All Obituaries

Henry R. Gomez Saginaw, Michigan   Henry R. Gomez, age 77 of Saginaw passed away suddenly on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital.  Son of the late Enrique and Isabel Gomez, Henry was born August 7, 1943 in Saginaw.  He was a 1962 graduate of Saginaw High School.  He enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1963 and was awarded an honorable discharge on October 28, 1966.  He met his bride, the former Guadalupe Olivarez Gonzales and they were...

Marilyn F. Koenemann Freeland, Michigan     Marilyn F. Koenemann, age 86 of Freeland passed away February 8, 2021 at Charter Senior Living in Bay City.  The daughter of the late William Earl and Marion (Johnson) Freebairn, Marilyn was born October 12, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was a 1952 graduate of East High School in Salt Lake City and was a graduate of Holy Cross School of Nursing in 1955.  Marilyn joined the Navy Nurse Corp in 1955 and was stationed...

Margaret A. Merkiel Saginaw, Michigan   Margaret A. Merkiel, age 77 of Saginaw passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at home.  Daughter of the late Elmer and Inez Schomaker, Margaret was born April 25, 1943 in Saginaw.  She was married to Frank D. Merkiel and he preceded her in death December 31, 2014.  Margaret enjoyed playing cards and Bingo. She is survived by 6 children, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a...

David P. Buerkel Saginaw, Michigan   David P. Buerkel, age 67 of Saginaw passed away February 13, 2021 at Bay Shores Nursing Center in Bay City.  Son of the late Clarence and Dorothy Buerkel, David was born July 12, 1953 in Saginaw.  He was a 1971 graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School and attended Delta College for 2 years.  He was of the Lutheran faith and was employed as a Security Guard prior to his retirement.  In his spare time, he enjoyed being a Ham...

James A. Bryant Jr. Saginaw, Michigan   James A. Bryant Jr., age 90 of Saginaw passed away February 9, 2021 at McLaren Bay Medical Center in Bay City.  Son of the late James and Lena (Peller) Bryant Sr., James was born June 18, 1930 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He moved to Saginaw with his family in the early 1940’s and was a graduate of St. Andrew High School in 1948.  He served 2 years with the U. S. Army during the Korean War.  James was the owner of Olympic...

Patrick J. Kendall Saginaw, Michigan   Patrick J. Kendall, age 33 of Saginaw Passed away suddenly January 30, 2021 at Covenant Healthcare. He was born July 5, 1987 in Saginaw.  Patrick was a great muralist, painter, and chef.  He was a member of Life Church. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Patricia Parker, and her husband Jack; his father, David Kendall Sr., and his wife Lisa; Patrick’s daughters, Summer, and Ahuthum Kendall; brothers. David Kendall Jr. and...

Edward M. Beamon Saginaw, Michigan   Edward M. Beamon, age 58 of Saginaw passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2021 at home.  Son of the late Edward and Anne (Smith) Beamon, Edward was born February 28, 1962 in Saginaw. He was a 1980 graduate of Arthur Hill High School.  He then served over two years with the U.S. Army.  He married the former Tajah Turner in Chicago in 1996.  Edward was employed at Aleda Lutz V.A. Hospital at the time of his death.  He loved to...

Roberto Cavazos Saginaw, Michigan   Roberto Cavazos, age 75 of Saginaw passed away January 21, 2021 at home after an extended illness.  The son of the late Miguel and Josephine (Torrez) Cavazos, Roberto was born March 5, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas.  He moved to Saginaw in the late 1950’s with his parents and family.  He was employed by General Motors in Saginaw prior to his retirement due to a disability. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed...

Dorothy I. LaPointe Saginaw, Michigan   Dorothy I. LaPointe, age 59 of Saginaw passed away January 23, 2021 at home following and extended illness.  Daughter of the late Max and Betty Scott, Dorothy Irean Scott was born July 12, 1961 in Roaring Springs, PA. She moved to Saginaw as a child with her family.  Dorothy was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and then attended Delta College and was a graduate of Ross Medical School.  She was employed as a Certified Nurses...

Diana G. Loudenslager Saginaw, Michigan   Diana Gail Daniels Loudenslager of Saginaw, Michigan, a woman of great virtue and class, has passed on to be with those who have preceded her to heaven. She was 78 years old and passed peacefully with her family at her side. She was a beloved mother of 5, grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 7. Diana Gail Daniels was born May 11, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Lewis and Marjorie (Burk) Daniels. Diana was retired from American...