Obituaries
Frank D. Merkiel
Dec 31, 2013
Merkiel, Frank D. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Age 61 years. He was born September 3, 1952, in Saginaw, the son of the late Frank and Beverly (Vierke) Merkiel. He served with the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank...
Leonard N. Francke Jr.
Dec 31, 2013
Leonard N. Francke Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Well known area musician passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at Covenant-Michigan. Age 92 years. The son of Marion (Hawkins) and Leonard N. Francke Sr. was born October 24, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Angeline Kulak, January 17, 1948. She passed away December 15, 1997. Leonard served as First Lieutenant with the U....
Nicholas D. Hernandez
Dec 30, 2013
Hernandez, Nicholas D. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on December 30, 2014 at his home at the age of 77 years. Funeral Liturgy will take place at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, January 9, 2014 at W. L. Case and Company, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Fr. Frank Voris, O.F.M. Cap will officiate. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until...
Matthew Lee Ruppel
Dec 30, 2013
Ruppel, Matthew Lee Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at Henry Ford Hospital, age 55 years. Matthew was born in Saginaw, Michigan August 9, 1958 the son of Henry and Ann (Jacobs) Ruppel. He loved spending time with his family. He was an excellent cook, who could put almost anything together and make it taste good. He enjoyed...
Deena Fay Canell
Dec 30, 2013
Canell, Deena Fay Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan, age 45 years. Deena was born in Saginaw, Michigan April 13, 1968, the daughter of the late Walter and Norene (Lear) Canell. Deena was a dedicated employee of Tri-City Telecom for 19 years. She truly enjoyed her work. She is survived by her brother,...
Shirley Ann Noel
Dec 30, 2013
Noel, Shirley Ann Bridgeport, MI Passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at her home, age 74 years. Shirley was born in Saginaw, Michigan May 13, 1939, the daughter of the late Henry and Amelia (Brethauer) Uhrich. Shirley worked for many years at Thomas White School as a teacher's aide to Mrs. Horn and an adoptive grandmother to many of the...
Bernice E. Lentner
Dec 29, 2013
Bernice E. Lentner Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at St. Francis Home. The daughter of the late Albert H. and Selma (Catterfeld) Spero was born January 11, 1915 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Earl A. Lentner Sr. October 10, 1936; He passed away May 14, 2005. Mr. and Mrs....
Darlene Ann Underhill
Dec 28, 2013
On December 28th, 2013, the world lost a truly exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother but Jesus Christ gained a woman who was fully committed to His calling for her life. Darlene Ann (Brokaw) Underhill, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side. With tremendous courage and grace and a style all her own, she lived bravely...
Thomas J. Cheslik
Dec 28, 2013
Cheslik, Thomas J. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday December 28, 2013 at the University of Michigan Medical Center at the age of 46 years. Tom was born June 17, 1967 in Muskegon, Michigan. He married Kimberly Young July 10, 1993 she survives him. Tom was currently employed as Assistant Manager of Godwin's in Saginaw. He was an avid golfer and...
James L. Luplow
Dec 25, 2013
Luplow, James L. Saginaw, Township Passed away Wednesday December 25, 2013 at the age of 79 years. James was born October 26, 1934 in Saginaw; the son of the late Leonard and Ella (Nagel) Luplow. James married Donna G. Grew on October 23, 1954; she survives him. He retired from GM in 1993 after 38 years of service. He was...
Robert G. Wight
Dec 24, 2013
Robert G. Wight Spaulding Township, Michigan Passed away peacefully, December 24, 2013, at his home following a brief illness. Age 76 years. He was born May 27, 1937 in Saginaw, the son of the late George and Arthela (Floud) Wight. Bob managed the Schemm Farms from 1961 until 1976. He then went to work for Michigan Sugar Company in Carrollton...
Daniel Ray Main
Dec 23, 2013
Main, Daniel Ray St. Louis, Michigan Passed away Monday, December 23, 2013, age 65 years. Daniel was born in Saginaw, Michigan November 2, 1948 the son of the late Arnold Main and Dora (Beird) Williamson. He served in the United States Marines from 1966 1970, being stationed in Spain. Daniel is survived by his sister, Jean Goward; nine nieces and...
Nancy Anne Laski
Dec 21, 2013
Laski, Nancy Anne Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Covenant-Harrison at the age of 82. Nancy was born July 12, 1931, in Zilwaukee to the late Howard and Gladys (Erway) Crevia. She graduated from St. Andrews Catholic School in 1949. She married Clarence F. Laski in 1951; he predeceased her in 1985. Nancy was very proud of...
Gayle June Tack-Kendall
Dec 21, 2013
Gayle June Tack-Kendall Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away Saturday December 21, 2013. Age 66 years. The daughter of J.R. and Vita (Dismang) Johnson was born March 9, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married William (Bill) Tack, March 20, 1965. He passed away January 19, 2001. She later married Vern Kendall; He passed away...
Donna Mae Burns
Dec 20, 2013
Burns, Donna Mae Saginaw, MI Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, at the age of 84. Donna was born August 17, 1929, in Saginaw to the late Melvin and Mildred (Holden) Burns. She worked for General Motors retiring in 1990. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Cathy) Burns; grandchildren, Heather (Rob) Dean, Heidi...
Sandra Marie Amy
Dec 20, 2013
Amy, Sandra Marie Burt, Michigan Passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at her home, age 67 years. Sandra was born in Saginaw, Michigan November 12, 1946 the daughter of the late Carl and Crystal (Amy) Irish. She loved to care for her farm animals and to help injured animals that she might find. She enjoyed working in her garden; working...
Robert Owen Zietz
Dec 19, 2013
Zietz, Robert Owen Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan, age 85 years. Robert was born in Saginaw, Michigan July 5, 1928 the son of the late Elmer and Alberta (Acker) Zietz. He married Myrtle J. Chartrand June 19, 1954 and she survives him. Robert retired from the 2nd National Bank after 38 years...
Marjorie E. Braeutigan
Dec 18, 2013
Braeutigan, Marjorie Hemlock, MI Passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Tendercare of Frankenmuth at the age of 81 years. Marjorie was born December 31, 1931, in Oakley, MI to the late John and Mabel Dennis. She married Michael F. Braeutigan on July 26, 1954; he predeceased her March 5, 2009. She will be missed by her children, Dennis (Linda)...
Charlotte Nickle
Dec 18, 2013
The world has lost an extraordinary woman. Charlotte (Cherry) Nickle died peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2013 at the age of 91. Beloved wife, mother, nurse, confidant, and friend, she will be missed by many, many people. Cherry lived a rich, full life and was happy, active, and mentally sharp right up to the end. She was born...
Thadeus E. Kowalec
Dec 18, 2013
Kowalec, Thadeus E. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. Age 85 years. He was born July 30, 1928, in Hamtramck, Michigan. He served with the US Army during World War II, serving with the Army of Occupation in Japan. He was an engineer, and was employed by General Motors for over 20 years....
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