Obituary Listing

Oct 5, 2018

Raymond Wayne "Ray" Nelson of Akron, age 72, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. He was born April 29, 1946 in Caro, the son of the late Leslie and Cecelia (McRae) Nelson. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed fishing and the out-of-doors. He is survived by one son,...

Oct 3, 2018

Paul Laethem of Gladwin, formerly of Fairgrove and St. Louis, Michigan, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gladwin, following a lengthy illness. Paul was born July 13, 1932 in Detroit, the son of the late Richard and Erma (Rutledge) Laethem. He was united in marriage with the...

Oct 3, 2018

Mark E. Rathje, 79, of Elkton, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Mark was born September 24, 1939 in Pigeon to the late William and Loretta (McKay) Rathje.  He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1957.  He married Myra Forman on July 7, 1956 at the Caseville Methodist Church;...

Oct 2, 2018

Beverly Wolfe of Mayville, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her home. Beverly was born September 13, 1936 in Grundy Center, Iowa, the daughter of the late Edwin Anson and Doris Rae (Pierce) Ford. She was united in marriage with Roger Wolfe on October 19, 1954 in Highland Park, and he preceded her in death...

Oct 2, 2018

Benny L. Sizemore of Caro, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1939 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the son of the late Hiram and Ella (Rains) Sizemore. Ben, as he liked to be called, quit high school in early 1957 and joined the United States Marine Corps...

Sep 30, 2018

Valeria Alu, 102, of Pigeon passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon.

Val was born August 9, 1916 in Naperville, Illinois to the late John and Sophie (Motiwoski) Cojocari.  She married Jess Alu July 4, 1936 in Detroit; he preceded her in death May 9, 1993.

Val was...

Sep 27, 2018

Dale George Nusz of Caro and DeLand, Florida, age 76, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 while in Florida. Dale was born April 23, 1942 in Owosso, the son of the late George and Lula (Hoermann) Nusz, and was a 1960 graduate of Caro High School. He was united in marriage with the former JoAnne Owens on October...

Sep 27, 2018

Galen L. Trask, Jr. of Akron, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his residence. Galen was born October 18, 1974 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of the late Galen, Sr. and Helen (Cromwell) Trask. He was united in marriage with the former Lisa M. Towery outdoors on August 20, 2005 at the Darbee Farm...

Sep 25, 2018

Robert C. Fox of Caro, age 83, was called home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at United Hospice Service in Marlette. Bob was born March 29, 1935 in Caro, the son of the late Henry and Mildred (Burgess) Fox. Bob was a Caro High School graduate and served in the United States Navy. He married the former Lavonna "Bonnie"...

Sep 24, 2018

Alice Traster-Festian of Caro, age 78, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Long Term Care Unit of Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette. Alice was born December 13, 1939 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Merald L. and Lillian May (Knight) Crittenden, and was a 1959 Caro High School graduate where she was class treasurer/secretary. Alice...

Sep 23, 2018

Michael E. Matczak, 81, of Port Austin, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy.

Mike was born June 17, 1937 in Detroit to the late Michael J. and Elsie (Bartells) Matczak.  He attended Assumption Grotto Catholic School and graduated from Detroit Denby High School in 1957; he then went on to serve in the...

Sep 22, 2018

Chet Stone, Jr. of Fairgrove, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his residence in Fairgrove. Chet was born August 30, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late Chester and Winifred (Schott) Stone. He was united in marriage with the former Janice Bauman on October 24, 1953 at the Gilford United Methodist Church in Gilford,...

Sep 22, 2018

George Dewey Brown Jr, 87, of Port Austin died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at McLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe.

George was born February 1, 1931 in Goody, Kentucky to the late George Sr. and Princess (Mullens) Brown.  He served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954, stationed in Germany.  In 1991 he retired after working 30...

Sep 19, 2018

Robin Pugh of Saginaw, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Robin was born May 16, 1954 in Caro, the daughter of the late Thomas and Lena (Wilder) Cockerill. She retired from Walbro/TI as an inspector after forty-two years of service. Robin loved watching squirrels and spending time with her...

Sep 18, 2018

William T. Nelson of Caro, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. He was born April 18, 1963 in Flint. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Michele...

Sep 17, 2018

Dean A. Carpenter, Jr. of Caro, age 32, died as the result of a tragic automobile accident on Monday, September 17, 2018 in Reese. Dean was born October 30, 1985 in Hampton, Virginia, the son of Dean A., Sr. and Nancy (Depcinski) Carpenter. He was a graduate of Caro High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Sep 16, 2018

Rosalie Marie "Rose" Kaatz, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on September 16, 2018 from a severe illness, surrounded by her loving family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rose was born July 5, 1952 in Germany. She is survived by two children, Jeffrey LaFountain and his wife, Carrie, of Inkster, Christy Zechmeister/Wood family of Akron; sister, Pamela Maus of Belleville; brother,...

Sep 16, 2018

Everitt W. Bletl Sr, 52, of Elkton, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at home under hospice care after a five year battle with cancer.

Everitt was born July 31, 1966 in Detroit to Catherine (McNeil) and the late Gerald W. Bletl.  He graduated from Bad Axe High School.  He married Sharon L. Taylor on March 17, 1984...

Sep 13, 2018

Doris Grace Schmidt, 92, of Caseville, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Auburn at Toni and Trish House.

Doris was born November 8, 1925 in North Branch to the late John and Anna (Bader) Swoish.  She graduated in the first graduating class from North Branch High School.  She married Harold F. Schmidt February 25, 1954 at St....

Sep 12, 2018

Teddy L. Craft of Caro, age 60, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, following a recent illness. Teddy was born July 8, 1958 in West Branch, the son of Molly (Best) Craft and the late Albert Craft. Following high school, Teddy enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was employed by the Michigan Sugar Company and...