All Obituaries

Mary Ann Rohde passed away January 17, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 76 years. The daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel Post, Mary Ann was born September 14, 1942 in Bay City.  She was a graduate of Bay City Central High School and later graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in teaching.  She married Thomas C. Rohde on June 17, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bay City.  Mary Ann taught pre-school at Trinity Lutheran School in Monitor...

Patricia Ann Bruske, age 45 passed away January 14, 2019 in Saginaw.  Patricia was born September 7, 1973 in Saginaw and was a graduate of Bridgeport High School.  She was employed for many years at Merrill Technologies Group in Saginaw as an Administrative Assistant at the time of her death.  She was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are 2 brothers, Steve (Raschelle) Bruske and Matthew Bruske; her mother, Judith Brown; her grandfather, Donald Brown; and 4 nieces and nephews,...

Florentino Alcala passed away January 11, 2019 at the age of 78 years.  He was born January 3, 1941 to Maria del Carmen Sanchez and Julian Alcala in Durango, Mexico.  He married Marcia Marin on October 25, 1976.  Together they had one son, Benjamin H. Alcala.  Florentino worked many years at Grede Foundry where he was known as “Frank” until his retirement.  He was preceded in death by his wife Maria, his mother Maria del Carmen Sanchez, a sister Aurora A....

Henry Messner, age 89 of Saginaw passed away December 21, 23018 at home.  The son of the late Frank and Katherine (Barth) Messner, Henry was born September 11, 1929 in Saginaw.  He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the U.S.S. Perry and U.S.S. Arcadia.  Following his honorable discharge in 1957, Henry returned to Saginaw and was employed by Frito-Lay Potato Chip Company and later was employed at Saginaw Steering Gear until his retirement in 1991. Mr....

Donald Horn of Saginaw passed away on December 18, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 67 years.  He was born on April 22, 1951 to Edgar Horn J and Susan Marie Bennett in Bessemer, Alabama. He served over 20 years with the U. S. Army and was employed by CSX Railroad until he retired in 2016. He was survived by his 5 children; Joshua Horn, Joseph Horn, Donna Horn-Brown, Jason Horn and Kimberly Horn. According to Donald’s wishes cremation has taken place, a memorial service...

Celida D. Lopez of Saginaw passed away December 14, 2018 at Samaritas Senior Living in Saginaw At the age of 90.  She was born on January 21, 1928 in St. Croix Island. Celida was a homemaker and is survived by her 3 sons; Edward (Marsha) Lopez, Renee Aloyo, and Herman Aloyo and her daughter Julita Ellis and several grandchildren. Memorial Service will take place at a later date at the Kingdom Hall on the Dixie Highway.  

Ardelle D. Kohlhoff, age 83, passed away December 4, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare, following a brief illness.  The daughter of the late Bert and Louise (Fischer) Golden, Ardelle was born June 25, 1935 in Saginaw.  She was a 1953 graduate of Arthur Hill High School.  Ardelle married Donald W. Kohlhoff on March 17, 1956 in Saginaw and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2009.  Ardelle was a member of Barnard Reach Community Church.  She served the Lord faithfully...

Terry Lee Ankrum of Saginaw passed away December 9, 2018 at the age of 70 years.  Terry was born on August 29, 1948 in Ohio to Ivan and Norma (Williams) Ankrum Jr. He was married to Brenda Young who survives him. According to Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place, Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Steven Northrup passed away December 2, 2018 at home at the age of 58 years.  The son of the late Norman and Joan (Runyon) Northrup.  Steven was born November 23, 1960 in Saginaw.  He was a graduate of Bridgeport Baptist High School and he married Mary Northrup who preceded him in death in 2013. Steve was employed as a building contractor prior to his retirement due to ill health. He is survived by 2 children, Vanessa Northup and Lee Northrup; 2 grandchildren, David Northrup...

Virginia Lorraine Smith January 1, 1925 – October 30, 2018 Passed away October 30, 2018 at Avendelle Assisted Living in Rolesville, North Carolina.  Age 93 years.  Daughter of the late Carl Rose and Lydia (Praschant) Rose.  Virginia (“Ginny”) was born January 1, 1925 in Almont, Michigan, and grew up in Highland Park.  She was a 1943 graduate of Highland Park High School, and afterwards attended business school.  Thereafter, Ginny worked for Dow...