Barbara Ann Austin
Oct 29, 2025
Barbara Ann Austin, age 83, of Unionville, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn.
Barbara was born in Cass City on July 31, 1942, to Arnold and Maxine (Thane) Bell. She attended Columbia Corners School. On May 21, 1957, she married DeWayne M. Austin at the Colling Nazarene Parsonage in...
Gail Anne Cook
Oct 28, 2025
Gail Anne Cook (Bedard) passed away peacefully in Deckerville, Michigan, surrounded by love. Born in Windsor, Ontario, on October 8, 1949, Gail built a life filled with compassion, laughter, and an enduring love for animals.
Gail shared a crazy, beautiful life on her Kingston farm with her husband, Robert Cook, where she found joy in caring for her many beloved dogs,...
Helen Margaret Fahrner
Oct 28, 2025
Helen Margaret Fahrner, age 107, of Kilmanagh, passed away early Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Close to Home Assisted Living under the care of Optimal Care Hospice.
Helen was born in Pigeon on March 12, 1918, to Tillman D and Emma (Brinkman) Soldan. She attended elementary at Winsor School and graduated from Pigeon High School in 1936....
Bonnie Lou Briesmeister
Oct 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our cherished Bonnie Lou Briesmeister (Bon) who went to be with the Lord on October 27th, 2025.
Bonnie was born on October 21, 1951, to Robert and Donnajean (Bailey) Schember of Elkton. She was united in marriage on March 20, 1976, to Daniel Briesmeister. They started their journey in Caseville...
Ormond Dale Smith
Oct 27, 2025
Ormond Dale Smith of Cass City, age 76, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Timberline Lodge in Caro. Ormond was born April 4, 1949, in West Hamlin, West Virginia to the late Lola and Herman Reynolds. At Club 24 Restaurant & Bar, Ormond met Lois Ann Dennis, and over a single shared drink, their story began. That moment marked...
Jeffrey Michael Kucyk
Oct 25, 2025
Jeffrey Michael Kucyk, age 50, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. Jeffrey was born January 15, 1975, the beloved son of the late David Edwin and Kathryn Anne (Glide) Kucyk.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Fred William Baker
Oct 24, 2025
Fred William Baker of Caro, age 90, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Frankenmuth. Fred was born February 17, 1935 in Detroit, the son of the late Jesse and Anne (Lake) Baker. In September of 1956, Fred married the former Darlene Clark in Hazel Park and the couple cherished over sixty-four years of marriage before...
Dorothy Cottrell
Oct 24, 2025
Dorothy Cottrell of Caro, age 95, passed away at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community on Friday, October 24, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
Dorothy was born September 21, 1930 in Richville, daughter of the late Elmer and Augusta(Schaneck) Keinath and was a 1948 graduate of Vassar High School. Dorothy was united in marriage to Francis Cottrell of...
Ruby Lucille Reid
Oct 23, 2025
Ruby Lucille Reid of Caro, age 88, was lovingly called home to Jesus on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at McLaren Regional Hospital – Lapeer, surrounded by her devoted children.
Ruby was born on May 7, 1937, in Fairgrove, Michigan, to the late Ruby and Louie Horwath. On June 11, 1955, she married the love of her life, Donald Reid, in Caro....
Richard Louis Killinger
Oct 22, 2025
Richard Louis Killinger, age 60, of Caro, passed away unexpectedly at his home October 22, 2025.
Richard was born to John and Shirley (Wood) Killinger on November 17, 1964 in Caro. He was the baby of five siblings (and everyone knew it). Richard attended Caro High School and later went on to work at Midwest Rotary Maniforms, ending his working career...
Patrick A. Wills
Oct 21, 2025
Patrick Allan Wills, age 61, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side.
Patrick was born in Capac on January 9, 1964, to Allan and Rita (Beleka) Wills. He attended Capac High School. On March 26, 1999, he married Terri (Kuch). He and his wife co-manage and do the maintenance at...
Roger Vollmer
Oct 20, 2025
Roger Frank Vollmer, age 71, of Bay Port, passed away October 20, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
Roger was born in Pigeon on June 23, 1954, to Frank and Phyllis (Schweitzer). He graduated from Lakers High School in 1972. On October 30, 1976, he married Judith Eckel. She preceded him in death...
Frances Ruth Engelhardt
Oct 19, 2025
Frances Ruth Engelhardt of Kilmanagh, age 81, went home to her Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Frances was born on January 28, 1944, to the late Willard and Ruth (Nitz) Hornbacher in Bad Axe. She married Orin Engelhardt in Detroit at Emmaus Lutheran Church by Rev. Carl Nietzke on January 3, 1971.
She...
Evelyn Matteson
Oct 17, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Evelyn Matteson, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, with her family by her side.
Evelyn was born at home on the family farm in Elkton on August 30, 1928, to William D. and Pearl (Honderick) Kraatz. She grew up in simpler times, before rural electrification and indoor plumbing, and her upbringing shaped her...
James Bry Caswell
Oct 17, 2025
James Bry Caswell of Caro, age 90, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Satchell’s Christian Retirement Home. He was born on April 25, 1935 in Cass City, the son of the late Bry and Cora (Wright) Caswell. Jim was united in marriage to Marguerite Ensign Steele on February 16, 1962.
He graduated from Caro High School with the Class...
Alberta Louise Macdonald
Oct 17, 2025
Alberta Louise MacDonald, age 88, passed away October 17, 2025 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.
Alberta was born in Pigeon on January 29, 1937, to Ernest Leo Furman and Lavina Beatrice (Kreh) Furman.
Alberta is survived by a niece and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Maudie...
Delores “Dolly” Ann Weiss
Oct 15, 2025
Delores Ann “Dolly” Weiss of Elkton, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born April 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Ted and Ann (Smerick) Goldsmith. Following high school, Dolly graduated from the St. Margaret Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh with the class of...
Joyce Marie Pedler
Oct 15, 2025
Joyce M. Pedler, 87, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.
Joyce was born February 23, 1938 in Detroit to the late Glenn and Evelyn (Olinger) Johnson. She married Richard Pedler on October 2, 1954 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Caseville. She was a member of Bay Port...
Ronald Eugene Bass
Oct 13, 2025
Ronald Eugene Bass, 85, passed away peacefully Monday, October 13, 2025, at Meadow Lane Memory Care in Bad Axe.
Ron was born June 9, 1940 to Donald and Geneva Bass. Ron married Marlene McGee on August 13, 1966. Molly and Ron shared 58 years of marriage together. He retired in 1997 from Lamphere Public Schools in Madison Heights. He was a...
Patricia Ann Smith
Oct 13, 2025
Patricia Ann Smith, 88, of Caseville, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 in Holland, Michigan.
Pat was born in Detroit to the late Ted and Clara (Sosnowski) Buchalski. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert T. Smith, son Stephen Smith, brother Dennis Buchalski and daughter-in-law, Marcy Smith. After a long battle with Parkinson's, Pat...
