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Judith "Judy" Ann Crites

Judith "Judy" Ann Crites

Oct 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Judith Ann Crites December 27th, 1938 - October 9th, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a dedicated nurse, and a devout Christian, Judy Crites, who departed this world on Monday, October 9th 2023. She was 84 years old.

Judy was born on December 27th in West Frankfort IL to the...

Richard "Dick" L. Calligaro

Richard "Dick" L. Calligaro

Oct 9, 2023

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was greeted into Heaven by his wife, parents, and loved ones, on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side. At the age of 93 years.

The son of the late Guido “Guy” P. and Joy T. (Modolo) Calligaro, Richard was born on August 16, 1930,...

Dorothy V. Owen

Dorothy V. Owen

Oct 6, 2023

Dorothy went home to the loving arms of the Lord and the family before her, on Friday, October 6, 2023. Age 94 years.

Dorothy was born on April 26, 1929, daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Braman) Weighman, in Saginaw. She married Morris Owen on June 11, 1948. He predeceased her on September 1, 2013. Dorothy retired from...

Patsy Ann Geeting

Patsy Ann Geeting

Oct 5, 2023

Patsy Ann Geeting Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, aunt, and sister passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Covenant Cooper. She was 88 years old. The daughter of the late George and Lillian (Ensminger) Langdon, Patsy was born on April 16, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan.

She was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School. After graduating, Patsy...

Rosalie "Rosie" Mary Ackerman

Rosalie "Rosie" Mary Ackerman

Oct 4, 2023

Rosalie "Rosie" M. Ackerman of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved aunt passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2023, at Pine Haven Assisted Living. She was 93 years old. Rosalie Mary Ackerman was born on February 20, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Anthony and Rose (Greish) Ackerman. She was a proud graduate of Ss. Peter & Paul High School....

Clara Mary Talik

Clara Mary Talik

Oct 4, 2023

Clara Mary Talik

We are sad to announce that on October 4, 2023, at the incredible age of 99, Clara Mary Talik (Kohlhoff) peacefully passed away at Wellspring's Senior Living Campus. Clara was born on April 19, 1924, and lived in Saginaw, MI, her entire life.

She was mom to Mike (Linda) Talik of Ann Arbor, MI and...

Tangela L. Houston "Shell"

Tangela L. Houston "Shell"

Oct 3, 2023

Our loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, gained her wings on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Age 50 years.

Tangela was born on February 16, 1973, daughter of Larry and Eileen (Houston) Jackson, in Saginaw. She was kind, caring and giving, and would put the needs of her family before her own. Tangela was a strong woman who faced every...

Debbie Ann Plowman (Merz)

Debbie Ann Plowman (Merz)

Oct 2, 2023

Our beloved wife, sister, and aunt passed away with her loved ones at her side on Monday, October 2nd, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 65. Debbie was born in Saginaw on February 4th, 1958, to the late William Sr. & Mary Lou (Wald) Merz and was a 1976 graduate of Arthur Hill. She met James “Jim” Plowman...

Shirley Jane Erskine

Shirley Jane Erskine

Oct 1, 2023

 

Shirley Jane (Hoggard) Erskine passed away peacefully on October 1,2023, just over a week beyond her 85th birthday.  Shirley was born in Midland, MI on September 19, 1938 to Helen (Rutledge) and Floyd Hoggard.   Shirley graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw in 1956 and pursued her desire to help others by attending Saginaw General Hospital nurses training,...

Gregory Allen Wenzel

Gregory Allen Wenzel

Oct 1, 2023

Gregory Allen Wenzel

Merrill, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 after a brief stay at Ascension St. Mary’s hospital.

Greg was born October 26, 1949 to the late Larry and Alice (Rohde) Wenzel. He was a proud 1967 graduate of Breckenridge High School. After high school, he joined the United States Army and was...

Fred Frank Leddy

Fred Frank Leddy

Sep 30, 2023

Passed away on Sunday, September 30th, 2023, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 93. Fred was born on March 2nd, 1930, to the late Frank and Alma (Sperling) Leddy.

A private committal service for Fred will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Those wanting to make a show of their sympathy may wish to make a memorial contribution...

Linda Dee LaFontaine

Linda Dee LaFontaine

Sep 29, 2023

Linda Dee LaFontaine of Freeland, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 62 years old. Linda Dee Turek was born on April 4, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Gary and Deanne (French) Turek. She was...

Rita Skostins

Rita Skostins

Sep 28, 2023

 

Rita Skostins

Midland, Michigan

     A truly remarkable & well-loved woman, Rita Skostins (née Laimins) passed away at home on Sept 28, 2023, at age 85, 3 months shy of 86. She was born in Strenci, Latvia on Dec 26, 1937, to forest ranger Peteris and Anna (née Goldbergs) Laimins. Forced to flee their homeland in Sept 1944, they...

Gerald B. Thomas, M.D.

Gerald B. Thomas, M.D.

Sep 28, 2023

 

Gerald B. Thomas, M.D.

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and critical care physician passed away on Thursday September 28, 2023 at the age of 75 years.

The son of the late Gerald B. and Victoria (Peterson) Thomas was born on June 1, 1948 in Flint.  He worked as a physician at

 Saginaw General Hospital for thirty years.  Gerald’s greatest...

Helen M. Biver

Helen M. Biver

Sep 25, 2023

Our loving mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023. Age 93 years.

Helen was born on January 17, 1930, daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle (Frost) Seidel, in Saginaw. She married John “Ken” Biver on July 18, 1959. He predeceased her on April 3, 1994. Helen was a faithful member...

Robert "Bob" Lee Warner

Robert "Bob" Lee Warner

Sep 25, 2023

Robert "Bob" Lee Warner of Naubinway, formerly of Saginaw

Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Toni & Trish House. He was 94 years old. Robert was born in Saginaw on July 30th, 1929, to the late Charles Sr. and Alice (Gehrcke) Warner, and...

Gary Allen Stuckey

Gary Allen Stuckey

Sep 24, 2023

Gary Allen Stuckey of Freeland, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpected on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 74 years old. Gary Allen Stuckey was born on May 18, 1949, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Velma (Johnson) Stuckey. At age 18, Gary bravely enlisted in the...

Allen Dale Miller

Allen Dale Miller

Sep 23, 2023

Allen Dale Miller

Brant, Michigan

On the first day of fall, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 13:13 (1:13 p.m.) Allen Dale Miller left this earthly plane to join his father Victor Miller, father-in-law Paul Reed, and brothers Steve Miller and Les Miller. Allen was born on August 4, 1964 in Burt, Michigan. A man of all trades, Allen particularly loved...

Michael J. Schuknecht

Michael J. Schuknecht

Sep 22, 2023

 

Michael J. Schuknecht II

Saginaw, MI

Passed away Friday September 22, 2023 at Hoyt Nursing home at the age of 42 years. 

Michael was born on August 3, 1981 in Flint, MI.  He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 2000; he enjoyed reading, video games, and rolling around.

He is survived by his father Michael Schuknecht and...

Sandra Kay Knoodle "Sandy"

Sandra Kay Knoodle "Sandy"

Sep 21, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, with her family at her side; at the age of 75 years.

The daughter of the late Roy and Clara (Harris) Knoodle, Sandy was born on October 12, 1947, in Standish, Michigan. She graduated Arenac Eastern High School with the...

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