Obituary Listing

Apr 7, 2025

Michael Ruth, 74, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2025 at home.

Mike was born October 27, 1950 in Bad Axe to the late Francis and Lucy (Yax) Ruth. In 1968 he graduated from Laker High School. He served two years in the US Army, including one year in Vietnam. He began working on...

Apr 6, 2025

God welcomed another angel in heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones. Karla “with a K” was 78 years young when she passed away. She was born on October 26, 1946 in Lapeer, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Smith) Jackson. Karla “with a K” loved traveling, quilting, riding motorcycles, camping, watching...

Apr 1, 2025

Debra Joyce Praschan of Caro, age 68, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Debbie was born May 13, 1956 in Royal Oak, the daughter of Betty (Wilson) Isbell and the late Bob Isbell. Debbie attended Milford High School where she graduated with the class of 1974, and went on to continue her education at Oakland...

Apr 1, 2025

Clark Purdy of Rochester, Michigan, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Born September 12, 1930, in Caro, Michigan, to Charrie and Alfred Purdy, Clark led a life filled with love, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.

Clark often spoke of the strong influence of his small-town upbringing,...

Mar 31, 2025

Thomas Donald Chapman, Jr. of Caro, age 62, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Tom was born February 26, 1963 in Saginaw, the son of the late Thomas Donald and Barbara (Doutre) Chapman, Sr. He married the former Shara Gay Gosson on May 7, 1994 in Reese. Over the years, Tom built a successful career, starting with owning...

Mar 31, 2025

Richard “Richie” Ernest Wichert, II, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025. Richie was born May 24, 1988 in Flint, the son of Richard, I and Trisha (Savage) Wichert. After graduation, he spent many years working as a tree trimmer, most recently with Trombley’s Tree Service of Mount Morris. He had a deep love for the...

Mar 31, 2025

Beth Lynn Skinner of Caro, age 71, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Beth was born February 6, 1954 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Lyle and Elizabeth (Miller) Holik. She attended Caro High School and later went on to dedicate her life to hard work and service. Over...

Mar 28, 2025

Joyce Irene Schad of Caro, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 26, 1941 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary (Strickland) Guild. Joyce graduated from Cass City High School with the class of 1960. She worked in various optometry offices...

Mar 27, 2025

William “Billy” James Farver of Pigeon, age 53, passed away on the morning of March 27, 2025 at Covenant HealthCare Center in Saginaw. He was born July 14, 1971 in Pigeon, the son of the late William and Georgina (Danyluk) Farver. Billy graduated from Laker High School with the class of 1988. He went on to weld for Moco...

Mar 25, 2025

Glen Miracle of Cass City, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born August 21, 1931 in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of the late Hillary and Hazel (Harris) Miracle. Glen worked as a fuel system engineer at Walbro Corporation for over twenty years. On November 4, 1949, he married...

Mar 22, 2025

The Lord called home our beloved Mary Margaret Hall on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. True to her nature, she faced it with fierce determination, declaring, “Let’s get this done, I have things to do!”

Born on December 13, 1946, in Caro, Mary was the fifth of seven children blessed...

Mar 22, 2025

Ardella Mary Hall of Caro, formerly of Higgins Lake, age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Ardella was born October 28, 1926 in Eaton County, the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary (Halsey) Hosey.

Ardella was a graduate of Vermontville High School and on August 14,...

Mar 21, 2025

Pamela Ann Peabody, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Fisher Senior Care in Mayville.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to Ransford Collon Funeral Home.

Mar 21, 2025

Sherri Lynn Werner, 67, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at her father’s home.

Sherri was born March 19, 1958 in Pigeon and graduated in 1976 from Laker High School.  Sherri loved to cook and always made enough food to feed any and all visitors that stopped by her dad’s house.  She loved horses, and...

Mar 20, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Allen Quick of Caro, age 63, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 surrounded by his family at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. He was born on June 11, 1961 in Caro, the son of Allen and Arleta (Henschel) Quick. Tony graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1979 and went on to earn...

Mar 19, 2025

Theodore S. Leipprandt, 91, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Country Gardens in Pigeon.

Ted was born September 17, 1933 in Bad Axe to the late E.T. and Lillian (Sturm) Leipprandt.  Following graduation from Pigeon High School in 1951, he attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1955.  There upon he entered the U.S. Army.  ...

Mar 18, 2025

Robert Hepfer of Caro, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at his home, with his loving family by his side. Robert (Bob) was born June 3, 1935 in Gilford, Michigan, the son of the late John A. & Violet (Burza) Hepfer. He was united in marriage with Mona L. (Mann) on December 2, 1956 in Topeka,...

Mar 18, 2025

Flora Roberta “Robbie” Turner of Cass City, age 88, passed away peacefully at Medilodge Senior Living on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Robbie, as she was known by, was born July 26, 1936 to Robert and Sadie Wright in Cookeville, Tennessee. In the early 1970s, she relocated to the Cass City area, where her and her husband owned...

Mar 18, 2025

Our beloved Aunt, Rosella A. Manning, 72, formerly of Port Huron, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Rosie was born September 4, 1952 in Detroit to the late Wilson and Patricia (LaRosa) Westerby.  In 1972 she graduated with the first graduating class from Harrison High School in Farmington Hills then attended...

Mar 18, 2025

Donald H. Born, 89, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Rose Garden Assisted Living in Elkton.

Don was born April 23, 1935 in Colfax Twp to the late Henry and Mabel (Damm) Born.  In 1954 he graduated from Pigeon High School.  He served in the US Army.  On June 17, 1972 he married Vicki...