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Richard Samuel Bruske

Richard Samuel Bruske

Mar 28, 2016

Bruske, Richard Samuel Caseville and Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at New Hope Valley Independent Living. Age 86 years. He was born September 30, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Florence Jane (McNally) and Fredrick Reinhold Bruske. He had been employed as a lineman for Michigan Bell Telephone...

Carolyn C. Thom

Carolyn C. Thom

Mar 28, 2016

Thom, Carolyn C. St. Charles, MI Our beloved, mother, grandmother, and special friend went home to be with the Angels on March 28, 2016 at the age of 68 years. The daughter of the late Catherine L. (McCormick) and Thomas P. Smith was born on June 28, 1947 in Detroit, MI. She married Billie L. Thom; he predeceased her in...

Joanne Lois Rosenbaum

Joanne Lois Rosenbaum

Mar 26, 2016

Joanne Lois Rosenbaum (nee Westendorf), 80, was called home by her Savior on March 26, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was born on April 27, 1935, in Thiensville, Wisconsin, the oldest of five children born to Sieghard and Leona (Wacker) Westendorf. Baptized into God's family in 1935, she professed her Christian faith at her confirmation in 1949 at Zion...

Brian Stavely

Brian Stavely

Mar 26, 2016

Stavely, Brian Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous month-long battle with cancer at the age of 54 years. The son of Carol (Pretzer) Stavely and the late Warren Stavely was born on April 11, 1961 in Saginaw. He married Cathy M. Tagget on November 4, 1989; she survives...

Michele M. Weaver

Michele M. Weaver

Mar 23, 2016

Weaver, Michele Hemlock, Michigan Went to spend eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59 years. The daughter of the late Robert D. and Joyce (McGill) Sauve was born on October 2, 1956 in Saginaw. Michele graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1974....

Allen C. Balcer

Allen C. Balcer

Mar 23, 2016

Balcer, Allen C. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, following a lengthy illness. Age 55 years. He was born January 21, 1961, in Flint, the son of the late William and Gearldene (Knight) Balcer. He graduated from Atherton High School with the Class of 1980. He had been employed as...

Marie J. Glick

Marie J. Glick

Mar 23, 2016

Marie J. Glick Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after her passing on March 23, 2016. Marie was born in Saginaw on May 21, 1928 to the late William Kutsch Sr. and Cora (Scherzer) Kutsch. Marie married Lawrence R. Glick, Jr., of Saginaw, on October 16, 1948. Her husband and sweetheart of 62 years...

Mildred May Barko

Mildred May Barko

Mar 22, 2016

Mildred May Barko (Reimer) Saginaw, Michigan Went to meet her Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the age of 88 years. She was born July 6, 1927 to the late Fred and Selma Reimer in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Francis J. Barko, June 21, 1947. He passed away December 21, 1971. Millie worked for Saginaw Farm Bureau Credit Union...

Caroline F. (Letson) Danks

Caroline F. (Letson) Danks

Mar 22, 2016

Passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. She was 75 years of age. Caroline Letson was born October 18, 1940, in Saginaw to the late Francis and Grace (Patterson) Letson. She was an avid bingo player and golfer. Caroline is survived by her sisters and a brother, Ruth Ann Persinger, James (Tootie) Letson,...

Arthur C. Neumann

Arthur C. Neumann

Mar 21, 2016

Arthur C. Neumann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 99 years. Art was born in Saginaw, MI on October 31, 1916 to the late Herman A. and Anna C. (Fritz) Neumann. On October 18, 1941 he married Louise L. Laufer in Saginaw. His wife of 46 years passed away September 24, 1988. He...

Michael Lawrence Putnam

Michael Lawrence Putnam

Mar 21, 2016

Michael Lawrence Putnam Saginaw, Michigan Suddenly passed away at home from congestive heart failure on Monday, March 21, 2016. The son of late Dorothy (Sherbino) Canel and Harry Putnam Jr. was born April 2, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was married to Barbara J. Pfund on December 1, 1979. She survives him, along with his children, Natalie J. (Nicholas) Murray...

Frances Marie Benton

Frances Marie Benton

Mar 21, 2016

Benton, Frances Marie Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the age of 95 years. The daughter of the late Sylvester and Veronica (Bukus) Chasnis was born on June 13, 1920 in Saginaw. She married Ralph C. Benton on July 17, 1943; he predeceased her on May 13, 1983. She was a member of St. Francis of...

Cyril A. Landra

Cyril A. Landra

Mar 21, 2016

Cyril A. Landra Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at St. Francis Home. Age 91 years. The son of the late Louise (Stacer) and Alton Landra was born August 9, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Eleanor G. Longuski, June 14, 1952. His wife of 63 years survives him. Cyril served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr....

Jean (Raymond) Hohman

Jean (Raymond) Hohman

Mar 21, 2016

Passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 84 years. Jean Eileen Raymond was born December 31, 1931, in Saginaw to the late Ed and Helen (Weir) Raymond. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School and later resided in Hemlock from 1949 to the present. She married John C. Hohman on April 15, 1950....

Marilyn J. Karpicke

Marilyn J. Karpicke

Mar 20, 2016

Marilyn (Schebler) Karpicke Saginaw, Michigan Passed away quietly on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Covenant Select Care. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late George C. and Florence (Barth) Schebler was born October 17, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. Upon graduating from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1942. She joined the "War effort" by beginning a 23 year career...

Joan Carol Kretchman

Joan Carol Kretchman

Mar 20, 2016

Joan Carol Kretchman (Hawkins) Saginaw, Michigan "this life I live I've loved and lost I've laughed and cried And when I leave this life I've Lived I'll smile and know I wouldn't have changed a thing" Joan passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Cartwright Residence. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Walter and Leona Maxson was...

Carl E. Sian

Carl E. Sian

Mar 20, 2016

Passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Healthsource Saginaw at the age of 86 years. Carl E. Sian was born December 5, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Mary (Mott) Sian. He was employed by GM Malleable Iron for 30 years, retiring in 1984. He married Lorraine Jankowski on July 31, 1976, and she survives him. Carl had...

Paul Jay Christian

Paul Jay Christian

Mar 19, 2016

Loving son, brother, and uncle passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 46 years. The son of Lois A. (Allen) Toth and the late Paul T. Christian was born on March 8, 1970 in Saginaw. Paul enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and most especially cherished time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Surviving besides his...

Robert Lewis "Bob" Schoenlein

Robert Lewis "Bob" Schoenlein

Mar 18, 2016

Loving son, father, brother and uncle passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the age of 53 years. The son of Ruth (Porter) Schoenlein and the late Walter Schoenlein was born on January 22, 1963 in Norwich, CT. He graduated for ITT Technical Institute and worked as a machinist. Robert was very artistic, enjoyed playing his guitar, was a...

Arlene Spears

Arlene Spears

Mar 18, 2016

Spears, Arlene Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday March 18, 2016 at HealthSource of Saginaw at the age of 99 years. Arlene was born December 20, 1916 in Buena Vista. The daughter of the late Arthur and Grace (Webster) Kimmel. Arlene married Samuel Spears September 30, 1939. He predeceased her November 12, 2002. Arlene had a great American Heritage; she was...

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