All Obituaries

Michael J. Perez, age 70 of Bay City passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland.  Michael was born July 12, 1949 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and moved to Saginaw as a child with his family.  He served 2 years with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was married to Inez Jones on June 18, 1988 in Saginaw.  Michael was employed by General Motors for 30 years and retired from the Grey Iron Foundry.  He was a member of the...

Ruth Ann Hidalgo, age 72 of Saginaw passed away November 8, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.  The daughter of the late Harwood and Marion Provencher, Ruth was born February 21, 1947 in Saginaw.  She married Antonio Carmona and he preceded her in death.  She was later married to Toribio “Porky” Hidalgo and he also preceded her in death.  Ruth had been employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Surviving are her children, Paula Cortez, Nonnie Chinery,...

William A. Creller, age 88 of Blumfield Township passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare after a brief illness.  The son of the late Arthur and Goldie Creller, William was born October 18, 1931 in Saginaw and was a 1950 graduate of Saginaw High School.  He later served with the U. S. Army during the Korean War and attained the rank of Sergeant at the time of his Honorable Discharge.  William married Mary Lou Mader on October 4, 1975 in Saginaw.  He...

Tim Wazny of Saginaw passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2019 at the age of 61 years. Tim's arrangements will be announced with full obituary to follow.

Yvonne A. Mcpherson, age 60 of Burt, Michigan passed away suddenly October 31, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. The daughter of the late Leroy and Joann Cochran, Yvonne was born October 4, 1959 in Owosso, Michigan.  Yvonne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, crossword puzzles, word searches, and watching Little House on the Prairie. She was a member of Burt Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Melissa Mcpherson and Mary Barnum; 2 grandchildren, Connor and Zaira...

Alicia Duval, age 54 of Saginaw passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at home.  The former Alicia Cantu was born May 19, 1965 in Saginaw.  She married Daniel A. Duval on September 30, 2000. Alicia thoroughly enjoyed her employment at Morley Brothers and all the wonderful co-workers there.  She loved taking care of her grandchildren. Alicia is survived by her husband, Daniel Duval; 3 children, Raquel Cortez, Lorenzo Cortez, and Ciara Ortiz; 3 step-Children, Regina Duval, Elena...

Dorothy Blakeslee, age 75 of Saginaw Township passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Tony & Trish House in Bay County, Michigan.  The former Dorothy Klock was born December 5, 1943 in Weidman, Michigan.  She married Merl Blakeslee on May 28, 1960 and he preceded her in death on January 19. 2001.  Dorothy attended the Protestant Church in Oakley, Michigan. She is survived by 5 children, Cheryl (Terry) Thurston, Mikeal Blakeslee, Mark Blakeslee, Jennifer Blakeslee, and Ray...

Doris Becker of Saginaw passed away October 26, 2019 at Covenant Harrison Saginaw at the age of 82 years. Doris was born June 1, 1937 to Charlie and Myrtle (Campbell) Lewis in Clifty, Tennessee.Doris was first married to Richard Simpson and he preceded her in death. She later married Thomas Becker March 14, 1992 in Saginaw. She was employed as nurses aid in home care prior to her retirement. Doris was a former member of Warren Ave. Presbyterian Church. Doris is survived by her husband...

Fred Anthony Marquez, age 56 of Saginaw passed away suddenly October 22, 2019 at home.  The son of the late Freddie and Margarita (Varela) Marquez, Fred was born March 23, 1963 in Saginaw.  After high school, Fred moved to San Antonio and was employed as a prep cook in the restaurant business, from there he moved to Alaska where he worked in the oil industry.  He later lived in Nebraska and was employed by a meat packing plant before returning to Saginaw. Fred enjoyed...

Susanne M. LaPointe, age 86 of Saginaw passed away September 23, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison.  The former Susanne M. Marihugh was born June 30, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Saginaw High School and was employed as secretary at Severence Tool Company in Saginaw for many years prior to her retirement.  She attended First Baptist Church. Susanne is survived by her son, Michael (Dorothy) LaPointe of Saginaw; a grandson, Michael LaPointe; her brother and...