Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2019

Gregory Allen Mellon of Caro, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at The Pines of Burton, following a lengthy battle with cancer and a broken heart following the death of his beloved wife, Marleen. Greg was born March 18, 1951 in Flint, the son of the late George and Bonita (Beebe) Mellon, and was a graduate...

Apr 1, 2019

Donna Jean Panknin of Kingston, age 72, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Donna was born September 18, 1946 in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Steve and Adele (Nowak) Soltis. She was united in marriage with Mark Panknin on November 16, 1968 in Saginaw. Mark preceded her in death...

Mar 31, 2019

Daniel A. Evans of Caro, age 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. Dan was born July 23, 1936 in Pontiac, the son of the late Ollie & Mary (Spence) Evans and graduated from Pontiac Central High School with the Class of 1954. Following graduation,...

Mar 28, 2019

June Marie Dunn, 90, of Pigeon, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.

June was born at home in Winsor Twp on June 9, 1928 to the late Elmer and Margaret (Freehling) Heck. She married Stanley “Roland” Dunn November 5, 1949; he preceded her in death on February 4, 1977.

She...

Mar 27, 2019

Donna L. McCollum of Caro, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at her home. Donna was born February 27, 1935 in Vassar, the daughter of the late Glen & Isabel (Rogers) Stevens, and was a 1954 graduate of Vassar High School. She was employed with Osentoski Realty in Caro for seventeen years and then Frankenmuth Mutual...

Mar 26, 2019

Shirley Carolyn Duggar of Caro, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Medilodge of Cass City. Shirley was born August 9, 1935 in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herbert and Nellie Preece. She was employed by Delta College as purchasing secretary for twenty years. She had to leave that position in 1989 when she...

Mar 26, 2019

Carol Sue McElroy of Caro, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Robin's Nest AFC Home in Caro. Carol was born October 14, 1944 in Calumet, the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (Yates) Secan and was a graduate of Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn. She was employed as a consumer advocate at Tuscola...

Mar 24, 2019

Mary Jane Clinesmith of Caro, age 77, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Satchell's Christian Retirement Home. Mary was born January 1, 1942 in Caro, the daughter of the late Keith & Virginia (Lawrie) Cross. She graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1960 and began work shortly after for W. J. Moore Telephone Company...

Mar 22, 2019

Linda Marie Bedore of Unionville, age 59, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison in Saginaw, following a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born April 30, 1959 in Bay City, the daughter of Harlon & Shirley (Gamm) Bedore. She graduated from Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School with the Class of 1978 and began working at...

Mar 22, 2019

Rodney Wayne Corkins of Fostoria, age 64, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home. Rod was born March 27, 1954 in Saginaw, the son of the late Carl and Ellen (Donnelly) Corkins. He was united in marriage with the former Cheryl Johnson on November 4, 1972 in Vassar. Rod had been employed at Detgens Block Plant...

Mar 20, 2019

Dolores Ann Culbert of Caro passed from her loving husband's arms into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 following a strong-willed battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, at the age of 76. Dolores was born January 25, 1943 in Saginaw, the oldest of three children born to the late Ruben & Alma (Mayer) Hecht. She survived...

Mar 20, 2019

Douglas Ensign of Kingston, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Doug was born February 29, 1936 in Caro, the son of the late Leland and Alice (Dorrance) Ensign, and was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1954. He was united in marriage with the former Marilyn...

Mar 18, 2019

Frances Swinton of Akron, age 61, passed away in Kinde on Monday, March 18, 2019. Frances was born July 28, 1957 in San Bernadino, California, the daughter of the late Dale and Doreen (Grimshaw) Torrey. She had been employed as a registered nurse at the Caro Regional Center for twenty years. Frances enjoyed knitting, animals, and fishing. Although she...

Mar 18, 2019

Wayne H. Frick of Caro, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette. Wayne was born January 9, 1933 in Colling, the son of the late Homer and Ethel (Robinson) Frick. He graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine Kozel, shortly after...

Mar 17, 2019

After a long and faithful life as a servant of God, Donald Wrobel left this earthly existence on March 17, 2019. He was born, February 19, 1922, to Francis (Frank) and Frances (Pietruszewski) Wrobel in Bay City. His parents provided a humble and loving home for him and his siblings. Don enlisted in the US Navy on February 22,...

Mar 14, 2019

Samuel Putnam of Caro, age 58, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Sam was born May 28, 1960 in Caro, the son of the late Robert L. & Dorothy A. (LaPeer) Putnam. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1979 and took his first job building railroads...

Mar 14, 2019

Charlene Ann Ryan of Sandusky, age 69, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. Charlene was born September 29, 1949 in Mt. Clemens, the daughter of the late Timothy and Gertrude (Taylor) Pelkey, and graduated from West Branch High School. She was employed as a pharmacy tech at Caro Pharmacy for...

Mar 13, 2019

Eldina June Heck, 94, of Elkton died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Willow Tree Haven in Gagetown.

Eldina was born October 21, 1924 in Grant Twp to the late Lester and Blanche (Schaar) Anderson. She married Harold Heck November 7, 1942 in Elkton; he preceded her in death April 13, 2006. She retired from General Cable in...

Mar 12, 2019

Terry Tomlinson, a lifelong resident of Caro, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 64. Terry was born October 13, 1954 in Caro, the son of Joan (Jayne) Tomlinson and the late Donald "Tubby" Tomlinson. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1972. He was self-employed his entire working life, first...

Mar 12, 2019

Dorothy Ann Roe, 88, of Pigeon passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.

Born May 13, 1930 in Pigeon, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Fannie Kohl of Bay Port.  She attended the Quarry Country School and graduated from Pigeon...