Obituaries
Isabella M. Krawczak
Sep 2, 2014
Krawczak, Isabella M. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, at the age of 88 years. Isabella May Masters was born October 3, 1925, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late George and Clara (Bartlett) Masters. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1943. She married Leo...
James Frank Tapley
Sep 1, 2014
Tapley, James Frank Murrieta, California Passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family, age 72 years. Jim was born May 18, 1942 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada the son of the late Linwood and Helen (Shaw) Tapley. He married Karen Hanson November 24, 1962 and she survives him. Jim worked for many years for Hostess...
Sandra Marie Reikowsky
Sep 1, 2014
Sandra M. Reikowsky (Ritter) 68 of Saginaw Sandra passed away early morning Monday September 1, 2014 with her family by her side. Sandra Marie Reikowsky was born April 13, 1946, the daughter of the late Lottie (Amyotte) and of Elmer Ritter. Sandra retired as a Dental Assistant of 25 years from Dr. Baumstark & Dr. Hyde. Sandra's favorite way to...
Darlene K. Kuelske
Aug 31, 2014
Kuelske, Darlene K. Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at the age of 69 years. Darlene was born November 12, 1944, to the late Albert and Kathleen (Klomp) Kuelske. She graduated in 1964 from Arthur Hill High School. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Saginaw. She is survived by her brother Elmer (Ruth) Kuelske; many nieces...
Louise May Combs
Aug 30, 2014
Combs, Louise May Saginaw, Michigan Passed away early Saturday, August 30, 2014, at St. Francis Home, at the age of 87 years. Louise May Cox was born December 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Frances M. (Decker) and James E. Cox Sr. She had been employed as a secretary for St. Mary's Hospital, Carl King Enterprises, and Community Village....
James George Trombley
Aug 29, 2014
Trombley, James George Saginaw, MI (formerly of Merrill, MI) Passed away August 29, 2014, at the age of 67 years. James was born February 4, 1947, in Saginaw the son of the late Virgil Joseph and Ruth Martha (Hulme) Trombley. The family moved to Merrill in 1949 where he attended Merrill Community Schools. He enjoyed playing trumpet in the band...
Arvids Liepa
Aug 29, 2014
Liepa, Arvids Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, at his home, at the age of 87 years. He was born June 20, 1927, in Latvia, the son of the late Mikelis and Kersta Liepa. He had been employed by General Motors retiring in 1992. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He married Shirley Ann Czowski on...
Alexander Lichtenwald
Aug 27, 2014
Lichtenwald, Alexander Saginaw, MI Loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the age of 88 years. Alexander was born March 3, 1926, the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Kaiser) Lichtenwald. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War receiving numerous medals. He married Elizabeth (Roesler) Meier...
William Michael Felten
Aug 25, 2014
William Michael Felten Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, due to injuries received in an airplane accident. Age 19 years. The son of Jennifer L. (Haffner) and Dr. William R. Felten was born September 14, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Bethlehem Lutheran grade school and graduated from Valley Lutheran High School, Class of 2013, where he was...
John Treno Cisneros
Aug 24, 2014
Cisneros, John Treno San Antonio, Texas formerly of Michigan Went to eternal rest on Sunday August 24, 2014. John was born March 18, 1937, in Fairgrove, MI to the late Luis and Maria Cisneros. Surviving sisters are Carmen, Beatrice, Mary, Gloria, Francis and Lupe. Siblings Elias, Manuel, Treno, Vera, and Delphine predeceased him. John is survived by his six children:...
Geraldine Hanley
Aug 23, 2014
Hanley, Geraldine Zilwaukee, MI Passed away August 23, 2014 at the age of 90. Geraldine was born August 21, 1924, in Saginaw, MI to the late Ralph and Esther (Schroeder) Spiekerman. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School class of 1942. She married James F. Hanley on November 28, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas. He predeceased her May 11, 1990. She...
Joy M. Kartz
Aug 22, 2014
Kartz, Joy M. Saginaw, MI Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at her home on August 22, 2014, at the age of 78. Joy was born May 20, 1936, in Saginaw to the late Charles and Eva (Peters) Riselay. She married Frank Kartz on October 13, 1956; he survives her. She enjoyed bus trips to the casino, being...
Jane M. Mainprize
Aug 21, 2014
Mainprize, Jane M. Saginaw, MI Passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014, with her family by her side at the age of 78 years. Jane was born March 20, 1936, in Gagetown, MI to the late Francis and Viola (Wascher) Winchester. She married Harry "Vern" Mainprize on October 4, 1958; he predeceased her April 2, 1986. She was a member of...
Richard Leo Moon
Aug 21, 2014
Moon, Richard Leo Saginaw, MI Richard Leo Moon went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2014 at the age of 75. Richard is survived by his three daughters, Sherri (Philip) Jones, Laurie (Mark) Gamm and Tammy Moon; also two brothers, David (Nancy) Moon and Jack (Eva) Moon and six grandchildren, (Krystan and Britnye Gamm, Scott, Shelby, Harley...
Larry Lon Hess
Aug 21, 2014
Hess, Larry Lon Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at St. Mary's of Michigan. Larry was born on September 5, 1938 in Detroit, the son of the late Lyle A. and Margaret (Scott) Hess. On December 29, 1956 he married Karen Doud, she survives him. He graduated from Vassar High School and the Saginaw Business Institute. Larry...
Jean A. Michael
Aug 20, 2014
Jean A. Michael Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was 72 years old. Jean was born September 23, 1941 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Floyd and Mable (Robbins) Morse. She married James R. Michael, February 27, 1960. He survives her. Jean graduated from Hemlock High School and received her Associates Degree...
Sheila Jean Riskovitch
Aug 18, 2014
Riskovitch, Sheila Jean Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, sister, cousin and friend passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at her home at the age of 49 years. The daughter of the late Frederick Brandt II and JoAnn Riskovitch was born on July 15, 1965 in Saginaw. She enjoyed reading, gardening, knitting, crocheting, camping up north, fishing and her cats. Surviving...
A. Jane (Thom) Berger
Aug 17, 2014
A. Jane (Thom) Berger Hemlock, Michigan Peacefully passed into God's embrace in paradise, Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 94 years. The daughter of the late Alison (Smith) and Oscar Beythan was born July 3, 1920 in Hemlock, Michigan. She married Luther Thom, August 31, 1941. He passed away in 1969. She later married Nelson Berger, January 11, 1975....
Arthur Willis Gath
Aug 16, 2014
Gath, Arthur Willis Merrill, Michigan Passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 due to injuries received in an accident, age 53 years. Arthur was born in Bad Cannstadt, (Stuttgart), Germany May 12, 1961. Born to Karla (DeCaleuwe) and the late Arthur Gath. Art loved hunting, playing horseshoes and living life to the fullest. He was an outgoing father, grandfather, brother, uncle...
Bonnie L. Bell
Aug 15, 2014
Bonnie L. Bell Pinconning, Michigan Formerly of St. Charles, MI Passed away Friday, August 15, 2014, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 65 years. Bonnie was born April 18, 1949 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Maxine Gieryk. She married Larry A. Bell in 1981. He survives her. She owned and operated Bell's Evergreen in Hemlock, MI. She was a member...