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Ruth Elsie  Browne

Ruth Elsie Browne

Feb 14, 2022

Ruth E. Browne of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was 77 years old. Ruth Elsie Oldenburg was born on June 17, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Erwin Anthony and Helen Anna (Pomerening) Oldenburg. She attended Hemlock High School. Ruth's love story...

Donald  R. Sparschu

Donald R. Sparschu

Feb 14, 2022

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, February 14, 2022. Age 87 years. Donald was born on July 16, 1934, son of the late Rudolph and Ann (Hirnik) Sparschu, in Saginaw. He married the love of his life, Joyce Zimmer on November 24, 1956. She survives him. He proudly served in the United...

Frank  T.  Rios, Jr.

Frank T. Rios, Jr.

Feb 13, 2022

Frank Rios Jr. of Merrill, Michigan It is with great sadness that the Rios family announces the passing of Frank Rios. Frank passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Deb, and his daughters, Faith and Hannah. He graduated from Chesaning High School and pursued a trade career, where he received journeyman certification with Consumer Energy. Frank...

Carol Jeanne Griffin

Carol Jeanne Griffin

Feb 13, 2022

Carol Jeanne Griffin Age 64 Our loving mother, grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Carol was born on August 11, 1957, in Saginaw Michigan to the late Richard and Elaine (Ruppel) Reimer. Carol married the late James “Jim” Griffin on April 19, 2003, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. A lifelong resident of Saginaw,...

Joseph Francis Leduc

Joseph Francis Leduc

Feb 12, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Francis Leduc of Freeland Age 88 Died on February 12th, 2022. Joe was born on September 28th, 1933, in Merrill to the late Emery & Yvonne Leduc. He was a student of Merrill Schools prior to being drafted into the Army, where he served for 2 years before entering the workplace. Joe worked as a machine operator for...

Ellen  Marie  Blaine

Ellen Marie Blaine

Feb 12, 2022

Ellen Marie Blaine of Montrose, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 78 years old. Ellen Marie Bartig was born on November 12, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Leonard Ernest and Sarah Alveretta (Lickly) Bartig. She...

Jennifer "Jenn" Leigh  Sommer

Jennifer "Jenn" Leigh Sommer

Feb 11, 2022

Jennifer "Jenn" Leigh Sommer of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was 49 years old. Jennifer Leigh Stein was born on December 19, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Janice (Orth) DeGuilio. She was a 1991 graduate of...

Eva Zestos

Eva Zestos

Feb 10, 2022

Eva Zestos Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eva Zestos of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10th. She was 91 years old. Eva was born on November 5th, 1930 in Miles City, Montana to Greek immigrant parents, Nicholas and Panayiota Stumpos. In 1950 she married the love of her life, John D. Zestos, who precedes her...

Adeline  Mae Louks

Adeline Mae Louks

Feb 9, 2022

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Age 94 years. Adeline was born on October 8, 1927, daughter of the late Juanita (Tuttle) and Frederick Partlo, in Akron, Michigan. She married Richard O. Louks on February 26, 1949. He predeceased her on May 1, 2012. A...

Sue Carol  Larkin

Sue Carol Larkin

Feb 8, 2022

Sue Carol Larkin of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister-in-law passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was 81 years old. Sue Carol Cook was born on April 20, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Lyle Charles and Irene L. (Wenzel) Cook. She was a 1958 graduate...

Kenneth A. Maciejewski

Kenneth A. Maciejewski

Feb 8, 2022

Kenneth Maciejewski of Saginaw, Michigan Loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, at the age of 82 years. Ken was born on June 24, 1939, in Bay City, Michigan, the son of the late Alvin L. and Irene S. (Gerulski) Maciejewski. He was a...

Herbert Joseph Nelson  II

Herbert Joseph Nelson II

Feb 7, 2022

Herbert Joseph Nelson II Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Covenant Health Care. Age 79 years. The son of the late Helen Ruth (Gunther) and Herbert J. Nelson was born August 16, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served with the U.S. Navy. He was employed by Eaton Manufacturing Corp for 38 years. He loved to read and...

Larry Glenn Pollard

Larry Glenn Pollard

Feb 7, 2022

Larry Glenn Pollard of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was 77 years old. Larry Glenn Pollard was born on April 24, 1944, in Sherman Township, Isabella County, Michigan, to the late Clyde Archie and Margree Marie...

Jonathan Lamarr Norman

Jonathan Lamarr Norman

Feb 6, 2022

Jonathan Lamarr Norman Our sweet little angel gained his wings February 6, 2022. Surviving are his parents: Brandi Barnett and Gerald Norman Jr.; older brother, Gerald Norman III., and two older sisters, Jordyn Mims and Avery Lee; grandparents: Diane Norman and Denise Barnes. Jonathan was welcomed into heaven by his grandfathers, Gerald Norman Sr. and Damion L. Barnett, his uncle...

Mark Anthony Schultz

Mark Anthony Schultz

Feb 5, 2022

Mark Anthony Schultz of Saginaw Michigan Age 65 Passed away on February 5th, 2022 in Saginaw Michigan. He was born March 24th, 1956 to the late Melvin & Bernice (Johnson) Schultz. In July of 1981, Mark met the love of his life Bonnie Jean Schumann while spending some time outside with a friend. When Mark’s Frisbee flew into Bonnie’s yard,...

Arturo Valls Jr.

Arturo Valls Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Arturo Valls Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Went to his eternal home on February 5, 2022. Age 94 years. He was born in Laredo, Texas on January 11, 1928 to the late Arturo and Teresa (Garcia) Valls. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Bertha (Ayala) Valls and 4 loving children, Rachel (Rick) Andersen, Omaha, NE; Art (Tammy )...

Roy Roger Smewing

Roy Roger Smewing

Feb 5, 2022

Roy Roger Smewing Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. Age 81 years. The son of the late Milda Grace (Duby) and Lloyd George Smewing was born August 3, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and attended Delta College. Roy was a member of Chesaning United Methodist Church. He was self-employed as a builder for...

Douglas G. Anderson

Douglas G. Anderson

Feb 5, 2022

Doulgas G. Anderson Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather great grandfather passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper, with family at his side; at the age of 80 years. The son of Floyd “Pete” and Catherine Jane (Bouchey) Anderson, Doug was born on February 25, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School in 1959....

James Arthur  Northrup

James Arthur Northrup

Feb 3, 2022

James “Jim” Arthur Northrup of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Samaritas of Saginaw. He was 90 years old. James Arthur Northrup was born on September 23, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Edwin and Mary (McCall) Northrup. He was...

Daniel Paul Liebrock

Daniel Paul Liebrock

Feb 3, 2022

Daniel Paul Liebrock Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Age 59 years. The son of Joan (Lawson) and the late Merle Eugene Liebrock was born November 29, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Hemlock High School, Class of 1980. He married the love of his life, Brenda Sue Gwizdala, June 25, 1988. He worked alongside his father...

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