Snyder, Helen (Kmetz) – formerly of Chesaning, passed away August 21, 2019 in Denison, TX. She was 97 years of age. Helen was born June 2, 1922 in Girard, IL. She was married to Lyle Snyder, a long time Optometrist in Chesaning where she worked and ran his office for over 25 years. Helen and Lyle loved each other as well as golfing, dancing and playing cards with friends for many years. Surviving are: Daughters: Diane, Cathy and Cindy; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. She was...

SHAPLEY, Victor E. – of Chesaning, died Tuesday evening, August 20, 2019, at his home. He was 98 years of age.   Victor was born February 7, 1921 in upstate New York to the late Fred and Ann. He resided in New York, Petoskey, Bay City and then Chesaning since the late 1950’s. He was united in marriage to Louise Glaser on February 7, 1942 in Petoskey. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2001. Vic served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Mr. Shapley owned and operated...

MARCUM, Carol Ann (Kligar) – of Saginaw, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Brian’s House in Essexville. She was 72 years of age. Carol was born February 12, 1947 in Owosso to the late Frank and Virginia (Wenzlick) Kligar. She was a 1965 graduate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and moved to Saginaw later that year. Carol was employed by Second National/Citizens Bank in the Saginaw area for 39 years retiring in 2004. She is a former member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and currently...

Edward D. Jewell of Belmont, MI, age 77, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Ashley Care Center.    He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 24, 1941.  Edward graduated from Rockford High School and was a US Army Veteran.  He had previously lived in Grand Rapids before moving to Belmont.  Before his retirement, he worked as a long-distance truck driver.  In his spare time, he enjoyed his ’79 Harley motorcycle and his ’79...

Dowdy, Silva Dae On August 8th, 2019 Silva Dae Brown (Massey; Dowdy), 92, of Davison decided to say her goodbyes to us and say hello again to her beloved son Randy Black as well as her parents John and Dovie Brown and her 10 brothers and sisters who preceded her. Wishing her safe travels are her sister and brother-in-law Margie and Lewis Hornick, her six living children, plus bushels of grandkids and great-grandkids. Silva was one heck of a lady. She excelled at growing picture-perfect...

Jeannie V. Sutter passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Chesaning Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Her age was 65 years.   Jean was born in Flint on May 26, 1954, the daughter of the late Robert and Bonnie Lou (Fox) Sawvel.  She graduated from Chesaning Union High School in the Class of 1971.  She had lived in the Chesaning, St. Charles, and Merrill areas most of her life.  She had worked at various jobs.   Jean is survived by her three daughters, Stacy...

Duane J. Ferry of Chesaning, age 82, passed away early Friday, July 26, 2019, at Union Court Assisted Living of Chesaning with his loving family at his bedside.  Duane was born in Owosso on June 15, 1937, the son of the late Lorne and Katherine (Locke) Ferry.  He grew up in Perry and lived in Chesaning the rest of his life.  He was united in marriage to Irene C. Wirostek on June 3, 1961. Mr. Ferry attended and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan...

Joseph J. Richter of Caledonia Twp., formerly of Chesaning, age 92, passed away Tuesday evening, July 16, 2019, at The Meadows of Owosso.  He was born in Flint on July 30, 1926, the son of the late Joseph T. and Elizabeth (Bedrava) Richter.  Joseph J. has been a resident of Chesaning for 90 years.  He was a proud and Honorably Discharged Army WWII Veteran, having achieved the rank of Sergeant.  He was united in marriage to Marion J. Vondrasek and she preceded him in death...

Arlington "Ardie" Salzwell Small, age 89, passed away July 13, 2019 at Riverwind Assisted Living in Williamston, MI.   Born October 11, 1929 in Oakley, MI, Ardie graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked at Saginaw General, Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI, and Ingham County Care Facility.    Ardie was a devoted and faithful wife (64 years), mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She supported...

MaryEllen Danek of New Haven Twp., age 96, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Chesaning Comfort Care.  She was born in Brady Twp. on March 28, 1923, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Stickel) Jones.  She was a resident of New Haven Twp. for over 73 years.  MaryEllen was a graduate of Owosso High School.  She was united in marriage to Anton J. “Tony” Danek in 1946.  He preceded her in death on May 2, 2012.   Mrs. Danek worked for Chesaning Union...