High School. She first worked at Lufkin Rule until she married. She worked numerous...

Ernest J. (Sam) Naessens

Ernest J. (Sam) Naessens

Oct 29, 2018

Ernest J (Sam) Naessens Merrill, Michigan Ernest J. (Sam) Naessens passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 87. Son of the late Maurice and Evelyn (Siler) Naessens. Sam was born on December 3, 1930 in Merrill where he grew up and resided his entire life. He married Mary Dengler on May 1, 1954. She preceded him...

Marlene Frances Doyle

Marlene Frances Doyle

Oct 29, 2018

Marlene Frances Doyle Saginaw, Michigan Marlene passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at St. Marys of Michigan, after a long battle with cancer, with her children by her side. She was 70 years old. Marlene Frances Williamson was born on November 12, 1947 in Sandusky, MI to the late Clarence and Georgina (Kirkbride) Williamson. She was a proud 1965...

Catherine Mae Sturgeon

Catherine Mae Sturgeon

Oct 28, 2018

Beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly in her home. She was 72 years old. Catherine Mae Sturgeon was born on February 23, 1946 in Cloverport, Kentucky to the late Charles and Gladys (Weatherholt) Sturgeon. She was a proud graduate of Frederick Fraize High School. She was employed as a Deli Manager with Meijer on Tittabawasee, retiring after over...

Kevin Taylor

Kevin Taylor

Oct 27, 2018

Kevin Taylor Henderson, NV Formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 27, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a boating accident, at the age of 63 years. Kevin was born December 15, 1954, the son of Kenneth and Kathleen (Dubay) Taylor, in Saginaw. He graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School Class of 1973. Kevin graduated with...

Kathleen Gould

Kathleen Gould

Oct 27, 2018

Kathleen Gould Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at St. Francis Home, at the age of 90 years. Kathleen was born September 28, 1928 to the late Henry and Gertrude (Foye) Martin in Hemlock. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Kathleen was an avid Michigan sports teams supporter, especially of the Detroit Tigers. Surviving her...

Timothy Dale Bishop

Timothy Dale Bishop

Oct 27, 2018

Passed away Saturday October 27, 2018 at 45 years of age. Tim was born June 1, 1973 the son of the late Bernice Louise Bishop (Ferris) and Edward Butler Bishop. Tim is survived by his siblings, Keith Foote, Alan (Julie) Foote, Kurt (Tammy) Foote; his nieces and nephews, Tyler, Travis, Caleb, Parker Foote, Daniel (Stephine) Tipper, grand-nieces and nephews, Kayla,...

Hattie Hall

Hattie Hall

Oct 26, 2018

Hattie Hall Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday October 26, 2018 at Covenant Cooper at the age of 84 years. Hattie was born June 29, 1934 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Vern and Bertha (Knights) Hall. A memorial service will take place 10:00 a.m. Friday November 9, 2018 at The W.L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Rd....