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Alvin Adam Auernhammer

Alvin Adam Auernhammer

Sep 6, 2024

Alvin Adam Auernhammer

Saginaw, Michigan

 Passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Adira Nursing and Rehab. Age 90 years.

 Alvin was born September 5, 1934, in Richville, Michigan, the son of the late Frank A. and Alma (Beyerlein) Auernhammer. He was a graduate of Vassar High School and served in the U. S. Army.

 He married Joanne Burza, June 16, 1956. His wife of...

Crystal M. Kauer

Crystal M. Kauer

Sep 5, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed on September 5, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 88. Born on September 21, 1935, in Oxford, England, to the late George and Rosetta (Budden) Fish; she lived a life rich in love and dedication.

Crystal came from England to Canada in 1959; then made her way to Saginaw. She...

Sandra Lee Wendland

Sandra Lee Wendland

Sep 4, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Wendland of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was 84 years old. Sandra Lee Rogel was born on April 20, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Charles and Eva (McDonald) Rogel. She was a proud 1959...

Joanne Elizabeth Huebner

Joanne Elizabeth Huebner

Sep 4, 2024

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.... but - most important - a child of God by His grace, and an heir of everlasting life in heaven through faith in Christ, her Savior.....was called by the LORD to heaven on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the age of 92 years after a brief stay at Covenant Medical Center - Cooper in...

Richard Gene Woodke

Richard Gene Woodke

Sep 3, 2024

Passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the age of 92 years.

The son of the late Gene Cronkright and Isobel (Pateman) and Frank Woodke was born on November 15, 1931 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill Tech in 1947; then joined the U.S. Air Force. Richard married Nancy Clement on August 4, 1951; she predeceased him on March...

Kulwant Kaur

Kulwant Kaur

Sep 3, 2024

Kulwant Kaur of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was 80 years old. Kulwant Kaur was born on May 7, 1944, Sherpur, Punjab, India, to the late Karam Singh and Eshar Kaur. She married S. Gurdial “Lucky” Singh in 1966; he...

Kirk Edward Callender

Kirk Edward Callender

Sep 2, 2024

Kirk Edward Callender

Saginaw, Michigan

Our beloved companion, father and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the age of 43 years. 

Kirk was born on September 19, 1980, son of the late James and Deanna (Elzerman) Callender, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. He was a graduate of Flushing High School, Class of 1998 and played the trumpet in the marching...

June Marie Leddy

June Marie Leddy

Sep 2, 2024

June Marie Leddy, age 66, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away at home on September 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief battle with cancer. 

June was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 10, 1958, to Wilbert and Roberta (Sleeseman) Tessin. She was a graduate of Hemlock High School. She was united in marriage with Lawrence Leddy on August...

Joyce Anne Murphy

Joyce Anne Murphy

Aug 31, 2024

 Passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her home. Age 96 years.

 The daughter of the late Ruby (Phillips) and Robert Bennett was born November 17, 1927, in Richmond, Virginia. She married Thomas David Murphy, September 7, 1945. He passed away March 17, 2009. Joyce was employed as a secretary retiring from the Internal Revenue Service. She was a active member...

Deanna Marie Virciglio

Deanna Marie Virciglio

Aug 30, 2024

Deanna Marie Virciglio Saginaw, Michigan

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away on August 30, 2024, in Saginaw, at the age of 83. Deanna was born on October 28, 1940, to the late Michael and Marie Dudash (Wendling). She was a proud graduate of St. Peter and Paul High School, class of 1958.

For nine years, Deanna contributed...

Gerald J. Wellman "Jay"

Gerald J. Wellman "Jay"

Aug 29, 2024

Our loving father, grandfather and brother went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 86 years. 

Jay was born on August 16, 1938, son of the late Charles and Marie (Giltrop) Wellman, in Bridgeport. Jay retired from Wellman Builders as a Contractor after many years of dedicated service. During his retirement years he...

Richard Stanley Willett

Richard Stanley Willett

Aug 28, 2024

Richard Stanley Willett Saginaw, Michigan

A beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Richard passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1934, to the late Patrick and Elsie Willett. Richard lived a life characterized by his unwavering kindness, strong work ethic, and vibrant sense of humor. He proudly graduated from Arthur Hill High School and went to serve...

Philip James Cook

Philip James Cook

Aug 28, 2024

Philip James Cook, age 56, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2024.

Philip was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on September 3, 1967, the son of the late Robert James Cook and Virginia Adoline (Dreffs) Cook.

He worked as a custodian at the Melvin G. Millet Learning Center, where his commitment and care for the facility were evident to all...

Sharon Marie Reynolds

Sharon Marie Reynolds

Aug 27, 2024

Sharon Marie (Jewett) Reynolds of Saginaw, Michigan, age 86, passed away on August 27, 2024. 

She was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend who always had a smile for everyone. The daughter of the late Gordon Jewett and Lillian (Adams) Jewett, Sharon was born on August 30, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, and...

Mary Margaret Duby

Mary Margaret Duby

Aug 26, 2024

Mary Margaret Timm Duby was lifted from the fog of Dementia and into the loving arms of our Lord on August 26, 2024. Waiting to welcome her home was her granddaughter Sara Mix, her husband of 27 years David H. Duby, son-in-law Timmy Strobel, many sisters and one brother, and parents Mildred Duquette Timm and Fred Timm.

Mary was born on...

Lyle Grant Van-Y

Lyle Grant Van-Y

Aug 26, 2024

Lyle Grant Van-Y, age 68, of Zilwaukee, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. 

Lyle was born in Roscommon County, Michigan, on April 23, 1956, to the late Alonzo Palmer Van-Y and Doris Elizabeth (Lewis) Van-Y. Lyle was united in marriage with Melane Redburn on June 20, 1992. He worked at Saginaw Steering Gear for most of his career, retiring...

Howard B. Gave

Howard B. Gave

Aug 25, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the age of 77 years. 

Howard was born on December 8, 1946, son of the late Norman and Maggie (Prater) Gave, in Bulan, Kentucky. He was a proud graduate of Michigan State University, Class of 1969, having earned Bachelor’s Degrees...

Roy M. Schmidt

Roy M. Schmidt

Aug 24, 2024

Beloved brother died suddenly on August 24, 2024 at the age of 74 years.

Born on June 16, 1950 to the late Lyle and Arlene (Putnam) Schmidt in Saginaw; he graduated from Hemlock High School, the class of 1968. Roy was a life-long happy Hemlockian. Roy worked for Card Brothers, Bierlein Demolition (over 22 years!), and Kenny Brothers Farms- where you’d...

Donna Ann Eurich

Donna Ann Eurich

Aug 24, 2024

Passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 76 years. The daughter of Donald and Arlene (Breasbois) Poyer, Donna was born on September 13, 1947 in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1965. Donna enjoyed making people laugh with her witty sense of humor and one liners. Above all, she loved being a grandmother...

Janice "Jan" Sue Denter

Janice "Jan" Sue Denter

Aug 24, 2024

Janice “Jan” Sue Denter of Hemlock, Michigan

Passed away peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. She was 80 years old. Janice Sue Behler was born on October 14, 1943, to the late Oren and Maxine (Albrecht) Behler. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. Jan married the love of her...

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