Weathers, Earl S.,
Saginaw Township.
Passed away Saturday evening, February 20, 1999, at Covenant Medical Center- Cooper. Age 77 years. Sidney Earl Weathers was born August 7, 1921 in Detroit. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He had been employed by Sunshine Biscuit Company here for several years and later with Shear Tool Company for over 20 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Freeland. He married Mary C. Simon December 11, 1948; celebrating their 50th anniversary this past December; she survives him. He also leaves one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Tim Noonan, Saginaw; one son, Earl Weathers, Saginaw; five grandchildren, Heather Noonan and her fiance, Jason Nevarez, Schuyler, Courtney and Amanda Noonan and Robert Joseph Weathers; two great-granddaughters, Brittney and Brianna; one brother and two sisters, Donald (RuthAnn) Weathers, Gladys (Jerome) Weathers and Mildred Fagan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at Zion Lutheran Church, 545 S. 7th Street, Freeland. Rev. S. James Petteys will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the W.L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday and then from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. They may then call at the church from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the National Parkinson's Foundation.
Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at Zion Lutheran Church, 545 S. 7th Street, Freeland. Rev. S. James Petteys will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the W.L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. from from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. They may then call at the church from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the National Parkinson's Foundation.
Colby, Francis George (Frank),
Westminster, South Carolina, Formerly of Saginaw.
Passed away after a brief illness on January 16, 1999. Francis was born January 31, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. He served in the United States Navy as a signalman during World War II and joined the Saginaw Fire Department in 1948, retiring as the rank of Lieutenant. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Colby and Dale Colby and by his sister, Veronna Schuett. He is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Cheri and Frederick Meyer, Saginaw; Marilyn and Perry Eddy, Kawkawlin and son, Bradley Francis Colby, Ferndale; grandchildren, Heather and Mindi Meyer, Tony and Tammi Eddy; his dear uncle, Myron Craig, Saginaw; many nieces and nephews. He also will be sadly missed by his special family in South Carolina, Willie Grant, Tiny, Rick and Kelly Kerr. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at St. John Lutheran Church, Second and Federal Sts. Memorials may be given to St. John Church or St. Mary's Burn Unit.
Coon, Eldon L.,
Mio, Michigan, Formerly of Chesaning.
Passed away Friday, February 12, 1999, at home. Age 87 years. Graveside services will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Wildwood Cemetery, Chesaning. Rev. Jeffrey Williams will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.
Goodhue, Mrs. Violet H.B.,
Saginaw, Michigan.
Passed away Thursday, February 11, 1999, at Covenant Medical Center-Harrison. Age 88 years. Violet Hazel Burgess was born August 24, 1910, in Merrill, daughter of the late George Edward and Margaret Hazel (Shaddeau) Burgess. She married Arthur A. Goodhue. He predeceased her November 2, 1994. She was Catholic by faith. Surviving are her sister, Virginia Shook of St. Cloud, Florida; also nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Burgess. Private committal services will take place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Arrangements by the W.L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road.
Danhoff, Thomas D.,
Mio, Michigan, Formerly of Saginaw.
Age 68, passed away Saturday, February 13, 1999 at the Aleda E. Lutz V.A. Medical Center in Saginaw. Thomas was born on August 20, 1930 in Saginaw, Mich. and was the son of the late William D. and Linda (Grunow) Danhoff. He married Bonnie L. Cline on February 6, 1954 in Saginaw. Thomas graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He served two years in Korea and Okinawa (where he earned the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Bronze Star). He was a Life Member of the D.A.V. Michigan Chapter #73, ad was a member of the Otis W. Henry V.F.W. Post #4126 in Mio, where he served as a Trustee and as Hospital Activities Chairman for many years. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He moved to Mio to live in 1979 after retiring from Schaeffer Bakery, where he worked for 26 years. After his retirement he enjoyed a hobby of Flea Marketing, dealing in antiques and oil paintings. He is survived by his wife and five children, Daniel T. Danhoff of Mio; Debra A. Wachowicz of Essexville; Doug A. and wife Beth Danoff of Mio; Dawn M. and husband Steve Campbell of West Branch; and Thomas D. II (Dewey) and wife Diana Danhoff of Mio; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother James Danhoff of Saginaw; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother William Dale and two sisters Corrine J. Salow and Janice Danhoff. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mio with Fr. Regis Burzynski officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, Mich. with military honors under the auspices of V.F.W. Post #4126 of Mio. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Foundation. Friends may call at the Orr Funeral Home in Mio on Tuesday from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. where there will be a Prayer service held at 7:00 p.m.
Provost, Robert P.,
Saginaw, Michigan.
United States Army Vietnam War Veteran passed away Saturday, February 13, 1999 at the James E. Cartwright Care Center. Age 49 years. The son of the late Marie A. Sauseda and Harold J. Provost was born June 13, 1949 in Saginaw. He is survived by his son, Nathan R. Provost, a grandson, Michael Provost, both of Saginaw; four sisters, four brothers and their spouses, Carol and John Kirk, Zephyrhills, Fla.; Ann and Jerry Hughes, South Branch, Mich.; Pam and Mel Wrathell, East Tawas, Mich.; Suzi Clark, Saginaw; Jerry Provost, Jackson, Mich.; Charles Provost, Midland, Mich.; Kenneth and Cindy Provost, Saginaw; Michael and Gloria Provost, Saginaw; several nieces, nephews and his best friend, Mikey Steele. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Fred Brandt. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at the W.L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 409 Adams St. Rev. Fr. Richard Jozwiak will officiate with Military Honors under the auspices of V.F.W. Post #1859. Friends may call at the chapel from 1:00 p.m. Tuesday until the time of the memorial service.
Smith, Mrs. Sally A.,
Saginaw, Michigan.
Loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Saturday, February 13, 1999, at her home following a brief illness.
Age 57 years. The daughter of the late Henry Sawatzki and Alice (Willson) Carter, Sally was born December 18, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was married to Robert Smith on October 3, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. He survives her. Sally was employed at Saint Mary's hospital as a nursing assistant. Surviving besides her husband Robert are one daughter, one son and their spouses, Kathy and Jerome Sledz, Saginaw; Ken and Jodi Smith, Burt; six grandchildren, Steven, Katie and Rachel Sledz, Jerry, Alex and Megan Smith; one sister, Sherry Lee and Joseph Marko, Flint; several nieces and nephews. Sally was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Jacobs. Funeral service will take place 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty). Rev. Asa T. Compton will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the charity of their choice.
Funeral service will take place 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty). Rev. Asa T. Compton will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the charity of their choice.
