Obituaries

William Arthur Bushong

William Arthur Bushong

May 2, 2014

Bushong, William Arthur Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. Age 95 years He was born June 9, 1918, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Henry and Mary (Kerstedder) Bushong. He married Stella Jean Rash, June 12, 1937. She survives him. William served with the U.S. Army during World War II as a medic, cook and bugler. He...

John "Ringo" Andrew Rinz

John "Ringo" Andrew Rinz

May 2, 2014

John Andrew "Ringo" Rinz St. Louis, Michigan Passed away at his home, Friday, May 2, 2014. Age 56 years. The son of the late Vern and Virginia (Hintermesiter) Rinz was born December 9, 1957 in Owosso, Michigan. He was employed as a Rigger with Flint Riggers. He enjoyed working on cars and gardening. Surviving are his brothers and sisters and...

Evelyn Jean Nalevayko

Evelyn Jean Nalevayko

May 1, 2014

Nalevayko, Evelyn Jean Saginaw, MI Passed away at on Thursday May 1, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Evelyn was born July 1, 1936 in Saginaw to the late Stephen and Frances (Gorney) Nalevayko. She retired from Community Hospital Services. Evelyn is survived by: her brother, Donald Nalevayko, and her nieces and nephews: Jill (David) Glanze, Amanda Sharar, Christine...

Earl H. Winters

Earl H. Winters

Apr 30, 2014

Winters, Earl H. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved brother and uncle passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at MagnumCare. Age 77 years. Earl was born September 10, 1936 in Saginaw, the son of the late Mary (Theisen) and Earl J. Winters. He graduated from SS Peter and Paul High School with the Class of 1955. He had been employed by the YMCA...

Wayne E. Fulton

Wayne E. Fulton

Apr 29, 2014

Fulton, Wayne E. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, dad and grandpa passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, following a lengthy illness. Age 84 years. He was born February 11th, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late Blanche (Thiele) and Earl Fulton. He served with the Michigan National Guard. Wayne drove bus for the City...

Gary L. Simerson Sr.

Gary L. Simerson Sr.

Apr 27, 2014

Simerson, Gary L. Sr. Saginaw, MI Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the age of 76. Gary was born November 21, 1937, in St. Louis, MI to the late Ervin and Mae (Snyder) Simerson. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a welder for many locations the last...

Hernan M. "Herman" Cortez

Hernan M. "Herman" Cortez

Apr 27, 2014

Cortez, Hernan M. "Herman" Saginaw, MI Passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73 years. Hernan was born on March 31, 1941 in Brady, Texas, son of the late Benigno and Esther (Maldonaldo) Cortez. He married Helen M. Flores on March 3, 1962; she predeceased him on September...

Edith Lillian Wagner

Edith Lillian Wagner

Apr 26, 2014

Wagner, Edith Lillian, Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday April 26, 2014 following a brief illness at the age of 102. Born in Saginaw, MI on August 16, 1911, to Lillian (Field) Etter and Lee Etter, she lived in Saginaw her entire life. She graduated from Saginaw High School and Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing, followed by working as an...

Laura J. Hamilton

Laura J. Hamilton

Apr 24, 2014

Hamilton, Laura J. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, at her home, age 64. Laura was born March 29, 1950 to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Leonhardt) Hamilton. Laura was a faithful and active member of Jehovah's Witnesses all her life. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 1968 and worked as a legal assistant...

James Leland Conklin

James Leland Conklin

Apr 23, 2014

James Leland Conklin Merrill, Michigan Passed away suddenly, April 23, 2014, at his home. Age 64 years. The son of the late Martin and Marquerite (Tryon) Conklin was born August 16, 1949 in Wheeler, Township. He married Kathleen M. Bow. She survives him. He retired from General Motors. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, hunting and travelling up north but most...

Karen S. Kricher

Karen S. Kricher

Apr 23, 2014

Kricher, Karen S. Hemlock, MI Passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the age of 71 years. Karen was born October 17, 1942, in Frederic, MI to the late George and Elnora Lodge. In her early years she tended bar. She then worked for Kenney Farms and the St. Charles school district as a Bus Aide. She was a life-long...

Vivian M. Gaertner

Vivian M. Gaertner

Apr 22, 2014

Gaertner, Vivian M. Swan Creek, Township Passed away Tuesday April 22, 2014 at home at the age of 90 years. Vivian was born July 30, 1923, in Saginaw. The daughter of the late Clifford and Eva (Burgess) Brush. She married Ernest Gaertner he predeceased her December 6, 1999. Vivian served in The U.S. Army during WWII. She was a member...

Allen H. Boelter

Allen H. Boelter

Apr 22, 2014

Boelter, Allen H. Bridgeport, Michigan Our loving father and grandfather passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 93 years. Allen was born in March 27, 1921 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan the son of the late Adolph and Augusta (Schmidt) Boelter. He married Margaret Boyd June 18, 1950. She predeceased him January 15, 1998. Allen was a loyal...

Dorothy Irene Clapp

Dorothy Irene Clapp

Apr 22, 2014

Dorothy Irene Clapp Merrill, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Kindy Adult Care Home. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late Fred and Hattie (Wenzel) Smith was born February 7, 1925 in Saginaw, County, Michigan. She married Albert Clapp, February 7, 1947. He passed away July 13, 1981. Dorothy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church,...

Mildred Laura McInnis

Mildred Laura McInnis

Apr 19, 2014

Mildred Laura McInnis (Millie) Thomas Township, Michigan Passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, at St. Francis Home. Age 87 years. She was born October 8, 1926 in Pigeon, Michigan, the daughter of the late Laura Schultz. Millie married Edward F. McInnis, August 13, 1949. He passed away March 4, 1987. She had been employed by Michigan Bell Telephone. She was...

Lorene A. Van Fleet

Lorene A. Van Fleet

Apr 18, 2014

Lorene A. Van Fleet (Houts) Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Three Rivers, Michigan Passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at Bickford Cottage. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late William Sweet and Wilma (Rumsey) and Harold Berry was born October 29, 1920 in Marcellus, Michigan. She married Sherman Houts, December 20, 1940. He passed away February 12, 1969. She later...

Laverne L. Varney

Laverne L. Varney

Apr 18, 2014

Varney, Laverne L. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 90 years. He was born November 13, 1923 in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Sidney and Louise (Pomeraning) Varney. He married Frances Birdsall on April 5, 1947, celebrating 67 years of marriage this...

Roxanne L. Aguero

Roxanne L. Aguero

Apr 16, 2014

Aguero, Roxanne Saginaw, Michigan Loving mother, sister and daughter passed away Wednesday April 16, 2014 at home at the age of 47 years. Roxanne was born July 12, 1966 in Saginaw the daughter of the late Nancy Cheney. Surviving are her children; Brooke and Brittany Spencer, Tyler Spencer, Alexis Aguero and Alexander Aguero II, fianc Mike Harper; her siblings; Lorie...

Henry William Chris Miller, Jr.

Henry William Chris Miller, Jr.

Apr 15, 2014

Miller, Jr., Henry William Chris St. Charles, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 76 years. Henry was born on January 21, 1938 in Saginaw. He married Clara J. Neuenfeldt on September 2, 1961; she survives him. Henry served in the U.S. Army. He retired from GM in 1992 after 34...

Antonio "Tony" "Yankee" C. Rodriguez

Antonio "Tony" "Yankee" C. Rodriguez

Apr 14, 2014

Rodriguez, Antonio C. "Tony" "Yankee" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 75 years. Tony was born July 1, 1938 in Eagle Pass, Texas the son of the late Fermin and Margarita (Consemio) Rodriguez. He married Carmen Valdez April 5, 1958. She predeceased him February 8, 2002. Tony was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...