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Jack Robert Graham

Jack Robert Graham

Sep 21, 2023

Jack R. Graham of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at St. Mary's of Michigan. He was 91 years old. Jack Robert Graham was born on July 5, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Calvin R. and Caroline M. (Hunt) Graham....

John Charles Tapley

John Charles Tapley

Sep 21, 2023

 

John C. Tapley

Bay City, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on September 21, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.  He was 76 years old.

John was born on March 9, 1947 in Halifax, Novia Scotia to the late Linwood and Helen (Shaw) Tapley.  The family later relocated to California.  He married Martha L. Bodwell...

Judith K. (Wolderzak/Turner) Bamberg

Judith K. (Wolderzak/Turner) Bamberg

Sep 20, 2023

Passed away at home on September 20, 2023, age 80. Born to the late Theodore and Katherine (Bruns) Wolderzak, August 1, 1943. A graduate of SS Peter and Paul High School 1961. She married Charles T. Turner September 1, 1962; he predeceased her in 1994. Judy remarried in 1998 to Ronald C. Bamberg; he predeceased her in 2017. She was...

Scott Konrad Babcock

Scott Konrad Babcock

Sep 18, 2023

Loving son, grandson, and brother passed away unexpectedly in Saginaw, Michigan, on Monday, September 18th, 2023, at the age of 46. Scott was born in Saginaw on November 7th, 1976, to Connie (Wamback) Babcock and the late Charles Babcock, and earned his G.E.D. in Florida. He served his community as handyman, fixing and maintaining his friends and neighbor’s homes throughout...

Peter Henry Boos

Peter Henry Boos

Sep 18, 2023

Passed away on Monday, September 18th, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 90. Pete was born in Saginaw County to Peter and Ellen (Baase) Boos on June 2nd, 1933, and graduated from Arthur Hill High School. After graduating, Pete was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country from 1952 until 1955. Prior to his...

Betty Jane Schark

Betty Jane Schark

Sep 14, 2023

 

Betty Jane Schark

James Township

Our sweet, sassy, sharp, feisty, generous, loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away after a long, beautiful life on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 97 years.

She was born on October 27, 1925, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of the...

Grant Emil Love

Grant Emil Love

Sep 13, 2023

Grant Emil Love of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was 64 years old. Grant Emil Love was born on May 3, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Erland "Curly" and Janet Ann (Richardson) Love....

Ruben Ornelas

Ruben Ornelas

Sep 10, 2023

Ruben Ornelas of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. He was 71 years old. Ruben Ornelas was born on March 31, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Manuela Mendez. He was a proud 1969 graduate of...

Sheila "She" "She-She" Marie David

Sheila "She" "She-She" Marie David

Sep 9, 2023

Sheila "She" "She-She" Marie David of Burt, Michigan

Beloved mother, "mammy", sister, aunt, niece, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was 54 years old. Sheila Marie David was born on September 7, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Dennis Dean and Sharon Ruth (Smith) David. She was...

John J. Teall

John J. Teall

Sep 8, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at New Hope Valley Assisted Living, with his family at his side. Age 94 years.

The son of the late Elmer and Veronica (Kissane) Teall, John was born on May 5, 1929, in Midland, Michigan. He moved to Merrill, Michigan at a young age. John married...

Evelyn Annette Norris

Evelyn Annette Norris

Sep 7, 2023

 

Evelyn Annette Norris

Hemlock, Michigan

     Passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Mid-Michigan Health Center, Midland. Age 82 years.

     The daughter of the late Martha (Tippey), Anson L. Richards and her step-father, Howard Neff was born January 16, 1941 in Marion, Indiana.  She attended Taylor University. She married Rev. Arthur Norris, June 17, 1961. Her husband of...

Betty Jean Kehr

Betty Jean Kehr

Sep 7, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare; at the age of 93 years.

The daughter of the late Clifford H. and Ruth V. (Howard) Persons, Betty was born on January 25, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan. Betty married Frederick “Fred” C. Kehr on February 17, 1951; he preceded her in...

JoAnn Helen Peters

JoAnn Helen Peters

Sep 6, 2023

JoAnn H. Peters of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 85 years old. JoAnn Helen Rachow was born on February 23, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred W. and Lula E. (Meir) Rachow. She was a 1956 graduate of Arthur Hill High...

Gary William Esler

Gary William Esler

Sep 5, 2023



Gary William Esler

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Formerly of Saginaw, MI

Passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Florida.  Age 83 years with his loving wife Marie, by his side.

He was the son of the late Blanche and Manley Oswald Esler was born June 9, 1940, in Saginaw, MI.  He married Marie M. Martin on July 12, 1956...

Richard Clifton Hoard

Richard Clifton Hoard

Sep 4, 2023

Richard Clifton Hoard of Merrill, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 79 years old. Richard Clifton Hoard was born on December 18, 1943, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Clifton and Frances (Novak) Hoard. He met the love...

Terry Lee Prokopp

Terry Lee Prokopp

Sep 2, 2023

Loving brother passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Frankenmuth, Michigan, at the age of 61. Terry was born on May 11th, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alfred & Carolyn (Farrington) Prokopp. He had a special sense of humor and loved to make a game of hiding food in his pockets, especially chicken nuggets. Terry enjoyed Matchbox...

George Walker Thomas

George Walker Thomas

Sep 1, 2023

Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away suddenly in Bay County on Friday, September 1st, 2023, at the age of 75. George was born on October 8th, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Walter and Mary (Walker) Thomas, and was a 1965 graduate of Saginaw High School. After high school, George continued his education by studying Machine...

Karen Ann Tomasek

Karen Ann Tomasek

Sep 1, 2023

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend was reunited with her first love, the man with the famous blue suede shoes, on September 1, 2023. Age 80 years. Karen was born on January 13, 1943, in Capac, Michigan to Richard and the late Ethel (Blumerich) Clark who she loved fiercely. She married Joseph Tomasek on May 3, 1963....

Willet "Bill" James Ware

Willet "Bill" James Ware

Sep 1, 2023

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away on Friday, September 1st, 2023, at the age of 86. Bill was born to the late Clinton & Edith (Lewis) Ware in Bad Axe, Michigan, on February 15th, 1937, and was raised by Clinton and his wife Jessie. He spent time in the Merchant Marines before his employment with General...

David M. Moretuzzo

David M. Moretuzzo

Aug 31, 2023

 

David M. Moretuzzo departed on August 31, 2023, with his children at his side.

David was born on March 23, 1935, to Mary (Ciminelli) and David P. Moretuzzo. He grew up in Cheektowaga, NY, with his brothers Ronald and Richard Moretuzzo. David was a member of the National Guard and earned a degree in metallurgy from Erie County Community...

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