Obituaries
Caroline V. Wolfgram
Aug 15, 2013
Wolfgram, Caroline V. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday August 15, 2013 at Luther Manor at the age of 95 years. Caroline was born July 11, 1918 in Hemlock, Michigan the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Dankwardt) Pretzer. She married Orval E. Wolfgram November 26, 1935 he predeceased her February 12, 1986. Caroline was a member of St. Peter...
Elmer George Gries
Aug 14, 2013
Gries, Elmer G. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at his home. Age 87 years. The son of the late William and Emma (Zarske) Gries was born February 1, 1926 in Alpena, Michigan. He married Allene A. Gerke, May 14, 1949. She passed away January 12, 2013 after 63 years of marriage. He was a member of...
Olga Dumbra
Aug 12, 2013
Dumbra, Olga Edgerton, Ohio (formerly of Saginaw) Passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 in Edgerton, Ohio with her son and caregiver, Peter, at her side. Olga was born in the Ukraine December 12, 1925 the daughter of the late Tanas and Paska (Orgaranko) Tarapata. After surviving a German work camp in World War II, Olga met the love of her...
LeRoy Gordon Yanna Sr.
Aug 12, 2013
LeRoy Gordon Yanna Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his home. Age 63 years. The son of the late Rosemary Francis (Yancer) and Harold James Yanna Sr. was born December 11, 1949 in East Tawas, Michigan. He had been employed by General Motors, Nodular Iron Foundry until retiring due to disability. He enjoyed fishing and most...
Elaine D. Hirschman
Aug 12, 2013
Hirschman, Elaine D. (Colbeck) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at Healthsource Saginaw at the age of 88 years. Elaine Colbeck was born June 25, 1925, in Saginaw to the late Theodore and Goldie (Ellen) Colbeck. She married Louis Hirschman on October 4, 1948. He survives her. In addition to her spouse, Elaine is survived by three children:...
James Michael Hemingway, Sr.
Aug 10, 2013
Hemingway, Sr. James Michael Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare suddenly at the age of 52 years. Born on January 20, 1961 in Saginaw to Gloria Jane (Majeske) Hemingway and the late James Edward Hemingway. He owned Hemingway Professional Remodeling and U-Lock It Storage. An avid outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time...
Margaret Vasquez
Aug 10, 2013
Vasquez, Margaret Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2013. While Margaret hated to leave her loving family here, she now joins those who have gone before her. Margarita Cobarrubias was born August 1, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of the late Madgdaleno and Elivera...
Lucas Grant Isom
Aug 10, 2013
Lucas Grant Isom Thomas Township Beloved son of Michelle (Milostan) and Thomas Isom passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, due to injuries received in an automobile accident. Age 19 years. Lucas was born April 12, 1994 in Troy, Michigan. He was a graduate of Swan Valley High School, Class of 2012, where he participated in football, basketball, was a member...
Marion Ernestine Miller
Aug 10, 2013
Miller, Marion Ernestine Freeland, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the age of 86 years. The daughter of the late Arthur and Clara (Hodgins) Miller was born on October 28, 1926 in Saginaw. She married Burt Wayne Miller on January 10, 1956; he predeceased...
Francis A. Werner
Aug 9, 2013
Werner, Francis A. Bridgeport, Michigan The lord hath prepared a place for Francis and called him home after a long battle with cancer on Friday August 9, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Francis was born February 12, 1932 the son of the late Joseph and Mignone Werner. Frank graduated from Hickman High School in 1950 and enlisted in...
Darrell C. Byers
Aug 9, 2013
Byers, Darrell C. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully at his home Friday, August 9, 2013 at the age of 54 years. He was born on January 28, 1959 in Saginaw to Lydia (Menchaca) Byers and the late Eric C. Byers. Darrell ran the family business; Byers Appliance. He was a faithful and long-time member of the Saginaw Valley United Pentecostal...
Elmer Dean Miller
Aug 7, 2013
Elmer Dean Miller, Wheeler MI Passed away at the age of 77 on Wednesday August 7, 2013 at the University of Michigan Hospital. Elmer was born December 21, 1935 in Wheeler to Ivan and Ida (Fetters) Miller. He married Irene Jones on July 5, 1957 in St Louis. He served in the National Guard with an honorable discharge February 7,...
Julius Edward Kovacs
Aug 5, 2013
Kovacs, Julius Edward Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at Magnum Care, age 72 years. Julius was born in Trenton, New Jersey March 5, 1941 the son of the late Julius Edward and Violet (Pratter) Kovacs. He married Elizabeth Harju May 1, 1976 and she survives him. Julius was an Executive Chef and worked in various restaurants in...
James R. Pretzer
Aug 3, 2013
James R. Pretzer Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013, at his home. Age 77 years. The son of the late Anna (Fischer) and Arnold Pretzer Sr. was born May 28, 1936 in Saginaw County, Michigan. He graduated as Co-Valedictorian of Hemlock High School, Class of 1954. James married Donna J. Gangle, August 23, 1958. She survives him. He...
Phylis E. Porterfield
Aug 1, 2013
Porterfield, Phylis E. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on August 1, 2013 in Venice Florida at the age of 75 years. The daughter of the late Alfred and Lottie (Anscomb) Woods was born on August 11, 1937 in Grayling, MI. She married Donald D. Porterfield in 1956; he predeceased her in 2006. She was...
Shirley E. Brashaw
Jul 31, 2013
Brashaw, Shirley Saginaw, MI Passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 77 years. The daughter of the late Vernon and Erma (Smith) Severance was born on March 15, 1936. She married Gilbert C. Brashaw on December 26, 1953; he survives her. She retired from Saginaw Public Schools after 19 years of service....
June Arlene Plyler
Jul 31, 2013
June Arlene Plyler Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Covenant Cooper. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late John and Katherine (Reil) Burback was born May 9, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Clyde Wilson Plyler, May 7, 1955. He survives her. She enjoyed her flowers, watching birds, animals and nature. She also enjoyed traveling. Surviving...
Zygmond Konuszewski
Jul 30, 2013
Zygmond Konuszewski Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Age 85 years. The son of the late Walter and Frances Konuszewski was born November 10, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Loveral F. Nagel, May 28, 1949. She survives him. He served with the U. S. Army and retired from the Bridgeport Public Schools. He was a member of...
Geneva Bowen
Jul 30, 2013
Geneva Bowen Saginaw, MI. Geneva passed away Tuesday, July 30th, in Saginaw. She was born November 10, 1927 in Edmore, Michigan to Vera and Alva Jensen. She was one of six children in the Danish family. She spent many happy years at the family farm with her siblings, Serena, Howard, Dale, Ken, and Gail. She graduated from Edmore High School...
Alma Arija Lusars
Jul 30, 2013
Lusars, Alma Arija Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and friend passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Cartwright Care Center. Alma was born in 1923 in Vecpiebalga, Latvia. After living in Germany and France, she arrived in the United States in 1955, where she resided and raised her family. She was a member of the Saginaw Latvian Club and...
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