Lyle Guinther

Lyle B. Guinther of Caro, age 90, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan in Saginaw. He was born August 1, 1922 in Greenleaf Township, the son of the late John and Marion (Brown) Guinther. Lyle grew up in the area and was employed at Pontiac Motors for a number of years. He retired working for Chemical Bank in Caro. Lyle was united in marriage with the former Rosetta (Machovicz) Sheldon in 1971. She preceded him in death on February 21, 1993. Lyle was a member of the Vassar Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2380 and the Caro Moose Lodge #1049. He will be fondly remembered as a constantly happy person that cared deeply for others. In his younger years he enjoyed dancing, bird watching and fishing. Lyle is survived by one son, Robert Guinther of Grand Blanc; three step-children, Roland Sheldon of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Warren Sheldon and his wife, Phillis of Reese, Monica Tobler and her husband, Scott of California; one grandson, Chris. Lyle had several step-grandchildren who meant a lot to him, and he talked about them all the time. Lyle also leaves behind three brothers, Stan Guinther and his wife, Melva, Richard Guinther, James Guinther and his wife, Joan, all of Cass City; three sisters, Irene Doerr, Norma Szarapski and her husband, Dick of Cass City, Marilyn Young and her husband, Jim of Caro; a special friend, Betty Watson of Caro. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister, William Hazen, Harold, Chuck, Lawrence, Roger and Evelyn; and an infant daughter, Mylia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. John Ladd officiating. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Caro. The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Caro Moose Lodge #1049. Visitation Information Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Time: 3:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map Service Information Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map