Obituary Listing

Jul 30, 2019

Pauline N. Obertein of Vassar, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Pauline was born January 23, 1926 at home in Bay County, the daughter of the late Simon and Bertha (VanRaes) Claeys. She was united in marriage with Harry A. Obertein on April 19, 1947 at St. Norbert Catholic...

Jul 30, 2019

Faye Elaine Juengel, age 79, passed away Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, in the comfort of her home, following a lengthy illness.

Faye was born February 29, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of the late Bennie and Elaine (Duckworth) Wanke. She married Melvin L. Marek on December 18, 1976 in East Tawas. He preceded her in death...

Jul 25, 2019

Vincent Sattelberg of Unionville, age 90, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Vincent was born May 9, 1929 in Gagetown, the son of the late Benjamin and Lydia (Ewald) Sattelberg. He was united in marriage with the former Joanne Park on December 22, 1951, and she preceded him in death on...

Jul 21, 2019

Hannelore Berro of Caro, age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Medilodge of Cass City. She was born May 7, 1940 in Offenbach, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Elizabeth (Ricket) Schultheis. In keeping with Mrs. Berro's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Jul 21, 2019

Leon H. Roestel, 79, of Pigeon passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe with family by his side. Leon was born at home in McKinley Twp on December 8, 1939 to the late Henry and Gertrude (Rathje) Roestel. On April 8, 1961 he married Janice Lutz of Kilmanagh at St. John Lutheran...

Jul 19, 2019

Patricia Ann Stokes, 80, of Pigeon, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at Lee's Adult Foster Care in Pigeon.

Patricia was born October 28, 1938 in Marine City to the late Herbert and Ruth Stokes.  She had resided at Lee's Adult Foster Care in Pigeon for over 30 years.

No funeral services are planned.  Champagne Funeral...

Jul 18, 2019

Verda L. Smith of Reed City, formerly of Caro, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Reed City Fields Assisted Living in Reed City. Verda was born May 7, 1928 in Caro, the daughter of the late Louie and Olive Pearl (Maxam) Jacob. She was united in marriage with Robert C. Smith on March 26, 1949...

Jul 18, 2019

Susan Tomiko Reynolds, 83, of Caseville, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Suz was born December 12, 1935 in San Francisco to the late Richard and Louise (Tsuchihashi) Kadoshima. She married Edward Reynolds April 13, 1980 in Las Vegas; he preceded her in death December 2, 2010. Suz moved to Caseville in 1986 and...

Jul 18, 2019

Olive Jeanine Wurm, age 89, of Sebewaing, passed away July 18, 2019, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe.

Jean was born December 30, 1929, in Cass City, to the late Floyd and Ida (Simmons) Zapfe. She graduated from Owendale High School in 1946. On November 27, 1948, she married Robert Lee Wurm, at New Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church,...

Jul 16, 2019

James "Jim" Lee Doerr of Caro, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home. Jim was born October 29, 1953 in Cass City, the son of the late Jack and Irene (Guinther) Doerr. He was united in marriage with the former Brenda Kay Vollmar on June 23, 1979 at St. Pancratius Catholic Church in...

Jul 16, 2019

Loren Orville Nast, age 82, of Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Loren was born December 16, 1936, in Sebewaing, to Frederick and Emma (Bauer) Nast. After school, he went to work on the family farm. He worked a few years for the Sebewaing Brewery before putting in 29...

Jul 15, 2019

Douglas Russel Wiederhold, 60, of Elkton, died Monday, July 15, 2019 while at work.

Doug was born July 17, 1958 at home in Elkton to the late Phillip and Annabell (Grigg) Wiederhold. He married Michelle Meyer on July 21, 1979 at the Elkton Missionary Church. He attended Laker Schools. He began working in the family business at...

Jul 15, 2019

Pauline A. Scharich, age 80, of Bay City, formerly of Unionville, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Comfort Care Assisted Living in Bay City.

Pauline was born March 21, 1939, in Unionville to Arthur and Pauline Strieter. She graduated from Unionville High School in 1957.  She worked many years as a cashier for Kroger. Pauline enjoyed...

Jul 13, 2019

Douglas Wayne Danks, 72, of Pigeon, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at home under hospice care.

Doug was born August 5, 1946 in Pigeon to the late Henry and Lorraine (Smith) Danks. He lived in Bad Axe from 1946 to 1959 and attended Wadsworth Country School through 8th Grade. He moved to Pigeon and attended St. John’s...

Jul 12, 2019

Phyllis A. Elliott, 90 of Bay Port, formerly of Pinconning, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Phyllis was born May 2, 1929 in Midland to the late Robert and Sara (Smith) Beebe. She was a devoted wife and mother, raising her seven children. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in...

Jul 12, 2019

Michael Codie Lee Bradley, 20, of Elkton, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 12, 2019.

Mike was born April 22, 1999 in Bad Axe to Thomas Bradley and Jennifer Born-Bradley. He attended Laker Schools. He was artistic, loved animals, video games, music and he sure loved his subwoofers! As Grandma says, “The ones that go BOOM!...

Jul 11, 2019

Casey Lee "Brad" Clark of Unionville, age 33, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home. Casey was born April 24, 1986 in Port Charlotte, Florida, the son of Michael and Robin (Rivet) Clark. Casey was united in marriage with the former DeAnn May Hartman on August 18, 2012 at New Hope Ministries in Akron. He worked...

Jul 9, 2019

Clara L. Buerker, 96, of Pigeon, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.

Clara was born September 6, 1922 in Pigeon to the late Paul and Clara (Maier) Marshke. She graduated from Redford High School. On April 7, 1956 she married Robert Buerker at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon; he preceded her in death...

Jul 6, 2019

Clementine Elias Czarniak McQuiston went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2019. She was born May 1, 1939 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Michael Frank and Mary Jane (Duffy) Elias. She is survived by her children, Elmer, Linda, Tina and Stella; fifteen grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren; her siblings Cecilia, George, Michael and Michelle. In addition to...

Jul 5, 2019

Alice A. Draschil, age 96, of Pigeon, passed away at her home at Country Gardens-Assisted Living.

Alice was born June 26, 1923, to Otto and Flora (Ziegler) Kunisch. She worked as a clerk for Larsen Pharmacy in Pigeon and then helped her husband on the family farm. She married Frank Draschil on January 31, 1945, in Florida....