Donald J. Wenzlick of Chesaning, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 7, 2019.  He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.   Don was born in Chesaning on August 13, 1929, the son of Nicholas and Cecilia (Gengler) Wenzlick.  Don was a lifelong resident of Chesaning.  He was united in marriage to Catherine Bueche on May 29, 1954.   Don was a member of St. Peter Parish Catholic Church,...

James Robert "Bob" Thomas of Flushing, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2019 after a long difficult struggle with cancer and CHF.  He was a loving husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather.   The son of the late James and Essie (Robertson) Thomas, Bob graduated from Flint Technical Institute and attended Mott Community College.  He was a Mechanical Engineer and Millwright for Local 1102 out of Detroit and later worked in Real...

POLLICK, Jean Marie (Young) of Oakley, age 84 passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at  Shiawassee Hospice Home in Owosso after a brief illness.   Jean was born February 21, 1935 in Saginaw to the late Peter and Louise (Bannan) Young.  She graduated 1953 from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Chesaning.  She completed two years at St. Mary's School of Nursing in Saginaw.  She married Stephen H. Pollick on September 3, 1955.  They were married 64 years and...

Evelyn Goodrich of Oakley, age 78, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.    Evelyn was born in Owosso, Michigan on December 29, 1940, a daughter of Samuel and Anna (Williams) Runyan.  Evelyn loved to crochet and Swedish weave.  She enjoyed working in her flower gardens.  She also loved her two cats.   She leaves behind her three daughters, Cathy (Mike) Belanger of Oakley, Chris Hart of Oakley, and Cindy...

Marjorie I. Cowan of Chesaning, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at Masonic Pathways in Alma. She was 98 years of age.   Marjorie was born November 1, 1920 in Flint to the late Peter “Tom” and Pearl (Rolfe) Volkmer. She was a resident of Chesaning, St. Johns, Grand Haven, Traverse City and moved back to Chesaning in 2009. She was united in marriage to Stanley J. Cowan in 1947 in Brewton, AL. He preceded her in death in 1976. She and her husband owned Stan Cowan...

Ruth Ann Bleisner of Chesaning, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw.  She was 79 years of age. Ruth was born to Stanley and Beatrice (Farlow) Canze on September 23, 1939 in Owosso.  She was a resident of Chesaning her entire life.  Ruth was united in marriage to her love, William George Bleisner  on July 26, 1958. They enjoyed 60 years of wedded bliss before Bill preceded her in death on March 28, 2019. Ruth enjoyed...

Helen Arbour, formerly of Chesaning, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 in Bentonville, Arkansas.  She was 99 years of age.   Fr. William Gruden will officiate at her Funeral Mass held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Peter Parish Catholic Church, 404 S. Wood Street, Chesaning.  Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.  Her family will be present at the church to greet relatives and friends from 10:00 am Tuesday until time of the...

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...