Obituaries
Mary Jo Finazzi
Oct 14, 2015
Mary Jo Finazzi Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at St. Francis Home. Age 72 years. The daughter of the late Harry and Noreen (Brandimore) Kwater was born February 7, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married John Joseph Finazzi, on the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, November 22, 1963. He survives her. Mary Jo was employed...
Julie A. Wright (Yaklin)
Oct 14, 2015
Wright, Julie A. (Yaklin) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer and MS. Age 50 years. Julie Anne Yaklin was born February 19, 1965, in Saginaw, the daughter of Judy (Schultz) and the late John "Jack" Yaklin. Julie was a 1983 graduate of Carrollton High School....
Mary E. Juarez
Oct 13, 2015
Juarez, Mary E. (Verdusco) Rodriguez Saginaw, MI Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan Hospital at the age of 70 years. Mary was born May 16, 1945 in Saginaw, MI, a daughter of the late Michael and Trine Verdusco. Mary was a devoted person. She was predeceased by her...
Larry (Big Papa) Westbrooks
Oct 13, 2015
Westbrooks, Larry (Big Papa) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully at his residence Tuesday October 13, 2015. Larry was born November 30, 1953 in Mansfield, Ohio. The son of the late Fred and Rosaura (Rosales) Westbrooks. He leaves behind his four siblings; Rosalinda (Domingo) Garcia, Johnnie Westbrooks, Lori Thompson and Faye Givand; Several aunts and uncles. And a host of nieces...
Ricardo E. Barron
Oct 13, 2015
Barron, Ricardo E. Saginaw, Michigan Loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and guardian angel passed away suddenly on October 13, 2015 at the age of 12 years. The son of Richard Barron and Elena DeLeon was born on November 23, 2002 in Saginaw. He attended Carrollton Middle School where he played on the football team. Ricardo was of Christian faith....
Richard Lee "Rick" Mihalic, Sr.
Oct 13, 2015
Richard Lee "Rick" Mihalic, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the age of 68. Rick was born November 24, 1946, in Saginaw to Marion (Pillsbury) Mihalic and the late Frank G. Mihalic. Besides his mother he is survived by his children, Richard (Lisa) Mihalic, Jr., Michael (Tricia) Mihalic, Jody...
James M. Mauch
Oct 13, 2015
Mauch, James M. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday October 13, 2015 at home at the age of 56 years. James was born January 22, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of the late Theodore and Teresa (St Laurent) Mauch Sr. James was the family historian and was an amazing artist and was known around the area for his art work....
Donald E. Praay
Oct 12, 2015
Praay, Donald E. Lake Gogebic, Michigan (formerly of Saginaw) Donald E. Praay, age 80, of Lake Gogebic, formerly of Saginaw, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 12, 2015, at his home. Don was born October 8, 1935 in Saginaw, the son of the late Theo and Nellie (Ecker) Praay. On June 25, 1955 he was united in marriage...
Betty Ann Smith
Oct 12, 2015
Smith, Betty Ann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on October 12, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Betty was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 11, 1925, the daughter of the late Robert and Esther Barger. She was attending Second Presbyterian Church and was a member of First Presbyterian church for over 30 years. She married Mervin Straw who predeceased...
Eduardo J. "My Hunny" Rodriguez
Oct 11, 2015
Rodriguez, Eduardo J. "My Hunny" Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015, at St. Mary's of Michigan, following a brief illness. Age 62 years. He was born June 11, 1953, in Saginaw, the son of the late Delfina (Jimenez) and Refugio Rodriguez. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan....
Floyd Edward McMall
Oct 10, 2015
Floyd Edward McMall "Pink" Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father and uncle passed away October 10, 2015, at the age of 89 years. Floyd was born September 30, 1926 to the late Elmer and Effie (O'Dell) McMall. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He married Shirley J. Close on October 14, 1950; she predeceased him...
Fred Carl Hagen
Oct 10, 2015
Fred Carl Hagen Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 10, 2015. Age 65 years. The son of the late Lorena B. (Wondrasch) and Harold S. Hagen was born April 12, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from St. Charles High School, Class of 1968. Fred joined the U. S. Marine Corp in November of 1968 and served in Vietnam...
Neil Brown
Oct 10, 2015
Brown, Neil Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at University of Michigan Hospital, age 70 years. Neil was born in Saginaw, Michigan January 20, 1945 the son of the late Neil and Edith (Young) Brown. He was a 1963 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He married Kathleen White August 22, 1970 and she survives him. Neil was...
Eleanor Rose Rueda Robelin (Lonnie)
Oct 9, 2015
Robelin, Eleanor Rose Rueda (Lonnie) Saginaw, Michigan Went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2015, with her loving family by her side, age 78 years. She was born August 25, 1937, in Saginaw, daughter of the late Jose and Cora (DelValle) Rueda. Lonnie married Ricardo Robelin, he predeceased her on August 3, 2012. She enjoyed arts...
Frank J. Kartz
Oct 9, 2015
Frank J. Kartz Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved father and grandfather passed away at his home on October 9, 2015, at the age of 83 years. Frank was born August 22, 1932, in Midland to the late Louis and Helen (Jardno) Kartz. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Joy Riselay on October 13, 1956; she...
Barbara Ann Launstein
Oct 9, 2015
Barbara Ann Launstein Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at her home. Age 62 years. The daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Ann (Graham) Clark was born October 29, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Gary J. Launstein, November 8, 1980. He survives her. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1970, and...
Gerald Edward Babcock
Oct 7, 2015
Gerald Edward Babcock Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Covenant Cooper. Age 78 years. The son of the late Florence (Hinkle) Babcock Ranke and Robert Babcock was born December 20, 1936 in Flint, Michigan. He married Sandra Lou Hauk, May 6, 1967. She survives him. Gerald attended St. Lorenz Lutheran School and was confirmed in his faith...
Patricia Sue Walters
Oct 7, 2015
Patricia Sue Walters Saginaw, Michigan Went to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the age of 72 years. The daughter of the late George W. and Leona (Williams) Schoults was born on March 22, 1943 in Saginaw. She worked for Rite Aide Pharmacy for over 40 years. She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Methodist...
Mark H. Simon
Oct 7, 2015
Simon, Mark H. Saginaw, Michigan Our loving father and brother passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, age 48 years. He was born on March 20, 1967, in Benton Harbor, MI, son of the late Howard and Judith (Schnetzler) Simon, Jr. Mark enjoyed collecting comic books, watching wrestling and spending time with his daughter Judith, whom he loved and adored...
Dorothy Elaine Kaufmann
Oct 6, 2015
Kaufmann, Dorothy Elaine Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Dorothy Elaine Kaufmann passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Age 89 years. Dorothy was born on June 30, 1926 to the late Antoinette and Wilber Wood. She was married to John V. Kaufmann, who predeceased her. Together they farmed and raised their family. Dorothy was a deeply...