Obituary Listing

Oct 7, 2025

Bryan Thomas Herzog, age 70, of Pigeon formerly of Southgate, passed away October 7, 2025. Bryan was born June 9, 1955, the son of Owen and Patricia (Quaine) Herzog. He graduated from Southgate High School in 1975.

Bryan attended St. Francis Borgia Church (our lady of Perpetual Help) together with his sister Pat for many years. Bryan was quiet but at...

Oct 6, 2025

Troy David Forman of Caro, formerly of Caseville, age 60, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 19, 1965 in Pigeon, the son of the late Carl A. and Melva Jean (Nickerson) Forman. Troy graduated from Caseville High School and went on to work for Active Industries/Tower Industries for over...

Sep 30, 2025

Eleanor Marie (Messer) Krueger of Caro, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Eleanor was born October 1, 1937 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Franz and Marie (Kliewoneit) Meihofer. She graduated from Bentley High School with the Class of 1955, and then received a Bachelor of Education from...

Sep 29, 2025

Janet Sue Truemner of Pigeon, age 78, passed away on September 29, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. She was born September 24, 1947 in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Hildred (Collins) Schweitzer and graduated from Sebewaing High School. On November 4, 1967, Janet married Lee Charles Truemner. Their marriage was blessed with nearly fifty-six years...

Sep 27, 2025

James “Jim” Francis Draper, 78, of Caro passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Saginaw. Jim was born on February 24, 1947, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Wilford and Leora (Eckel) Draper, and was a 1964 graduate of Ortonville High School. Jim enlisted in the United States Army in 1967 and proudly served his country in the Vietnam...

Sep 26, 2025

It is in deep sorrow and unwavering faith and trust in the Lord that we announce the passing of our beloved family members, William Edward II, Barbara Joan, and Megan Nicole Putman, who went home to be with Jesus on September 26, 2025.

Though our hearts are broken, we rejoice knowing that they are now whole and free, standing in the...

Sep 26, 2025

Wilma Jean Carpenter of Caro, age 97, passed away on September 26, 2025 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community. Born on May 27, 1928, in Watrousville, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ena (Hess) Wilder. Wilma graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1947 before continuing her studies at Bay City Business School. Throughout her...

Sep 23, 2025

James Charles Watson of Caro, age 56, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Jim was born November 14, 1968 in Bad Axe, the son of the late Robert and Betty Lou (Seeley) Watson. He graduated from Cass City High School and went on to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving oversees during Operation Desert Storm before...

Sep 22, 2025

Auralie Anne Nelson of Kingston, age 68, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Auralie was born November 17, 1956 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Lester and Sophie (Archacki) Burgess.

In keeping with Auralie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Sep 19, 2025

Gerry Frick of Caro, age 91, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette. Gerry was born October 3, 1933 in Hamtramck, the daughter of the late Stanley and Gertrude (Bugenski) Kozel. Her father passed away when she was very young. When her mother married William Lange, Gerry was blessed with the only father she...

Sep 16, 2025

Bruce Ray Hullinger, age 68, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, on June 1, 1957, he was placed for adoption by his biological parents and was adopted by Raymond and Marie (Kearnes) Hullinger.

Bruce gave his life to Christ and loved nothing more than helping others whenever he could. He would give the...

Sep 16, 2025

Joseph Isaiah Grillo of Marlette, age 40, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Bigger) Grillo. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund c/o Deborah Grillo, 205 West Sherman St., Caro, MI 48723.

Sep 14, 2025

Dolly Ann Morley, age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Medilodge of Cass City. Dolly was born March 8, 1957 in Elkton, the daughter of the late Gustave and Iris (Groth) Bittner. She attended Owendale-Gagetown Area Schools and graduated with the Class of 1977. In 1981, she married Clare Morley and the couple cherished over forty-four...

Sep 14, 2025

Almeda “Chris” C. (Profit) Forster, 92, of Elkton went peacefully to be with her Lord Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon. Chris was born on September 8, 1933, in Cass City, Michigan, to the late Glen and Ella (Helwig) Profit. On June 26, 1954, she was united in marriage to Roger Forster...

Sep 14, 2025

Wilma S. (Troyer) Shetler, 91, of Pigeon, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon.

Wilma was born on December 2, 1933, in Mio, Michigan, to the late Seth and Edna (Bontrager) Troyer. She married Leland Shetler, whom she met at winter bible school, on April 26,...

Sep 13, 2025

Tommy Forrest Valentine of Akron, age 83, passed away at home on September 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born September 23, 1941 in Goodrich, the son of the late Forrest and Florence (Craft) Valentine. A proud graduate of Akron High School, Tom began his career at Caro State Hospital before joining Consumer’s Energy as a welder,...

Sep 13, 2025

Helen Marie Osentoski of Caro, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Helen was born September 24, 1948 in Cass City, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Frederick) Mulrath, Sr.

In keeping with Helen’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Sep 12, 2025

Timothy R. Dufty, 66, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 surrounded by family at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw after a long battle with cancer.

Tim was born September 21, 1958 in Pigeon to the late William and Marie (Miles) Dufty. In 1977 he graduated from Caseville High School. He married Barbara Heine on November...

Sep 8, 2025

Gerald Allyn “Gary” Dunham of Caro, age 73, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 29, 1952, the son of the late O.D. and Marjorie (Stout) Dunham. Gary graduated from Fairgrove High School and later from the Northeastern Police Academy at Delta College. His early years of hard...

Sep 6, 2025

JoAnn (Farmer) Schultz, 79, of Caseville passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro with her children by her side. JoAnn was born on July 3, 1946, in Pigeon, to the late William and Wanda (Dufty) Farmer, and was a 1964 graduate of Caseville High School. A caregiver at heart, JoAnn...