Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2018

Dorothy R. (Dubs) Hafner, 94, of Pigeon died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Home Sweet Home in Pigeon.

Dorothy was born October 12, 1923 in Elkton to the late Bert and Hazel (Cummings) Dubs.  She married Omar Hafner April 25, 1942 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville; he preceded her in death April 25, 2009.  Together...

Mar 31, 2018

Lois Anne Cutler of Fairgrove, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Lois was born August 24, 1930 in Fairgrove, the daughter of the late Everitt and Neva (Crosby) Cramer, and was a 1948 graduate of Fairgrove High School. She was united in marriage with Frederick W. Cutler,...

Mar 29, 2018

Julia Iris Fenningsdorf of Fairgrove, age 78, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at her daughter's home in Fairgrove. She was born July 10, 1939 in Arcadia Township, Lapeer County, the daughter of the late Marvin J. and Edna P. (Cook) Goodrich. On July 19, 1958 Julia was united in marriage with Russell O. Fenningsdorf at the United...

Mar 28, 2018

Malcolm V. McIntyre, 90, of Caseville, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home in Rose Island.

Malcolm was born November 9, 1927 in Bad Axe to the late John and Sarah (McLellan) McIntyre.  He grew up in Sheridan Township.  Malcolm married Irene B. Schramski on November 6, 1965 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin;...

Mar 28, 2018

Pamela Lynn Bryant, 51 of Naples, Florida, formerly of Elkton, died March 28, 2018 in Naples.

Pamela was born April 22, 1966 in Bad Axe to Dennis and Darlene Bryant.  She was a graduate of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School.

Pamela is survived by her parents Dennis and Darlene Bryant of Elkton; husband Darren; daughter Krysten...

Mar 27, 2018

Almona Bradley of Caro, age 102, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Almona was born May 25, 1915 in Caro to the late Almon and Gladys (Greenfield) Pierce, and was a graduate of Caro High School. She was united in marriage with Lee Turner of Caro in 1937, and he preceded...

Mar 27, 2018

Bonnie Ridley of Vassar, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her home. Bonnie was born May 18, 1958 in Barron County, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Duane J. Miller and Alyce Fae Palmer. She was united in marriage with Thomas Fredrick Ridley, Sr. on March 23, 1974 in Clio. Tom preceded her in death...

Mar 27, 2018

David Richard Deming, 67, of Bay Port, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at his home.

David was born January 12, 1951, in Sebewaing to the late Donald and Lucille (Martens) Deming.  He graduated from Laker High School in 1969.  He married Melody Abbe on November 1, 1980, in Elkton.  David worked at Active Industries and Tower Automotive...

Mar 27, 2018

Andrew Vincent Rowe, 32, of Essexville, formerly of Pigeon, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, March 27, 2018 after succumbing to injuries from an automobile accident.

Andrew was born January 4, 1986 in Pigeon to Robert and Susann (Freeman) Rowe.  He graduated from Lakers High School in 2004.  He had worked for 12 years at Thumb...

Mar 26, 2018

Clarence Carl Buchholz, 84, of Elkton, died Monday, March 26, 2018 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Clarence was born January 28, 1934, on the family farm in Oliver Township to the late Ernest and Marie (Wurst) Buchholz.  He was baptized and confirmed at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon.  He attended Cross Lutheran School...

Mar 23, 2018

Justin John Matuszak of Unionville, age 39, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home. Justin was born May 13, 1978 in Caro, the son of Anthony J. & Sherry L. (Hitsman) Matuszak. He was united in marriage with the former Debbi Nowlin, and though the couple separated, he continued to care deeply for Debbi and...

Mar 22, 2018

David Lee Bender of Caro, age 78. Passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Dave was born on June 8, 1939 in Caro to the late Otto and Frances (Robins) Bender. He was a graduate of Caro High School, served in the U. S. Navy and on January 21, 1967 married...

Mar 22, 2018

Harold Gates of Caro, formerly of Saginaw, age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Harold was born July 27, 1925 in Caro, the son of the late Edna (Stratton) and Richmond Gates, and was raised by his beloved grandparents, Lewis and Harriet Stratton. He was a 1943 graduate...

Mar 19, 2018

Franklin R. Gould of Deford, age 96, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at his home. Frank was born July 27, 1921 in Caro, the son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Schmeltz) Gould. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 while stationed in Alaska and the Alutiiq Islands. Frank was employed...

Mar 18, 2018

Alma F. Brown of Vassar, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her home. Alma was born October 6, 1925 in Flint, the daughter of the late Almond and Ada (VanBrunt) DeGeer. Alma was a 1943 graduate of Vassar High School. She was united in marriage with George Edward Brown on April 1, 1944 in Caro,...

Mar 18, 2018

Norman Lowell Turner of Caro, age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his home. Norm was born July 4, 1956 in Mount Clemens, the son of the late Wayne and Caroline (Risher) Turner. He was united in marriage with the former Carol-Anne Benson in 1992. Norm was a self-employed cabinet maker throughout Michigan. He enjoyed being...

Mar 17, 2018

Raymond Hudson of Caro, age 82, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Ray was born May 11, 1935 in Caro, the son of the late Russell and Maude (Warren) Hudson, and was a 1953 graduate of Caro High School, He went on to attend junior college for two years, and four...

Mar 13, 2018

John Timko of Caro, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, with his family at his side. John was born April 5, 1934 on the family farm in Almer Township, the son of the late John, Sr. and Jessie (Roman) Timko. He attended the Parsell Country School until eighth grade,...

Mar 10, 2018

David James Hanna of Decker, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Brown AFD in Decker. David was born October 15, 1942 in Detroit, the son of the late James and Lorraine (Tyler) Hanna. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Mar 7, 2018

Cynthia May Eckhoff of Vassar Township, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her home. Cindy was born November 27, 1960 in Lansing, the daughter of Keith Parks and the late Hazel Fensom. She was a graduate of Alma High School and went on to earn her CNA certification. She adored her family and spent her...