All Obituaries

Terrian, James Grayling, Michigan Formerly of Birch Run, Michigan   On June 17, 2020, James (Jim) Terrian was called home to be with the Lord after a valiant battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer). He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.  Jim was born July 18, 1971 in Saginaw, MI to Patrick & Diane (McLean) Terrian.  He was a longtime resident of Birch Run and had recently moved to Grayling, Michigan.  Jim married Stacey in 1998 and they were blessed with...

Patterson, Leroy Saginaw, Michigan   Leroy D. Patterson, age 58 of Saginaw passed away July 1, 2020 in Saginaw.  Leroy was born to Clyde and Alice Mary (Barlow) Patterson on December 11, 1961 in Detroit.  After high school graduation, he was employed in the automotive industry prior to his disability. He is survived by his sister, Mary Mathes of Alabama. No Services are planned as of now.

Varney, Cleve Saginaw, Michigan   Cleve Varney, age 67 of Saginaw passed away June 22, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare Cooper following an extended illness.  Son of the late Hi and Lillian Varney, Cleve was born March 13, 1953 in Saginaw.  He married Felicitas Vargas and was employed in the packaging department at Vargas Bakery until ill health forced him to retire. Cleve enjoyed tossing, fishing, and playing horseshoes. Surviving are his wife, Felicitas; 4 children, Jovita...

Braman, Barbara A. Saginaw, Michigan   Barbara A. Braman, age 86 of Bridgeport Twp. passed away June 21, 2020 at home following an extended illness.  The daughter of the late Darwin and Anna Frost was born November 19, 1933 in Saginaw and was a lifelong area resident.  She married Leo J. Braman June 19, 1949 and he preceded her in death March 18, 2007. She and her husband traveled extensively throughout the United States.  Barbara enjoyed clogging, knitting,...

McGivern, James T. (Jim) Bay City, Michigan   James (Jim) Thomas McGivern, 76, lost his battle with cancer and joined his savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, on June 14, 2020.  He was surrounded by his family and wife of 50 years, Arlene (Sochacki) McGivern. He was blessed with a marriage that blended a family of two daughters and one son. He is survived by those children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Kim Michael Lederer, his former wife of 26 years, Dawn Lederer, and...

Hurtado, Manuel “Sammy” Bay City, Michigan   Manuel Hurtado, age 48 of Bay City, Michigan passed away June 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was born on December 20, 1971 in Mexico.  Sammy came to the USA in 1995.  He was employed by Bell Landscaping prior to his retirement due to ill health. He is survived by numerous family members here in the U.S. and his hometown in Mexico, and also friends. Cremation has taken place...

Charlotte Edith Martin April 30, 1949 – June 6, 2020 of Vassar Michigan. Beloved sister, and friend passed away peacefully at MediLodge of Lansing on Saturday, June 6, 2020.  She was 71 years old. Charlotte was born April 30, 1949, to the late Elwyn and Marie (Stahl) Martin. Charlotte graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Library Science. She was a faithful member of St. Francis X. Cabrini Catholic Church where she sang in the choir. Charlotte enjoyed reading,...

Adeliado L. Garza peacefully transmitted into eternal rest on June 1, 2020 at the age of 73.  Lalo was born December 19, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Jesus and Jesusa Garza.  Adeliado was united in holy matrimony to Elsa Rita Rodriguez on May 29, 1971.  She survives him.  To this union six children were born.  He gave his life to Jesus Christ at an early age.  Adeliado loved spreading the word of God.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being with his...

Shannon Kay Hilliard, age 49 0f Saginaw passed away as the result of a house fire in Mount Morris, Michigan on May 21, 2020. Shannon was born October 5, 1970 in Saginaw.  She wrote poems and enjoyed collecting Mickey Mouse items.  Shannon was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are 4 children, Ashlee Williams, Kayla Williams, Antonio Daniel, and Shattanna Hilliard; 2 grandchildren, Andraya Smith and Jonathon Smith; her mother, Lorraine Neuwirth; 3 siblings, Randall (Laura) Neuwirth...

Alexandria “Allie” Keenan, August 12, 1997- May 28, 2020; age 22.  Forever loved, always missed, never forgotten! Our baby girl, pal, daughter, sister, niece, and friend heroically lost her battle to Lupus May 28, 2020.  Waiting to greet Allie along with our heavenly Father was her brother Kel, Aunt Jimmy Jim, Uncle Jerry, all her grandmothers, and grandfathers, and Kitty Cat Keenan. Praying Allie will be waiting at those same heavenly gates one day are her mother...