Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Jan 19, 2020

Sharon Kay Spencer of Caro, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born March 18, 1947 in Fremont Township, the daughter of the late Carlton D. and June M. (Daniels) LaPratt and was a lifelong resident of Caro and a graduate of Caro High School. On...

Jan 19, 2020

Our hopes and dreams for our baby have been passed on to heaven's care with the death of our baby boy, Owen Dean Arends, on January 19, 2020. Owen was born September 1, 2018 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Even at the young age of sixteen months, Owen had established many personal "likes" in his life,...

Jan 19, 2020

Randall S. McLean, 65, of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Randy was born October 2, 1954 to Richard and the late Carolyn (Beach) McLean. He graduated from Caseville High School in 1973. He married Sandra L. Brown on May 18, 1979 at Hayes United Methodist Church. He retired...

Jan 19, 2020

Barbara J. Meyers, 90, a lifelong Caseville resident, died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Barb was born May 14, 1929 in Caseville to the late Thomas and Marguerite (McBride) Dufty. She married Willard Meyers on October 15, 1949 at her mother’s house in Caseville; he preceded her in death on November 13,...

Jan 18, 2020

Joseph F. Nagy of Caro, age 68, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born February 11, 1951 in Cass City, the son of the late Frank & Esther (May) Nagy. He grew up on a dairy farm in Caro and graduated from Caro High School with the class...

Jan 16, 2020

Edward L. Schmidt of Caro, age 88, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn. Ed was born June 22, 1931 in Dearborn, the son of the late Lewis & Ida (Watkins) Schmidt. He took his first job as a boy with the Ford Motor Company in the mailroom before enlisting in...

Jan 15, 2020

Joann Sampson of Caro, age 60, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. In keeping with Joanns wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Jan 13, 2020

Rev. George William Harmon of Caro, age 98, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. George was born August 9, 1921 in Three Rivers, the son of the late George Henry and Vera (Boyer) Harmon. He was united in marriage with the former Doris May Willemin on January 18, 1942...

Jan 12, 2020

James Byrd Milby Jr, age 87, of Escondido, California, formerly of Caseville, died Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at the Silverado Escondido Memory Care facility in Escondido. James was born on July 14th, 1932 in Utica to the late James and Mary Milby. After graduating from Utica High, James volunteered for service in the Navy. He was stationed at the...

Jan 11, 2020

Gladys Harcus of Caro, age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Gladys was born June 10, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Charles and Mable (Springer) Papst. In keeping with Gladys' wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held in the spring....

Jan 11, 2020

Rev. H. Frank Van Valin, 88, of Pigeon, passed into the care of his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.

Frank was born June 28, 1931 to the late Rev. Howard and Pearl (Hodges) Van Valin in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Imhoff...

Jan 10, 2020

Eleanor Marie Morris of Caro, age 97, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Brian's House in Essexville. Eleanor was born November 3, 1922 in Elkton, the daughter of the late Claude and Myrtle (Clark) Gilbert. She met her husband, John, at A/C Sparkplug in Flint where she was known as "Miss A/C Spark Plug." She also worked...

Jan 9, 2020

Sherry Lynn Louks of Mayville, age 65, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison, surrounded by family. She was born September 19, 1954 in Flint, the daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie (Gleason) Betz. Sherry was a member of the Caro Assembly of God Church and had been active for many years...

Jan 9, 2020

Della Favazza, 88, of Sand Point, died peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Della was born April 22,1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Benedict and Sophia Patykowski.  She married Peter Favazza on June 2, 1951 in Dearborn.  She worked in retail and at the Ford Motor Company as an administrative assistant.  She split her time between Sand...

Jan 8, 2020

Mary Ann Casey, 81, of Redford Twp, formerly of Pinnebog, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield. She was born June 4, 1938 in Detroit to the late James and Gladys (Bushey) Casey.

Mary Ann is survived by her sister Donna Jean Casey of Redford Twp; sister-in-law Jean Casey of Port Austin; and...