Obituaries
Richard J. Housner, Sr.
Aug 4, 2018
Joined his beloved wife Pauline in Heaven on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the age of 90 years. The son of the late William and Artlett (Wright) Housner was born on March 15, 1928 in Saginaw. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Pauline Laviolette on November 29, 1952; she...
Dale Marvin Miller
Aug 2, 2018
Dale M. Miller Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of St. Charles Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, August 02, 2018. Age 83 years. He was born on April 19, 1935, son of the late Daniel and Clarabelle (Daniels) Miller, in Saginaw. Dale served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Moose Lodge #82. He loved raising...
Nancy L. Morin
Aug 1, 2018
Nancy L. Morin Birch Run, Michigan Our beloved mother, daughter and sister passed away on August 1, 2018, after a lengthy illness at the age of 60. Nancy was born December 31, 1957, in Saginaw to Theodore and Peggy Desrosier; they survive her. She married Gerald Morin on April 23, 1977; he predeceased her. She worked for Heartland Healthcare for...
Leo "Sam" Buggia
Aug 1, 2018
Buggia, Leo "Sam" Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, with his family by his side, following a brief illness. Age 77 years. Leo Samuel Buggia was born June 6, 1941, in Saginaw, the son of the late Ruth (Nielsen) and Leo L. Buggia. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School...
Jessica Lynn Keller
Jul 31, 2018
Keller, Jessica Lynn Standish, Michigan Beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was 27 years old. Jessica was born on August 22, 1990 in Saginaw Michigan to Tracy Keller and Richard Shreve. She was a 2008 graduate of Standish Sterling High School where she actively participated in the DECA program...
Kaye Ann Lent
Jul 30, 2018
Kaye Ann Lent (June 12, 1953-July 30, 2018) Saginaw, MI If you want to know the woman with the biggest heart, a champion with the most incredible sense of humor, and the international queen of rallying, then may we introduce you to Kaye Ann Lent. She was always doing fine. She gave you a generous smile no matter how she...
Eleanor Charlotte Hart
Jul 30, 2018
Eleanor Charlotte Hart Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 30, 2018. Born on December 23, 1918, in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Brettrager, Eleanor attended Saginaw Public Schools and the Saginaw Business College. She married Timothy Hart on November 14, 1942. In 1950, Tim and Eleanor built Hart Hardware and operated it until...
Roger Lee Kreger
Jul 30, 2018
Roger Lee Kreger Hemlock, Michigan Passed away on July 30, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Roger was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Ezra and Norine Kreger. He is survived by his sister, Diane (James) McQuiston, and brothers: Dennis (Joann) Kreger and Keith (Tammy) Kreger all of Hemlock. Roger was a farmer all his life, he...
Marianne Todd Close
Jul 29, 2018
Close, Marianne Todd Frankenmuth, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away early Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Huron Woods Nursing Center in Kawkawlin, at the age of 89 years. Marianne Malecke was born July 14, 1929, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Frank Jacob and Stella Victoria (Somerfeld) Malecke. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the...
Clarence Anthony "Sonny" Gaertner
Jul 29, 2018
Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 96 years. The son of the late Joseph and Anna (Wineicke) Gaertner was born on March 12, 1922 in Saginaw. He married Katherine Papst on April 14, 1945; she predeceased him on September 23, 2011. Clarence served in the U.S. Army Air Force, and...
Penelope Metropoulos
Jul 27, 2018
Penelope Metropoulos Saginaw, Michigan Went home to the Lord on July 27, 2018, at the age of 89 years. Most precious and adored mother of Effie (Richard Batch), Katherine Elizabeth and daughter-in-law, Susan; proud grandmother of Chloe (Andrea) and Miranda Batch; dearest sister of Louis (Marguerite) Chiatalas; beloved aunt, cousin and friend. The family would like to thank all the...
Ruth Elaine Hubbard
Jul 27, 2018
Ruth Elaine Hubbard Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2018, at the age of 64 years. Ruth was born January 2, 1954, in Oscoda, Michigan to the late David L. and Nancy H. (Stone) Huston. She worked as a phlebotomist and switchboard operator for Saginaw Medical Center for many years. She will be missed...
Susan Margaret Skuczas
Jul 27, 2018
Skuczas, Susan Margaret Merrill, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, aunt and friend, went home to her Lord on Friday, July 27, 2018, after fighting a lengthy illness. Susan was born on August 23, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Sadie (Allen) Rick. She graduated from Hemlock High School in 1965 and went on to earn a certificate in...
Clara Irene Vlassis
Jul 26, 2018
Clara Irene Vlassis Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at her home. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Catherine (Gunderman) and Charles Shuler was born August 24, 1931, in Shiawassee County, Michigan. She married William E. Vlassis, May 10, 1952. Her husband of 66 years survives her. She was an active member of St. Johns Episcopal...
June E. Feldotte
Jul 25, 2018
Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 94 years. The daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Juneman) Stephan was born on June 30, 1924 in Saginaw. She married Harry Feldotte on July 11, 1942; he predeceased her on December 25, 1975. She was a member of Faith Ev. Lutheran Church and...
Donna Maxine Knapp
Jul 24, 2018
Donna Maxine Knapp (nee Vasold) died peacefully in Largo, Florida on July 24th, 2018 at the age of 93. Donna is survived by two daughter and one son: Dawn and her husband Jack Haenlein Jr. of Florida; Wendy Garzella of Michigan; James Knapp of Pennsylvania. Seven grandchildren Jack and Lorie Haenlein, AnJynet and Michael Elliot, Dan Garzella, Carly and Matt...
Richard Carl Tamm
Jul 24, 2018
Tamm, Richard Carl Saginaw, MI Passed peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the age of 91. The son of the late Carl E. and Ester (Schering) Tamm, he was born March 21, 1927 in Chicago, IL He was the beloved husband of Colleen K. (Kotcher), who predeceased him on April 9, 2016; loving father to David C., daughter-in-law Candy of...
Kathryn Ann Rood
Jul 21, 2018
Kathryn Ann Rood Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Luther Manor. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late Thomas Everett and Anna Minett was born April 21, 1927 in Clinton, Indiana. She married Robert Rood, January 29, 1946. He passed away December 30, 2014. Kathryn was very active in local politics and community volunteering. She championed...
David Reyes, Jr.
Jul 21, 2018
David Reyes Jr. Saginaw, MI David died after a brief illness at the age of 39. The son of Olivia Soto Bivens and the late David Reyes Sr, was born April 11, 1979 in Saginaw, MI. David graduated from Arthur Hill High School in the spring of 1997. After graduation, David served his country admirably in the US Navy for...
Lawrence "Larry" Henry Moll, Sr.
Jul 20, 2018
Moll Sr., Lawrence "Larry" Henry Buena Vista Township, MI Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by family on July 20, 2018. Lawrence was born on July 19, 1929 to the late Henry William Moll and Mable Gertrude (Nelson) Moll. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany for WWII in the...