Mercedes M. Boylan
Feb 3, 2020
Mercedes M. Boylan of Caro, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home. Mercedes was born July 17, 1927 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (Oswonish) Cherry and graduated from St. Mary's in Gaylord at the age of 16. Following graduation, Mercedes moved to Chicago and went to work for Philco...
Charles William Putnam
Feb 2, 2020
On Sunday morning, February 2, 2020, Charles William Putnam, a longtime resident of Sun City, Arizona, left this world at the age of 94 following a brief illness after a long and healthy life. Charles (Chuck) was born March 2, 1925, one of nine children of Samuel Raymond and Marguerite Isabell (Tomlinson) Putnam, a farm family from Caro. Being...
Donald Theron Parsell
Feb 2, 2020
Donald Theron Parsell of Cass City, age 65, went to be with the "Good Lord Jesus" on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Cass City. Don was born December 3, 1954 in Cass City, the son of the late Franklin and Berneice (Perry) Parsell and attended the Parsell Country School and Akron-Fairgrove School. He had been employed with Brown Dairy...
Thomas Edward Defoe
Feb 2, 2020
Thomas Edward Defoe of Saginaw, formerly of Bay City, age 77, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Tom was born September 21, 1942 in Bay City, the son of the late Thomas Joseph and Marjorie (Germain) Defoe. He held bachelor degrees from both Hillsdale College and Saginaw Valley State University. He was united...
Sarah Marie Klein
Feb 2, 2020
Sarah Marie Klein of Reese, age 27, passed away on February 2, 2020 at her home. Sarah was born April 14, 1992 in Saginaw, the daughter of Susan LaPratt and Roy Klein. Sarah loved her jobs at Speedy Q gas station, Holiday Inn, Zehnder's Splash Village, Hooters, DejaVu, and most recently, Riversbend Rehab Facility where she dedicated her time...
James Baas
Jan 31, 2020
James Baas of Caro, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. James was born May 29, 1929 in Windsor, Canada, the son of the late Gilbert and Margaret (Rooth) Baas. He was united in marriage with the former Alicelane Boersema on February 26, 1949 at the Berkley Community Church parsonage...
Dorothy E. Newkirk
Jan 31, 2020
Dorothy E. Newkirk, 91, of Caseville went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.
Dorothy was born May 30, 1928, on the west side of Detroit to the late Walter Leigh and Nellie Leah (Weiss) McKerracher. Dorothy married Verdun Newkirk on June 17, 1950 in Detroit; he preceded her...
Savilla F. Cogan
Jan 30, 2020
Savilla F. Cogan of Caro, age 96, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Savilla was born May 11, 1923 in Birch Run, the daughter of the late Edmund & Sarah Mary (Bloom) Irish. She grew up in Birch Run and was united in marriage with Christopher "Ted"...
Joanne J. Pogel
Jan 30, 2020
Joanne J. Pogel of Caro, age 92, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Brian's House in Essexville. Joanne was born November 2, 1927 in Caro, the daughter of the late Thurber and Vivian (Stovel) Cookenmaster. She attended Caro High School but contracted Rheumatic Fever during her senior year. Determined to graduate, Joanne returned...
Gloria Elizabeth Lewis
Jan 30, 2020
Gloria Elizabeth Lewis, 95, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon where she had lived for 10 years.
Gloria was born September 18, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Harriett (Tilley) Lemmel. She married James W. Lewis on July 20, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin; he...
Timothy Jaster
Jan 27, 2020
Timothy Jaster of Caro, age 57, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born February 14, 1962 in Caro, the son of the late Richard Lee Jaster and MaryLou (LaPratt) Morrison, and was a Caro High School graduate, class of 1980. He was united in marriage with the former...
Tony Wayne Welch
Jan 26, 2020
Tony Wayne Welch of Caro, age 58, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home where he lived with his girlfriend, Kim Boyle. Tony and Kim were together for more than five years. Tony was born December 30, 1961 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the son of Lillian F. (Roberts) Welch and the late Marvin D. Welch,...
Donald R. Harris
Jan 26, 2020
Donald R. Harris of Caro, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Don was born December 21, 1937 in Wayne, the son of the late Rollie and Grace (Colby) Harris. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, and was united in marriage with the former Peggy Curtis on July...
Sandra Hills "Sandy" Flintoft
Jan 26, 2020
Sandra "Sandy" Hills Flintoft of Jackson, and long-time resident of Caro, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born October 3, 1952 in Jackson, the daughter of the late Warren Melrose & Pauline Eleanor (Griffes) Hills. She graduated from Parkside High School in Jackson with the...
Brigitte T. Adams
Jan 24, 2020
Brigitte T. Adams of Caro, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Brigitte was born April 13, 1931 in Oberhausen-Sterkrade, Germany, the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Katharina (Engels) Jager. Brigitte was united in marriage with Cecil Lee Adams on December 21, 1962 while he was stationed in...
Janet Elizabeth Watts
Jan 24, 2020
Janet E. Watts, 83, of Caseville, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Autumnwood of Deckerville.
Janet was born August 29, 1936 in Detroit to the late Robert and Elizabeth (DeLamielleure) Dereadt. She graduated from Marygrove College with a degree in chemistry. She worked for Chrysler Missile helping develop the Redstone Missile. She worked 42 years in...
Luigino Francesco Zolin
Jan 24, 2020
Luigino Francesco Zolin, 77, of Caseville, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home.
Luigi was born March 25, 1942 in Padua, Italy. He immigrated to the USA when he was 12 years old, settling in Detroit. He graduated from Pershing High School in 1961. He served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1967. He married...
David C. Walker
Jan 22, 2020
David C. Walker of Caro, formerly of Vassar, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. David was born September 1, 1940 in Boone County, West Virginia, the son of the late Ben and Lura (Ferrell) Walker. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korea/Vietnam eras....
Matilda Jo Griffin
Jan 20, 2020
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our baby girl, Matilda Jo Griffin, who was taken from us too soon on January 20, 2020. Matilda was born January 13, 2020 in Saginaw. Left to cherish her precious memory are her loving parents, Ruthanne Sutton and Matthew Griffin; one sister, Tayler Ann Griffin; maternal grandmother, Kathryn Sutton; and paternal...
Melanie Ann Saunders
Jan 20, 2020
Melanie Ann Saunders of Caro, age 44, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at her home. Melanie was born February 6, 1975 in Lapeer, the daughter of Hazelmary (Garnett) Saunders and the late James Saunders. In keeping with Melanie's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro...
