Albert Junior Mattice
May 21, 2018
Albert Junior Mattice of Caro, age 80, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Al was born October 29, 1937 in Chandler Township in Huron County, the son of the late George Albert & Hazel Beatrice (McAlpine) Mattice. He grew up in Pinnebog and was married to Sally Brown from 1960...
Donald Warner Schafer
May 21, 2018
Donald W. Schafer, 88, of Elkton, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home.
Donald was born January 11, 1930 in Oliver Township to the late Norman and Verda (Rothfuss) Schafer. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1948. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He married Elaine Hill at Our Savior Lutheran...
Harold Al Wolschlager
May 20, 2018
Harold Al Wolschlager, 80, of Bad Axe, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.
Harold was born July 19, 1937 in Bad Axe to the late Michael and Irene (Kalpan) Wolschlager. He learned carpentry from his father, then worked for Wolschlager Brothers Carpentry and also worked in carpentry with his brother Allison and...
Maxine Kay Berry
May 17, 2018
Maxine Kay Berry of Greenbush, formerly of Caro, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Maxine was born January 14, 1943 in Cass City, the daughter of the late J.D. and Eva (Roe) Andress. A 1961 graduate of Caro High School, Kay married her high school sweetheart, Robert Berry, on...
Jack H. Paul
May 13, 2018
Jack H. Paul, Sr., 90, of Cottonwood, Arizona, formerly of Pigeon, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Cottonwood Village in Arizona.
Jack was born on September 17, 1927 in Bad Axe to the late “Doodle” and Mabel (Benton) Paul. On March 18, 1950 he was united in marriage to Marilyn L. Jurgess; she preceded him...
Pamela Clara
May 9, 2018
Pamela Marie Clara of Ludington, formerly of Bay City and Caro, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at her home, at the age of 65. Pam was born October 18, 1952 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Francis Arthur & Marie Lois Clara. She graduated from Cass City High School with the class of 1970, and later...
Lila Ann Maurer
May 8, 2018
Lila Ann Maurer, 70, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 after battling cancer for 5 years with friends and family by her side at home under hospice care.
Lila was born July 5, 1947 in Bad Axe to the late Charles and Evelyn (Whitchurch) Roberts. She attended Bad Axe Schools. She married Donald L. Maurer...
Eldon Charles Dietzel
May 8, 2018
Eldon Charles (Pretzel) Dietzel, 90, of Owendale passed away peacefully on May 8, 2018, at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. He was born on December 18, 1927, to the late Alvin M. & Lucy L. (Faupel) Dietzel on the family farm in Elkton. He attended Elkton High School, graduating in 1945, where he excelled in basketball and earned the nickname...
James Rodger Lajoie
May 7, 2018
James Rodger LaJoie of Caro, age 54, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home, following a brief, but courageous, battle with cancer. Jimmy was born August 21, 1963 in Caro, the son of Frances (Peterson) LaJoie and the late Walter "Bud" LaJoie. He was employed as a dragline operator from 1984-2008 for the Six L's Inc....
Gail M. Hyzer
May 6, 2018
Gail M. Hyzer of Caro, age 69, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Medilodge of Cass City. Gail was born June 11, 1948 in Flint, the daughter of the late DeForest and Laurel (Hartner) McKinley. She was united in marriage with Darrel Hyzer of June 30, 1973 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Fenton, and he preceded...
Aleatha R. Racheter
May 6, 2018
Aleatha R. Racheter, 98, of Solon, Iowa, formerly of Pigeon, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Solon Retirement Village in Solon, Iowa.
Aleatha was born July 6, 1919 in Pigeon to the late Richard and Lillian (Niebel) Baur. On November 8, 1941 she was united in marriage to Paul A. Racheter at the First United Methodist Church...
Constance "Connie" Enos
May 4, 2018
Constance "Connie" Enos, of Caro, age 72, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Connie was born May 25, 1945 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Stephen and Patricia (Litt) Matuszak. She was united in marriage with Mike Enos on July 22, 1967 at Sacred Heart...
Christopher Michael Gerds
May 4, 2018
Christopher Michael Gerds of Waterford, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 4, 2018. Chris was born July 15, 1981 in Rochester Hills, the son of the late Donald Charles & Deborah Lee (Ferguson) Gerds. He worked as a grounds crew member for the last four years with Archer Property Maintenance. In his spare time, Chris enjoyed, boating,...
Janette M. Catherwood
May 4, 2018
Janette M. Catherwood of Caro, age 68, passed away on May 4, 2018 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Janette was born January 22, 1950 in Lakeville, the daughter of the late Grenville & Betty (Binger) Ford and graduated from Lakeville High School with the class of 1968. She was united in marriage with Robert Catherwood on...
Edna Massey
May 4, 2018
Edna Massey of Caro, age 100, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehab in Mayville. Edna was born March 13, 1918 in Big Pine, North Carolina. In keeping with Edna's wishes, cremation has taken place, and there are no services being planned at this time.
Debra J. Kaltz
May 3, 2018
Debra Kaltz of Caro, age 62, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Debra was born February 21, 1956 in Hamtramck, the daughter of the late Ray and Stefanie (Bratkowski) Davison, was a 1974 graduate of Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, and later received her certificate in phlebotomy and degree as a...
Thomas Tipton "Tip" Summersett
May 3, 2018
Thomas Tipton "Tip" Summersett of Caro, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home. He was born May 1, 1940 in Flint, the son of the late August and Dorothy (Bell) Summersett. Tom was a man with many facets; a phenomenal husband, fabulous and dedicated father, and awesome grandpa and great-grandpa. In other words, family...
Donald Ray Schuette
May 3, 2018
Donald Ray Schuette, 75, of Elkton, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born December 27, 1942 in Bad Axe to the late Walter and Alma (Voss) Schuette. He married Saundra Kay Hahn on July 30, 1966 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Unionville.
Don was a farmer...
Betty Jane Steinman
May 2, 2018
Betty Jane “Bets” Steinman, 65, of Caseville, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper Campus in Saginaw.
Betty was born May 11, 1952 to the late Edwin and Deloris (Langley) Steinman. She graduated from Caseville High School in 1970 and from Delta College School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Covenant Hospital...
Rick Giddings
May 1, 2018
Our heartbreaking search for a beloved husband and father, Rick Giddings, came to an end on May 1, 2018. Rick was last seen doing what he loved, fishing on his canoe, on March 1, 2018 and never made it home. He was 60 years old. Rick was born September 19, 1957 in Saginaw, the son of Betty (Snover) and...
