All Obituaries

Beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend to many, Douglas Edward Turner Sr. (Big Doug) of Burt passed away suddenly at the age of 62 on October 9, 2020. Doug was born in Saginaw, MI on April 11, 1958 to Arthur and Viola (Wonsey) Turner. He worked as a journeyman roofer and retired from the Roofer’s Local 149. He also worked for Diffin Farms in Burt, MI seasonally for several years. He enjoyed riding his Harley, kayaking with his friends, spending time with his family, and...

Ensing, Dale F. Auburn, Michigan   Dale F. Ensing, age 59 of Auburn went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning October 13, 2020 while at Brian’s House n Bay City.  Dale was born November 18, 1960 in Saginaw to the late Gerrit and Ethel (Keene) Ensing.  He joined the U. S. Marine Corps soon after high school in 1979.  Dale enjoyed working on vehicles and assembling model cars. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ensing; 2 daughters, Rave (Devin) Foor and Skylar...

Vasquez, Domingo Jr. Walled Lake, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw   Domingo Vasquez Jr. passed away Friday September 25, 2020 in West Bloomfield, Michigan after a brief illness, at the age of 70 years.  He was born May 22, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to Domingo Soriano and Janet (Garcia) Vasquez Sr. Domingo moved to Saginaw with his parents in the late 1950’s. Domingo enlisted with the United States Marine Corp for 2 years beginning in 1967 and was a rifle sharpshooter in...

Lopez, Lydia Saginaw, Michigan   Lydia Lopez of Saginaw went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 at Covenant Cooper Medical Center at the age of 63 years.   Lydia was born June 18, 1956 in Saginaw to Amado and Leandra (Zuniga) Zapata. She married Juan Lopez in Saginaw on April 21, 1990 and he survives her.  Lydia worked at Jacobson’s for 11 years, and Samaritas (formerly known as Luther Manor) for 19 years.  Lydia was a hardworking, loyal,...

Bowes, Charles Robert Bay City, Michigan   Charles Robert Bowes of Bay City, Michigan age 49 passed away suddenly at home September 27, 2020.  He was born December 2, 1970 in Saginaw. Charles was a production laborer with the Automotive Industry at the time of his death. He is survived by his mother Barbara Bowes, and his girlfriend Lisa Mieske. Cremation has taken place; a Memorial Service will take place later and will be announced.

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...