Theodore "Ted" Ronald Powell
Sep 16, 2026
Theodore “Ted” Ronald Powell of Brown City, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 while at United Hospice Service of Marlette. He was born on August 25, 1951 in Pontiac, the son of the late Theodore and Dorothy (Hudson) Powell. Ted grew up in Pontiac, where he spent his younger years before moving to Caro in early adulthood.
His...
Dolores Ann Bieri
Sep 15, 2026
Dolores Ann Bieri, age 75, of Caseville passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1950 and attended Laker High School. In the summer of 1967, Dolores happened to meet Ronald Bieri. It was love at first sight, and the two were married on May...
Garfield Earl Goulais
Sep 14, 2026
Garfield Earl Goulais, 84, of Port Austin, formerly of Whitmore Lake, passed away, Monday, September 14, 2026 at home under hospice care, surrounded by love.
Gar was born September 10, 1942 in Detroit to the late Edwin and Ruth (Seeley) Goulais. He served in the US Army for three years. He married his soulmate Judith Peraino on February 7, 1986 in...
Lila Louise Hewitt
Sep 13, 2026
Lila Louise Hewitt (Scott) of Caro, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2026, while at Fisher’s Senior Center. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Rose City, the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Effie (Brindley) Scott.
She grew up in West Branch and moved to Oxford as a young adult, where she...
Joyce Leona Bannick
Sep 12, 2026
Joyce Leona Bannick of Elkton, age 97, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, while at Covenant Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1929, in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Victor and Ida (Fischer) Hoppe. She attended Pigeon High School and graduated with the Class of 1947.
After high school, Joyce worked at Wallace & Morley Company for...
Bernice Ruth Torma
Sep 11, 2026
Bernice Ruth (Nickle) Torma of Unionville, age 103, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 while at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. She was born at the Nickle’s family farm in Reese on January 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Obertein) Nickle. She attended Reese High School and graduated with the Class of 1941.
On June 20,...
Jennifer Lynn Miracle Bixman
Sep 10, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Miracle Bixman (Lord) of Caseville, age 45, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Jenny was born on February 4, 1981, to Joan (Lord) Morrison and the late Henry Marcum.
Jenny is survived by her loving husband, Donald Bixman; children, Tristen (Kirsten) Miracle and Courtney (Jaydon Wilson) Miracle; mother, Joan Morrison; and siblings, Lori (Andrew...
Ronald "Ron" Arthur Sampson
Sep 10, 2026
Ronald Arthur “Ron” Sampson, age 94, of Caseville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon.
He was born on August 29, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Josephine Sampson, and graduated from St. Catherine High School in 1950. It was there that he met the love of his life,...
Atlas Paul Burns
Sep 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Atlas Paul Burns on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after twelve precious days on Earth. Atlas was born on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Saginaw, the beloved son of Keeley and Jacob Burns.
Although his time here was far too short, every moment of his life was filled with love. He...
Robert William Eden
Sep 9, 2026
Robert William Eden of Caseville, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. He was born on October 8, 1927, in Bay Port, the son of the late William and Martha (Westphal) Eden. Bob attended Snell Country School through the tenth grade.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States...
Bob Parker
Sep 6, 2026
Bobby “Bob” Gene Carl Parker, Sr. of Caro, age 93, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Timberline Lodge on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Bob was born on January 28, 1933, in Wappapello, MO, to the late Emmett and Goldie (Wisdom) Parker and was a 1949 graduate of Rombauer High School. A hard worker at his core,...
Donald James LaPratt
Sep 6, 2026
Donald James LaPratt of Cheyenne, Wyoming, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was born September 16, 1964 in Cass City, the son of the late Douglas and Betty (Molnar) LaPratt. Don graduated from Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools with the Class of 1983.
Don loved living in Wyoming, where he was surrounded by the natural beauty he appreciated...
Bonnie Lou Voss
Sep 6, 2026
Bonnie Lou Voss of the Akron-Fairgrove area, age 99, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2026 while surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1927 in Akron, the daughter of the late Morris and Alice (Kramer) Morton. Bonnie graduated from Akron High School with the class of 1945. During their high school years, John...
Donna Lee Ziel
Sep 4, 2026
Donna Lee Ziel of Pigeon, age 81, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe, surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Kilmanagh on December 9, 1944, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Kundinger) Lutz. Donna graduated from Lakers High School with the class of 1962.
On June 27, 1964, Donna...
Ronald "Ron" Alfred Pomeroy
Sep 2, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Alfred Pomeroy of Vassar, age 70, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Ron was born in Caro, Michigan, on April 30, 1956, to the late Carlyle and Bonnie (Weiss) Pomeroy. He was raised on the family dairy farm and would be a farmer at heart for his entire life. Ron was an over-the-road...
Jacqueline Valerio
Sep 1, 2026
After exploring 48 states and Canada, on September 1, 2026, Jackie began her next adventure, into the stars.
Born January 28, 1961, in Pasadena, TX, to parents Tom and Ernestine Schneider, she was a gift they presented to the universe, one we should all be thankful for.
“This is a true story,” as Jackie would say:
Jackie was an accomplished, award-winning artist. Her...
Robert "John" Curtis
Aug 31, 2026
Robert “John” Curtis, of Caro, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026, while at My Michigan in Saginaw. He was born on December 21, 1946 in Montrose, Colorado, the son of the late Abraham and Stella (McCunniff) Curtis. During John’s childhood he lived in Wells, New York and later moved back to Montrose where...
David John Abbe
Aug 31, 2026
David John Abbe of Gagetown, age 78, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home following a long illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1948, in Pigeon, the son of the late John and Genevie (Severn) Abbe. Dave grew up in the Gagetown area and graduated from Owendale-Gagetown High School with the Class...
James Robert Pobanz
Aug 31, 2026
James Robert Pobanz of Sebewaing, age 73, went home to the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026, leaving a space in our hearts that can never be filled.
James was born November 3, 1952, in Detroit, son of the late Jack and Alice (Pritchard) Campbell. His faith was deeply personal and lived within his heart, and we find comfort knowing that...
Gary Arthur Cygan
Aug 28, 2026
Gary A. Cygan, aged 61, passed away on August 28, 2026. He resided in Sebewaing, MI. He was born on March 6, 1965, in Bay County to Eugene Richard Cygan and Margaret (Lapan) Cygan. He went to Essexville Garber school and completed a small engine course. Gary worked at Huron Castings for 21 years until it took a toll on...
