Obituaries
Bruce Duane Wade
May 16, 2024
Bruce D. Wade passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at age 91. The son of the late James Cecil and Mary (Scoles) Wade was born May 24, 1932, in Saginaw County. Bruce grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hemlock High School. Besides helping with farm work, he was employed by Dow Chemical Co., retiring with 35 years...
Robert "Bob" James Smith
May 15, 2024
Hemlock, Michigan
Our loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at The Roosevelt House, with his family at his side. Age 92 years.
The son of the late Everette and Mildred (Brubaker) Smith, Bob was born on May 29, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Allegra “Jake”...
R. Dennis Hogan
May 15, 2024
R. Dennis Hogan of Merrill, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 85 years young. Robert Dennis Hogan was born on August 14, 1938, to the late William D. and Helen M. (Murphy) Hogan. Throughout his childhood, Dennis and his two brothers were notorious...
Frederick George Duletzke
May 15, 2024
Frederick George Duletzke, age 84, of Saginaw, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Frederick was born in Bay City, Michigan, on March 13, 1940, the son of the late Frederick Arthur Duletzke and Mary Adamczzk Duletzke. He served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage with Marjorie A. Booth on June 5, 1977. He was...
Caritina "Carrie" Garcia
May 14, 2024
Caritina "Carrie" Garcia of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, great-great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. She was 97 years old. Caritina Torres was born on March 5, 1927, in Lockhart, Texas, to the late Jose and Delfina (Villegas) Torres. While working at the...
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Wolf
May 14, 2024
Gerald Joseph Wolf (Jerry)
Bridgeport, Michigan
Passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home. Age 93 years.
The son of the late Bernice E. (Lamb) and Frank J. Wolf was born, July 5, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School where, in addition to his studies, he also played football on the varsity team. After...
Shirley A. Beebe
May 13, 2024
Shirley A. Beebe
Birch Run, MI
Passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at home at the age of 81 years.
Shirley was born on January 16, 1943, in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Raymond D. and Kathleen (Yaklin) Branch. She married Raymond Beebe on August 1, 1964; he survives her. Shirley retired from Amigo Mobility following many years of service. She...
Joshua James Brown
May 13, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Our loving Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Dear Friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was 43 years old. The son of Edward & Nancy Brown, and the late Theresa (Hatzke) Brown, Josh was born January 11, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1999. Josh held several degrees...
William "Bill" Charles Hollingsworth
May 11, 2024
William "Bill" Charles Hollingsworth of Merill, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living of Midland. He was 83 years old. William Charles Hollingsworth was born on May 17, 1940, in Midland, Michigan, the late Leonard and Zeda (Kade) Hollingsworth. He grew up in the farming community of Hemlock...
Sophia Rose Miller
May 9, 2024
Sophia Rose MillerElsie, MichiganEarly Thursday Morning on May 9, 2024, Sophia Rose Miller was called to her heavenly home to join an unborn sibling, her Papa Allen Miller, and her Grandpa Neil Stinson. Also preceding her are great grandfathers: Paul Reed and Victor Miller. She blessed us with her birth on March 28, 2024 in Owosso, Michigan, to her loving parents...
Dolores E. Hart
May 8, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Charter Senior Living of Bay City, with her family at her side. At the age of 87 years.
The daughter of the late Wilbur and Beatrice (Samuels) Wells, Dolores was born on August 10, 1936, in Charlevoix, Michigan. She graduated from Charlevoix High School. Dolores married...
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Holihan
May 8, 2024
Gerald Thomas Holihan of Saginaw, Michigan Gerald (Jerry) Holihan passed away on May 8, 2024. Jerry was born to Alphonse and Ernestine (Girard) Holihan on December 2, 1936. Jerry married the love of his life, Ruth Munson, on September 17, 1955 at Holy Family Catholic Church. He worked as a hardware sales representative for Morley Brothers and Bostwick Braun for 38...
Frank Trejo
May 7, 2024
Frank TrejoSaginaw, MichiganBeloved resident of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 67. Frank was born on October 4, 1956, to the late Simon Trejo and Ermalinda Martinez, in Lubbock, Texas.Frank had a passion for landscaping, flags, woodcrafts, and above all, spending quality time with his family. He leaves a legacy filled with love and...
David "Salty" Saltmarsh
May 7, 2024
David "Salty" Saltmarsh, a beloved boyfriend and cherished friend, passed away at the age of 60 after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones at his home.
Salty, born on August 7, 1963, in Bay City, Michigan, was the son of the late Milton and Mildred (Zumbrun) Saltmarsh. He graduated from...
Mary L. Case
May 7, 2024
Mary L. Case, age 92, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Louise Richir was born August 30, 1931, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Leo F. Richir and Marie V. (Marlier) Richir. The family’s native language was French, and Mary’s sister Bonnie called the new baby “petite,” earning Mary the...
William J. "Bill" Cannon
May 5, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Our loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, with his family at his side. At the age of 90 years.
The son of the late James and Tillie (Srock) Cannon, Bill was born on August 13, 1933, in Gladstone, Michigan. He graduated from Gladstone High School with the class of 1951. Bill proudly served in...
Joann M. Farrand
May 4, 2024
Joann M. Farrand, age 92, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was a beloved mother, stepmother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother.
Joann was born Wanda Joann Oswald in Midland County on March 16, 1932, the fifth and youngest child of the late Claude and Tracy (Schultheiss) Oswald. After graduating from St. Louis High School, Joann...
Steven Duane Ruby
May 3, 2024
Steven Duane RubySaginaw, MichiganSteven was born on March 12, 1952, in Saginaw and has peacefully passed away on May 3, 2024, in Montrose. He proudly dedicated 38 years of his life working for SVRC and also attended the Guardian Angel Adult Day Service Program until the pandemic intervened.Steven will be fondly remembered for the simple yet profound gesture of always...
Anthony Jesse Slaughter III
May 2, 2024
Anthony "A.J." Jesse Slaughter IIISaginaw, Michigan Passed away, at his home, on May 2, 2024. A.J. was 71 years old. He was born on June 3, 1952, in Detroit to Norman and Delores Slaughter .His diverse educational background included graduating from Northwestern High School in 1970 with pride and pledging Omega Psi Phi at Bethune Cookman College. A.J. also earned a...
Zachery Daniel Heinitz
May 2, 2024
Our loving son, brother, nephew and friend passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Age 36 years.
Zack was born on May 3, 1987 son of Michael and the late Kimberley (Whyte) Heinitz, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Hemlock High School, Class of 2006 and was employed at Prima Clones as Lead Horticulturist. He enjoyed live music and being...
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