Obituaries
Benjamin "Ben" Herbert Smith
Mar 20, 2022
Benjamin “Ben” Herbert Smith of Burt Age 93 Passed away on Sunday, March 20th, 2022, at home. He was born on January 19th, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Benjamin & Mary Jane (LaForge) Smith. Ben proudly served in the United States Army from 1949-1950 & from 1953-1954. After meeting through his sister, Ben married the love of his...
Barbara Ann Graham
Mar 19, 2022
Barbara A. (Kelsey) Graham of Bridgeport, MichiganBeloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend, peacefully went to heaven, surrounded by her family at Covenant Cooper, on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Barbara was born on October 30, 1935, in Saginaw, MI to the late Charles (5-12-94) and Beulah (Wyman) Kelsey (5-21-10). She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1953,...
Nilda Alvarado
Mar 19, 2022
Nilda Cruz Alvarado Saginaw MI Passed away Saturday March 19, 2022, at Covenant-Cooper, aged 76 years. She was born Nilda Cruz De Leon on September 1945 in Vieques, Puerto Rico of the late Ruben De Leon and Maria Teresa Cruz. She married Timothy Wayne Inman on February 1, 2008. He survives her. She was employed by the Saginaw County Health...
Mark W. Wood
Mar 19, 2022
Mark W. Wood Bridgeport, Michigan He passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home; at the age of 67 years. The son of the late William Judd Allan and Margaret Ann (Irwin) Wood, Mark was born on April 19, 1954 in Holly, Michigan. He graduated from Garber High School. Mark proudly served in the United States Navy until...
Honda Mary Head
Mar 17, 2022
Honda Mary Head Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 85 years. The daughter of the late Arvel and Daisy (Hampton) Likens, Honda was born on April 4, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan. She married Robert W. Head; he preceded her...
John Leon Burdanowicz
Mar 17, 2022
John "JB" Leon Burdanowicz of Gladwin, Michigan, formerly of SaginawBeloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Thursday, March 17, 2022. John was born on July 2, 1951, in Harrisville, Michigan to the late Leon and Anna (Kolodziej) Burdanowicz. He attended Buena Vista High...
Sandra "Sandy" J. Schneider
Mar 16, 2022
Sandra “Sandy” J. Schneider Shields, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Warner) Rivett, Sandy was born on January 19, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. She...
Thomas Allen Duperon
Mar 16, 2022
Thomas "Tom" Allen Duperon of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away with his family by his side, following a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 66 years old. Thomas Allen Duperon was born on July 7, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Timothy Joseph and...
Thomas A. Teenier
Mar 16, 2022
Thomas Teenier Saginaw, Michigan Passed away March 16, 2022 at home. He was 76 years of age. Thomas was born December 27, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Albert and Barbara (Bourcier) Teenier. Tom married Diane L. Zissler on November 8, 1975. Diane predeceased him July 28, 2016. He served in the United States Air Force Tom had been...
Albert Stephen Simko
Mar 15, 2022
Albert "Al" Stephen Simko of Spaulding TownshipBeloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was 87 years old. Albert Stephen Simko was born on January 28, 1935, at the family farm in Spaulding Township, to the late Steve and Mary (Forro) Simko and remained a lifelong resident. He honorably served his...
Virginia Elizabeth McKenna
Mar 15, 2022
Virginia Elizabeth McKenna Saginaw, MI Departed this world on March 15, 2022 at the age of 105 years to join her husband Kenneth, her son Mark, her parents and sisters: Mary Eleanor (Maeder DuBois), June (Kiser), her extended relatives as well as her beloved neighbors Jack and Sandy Alexander. Virginia passed peacefully in her sleep, as was her wish. Virginia...
James "Neuy" Neuwirth
Mar 14, 2022
James “Neuy” Neuwirth Mt. Morris, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 48 years. The son of the late Randall W., Sr. and Lorraine M. (Hand) Neuwirth, James was born on February 7, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan. He...
Jeanette M. Howe
Mar 14, 2022
Jeanette M. Howe Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday March 14, 2022 at home at the age of 57 years. Jeanette was born April 22, 1964 in Elgin, IL. The daughter of the late Kenneth F. and Margaret (Heinel) Howe. Jeanette had been a long time resident of the Geddes Home in Thomas Township A memorial service will take place 11:00...
Roger (Felix) Lagalo
Mar 13, 2022
Passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Age 82 years. Roger was born on December 19, 1939. Son of the late Ethel (DeVauex) and Felix D. Lagalo, in Saginaw. He married Sharon Roberts on April 30, 1960. She survives him. Roger retired from Saginaw Steering Gear in 1998 and was a member of the U.A.W. Local #699. He was a...
Susan Lynne Turner
Mar 13, 2022
Susan Lynne Turner of Saginaw, MichiganBeloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, March 13, 2022. She was 82 years old. Susan Lynn Spriggs was born on June 2, 1939, in Hamtramack, Michigan, to the late George and Ruth (Blythe) Spriggs. She was a graduate of Redford High School,...
Marcos Torres Jr.
Mar 11, 2022
Marcos "Munkie" Torres, Jr. Essexville, MI Loving husband, father, son, grandson, brother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord, March 11, 2022, at Beaumont Hospital. Age 39 years. Marcos was born on June 27, 1982, in Saginaw, MI, to Eleanor (Samaniego) and Mark Manwell and Marcos Torres. He married the love of his life, Andrea on July 14,...
Sally Ann Otto
Mar 11, 2022
Sally Ann (Wolfgram) Otto of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the age of 62 years. Sally was born on March 26, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of the late Larry C. and Dawn C. (Mortimore) Wolfgram. She was a 1977 graduate of Hemlock High School. Sally was a faithful...
Linda Joyce Loiselle
Mar 10, 2022
Linda Joyce Loiselle of Saginaw, Michigan Age 71 Passed away on March 10th, 2022. Linda Joyce Tesch was born July 11th, 1950, in Saginaw, to the late John & Helen (Webber) Tesch. A 1968 graduate of Buena Vista High School, Linda spent her days working in banking as a Loan Adjuster for First Merit Bank. In her free time, Linda...
Catherine Marie Naessens
Mar 8, 2022
Catherine Marie Naessens of Merrill, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Merrill Fields Assisted Living. She was 91 years old. Catherine Marie McCormick was born on November 21, 1930, in Hemlock, Michigan, to the late Hugh and Agnes (Collier) McCormick. She was a...
Clare James "CJ" Hart
Mar 8, 2022
Clare James Hart St. Charles, MI Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Cremation has taken place; memorial services will be announced at a later time.