Obituaries

Helen L. McMillan

Helen L. McMillan

May 28, 2016

McMillan, Helen Hemlock, Michigan On May 28, 2016, God called Helen home to her heavenly reward for a life well lived. Helen was an example of how our Lord wants us to live and serve Him. Helen Louise (Coughlin) McMillan was born on August 7, 1921, to the late John (Jack) and Helena (Nothelfer) Coughlin. She was the oldest of...

Jill D. Nauman

Jill D. Nauman

May 28, 2016

Loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the age of 75 years. The daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Loney) McGuire was born on October 1, 1941 in Denver, Colorado. She married Frank L. Nauman on September 28, 1963; he survives her. She retired as a nurse's aide, having worked for Matrix Pain...

Emmy Auzins

Emmy Auzins

May 27, 2016

Emmy Auzins Napoleon, Ohio Formerly of Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Friday May 27, 2016, in Napoleon, Ohio. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Marie (Miller) and Georg Hofmann was born May 21, 1929 in Germany, coming to the U.S.A in 1952. She married Karlis Auzins, December 24, 1948. He passed away February 6, 2010. She was a member...

Alice Day

Alice Day

May 26, 2016

Ask most anyone to describe Laura Alice Day, known as Alice, and the answer would likely include phrases like "always on the go" and "quick with something to say." Those descriptions would have rung true until the last few years when the effects of dementia and advancing years caught up to her. Alice was born in Detroit, Michigan on August...

Darrel L. Volway

Darrel L. Volway

May 25, 2016

Darrel L. Volway Bridgeport, Michigan Our beloved father, son, and brother passed away on May 25, 2016, at the age of 42 years. Darrel was born June 17, 1973, in Enid, Oklahoma. He worked as a self-employed painter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers and snowmobiles. He will be dearly missed by his daughter, Brittany Volway; mother, Rose (Hollerback)...

David L. Wasalaski

David L. Wasalaski

May 24, 2016

Wasalaski, David L. Birch Run, Michigan Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, age 70 years. He was born on April 1, 1946, son of the late Barney J. and Regina "Jean" (Witowski) Wasalaski, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He married Norma Jean Reinhardt on March 15, 1986, she survives him. David retired from...

Gertrude E. Fischer

Gertrude E. Fischer

May 24, 2016

Gertrude E. Fischer Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 24, 2016, surrounded by her family at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 98 years. The daughter of the late Carl Francis and Laura (Larson) Phillips was born March 29, 1918 in Grayling, Michigan. She married Kenneth Gibson Fischer, September 28, 1940. He passed away September...

Demetrios (Jim) Metropoulos

Demetrios (Jim) Metropoulos

May 23, 2016

Demetrios (Jim) George Metropoulos, Chicago, IL Passed away in his home on the afternoon of Monday May 23, 2016. Jim Metropoulos was born May 30, 1963 and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended University of Michigan and later graduated from Stanford University Law School achieving the highest honor of Summa Cum Laude and Order of the Coif. Some of his...

Vincent Pardo Jr.

Vincent Pardo Jr.

May 22, 2016

Vincent Pardo Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother went home to the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the age of 85 years. Vincent was born March 22, 1931, in Saginaw to the late Esperanza (DelValle) and Vicente Pardo Sr. He served in the U.S Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked as a...

Nora D. Laurenz Davis

Nora D. Laurenz Davis

May 22, 2016

Nora D. Laurenz Davis Saginaw, Michigan Was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the age of 99. Nora was born April 7, 1917, in Burt, Michigan to the late Minnie (Marks) and Herbert Catterfeld. She shared many cherished childhood memories of life on the farm with her predeceased siblings, Ruth (Norman) Reinke, Frank (Elva)...

Gloria M. Hohisel-Towns

Gloria M. Hohisel-Towns

May 22, 2016

Our beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016, age 52 years. Gloria was born on October 30, 1963, daughter of the late Darrell and Evelyn Hohisel, in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1982. Gloria married Craig R. Towns on June 10, 1995, he survives her....

Helen L. Weitz

Helen L. Weitz

May 22, 2016

Helen L. Weitz Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Covenant- Cooper. Age 97 years. The daughter of the late Blanche (Paweliczk) and Max Kwaiser was born May 17, 1919 in Bridgeport Township, Michigan. She married Frederick Weitz, March 19, 1937. He passed away March 8, 1991. During...

Sharla Ann (Burk) Krzyaniak

Sharla Ann (Burk) Krzyaniak

May 22, 2016

Passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 22, 2016 and is at peace with the Lord at the age of 52 years. Sharla Ann Burk was born on June 13, 1963 in Saginaw to Beth (Oxendale) Burk and the late John Burk. She graduated from St. Charles High School, the class of 1981 and later Baker College with her associate's degree....

Virginia (Cathy) Aldrich

Virginia (Cathy) Aldrich

May 21, 2016

Virginia (Cathy) Aldrich Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with The Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 21, 2016, age 69 years. She was born on May 3, 1947 daughter of the late Joseph F. and Evelyn (Tanner) Bukosky, Sr. in Flint, MI. Cathy was a graduate of Flint Beecher High School...

Herbert William Ryder II

Herbert William Ryder II

May 21, 2016

Herbert William Ryder II Saginaw, Michigan Passed away May 21, 2016, at the age of 73 years. Herbert was born February 24, 1943, in Saginaw to the late Herbert and Clara (Schimp) Ryder. He is survived by his children, Annette (Mike Beach) Ryder, Tammy Gould, Kathy Ryder, Lionel Frady, Brian Miller; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 9 siblings; and special friend...

Nancy L. Irwin (Ochsenkehl)

Nancy L. Irwin (Ochsenkehl)

May 18, 2016

Nancy L Irwin (Ochsenkehl) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, age 79 years. Nancy was born on May 25, 1936, daughter of the late Alvina (Symons) and Lawrence Schuler in Saginaw. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Women's Navy Auxiliary, enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, traveling and spending time...

Carol June McGee

Carol June McGee

May 17, 2016

Carol June McGee Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at her home. Age 68 years. The daughter of the late Fred and June (Stockell) Lassahn was born April 20, 1948 in Algona, Iowa. She married Edward James McGee. He passed away in 1978. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and retired from the Aleda Lutz Veteran's Administration Hospital...

Ruth C. Holihan

Ruth C. Holihan

May 17, 2016

Ruth C. Holihan Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at HealthSource, Saginaw. Age 80 years. The daughter of the late Frieda (Knieper) and Claude Munson was born December 25, 1935 in Albee Township. She married Gerald T. Holihan, September 17, 1955. Her husband of 60 years survives her. She had been employed by Michigan Bell Telephone and for...

Adam Michael Foster

Adam Michael Foster

May 16, 2016

Foster, Adam Michael Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and cousin, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at Covenant Harrison, following a life-long courageous fight with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Age 36 years. Adam was born October 26, 1979, in Saginaw, and graduated from Swan Valley High School with the Class of 1998, and later from Saginaw Valley State...

James H. Drinan

James H. Drinan

May 16, 2016

Passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Covenant Cooper Hospital. He was 82 years of age. James H. Drinan was born December 14, 1933, in Saginaw to the late Francis M. and Helen (Barrett) Drinan. A 1951 graduate of St. Andrews High School, he attended the University of Detroit, graduating in 1959, where he was the captain of the tennis...