Obituaries
Viriginia Cole "Babe"
Jan 27, 2016
Cole, Virginia "Babe" Merrill, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2016, age 88 years. She was born on February 3, 1927, daughter of the late William and Irene (Johnson) Bigelow, in Gratiot County. Virginia married Carl W. Cole on September 15, 1943, he predeceased her on June 21, 2008. She was a member of Breckenridge Wesleyan Church and...
William G. Elliott
Jan 26, 2016
Passed away peacefully at the age of 81 after an eight-month struggle of complications from diabetes. The nurses from Stone Crest Assisted Living, the most loving, caring women imaginable, were by his side at the time of his death. They had become like family to Bill, his daughter, Liz Yokubison of Park City, Utah, and his friend of 34 years,...
Ronald J. Courneya
Jan 26, 2016
Ronald J. Courneya Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the age of 68 years. Ron was born January 2, 1948, in Bay City to the late Harry and Virginia (Besaw) Courneya. He owned Northland Lawn Care for 12 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening. He took great pride in the...
Shirley Ann Moretuzzo
Jan 26, 2016
Moretuzzo, Shirley Ann Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, with her loving family by her side, age 79 years. Shirley was born on April 7, 1936, in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Alfonso and Edith (Abram) Vacanti. She is survived by David Moretuzzo. David and Shirley were married 59 years ago...
Erma M. Rohde
Jan 25, 2016
Erma M. Rohde Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 following a long and happy life. Age 86 years. Erma was born, October 31, 1929, the fourth child of the late Joseph and Alma (Tighe) Corbat. She grew up in Merrill, Michigan where she attended Potter Elementary School and Sacred Heart High School. She married Elwood Rohde, July 1,...
John F. Richnak
Jan 24, 2016
Richnak, John F. Merrill, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the age of 91 years. He was born January 28, 1924 in Wheeler to the late Frank and Magdalena (Zigo) Richnak. Mr. Richnak served as an Army Corporal in the 246th Combat Engineer Battalion from 1943 1945 fighting in five European theatre...
Edna Cipriani
Jan 24, 2016
Cipriani, Edna Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on January 24, 2016 at Maple Park Village in Westfield, IN at the age of 96 years. The daughter of the late Henry and Susanna (Fritzler) Kuxhaus was born on October 7, 1919 in Okeene, Oklahoma and moved to Saginaw in August of 1937. Edna married Harold Flack on May 29, 1943; he passed...
Virginia Ruth Spear
Jan 24, 2016
Virginia Ruth Spear (Gigi) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Lester and Mary (Williams) Colpean was born June 25, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Nelson R. Spear, June 25, 1949. He passed away February 12, 1990. Virginia was a member of Immanuel Bible Church...
Mary E. Slater
Jan 23, 2016
Slater, Mary E. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away peacefully with her family at her side Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Mary was born November 8, 1938 in Saginaw. The daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Hannay) Knodel. She married Duane E. "Duke" Slater in December of 1953. He predeceased her November 10, 2011. Surviving are...
Jo Ann Dietrich
Jan 22, 2016
Jo Ann Dietrich Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, January 22, 2016, at the age of 68 years. Jo Ann was born June 24, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Robert and Margaret (Baker) Suhr. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She is survived by her children, Billy (Ann) Dietrich, Matthew Dietrich, and Kathy (Charles) Allen; grandchildren,...
Donald F. Eddy
Jan 21, 2016
Eddy, Donald F. "Wacky" Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away early Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Age 82 years. Don was born September 22, 1933, in Saginaw, the son of the late Theresa (Block) and George Eddy. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1951....
C. Glendile "Glen" Stellwag
Jan 19, 2016
C. Glendile Stellwag "Glen" Frankenmuth, Michigan Passed away on January 19, 2016, at the age of 96 years. Glen was born September 21, 1919, the daughter of the late Frank and Corletta (Lester) Kelbey. She married Wilmer L. Stellwag on August 26, 1939 and they were blessed with two children. He predeceased her in March 2006. Glen loved her clubs,...
Christopher Carrigan
Jan 18, 2016
Carrigan, Christopher S. Fenton, MI Passed on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the age of 47 years. Chris was born on June 13, 1968 in Muskegon. Chris was a MSU Alumni with a degree in Construction Management. Chris leaves behind his wife Elaine Rico-Carrigan whom he married January 16, 2015, his two daughters Caitlyn and Clarissa Carrigan and their mother...
Jack T. Williams
Jan 18, 2016
Jack Tingle Williams Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at McBrite Manor at the age of 88 years. He was born August 16, 1927 in Saginaw to the late Jesse T. and Elsie H. (Holmberg) Williams. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1945 and then served with the U. S. Army. Jack married Phyllis Marie Peters...
Kathleen Lois Evelyn Roberge
Jan 18, 2016
Roberge, Kathleen Lois Evelyn East Tawas, MI formerly of Saginaw, MI Beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the age of 71 years. The daughter of the late Hugo and Evelyn (Davis) Ruffert was born on March 14, 1944 in Bridgeport. She worked for GM. Kathleen married Jim Roberge on...
Thomas R. Hales
Jan 17, 2016
Hales, Thomas R. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at home after a courageous battle with cancer, age 76 years. He was born on May 12, 1939, son of the late Thomas and Naomi (Paquette) Hales, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of...
Joseph Floyd VanHorn
Jan 16, 2016
VanHorn, Joseph Floyd Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 16, 2016, at his home, at the age of 60 years. He was born August 22, 1955, in Saginaw, the son of the late Floyd and Marion (Gilbert) VanHorn. He was a Licensed Practical Nurse, working in various nursing homes and...
Richard M. Drinan
Jan 15, 2016
Dick passed away peacefully Friday, January 15, 2016, at Cartwright Hospice at 79 years of age. He was born on June 15, 1936, to Francis and Helen (Barrett) Drinan in Saginaw where he lived his whole life. Survived by his brothers Francis Drinan and James Drinan; daughters Lori Drinan, Lisa Cozzolino; step daughters Pam Coates, Kathy (Paul) Luther, and Sandy...
Kris F. Cutting
Jan 14, 2016
Cutting, Kris Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper, age 47 years. Kris was born on September 7, 1968, son of the late Frank and Adeline (Pierce) Cutting, in Saginaw. He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing. He had a passion for movies, collectables and was excited to see the new Star Wars movie. Kris...
Juanita Godina
Jan 14, 2016
Godina, Juanita Saginaw, Michigan Passed away quietly in her home, Thursday, January 14, 2016. Age 96 years. Juana Alcalan was born October 20, 1919 in Guanajuato, Mexico, immigrating to the United States at age 7 years with her grandparents. She married Ignacio Godina in 1939 in Lockhart Texas. He predeceased her. She was a lifelong member of the Church of...
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