Jose Rendon Torrez, Jr.
Nov 9, 2025
Jose Rendon Torrez, Jr. of Vassar, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Brownfield, Texas on November 29, 1944, the son of the late Jose and Delfina (Rendon) Torrez, Sr. Jose worked over forty three years for Eaton/Grede Foundry in Vassar. On April 20, 1990, Jose married the love of...
Leona Muriel Warner
Nov 9, 2025
Leona Muriel (Soule) Warner, 87, of Elkton passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Leona was born in Ubly, Michigan, on September 20, 1938, to the late Guy and Muriel (Haggard) Soule and was a 1956 graduate of Ubly High School. Leona met Wallace Warner through family and the pair married on October 27, 1956....
Lynn Rae Couch
Nov 9, 2025
Lynn Rae Couch (Diebel), 72, of Owendale, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Lynn was born on July 3, 1953, to the late Raymond and Guardella (Beck) Diebel in Pigeon, Michigan, and was a graduate of Owen-Gage High School. A woman of many talents and passions, Lynn held numerous positions throughout her...
Wayne J. Swartzendruber
Nov 8, 2025
Wayne J. Swartzendruber of Chelsea, formerly of Pigeon, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Wayne was born November 11, 1944 in Pigeon, the son of the late John and Alta (Maust) Swartzendruber. He grew up in a close-knit community and attended Laker High School, where he was proud to be a member of the school’s first...
Nathan Daniel Vogel
Nov 8, 2025
Nathan Daniel Vogel of Bad Axe, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born June 23, 1990, in Bad Axe, the son of Jeremy and Laura (Lackie) Vogel. He graduated from Caseville High School with the Class of 2008, where he enjoyed playing baseball and performing trombone in the school band. Nate was a member...
Robert "Tony" Anthony Herstine
Nov 6, 2025
Robert Anthony Herstine, known to most as Tony, died on November 6, 2025.
He was a beloved and devoted husband to Linda Shaw Herstine and father to Katelyn Herstine Call. Tony was an exceptional man who had a true passion for life, particularly as an outdoor enthusiast and competitive long-range marksman. However, being a grandfather to his three grandchildren was what...
Kimberly Sue Bring-Dufty
Nov 5, 2025
Kimberly Sue Bring-Dufty of Lyman, South Carolina passed away surrounded by the love of her family on November 5th, 2025. Born in 1971 to Peggy and the late Dick Dufty, Kim lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family, which was her greatest joy.
Family was the center of Kim’s world. She shared a deep and...
Linda Marie Wolfram
Nov 4, 2025
Linda Wolfram, age 61, of Pigeon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at United Hospice Service Residence in Marlette following a short battle with cancer.
Linda was born on January 18, 1964, to Ronald and Carmen Wolfram.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and the joy...
Paul Ronald Daily
Nov 3, 2025
Paul Ronald Daily of Caro, age 77, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 3, 2025, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community.
Born in Caro and raised in Kingston, Paul was the beloved son of the late James and Ada (Stokes) Daily. While attending Kingston High School, Paul met the former Mary Ann Jackson. After graduating, the couple...
James Gregory Heckman
Nov 3, 2025
James Gregory Heckman, age 78, of Unionville, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. He was born on May 6, 1947, to the late Melvin and Dorothy (Kain) Heckman.
Jim graduated from Gagetown High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He devoted forty years to his career, twenty...
Carol Louise Desimpelare
Nov 3, 2025
Carol Louise DeSimpelare, age 90, of Unionville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro.
Carol was born on April 12, 1935, in Unionville, to Vernon and Edna (Gall) Zimmer. She graduated from Unionville Community Schools in 1953. She attended one year at Bay City Business College. On June 25,...
J. Gail Richmond
Nov 2, 2025
J. Gail Richmond, 78, of Caseville, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from an extremely short battle with cancer. Gail was born on November 5, 1946, in Pigeon, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt J. Richmond, her mother and father, Opal and Roy Dufty and beloved dog, Max.
Gail and Kurt were high school sweethearts...
Dennis Orin Pomeroy
Oct 30, 2025
Dennis Orin Pomeroy of Fairgrove, age 82, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. He was born in Ensign, the son of the late Floyd and Elvera (Lamberg) Pomeroy. Dennis graduated from Nahma High School, where he was apart of the 1959 Nahma Arrows Class E Basketball Champions. Following high school, he went to...
Tim Fred Anthes
Oct 29, 2025
Tim Fred Anthes, 82, of Sand Point, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025.
He was born in Cass City on February 14, 1943, to Edward and Nellie (Seeley) Anthes. Tim graduated from Cass City High School in 1961, where he earned the prestigious “Smarks” Award his senior year as the most outstanding athlete, excelling in football, basketball, baseball, and track....
Judy Marie Ewald
Oct 29, 2025
Judy Marie Ewald, 73, of Elkton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at McLaren Flint. Judy was born on March 24, 1952, in Bad Axe, Michigan, to the late Arnold and Luella (Fritz) Ewald, and was a 1970 graduate of Laker High School. Judy started a career in banking in her senior year of high school, working for...
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...
