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Ennest, Margaret June, Saginaw, Michigan
- Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 peacefully at her home. She was 89 years old. Margaret June Kritzman was born on July 14, 1920 in Argyle, Michigan to the late Philip and Thressa (Herdell) Kritzman. She married William J. “Bill” Ennest on January 3, 1942 at St. Patrick Church in Palms, Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2008. Margaret was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Margaret is survived by her children: John (Cheryll) Ennest of Grand Blanc, MI, Joe (Pam) Ennest of Beverly Hills, MI, Ann (Tim) Grill of Charlevoix, MI, Monica (Rich) Jaccaud of Denver, CO, Mary (Steve) Kelly, Myron Ennest and Bill Ennest all of Saginaw, MI, Renee (Scott) Ronan of Rochester Hills, MI; grandchildren: John (Trisha) Ennest, James Ennest, Anne (Adam) Sprecher, Kristy (Hunter) Korth, Libby (Colin) Dill, Stu Kelly, Aaron and Alexandra Ennest, Nicole Ennest, Chelsea and Austin Ennest, Jack, Sean and Will Ronan; six great grandchildren: Blake, Ellen, Chase, Sydney, Finn and Willow. Three sisters and a baby brother preceded Margaret in death. A funeral liturgy for Margaret will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1035 N. River Road. Rev. Fr. David L. Parsch will officiate with entombment to follow in St. Andrew Cemetery and Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road (off State) on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Margaret will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. A Vigil for Margaret will be prayed 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home under the direction of Sr. Marie Markel, IHM. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
Meehleder, Dorothy E., Zilwaukee, Michigan
- Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at her home. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late Erwin and Bertha (Goff) McKeage, Dorothy was born October 23, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married John C. Meehleder on September 17, 1949. He predeceased her February 2, 2010. Dorothy was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, its Altar Society and the Zilwaukee Lioness Club. She enjoyed reading, dining out and traveling with friends, camping, wintering in Lake Okeechobee, Florida and especially dancing the jitterbug. Surviving are three daughters and one son, Michael and Kathy Meehleder, Saginaw; Cathie Cantu, Coopersville, Michigan; Linda and Richard Smith, Fruitport, Michigan; Susan and Michael Maxa, Carrollton; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Richard McKeage. Honoring Mrs. Meehleder’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 511 W. Cornell St., in Zilwaukee. Rev. Fr. Richard Jozwiak will officiate. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Road, (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Zilwaukee Lions Club or the American Cancer Society.
Rosas, Joel, Saginaw, Michigan
- Passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, at Covenant Cooper. Age 74 years. The son of the late Juan and Petra (Varlea) Rosas was born June 22, 1935, in San Marcos, Texas. He married Penny Lea Bartels, October 5, 1968. She survives him. He was employed by General Motors (Delphi) retiring in 1997 with thirty years of service. He served with the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed cars, golf, bowling, his lawn and flower garden and most of all his grandchildren. Surviving besides his wife, Penny, are a son, a daughter and their spouses, Jeffrey and Carey Rosas, Saginaw; Jennifer and David Goretcki, Linwood, MI; ten grandchildren, Kayla Marie, Allyssa Malaina, Anissa Monique, Dedrianna Christine, David Christopher Jr., Jonathan Alexander, Shayla Cierra, Paige MaKenzee, Justin Lee, Julia Alena; three brothers and two sisters, Juan (John) Jr., Daniel and David Rosas; Fela Garza, Margaret Riggs; his step-mother, Albesa Rosas; a step-sister, Eva O’Dell; a step-brother, Samuel Garcia; his special friend and Mother-in-law, Elsie J. Bartels and Sammy and Tigger; his sisters-in-law, Patricia DeVeaux, Marsha Langford, Linda Ahleman, Candy Illikman, special niece and nephews, Christine Pettit, Danny and Donald Langford, many other nieces and nephews. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel 4480 Mackinaw Road. Rev. Brenda Nolish will officiate with Military burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the auspices of V.F.W. Post # 7542. Friends may call at the Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the time of the funeral service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the A.R.C. www.casefuneralhome.com
Slagle, Evelyn M. (Gary), Saginaw, Michigan
- Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, at the age of 83 years. Evelyn was born June 19, 1926, in Gaylord, MI. She is survived by her children, Michael Slagle and Karen (Gerald) Castle; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Conrad Neilson; and special friend, Linda Gradwell. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Gerald Slagle; daughter, Sandra Neilson; daughter-in-law, Jerri Slagle; and 9 siblings. Everyone who knew Evelyn will remember her for her love of laughter and her way of always living life to the fullest. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Bridgeport Community Church 3815 State St. Pastor Ronald L. Sinclair will officiate. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bridgeport Community Church. www.casefuneralhome.com
Troge, Margaret A., Saginaw, Michigan
- Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at Covenant HealthCare- Cooper Campus after a brief illness. Recently, Margaret joyously celebrated her 88th birthday, having been born on February 23, 1922 in Zilwaukee, Michigan. She was the 7th child of the late Henry Louis and Margaret (Rivett) Bauer and enjoyed a wonderful childhood. Her family was never rich monetarily, but their lives were rich in so many other ways. Their love for one another was deep and real and money can’t buy that feeling. She was married to Frank E. A. Troge on May 31, 1941 in Napoleon, Ohio. After enjoying 63 years of marriage, she lost her best friend in 2004. Margaret was a wonderful wife and mother. She was an old fashioned cook, always making supper a very substantial meal – meat, potatoes, a vegetable, fruit, and always dessert. She loved her cookies! Margaret was also a very talented sewer and made a lot of her daughters’ clothing, in addition to hundreds of doll clothes, bears, and rag dolls. She also loved stitchery, crochet, and painting on wood. Margaret had a most delicious sense of humor. She could remember jokes that she heard 20 years prior! Everyone always begged her to tell a new joke. Many happy days with family were spent up north first at their cottage at Sand Lake and later, Lake City. Everyone was always welcome and she could whip up a meal for them in no time. She was an avid Gears hockey fan and was in her glory when she interviewed the young hockey players for their programs. Margaret loved playing cards and games, doing puzzles of all kinds, and reading. Her love prompted her to seek and document information to add to her family tree. A legacy to her family is the two journals that she wrote regarding the memories of her early years growing up. Margaret is survived by her four daughters, Sandie (Dave) Vogelpohl, Karin (Bob) Thomas and Laura (Bob) Schaeding, all of Saginaw; Ruth Ann (Bruce) Brintnall of Ada, Michigan; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews, who simply adored her. Margaret was preceded in death by her son Thomas in 2008; her brothers, Harold, Orrin, Vernon, Donald and Sherman; her sisters, Carmen and Lillian, in addition to all of their spouses. She was left with the title matriarch of the “Bauer Clan.” We would like to thank the staff and nurses at Covenant Cooper for the wonderful care they provided for Margaret and her family. Their kindness and thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank the staff of Edgewood Assisted Living where Margaret resided for over a year. She was treated with love, respect and laughter, something of which she was so thankful for. You all made her feel special and we are grateful for that. Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Road (between Shattuck and McCarty). Rev. Fr Richard Jozwiak will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to The American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. www.snowfuneralhome.net
Zoellner, Laura Lee, Essexville, Michigan
- Passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Cartwright Care Center. Age 49 years. The daughter of Lilah (Pierce) and the late Harry Collver was born March 18, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed by Walgreen Drug Store for fifteen years. Surviving besides her mother are a son, Joel Zoellner, Florida; six sisters, one brother and their spouses, Beverly and Garry Talmadge; Peggy and Mike Mize; Robert Harry Collver; Linda and Ken Edmanson; Charlene Todd; Ruth and Joe Hudeck; Paula Wright; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel 409 Adams St. Rev. Kevin Leaman will officiate with burial in Pinegrove Cemetery, Albee Twp. Friends may call at the Chapel from 11:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of the funeral service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Covenant V.N.A. Hospice. www.casefuneralhome.com
Spruce, Leonard S., Saginaw, Michigan
- Passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. He was 82 years old. Leonard S. Spruce was born on March 16, 1927 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, to the late John H. and Mary M. (Sherwood) Spruce. He married Margaret Mason on September 3, 1948 at St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. She survives him. Leonard was employed by C & O Railroad as a Blacksmith, Boilermaker and Welder until his retirement. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #82. Leonard is survived by his wife, Margaret; his children: Deborah (Bill) Kingston of Buckhorn, Ontario, Canada, and Jennifer Spruce of Saginaw; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a special friend, Elizabeth Williams; sisters-in-law: Doreen (Harry) O’Connel of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Marie (Cliff) Chaplow of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada and Barb Mason of Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Following Leonard’s wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #82 or the National Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road (off State). Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
Brink, Marie L., Saginaw Township, Michigan, Formerly of Hillsdale, MI
- Loving sister and aunt passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 83 years. Daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Schimmer) Bomboske, Marie was born January 6, 1927 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was married to Frank W. Brink Jr. on September 8, 1951. He predeceased her October 10, 2005. Marie was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone as a teller and at Penny’s as a sales clerk. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and past president of the Women’s Auxiliary at Hillsdale Hospital. Marie enjoyed sewing and her pets. Surviving are her sister, Dorothy Morlik, Saginaw; two nieces, Susan and Ron Kern, Janet and Michael Phelps; two nephews, E. Richard and Cindy Bomboske and Robert A. Bomboske. Marie was preceded in death by her brother, Edward R. Bomboske Jr. Funeral Service will take place 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, 121 S. Harrison, Saginaw. Dr. Robert Emrich will officiate with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Road (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Monday at First Presbyterian Church from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First Presbyterian Church or Southern Care Hospice. www.snowfuneralhome.net
Mahar, Helen Louise, Saginaw, Michigan
- Beloved friend passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab Center. Age 84 years. The devoted daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Rosbach) Mahar, Helen was born October 30, 1925 in Saginaw, Michigan. Helen was employed by Lufkin Rule from 1943 until its closing and helped her father in his Contracting Business. She was a member of Holy family Catholic Church and past member of St. George Catholic Church where she assisted making wreaths and selling Christmas Trees. She was survived by many friends. She was preceded in death by a dear friend Theresa M. Abraitis. A special thank you to the staff at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab Center for the love and care they had given Helen. Funeral Liturgy will take place 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Ronald Wagner will officiate with entombment in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Holy Family Catholic Church. www.snowfuneralhome.net
Mangulis, Mirdza (Livins), Saginaw Township, Michigan
- Went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the age of 90 years. Mirdza Livins was born February 16, 1920 in Latvia. She married Rev. Arnolds Mangulis there in July of 1940, moving to the United States in 1950. She had been employed by the Saginaw Board of Education, working at North School. She was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed sewing, and loved being with her grandchildren. Her husband, Arnolds, predeceased her on March 26, 1978. Surviving are two daughters, Valda Mangulis, and Gaida and her husband Daniel Mannion, all of Saginaw; three grandchildren, Paul, Fay and Mark Mannion; one brother, Valdis Livins, New York; one nephew, Peters Livins and his son Alex, Washington State. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the W. L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road, where her family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Pastor Jeff Bonn will officiate with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Our Saviour Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Mt. Morris. www.casefuneralhome.com
Hurley, Virginia R., Saginaw, Michigan
- Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 78 years. Virginia was born August 19, 1931, in Marlette, MI to the late Harold and Marion (Sullivan) Crofoot. She met the love of her life, Robert R. Hurley, in Chesaning, MI. They were married June 18, 1950, he survives her. They enjoyed 60 years of a loving marriage rarely leaving each others sides. She worked as a medical secretary for many years at J.E. Manning and Joe Gardner M.D. and recently for Hugh Sulfridge M.D. Beside her husband Robert, she is survived by her children, Dan M. Hurley and Cheryl L. (Dan) Belcher; grandsons, Neil (Monica) Hurley and Aaron Nye; and great-grandchildren, Alexxis, Evalynn and Gryffin Hurley and Catherine Nye. The family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to Cartwright Care Center, Covenant Health Care and Dr. John Bartnik and his staff for the wonderful care they provided to Virginia. Funeral services will take place at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at W.L. Case & Company 4480 Mackinaw Road. Rev. Robert Richards will officiate with cremation to follow. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12:30 until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Saginaw. www.casefuneralhome.com
Dupuis, Jeanne R., Carrollton, Michigan
- Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Age 68 years. Jeanne Grunow was born on April 6, 1941 in Saginaw to the late Edward and Ella (Frick) Grunow. She married the spice of her life, Basil A. Dupuis on October 5, 1968. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2009. Jeanne enjoyed casino trips, playing poker with the gals on Tuesdays, puzzles, card games and finding a great bargain. Surviving are a daughter, Julie Cox and her grandsons, Garrett and Nolan Cox; a son, Michael (Mary) Dupuis and her granddaughter, Amanda Dupuis; a brother Ron (June) Grunow of Texas; two nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James Frick, and a sister-in-law, Betty Dupuis. Jeanne’s Family would like to thank the ICU Staff at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison for their kindness and support. According to Jeanne’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010 at St. Josaphat Catholic Church, 469 Shattuck Road, Carrollton, MI. Rev. Ronald J. Dombrowski will officiate. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family or Community Village, 3200 Hospital Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com.
Baase Sr., Charles F. (Fritz), Saginaw, Michigan
- Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Covenant Health Care Cooper. Age 88 years. The son of the late Herman and Hazel (Cosgrove) Baase, Charles was born February 4, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II, a survivor of Merrills Marauders and was a member of American Legion Post #439. Charles married Coilah A. Sawyer, his loving wife of 58 years, on March 15, 1952. She survives him. He was employed at Saginaw Steering Gear until his retirement in 1985. Charles enjoyed the out-of-doors, fishing, hunting, playing cards and caring for his animals but most of all spending time with his family. Surviving besides his wife Coilah are one daughter and one son, Vickie Harris, Gladwin; Charles Baase Jr. and his wife Catherine, Saginaw; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Johnson, Saginaw; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, William Baase, Saginaw; Robert Baase, Zilwaukee; Mary Clark, Oklahoma; Hazel Sanburn, Freeland; Almeda (Raymond) McLaren, Foxhome Minnesota; Beatrice (Howard) Cramer, Saginaw; many nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by a son, Robert S. Johnson Jr., a son-in-law, Thomas Harris, one sister and three brothers, Agnes Nacarato, Harry, Louis and David Baase, a sister-in-law, Dorothy Baase. Honoring Mr. Baase’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 12:00 noon Friday, March 5, 2010 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. James Carlson will officiate. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will receive friends on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the St. John Vianney Catholic Church or the Saginaw County Humane Society. www.snowfuneralhome.net
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