All Obituaries

Elsie M. Grossman of Saginaw passed away March 27, 2020 at Covenant Cooper Medical Center at the age of 101 years.   She was born November 4, 1918 to Frederick and Katherine (Krause) Luedtke in Saginaw. She was married to Junior A. Grossman on December 1, 1945, he preceded her in death on July 18, 2000.  Elsie was employed at Lufkin Rule prior to her retirement, she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church on Hancock Street. Elsie enjoyed playing cards, gardening, jig-saw puzzles,...

Manuel Ortiz III, age 42, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 16, 2020 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Manuel was born November 8, 1977 in Saginaw.  He attended Bridgeport High School, and Flint Barber College.  He was employed by Gentex Corporation in Holland prior to his recent illness.  Manuel attended New Beginnings Ministries and enjoyed barbering. He is survived by his daughter, Marissa Mejia and her mother, Melonie Mejia; 2 grandchildren,...

MILTON H. TROXELL SAGINAW, MICHIGAN 48603 Milton H. Troxell, age 95 of Saginaw passed away March 1, 2020 at Health Source Saginaw following a brief illness. The son of Edward and Theodora Troxell. Milton was born March 20, 1924 in Hazard, Kentucky, where he worked in the coal mines as a young man. Milton married Thelma R. Sharp in Kentucky and they later moved to Saginaw. He was employed by General Motors for many years prior to his retirement. Milton and Thelma traveled extensively...

Ernest “Chip”  Gentry passed away February 27, 2020 at Brian’s House in Bay City at the age of 68 years. He was born December 18, 1951 in Logansport, Indiana to Leigh Roy and Roberta (Veitengruber) Gentry. Ernest was self employed as a painter for many years. No Services are planned.  Per Mr. Gentry’s wishes, cremation has taken place  

STEVEN M. O’BRIEN FLINT, MICHIGAN 48507 Steven M. O’Brien, age 62 of Flint passed away February 26, 2020 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Steven was born October 29, 1957 in Germany. He was employed in the construction industry prior to his retirement. He is survived by a brother and sister, Jeffery (Linda) O’Brien and Deborah O’Brien; and nieces and nephews. Per Steven’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at...

Avery L. Gill, age 82 of Birch Run passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw.  The son of the late Avery J. and Alberta (McTaggart) Gill, Avery was born August 26, 1937 in Caro, Michigan.  He was a graduate of Vassar High School and married Janet George on February 15, 1957 in Gilford, Michigan. Avery was employed in skilled trades by General Motors until his retirement in 2002.  He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed hunting and...

Carmen, Trevino Saginaw, Michigan   Carmen Ybarra Trevino entered to eternal rest on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Alice, Texas at the age of 95. She was born on June 7, 1924 in Cuero, Texas to Francisco and Rafaela Molina Ybarra. Carmen was a consummate mother and a homemaker. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was insistent with her heart never missing a chance to help someone else. She loved to sew, and watch food and cooking channels. Carmen lived in...

Lodge, John A. "Jack" Saginaw, Michigan   John A. “Jack” Lodge, age 80 of Saginaw passed away February 13, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw.  Private graveside service will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery  in Saginaw.

Angelo Torrez of Saginaw, MI passed away January 7th, 2020 at the age of 57 years.  The son of Jose and Olivia Torrez was born June 5th, 1963 in Saginaw. As a student at Hemlock High School he played football and was also on the wrestling team.  Angelo always loved to put a smile on people’s faces and made friends everywhere he went.  Until his last days he worked at the family business La Familia Take-Out. Angelo is survived by a partner of 17 years, Stephanie Flores;...

Tony J. Budy, age 48 of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away December 30, 2019 at home following and extended illness. The son of the late William and Anna Budy, Tony was born May 8, 1971 in Saginaw.  Following High School, Tony was employed at Ken’s Vette Shop, Shields Quick Lube, and later as a mechanic At McDonald Cadillac & GMC Dealership prior to ill health. He married the former Robin A. Astbury on December 21, 2001 in Saginaw. Tony enjoyed being outdoors with his dogs,...