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Sandra Graham

Sandra Graham

Jan 7, 2017

Sandra Graham Saginaw, Township Passed away Saturday January 7, 2017 ay Covenant-Cooper, at the age of 66 years. Sandy was born May 22, 1950, the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Lutzke) Simpson. She married John Graham January 17, 1970. He predeceased her October 4, 2012. Surviving are her three children; Corey Graham, Jim Graham and Jenny Graham; a...

Sr. Mary Symphoria

Sr. Mary Symphoria

Jan 6, 2017

Sister Mary Symphoria (Leocadia Leona Boros) Livonia, MI Formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away on January 6, 2017 at the age of 104 years. The daughter of the late John and Maryanna (Sadowski) Boros was born on September 29, 1912. She became a Felician Sister on March 25, 1933. She leaves her sister-in-law Sarah Boris, nieces: Elaine Collins, Shelby Boris,...

David M. Gilbert

David M. Gilbert

Jan 5, 2017

David M. Gilbert Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Covenant-Cooper at the age of 64 years. Dave was born October 11, 1952, in Saginaw the son of the late Jack and Bonnie (Voelker) Gilbert. He married Pamela Schattilly on May 14, 1983; she survives him. They were married at Faith Lutheran in Bridgeport and continue to be...

Beulah Claspell

Beulah Claspell

Jan 4, 2017

Beulah Claspell St. Charles, Michigan Went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the age of 98 years. Beulah was born July 15, 1918, in Porter Twp., Michigan to the late George and Helen (Sawvel) Root. She married her former schoolmate Joseph Roux in 1940; he predeceased her in 1976. She then married Russell Claspell in 1988;...

Tina Marie Bremer

Tina Marie Bremer

Jan 4, 2017

Tina M. Bremer Bridgeport, Michigan Now I say my final words, I sleep atop white pillow clouds. My wings are my newfound freedom. Watching my family from a far. Gone but never far. My heart is free and beats anew. But my love lives on in those I was close to. ---Ashley Bremer Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt...

Albert Paul Wardin

Albert Paul Wardin

Jan 3, 2017

Albert P. Wardin (Paul) Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, January 03, 2017. Age 79 years. The son of the late Lenora K. (Dietrich) and Albert Paul Wardin was born August 2, 1937 in Hemlock, Michigan. He married Sara J. Thomas, February 4, 1961. She survives him. Paul was a Dairy Farmer. His proudest professional accomplishment was being the breeder of...

Paris D. Rueda

Paris D. Rueda

Jan 2, 2017

Paris D. Rueda Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at the age of 25 years. Paris was born December 1, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Valerie Rueda and Marc Banks. Paris was a graduate of Buena Vista High School Class of 2011. Surviving besides his parents are three children,...

Raina Maureen Mallory

Raina Maureen Mallory

Jan 1, 2017

Raina Maureen Mallory Saginaw, Michigan The beautiful daughter of Kimberly (Curtis) and Steven Mallory went to be with the Lord and end her suffering, Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Covenant Harrison. Age 3 years. Raina was born October 14, 2013 in Saginaw. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Cameron Curtis and Roman Mallory; her grandparents, Richard and Carol Mallory;...

Jane E. Frey

Jane E. Frey

Jan 1, 2017

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me be your child!" These words ended each journal entry that Jane wrote to her savior, Jesus Christ. Her greatest joy was to be in His presence; through prayer, the reading of His Word, her journaling, and music. New Years Day, Jane died and God ushered her into his Heavenly celebration. The...

Bonita J. Pacholke

Bonita J. Pacholke

Jan 1, 2017

Bonita J. Pacholke Burt, Michigan Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, age 70 years. She was born on July 23, 1946, in Omer, MI. Bonita loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, dancing and was a hard worker. She is survived by her children, Jerry Pacholke, Dawn (Joe) Wasney and...

Timothy Allen Kubik

Timothy Allen Kubik

Jan 1, 2017

Timothy Allen Kubik Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and son went home to the Lord on January 1, 2017, at the age of 60 years. Timothy was born March 1, 1956, in Saginaw to Wanite (Challenger) Kubik and the late Gerald Kubik. He worked for the Saginaw Floral Exchange for many years. He married Patricia Lynn Ortega on...

Arthur W. Tolfree, Sr.

Arthur W. Tolfree, Sr.

Jan 1, 2017

Arthur W. Tolfree, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away at home on Sunday, January 1, 2017, age 86 years. He was born on December 11, 1930, son of the late Roy and Ada (Miller) Tolfree, in Saginaw. Arthur retired from Dow Chemical after 38 1/2 years of service. He loved to hunt, go camping with his family and enjoyed gardening. Arthur...

Vita June (Billie) Johnson

Vita June (Billie) Johnson

Jan 1, 2017

Vita June (Billie) Johnson Merrill, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Schnepp's Senior Care and Rehab Center, St. Louis, Michigan. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Alda Floy (Hawkins) and Lowell Ammon Dismang was born June 5, 1929 in Supply, Arkansas. She married J. R. Johnson, March 10, 1945. He passed away June 24, 2014. Mr....

Madison Paige Hasse

Madison Paige Hasse

Dec 31, 2016

Madison Paige Hasse, age 15, of St. Charles, Michigan, gained her wings in the loving arms of her parents and surrounded by family on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Maddy was born on November 9, 2001, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Joseph and Stacy (Frollo) Hasse. Although Maddy only spent 15 short years here...

Susan M. Ryder

Susan M. Ryder

Dec 30, 2016

Susan M. Ryder Hemlock, Michigan Passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, age 74 years. She was born on October 29, 1942, daughter of the late Howard and Eugenia (Andrzejewski) Birch, in Bay City. Susan married Noel Ryder on September 15, 1962, he predeceased her on October 7, 2008. She had been a long time member of Hemlock/Nelson United Methodist...

Thomas R. Wielinski

Thomas R. Wielinski

Dec 30, 2016

Thomas R. Wielinski Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, age 78 years. He was born on April 7, 1938, son of the late Carl and Josephine (Dikos) Wielinski, in Detroit and raised in Au Gres. He served in the U.S Army. Thomas married Sherry Bow on April 3, 1971, she survives...

Nancy Carole Leyrer

Nancy Carole Leyrer

Dec 29, 2016

Nancy Carole Leyrer Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at her home. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Wilbert and Marion (Frost) Bluemer was born February 13, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Dean Thomas Leyrer, July 6, 1974. He survives her. She was an avid reader, enjoyed family, crocheting, traveling and...

Elmer A. Hutfilz

Elmer A. Hutfilz

Dec 29, 2016

Hutfilz, Elmer A. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 95 years. Elmer was born August 13, 1921, in Merrill, Michigan, the son of the late Carl and Anna (Wardin) Hutfilz. He attended Zion Lutheran School and later Merrill High School, graduating as Valedictorian...

Janice I. Munson

Janice I. Munson

Dec 27, 2016

Janice I. Munson Birch Run, Michigan Went home to be with her LORD and Saviour, Jesus Christ, following a long battle with cancer. Janice passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at her home, at the age of 78 years. Janice was born March 5, 1938, in Saginaw County, Michigan, the daughter of the late Anthony and Viola (Watt) Traub. She...

James R. Pitcher

James R. Pitcher

Dec 27, 2016

Pitcher, James R. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the age of 92 years. He was born October 14, 1924 in Jackson, Michigan to the late James Earl and Elsie Elizabeth (Barth) Pitcher. He served with the U. S. Army during WWII. Jim married Jean C. McNicoll on August 10, 1946; she predeceased him December 29, 1995....

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