Obituary Listing

Mar 12, 2017

Walter Howard “Howie” Bedford, 35, of Caseville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. Howie was born May 8, 1981 in Bad Axe to Jeffrey and Carmelita (Quiroga) Bedford. He attended Caseville Public School. He was instrumental working with his family’s business, J&C Home Improvements. He enjoyed music, playing pool, boating, barbeques, his mom’s cooking...

Mar 9, 2017

Cecile Hartman Howk of Flint, formerly of Caro, age 96, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Landings of Genesee Valley in Flint. Cecile was born January 27, 1921 in Owendale, the daughter of the late Andrew and Flossie (Stock) McAlpine. On June 20, 1940, Cecile was united in marriage with Ralph Hartman in Caro, he preceded her...

Mar 9, 2017

Timothy "Tim" Dooley of Kingston, age 56, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home. Tim was born September 26, 1960 in Inkster, the son of Patrick & Rena (Bibb) Dooley, and was a 1978 graduate of Oxford High School. He was a self-employed residential builder and electrician. Tim's spare time was often spent reading, especially spiritual...

Mar 8, 2017

Herman G. Kratz of Caro, age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Carey's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro. Herman was born March 14, 1922 in Akron, the son of the late Herman John & Ethel (Gulliver) Kratz. His childhood was spent during the years of the Great Depression, and although he was a lifelong area...

Mar 8, 2017

Michael William Rokicki, 59, of Caseville, peacefully lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home under hospice care. Mike was born April 25, 1957 in Highland Park to Mae (Adolph) and the late Richard Rokicki. He grew up in Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School in 1975. He moved to the Thumb in 1985...

Mar 7, 2017

Nancy Tucker of Caro, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Covenant Medical Center - Harrison in Saginaw, following a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born October 8, 1959 in Caro, the daughter of Elsie May (Randall) & the late Robert William Johnson. She was a past member of the Caro VFW Auxiliary. Nancy was...

Mar 6, 2017

Charlotte Kay Rieck of Caro, age 71, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette, following a courageous battle with ALS. Charlotte was born December 22, 1945 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Howard & Clara (Froede) Berry. She graduated from Kingston High School with the Class of 1964 and was united...

Mar 6, 2017

Joan Gail Nowland of Caro, age 78, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Joan was born January 7, 1939 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Lee & Olive (Philpot) Hartsell. She was united in marriage with Kenneth Nowland on December 17, 1960 in Saginaw. Joan was...

Mar 5, 2017

Twila Catherine Bardwell of Caro, age 95, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Northwood Meadows in Cass City. Twila was born February 15, 1922 in Kingston, the daughter of the late John W. and Alta (Barden) Kenney. She graduated from Kingston High School and continued to reside in Kingston until her marriage to Frederick J. Bardwell on...

Mar 2, 2017

Sandra Kay Bieri, age 67 of Elkton, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born in the Battle Creek Army Hospital on November 16, 1949, and was daughter of Lawrence and Jane M. (Treadwell) Bieri. Her survivors include her sisters, Priscilla (Dale) Hebert of Caseville, Sueann Polega of Kinde, and Gretchen (Timothy) Riley of...

Mar 1, 2017

Jean K. Downing of Caro, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw, following a recent illness. Jean was born October 10, 1962 in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Helen (Zakalata) Kubiak. She was a 1980 graduate of Owendale-Gagetown High School. Much of her life was spent...

Feb 28, 2017

Andrew William Lakatos, 96, of Caseville, formerly of Westland, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his home. Andy was born March 9, 1920 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to the late William and Julianna (Borso) Lakatos. Andy grew up in River Rouge and in 1938 he graduated as class president of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and then attended Detroit...

Feb 27, 2017

Charles Butcher of Caro, age 71, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Charlie was born October 1, 1945 in Caro, the son of the late Burdette and Ruth (Coler) Butcher. He was a 1963 graduate of Fairgrove High School, and was united in marriage with the former Mary LaPratt on...

Feb 22, 2017

Harold “Harry” Ropp, age 83, of Pigeon passed away Wednesday morning, February 22, at his home following a long battle with health problems.

He was born January 29, 1934, in Winsor Twp at the home of his parents, the late Elmer and Mary (Keim) Ropp Sr. and grew up in the Pigeon. After high school, Pigeon Class...

Feb 21, 2017

Rosella May Lehner of Caro, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, following a period of declining health. Rose was born October 23, 1918 in Columbia Township, the daughter of the late William & Susanna (Dettweiler) Smith. She was united in marriage with Rev. Paul Raymond Lehner on...

Feb 21, 2017

Consuelo "Chelo" Henne, age 74 of Bay Port passed away under hospice care at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was born in Owendale on January 4, 1943 and was the daughter of Santo and Consuelo (Garcia) Martinez. She married Richard Henne on February 19, 1972. Her children and step children include Nick Henne, Wendy Bowlin, Nina Murdoch, Charles...

Feb 20, 2017

Edwin Eugene Hiser of Caro, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Medilodge of Cass City. Ed was born February 29, 1944 in Flint, the son of the late Clayton and Floris (McIntyre) Hiser. He was a 1962 graduate of Cass City High School. On July 26, 1963, Ed was united in marriage with the former...

Feb 19, 2017

Dora M. Botwright Killinger, 86 of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon. Born in Caseville on February 15, 1931, she was the daughter of Albert and Mabel C. (Grigg) Botwright. On August 5, 1950 she and Lavere D. Killinger were united in marriage in Caseville, and he preceded her in death on...

Feb 18, 2017

Glen T. Mellon of Caro, formerly of Mayville, age 95, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, following a lingering illness. Glen was born April 27, 1921 in Legrand, Michigan, the son of the late Lawrence and Loiedella (Sulfur) Mellon. Glen was a veteran and during World War II his...

Feb 12, 2017

Leo D. Kratz of Caro, age 87, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Caro Community Hospital. Leo was born December 30, 1929 in Caro, the son of the late Herman & Ethel (Gulliver) Kratz. He enlisted with the United States Army near the end of World War II and was honorably discharged two years later. He...