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Darlene Kay DeLong

Darlene Kay DeLong

Oct 21, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 21, 2022, at the age of 78.

The daughter of the late Mancell Boyd and Wava (Hammond) Boyd, was born on June 26, 1944, in Owosso, Michigan. She graduated from Chesaning High School, the Class of 1962. Darlene married Ron DeLong on August 4, 1962. He survives her....

Rosalie Ann Israel

Rosalie Ann Israel

Oct 21, 2022

Rosalie Ann Israel of Birch Run, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 75 years old. Rosalie Ann Hepinstall was born on October 24, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Thayer Amos and Julia Ann...

Joyce Ann Schuknecht

Joyce Ann Schuknecht

Oct 21, 2022

 

Joyce Ann Schuknecht

Saginaw, Michigan

Formerly of Freeland, Michigan

 

Passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center. Age 93 years.

 

The daughter of the late William Frederick and Merna Marion (Gibson) Fischer, Joyce was born on January 12, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the class...

Chrysoula E. Bastounis

Chrysoula E. Bastounis

Oct 19, 2022

Chrysoula E. Bastounis

Freeland, Michigan

Chrysoula Bastounis passed on to paradise on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at age 85.  Chrysoula was born in Olympia Greece in 1936.  As a young lady she used her talent and gift for speaking in her work as a tour guide in Olympia’s ancient sites, ruins and other significant antiquities.  Because of her knowledge of...

Raymond "Ray" Glen Bryce

Raymond "Ray" Glen Bryce

Oct 19, 2022

Raymond "Ray" Bryce, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Ascension - St. Mary's Hospital. He was 84 years old. Raymond Glen Bryce, Sr. was born on July 22, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Glen E. and...

Peter "Pete" Gabriel Schantz

Peter "Pete" Gabriel Schantz

Oct 18, 2022

Peter “Pete” Gabriel Schantz

Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 79 years.

The son of the late Isaac and Harriet (Burke) Schantz, Pete was born on February 27, 1943 in Petoskey, Michigan. He graduated from St. Francis High School with...

Consuelo "Connie" Diaz Perez

Consuelo "Connie" Diaz Perez

Oct 17, 2022

 

Passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022 surrounded by her common law husband, Pablo Hernandez Gonzales, her children, siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  She was also surrounded by many caring and wonderful doctors and nurses of Buttersworth Healthcare in Grand Rapids, MI who provided such wonderful care of her and her family.  Born on July 25, 1937...

Adam Vincente Torres-Garcia

Adam Vincente Torres-Garcia

Oct 16, 2022

Adam Vincente Torres-Garcia

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2022, at the age of 28 years.

Adam was born on June 02, 1994, in Saginaw, to Margaret Gloria and Eduardo Garcia. He worked as a construction worker for many years. Adam was a member of St. John Paul II Parish. He enjoyed watching the History Channel and football,...

Joseph R. Giltrop

Joseph R. Giltrop

Oct 16, 2022

Joseph R. GiltropBridgeport, Michigan

 Our beloved Brother, Uncle and Friend passed away October 16, 2022, at the age of 90 years.

Joseph Giltrop was born December 11, 1931, in Bridgeport, Michigan, to Henry and Sophy (Moskal) Giltrop. Joe was a dairy farmer for many years on the family farm on Blackmar Road. Joe looked forward to the Giltrop family reunion...

Judy Williams

Judy Williams

Oct 13, 2022

Judy Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died October 13, 2022, unexpectedly after 78 summers. She graduated from high school and married Gerald Tolles, who had two children. Judy raised three kids under the age of 5 and when the kids reached high school age, she went to college to become a Medical Assistant.

Her marriage made...

Frederick James Dittmar

Frederick James Dittmar

Oct 13, 2022

Fred passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife, Phyllis, his family and caretakers, Rose and Tiffany, at his side, on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Age 93 years.

He was born on May 16, 1929, son of the late Frederick and Ellen (Hanafin) Dittmar, in Saginaw. Fred graduated from Arthur Hill High School, in 1947 joined the United...

Donald Elliott

Donald Elliott

Oct 12, 2022

 

Donald Elliott

Saginaw, Michigan

 

After 96 long and wonderful years surrounded by the love of a big beautiful family and sustained by his Catholic faith, Donald N. Elliott passed away comfortably on October, 12, 2022 in Saginaw, Michigan, the town he had called home since his birth in 1926.

 As a young man, he served in World War...

Amil Ray Handeguand

Amil Ray Handeguand

Oct 10, 2022

 

Amil Ray Handeguand

Marco Island, Florida

April 22, 1947-October 10, 2022

 

       Loyal and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Marco Island, Florida on Monday October 10, 2022 at the age of 75.

Amil leaves behind his wife Alice, sister Janet (Al) Schreiner, children, Jeffrey (Chantelle) Handeguand, Sarah Hoffman,...

Tracy Lynn Hanna

Tracy Lynn Hanna

Oct 10, 2022

Tracy Lynn Hanna of Saginaw, formerly of Lake Orion and Flint, Michigan

Beloved mother and sister passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was 51 years old. Tracy Lynn Hanna was born on February 13, 1971, in Lapeer, Michigan, to the late James Hanna and Kathleen Waggett. She was a proud graduate of Specs...

Sydney Catherine Lawrence

Sydney Catherine Lawrence

Oct 10, 2022

Sydney "Syd" Catherine Lawrence of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was 29 years old. Sydney Catherine Lawrence was born on April 14, 1993, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jeffrey J. and Debra S. (Fenley) Lawrence. Syd attended Swan Valley High School. As a young girl,...

Mary Ann Franz (Rossow)

Mary Ann Franz (Rossow)

Oct 10, 2022

Mary Ann Franz (Rossow) of Freeland

Passed away on Monday, October 10th, 2022, in Saginaw. She was born on May 14th, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Wilbert & Bernice (Preuss) Rossow, and graduated from Arthur Hill High School, before going on to complete a Bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University, and finally a Master’s degree in Education from...

Howard Theodore Hamann

Howard Theodore Hamann

Oct 10, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Howard Theodore Hamann. He passed away peacefully at the age of 100 surround by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1922 and died on October 10, 2022.

As a young man, he proudly served our country, in the Army during WWII. He married Anna Mae Gavit, and...

Susan "Sue" Marie Kunik

Susan "Sue" Marie Kunik

Oct 10, 2022

Susan "Sue" Marie Kunik

of Bridgeport, Michigan

Loving mother passed away on October 10, 2022, with her family by her side after a brief illness. Age of 74 years.

Sue was born on March 24, 1948, in Battle Creek to Elizabeth Hopper. She graduated from Saginaw High School. Sue married John J. Kunik; he predeceased her on September 23, 1993....

James B. Samuel Jr.

James B. Samuel Jr.

Oct 9, 2022

 

Obituary of James SamuelJames B. Samuel Jr., 67, of Niles, passed away due to sudden health complications on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Lakeland St. Joseph Hospital.On April 12, 1955, James was born in Merrill, Michigan, to Elizabeth J. Samuel, and the late James B Samuel Sr.James was a man who honored his country, his family, and his...

Chad Ryan Robar

Chad Ryan Robar

Oct 9, 2022

Chad “Chadman” Ryan Robar

Hartland, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend found peace and went to be with the angels on Sunday, October 9, 2022; at the age of 36 years.

The son of Cheri (Gilbert) Robar and Charles Robar, Chad was born on July 3, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Swan Valley...

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