Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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....

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...

Sep 22, 2019

Mary Ann Moening, 79, of Caseville, died suddenly Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.

Mary Ann was born February 29, 1940 in Pasadena, California to the late Robert and Dorothy (Ray) Miller. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1958. On November 9, 1963 she married Roy Bruce Moening in Farmington. She was a...

Sep 21, 2019

Douglas Wade "Doug" Wilcox of Millington, age 62, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Medilodge of Cass City. Doug was born June 7, 1957 in Flint, the son of Leatha (Stewart) Wilcox and the late Jack Douglas Wilcox. He was united in marriage with the former Denise M. Scharich on June 6, 1981 at Richfield Center, and...

Sep 21, 2019

Janet Kay Molsberry, 79, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Oak Beach, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Florida.

Jan was born March 31, 1940 in Royal Oak to the late Charles and Irene (Pethers) Eddy. She worked as a nurse’s aid at Martin Place Hospital in Madison Heights while living in Ferndale and raising her family. Later...

Sep 18, 2019

Joan Reeves Durham of Vassar, formerly of Richmond, Kentucky, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her home. Joan was born June 12, 1937 in Richmond, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Joe S. and Bertha V. (Gibson) Reeves. She was united in marriage with Faris Montie Durham on June 20, 1958 in Richmond, Kentucky and...

Sep 17, 2019

Ronald R. Stark of Vassar, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home. Ron was born November 16, 1942 in Schenectady, New York, the son of the late Frank and Reba (Suits) Stark. He had served in the U.S. Air Force and had been employed as an assistant college professor. He is survived by two...

Sep 15, 2019

Richard N. Gruber of Caro, age 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 15, 2019 following a courageous battle with ALS. Richard was born January 5, 1940 in Bay City, the son of the late Norman & Irene (Stachowiak) Gruber. He was raised in Reese and graduated from Reese High School with the Class of 1957. He...