Obituaries

Jack A. Kessler

Jack A. Kessler

Jun 3, 2017

Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the age of 53 years. The son of the late John and Eileen (James) Kessler was born on July 4, 1963 in Saginaw. He owned a deer processing company and worked as a subcontractor. He married Shelly Austin on July 23, 2004; she survives him. Jack was a...

Irene Judy Butzin

Irene Judy Butzin

Jun 1, 2017

Irene Judy Butzin Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Covenant Harrison. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Selma (Kuck) and John Sahr was born February 11, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Henry Junior Butzin June 22, 1964. He passed away February 16, 1978. She had been employed by Rainbow Bread and Millers Motel. She...

Michael William Daleo

Michael William Daleo

Jun 1, 2017

Michael William Daleo, 72, passed away unexpectedly at Covenant Cooper Hospital on Thursday, June 1, 2017 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was born in Detroit to the late Dan "Chief" and Frances (Oddo) Daleo. Michael served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. He attended Michigan State University with gusto (somewhat tilted toward the non-academic side...

James David Cody, Jr.

James David Cody, Jr.

May 31, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Age 42 years. The son of Brenda (Willett) and Bert W. Klich was born January 31, 1975 in Saginaw. Michigan. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and served with the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of the Aryan Nation Brotherhood. Surviving are three children, Shyann Klich; Keneth Klich; Brianna...

Sandra J. Kolevar

Sandra J. Kolevar

May 31, 2017

Sandra J. Kolevar Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on May 31, 2017, at the age of 70 years. Sandra was born August 13, 1946, in Bay City to the late Syble (Jones) and Alfred Pross. She attended a one room school house until...

Kathleen Marie Pacholke

Kathleen Marie Pacholke

May 29, 2017

Kathleen Marie Pacholke Auburn, Michigan Formerly of Hemlock Passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Age 75 years. The daughter of the late Helen (Zak) and Ralph Pietrzak was born December 28, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School, Class of 1959. She married Alfred Pacholke, November 3, 1962. Her husband of 54 years survives her. She...

Marie Frances Beechler

Marie Frances Beechler

May 29, 2017

Marie F. Beechler Birch Run, Michigan Passed away Monday, May 29, 2017, at the age of 38 years. Marie was born December 20, 1978, in Saginaw to the late Linda (Smith) Beechler and William Beechler. She worked for SVRC doing many jobs. Marie is survived by a son Michael; grandmother, Phyllis Smith; and brothers, Kenneth and Jason. No services are...

Eva Marguerite (McInerney) Markey

Eva Marguerite (McInerney) Markey

May 29, 2017

Eva Marguerite (Mclnerney) Markey, daughter of John Thomas and Henrietta (LaBerge) Mclnerney died at Cascades Senior Living in Midland on May 29, 2017, just 32 days shy of her 100th birthday. The ninth of eleven children, she was born on July 1, 1917, in National City, Ml (Iosco County) and spent her early years in Alpena where she attended St....

Nancy Kay Duranso

Nancy Kay Duranso

May 27, 2017

Nancy Kay Duranso Kingsport, Tennessee formerly of Saginaw Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the age of 77 years. Nancy was born April 17, 1940, in Saginaw to the late John and Helen (Burns) Varney. Before her illness she enjoyed crocheting. She will be missed by her children: Gerald Duranso, Kathy Duranso, and...

David Alan Peake

David Alan Peake

May 26, 2017

David Alan Peake Merrill, Michigan Passed away suddenly Friday, May 26, 2017. Age 46 years. The son of Richard and the late Linda (Durek) Peake was born January 22, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Midland High School. He married Ryann Jennifer Dennison, August 7, 1993. She survives him. David was employed by Dow Chemical Company and a member...

Gerald Q. Eastman

Gerald Q. Eastman

May 26, 2017

Gerald Q. Eastman Merrill, Michigan Passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at his home. Age 81 years. The son of the late Marie (Kindel) and Grant L. Eastman was born March 18, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from St. Mary's High School, in Saginaw. Class of 1955. He married Katherine D. (Kay) Cradit, March 5, 1960. She survives him....

Solomon Meyer

Solomon Meyer

May 25, 2017

Meyer, Solomon August 31, 1917 - May 25, 2017 Formerly of Saginaw and Petoskey, MI, Solomon Meyer, age 99, passed peacefully in Traverse City, MI on May 25, 2017 into the loving arms of Jesus his Savior and was reunited with his precious wife Loraine. Solomon and Loraine Caroline (Laundra) married in Saginaw, MI on September 16, 1939 and remained...

Dorothy Ann Watson

Dorothy Ann Watson

May 24, 2017

Dorothy Ann Watson Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 24, 2017, with her family by her side, at the age of 83 years. Dorothy was born May 8, 1934, to the late Arvine Smith and Ethel (Davis) Bebow. She married Glenn Watson on June 14, 1952; he predeceased her January 15, 1996. She loved...

Vicente Castellanos

Vicente Castellanos

May 22, 2017

Vicente Castellanos, 74, died peacefully on May 22 with family by his side. He had lived with Parkinson's disease for more than a dozen years. A first-generation Mexican-American, Vicente was born in Saginaw, the second of ten children. His parents instilled in him the value of education, which would be a driving force throughout his life. After serving his country...

James Lewis Elliott

James Lewis Elliott

May 22, 2017

James Lewis Elliott Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, at his home. Age 89 years. The son of the late Paul and Flora Belle (Davidson) Elliott was born May 13, 1928 in Mayfield, Kentucky. He married Barbara A. Granger, November 28, 1971. She survives him. He was employed as a truck driver, retiring from Sysco Foods with 20...

Dorothy F. (Carpenter) Miller

Dorothy F. (Carpenter) Miller

May 22, 2017

Dorothy Fayona (Carpenter) Miller Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017, age 99 years. She was born on November 1, 1917, daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Farnsworth) Carpenter. Dorothy married Ralph Eaton Miller on August 16, 1935, he predeceased her on December 31, 1983. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church. In her...

Patricia Anne Strait

Patricia Anne Strait

May 22, 2017

Patricia Anne Strait Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. Age 68 years. The daughter of the late Marian (Frost) and Wilbert Bluemer was born August 8, 1948 in Bridgeport, Michigan. She married Philip Lee Strait, September 23, 1998. He survives her. Patricia graduated from Delta College with an Associate's degree....

Susan Marie (McMillan) Ontiveros

Susan Marie (McMillan) Ontiveros

May 21, 2017

Susan Marie (McMillan) Ontiveros Saginaw, Michigan Returned to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on May 21, 2017, at the age of 68 years. Susan was born May 8, 1949, in Saginaw to the late Cyril Thomas and Helen Louise (Coughlin) McMillan. She attended Hemlock Schools. In 1968, she married Bill Monk and together they had three children, Colleen,...

Frederick Sparck

Frederick Sparck

May 21, 2017

Frederick Sparck Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, age 54 years. He was born on August 23, 1962, son of Henry Sparck Sr. and the late Patricia (Eberhard) Sparck, in Saginaw. Fred married Denise Eaves on February 25, 2005, she survives him. He served in the U. S. Army. Fred enjoyed masonry work, watching NASCAR, hunting and...

Shirley A. Koch

Shirley A. Koch

May 20, 2017

Shirley Ann Koch Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2017, age 87 years. She was born on April 7, 1930, daughter of the late Leonard and Julia (Riley) Schneider, in Saginaw. Shirley married Herbert Koch on February 18, 1950, he predeceased her on May 14, 2017. She retired from Michigan National Bank after many years of service. She...