Obituaries
Carolyn Benson
Jun 11, 2018
Carolyn Benson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday June 11, 2018 in Saginaw, MI. at the age of 79 years. Carolyn was born September 17, 1938 in Detroit, MI to Carroll (Cal) and Martha (Peters) Sutton. After graduation from Gross Pointe South High School, she attended Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. She worked as a high school...
Trinity Marie Barrett
Jun 8, 2018
Our beautiful bubbly, sassy, determined little girl decided to let go to be with our lord after 7 years of battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. Trinity was an inspiration to many; she touched so many people in her short life. Trinity enjoyed many things some of her favorites were: crafting, painting, soccer, dancing ballet, reading, and spending quality...
Vivian Edna Dunning
Jun 8, 2018
Vivian Edna Dunning Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Gladwin, Michigan Passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at her home. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late Eldo and Gladys (Koontz) Eagleson was born January 21, 1926 in Flint, Michigan. She was married to Floyd Warren Dunning for 55 years. He passed away in 1998. She was employed by Pankonin Drug...
Linda Ann Tackman
Jun 8, 2018
Linda Ann Tackman 1957 - 2018 Linda Ann Tackman, 60, was born October 5, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan and passed away on June 8, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. She was the second of eight children of Earl and Barbara Tackman. She married to Matthew Himmelein on May 2, 1975. Linda was known and loved by everyone for her giggle...
Judy Ann Tucker
Jun 7, 2018
Judy Ann Tucker formerly Judy Obuchowski passed away Thursday June 7, 2018 due to a long term illness. Age 62. Residing in Saginaw Michigan. Judy was preceded in death by her father Robert Obuchowski, and sister Diane Rhodes. Survived by daughter Jaime Tucker-Simpson, granddaughter Alexis Simpson. Mother Louise Obuchowski. Brother Robert Obuchowski Jr. Sisters Linda LaPan, Jean Armstrong, Cheryl Geese...
Lynn Marie Hodges
Jun 7, 2018
Lynn Marie Hodges St. Louis, Michigan Passed away on June 7, 2018, at the age of 60 years. Lynn was born August 27, 1957, in Saginaw to the late Herbert and Adeline (Tack) Hodges. She was a member of Breckenridge Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed making crafts and blankets, coloring and traveling. She is survived by her siblings, Paul (Angelica Tripp)...
Waynard Billeter
Jun 6, 2018
Waynard Billeter Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Age 89 years. He was born on September 7, 1928, son of the late Henry and Oleta (Lapworth) Billeter, in Saginaw. Waynard married Doris Neiderquill on September 9, 1950. She survives him He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Waynard retired from U. S. Graphite...
Joanne B. Booth
Jun 4, 2018
Joanne B. Booth Oscoda, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Joanne was born June 10, 1942 in Saginaw to the late Charles and Margaret (Gaiser) Ballard. She married Ronald Booth, Sr. on January 26, 1961 and he survives her. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Oscoda and formerly...
Dorothy Mae Lamping
Jun 3, 2018
Dorothy Mae Lamping, surrounded by her loved ones, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the age of 88 years. A beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and much more, Dorothy was born March 6, 1930 to Ezra H. and Emmaline (Cosens) Miller. The first of eleven children, she was raised on farms in...
Helen Marie Davis
Jun 3, 2018
Passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 94 years. The daughter of the late Archie and Anna (Phelps) Clark was born on August 25, 1923 in Saginaw County. She married Jack L. Davis on April 27, 1942; he predeceased her on Feb. 25, 1971. Helen retired from Merrill Community Schools in 1988. She was a devoted...
Billie Lou Princinsky
Jun 2, 2018
Devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Billie was born on November 17, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the Edith Schoof and the late Delbert Schoof. She married Daniel Lee Princinsky; he predeceased her on February 9, 2017. Billie retired from MD Anderson Hospital in Texas having worked...
Josephine Symons Lee
Jun 2, 2018
Josephine Symons Lee passed away at home on June 2, 2018. She was born August 24, 1927 in Saginaw to the late John W. (Ben) and Helen Church Symons. Josephine was married to Charles J. Lee on October 11, 1952 who predeceased her on April 4, 2005, and leaves four children, Charles H. (Denise) Lee Bay City, Josephine Lee, Saginaw,...
Kurt C. Simpson
Jun 2, 2018
Kurt C. Simpson Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away with his family by his side on June 2, 2018, at the age of 61 years. Kurt was born July 26, 1956, in Saginaw to the late Charles and Rita (Klemm) Simpson. He previously worked for Mid-States Bolt and Screw. He currently was employed by Drakes...
Gust J. Kookootsedes
Jun 1, 2018
Gust J. Kookootsedes, 88, passed away on the evening of June 1, 2018 at his home in The Woodlands, Texas. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 66 years and their children - Penny (Tod) Bradley, Jean (TJ) Hare, and Christine (Jeff) Wolverton, 11 grandchildren, their spouses, and 7 great grandchildren; Siblings: George (Marina) Kookootsedes, Mary Jannides, and sister-in-law...
Alice Mae Andrews
May 31, 2018
Alice Davy Andrews - Passed with peace and grace this week, while at Healthsource, with family at her side. She was predeceased by her dancing partner and loving husband of 65 years Dale, in 2012. Survived by son Terry (Mary Kathryn), Daughter in law Louise and Daughter Paula all of Saginaw; Grandchildren: Michael, Charles (Janet), Clinton (Elizabeth), Jon, Katie (Nathan)...
Louis Ernest Zeile
May 31, 2018
Louis Ernest Zeile Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the Cartwright Hospice Residence. Age 96 years. The son of the late Hilda (Moser) and Rev. Andrew Zeile was born June 17, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan. On June 27, 1951 Lou married Janice Marie Kolterman in St. Paul, MN. Lou and Jan were blessed with 65 years of...
The Rev. Carl William "Bill" Weis
May 30, 2018
Went to his Savior Jesus on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at age 58. He was born July 16, 1959 in Hammond, Indiana, son of Lois M. (Hilgendorf) and the (late) Rev. Earl E. Weis. He and Karen Reich were married July 27, 1985, in Houston, Texas at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She survives him. Pastor Weis served Peace Lutheran Church in...
Gerald LeRoy Boucher, Sr.
May 28, 2018
Passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at his home with his family by his side at the age of 76 years. The son of the late Alvin and Alberta (McClain) Boucher was born on December 5, 1941 in Pine Run, MI. He retired from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry after 25 years of service. Gerald married Patricia J. Baase...
Josie Mae Barnes
May 27, 2018
Josie Mae Barnes Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Wednesday June 27, 2018, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 67 years. The daughter of the late Josephine (Shaft) and Gilbert Whittier was born January 7, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Bill Bailey Barnes, November 9, 1968. He survives her. She had been employed by Bocks Drug Store and then by Long John Silvers on...
John Louis Martin
May 27, 2018
Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home. Age 72 years. The son of the late Marie (Smokoska) and Ralph Martin was born December 2, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Nadine M. Suffety, September 8, 1988. She survives him. John was...