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Ethel Isabel Schreader

Ethel Isabel Schreader

Nov 24, 2014

Ethel Isabel Schreader Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late, Ethel Irene (Imeson) and John Malcolm Morrison was born July 30, 1921 in Alpena, Michigan. She married Clarence (Bill) Schreader, December 12, 1942. He passed away October 30, 1991. Ethel was a graduate of Central Michigan University and received...

Betty J. Gowans

Betty J. Gowans

Nov 24, 2014

Gowans, Betty J. Florence, Kentucky formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away on November 24, 2014 at the age of 89 years. The daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Everetts) Frayer was born on July 4, 1925 in Mikado Twp., MI. She married Ross J. Gowans; he survives her. Surviving besides her husband Ross are their children: Norman (Nancy) Bamberger;...

James D. Fordos

James D. Fordos

Nov 23, 2014

Fordos, James D. Merrill, Michigan Loving husband, father and papa passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the age of 61 years. The son of the late Evelyn (Naessens) and Ernest Fordos was born on January 30, 1953 in Saginaw. He married Kenna Wenzel on November 8, 1975; she survives him. In 1970, together with his father, James began...

Bernice M. Young

Bernice M. Young

Nov 23, 2014

Young, Bernice M. Hemlock, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the age of 67 years. Bernice was born May 17, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Walt and Bessie (Ruse) Basner. She married Lawrence Young on August 3, 1963; he predeceased her March 4, 2012. She enjoyed reading, going to church, camping,...

Juris Sturis Jr.

Juris Sturis Jr.

Nov 22, 2014

Sturis, Juris Jr. Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully from Leukemia Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the age of 80 years. Juris was born May 29, 1934, in Riga, Latvia to the late Hermine (Ozols) and Juris Sturis Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne 505 Regiment. He worked as a pattern maker for General Motors for...

Duane James Henry

Duane James Henry

Nov 20, 2014

Henry, Duane James St. Charles, MI Duane J. Henry, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare with his family by his side. Duane, a beloved father, grandfather, son and brother was born December 26, 1931, in Saginaw, MI. Duane enlisted in the United States Army at age 15, though the Army quickly realized he was...

Robert F. Reed Jr.

Robert F. Reed Jr.

Nov 20, 2014

Robert F. Reed Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Loving father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the age of 58. Robert was born February 13, 1956 in Saginaw. He worked for Tony's takeout on South Michigan. He liked trying out new things, especially learning how to use the latest new gadgets. He enjoyed making bets with his...

Basil Wolfe

Basil Wolfe

Nov 19, 2014

Wolfe, Basil Saginaw, Michigan Basil has been called from this life to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 97 years. Basil was born September 22, 1917, son of the late Loyd and Nellie (Ballard) Wolfe in Bradyville, Michigan. He graduated from...

Frank George Orth

Frank George Orth

Nov 18, 2014

Orth, Frank George Spaulding Township, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the age of 92 years. Frank was born April 23, 1922, in Saginaw to the late Frank and Maybelle (Bleiler) Orth. He married Irene Gunlock on December 4, 1948; she predeceased him June 2, 2012. He was retired from National Cash Register. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Phyllis Jean Bluemer

Phyllis Jean Bluemer

Nov 18, 2014

Phyllis Jean Bluemer (Trinklein) Merrill, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, surrounded by her family. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late George and Anna (Graham) Trinklein was born August 26, 1926, in James Township. She married Carl Bluemer, October 15, 1949. Her husband of 65 years survives her. Together, Mr....

John A. Kapplinger

John A. Kapplinger

Nov 17, 2014

Kapplinger, John A. Saginaw, Michigan John A. Kapplinger, son of the late Charles and Edna Kapplinger, died November 17, 2014, peacefully in his sleep with his loving wife, Virginia, of 61 years of marriage, by his side. He died of natural causes after experiencing two falls. John was 92 years old and a lifelong resident of Saginaw. He graduated from...

Richard Lawrence Corippo

Richard Lawrence Corippo

Nov 16, 2014

Corippo, Richard Lawrence Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his home, age 77 years. Richard was born in Saginaw, Michigan October 6, 1937 the son of the late Louis and Marion (Hare) Corippo. He worked for 20 years at McBrite Independent Living Center. He loved going to his cabin up north and enjoyed taking care of many...

Lela M. Frost

Lela M. Frost

Nov 13, 2014

Frost, Lela M. Saginaw, MI Our beloved mother and "Little Grandma" went home to the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the age of 92. Lela was born March 17, 1922, in Ovid, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Olive (Yerrick) Hettinger. She married Donald Frost on March 24, 1945; he predeceased her August 8, 1999. She enjoyed living...

Carol Irene Russell

Carol Irene Russell

Nov 13, 2014

Carol Irene Russell Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 65 years. The daughter of the late Francis and Verna (Hammond) Wolfgang was born October 29, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1967 and retired from Target in Saginaw...

Elizabeth J. Salmer

Elizabeth J. Salmer

Nov 13, 2014

Salmer, Elizabeth J. Darling "Betty" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Covenant Cooper at the age of 85 years. Elizabeth Darling was born January 19, 1929, in Saginaw County, the daughter of the late Caroline (Bruse) and Alvin Darling Sr. After graduating from Hemlock High School, Betty pursued a career in nursing. She graduated from St. Mary's...

Linda Lee Smith

Linda Lee Smith

Nov 12, 2014

Smith, Linda Lee Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the age of 52 years. The daughter of Don and the late Carole (Haney) Smith was born on March 15, 1962 in Saginaw. She retired from the Bavarian Inn and also worked as a private caregiver. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in...

Jack Alan Ryder

Jack Alan Ryder

Nov 11, 2014

Ryder, Jack Alan Saginaw, MI Passed away at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Age 83 years. Jack Alan Ryder was born June 10, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Thelma C. (Joyce) and John D. Ryder. He graduated from Clio High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1952 (during the Korean...

Cindy A. Kaczor

Cindy A. Kaczor

Nov 11, 2014

Kaczor, Cindy A. (Trahan) Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, companion, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly early Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Covenant Cooper. Age 57 years. Cindy was born April 5, 1957, the daughter of the late Gerald and Elenora (Garno) Trahan. She graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School with the Class of 1975. She had been employed by...

Alberta E. Bell

Alberta E. Bell

Nov 10, 2014

Alberta E. Bell Prairie Village, Kansas Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday November 10, 2014. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late Truman and Carrie (Smith) Frost was born November 8, 1923, in Iowa. She married Vincent B. Bell, September 6, 1942. He passed away April 21, 2003. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church,...

Elwood Harry Wirth

Elwood Harry Wirth

Nov 10, 2014

Elwood Harry Wirth Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 76 years. The son of Harry and Emma (Roesler) Wirth was born August 23, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and served with the U.S. Army. He was a banker his entire career, beginning in San Diego, California and...

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