Obituaries
Audrey Ann Fobear
Jan 5, 2021
Audrey Ann Fobear of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 89 years old. Audrey Ann Wenzel was born on June 17, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Martin and Luella (Leland) Wenzel. She married the love of her life, Floyd Fobear Jr....
Kandis Anne (Leach) Burns
Jan 5, 2021
Kandis Anne (Leach) Burns of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at her home. She was 74 years old. Kandis Anne Leach was born on April 25, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Frank T. and Nina M. (Hickling) Leach. She was a proud 1964 graduate of Arthur Hill High...
Jesus "Jesse" Betancourt
Jan 5, 2021
Surrounded by his family, Jesus "Jesse" Betancourt of Merrill, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2021, at the age of 82. Jesse was born in Edinburg, TX on November 29, 1938 to the late Martin and Rosaria (Palomarez) Betancourt. In 1957, Jesse married his wife of 64 years Gumecinda Rodriguez. Jesse retired from General Motors after 25 years of service...
Betty Lou Krohn
Jan 5, 2021
Betty Lou Krohn of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was 80 years old. Betty Lou Spencer was born on March 11, 1940, in Zilwaukee, Michigan, to the late Lawrence and Anna (Zadonia) Spencer. As a young woman, she was a gifted and talented seamstress able to...
Bettie L. Lyle
Jan 4, 2021
Bettie L. Lyle Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. At the age of 86 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Julia Plaskewicz, Bettie was born on December 2, 1934 in Carrollton, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. Bettie married Ronald E. Lyle on August 24, 1957; he...
Judith "Judy" Smith
Jan 4, 2021
On January 4th 2021, Judy Smith, loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 80. Judy was born on April, 10, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to Albert and Irene (Taylor) Leiner. She married James Stone and raised two sons, Jim and Jack. Later she married Jerry Smith and...
Kenneth "Ken" Anthony Prebay
Jan 3, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" Anthony Prebay of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather “Papa”, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 03, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. He was 79 years old. Kenneth Anthony Prebay was born on June 13, 1941, in Bay City, MI to the late Casimer and Adeline (Jean) Prebay. On July 22, 1959, Kenneth proudly...
Wanda Terese McBratnie
Jan 2, 2021
Wanda Terese McBratnie Bridgeport, MI Went to be with the Lord on January 02, 2021 at Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport at the age of 90 years. Wanda was born on October 04, 1930 in Birch Run, MI to parents Elerick and Mildred (Spears) Raquepaw. She married Harry Alexander McBratnie on October 10, 1955; he predeceased her on November 22,...
Dennis James Riselay
Jan 1, 2021
Dennis James Riselay Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully on January 01, 2021 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 63 years. Dennis was born on July 08, 1957 in Saginaw, MI to parents Dave and Madge (Foster) Riselay. He proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1974-1977. He enjoyed watching TV, especially Old Westerns . Dennis is survived by two...
Daniel "Dan" C. Walling
Jan 1, 2021
Dan Walling was a builder. He was also big, bold, loud, and loving. He laughed, swore, and loved taking long drives down dirt roads to nowhere in particular. But mostly he was a builder. He built barns, sheds, decks, and houses. With his wife Colleene of 53 years he built a home and family. She was beside him as he...
Phyllis J. Gushen
Jan 1, 2021
Passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Covenant Hospital at the age of 87 years. Phyllis was born in Flint, MI on January 12, 1933 and moved to Saginaw in 1948. She was the daughter of the late Royalston and Helen (Gunnell) Gushen. She is survived by two sisters: Carol Laesch, Janice Martin and niece Becky (Ken) Kerouac and also...
Murray J. Brubaker
Dec 31, 2020
Murray J. Brubaker - Saginaw Township, Michigan Murray James Brubaker, 85, of Saginaw Township passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side after a brief illness on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Murray was born on January 14, 1935 in Gladwin County, Michigan, the son of Paul Raymond and Lila (Haddix) Brubaker. He graduated from Gladwin High School...
Sandra Rigda
Dec 31, 2020
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on December 31,2020, at the age of 69 years. The daughter of the late Frank Allen and Erma (Zietz) Wachowicz, was born on January 29, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan. Sandy married Charles A. Rigda on August 27, 1966. He survives her. She enjoyed camping in the summer and spending winters in...
Lisa Gehringer
Dec 30, 2020
Lisa Gehringer of Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, sister-in-law, grandma, and friend passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was 52 years old. Lisa Gehringer was born on September 1, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James and Lorraine (Russell) Gehringer. She was a proud 1986...
Tony Steve Hatzke
Dec 30, 2020
Tony Steve Hatzke Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Shields Comfort Care; at the age of 93 years. The son of the late August and Agnes (Zahn) Hatzke, Tony was born on October 8, 1927, in Fremont Township, Michigan. He proudly served his...
Joseph Thomas McQueen
Dec 30, 2020
Joseph passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Joe was born on December 20, 1950 to the late Bruce and Patricia (Valliere) McQueen in Merrill, Michigan. Joseph was a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1969. He...
Donald E. Deford
Dec 29, 2020
Deford, Donald E. Saginaw, MI Donald E. Deford passed away December 29, 2020 at his home at the age of 91 years. He was born on January 1, 1929, to the late Ernest L. Deford and Gladys R. (Groom) Deford in Saginaw. Don graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1947. He graduated from GMI Institute (Kettering University) in 1952....
Monico Godina
Dec 29, 2020
Monico Godina Carrollton, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Juan and Estafana (Alonso) Godina was born on May 4, 1937 in Texas. He graduated from Saginaw High School. Monico married Gloria Godina on July 10,1966; she predeceased him on February 13,...
F. Kenneth Hall
Dec 27, 2020
F. Kenneth Hall, 83, of Saginaw (formerly of Vassar, Michigan) passed away on December 27, 2020. Ken was born to parents Frank and Beatrice Hall, on March 14, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ken graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and received a degree in petroleum engineering from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Ken is survived by...
Margaret Irene Castanon
Dec 27, 2020
Margaret Irene Castanon of Thomas Township Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was 73 years old. Margaret Irene Castillo was born on April 29, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Encarnacion and Rose (Unzueta) Castillo. She was proud 1965 graduate of St....
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