Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Madeline Laura Verschoore

Madeline Laura Verschoore

Nov 28, 2019

Madeline Laura Verschoore, age 94, of Sebewaing, passed away at her home in Medallion Village AFC, in Sebewaing.

Madeline was born March 20, 1925, in Unionville, to Adiel and Bertha (VanHove) Vermeersch. She married Joseph Verschoore on February 6, 1943 in Unionville. He preceded her in death in 1994. She and Joe farmed all their lives. She...

Scott A. Dusute

Scott A. Dusute

Nov 27, 2019

Scott A. Dusute of Caro, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home. Scott was born January 10, 1979 in Caro, the son of Timothy Dusute and the late Catherine (Perez) Dusute. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1997 and enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after where he was...

Erlind Lewis Nordstrom

Erlind Lewis Nordstrom

Nov 27, 2019

Erlind Lewis Nordstrom of Caro, age 68, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the St. Francis Skilled Nursing Facility in Saginaw, losing his battle to Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Erlind was born March 9, 1951 in Saginaw, the son of the late Carl and Mary (Yastramb) Nordstrom and graduated from Millington High School with the Class...

Donald Pennell

Donald Pennell

Nov 27, 2019

Donald Laverne Pennell of Rochester Hills (Walled Lake), age 91, passed away peacefully at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Akron on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Donald was born September 25, 1928 in Walled Lake, one of eleven children born to the late Frank Lewis and Elva May (Geistler) Pennell. All eleven children were born and raised...

Joseph Michael Claerhout

Joseph Michael Claerhout

Nov 27, 2019

Joseph (Joe) M. Claerhout, age 64, of Unionville passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.

Joe was born May 17, 1955, in Bay City, son of the late Lawrence and Maxine (Badour) Claerhout of Unionville.  He was married to Suzanne E. Claerhout on Sep 28, 1974, in Sebewaing.

Surviving are...

Dolores A. Hartman

Dolores A. Hartman

Nov 26, 2019

Dolores A. Hartman, 84, of Caseville/Pigeon, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Home Sweet Home in Pigeon.

Dolores was born May 14, 1935 on the family farm in McKinley Twp to the late Pearl (Fogle) and Earl Hartman. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1953, then Michigan State Normal College in Yspilanti receiving a Bachelor’s Degree...

Eunice Eileen Engelhardt

Eunice Eileen Engelhardt

Nov 26, 2019

Eunice Eileen Engelhardt, age 84, of Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Eunice was born in Hazel Park on February 16, 1935, to Vern and Gladys (Parker) Ostic. She married Harold Engelhardt on November 7, 1975, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Eunice enjoyed flowers, gardening, being with family,...

Franklin Harold Koch

Franklin Harold Koch

Nov 25, 2019

Franklin Harold Koch, age 83, of Gagetown, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe.

Franklin was born June 6, 1936, in Gagetown, to Herman and Erma (Sting) Koch. He married Betty Jane Pobanz on June 20, 1958, at Owendale E.U.B. Franklin enjoyed restoring and showing his antique tractors in parades,...

Michael William Henry

Michael William Henry

Nov 23, 2019

Michael William Henry of Caro, age 58, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home. Mike was born March 9, 1961 in Caro, the son of Virginia (Vollmar) Henry and the late Carlaroy Henry. He graduated from Caro High School in 1979 and was united in marriage a few months later to Sherry Brinkman on October 6,...

Marlene Ruth Czeszewski

Marlene Ruth Czeszewski

Nov 22, 2019

Marlene Ruth Czeszewski of Cass City, age 73, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Marlene was born September 26, 1946 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Paul and Jean (Nacker) Miller. Marlene will be remembered for her many talents, especially for her beautiful quilts. She also enjoyed sewing, embroidery, baking, gardening...

Pauline Marie Colpitts

Pauline Marie Colpitts

Nov 22, 2019

Pauline Marie Colpitts, age 97, of Unionville, passed away November 22, 2019, at Agape Care Systems AFC Home in Caro.

Pauline was born May 27, 1922, in Quebec, Canada to Joseph and Marie (Montpetit) Bourgeau. After graduating high school, she married Allen Fletcher Colpitts on December 12, 1942, and they raised 4 children. She enjoyed her winters...

Raymond A. Buchholz

Raymond A. Buchholz

Nov 20, 2019

Raymond A. Buchholz, 91, of Pigeon, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon.

Ray was born February 4, 1928 in Oliver Twp to the late Ernest and Marie (Wurst) Buchholz Sr. He married Elaine Hornbacher February 2, 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing; she preceded him in death April 30,...

Dale Edward Ernst

Dale Edward Ernst

Nov 19, 2019

Dale Edward Ernst of Mayville, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dale was born April 24, 1962 in Downey, California, the son of Monica Marie (Miller) Ernst and the late Frank LeRoy Ernst. He graduated from Corning High School in Corning, California...

Jane Babcock

Jane Babcock

Nov 19, 2019

Jane L. Babcock of Caro, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Jane was born January 11,1939 in Caro, the daughter of the late Vernon and Madge (Emery) Hack. On August 17, 1957, Jane Hack and George Babcock were united in marriage at Caro First Baptist Church. Jane, a...

Shirley Maxine Naugle

Shirley Maxine Naugle

Nov 19, 2019

Today, November 19, 2019, a wonderful woman, wife, mother, and grandmother, Shirley Maxine Naugle, passed away at Carey's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro. Shirley was born March 5, 1929 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Frank & Doris (Mairtrott) Krueger. She was united in marriage with Paul LeRoy Naugle, Sr. on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1945...

Alice Marie Kastraba

Alice Marie Kastraba

Nov 18, 2019

Alice Marie Kastraba of Caro, age 90, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. Alice was born June 19, 1929 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late James & Helen (Spencer) Green. She was united in marriage with Alex Kastraba on June 17, 1950 and celebrated forty years of marriage prior to...

Dallas D. Likens

Dallas D. Likens

Nov 17, 2019

Dallas D. Likens of Caro, age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, following a lingering illness. Dallas was born April 27, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri, moving from St. Louis to Pontiac with his parents and two siblings in a coupe with a rumble seat when he was...

Leon Spencer Garwald

Leon Spencer Garwald

Nov 16, 2019

Leon Spencer Garwold of Caro, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Leon was born December 7, 1941 in Almont. He was united in marriage with the former Sharon Kay Wright on August 11, 1989 at the Lapeer County Court House. Leon was employed as a dairy and crop farmer. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kay...

Robert L. Kellermann

Robert L. Kellermann

Nov 16, 2019

Robert L. Kellermann, 87, of Elkton, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Bob was born October 30, 1932 in Oliver Twp to the late Leonard and Doris (McAllister) Kellermann. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1950. After high school he served in the US Navy for three years. He married Patricia...

Richard "Rich" Lagos

Richard "Rich" Lagos

Nov 15, 2019

Richard "Rich" Lagos of Caro, age 71, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence. Rich was born April 5, 1948 in Caro, the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Urban) Lagos. After graduation from Caro High School in 1966, Rich was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.