All Obituaries

Olivares, Esmeregilda R Saginaw, Michigan A new “Angel was received in Heaven” Saginaw — Esmeregilda Reyna Olivares, age 88 years; a long-time Saginaw resident, died 09/14/2020 at Healthsource Center. Born 04/07/1932 in Uvalde, TX., Married in 1949 to Ernesto G. Olivarez who preceded her. She is survived by her children: sons; Ernest R. & Jennifer Olivarez, Jose R & (Patricia deceased) Olivarez, Ramon R & Christa Olivares, Juan R. Olivarez...

Peña-Cantú, Sylvia Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was 65 years old. Sylvia Ann Peña was born on June 7, 1955 in Owosso to Guadalupe R. and Sarah A. (Moreno) Peña. She married Benito “Ben” Cantú on August 22, 1992 in Saginaw, MI. He survives her. Sylvia graduated from Delta College with an...

Watts, Kathie S. Brant, Michigan   Kathie Sue Watts of Brant, Michigan passed away September 6, 2020 at Covenant Medical Center at the age of 64, following a brief illness. Kathie was born on May 12, 1956 to William Eugene and Sue Carol (Pederson) Trisch in Buffalo, NY.  Her family lived there for a while, then moved to Livonia.  Kathie graduated from Franklin High School, she also attended Alma college where she received a bachelor’s degree in music. She was married...

McCloskey, Brian E. Saginaw, Michigan   Brian E. McCloskey, age 62 of Saginaw passed away suddenly on Tuesday September 1, 2020 at home.  The son of the late Laverne and Joan McCloskey, Brian was born March 31, 1958 in Fremont, Michigan. He moved to Saginaw as a child with his parents.  He married the former Shelly Stedry on February 4, 1978 in Saginaw.  Brian was employed as a fabrication welder with Stone Transport Co. in Saginaw.  He enjoyed camping,...

Chroninger, Willis C. II Saginaw, Michigan   Willis C. Chroninger II, age 67 of Saginaw passed away suddenly August 31, 2020 at home.  The son of the late Willis and Esther Chroninger, Willis was born June 3, 1953 in Alpena.  He was a 1971 graduate of Alpena High School and a graduate of Alpena Community College in 1973.   He married the former Patricia Ann Britzke on September 25, 1982 at the Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church in Saginaw.  Willis was a...

Simmers, Wilda “Willie” Saginaw, Michigan   Wilda “Willie” Simmers, age 68 of Saginaw passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at home.  The daughter if the late Dewey and Cornelius Harvey, Willie was born March 2, 1952 in Elkins, West Virginia and moved to Painesville, Ohio as a child with her family. She moved to Saginaw in 1999 from Erie, Pennsylvania.  She was member of the VFW Post 1566 Ladies Auxiliary, the Carrollton Eagles Club, and...

Bilicki, Eugene M. Caro, Michigan   Eugene Michael Bilicki, age 64 of Caro passed away August 29, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness.  The son of the late Max and Genevieve Bilicki, Eugene was born July 7, 1956 in Caro, Michigan. He was employed as a machinist in the mfg. industry. Surviving are 2 children, Mandy Mitchell, and Michael Eugen Bilicki; his companion, Diana Bresky; and 5 grandchildren, Ethan, Logan, Lucas, Elijah, and...

Philpot, Michaelene Ann Tawas City, Michigan   Michaelene Ann Philpot, age 64 of Tawas City passed away August 25, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. The daughter of the late Richard and Barbara Nick, Michaelene was born May 30, 1956 in Hamtramck, Michigan. After graduation from High School Michaelene attended Alpena Community College for two years.  She married William G. Philpot and moved to Tawas City.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 2007. Michaelene was...

Hernandez, Dolores “Nikki” Saginaw, Michigan   Dolores “Nikki” Hernandez, age 66 of Saginaw passed away August 24, 2020 at home following an extended illness.  The daughter of the late Bernadino and Dolores Perez, Nikki was born May 18, 1954 in Saginaw.  She was a graduate of Carrollton High School and Bayshire Beauty Academy in Bay city.  She married Daniel Hernandez April 15, 1995 in Saginaw and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage...

Benavidez, Gabryella Margaret Saginaw, Michigan   The Lord called Gabryella Benavidez home way too soon on Sunday, August 16, 2020 as a result of a boating accident on the Saginaw River in Essexville, Michigan. Gabryella was born February 2, 1995 in Saginaw.  She attended Old Town Christian Outreach Center.  Gabryella was a free spirit who was loved by many. Surviving are her children, Genesis and Sonny Lopez Jr; her parents, Heather and Phillip Benavidez; siblings,...