Obituaries

Roselynn "Rose" Marie Beard

Roselynn "Rose" Marie Beard

Apr 13, 2014

Beard, Roselynn "Rose" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 at St. Mary's of Michigan, age 21 years. Rose was born in Saginaw, Michigan February 22, 1993 the daughter of Donna Beard and Patrick Allen, II. Rose worked in several areas of customer service. She loved playing video games, dancing and spending time with her Walmart family. In addition...

A. George Best

A. George Best

Apr 13, 2014

A. George Best II. Brant, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 61 years. The son of the late Jean (Devaux) and Arnold George Best I. was born October 20, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Mary Jane Kennedy, February 9, 1980. She passed away August 20, 2002. George was a graduate of the...

James G. Markey

James G. Markey

Apr 12, 2014

Markey, James G. Saginaw, MI Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother went home to the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the age of 71. James was born April 28, 1942, in Saginaw to the late James and Caroline (Leipold) Markey. He served in the U.S. Army. James married Carol Hack on October 16, 1982; she survives him....

Jacqueline Marie Reetz

Jacqueline Marie Reetz

Apr 12, 2014

Reetz, Jacqueline Saginaw, MI Jacqueline Marie Tussey Porter Reetz, born in Saginaw, Michigan July 22, 1928 to the late Walter and Pearl Tussey died peacefully in her sleep April 12, 2014, age 85 years Jackie graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1946 and married Donald Porter in 1948. They had three children, Wayne, Penny and Randy. Don died in...

Diane L. Smith

Diane L. Smith

Apr 11, 2014

Smith, Diane L. Burt, MI Loving mother and grandmother passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at the age of 61. Diane was born September 23, 1952, in Saginaw to the late William and Dorothy (Warner) Rivett. She retired from General Motors. Diane loved spending time with her family, camping, and vacationing in Florida. She is survived by her son, James...

Melissa Cumston

Melissa Cumston

Apr 9, 2014

Cumston, Melissa Roseau, Minnesota Beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister passed away April 9, 2014, at the age of 43. Melissa was born September 2, 1971. She is survived by her son Alexander, husband Shawn, mother and stepfather Jane and Mike Wilson, brothers Chris and Dylan, sister Erin. Melissa was a bright light in this world, and touched countless lives....

Barbara Ann Brewer

Barbara Ann Brewer

Apr 9, 2014

Brewer, Barbara A. Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed away April 9, 2014, at the age of 33 years. Barbara was born May 11, 1980, in Saginaw, MI. She loved being with her family and playing BINGO. She is survived by her children, Mariah, MicKayla, Hailey, and Shelby Miller; father, Robert Brewer; mother Pearl Brady Brewer; sister Bonnie...

John C. Gudaitis

John C. Gudaitis

Apr 6, 2014

GUDAITIS, JOHN C. Hemlock, Michigan. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered Heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, following a two year battle with cancer. Age 68 years. The son of the late John and Lucy (Walderzak) Gudaitis, John was born on December 15, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High...

Harriett Hudson

Harriett Hudson

Apr 6, 2014

Hudson, Harriett Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday April 6, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, age 69 years. Harriett was born November 7, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter of the late Harry and Ann Bain. She married Gerald Hudson September 15, 1962. He predeceased her June 1, 2012. Harriett is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dawn and Scott Carey,...

Ludmila Spacs

Ludmila Spacs

Apr 6, 2014

Ludmila Spacs Saginaw, Michigan The dearly cherished wife of the late Valdis Spacs, and a beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the age of 93 years. She was born June 18, 1920, in St. Petersburg, Russia. She grew up and lived in Latvia for 20 years. Forced to flee from her homeland, she was...

Frank James LaFontaine

Frank James LaFontaine

Apr 6, 2014

Frank James LaFontaine Freeland, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Covenant-Cooper. Age 66 years. The son of the late Frank and Emily (Corcoran) LaFontaine was born December 22, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. He served with the U. S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He married Linda (Turek) Sylvester, April 21, 2006. She survives him. He retired from...

Linda Sue Perry

Linda Sue Perry

Apr 5, 2014

Perry, Linda Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the age of 63 years. The daughter of the late Alfred and Elva (Wardin) Schlicker was born on May 8, 1950 in Bay City, MI and grew up in Freeland, MI where she graduated from Freeland High School, the class of 1968. She married Thomas Perry on March...

Paige MacKenzie Duffield

Paige MacKenzie Duffield

Apr 4, 2014

Duffield, Paige MacKenzie Saginaw, MI Passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at Golisano Children's Hospital, Ft. Myers, Florida, age 15 years. Paige was born in Saginaw, Michigan August 27, 1998 the daughter of Elena Ortega and Michael Duffield. She was a former student at the Saginaw Arts and Science Academy. She loved their theater program. Her true passions were singing...

Ellen J. Long

Ellen J. Long

Apr 3, 2014

Ellen J. Long Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2014 at Covenant Harrison at the age of 81 years. The daughter of the late Alvin E. and Ilo M. (Lucas) Spaulding was born September 11, 1932 in Lakeview, Michigan. She received her Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and was a lifelong Spartan Fan. She received her Master's degree...

Marlene Ann Figueroa

Marlene Ann Figueroa

Apr 2, 2014

Marlene Ann Figueroa Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Covenant-Harrison. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Gertrude (Erber) and Reinhold Schmidt was born June 22, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Francisco Figueroa in 1973. He passed away in 2000. She enjoyed cooking, baking and most of all her family. Surviving are three daughters, a...

Frederick A. Porath

Frederick A. Porath

Apr 2, 2014

Porath, Frederick A. Spaulding Township, Michigan Passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, April 2, 2014 with his family at his side, at the age of 89 years. Frederick was born November 21, 1924, in Saginaw the son of the late Alfred and Nora (Scheall) Porath. Fred married Ann Kathleen Orth February 15, 1947; she predeceased him November 28, 1999. He...

Margaret A. Sztuczko

Margaret A. Sztuczko

Apr 2, 2014

Sztuczko, Margaret A. Saginaw, MI Passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the age of 70. Margaret was born August 7, 1943, in Reese, MI to the late Frederick and Alma (Knack) Redwanz. She married Allan Sztuczko on November 11, 1970; he predeceased her February 21, 2011. She retired from the City of...

Joyce A. Buxman

Joyce A. Buxman

Apr 2, 2014

Buxman, Joyce A. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at University of Michigan Medical Center after a brief illness. Age 73 years. Joyce Ann Streeter was born May 23, 1940, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Graham) Streeter. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class...

Jacqueline Ann Ramirez

Jacqueline Ann Ramirez

Apr 1, 2014

Ramirez, Jacqueline Ann Mt. Pleasant, MI (formerly of Saginaw) Passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014, age 61 years. Jacqueline was born in Saginaw, Michigan March 20, 1953 the daughter of Bernadine (Gross) and the late Gonzalo Ramirez, Sr. She was a 1973 graduate of Saginaw High School. Jacqueline was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. Jacqueline...

Rosemary Randall

Rosemary Randall

Apr 1, 2014

Randall, Rosemary Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on April 1, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Funeral services will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at W. L. Case and Company, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Fr. Joseph Schabel will officiate with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the funeral chapel...