Obituaries

Leisha B. Gallery

Leisha B. Gallery

Sep 7, 2018

Leisha B. Gallery St. Charles, Michigan Our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away suddenly on September 7, 2018, at the age of 56 years. Leisha was born January 21, 1962, in Saginaw to the late Arthur and Nellie (Payne) Gallery. She was a hard worker. She enjoyed going to the casino and shopping, especially for Black Friday. Her...

Harold E. Coates

Harold E. Coates

Sep 7, 2018

The son of the late Myron and Edna (Allen) Coates, Harold was born on September 20, 1927. Harold was happily married for over 72 years to his teenage sweetheart, Mildred Clayton, marrying on June 23, 1945. Harold served nearly one year in the U S Army after WWII and was stationed in Hawaii. Upon returning home from the service he...

Edward G. McGarry

Edward G. McGarry

Sep 6, 2018

McGarry, Edward George of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at his home at the age of 81. Edward George McGarry was born on September 22, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late James and Dorothy (Hardy) McGarry. He proudly served his country with the United States Army, in Japan, following the Korean War. He married the...

Cooper Daniel-James Sova

Cooper Daniel-James Sova

Sep 3, 2018

COOPER DANIEL-JAMES SOVA You were born silent. Perfect and beautiful. Still loved. Still missed. Still remembered. Everyday. Stillborn. But Still Born. Cooper was born Monday September 3, 2018 at 6:12am to Joseph Daniel Sova and Alexandria Rene Dziuban. Surviving besides his parents are his Grandparents, Anthony Daniel Sova, Jennifer Lynn Cox and Joe(Margaret) Dziuban and Lynette Dziuban. Also many Aunts,...

Barbara Anne Bartlett

Barbara Anne Bartlett

Sep 3, 2018

Our loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. Age 78 years. Barbara was born on September 28, 1939, daughter of the late Ethel Faerber and Harry Backhus, in Glasgow, Montana. She married Donald Bartlett on September 12, 1959. He predeceased her on April 30, 2016. After thirty years of service, she retired from AT&T. Before moving...

Ann Hervert

Ann Hervert

Sep 2, 2018

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on Sunday, September 02, 2018 at Wellspring of Frankenmuth, at the age of 93 years. Ann Pavlicek was born on August 4, 1925, daughter of the late Anton and Katrina (Duda) Pavlicek. She married Joe Hervert on June 21, 1945; he preceded in death on May 21, 2003. Ann enjoyed garage...

Christopher A. Sivak

Christopher A. Sivak

Sep 1, 2018

Christopher A. Sivak Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved brother and uncle passed away on September 1, 2018, at the age of 47 years. Christopher was born November 2, 1970, in Saginaw to the late Andrew and Marsha (Klinefelt) Sivak. He loved being in the outdoors and gambling. He will be missed by his siblings, Jeffrey (Donna) Sivak, Alicia (Todd) Walkowski-Beechum, Robert...

Bruce W. Koeplinger

Bruce W. Koeplinger

Aug 31, 2018

Bruce W. Koeplinger Saginaw, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on August 31, 2018, at the age of 93. Bruce was born February 8, 1925, in Saginaw to the late Andrew and Clara (Mey) Koeplinger. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman during WWII. He married Deloris Hanks on June 19, 1948; she survives him....

Gerald Paul Sparr

Gerald Paul Sparr

Aug 31, 2018

Sparr, Gerald Paul "Jerry" of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday August 31, 2018, with his family by his side. He was 72 years old. Gerald Paul Sparr was born on May 9, 1946 in South Lyon, Michigan to the late Louis and Irene (Koloch) Sparr. He was a proud graduate of...

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....