Obituaries
Sofie Lolita Juarez-DeLaCruz
Oct 25, 2018
Sofie Lolita Juarez-DeLaCruz Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved angel went to be with the Lord at 10:55 a.m. on October 25, 2018. Sofie was born 6 lb 4 oz., 21 inches long on October 12, 2018 at 10:47 p.m. to parents Mercedes DeLaCruz and Jason Juarez. During her 13 days here on earth she touched many lives and was deeply loved...
Christopher Walter Ruth
Oct 25, 2018
Born in Livonia, Michigan Resided in Saginaw, Michigan Christopher Walter Ruth, age 50, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was born on November 8, 1967 in Livonia, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School in 1985 and attended Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Throughout his professional...
James Peter Jesselaitis
Oct 24, 2018
James Peter Jesselaitis Hemlock, Michigan It is with great sadness that the family of James (Jim) Peter Jesselaitis announces his passing as a result of injuries from an auto accident, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the age of 43. Jim was born on May 9, 1975. He graduated from Swan Valley High School in 1993, and continued his education...
Lorraine Marie Kumar
Oct 24, 2018
Lorraine Marie Kumar Saginaw, Michigan The Lord gently called our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother home and to be united with her husband, Walter, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Age 96 years. Lorraine was born on July 26, 1922, daughter of the late Victor and Louise (Mikolaiczik) Zabelski, in Saginaw. She married Walter Kumar on September 13, 1947. He...
Jean Ann Morrison
Oct 24, 2018
Passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday October 24th 2018 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born September 14, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to William and Elise (Butzin) Popp. She married Frank Morrison on May 8, 1965 at St. James Lutheran Church in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High in 1962. Family and friends...
Richard Orr
Oct 24, 2018
Passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the age of 74 years. The son of the late Goldie and Irving Orr was born July 27, 1944 in Saginaw. Surviving are two children, Sheila Orr; Scott (Heather) Orr, all of Saginaw, MI; five grandchildren, Cesily, Alisha, Amber and Josh Gilman; Robby Orr; three great grandchildren, Hayden and Logan Green; Kora Cooper;...
Lorene J. Frederick
Oct 23, 2018
Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was 80 years old. Lorene was born on February 5, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Raymond and Josephine (Hart) Kelly. She married the love of her life, Earl Frederick on August 25, 1956, who survives her....
Laura E. Wint
Oct 23, 2018
Wint, Laura E. of Saginaw Township Beloved wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister and aunt passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the age of 32 years. Laura was born on August 25, 1986 in Bogota, Colombia. She married Shawn Wint on October 24, 2009; he survives her. Laura was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. She was employed by...
Lydia Irma Schmidt
Oct 22, 2018
Lydia Irma Schmidt Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Monday October 22, 2018. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Karoline Hilda Schmidt was born August 20, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised by her late grandparents, Robert and Lydia Karis. She was of the Lutheran Faith. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018,...
Samuel J. Eby
Oct 22, 2018
Samuel Jason Eby passed away peacefully on October 22, 2018, after a short battle with lung cancer. Sam was born August 30, 1932, in Petoskey, Michigan, the sixth child of ten born to his parents Israel and Alma, and graduated from Petoskey High School. Sam served in the Korean War in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1953...
Odin Richard Favel
Oct 22, 2018
Odin Richard Favel Bay City, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at Brians House. Age 80 years. The son of the late Grace (Morrison) and Richard Favel was born September 6, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1956. He served with the U. S. Navy from 1956 to...
Christopher Douglas "Chris" Thom
Oct 21, 2018
Beloved son, brother, grandson and uncle passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw with his parents by his side. He was 45 years old. Christopher Douglas Thom was born on August 26, 1973 to Dale D. and Cindy L. (Schuler) Thom. He graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1991. He briefly attended...
Ruth Borchard Klement
Oct 18, 2018
Ruth Borchard Klement Saginaw, Michigan Join us in celebrating Ruths life as she went home to heaven joining her husband, Augie, October 18, 2018. Ruth Lorraine Borchard was born October 22, 1923 in Saginaw to the late Frank and Elsie (Trier) Borchard. She married Augie Klement on June 6, 1942 and together they celebrated almost 75 years of marriage. Together...
Robert Howard Garrison
Oct 17, 2018
Robert Howard Garrison St. Charles, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Age 91 years. The son of the late Catherine (Fieger) and Howard Garrison was born December 28, 1926 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Donna Hirschman. She passed away in 1988. After Donnas passing, he met his longtime companion, Carolyn Thom, passed away in 2016. Robert proudly served...
Jake J. Williams
Oct 16, 2018
Passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Age 69 years. He was born on August 8, 1949, son of the late Jake and Agnes (Baase) Williams ,Sr., in Cadillac, Michigan. Jake was a member of The Brotherhood of Freedom Motorcycle Club and enjoyed riding his bike. He spent many years working side by side with his son Bobby in his...
Robert Paul Coppens
Oct 15, 2018
A much-loved father, grandfather, and brother, Robert Paul Coppens passed in peace Monday, October 15 at the age of 63 in Houston, Texas. Robert was born on October 2, 1955 in Saginaw, MI, where he lived for the majority of his life before spending recent years in the Houston, Texas area. He worked many years as a roofing estimator for...
Marilyn E. Stroebel
Oct 12, 2018
Marilyn Ethel Stroebel Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center. She was 81 years old. Marilyn Ethel Roe was born on January 24, 1937 in Midland, Michigan to the late Theodore and Laura (Bourcier) Roe, Sr. She married Ronald Duane Stroebel on January 28, 1956; he...
Geraldine "Gerry" McDivitt
Oct 11, 2018
Geraldine R. McDivitt (Gerry) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Samaritas Senior Living. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Nancy (VanderMulen) and John Charles Sandro was born June 9, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She married Robert Allen McDivitt, her husband of 61 years passed away October 20, 2015. Geraldine attended Flight Attendance School for...
Theodore E. "Ted" Reetz
Oct 11, 2018
Reetz, Theodore "Ted" Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the age of 89 years. The son of the late Curt and Elizabeth (Roggow) Reetz was born on September 19, 1929 in Saginaw. He graduated from Saginaw High School. He married his beloved wife Helen Koehler on January 31, 1951; she predeceased him...
Robert D. Thompson
Oct 11, 2018
Passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 11, 2018. Age 82 years. The son of the late Marie (Bishop) and Leo Thompson was born September 23, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and served with the U.S. Army. He married Lois (Elbers) Trieb, August 13, 1988. She passed away November 20, 2010. Robert was employed by General Motors,...