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Rosella Loomis
Oct 7, 2019
Rosella Loomis of Caro, age 98, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Rosella was born June 8, 1921, the oldest of twelve children born to Glen & Minnie (Kelly) Rathburn. She was united in marriage with Ray Loomis on February 20, 1941 in Snover, and the couple celebrated seventy-five...
Arthur Melville Luedtke
Oct 7, 2019
Arthur “Bud” Melville Luedtke, 96, of Pigeon, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.
Bud was born January 24, 1923 in Winsor Twp to the late Leo Theodore and Elizabeth (Hinz) Luedtke. Bud attended grade school at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran School in Berne and graduated from Pigeon...
Karen J. Guza
Oct 7, 2019
Karen J. Guza, 64, of Caseville, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw.
Karen was born February 19, 1955 to the late Donald and Josephine (Jacques) Meerschaert. She graduated from Detroit’s Denby High School in 1973. She married Thomas Guza April 10, 2016 in Bad Axe. She was a member of Our Lady...
Lynda Ann Whalen
Oct 6, 2019
Lynda Ann Whalen of Auburn Hills, formerly of Caro, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Francis Home in Saginaw, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Lynda was born June 17, 1943 in Caro, the third of five children born to the late Edward and June (Ayre) Whalen, and graduated from Caro High School, Class of...
Judith Ann Kreger
Oct 6, 2019
Judith Ann (DuRussell) Kreger of Caro, age 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home. Judy was born December 2, 1952 in Caro, the daughter of the late Edward DuRussell and Gertrude (Pike) DuRussell. Judy was an avid gardener of vegetables, plants and flowers. She enjoyed canning and freezing, putting together puzzles...
Jodi Lee Boyce
Oct 6, 2019
Jodi Lee Boyce, 25, of Harbor Beach, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Roseville.
Jodi was born April 12, 1994 in Bad Axe. She attended Ascent High School in Bad Axe. She loved spending time with her nieces and nephews and family. She enjoyed being near Lake Huron, baking and crocheting.
She is survived by...
Nila L. Armstead
Oct 5, 2019
Nila L. Armstead age 71, of Elkton, died Saturday Afternoon, October 5, 2019 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.
Nila was born October 2, 1948 in Pigeon to the late Anthony (Ed) and Dorothy (Shepherd) Englehart. She grew up in the Elkton area and attended Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools. She loved dogs and horses. She...
Arthur "Mike" Putnam, Sr.
Oct 3, 2019
Arthur "Mike" Putnam, Sr. of Caro, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home. Mike was born February 27, 1942 in Caro, the son of the late Clifford and Edna (Nokes) Putnam, Sr. He was united in marriage with the former Janet Jacob on December 31, 1961 in Caro, and she preceded him in death...
Donald Loeher
Oct 3, 2019
Donald Loeher of Caro, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper in Saginaw. Don was born August 13, 1936 in Utica, the son of the late Donald and Katherine (Kane) Loeher and served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to the former Bernice (Umschied)...
Joyce L. Colford
Oct 3, 2019
Joyce L. Colford of Caro, age 85, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Brian's House in Essexville. Joyce was born January 31, 1934 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Richard & Wanita (Anderson) Cooke and was raised in Auburn Heights. She was united in marriage with Raymond Colford on July15, 1967 in Pontiac, and he survives. Joyce...
Carl L. Danks
Oct 3, 2019
Carl L. Danks, 67, of Bay City, formerly of Pigeon, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home.
Carl was born September 14, 1952 in Bad Axe to the late Henry and Lorraine (Smith) Danks. He attended school at Lakers. He worked as a construction worker before becoming disabled.
Carl is survived by his sisters...
Stefan Zechmeister
Oct 2, 2019
Stefan Zechmeister of Caro, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehab in Mayville. Steve was born December 3, 1954 in Dearborn, the son of Peter & Katherina (Bellfinger) Zechmeister. He was a hard worker that had several jobs throughout his life. He was always open to learning new trades, and despite...
Grace D. Finkbeiner
Oct 1, 2019
Grace D. Finkbeiner, 81, of Elkton, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Bay County Medical Care Facility.
Grace was born April 12, 1938 in Fairhaven Twp to the Albert and Stella (Beadle) Deming. She attended Ridge School. On November 3, 1956 she married Clare Finkbeiner at Kilmanagh E.U.B. Church; he preceded her in death December 18, 2017....
Francis Cottrell
Sep 29, 2019
Francis Cottrell of Caro, age 96, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Francis was born February 25, 1923 in Caro, the son of the late Frank and Delia (Larongea) Cottrell and was a graduate of Caro High School, Class of 1941, He served in the U.S. Army during World...
Paul E. Bush
Sep 29, 2019
Paul E. Bush, 88, of Caseville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Paul graduated from Eastern Michigan University “Normal College) with a B.A. and Master’s Degree. He served honorably in the U.S. Army in France. He married June R. Hornbacher of Sebewaing in November 1955. Through his 35 year career in education he taught, coached, officiated and mentored many...
John Lewis Shell
Sep 27, 2019
John Lewis Shell of Caro, age 83, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. John was born July 24, 1936 in Wyandotte, the son of the late Condon and Kathleen (Trondle) Shell. In keeping with John's wishes, cremation has taken place. Private services will be held at a later date....
Deborah "Deb" Depelsmaeker
Sep 27, 2019
On Friday, September 27, 2019, Deborah "Deb" (Fulton) DePelsMaeker, loving wife, daughter, compassionate mother, grandmother, favored aunt and good-natured friend to many, passed away at the age of 56. Deb was born in 1963 to Kathryn Fulton and the late Robert Fulton. She moved to Caro early on in her childhood, and graduated from Caro High School, Class of...
Barbara Anne Adams
Sep 27, 2019
BARBARA ANNE ADAMS, 81, of Caseville, was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Portage, Michigan.
Barbara was born on October 4, 1937 in Neenah, Wisconsin and was the daughter of John and Sophie Schiebler. She spent most of her childhood in Neenah but during her high school years,...
Ryan Richard Lackie
Sep 25, 2019
Ryan R. Lackie, 44, of Bay Port, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital.
Ryan was born September 25, 1975 in Detroit to the late Michael and Rita (Verfaillie) Lackie. He graduated from Caseville High School in 1994. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He had his own carpentry business and worked for others....
William P. Dillon
Sep 24, 2019
William P. Dillon, Jr. of Caro, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Bill was born May 23, 1942 in Detroit, the son of the late William Patrick and Rosemary (Hyde) Dillon. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1961 and continued his studies at Delta College. Bill was united...
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