Obituaries

Myrtle Zietz

Myrtle Zietz

Aug 15, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison, with her family at her side. Age 89 years.

The daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kraatz) Chartrand, Myrtle was born on February 23, 1936, in Merrill, Michigan. She married Robert Owen Zietz on June 19, 1954. He preceded her in death on...

Jeanne Kay Moulton

Jeanne Kay Moulton

Aug 14, 2025

Jeanne Kay Moulton, 70, of Merrill, Michigan, passed away on August 14, 2025, due to complications from heart surgery.

Jeanne was born on September 27, 1954, to Ben and Virginia (Sherman) Moulton. She worked for General Motors for many years but found her true calling in serving the students of Breckenridge and Merrill Schools, where she worked in the kitchen preparing...

Harold "Craig" Frye

Harold "Craig" Frye

Aug 13, 2025

Harold “Craig” Frye of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Saginaw. He was 74 years old. Harold Craig Frye was born on November 21, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Harold Eugene and Florence (Roche) Frye. He was a proud graduate of Avon Lake High School in...

Yvonne Gilman

Yvonne Gilman

Aug 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Yvonne A. Gilman. A beloved mother, grandmother, wife and cherished friend. She went to be with the Lord, peacefully surrounded by family on August 12,2025 at Covenant Cooper CVICU, after a lengthy illness.

She was born on July 17,1953, in Saginaw Michigan to the late Joan and William Girard. She graduated...

James "Jim" J. Byron

James "Jim" J. Byron

Aug 12, 2025

Passed away on August 12, 2025. Age 75 years. Jim was born on January 25, 1950 in Saginaw.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, 17927 Dice Road, Hemlock, MI 48626. Rev. Larry Warsinski will officiate with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends and family will be received...

Richard Pantaleon Orozco

Richard Pantaleon Orozco

Aug 12, 2025

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Age 85 years.

Richard was born on July 27, 1940, son of the late Pablo and Cruz (Diaz) Orozco in Saginaw. He married Patricia Eddy on March 2, 1968. She survives him. Richard graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School, Class of...

Robert Moncada Sr.

Robert Moncada Sr.

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Moncada Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was 81 years old. Robert Moncada, Sr. was born on February 13, 1944, in Hondo, Texas, to the late Victoriano and Clara (Salazar) Moncada. Robert grew up in Saginaw...

Virginia "Pal" Mae Warner

Virginia "Pal" Mae Warner

Aug 11, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 94 years.

The daughter of the late Herbert and Ilene (Muncey) Taylor, Pal was born on October 16, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of 1948. Pal married Robert Charles...

James Harry Gerkin

James Harry Gerkin

Aug 8, 2025

James Harry Gerkin, age 84, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.

James was born in Saginaw on January 11, 1941, to the late Leonard E. Gerkin and Ruth E. (Hinte) Gerkin.

James was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School, class of 1959. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He had a successful...

Nick "Lardy" L. Wagner

Nick "Lardy" L. Wagner

Aug 7, 2025

Nick “Lardy” L. Wagner of Birch Run, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly with his family by his side on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 84 years old. Nick Louis Wagner was born on June 27, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Michael Zuhajewicz and Esther R. (Symons)...

Carl L. Reff

Carl L. Reff

Aug 5, 2025

Carl L. Reff of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly with is wife by his side on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was 89 years old. Carl Leon Reff was born on June 12, 1936, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Peter and Eleanor (Buzzard) Reff. He married Donna Marie Goodeman on June 2,...

Diane Jane Hile (Dietrich) "Di"

Diane Jane Hile (Dietrich) "Di"

Aug 4, 2025

Our loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 4, 2025, with her family at her side. Age 71 years.

Diane was born on November 23, 1953, daughter of Donald and the late Mary (Lorencz) Dietrich, in Camp Rucker, Alabama. After her father’s military enlistment was complete, he moved the family to his hometown, Saginaw. Diane...

Rita Regina Humpert

Rita Regina Humpert

Aug 4, 2025

Rita Regina Humpert of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was 92 years old. Rita Regina Humpert was born on February 3, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Henry Wolfgang and Marie Ann (Massicotte) Humpert. She was baptized, confirmed and received...

Dorothy Ann Vedrode

Dorothy Ann Vedrode

Aug 2, 2025

Dorothy Ann Vedrode of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was 80 years old. Dorothy Ann Block was born on March 24, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James H. and Euphrosine F. (Olszewski) Block. She was a proud 1959 graduate of St....

Alfred "Al" Eric Cereske

Alfred "Al" Eric Cereske

Jul 31, 2025

Alfred “Al” Eric Cereske, Jr.Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Alfred “Al” Eric Cereske, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was 83 years old.

Al was born on November 14, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Alfred E. and Frances M. (Maxham) Cereske. He was...

Carsten A. Gosen

Carsten A. Gosen

Jul 29, 2025

After a long and fulfilling life, Carsten A. Gosen (Cart) passed away on July 29, 2025, at the grand age of 102. Cart was born on May 28, 1923, in Kochville Township, MI to the late Frederick Gosen, Sr. and Lena (Cammin) Gosen.

During the Great Depression his family moved to Spaulding Township where they bought virgin soil in the Little...

Margaret Jacobs

Margaret Jacobs

Jul 29, 2025

Margaret Mary Jacobs of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her apartment with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was 96 years old. Margaret Mary Shavrnoch was born on February 15, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Horvath) Shavrnoch. She married the love of...

Betty Jane Thompson

Betty Jane Thompson

Jul 28, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 28, 2025, at HealthSource Saginaw at the age of 96 years. Betty was born on July 31, 1928, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Philip and Mary (Claus) Daubert. Betty married Lyman C. Thompson on September 15, 1956; he predeceased her on April 10, 2007. She worked as a lab...

Sandra Sue Schultz

Sandra Sue Schultz

Jul 27, 2025

Sandra Sue Schultz, age 68, of Hope, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer and her children by her side.

Sandra was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 17, 1956, the daughter of the late Arno R. Bluemer and Alice L. (Wardin) Bluemer. She graduated from Merrill High School. She married Edwin E. Schultz...

David James Dexter

David James Dexter

Jul 26, 2025

David James Dexter

Vicksburg, MI

Formerly of Saginaw

Loving Father, Brother and Friend passed away Saturday July 26, 2025, at the age of 59 years.

David was born on March 24, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of the late James and Kathleen (Yurgaites) Dexter. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1985. Dave was employed as a Senior Designer at General Motors in...