Obituaries
Marie Helen Baker
Aug 21, 2025
Marie H. Baker of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was 95 years old. Marie H. Marshall was born on November 5, 1929, in Moran, Michigan, to the late August and Roseanna (Beauregard) Marshall. She attended her formative years in Moran,...
Norris Lee Powe
Aug 20, 2025
Norris Lee Powe October 15, 1934 – August 20, 2025 Saginaw, Michigan
Norris L. Powe, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.
Born on October 15, 1934, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to the late Edna Powe, Norris spent his formative years in Mississippi before...
Jody Bernice Thomas
Aug 19, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dog mom passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with her family at her side. Age 70 years.
The daughter of the late Lloyd Elbert and Adeline Mabel (Bonnell) Thomas, Jody was born on November 20, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School with the class of 1972. Jody...
Kay E. (Meyer) Mosher
Aug 19, 2025
Passed away on August 19, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Services at the age of 85 years. Kay was born on March 20, 1940, in Merrill, MI to the late Margie (Bucholz) Wudel and Herman Meyer. She graduated Valedictorian from Merrill High School, class of 1958. Kay married William C. Mosher on September 13, 1958; he predeceased her on April 13,...
Loretta "Big L" Leaym
Aug 19, 2025
Loretta “Big L” Leaym of Vassar, Michigan, formerly of Bridgeport
Beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was 82 years old. Loretta Brabbs was born on December 28, 1942, in Otisville, Michigan, to the late Elmer Albert and Florence (Furlong) Brabbs. She met her husband, Jack Duane Leaym Jr., while working at...
Gloria Jean Matula
Aug 17, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away into eternity on Sunday, August 17, 2025, into the arms of our dear savior. Age 82 years.
Jean was born on July 8, 1943, daughter of the late Richard and Ruby (Abrahamson) Meyer, in Detroit. She married Thomas E. Matula on November 1, 1974. He survives her. Jean and Tom loved to...
Lynn Marek Groske
Aug 17, 2025
Lynn Marek Groske, of Saginaw, Michigan, age 74, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. She and her twin sister Karen were born January 22, 1951, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Both Lynn and Karen were pre-mature births that made medical history at the time, surviving against odds to become robust individuals. Lynn pursued her degree in Speech Therapy...
Judith Ellen Stone
Aug 16, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 81 years.
The daughter of the late Donald J. and Blanche L. (Harding) Praay, Judy was born on October 30, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1961. Judy married...
Suzanne "Suzzie" Katherine Sheltraw
Aug 16, 2025
Suzanne “Suzzie” Katherine Sheltraw of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Hemlock
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was 91 years old. Suzanne Katherine Turner was born on March 30, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Raymond H. and Katherine (Grams) Turner. She was a proud graduate of Hemlock...
James A. Guerincy
Aug 15, 2025
James A. Guerincy
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Friday August 15, 2025, at the age of 69 years. James was born October 20, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late James P. and Annabelle May (Williams) Guerincy.
Cremation has taken place. A grave side service will take place 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 11, 2025, Sims-Whitney Cemetery.
Rosalinda Ovalle
Aug 15, 2025
Rosalinda Ovalle of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was 71 years old. Rosalinda Ovalle was born on February 16, 1954, in Muleshoe, Texas, to the late Vicente and Aurora (Ramirez) Ovalle. She attended both catholic and Saginaw Public Schools. Rosalinda worked in production...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...






