All Obituaries

 Melody R. Kraenzlein of Houghton Lake Michigan passed away August 12, 2018 do to a auto accident that occurred on August 6, 2018 on M-55 in Denton Township. She was born on September 2, 1958 to Robert and Mary Girardin.  She was married to Floyd Kraenzlein on December 31, 1994 who survives her, they moved from Saginaw to Houghton Lake in 1985. She is also survived by her children Jason (Candy) Girardin and Timothy (Brandy) Kraenzlein; Siblings are Charlie (Kathy) Girardin,...

Margaret L. Peterson, age 83 of Burt, Michigan passed away September 10, 2018 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw following an extended illness.  The daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Wells) Turner, Margaret was born December 28, 1934 at the family home in Albee Township.  She married Robert W. Peterson on March 7, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in El Paso, Texas.  She was a member of St. Dominic Parish (SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church).  She enjoyed playing...

Alan Harris of St. Helen, Michigan passed away September 8, 2018 at the age of 77 years. He was born on November 1,1940 to John and Blanche (Kazmier) Harris in Ypsilanti, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date along with Alan’s complete obituary.  

Orosco, Jesse M. Saginaw, Michigan   Jesse M. Orosco, age 88 of Saginaw passed away August 29, 2018 after an extended illness.  Jesse was born January 25, 1930 in Floresville, Texas.  Following high school, he served as corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Jesse moved to Saginaw in 1940 from Texas and was employed by General Motors for 35 years prior to retirement.  Jesse was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, served as a Lay Minister, and past...

Davis, Suzanne R. Saginaw, Michigan   Suzanne R. Davis, age 76 of Saginaw passed away August 13, 2018 at Hoyt Nursing Home following an extended illness with Multiple Sclerosis.  The daughter of the late Henry and Lois Mayer. Suzanne was born October 11, 1941 in Brant, Michigan.  She was a graduate of St. Charles High School.  She married James Howard Davis in 1970 in Saginaw and he preceded her in death in 2005.  Mrs. Davis was a founding member of Bethel...

Torrez, Maria L. Saginaw, Michigan   Maria Y. Torrez, age 68 of Saginaw was called away to the Lord August 10, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare with family by her side. The daughter of the late Manuel and Remedios Torrez, Maria was born July 17, 1950 in Saginaw.  She retired from Kroger’s in 2017 where she worked for years and was loved by many of her co-workers and customers.  She loved going to Bingo and playing her games. Maria is survived by her brother, Arturo...

Rosario Merino, age 59 of Saginaw passed away August 11, 2018 at U of M Medical Center in Ann, Arbor, Michigan.  The former Rosario Escobar was born October 9, 1958 in Pearsall, Texas.  She was married to Pedro Merino on June 22, 1990 in Saginaw.  Pedro survives her. Visitaton with the family will take place on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the funeral home, 403 N. Michigan Ave. Saginaw, MI from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m

Wittmuss, Helen L. Bridgeport, Michigan   Helen L. Wittmus of Bridgeport passed away August 1, 2018 at home at the age of 82 years. She was born August 7, 1935 in Saginaw to Arthur and Dora Williams. Surviving are 6 children, Debra Alcorn, Robert Witmuss, Kathy Wittmuss, Carol Wittmus,,Judy Bruske and Patricia Wittmuss; and 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Bruske, Joseph (Suzanne Bruske and Children, Ricky Near Jr., Holly (Dan) Love and Children, Austin Wittmuss, Brian Wittmuss, Bobby...

Pauline Michels formerly of Saginaw passed away August 11, 2018 at Vibrant Life, Jackman Lodge in Temperance, Michigan at the age of 95 years.  Pauline Kritcher was born on March 24, 1923 in Saginaw. Following high school she graduated from Nursing School in Saginaw as a registered nurse.  She later served in the Nurses Corp. of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  She retired in Saginaw and later moved to Temperance to be near her son. Survivors include her son, John...

Rosas, James Aaron Saginaw, Michigan   James Aaron Rosas, age 35 of Saginaw passed away July 24, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare.  Mr. Rosas was born February 28, 1983 in Saginaw.  Following high school, he graduated from Culinary College in Florida.  He was employed as a chef at several restaurants and most recently at Logan’s Steakhouse in Saginaw. Surviving are 2 children, Shyanna Rosas, and James Rosas Jr.; 2 step-children, Cecelia Cooper and Roxanne Cooper; 5...