Obituaries

Gladys M. Pratt

Gladys M. Pratt

Nov 3, 2013

Pratt, Gladys M. St. Charles, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, November 03, 2013 at her home with her loving family members by her side at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Lewis and Hattie (Marsh) Hopkins, Gladys was born March 15, 1927 in Bushnell Township, Montcalm County, Michigan. She married Arlo George (Pete) Pratt in Wheeler, Michigan...

Frederick C. Watchorn

Frederick C. Watchorn

Nov 1, 2013

Watchorn, Frederick C. Birch Run, Michigan Loving husband, father and grandfather passed away November 1, 2013 at home at the age of 75 years. Frederick was born December 21, 1937 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan the son of the late Richard and Rose (LaMothe) Watchorn. He married Carolyn S. Morford May 31, 1969 and she survives him. He had retired...

Zenija Kupsis

Zenija Kupsis

Nov 1, 2013

Zenija Kupsis DeWitt, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved and adored mom and Omi passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, at the Hazel Finley Country Manor, St. Johns, MI. Age 104 years. The daughter of the late Davids and Marianna (Eidins) Berkis was born March 22, 1909, in Gramzda Parish, Latvia, coming to the U.S.A in 1950. She married...

Shirley Jean Goodman

Shirley Jean Goodman

Nov 1, 2013

Goodman, Shirley Jean Boon, Michigan formerly of Bridgeport, MI Passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Spectrum Health Care in Reed City at the age of 75 years. Shirley was born on December 29, 1937 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Leonard and Olga (Hoffman) Carbeno. She married Jerry Goodman on August 30, 1975; he survives her. She...

David M. Smith

David M. Smith

Oct 31, 2013

Smith, David M. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Heartland Healthcare, at the age of 55 years. He was born January 23, 1958, the son of the late Thomas and Irene (Cantu) Smith. He retired from Delphi (Saginaw Steering Gear) and was a member of UAW Local 699. He married Debra Harris on March 28, 2013; she...

Suzanna Chawla

Suzanna Chawla

Oct 31, 2013

Chawla, Suzanna Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday October 31, 2013 at Covenant Harrison at the age of 55 years. Suzanna was born September 16, 1958 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Roberto and Lorenza (Morales) Hernandez. Suzanna married Vijay Chawla October 14, 2002 and he survives her. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi (St. Anthony of...

Marsha Jo Cross

Marsha Jo Cross

Oct 31, 2013

Cross, Marsha Jo Saginaw, MI Passed away on October 31, 2013 at the age of 55 years. Marsha was born on August 8, 1958 in Cherokee, OK. She is survived by her husband Dan Cross, two sons John Millar Jr, Sean Millar, siblings Rozella Salter, Mike Liles, Gale Garringer (Debbie), stepdaughters Colleen (Hank), Haney Heidi (Bobby) Cross, grandchildren Evan, Jordan,...

Susanna Chawla

Susanna Chawla

Oct 31, 2013

Chawla, Susanna Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday October 31, 2013 at Covenant Harrison at the age of 55 years. Susanna was born September 16, 1958 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Roberto and Lorenza (Morales) Hernandez. Susanna married Vijay Chawla October 14, 2002 and he survives her. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi (St. Anthony of...

Elizabeth M. Ott (deMoor)

Elizabeth M. Ott (deMoor)

Oct 29, 2013

Ott, Elizabeth M. (deMoor) Frankenmuth, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, in Standish. Age 86 years. Elizabeth Monica deMoor was born June 29, 1927, in Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Theophilus and Matilda (Bogaert) deMoor. She married Ross Ralph Ott on April 26, 1947, in Canada, and they moved to Michigan about 50 years ago. He...

Kenneth R. Bublitz

Kenneth R. Bublitz

Oct 28, 2013

Bublitz, Kenneth R. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, October 28, 2013, at the Cartwright Hospice Residence. Age 90 years. He was born April 1, 1923, in Saginaw, to the late Carl and Jenny (Lauer) Bublitz. After serving with the US Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, he married Doris Ann Sturm on June 1, 1946. They...

Aveary R. Clark

Aveary R. Clark

Oct 26, 2013

Clark, Aveary Roy, Jr. Saginaw, MI Passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the age of 72 years. Aveary R. Clark, Jr., was born in Saginaw on March 19, 1941, to Doris (Swarthout) and the late Aveary P. Clark. He married Becky Rigg on May 6, 1961. She survives him. Aveary was a 1959 graduate...

Annie Janczewski

Annie Janczewski

Oct 25, 2013

Janczewski, Annie Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Luther Manor, age 89 years. Annie was born in Chicago, Illinois April 5, 1924 the daughter of the late John and Isabella (Carruthers) Wilson. She married Daniel Janczewski October 14, 1950. He predeceased her November 9, 2008. Annie worked in the Dietary department of the Martin Luther Home for...

Harriet Fern Pearson

Harriet Fern Pearson

Oct 25, 2013

Pearson, Harriet Fern Saginaw, MI Passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Cartwright Care Center at the age of 92 years. Harriet F. Fern was born August 12, 1921 in Saginaw to the late Christian and Emma Fern. She married Wesley F. Pearson in 1946. Together they owned and operated Pearson's Corner Lounge for 26 years. He predeceased her...

Hue Lee Sentell

Hue Lee Sentell

Oct 25, 2013

Sentell, Hue Lee Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare, age 82 years. Hue was born in Baldwin, Texas February 10, 1931. He married Dorothy Mae Jones on August 22, 1958. She predeceased him on August 22, 2001. Hue worked for over 30 years at Grey Iron Foundry. He loved to walk at the Fashion Square...

Kathleen R. Sovia

Kathleen R. Sovia

Oct 24, 2013

Sovia, Kathleen R. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at home at the age of 87 years. The daughter of the late William and Sylvia (Blackburn) Sargeson was born on January 30, 1926 in Bay City. She married Frank Sovia on November 2, 1946; he survives her. Kathleen worked at Marge's Beauty Salon and retired in 1986...

Herbert Carl Kuske

Herbert Carl Kuske

Oct 24, 2013

Rev. Herbert Carl Kuske Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013, at the Cartwright Care Residence. Age 89 years. The son of the late Carl C. and Adeline G. (Kortegast) Kuske was born April 1, 1924 in Mobridge, South Dakota. He married Lorraine Louise Spiekerman, June 24, 1950. She passed away October 12, 2006. He was a graduate of...

James B. Garrett

James B. Garrett

Oct 23, 2013

James B. Garrett Saginaw, MI Passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at Hoyt Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 98 years. Jim was born September 25, 1915, to the late Fred and Nellie (McMann) Garrett in Davenport, Iowa. He was educated there and stayed until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy where he served from 1942 until...

June M. Gitzen

June M. Gitzen

Oct 23, 2013

June M. Gitzen Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (Ott) Krum was born April 1, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1949. June married John Grey Gitzen, January 26, 1952. He survives her. Besides her children, she considered her...

Hazel B. Williams

Hazel B. Williams

Oct 22, 2013

Hazel B. Williams Saginaw, Michigan Wescourt resident passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at Covenant- Cooper at the age of 86 years. The daughter of the late Daisy (Suitor) and George Herbers was born July 8, 1927 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Burley T. Williams, March 27, 1946. He predeceased her on August 13, 2002. She was a member of...

Marian E. Welsh

Marian E. Welsh

Oct 22, 2013

Welsh, Marian E. Brant, Michigan Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab at the age of 86 years. The daughter of the late Austin and Elizabeth (Weidman) Spitler was born on October 21, 1927 in Owosso, MI. She married Howard D. Welsh on September 29, 1951; he predeceased her on November 14, 1987. She worked...