All Obituaries

Aaron Reynolds of Saginaw passed away July 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 54. He was born September 3, 1964 in Saginaw to Leslie Reynolds and Jean Alberta Klipper.  He was employed in the landscaping business prior to ill health.  He was married to the former Rhodalee Rhitaker on May 9, 1999, and she survives him. He is also survived by step children; Jedidiah (Heather) Watters of Brant, Simon (Tiffany) Watters of Elsie, Elwood (Heida) Watters of...

Carol Ann Urbanawiz, age 71 of Thomas Township passed away July 13, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital.  The daughter of the late James and Mary (Crandall) Toskey.  Carol was born November 7, 1947 in Saginaw.  She was a graduate of St. Charles High School.  Carol was employed at Saginaw Steering Gear Plant 6 for many years prior to her retirement. She is survived by her sister, Kathy Buck; 3 nieces Jenny Buck, Bobbi Lyon, and Maegan Farragher; and many close...

Javier “B.B.” Cantu, age 62 of Saginaw passed away suddenly, July 14, 2019 from an apparent heart attack.  B.B. was born April 11, 1957 in Harlingen, Texas and moved to Saginaw as a child with his parents.  He later moved back to Houston, Texas where he was employed in glass manufacturing for several years.  B.B. returned to Saginaw in 1990.  He was great as a handyman and helped friends and neighbors with things that needed fixing or repairing.  He also...

Susan K. Duby, age 62 of Hemlock, Michigan passed away July 14, 2019 at home.  The daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Fritzler) Wittig, Susa was born February 26, 1957 in Saginaw.  She was a graduate of Hemlock High School. A complete obituary will be announced at a later date.  Please check back for further details, or call 989-755-2121

James P. Butler, age 62 of Saginaw, Michigan passed away July 8, 2019 at Carriage House of Bay City after an extended illness.  The son of the late James and Dorothy (Eurick) Butler, James was born January 29, 1957 in Saginaw.  Mr. Butler was employed as a technician in the auto body repair business prior to his retirement due to ill health.  James had a great love for his grandchildren.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Doug, attending and watching Indy Car...

Maria F. Ortiz “Aunt Bunny”, age 70 of Saginaw, Michigan passed away July 6, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  The daughter of the late Ignacio and Benita Estrada, Maria was born December 23, 1948 in Saginaw.  She was a graduate of Saginaw High School.  She married Manuel Ortiz on November 23, 1980 in Saginaw.  Mrs. Ortiz was a member of Old Town Christian Outreach Center.  She enjoyed Mexican music, visiting rummage sales and looking for knick-knacks,...

Louisa Zizumbo passed away May 21, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital from injuries suffered in an Auto accident on May 18, 2019. Louisa was born on December 8, 1963 in Saginaw to Raymond and Oralia (SanMiguel) Zisumbo.  Louisa attended Flint Central High School, she was of the Catholic Faith.  She worked as a cashier at Ric’s until the store closing in Hemlock. Lesa was beautifully creative and artistic.  She loved her family, her cats, and the...

Rebecka L. DeShone of Saginaw passed away May 29, 2019.  Age 35 years.  She was born January 26, 1984 in Saginaw.  She was employed as a service manager at Kroger’s for many years. Rebecka is survived by 2 children Noelle and Camden DeShone; her mother Kimberly Kohn; 4 siblings, Matthew DeShone, Michelle DeShone, Ashley Kohn, Joshua Kohn, and Jacob Kohn; grandparents, Ronald and Sharon DeShone; many friends including dear friend, Teresa Holmes; and other relatives. A...

Helen B. Neumeyer, age 87 of Saginaw, Michigan passed away May 22, 2019 at Toni & Trish House in Auburn.  The daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Prenzel) Eckstorm, Helen was born February 15, 1932 in Saginaw.  She married Wallace “Pete” Neumeyer on February 16, 1950.  Helen had been employed at Saginaw General Hospital, then with Morley Brothers, and later by Lawyers Title Insurance Co. where she retired from in 1997. She was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Ignacio Cantu II, age 96 of Saginaw passed away May 7, 2019 at Great Lakes Rehab Center in Saginaw.   The son of the late Ignacio and Santos Cantu, Ignacio was born November 18, 1922 in Matamoro, Tamaulipal, Mexico.  He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.  He was part of the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of mainland Europe and his squad fought for control of Normandy Beach in France.  Following his discharge from the Army on December 9, 1945, Ignacio...