Obituaries

Gary Lee Machette

Gary Lee Machette

Jul 8, 2018

Gary Lee Machette Carrollton, Michigan Passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Age 84 years. The son of the late Everette and Evelyn (Smith) Machette and grandson of Anna (Smith) and Wellington Smith; step-grandson of John Figger was born July 27, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. Gary graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army...

Debbie (Roe) Witkowski

Debbie (Roe) Witkowski

Jul 7, 2018

Witkowski, Debbie (Roe)\ Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, at the age of 61 years. Deborah Rae Roe was born May 26, 1957, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Bartley W. and Marilyn (Richey) Roe. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the...

David Massman

David Massman

Jul 7, 2018

David Massman Saginaw, Michigan Our loving husband and father passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Age 71 years. David was born on June 11, 1947, son of Duwane Massman and the late Marian (Davis) Massman, in Saginaw. He married Sam Lorranger on October 1, 1977. She survives him. He retired from General Motors after many years of service. David...

JoAnne L. McGrandy

JoAnne L. McGrandy

Jul 7, 2018

McGrandy, JoAnne L. Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the age of 86 years. JoAnne L. Catrain was born December 26, 1931, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Peter Joseph "Joe" and Anna (Giorgis) Catrain. She grew to womanhood in Saginaw, and graduated from...

Margaret Helen Williams

Margaret Helen Williams

Jul 7, 2018

Passed away on July 7, 2018 at the age of 98 years. She was born to the late Henry and Sophia (Moskal) Giltrop on October 21, 1919. She married Howard R. Williams on June 7, 1940; he predeceased her on December 28, 2012. They were married 72 years. Margaret worked for 20 years at Kresges in Saginaw. They liked to...

Jim J. Sygo

Jim J. Sygo

Jul 6, 2018

Sygo, Jim J. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 6, 2018, at the age of 68 years. Jim Joseph Sygo was born July 16, 1949, in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Cwiek) Sygo. He graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn with the Class of 1967. He...

Bryon Cherry

Bryon Cherry

Jul 5, 2018

Bryon Cherry Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, age 61 years. He was born on April, 14, 1957, son of Sally Coeur (Cherry) and the late Donald Coeur, in Saginaw. Growing up he was very active in sports and enjoyed watching all sports as an adult. He was an avid bowler, loved deer hunting, fishing and spending...

Richard L. Bruns Sr.

Richard L. Bruns Sr.

Jul 4, 2018

Richard L. Bruns Sr. Spaulding Township, Michigan Our beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, with his family by his side. He was 79 years old. Richard was born December 18, 1938, in Saginaw to the late John and Neva (Simmons) Bruns. He retired from General Motors in 1993 after 33 years...

Aimee Theresa DeShone

Aimee Theresa DeShone

Jul 3, 2018

Aimee T. DeShone, Saginaw, Michigan Aimee passed away on July 3, 2018 at the age of 101 at Healthsource, Saginaw. She was born, March 28, 1917, in Olmitz, Iowa and moved to Saginaw in 1933. Aimees spouse was Richter K. DeShone, who predeceased her. They were married on March 23, 1940. She is survived by two daughters - Suzanne Watz...

William Edward Armbruster

William Edward Armbruster

Jul 3, 2018

William Edward Armbruster Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at HealthSource Saginaw. Age 90 years. The son of the late Jenny (Leiner) and John Armbruster was born April 19, 1928 in Lakefield Township, Michigan. He married Wanda Greenwood, June 6, 1950. She passed away December 31, 2015. William served with the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a...

Karen Marie Holvey

Karen Marie Holvey

Jul 2, 2018

Karen Marie Holvey Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother and aunt passed away on July 2, 2018, at the age of 64 years. Karen was born November 7, 1953. She loved her family and her dogs. She was a very simple and easygoing woman. She will be missed by her children, Tabitha (Jason Haase) Lysogorski and Tonia (David Dutcher) Holvey;...

Joseph Andrew Alfano

Joseph Andrew Alfano

Jul 1, 2018

Alfano, Joseph Andrew Midland Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and nephew, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the age of 30 years. He was born February 5, 1988, in Saginaw, the son of Joseph Henry and Sherry Sue (Heath) Alfano. He graduated from Nouvel Catholic Central High School with the Class of 2006,...

Elizabeth May Greenwood

Elizabeth May Greenwood

Jul 1, 2018

Elizabeth May Greenwood Saginaw, Michigan Our loving mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 1, 2018. Age 87 years. She was born February 16, 1931 to the late Howard and Lena (Leiner) Gross in Brant, Michigan. Elizabeth married Robert Edward Greenwood in 1947 and shared a true love story together for 52 years. He predeceased...

William Edward Link Sr.

William Edward Link Sr.

Jul 1, 2018

William Edward Link Sr. (Bill) Saginaw, Michigan Died peacefully at home on July 1, 2018, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 85. Bill is survived by his wife, Georgian; children, William Edward Jr. (Nancy) of Saginaw, Perry (Kelly) of Saginaw, MaryAnn (Tom) Knowles of Grand Rapids, and Tracy Tolomio of Phoenix, AZ. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren...

Janet M. Lottridge

Janet M. Lottridge

Jun 30, 2018

Lottridge, Janet M. Fraser, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Beloved mother, sister and aunt, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Fraser Villa, at the age of 92 years. Janet Mardell Cooper was born October 8, 1925, in Kingston, Michigan, the daughter of the late Fred and Nellie (Peter) Cooper. She graduated from Kingston High School and received her Nursing Degree...

Kay Ann DeAgostino

Kay Ann DeAgostino

Jun 30, 2018

Kay Ann DeAgostino Saginaw, Michigan Went to her heavenly home and parents waiting, loving arms on Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born on February 21, 1964, daughter of the late Edward and Shirley Zehnder, in Saginaw. Kay was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. As the ultimate family vacation planner, Kay loved dining outside at the Cove in Leelanau,...

James Poineau

James Poineau

Jun 30, 2018

James "Chief" Poineau Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved brother, uncle and friend unexpectedly passed away on June 30, 2018, at the age of 56. Jim was born August 5, 1961 to the late Alfred and Donna (Toronjo) Poineau. He resided in St. Charles until 1984 then he moved to Zilwaukee to be closer to his family. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Herbert Dale Sullivan

Herbert Dale Sullivan

Jun 30, 2018

Passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 82 years. The son of the late Gertrude (Bradley) and John Sullivan was born December 2, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Barbara Ann Sawatzke, May 4, 1957. His wife of 61 years survives him. Herbert served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone, retiring with 35...

Noel Ceja

Noel Ceja

Jun 29, 2018

Noel Ceja Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother went home to the Lord on June 29, 2018, at the age of 83 years. Noel was born June 18, 1935, in Saginaw to the late Francisco and Mary (Alvarez) Ceja. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors after many years of service. Noel loved...

Marjorie Jean Mader

Marjorie Jean Mader

Jun 27, 2018

Marjorie Jean Mader Albee Township, Michigan December 15, 1924-July 27, 2018 Marjories husband John Mader predeceased her on June of 1986. Marjorie and John had five children: Son Charles, wife Robin of Burt, Michigan, daughter Cecilia Hughes, husband Robert of Beaverton, Michigan, son Lawrence Mader, Sandra of Burt, Michigan, daughter Mary Lou Creller, husband William of Frankentrost, Michigan, Paula Clements...