Obituaries

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...

Albert Dean Hall

Albert Dean Hall

Mar 17, 2016

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the age of 73 years. The son of Nellie (Graham) Hall and the late Albert Hall was born on October 11, 1942 in Flint. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1965. He owned A & L Construction Company and retired from American National...

John Michael Kniat

John Michael Kniat

Mar 16, 2016

Passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Aleda Lutz Veteran's Adm. Care. Age 71 years. The son of the late Jack T. and Josephine (Derwinski) Kniat was born March 23, 1944 in Flint, Michigan. He married Peggy Ann Long, August 27, 1984. She survives him. John served with the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Div. as a paratrooper during the...

Rita Ann Olivarez

Rita Ann Olivarez

Mar 15, 2016

Loving daughter, mother, sister and aunt passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the age of 43 years. Rita was born on May 27, 1972 in Saginaw. She attended Arthur Hill High School. She cherished her time with her family and friends. Surviving are her mother Betty Lou Olivarez, father, Henry Olivarez, four children: Joseph Olivarez, Aaliyah Olivarez, Adam...

Elaine M. Spindler

Elaine M. Spindler

Mar 14, 2016

Elaine M. Spindler Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at the age of 86 years. Elaine was born December 11, 1929; in Saginaw to the late Frank and Bernice (Nussbaum) Miller. She owned a bakery in Carrollton and retired from General Motors. She is survived by her husband Jack Spindler; son,...

Terry Shaffer

Terry Shaffer

Mar 13, 2016

Terry Dale Shaffer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Terry was born March 8, 1950, in Saginaw to the late Albert Raymond and Loraine Ann (Gugel) Shaffer. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at W.L. Case & Company 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Rob Richards will officiate...

Ciana Leigh McCliggott

Ciana Leigh McCliggott

Mar 12, 2016

Ciana Leigh McCliggott Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with our Lord suddenly, Saturday, March 12, 2016. She was born April 14, 2015. Ciana was a happy baby who always had a smile on her face. She was very active and just started taking her first steps. She enjoyed seeing her reflection on anything, always smiling and kissing it. She loved...

Gary Arthur Pratt

Gary Arthur Pratt

Mar 11, 2016

Gary Arthur Pratt Thomas Township, Michigan Passed away March 11, 2016, at the age of 65 years. Gary was born April 16, 1950, in Saginaw. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1968. He enjoyed boating, being with family and friends, University of Michigan football, volunteering for the Ron Thomas Memorial Golf classic, and the outdoors. Gary was an...

Virginia J. Ruhl

Virginia J. Ruhl

Mar 11, 2016

Ruhl, Virginia J. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died Friday, March 11, 2016 at the age of 88 years. She was born the daughter of the late John A. and Winifred D. (Eddy) Williams on December 3, 1927 in Laurium, MI. She married James Robert Ruhl; he predeceased her after fifty seven years of marriage in 2005. Virginia...

Mary Frances Arnold

Mary Frances Arnold

Mar 10, 2016

ARNOLD, MRS. MARY F. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on March 10, 2016 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. She was 94 years old. Mary Frances (Maturen) Arnold was born January 10, 1922 in Saginaw. She was married to James F. Arnold in Saginaw. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2015. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, and traveling and adored her...

Charles G. Rinz

Charles G. Rinz

Mar 10, 2016

Charles G. Rinz Brant, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away March 10, 2016, at the age of 70 years. Charles was born December 1, 1945, in Marion Twp. Michigan to the late Verner and Virginia (Hintermeister) Rinz. He enjoyed spending time with his family, doing mechanic work, hunting, and cutting wood. He married Linda Carter on...

John Corcoran

John Corcoran

Mar 9, 2016

John Corcoran Hemlock, Michigan A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. John Corcoran, 72, of Hemlock, MI and winter resident of Estero, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 while vacationing on Fort Myers Beach. John, a man of faith, was born May 21, 1943 in Saginaw, MI, the son of the late Harold and...

Jerusha "Judy" Sawatzki

Jerusha "Judy" Sawatzki

Mar 9, 2016

Sawatzki, Jerusha "Judy" Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Judy was born October 31, 1929 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The daughter of the late Archibald and Monica (Minnic) Reed. Judy married Nolan Richard Sawatzki July 16, 1954. He predeceased her July 30, 2000. Judy enjoyed gardening, puttsing around the yard, bird watching and...

Sally Jean Schneider

Sally Jean Schneider

Mar 8, 2016

Went to join her husband Harvey Arthur Schneider on March 8, 2016 at the age of 81 years. The daughter of the late George and Theresa (LaBeau) O'Brien was born on November 4, 1934 in Saginaw. She married Harvey on November 28, 1953; he predeceased her on May 3, 2002. Sally enjoyed camping, mushrooming, and visiting with family and neighbors....

George Winfield Coulson

George Winfield Coulson

Mar 7, 2016

George W. Coulson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Age 98 years. The son of the late Theresa Margaret (Verhalen) and Edgar Coulson was born June 7, 1917 in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, retiring from the Army Reserve with the rank of Captain. His wife Ada Marie passed away in 2004....

Thomas Emil Frollo

Thomas Emil Frollo

Mar 7, 2016

Thomas Emil Frollo Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at Covenant Harrison. Age 88 years. The son of the late Thomas M. and Catherine (Hrenko) Frollo was born June 24, 1927 in Hemlock. He married Donna May Hartung, January 19, 1957. His wife of 59 years survives him. Thomas served with the U.S. Army in Germany following WWII...

Mary Jo Bauer

Mary Jo Bauer

Mar 7, 2016

Mary Jo Bauer Hemlock, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt went home to the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the age of 72 years. Mary Jo was born February 24, 1944, in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Loretta (McIntosh) Egerer. She enjoyed going to the casino and shopping with her great-nieces. She is survived by...