Obituaries

Gerald Edwin Tanner, Sr.

Gerald Edwin Tanner, Sr.

Apr 18, 2018

Gerald Edwin Tanner Sr. Chesaning, Michigan Formerly of Spaulding Township Passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Union Court in Chesaning. Age 84 years. The son of the late Gertrude E. (Leach) and Cleatis C. Tanner was born August 12, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Birch Run High School, Class of 1951 and attended college. He married Mary...

Gloria M. Gonzalez

Gloria M. Gonzalez

Apr 17, 2018

Gloria M. Gonzalez Saginaw, Michigan Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Age 72 years. She was born on May 30, 1945, daughter of the late Consuelo (Guerrero) and John Quiroz, in Saginaw. Gloria married Elias "Lee" Gonzalez on June 1, 1979. He survives her. She was a...

Edwin W. Iles

Edwin W. Iles

Apr 16, 2018

Iles, Edwin W. Saginaw, Michigan Loving husband of the late Betty, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and uncle, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at Covenant Harrison, at the age of 93 years. He was born November 19, 1924, in Ithaca, the son of the late Arthur and Amelia (Gulick) Iles. He graduated from Ithaca High School and then served with...

Alice C. Willette

Alice C. Willette

Apr 16, 2018

Alice C. Willette Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on April 16, 2018, at the age of 81 years. Alice was born October 9, 1936, in Saginaw to the late Clayton and Erma (Bourgeois) Willette. She retired from Aetna Insurance after 32 years of service. She enjoyed dancing and playing shuffleboard. She is survived by her...

Lois M. Lake

Lois M. Lake

Apr 16, 2018

Lois M. Lake Bridgeport, MI Our beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, & friend was called home on April 16, 2018. Lois was born in Flint Michigan on November 30, 1933, to the late Goldie (Preston) & James Pineau. She married Bill Lake March 6, 1954 and they lived and raised their 4 children in Bridgeport Michigan. He preceded her in death...

Gerald "Jerry" Kennelly

Gerald "Jerry" Kennelly

Apr 15, 2018

Loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday April 15, 2018 at the age of 83 years. The son of the late Daniel Leo and Hulda (Wardin) Kennelly was born on October 12, 1934 in Hemlock. He married Elizabeth Siler on October 15, 1960; she predeceased him on September 4, 2009. Gerald served in the U.S. Army during the...

Dennis " Denny" Elton Stark

Dennis " Denny" Elton Stark

Apr 14, 2018

Stark, Dennis Elton "Denny" Hemlock , Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away on April 14, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Health in Midland. Age 93 years. He was born on February 23, 1925 in Kochville Township, Michigan to the late Otto and Lottie (Plowdrey) Stark. Denny attended Arthur Hill High School before joining the Army to serve...

Thomas E. Burger

Thomas E. Burger

Apr 14, 2018

Thomas E. Burger West Branch, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Passed away on April 14, 2018, at the age of 89 with family members at his side. Thomas was born January 19, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Louis and Louise Burger. On October 27, 1951, he married Byrd Ann Smith and they were happily married for nearly 66 years; she...

Kenneth H. "Kenny" Christian

Kenneth H. "Kenny" Christian

Apr 13, 2018

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Shields, MI on July 5, 1930 to Leroy W. and B. Blanche (Pardridge) Christian. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. Upon his return...

Brenda Louise McLaren

Brenda Louise McLaren

Apr 12, 2018

Passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Covenant-Harrison at the age of 76 years. Brenda Duby was born January 16, 1942 in Saginaw to Ethel (Lewis/Duby) Daly and the late Bernard Duby. She married Dale William McLaren July 14, 1962 and he predeceased her April 10, 2015. She was a member of the Catholic Faith. Brenda was also a member...

Andrew N. Sabow

Andrew N. Sabow

Apr 12, 2018

Sabow, Andrew N. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Caretel, at the age of 99 years. He was born December 8, 1918, in Woodlawn, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Mary (Borolch) Sabow. He served with the US Army Air Corps in the Military Police, during World War...

Donald J. Pluto Sr.

Donald J. Pluto Sr.

Apr 12, 2018

Donald Joseph Pluto, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Age 80 years. He was born on May 8, 1937, son of the late Edna (Piorunek) and Joseph Pluto, in Bad Axe, Michigan. Donald served in the U. S. Army. He married Margaret Hartman on April...

Julianne Kay Scherzer

Julianne Kay Scherzer

Apr 11, 2018

Julianne Kay Scherzer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018, at the Cartwright Care Residence. Age 72 years. The daughter of the late, Elsie Lydia (Fielbrandt) and Herman William Hopp was born October 29, 1945 in Fairgove, Michigan. She married Robert Scherzer, June 26, 1971. He survives her. She had been employed by the Agriculture Conservation Service for several...

Stafford G. Trinklein, Sr.

Stafford G. Trinklein, Sr.

Apr 11, 2018

Trinklein, Stafford G. Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, with his family at his side, at the age of 90 years. He was born March 25, 1928, in Saginaw County. Stafford started Trinklein Farms and farmed in the local area all of his life. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors. He was...

Marylou (Shinevar) Frost

Marylou (Shinevar) Frost

Apr 10, 2018

Marylou (Shinevar) Frost Saginaw, Michigan Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother (mm) passed in peace, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, after a 5 month battle with cancer. Age 63 years young. Marylou was born on April 1, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. Her joy in life came from fishing on Drummond Island with her husband Rod during the summer and fall, boating...

Ronald K. Gilmore

Ronald K. Gilmore

Apr 9, 2018

Gilmore, Ronald K. Saginaw, MI Passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Covenant Cooper at the age of 50 years. The son of Patricia Gilmore and the late Walter Gilmore was born on March 27, 1968 in Saginaw. He was currently working for Glastender in Saginaw. Ron enjoyed going to car shows, working on classic cars and working on...

JoAnne H. Stancel

JoAnne H. Stancel

Apr 8, 2018

JoAnne H. Stancel Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, age 91 years. She was born on May 2, 1926, daughter of the late Clara (Haines) and Elmer Nestell, in Saginaw. JoAnne married Frederick John Stancel in in April of 1949. He predeceased her on January 13, 1999. She was an interior decorator and the owner and operator...

Rick L. Weiss

Rick L. Weiss

Apr 7, 2018

Weiss, Rick L. Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Bay City Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and dear friend, went to meet his father in Heaven, early Saturday. Rick passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2018, at the age of 50 years. He was born September 25, 1967, in Bay City, the son of the late Roy Weiss and Laura Weiss. He...

Clarence S. Watkins Jr.

Clarence S. Watkins Jr.

Apr 5, 2018

Clarence S. Watkins Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on April 5, 2018, at the age of 86 years. Clarence was born November 15, 1931, in Saginaw to the late Marian (Waters) and Clarence Watkins Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He retired from Grey Iron after many years of...

Ana B. Martinez

Ana B. Martinez

Apr 5, 2018

Ana B. Martinez Saginaw, Michigan Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on April 5, 2018, age 73 years. She was born on April 2, 1945, daughter of the late Nasaria (Camero) and Jose Bernal, in San Antonio, TX. Ana married Jose Martinez in 1963, he survives her. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family. Ana...