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Maxine Helen Leddy

Maxine Helen Leddy

Feb 20, 2024

Maxine Helen Leddy

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the age of 82 years.

The daughter of the late John M. and Linda H. (Wenzel) Rohn was born on July 4, 1941 in Merrill, MI. Along with her family, Maxine moved to Shields and became a life-long resident.  She married Dale Frederick Leddy on June 10, 1961; he predeceased...

Paul Winston Smith

Paul Winston Smith

Feb 19, 2024

Paul Winston Smith of Merrill, Michigan 

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his entire family by his side, on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison, following a brief battle with interstitial lung disease. He was 80 years old. Paul W. Smith was born on February 8, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to...

Ralph "Bill" Burke

Ralph "Bill" Burke

Feb 19, 2024

Ralph “Bill” Burke

Saginaw, Michigan

 

     Passed away Monday February 19, 2024, at McLaren Bay Region, at the age of 77 years. Bill was born February 11, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late William and Norma (Boettcher) Burke. 

Bill served in the US Army. He retired from Saginaw Steering Gear following many years of service.

Surviving bill are his two...

Karen Kay Spaulding (Loomis)

Karen Kay Spaulding (Loomis)

Feb 18, 2024

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully in Saginaw, Michigan, on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at the age of 82. Karen was born on January 29th, 1942, in Chelsea, Michigan, to the late Charles & Mary (Wale) Loomis, and was a 1960 graduate of St. Louis High School. After graduating, Karen met Thomas Spaulding through a “wild” group...

James R. Kehoe

James R. Kehoe

Feb 16, 2024

Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great pa, passed away at his home on Friday, February 16 2024, with his loving family at his side. 

Jim was born in Hemlock, Michigan, on April 2, 1939, to the late Earl and Alice (Earle) Kehoe. He married the love of his life Margaret Smith on April 9, 1960. Jim started his career as a...

Carol Gatica

Carol Gatica

Feb 15, 2024

Carol Gatica, a devoted mother and pillar of strength, peacefully passed away in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on February 24, 1955, the daughter of the late Julio and Amparo (Samaniego) Gonzales.

 

Throughout her life, Carol exemplified the qualities of a loving mother and was a Proverbs 31 woman. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate...

Margaret Carol-Laurine Flees

Margaret Carol-Laurine Flees

Feb 15, 2024

Margaret Carol-Laurine Flees (Glaser) of Saginaw 

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away unexpectedly at her home in Saginaw on Thursday, February 15th, 2024, at the age of 78. Margaret was born in Plymouth, England, on March 24th, 1945, to the late Charles & Phyllis (Trebithick) Glaser, and was a 1964 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She...

Joyce Kay Anaman

Joyce Kay Anaman

Feb 14, 2024

Joyce Kay Anaman, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on February 14, 2024, at Avielle Haven Assisted Living in Midland. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 25, 1944, to the late John Chapman and Sophie Chapman. 

She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Michigan and Faith Lutheran Church in Prescott,...

David Allen Mitchell

David Allen Mitchell

Feb 14, 2024

David Allen Mitchell of Saginaw, Michigan 

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was 78 years old. David Allen Mitchell was born on February 24, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Hubert D. and Carmen Rose (Thorsby) Mitchell. He was a...

Barbara Lach

Barbara Lach

Feb 12, 2024

Barbara Lach, Major Retired US Air Force of Panama City, Florida, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 77 years. Barbara was born on May 31, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Louis and Florence (Brandt) Lach. Barbara was a former member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was baptized and...

Richard Edwin Wietfeldt

Richard Edwin Wietfeldt

Feb 12, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called home to the Lord his Savior on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. Richard Edwin Wietfeldt was born on October 30, 1933, the eldest son of nine children of the late Edwin Henry and Mabel Violet (Kube) Wietfeldt. He worked on the...

Allegra Smith "Jake"

Allegra Smith "Jake"

Feb 11, 2024

Our loving wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Age 93 years. 

“Jake” as affectionately referred to by her family, was born on December 18, 1930, daughter of the late George and Bertha (Long) Wylie, in Saginaw. She married the love of her life, Robert Smith on September 27, 1952. He survives...

Walter E. Tessin

Walter E. Tessin

Feb 11, 2024

Passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Covenant -Cooper.  Age 96 years.

The son of the late Erna (Bork) and Richard Tessin was born November 12, 1927 in Hemlock, Michigan.  He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion.   He married Helen A. Smith, March 30, 1951. She passed away...

Timothy James McMahon

Timothy James McMahon

Feb 8, 2024

Timothy James McMahon, a lifelong resident of Merrill, Michigan, passed away on his 80th birthday surrounded by his loved ones. 

Born on February 8, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, Tim dedicated himself to a career as a millwright with Saginaw Steering Gear for over 30 years. Alongside his professional endeavors, he selflessly served as a volunteer firefighter with the Jonesfield Lakefield Township...

Janice G. Ector

Janice G. Ector

Feb 7, 2024

Jan Ector, age 76, of Saginaw, died peacefully at home on February 7, 2024 due to cardiac related complications. She passed in her sleep with her loving husband of 37 years, Don Ector, at her side. Jan was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Mary Bluemer, her sister Vicki Coulouris, her son Robert Ector, and her daughter-in-law Kristi...

Samuel "Sam" Ernest Davenport

Samuel "Sam" Ernest Davenport

Feb 7, 2024

Samuel "Sam" Ernest Davenport Wheeler, Michigan 

Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. Sam was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 17th, 1945, to the late Samuel and Anna (Pauli) Davenport. He grew up in Zilwaukee, MI, and graduated from St. Andrew's High School in 1963. On August 6th,...

Lorraine Rose Hill

Lorraine Rose Hill

Feb 5, 2024

Lorraine Rose Hill of Saginaw, Michigan 

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, February 5, 2024, which would have been her husband's 101st birthday. She was 100 years old. Lorraine Rose Gerard was born on September 25, 1923, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Anna...

Mary Ann Parker

Mary Ann Parker

Feb 3, 2024

MaryAnn Parker, age 81, of Saginaw Michigan, beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She resided at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles, Michigan after a quick onset and decline of ALS.

MaryAnn was born on January 22, 1943 in Saginaw, MI to George and Marion (Lincoln) Roenicke. She graduated...

Richard “Rich” Wayne Keller

Richard “Rich” Wayne Keller

Feb 2, 2024

Richard "Rich" Wayne Keller of Freeland, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was 58 years old. Richard Wayne Keller was born on June 16, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ronald and Susan (Schmidt) Keller. Over the years, Rich held various roles within the construction...

Troy William Hare

Troy William Hare

Jan 31, 2024

Passed away unexpectedly at his home, at the age of 59 years. The son of Jenifer (Rice) and the late Jerry Hare, Troy was born on May 15, 1964, in Bay City, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School with the Class of 1982. He was a machinist by trade. In his spare time, he enjoyed wrenching on cars and...

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