Jason Daniel Peterson
Mar 18, 2026
Jason Daniel Peterson, 46, of Akron, passed away at his home on March 18, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1980, in Fosston, Minnesota, to Daniel Peterson and Beverly (Finseth) Fenno. Jason graduated from Thief River Falls High School with the Class of 1998. He went on to work at Arctic Cat for many years before eventually making his...
Kathryn Rae Smith
Mar 18, 2026
Kathryn Rae Smith of Caro, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Northville, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mona (Calkins) Smith. Kate graduated from Walled Lake High School with the Class of 1955 and went on to...
John Edward Specht
Mar 16, 2026
John Edward Specht, age 78, of Saginaw, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Adira Skilled Nursing Facility. John was born in Saginaw on August 6, 1947, the son of the late Amelia and Victor Specht. In 1968, he married Eugenia “Gena” Lurine Specht, and they shared fifty-five wonderful years together until her passing on November 24, 2023.
He enjoyed...
Michelle Ann Oaks
Mar 14, 2026
Michelle Ann Oaks passed away on March 14, 2026, at Medilodge of Grand Blanc. She was born on July 12, 1965 in Marlette, the daughter of Carol Ann Clark.
Michelle graduated from high school and went on to work as a caregiver. She was also an author who wrote her own books, sharing her thoughts and stories with others.
Michelle is survived...
Richard Henne
Mar 14, 2026
Richard W. Henne, age 94, of Bay Port, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon. He was born on August 27, 1931, to the late Floyd and Kathryn Henne. Richard worked for many years as a foreman for the County Road Commission and also built several homes. He...
David "Dave" A. Hacker
Mar 12, 2026
David “Dave” A. Hacker of Elkton, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at McLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe, Michigan. Dave was born on February 9, 1937, in Bad Axe, to the late Alexander and Minnie (Kroupa) Hacker and was a 1955 graduate of Elkton High School. He held various positions throughout his years, helping his...
Peggy Ann Dufty
Mar 10, 2026
Peggy Ann Dufty, age 81, of Sand Point, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with her family lovingly by her side. She was born on May 1, 1944, in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Victor and Dolores (Henne) Lukasiak.
In 1970, Peggy married Gerald R. “Dick” Dufty at the Caseville United Methodist Church. Their marriage...
George Charles Pryor
Mar 9, 2026
George Charles Pryor of Fairgrove, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1947 at the Caro Hospital to George J. and Glenna G. Pryor. He graduated from Caro High School in 1966, and married Susan L. Adams of Fairgrove in 1968. After attending Elim Bible Institute in Lima, New York, George returned...
Richard L. Blakely
Mar 7, 2026
Richard L. Blakely of Caro, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, Michigan. On December 19, 1940, Richard was born in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Lewis and Fern (Richardson) Blakely. He was a 1959 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Following his graduation, Richard began his long life...
Kenneth Howard Proctor
Mar 7, 2026
Kenneth Howard Proctor of Akron, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at home. He was born in Carson City on March 27, 1950, the son of the late Robert and Kenna Jean (Rohlfs) Proctor. Ken graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1968. He married the love of his life, the former Victoria Kappen, on...
Donald "Don" L. Key
Mar 7, 2026
Donald “Don” L. Key of Caseville, age 93, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at MediLodge of Cass City on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Don was born on April 3, 1932, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Robert and Rosa (Wilhite) Key. He worked as a machinist for most of his life, retiring in 1994. Don sang...
Goldie Jean Langworthy
Mar 2, 2026
Goldie Jean Langworthy of Caro, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 14, 1950 in Caro, the daughter of the late Warren and Goldie (Boughan) Langworthy.
Private burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Saginaw.
M. Eugeana Rohlfs
Feb 26, 2026
Madeline "Eugeana" Rohlfs of Caro, age 92, passed away, Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born October 24, 1933 in Fairgrove, the daughter of the late Glyde and Evelyn (Robinson) Rohlfs and was raised on the Rohlfs farm near Akron. She graduated from Akron High School and soon afterward became a homemaker and loving mother of five children. She learned...
Patricia Eileen Starkey
Feb 24, 2026
Patricia Eileen (Specht) Starkey of Akron, age 79, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. Patricia was born October 2, 1946 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Franklin H. and Viola (Graf) Specht. She enjoyed growing up on Malzahn Street in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur...
Alan R. Rae
Feb 23, 2026
Alan R. Rae of Caro, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care in Caro. Al was born October 6, 1953 in Bay City, the son of the late Robert K. & Edith Irene (Butler) Rae. He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class...
David William Preston
Feb 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear cousin and friend, David William Preston. He passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 22, 2026, while vacationing in Florida with his closest friend, Joe Pape.
Born on October 4, 1947, David was the devoted nephew of Melba Hall (who raised him) and beloved son of the...
Edward A. Linder
Feb 22, 2026
Edward A. Linder, age 86, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Edward was born September 28, 1939.
In keeping with Edward’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Adam Dwayne Swinney
Feb 21, 2026
Adam Dwayne Swinney, age 36, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Adam was born October 21, 1989 in Flint and graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School with the class of 2007. He had a nearly limitless work ethic and held a variety of jobs after high school, working in the restaurant business and for a commercial pool...
Mary Ellen Cashman
Feb 19, 2026
Mary Ellen (Gorman) Cashman, 67, of Kinde, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Saginaw.
Mary Ellen was born on August 12, 1958, in North Detroit to the late Thomas and Genevie (Maichrzyk) Gorman. She graduated from Bishop Foley High School and went on to attend Michigan State University.
Mary Ellen married the love of her life, Terry Cashman, on September...
Larry John Schwark
Feb 15, 2026
Larry John Schwark of Caseville, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his home in Caseville Sunday. Larry was born on August 1, 1949, to the late John “Jack” and Frances (Weymouth) Schwark and graduated from Marysville High School. Originally enlisting with the Navy Reserves, he was called to active duty in the United States...
