Lorraine Hergenreder
Dec 17, 2025
Lorraine Ann Hergenreder (Stoss), age 89, of Caro, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at her son’s home in Kawkawlin, surrounded and comforted by her family, both in person and virtually. Lorraine lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service, and she now rests in the peace and promise of eternal life through her Lord and Savior.
Lorraine was...
Frederick John McCarthy
Dec 16, 2025
Frederick John McCarthy of Caro, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born in Grand Rapids on October 31, 1954, the son of the late Gerald and Loraine (Welch) McCarthy. Fred graduated from Catholic Central in Grand Rapids with the class of 1973. He married the former Gloria Decker on...
Josephine Payne
Dec 14, 2025
Josephine Payne of Caro, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Vassar Comfort Care, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 2, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Reymundo and Esther (Varela) Rendon. Josephine moved to Caro at a young age and graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1956....
Leroy Howard Schweitzer
Dec 13, 2025
LeRoy Howard Schweitzer, age 83, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully at Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
LeRoy was born on January 19, 1942, in Bad Axe, son of the late Howard and Jessie (Diefenbach) Schweitzer. He married the love of his life, Arlene Ruth Nimtz, on February 5,...
George Ronald Pattullo
Dec 12, 2025
George Ronald Pattullo, age 85, of Caro, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on April 10, 1940, in Deckerville, Michigan, the son of the late Ronald and Gladys (Abbott) Pattullo.
George graduated early from Deckerville High School in 1957 and went on to earn his Masters degree from Michigan State University. On...
Kay Louise Hutchinson
Dec 11, 2025
Kay Louise Hutchinson, age 72, of Unionville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1953, in Caro, the daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Ruppal) Halabis. Kay graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1971 and later attended Delta...
Bonnie Lee Frank
Dec 10, 2025
Bonnie Lee Frank of Cass City, age 62, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025, at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. She was born on October 15, 1963, in Bay City, to the late Scotty Wynn and Dorothy Finkbeiner. Bonnie graduated from Owen-Gage High School with the Class of 1981. Her early years were spent enjoying time...
John "Jack" Alfred Jones
Dec 10, 2025
John Alfred Jones passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on December 10, 2025. Jack was born to British immigrant parents, John and Florence Jones in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 1920. Jack was a graduate of Northern High School, Class of 1939. He met his bride, Vera Rose Mathews, and they married in 1941. He enjoyed 77 years...
Carlton "Bud" Roy Jarvis
Dec 10, 2025
Carlton “Bud” Roy Jarvis of Caro, age 87, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1937 in Lapeer, the son of the late Elmer and Laura (Swailes) Jarvis. Bud graduated from Lapeer High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. He started...
DeVere Preston Henne, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
DeVere Preston Henne, Jr., 71, of Pigeon passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon with his family by his side. DeVere was born on November 6, 1954, in Pigeon, Michigan, to the late DeVere Sr. and Bette (Farmer) Henne, and was a 1973 graduate of Laker High School. After high school, DeVere worked...
Russell G. Wilson
Dec 9, 2025
Russell G. Wilson, 80, of Mt. Clemens, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Center in Gladwin.
Russ was born August 12, 1945 in Detroit, to the late James Russell and Martha (Hicks) Wilson. He was a police officer in Utica early in his career. He owned his own trucking business and worked for Anderson Cook. He was...
William Charles Gage
Dec 7, 2025
William “Bill” Charles Gage of Caro, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2025 while in the comfort of his home. Bill was born on February 22, 1941 in Wilmot, the son of the late Floyd William and Irene Helen (Smith) Gage. On December 28, 1982, Bill married Susan K. Weber in Lucus County, Ohio....
Richard Charles Farris
Dec 7, 2025
Richard Charles Farris, age 64, of Caro passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on November 5, 1961 in Saginaw, to Shirley (Colling) Farris and the late Richard Farris. Rick was a proud alumnus of Caro High School, graduating with the Class of 1980.
On July 9, 1983, Rick...
Robert "Bob" Edward Pechette
Dec 7, 2025
Robert “Bob” Edward Pechette, 61, of Bad Axe passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Courtney Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bad Axe. Bob was born on March 6, 1964, in Pigeon, Michigan, to the late Francis and Mavis (Berry) Pechette.
In accordance with Bob’s wishes, cremation is to take place, with a memorial committal service to be held at...
Kathy L. Champagne
Dec 7, 2025
Kathy L. Champagne, age 60, of Owendale, passed away at her home with her family by her side, December 7, 2025.
Kathy was born in Cass City on May 31, 1965, to Charles Grant Pringle and Marjorie (Wright) Pringle. She graduated from Cass City High School in 1983. On June 15, 1985, she married Edmund Champagne at...
Emily R. Smith
Dec 7, 2025
Emily R. Smith, age 99, of Sebewaing, passed away at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon on December 7, 2025.
Emily was born in Croswell on June 12, 1926, to Peter and Mary (Hartman) Reige. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Sebewaing through the 8th grade. She married Louis Allen Smith on March 6, 1950 in Angola,...
Dawn Marie Priess
Dec 5, 2025
Dawn Marie Priess, 56, of Cass City, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born June 10, 1969, and was a proud high school graduate. In 2009, Dawn earned her cosmetology license, beginning a career she truly loved, spending many years styling and cutting hair.
On July 4, 2019, Dawn married the love of her life,...
Bill Thompson
Dec 4, 2025
Bill H. Thompson of Waterford, age 66, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at home, surrounded by his loving wife, Claudette; and three of his children; William, Danielle, and Jeremy.
Bill was born June 16, 1959 in Flint, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thompson. He grew up in Flint and spent his early adulthood in the Wellston, Michigan area,...
Marjorie Ann Huizar
Dec 4, 2025
Marjorie Ann Huizar of Akron, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th, 2025 at Bay View Gardens Assisted Living in Sebewaing. Marjorie was born November 23, 1938 in Caro, Michigan to the late Melvin Turner and Catherene (Schlicht) Churchill. On May 10th, 1957, she married Vincent (Ray) Huizar in Angola, Indiana. They were married for sixty-five years until...
Steven Joseph Labeda
Dec 4, 2025
Steven Joseph Labeda of Caseville, age 79, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2025 at McLaren Lapeer Region. He was born May 1, 1946, the son of the late Steven and Margaret Labeda. He graduated from high school and went on to work at State Plumbing and Heating in Detroit for over thirty-three years. While at work...
