Thomas, Howard M.
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital. Age 83 years. Howard Mathue Thomas was born on August 23, 1924 in Chesaning, Michigan to the late Mathue and Alice Mae Thomas. Howard married, his wife of 63 years Dorothy Evelyn Campbell on August 6, 1944. She survives him. He had been employed by General Motors retiring in 1985 after 43 years of service. He was a Charter Member for Buena Vista Township Fire Department serving as the Originating Fire Chief. He also served on the Buena Vista Township Board of Trustee’s, the Zoning Board, the Planning Commission and as the Township Constable. Howard served in the U.S. Navy in both the Pacific and Atlantic Theaters. He was a member the V.F.W. Post #1859, the Military Order of the Cooties and American Legion Post #439. He also belonged to the Elf Khurafeh Shriners, U.A.W. Local #467, Moose Family Lodge #82, the Consistory of Bay City and Good Sam Camping Club. Howard was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and proudly served as the League Secretary and Treasurer of the United Lutheran Bowling League.
Surviving besides his wife, Dorothy are a son, James (Peggy) Thomas of Ann Arbor, MI; three daughters, Joyce Howey of Saginaw, MI, Jean (Glenn) Fritz of Reese, MI, and Barbara (John) Willing of Saginaw, MI.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five brothers, Robert Thomas, Walter (Dorothy) Thomas, Mathue (Diane) Thomas, Donald (Ramona) Thomas, and Arthur (Brenda) Thomas. Howard was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Carrie Wozniak and a son-in-law, Larry Howey.
Funeral - Howard’s Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd (off State). Pastor William W. Hessler will officiate. Military Honors conducted under auspices of V.F.W. Post #1859. According to Howard’s wishes cremation will follow.
Visitation - Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider memorials to V.F.W. Post #1859, American Legion Post #439 or a Veterans Association of choice.
Topham, Hanford R. Jr. “Bud”
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Sunday, October 1, 2006 at St. Mary’s of Michigan. Age 85 years. Hanford R. Topham was born on June 10, 1921 in Saginaw to the late Hanford R. and Florence E. (Horzesky) Topham. He married Virginia M. “Ginny” Culver on June 22, 1944 at St. Mary Cathedral in Saginaw. She predeceased him on January 8, 2006. Bud was a graduate from St. Mary High School, and was a Veteran of WWII. He owned and operated The Yellow Checker Cab Company of Saginaw. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church and Germania Town and Country Club, as well as Knights of Columbus Council 4232. Bud was an avid golfer and enjoyed walking. Surviving are three daughters and a son; Penny (Randall) Butterfield, Sally Redmond, Mary (James) Fives, and Hanford “Chip” (Thelma) Topham all of Saginaw; seven grandchildren; Amy (Remo) Nyffenegger of Switzerland, Monica Topham, Hanford “H.R.” Topham IV, Shannan Butterfield, Randall “R.J.” Butterfield, Jr., Alexander, and Virginia Fives all of Saginaw; three great-grandchildren; Remo Bryan, Emily, and Ryan Nyffenegger all of Switzerland; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral - Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1320 Mackinaw, Rev. James G. Heller will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Andrew Mausoleum.
Visitation - Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Topham will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. A Vigil for the Deceased will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Germania Town and Country Club or Visiting Nurses Association.
Vasquez, Sanjuana
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at St. Mary’s of Michigan. Age 51 years. Sanjuana Delgado was born on June 26, 1956 to the late Carlos and Octaviana (Tello) Delgado. She was married to Mario Vasquez. He survives her. Sanjuana leaves three sons and two daughters; Mario Vasquez, Jr., Simon Vasquez, Felipe Vasquez, Diana Vasquez and Eva Vasquez. Also surviving are four grandchildren Alyssa, Adien, Austin and Antonio.
Funeral - Sanjuana’s Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at True Life Apostolic Church, 1703 Vermont. Pastor Jesus E. Aguilera will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation - Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Service.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to True Life Apostolic Church.
Webb, Maxine Loretta
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Tendercare Saginaw, age 83 years. Maxine Webb was born on September 7, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Irene DaHook. She was married to Glenn E. Webb on November 14, 1953 in Angola, Indiana, he survives her. Maxine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and took great pleasure in spending time with her family. She also loved to travel and gamble, especially taking her many trips to the casinos in Las Vegas. Surviving besides her husband, Glenn is a daughter, Marcia (Dan) Mathers of Pheonix, Arizona; a son, James C. Webb of Saginaw; two grandchildren, Michael Mathers and Jennifer Barnhill; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral - Maxine’s Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2007. Rev. Paul Hinz will officiate. A private burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation - Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Thursday, December 6, 2007 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Webber, Timothy D. D.O.
Saginaw Township, Michigan
The most amazing and beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and physician passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Physician to the Citizens of Saginaw, MI, Chief Medical Officer, City of Saginaw, Published Author, Poet, Planter of the Pine, acclaimed Chili Cook Off Judge, River Lorean, Voyageur Extraordinaire, and husband to his wife whom he often refered to as the Master of English, He leaves to cherish his memory his best friend and wife of 39 years, Jeanette Christman Webber, his daughter Constance Webber Scott, D.O., Juliana (Matthew)Webber Reineke ESQ and son, Christopher Webber ESQ. He joins his son Timmy, who predeceased him and his parents Dr. Thomas Webber and Thelma Webber. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Demetrios and Annaleigh Scott, Leland and Reid Timothy Reineke and his canine companion, Rocky; four brothers, Thomas (Sheila), Terrence, Tracy, Tobias; two sisters, Theresa (Frank) Richter and Tamera (Joseph) Sonefeld; many nieces and nephews along with countless friends who called him ÒDr. TimÓ; mother-in-law, Maxine Christman; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Christman and Linda Barnett. Dr. Webber was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Stanley Christman. He had an incredibly full life, many passions and interests. First and foremost, was his tremendous empathy for his many patients and his unique skill as a compassionate healer. He served as the Medical Director for the City of Saginaw from 1977 to 2006, serving the firefighters and policemen. A recent thank-you sent by a grateful patient just last week, says it all:
October 1, 2007
Dear Dr. Webber:
I call you dear because, you are dear to me. I've been thinking about all of the doctoring, love and service you have given me and my family through the years. I have faint visions of your father and of all the times he doctored my parents and me. I owe so much to your father and you. You have been faithful in your service to us, as I know you have been to all of your patients, and I appreciate that. WeÕve always appreciated the fact that you take the time to talk with us and not just rush through to get to the next patient. ItÕs hard to find a Dr. like that in these busy times. Everyone is always in such a hurry.
Your father left you a heritage that you carry on today. Sometimes we get so busy with life that we forget about the people in our lives that mean something to us for whatever reason. So, I just wanted to say thank you and to let you know that I truly appreciate you.
God bless you and keep you forever.
In the year 2000 Dr. Webber was named the Physician of the Year by the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians to recognize osteopathic physicians who exemplify the highest qualities of dedication to the osteopathic profession, his or her patients, and community through professional and public services, scholarship and leadership and both as a practicing physician and member of the community.
Webber was a 1970 graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice, and the American Osteopathic Board of Occupational and Preventive Medicine. Throughout his career, Webber has been very active in the Osteopathic Profession including his service as a member of the Board of Trustees as well as serving as the 1993-94 President of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, past chairman of the Osteopathic Manual Therapy department, Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital, member of the education committee for the American Academy of Osteopathy, and a member of the Board of Governors for the American Academy of Osteopathy.
Webber also served as the 1996-98 liaison for AOCOPM for the National Coordinating Committee on Clinical Preventive services for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and as a physician representative to the American Osteopathic Association Coding/Reimbursement Panel from 1994 to the present.
In addition to his many academic and leadership activities, Webber has maintained a private practice for 39 years in Saginaw, Michigan. He is also the medical director for the city of Saginaw, Employee Health Clinic and a referring physician at Covenant Healthcare and St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw.
In his spare time, he is a lecturer and member of the Saginaw Historical Society, an advisory council member of the Lake Huron Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, past-chairman of the White Pine District, Boy Scouts of America and is active in the Voyageurs, a historical reenactment group whose mission is to teach living French history.
He was an usher at Holy Family Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI and Chairman CEO of San Telmo Cigar Co. Dr. Webber’s favorite poem which he often quoted was:
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas and the highwaymen came riding, riding, riding. And the highwayman came riding up to the old inn door.
Funeral - Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington. Rev. Robert J. Deland will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery.
Visitation - Friends may call at The Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State) on Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass.
Vigil Service - A vigil service will be held at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. on Friday conducted by Deacon Roger Pasionek.
Memorials - In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Eastside Soup Kitchen, Boy Scouts of America or the Michigan United Conservation Club.
Weinert, Margaret E.
Greensboro, Ga.
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, March 21, 2005 at the age of 86. The eldest daughter of the late Louis and Selma Baum Einfault, Margaret was born on September 26, 1918 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1936 and was married to Harold Weinert of Saginaw in April of 1942. Margaret was employed with the Saginaw Public School System for 38 years, retiring in 1980. She had been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church from childhood until 1967 when she and her family became members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. After moving to Greensboro, GA in 2001 to live with her son and daughter-in-law, she became a charter member of Lake Oconee Lutheran Church. While at Good Shepherd she was a member of the Bright Spots Bible Class and she was a member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. She is survived by a son, Robert and his wife Patricia Dennison Weinert, Greensboro,GA and a nephew, Timothy Thompson of Bentley, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Weinert in October of 1992 and a sister Ruth Thompson in 1988.
Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at The Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State). Rev. John Rauh will officiate. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway, Saginaw, Michigan 48603.
Whittin, Beatrice “Bea”
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Heartland Health Care Center. Age 82 years. Bea was born on December 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Rose Fayfer of Saginaw. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a 1945 graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing. Her work as a registered nurse included the VA Hospital, Steering Gear Plant II, Saginaw County Health Department, Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital and Bay Regional Medical Center. Bea was a member of St. John Vianney Parish. She is survived by her daughters, Loreen Laracey and Lisa Roberts, her grandson, Dustin Roberts and her brothers, James and Walter Fayfer. Bea was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Julie Fayfer and Betty Coleman.
Funeral - Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 6400 McCarty Road, Saginaw. Rev. Loren M. Kalinowski will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery.
Visitation - Friends may call at The Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State) on Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bea will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
