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Jay E.  Newvine

Jay E. Newvine

Jun 3, 2022

Jay E. Newvine of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved cousin, nephew, companion, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 3, 2022, at his home. He was 69 years old. Jay E. Newvine was born on August 16, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Ervin Myron and Lettie B. (Neer) Newvine. He was a proud...

Agnes R. Gratopp

Agnes R. Gratopp

Jun 3, 2022

Agnes R. Gratopp Saginaw, Michigan Beloved daughter, wife, aunt and grandaunt passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Age 103 years. The daughter of Andrew A. and Frances (Willing)Reis. Agnes was born July 26, 1918 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Fred A. Gratopp on January 16, 1943. He predeceased her December 12, 1979. Agnes was a member of St. Dominic Catholic...

Beatrice "Bea" Marie  Hunt

Beatrice "Bea" Marie Hunt

Jun 1, 2022

Beatrice "Bea" Marie Hunt of Gladwin, formerly of SaginawBeloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Horizon's Senior Living of Gladwin. She was 88 years old. Beatrice Marie Dubay was born on July 17, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Elmer and Marie (Goff)...

Daniel R.  Reeves

Daniel R. Reeves

May 31, 2022

Daniel R. Reeves Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wellspring, Frankenmuth. Age 73 years. The son of the late Viola Mary and Perry Emil Reeves was born November 24, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Mary Fellows, October 21, 1967. She survives him. Dan was employed as a Patternmaker with General Motors, retiring with 37 years of...

Donald W. Vlassis

Donald W. Vlassis

May 31, 2022

A consummate joke teller, Don passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by love and his family. To list the titles he held doesn’t properly do him justice, he was so many things - loving husband, father, Papa, brother, fishing buddy, the list goes on. Don was born June 21, 1945, to the late William A. and Byrdella. He graduated...

Julie Anne Benkert

Julie Anne Benkert

May 30, 2022

Julie Anne Benkert of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was 70 years old. Julie Anne VanTol was born on January 1, 1952, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Bernard and Jeanne (Frank) VanTol. She...

Erik Hodges

Erik Hodges

May 30, 2022

Erik Hodges Merrill, Michigan Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home, with his family at his side, at the age of 44 years. The son of Linda (Eggebrecht) Hodges, Erik was born on May 9, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Merrill High School with the class...

Gladys Loraine McKnight

Gladys Loraine McKnight

May 30, 2022

Gladys Loraine McKnight of Saginaw Passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022, at the age of 89. Gladys was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 12th, 1932, to the late Guy & Ivadelle (Guilfoil) Edwards and was a 1951 graduate of Saginaw High School. She spent her working years in the corporate offices of the Wickes Corporation. A seemingly reserved...

Patricia “Pat”  Bayne

Patricia “Pat” Bayne

May 29, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Bayne of North Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Freeland, Michigan Patricia Bayne would like to let you know that her work here is complete. She received a call, sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with her beloved...

Robert "Bob" A. Lewicki

Robert "Bob" A. Lewicki

May 29, 2022

Robert "Bob" A. Lewicki Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on May 29, 2022. Age 75 years. Bob was born on July 24, 1946, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Aloysius M. and Joan F. (Nowak) Lewicki. Bob was a pilot and loved flying and sky diving. He also enjoyed traveling and motorcycling. Bob is survived by a brother Tom Lewicki,...

Barbara "Barbie" Lynn Bielby

Barbara "Barbie" Lynn Bielby

May 29, 2022

Barbara “Barbie” Lynn Bielby Grand Haven, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, May 29 2022; at the age of 60 years. The daughter of the late Theodore and Geneva (Marcy) Clemens, Barbie was born on September 2, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from...

Velicia G. Gibson

Velicia G. Gibson

May 27, 2022

Velicia G. Gibson

Passed away Friday May 27, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Velicia was born November 28, 1953.

Cremation has taken place.  Arrangements by the W.L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Saginaw, Michigan 48603.

James Alexander Kokas

James Alexander Kokas

May 27, 2022

James. A Kokas was born on Dec 29, 1932 in Avoros, Greece to Alexios and Gianitsa (Siolas) Kokaliaris. He traveled and entered the US via Ellis Island in 1950. He married Mary Demetrakopoulos on Oct 30, 1955. James was a veteran serving in the US army from 1951-1953. James was self employed, owning multiple businesses including the Liberty Bar, Holiday...

Nancy McCullen (Rice)

Nancy McCullen (Rice)

May 27, 2022

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away May 27, 2022 at age 89. Nancy was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 1932 to Charles and Carolyn (Becker) Rice. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Ohio State University and taught at Zilwaukee Elementary School for more than 20 years. She was especially proud of earning her master’s...

Janelle Denzer

Janelle Denzer

May 27, 2022

Janelle Denzer Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on May 27, 2022. Age 38 years. Janelle was born on February 06, 1984 in West Palm Beach, FL to mother Paula Castro; she survives her. She is also survived by her stepfather, Juan Castro, siblings: Jonathan and Jennifer Castro; grandparents: Richard and Sharon Pierce, Bonnie Ellis; great uncles and aunts: William and Patricia...

Carol Lea Hall

Carol Lea Hall

May 27, 2022

Carol Lea Hall Freeland, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully May 27, 2022. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Oscar and Helen Tharp was born November 21, 1934, in Picher, Oklahoma. Carol loved painting and traveling around the world. Carol is survived by her husband, Donald Hall; they would have celebrated 65 years of...

Ann Schomaker

Ann Schomaker

May 26, 2022

Ann Schomaker Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at her home. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Mabel (Kube) and Edwin Wietfeldt was born December 23, 1935 in Midland, Michigan. She married Dale E. Schomaker, October 22, 1955. He passed away December 21, 1995. She engaged in Farming with her husband all her life. She was...

Carol Buck

Carol Buck

May 25, 2022

Carol Buck Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 76 years. The daughter of the late John and Frances (Wrobleski) Bannerman, Carol was born on May 11, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Ripin College for her undergraduate studies in...

F.D. "Dale" David

F.D. "Dale" David

May 24, 2022

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Age 89 years. Dale was born on March 26, 1933, son of the late Albert and Alvera (Wende) David, in Pigeon, Michigan. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1951. Dale married Edith Ann Zorn in 1953. He then...

Izaiah "Zae" Danks

Izaiah "Zae" Danks

May 24, 2022

Izaiah "Zae" Micah Danks of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. He was 18 years old. Izaiah Micah Danks was born on October 15, 2003, to Jackie Danks and Micah Burns. Izaiah was currently a student at...

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