Obituaries
Brett Allan Siler
Jan 26, 2018
Brett Allan Siler Saginaw, Michigan Brett, son of Jacqueline S. Rohde and Bradley W. Rohde, died of septic shock unexpectedly on January 26, 2018. Brett leaves his father, Thomas E. Siler, and brothers-David R. Siler (Dawn), Thomas J. Siler (Jennifer), Brad Nathanial Rohde (Lindsay), Adam Siler (Amy), Ryan Siler (Justine), and sister Molly Siler (Jacob). Bretts nieces and nephews include...
Michael D. Eimers
Jan 25, 2018
Michael D. Eimers Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, at HealthSource. Age 61 years. The son of Carol (Frost) and the late E. David Eimers was born August 8, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School, Class of 1974. He married Roxanne Burages, August 1, 1987. She survives him. For most of his life, Michael...
Irma Ann Doan
Jan 25, 2018
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the age of 93 years. The daughter of the late Hugo and Martha (Kuelske) Krueger was born December 24, 1924 in Hemlock. She married Dale F. Doan on February 23, 1946; he predeceased her on February 14, 2000. Together with Dale, they farmed in Wheeler. Irma...
Catherine Sue Elisech
Jan 24, 2018
Catherine Sue Elisech Spaulding Township Passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Henry Ford Hospital. Age 66 years. The daughter of Betty Lou (Reithmeier) and the late Mitchell Edward Doyle was born September 9, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Robert L. Elisech, November 9, 1974. He survives her. She enjoyed going to the casino, the beach and swimming pool...
Frederick Carl Earle
Jan 24, 2018
Frederick Carl Earle Brant, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on January 24, 2018, at the age of 62 years. Fred was born September 8, 1955, in Saginaw to the late Alice (Slavin) and Dale Richard Earle Sr. He married Lois Hodges on May 16, 1998; she survives him. He retired from Michigan Sugar after 20...
Gregg S. Fick
Jan 23, 2018
Gregg S. Fick Gladwin, Michigan Passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 23, 2018, at the age of 61 years. Gregg was born June 27, 1956, in Midland, Michigan the son of the late Ronald Fick and Sharon (Fick) Nowry. He worked in the construction industry and later on the oil rigs in Louisiana. His declining health brought him...
Sara C. Stewart
Jan 22, 2018
Sara C. Stewart Hemlock, Michigan Our sister in Christ went to be with God on January 22, 2018, at the age of 66 years. Sara was born July 5, 1951, in Syracuse, New York to the late John and Carolyn (Courtenay) Stewart. She worked for 22 years at Johnson Carbide. She was active at Beacon of Hope Church and will...
Donald Kenneth Schultz
Jan 22, 2018
Donald Kenneth Schultz Breckenridge, Michigan Passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018, age 78 years. He was born on November 9, 1939, son of the late Kenneth and Elda (Parker) Schultz, in Gratiot County. Donald retired from Alma Products Company after many years of service. He will be missed by his children, Doug and Dean Schultz, Donnie and Darrel Mockridge...
Hiel Malcolm Rockwell Jr.
Jan 22, 2018
Rockwell, Jr., Hiel Malcolm Saginaw, Michigan Died on Monday, January 22, 2018. He was born on May 4, 1928, to Hiel and Elizabeth Liebermann Rockwell. He attended Saginaw schools. He graduated from Saginaw High in 1946 and was awarded the Michigan Honor Trophy. His college years were spent at Carleton, College, Northfield, Minnesota, where he was on the school's conference-winning...
Donna L. Gofton
Jan 22, 2018
Gofton, Donna L. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Health Gratiot in Alma, at the age of 87 years. Donna L. Beck was born July 8, 1930, in Wheeler Township, Michigan, to George C. J. Beck and Rhoda E. (Carlson) Beck. The family moved to the Hemlock area in 1932 where Donna attended Smith School through...
Lorraine E. Sisson
Jan 21, 2018
Lorraine E. Sisson of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Herman and Louise (Ahlborn) Lenz was born on June 10, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. She married Melvin M. Sisson on June 28, 1952. Melvin predeceased her in 2011. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in...
Nancy Marie Thorsby
Jan 20, 2018
Nancy Marie Thorsby Saginaw, Michigan Passed away January 20, 2018, at Medilodge, Frankenmuth. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Lottie and Fred Thorsby was born May 9, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed as a caregiver for several years and was a former member of Washington Ave. Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed watching and collecting movies. Nancy was...
Jose Hernandez
Jan 20, 2018
Jose Hernandez Birth: March 29, 1953 Death: January 20, 2018 Age: 64 years Residence: Mt. Morris, Michigan (Formerly of Merrill, Michigan) Jose passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends, Saturday, January 20th, 2018. The son of the late Daniel and late Francis Hernandez (Semaniego). Surviving is his wife Gail Hernandez (Galbreath) whom he married in Conroe...
Kenneth "Ikaos" Allen Osborne, Jr.
Jan 19, 2018
Ken was born on September 18, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Katherine Norman and Kenneth A. Osborne. He departed this life on Friday January 19, 2018 at MediLodge of Frankenmuth. Kenneth really enjoyed music on many levels including producing. He also enjoyed social media and spending time with family and friends. Kenneth bright smile will forever be planted in our...
Richard Cody Skillman
Jan 19, 2018
Passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at the age of 21 years. The son of Wanda (Peck) and the late Ozzy Skillman was born February 7, 1996, in Fairfax, Virginia. He attended Baker College of Owosso, and the Tri-Area Trucking School in Freeland. He drove trucks for Crop Production Services in Henderson, Michigan. Cody was an avid hunter and fisherman....
Timothy Thon
Jan 18, 2018
Timothy Walter Thon Merrill, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, age 70 years. He was born on February 21, 1947, son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Streb) Thon, in Saginaw. Tim farmed all his life. He enjoyed auctioning, working on his tractors and equipment. He loved his dog and best friend, Champ. Tim will be missed by...
Doris Ellen Tessin
Jan 18, 2018
Beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt went home to be with her Lord, Thursday January 18, 2018, at the age of 91 years. She was born March 27, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Ethel (Blakeslee) Potter. Doris married Robert C. Tessin August 18, 1945. Robert predeceased her November 17, 2007. Doris was a longtime member of...
Margaret "Marge" Zietz (Young)
Jan 18, 2018
Margaret "Marge" Zietz (Young) Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to the Lord on January 18, 2018, at the age of 93 years. Marge was born April 10, 1924, in Gaylord, Michigan to the late Frank and Pauline (Mankowski) Koscielniak. She enjoyed farming in her youth, knitting, crocheting, gardening, listening to Polka music, going to the...
Ruth E. (Graham) Griesmayer
Jan 17, 2018
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, Michigan. She was 87 years of age. Ruth Elizabeth Graham was born in Saginaw on May 28, 1930, to the late Zephaniah and Harriett (Tyrrell) Graham. A graduate of Arthur Hill High School, she married John A. Griesmayer, Sr. on January 31, 1953...
Leo and Lorraine Oszust
Jan 17, 2018
Oszust, Lorraine and Leo Maynardville, Tennessee Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Services for Lorraine and Leo, beloved parents of Lucinda and Leeona, will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Andrew Cemetery. Family and friends may gather at the cemetery chapel at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Graveside committal services will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Gaspeny will officiate....