Obituaries

Tony L. Garza

Tony L. Garza

Dec 29, 2017

Tony Lou Garza, cherished father, son, grandfather, and friend, died unexpectedly from a cardiovascular event at his Hemlock home early December 29th, 2017. He was 47. Tony was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 11th, 1970, the son of Diane Kade and Luis Garza. His mother worked hard to provide for herself and her son, and although things weren't always...

Gary Christian Rottman

Gary Christian Rottman

Dec 29, 2017

Gary Christian Rottman Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, son, and brother passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017, at the age of 62 years. Gary was born February 8, 1955, in Saginaw to Joyce (Willert) Rottman and the late Richard Rottman. He was a dedicated employee for Saginaw Machine System for 37 years in machine sales and service. He...

Earl C. McCalpin Jr.

Earl C. McCalpin Jr.

Dec 28, 2017

Passed away Thursday December 28, 2017 at the age of 63 years. Earl was born October 13, 1954. The son of the late Earl C. and Lora Arvilla (Richter) McCalpin. Surviving are one sister Joanne McDonald; six nieces and nephews Lori (Brian) OFarrell, Lisa Brown, Walter (Melissa) Cramer Jr., Sue McDonald Smith, Raymond Shrontz and David Shrontz and his uncle...

Walter B. Skibin

Walter B. Skibin

Dec 27, 2017

Walter Skibin Freeland, Michigan Went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at HealthSource Saginaw following a lengthy illness. Age 90 years. The son of the late John and Annette (Znaniecki) Skiginski was born August 7, 1927 in Alpena, Michigan. He served in the Merchant Marines which took him to many ports throughout the world. He was employed...

Ronald E. Cooper, Sr.

Ronald E. Cooper, Sr.

Dec 27, 2017

Went to join his daughter, Tamera, in Heaven on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the age of 72 years. The son of the late Edwin and Linda (Lefler) Cooper was born on February 12, 1945 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School the class of 1963. He served in the U.S. Army and was Stationed in Korea. Ron...

William W. Peckover

William W. Peckover

Dec 26, 2017

Peckover, William W. Saginaw, MI Passed away on Monday, December 26, 2017, at the age of 92 years. William is survived by his spouse, Alice (Gregory) Peckover. In accordance with his wishes, there will not be any public funeral services. Funeral Home: W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI US 48603

William W. Peckover

William W. Peckover

Dec 26, 2017

Passed away on Monday, December 26, 2017, at the age of 92 years. William is survived by his spouse, Alice (Gregory) Peckover. In accordance with his wishes, there will not be any public funeral services. Funeral Home: W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI US 48603

Olgerts Skostins

Olgerts Skostins

Dec 25, 2017

Olgerts Skostins, 91, of Midland, MI, passed away on December 25, 2017 at Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant, MI. Olgerts was born September 29, 1926 in Riga, Latvia to the late Janis and Marta (Simanis) Skostins. He married his wife of 50 years, Rita, on July 9, 1967. Olgerts retired from the Dow Corning Corporation in 1992 after 26...

Brian A. Beins

Brian A. Beins

Dec 24, 2017

Brian Beins Midland, Michigan Our loving husband, father, grandfather and son, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017, age 56 years. He was born on January 22, 1961, son of Carol Vollmer and Craig Beins, Sr., in Toledo, OH. Brian was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1979. He served in the U.S. Army, 82nd. Airborne. He...

Pauline May Kraxner (Parish)

Pauline May Kraxner (Parish)

Dec 23, 2017

Passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Covenant- Cooper. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late Clara (Flynn) and William Knoy was born February 7, 1926 in Barling, Arkansas. She married William Parish, May 13, 1922. He passed away July 9, 1974. Later she married John Kraxner, May 20, 1989. He predeceased her April 14, 1990. Pauline was employed...

Betty J. Kastros

Betty J. Kastros

Dec 23, 2017

Passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 80 years. A memorial service will take place on 7:00 PM Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Fr. Frank Voris, O.F.M. Cap will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider American Diabetes Association Funeral Home:...

Travis Jacob Weigandt-Griffor

Travis Jacob Weigandt-Griffor

Dec 23, 2017

Left his Earthly body and gained his wings on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 29 years. Travis was born on September 29, 1988 in Saginaw to Steven Weigandt and Denise (Tom George) Griffor. He married Sarah M. Whitman on October 29, 2009; she survives him. Travis was of the Wesleyan Faith. He enjoyed reading Stephen King novels,...

Pastor Salvador M. Flores Jr.

Pastor Salvador M. Flores Jr.

Dec 23, 2017

Flores, Pastor Salvador M. Jr. Carrollton Township, Michigan Beloved Pastor joined his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the age of 70 years. He was born September 17, 1947, in Saginaw, the son of the late Maria (Espinoza) and Salvador "Sam" Martinez Flores Sr. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1965. He graduated...

Lorraine Cecile Gehringer

Lorraine Cecile Gehringer

Dec 23, 2017

Gehringer, Lorraine Cecile Montrose, MI Formerly of Bridgeport Passed away peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 75 years. The daughter of the late Fares and Anita (Wolff) Russell was born on May 27, 1942 in Saginaw. She married James Gehringer on June 5, 1965; he predeceased her on November 18, 2015. She worked as the director of...

Hope Noreen Mahan

Hope Noreen Mahan

Dec 22, 2017

Passed away Friday, December 22, 2017, at her home. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Elizabeth (Weineke) Hertel was born March 26, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School and of the Catholic Faith. She was an avid collector of dolls and antiques and was a member of the Timbertown Doll Club. Surviving...

Sotero Flores

Sotero Flores

Dec 22, 2017

Sotero Flores Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2017, at the age of 81 years. Sotero was born April 22, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas to the late Leonardo and Juana (Hernandez) Flores. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1961. He retired from Sysco Food Wholesales where he worked for...

Sheldon Francis Schultz

Sheldon Francis Schultz

Dec 19, 2017

Sheldon Francis Schultz Saginaw, Michigan Passed away December 19, 2017, at the age of 71 years. Sheldon was born February 12, 1946, in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Rudolph and Mary (Mann) Schultz. He served in the U.S. Army. Sheldon was predeceased by his wife Roberta. If anyone has any next of kin information about Mr. Schultz please contact us...

Benjamin James Burns Jr.

Benjamin James Burns Jr.

Dec 18, 2017

Benjamin James Burns Jr. Merrill, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by his family. Age 58 years. The son of Shirley (Granger) and the late Benjamin Burns Sr. was born June 16, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Swan Valley High School. He married the love of his life, Ruth...

Benjamin James Burns

Benjamin James Burns

Dec 18, 2017

Benjamin James Burns Jr. Merrill, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by his family. Age 58 years. The son of Shirley (Granger) and the late Benjamin Burns Sr. was born June 16, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Swan Valley High School. He married the love of his life, Ruth...

Donald "Don" W. Holtz

Donald "Don" W. Holtz

Dec 18, 2017

Passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the age of 69 years. Donald was born to the late Donald and Bonnie (Kniebbe) Holtz on April 4, 1948 in Saginaw. He attended Michigan Lutheran Seminary and graduated from Arthur Hill High School the class of 1966. Don served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War; stationed in Vietnam. He...