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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...

Wanda Mackey

Wanda Mackey

Jan 31, 2024

Hemlock, Michigan 

Passed away on January 31, 2024. Age 88 years. Wanda was born on June 19, 1935, in Hemlock to the late Albert and Eleonora (Fiting) Frederick. She married Milton Mackey on August 5, 1958; he predeceased her on November 27, 2011. Wanda was a farm wife and homemaker, and a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Hemlock. 

Surviving...

Nicholas Grae Shanahan

Nicholas Grae Shanahan

Jan 29, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, and nephew passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. At the age of 27 years. 

The son of Thomas Shanahan and Shann Birnbaum, Nick was born on April 2, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan. Nick loved wearing his favorite baseball cap with his...

Janet Lee Emeott

Janet Lee Emeott

Jan 26, 2024

Janet Lee (Brush) Emeott of Thomas Township, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother was called home to be with her heavenly father, surrounded by her family on January 26, 2024.  She was 87 years old.  Janet Lee Brush was born on March 31, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Clifford and Eva (Burgess) Brush. She was a 1954 graduate of Arthur...

Nila Jean Spaude

Nila Jean Spaude

Jan 26, 2024



Nila Jean Spaude passed from our world to God's kingdom on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the age of 93 years. 

Nila was born on August 31, 1930, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of William and Eleonora (Schulz) Neuman. Her baptism on September 18, 1930, made her a child of God. On April 2, 1944, she reaffirmed her baptismal faith when she was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. On June 27, 1954 she was united in marriage...

Dennis Carl Pontseele

Dennis Carl Pontseele

Jan 25, 2024

Dennis Carl Pontseele Merrill, Michigan

Dennis Carl Pontseele, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on November 2, 1946, in Carson City, Michigan, to Albert and Aleta Pontseele (Coty). Dennis had a fulfilling career as a Journeyman Carpenter. He dedicated his life to honing his craft and...

Carol Ann Levy

Carol Ann Levy

Jan 25, 2024

Carol Ann Levy of Saginaw, Michigan 

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Ascension - St. Mary's Hospital Town Centre. She was 82 years old. Carol Ann Hoebbel was born on March 22, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Walter and Marlowe (Riegel) Hoebbel. She was a proud 1959 graduate of Saginaw High...

Dorothy Ann Simon

Dorothy Ann Simon

Jan 23, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Simon, 88, died January 23, 2024 in Raleigh NC.  That morning, her eldest child, Lynn Ann Simon, preceded her in death in Saginaw MI after a nine-week battle with leukemia.  We will celebrate their lives at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4705 Brockway Rd in Saginaw, followed by inurnment...

Lynn Ann Simon

Lynn Ann Simon

Jan 23, 2024

Lynn Ann Simon  Lynn was born on September 8, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. She spent much of her youth growing up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Lynn returned to Saginaw, Michigan, as an adult where she built her life and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Age 68 years.  She leaves behind two daughters, Julia Hoeppner (Joseph Huls) and Jessica (Jason)...

Camille Helen Marek

Camille Helen Marek

Jan 23, 2024

Camille Marek was born December 14, 1926 in Brookfield, IL. She is the daughter of the late Filip and Marie Kolouch, both from Czech Republic. 

 Growing up in Brookfield, IL, Camille took horseback and dressage lessons while attending Gregg Secretarial School. She moved with her husband and twin daughters (Karen & Lynn - miracle preemie babies!) to Saginaw Township in 1956...

Nancy L. Antal

Nancy L. Antal

Jan 22, 2024

Nancy L. Antal, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 22, 2024, in her hometown of Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Saginaw to Marvin L. Allore and Dorothy Della (Hollis) Allore.

Nancy was a remarkable individual who dedicated her life to caring for others through her nursing career and community service. After graduating from...

Lyle Merton Ostrander

Lyle Merton Ostrander

Jan 21, 2024

Lyle M "Pinky" Ostrander was born in Saginaw, MI on July 29, 1931, to Frederick and Mabel (Detweiler) Ostrander. 

Lyle was a life-long resident of Saginaw, and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1949. He worked for Morley Brothers when they were located on N. Washington Street, and later went to work for Westinghouse Electrical Supply Company, retiring in 2000. He...

Charles "Charlie" Edward Kuschinsky

Charles "Charlie" Edward Kuschinsky

Jan 20, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Edward Kuschinsky, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, Saturday, January 20th, 2024, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Glenn & Juanita Kuschinsky, Charles was born August 31st, 1948, in Saginaw. He was a 1966 graduate of Saginaw High School. He married his high school sweetheart Julie Warrington, and they spent 58 years together....

James Edward Fenley

James Edward Fenley

Jan 19, 2024

James Edward Fenley was born on December 23,1930, in Flint, Michigan. He passed away on January 19, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a beloved member of the community and leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family.

James dedicated his career to General Motors as a skilled trades supervisor. His commitment to his work was...

Dorotha Ann Monaghan

Dorotha Ann Monaghan

Jan 18, 2024

 Dorotha Ann Monaghan passed away on January 18, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on February 6, 1923, in Chelsea, Michigan to Russell A. Pointer and Hazel M. (Batchelor) Pointer. Dorotha was known for her hard work and dedication throughout her life.

Dorotha served with honor in the United States Navy. Her military service exemplified her commitment to serving others...

Lois Ann Gordon Peterson

Lois Ann Gordon Peterson

Jan 16, 2024

Born January 17, 1926 

Born in Saginaw, MI, Lois graduated from St. Peter and Paul High School in 1943. She went on to pursue a career in nursing, graduating from St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. Lois married Lawrence E. Marentette in 1947 and moved to Detroit, where she was employed as a Registered Nurse. She later became a...

Judith Ann Fisher

Judith Ann Fisher

Jan 16, 2024

Loving wife to husband Ronald B. Fisher and loving mother of three, passed away on January 16, 2024, age 83. Judith was born on December 18, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She grew up in a large family surrounded by six siblings. Her parents, John and Mary Szutkowski, predeceased her. Judy met her husband Ron in 1959 in Wisconsin and after...

Michael "Mike" Willard LaFave

Michael "Mike" Willard LaFave

Jan 14, 2024

Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son passed away unexpectedly at his home in Saginaw on Sunday, January 14th, 2024, at the age of 70. Mike was born on August 29th, 1953, to Willard LaFave and the late Betty (Renner) LaFave, in Saginaw, Michigan, and attended Bridgeport High School. He was the owner and operator of LaFave Saw Service, building...

Ricky "Rick" Raymond Radosa

Ricky "Rick" Raymond Radosa

Jan 13, 2024

Ricky Raymond Radosa of Midland, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was 67 years old. He was born on March 23, 1956, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Rudolph R. and Marjorie A. (Badour) Radosa Sr. Rick was a proud 1974 graduate of Merrill High...

James "Jim" Albert Williams

James "Jim" Albert Williams

Jan 13, 2024

Loving husband, father, son, and brother passed away at his home in Bridgeport on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at the age of 62. Jim was born on June 14th, 1961, to Mary (Schomaker) Williams and the late Albert Williams in Saginaw, Michigan, and was a 1979 graduate of Bridgeport High School.  It was there that he met his high school...

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