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Sharon Lee Avery

Sharon Lee Avery

Feb 12, 2017

Sharon Lee Avery of Caro, age 73, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, Florida. Sharon was born November 21, 1943 in Midland, the daughter of the late Herman and Beatrice Roy. She was united in marriage with Lee Avery, and together they have spent forty-nine years together. Sharon worked...

Ella Mae Hollinshead

Ella Mae Hollinshead

Feb 12, 2017

Ella Mae Hollinshead, age 94, of lifelong Elkton passed away Sunday morning, February 12, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe.

She was born May 4, 1922, in Caseville to the late Russell and Ella Rose (Smith) Grigg.

On June 27, 1942, she was united in marriage to George “Bud” Hollinshead at the Methodist parsonage in Elkton....

Delores I. Brimhall

Delores I. Brimhall

Feb 11, 2017

Delores I. Brimhall of Caro, age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at McLaren Medical Center - Bay Region in Bay City. Delores was born November 25, 1931 in New London, Ohio, the daughter of the late Benton and Mildred (Mann) Neel. She was a resident of New London and graduated from high school there. On December...

David A. Bezenah

David A. Bezenah

Feb 11, 2017

David A. Bezenah of Caro, age 75, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2017 at his home with his family and friends by his side. Dave was born July 28, 1941 in St. Clair, the son of the late Louis and Rose (Kirsch) Bezenah. He was a St. Clair High School graduate with the class of 1959. After graduation,...

Ronald W. Russell

Ronald W. Russell

Feb 10, 2017

Ronald W. Russell of Caro, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Sanilac County Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, following a lingering illness. Ron was born August 22, 1942 in Block, Tennessee, the son of the late Harry & Minnie (Housley) Russell. He was united in marriage with Karen Bennett on April 15, 1967. Ron...

Lavonne Holcomb

Lavonne Holcomb

Feb 10, 2017

Lavonne Holcomb of Caro, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Medilodge of Cass City. Lavonne was born October 2, 1942 in Flint, the daughter of the late William & Gertrude (Dunham) Graham. She spent over nineteen years in plastics production, and spent her free time making crafts, watching the Detroit Pistons and collecting Marilyn Monroe...

Shawn Michael Babbitt

Shawn Michael Babbitt

Feb 10, 2017

Shawn Michael Babbitt, 21, of Caseville, formerly of Cheboygan, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Hurley Hospital in Flint of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shawn was born February 9, 1996 to Todd Sr. and Dione (Stroshein) Babbitt in Cheboygan. He was a 2014 Cheboygan High School graduate. He worked at Mayfair Coop in North Dakota before moving...

Elvera L Deering

Elvera L Deering

Feb 10, 2017

Elvera L. Deering ,93 of Elkton passed into eternal glory on February 10, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Elvera’s husband Jacob C. Deering, Jr. preceded her into heaven in 1987.  Together they owned and operated the Surge Dairy Equipment Store in Elkton for many years.  Also, preceding Elvera into eternal life were a granddaughter,...

Steven S. Cottick

Steven S. Cottick

Feb 6, 2017

Steven S. Cottick, 88, of Caseville died February 6, 2017 at his home. Steve was born Oct. 27, 1928 in Highland Park to the late Stanley and Molly (Godick) Cottick.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He married Sylvia Courtwright on January 21, 1956; she preceded him in death on June 22, 2009.  He had...

James A Corrion

James A Corrion

Feb 5, 2017

James A Corrion Jr., age 66, of Bad Axe passed away Sunday evening, February 5, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe.

He was born December 30, 1950 in Pigeon to the late James and Ethel (Rounds) Corrion, Sr. and was a 1969 graduate of Laker High School.

Jim had his own business for a while but...

Merrill G. Hagen

Merrill G. Hagen

Feb 3, 2017

Merrill G. Hagen of Caro, age 97, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, following a period of declining health. Merrill was born July 29, 1919 in Bad Axe, and was a 1938 graduate of Ubly High School. Shortly after, he enlisted with the Merchant Marines, serving seven years during...

Leona A Fritz

Leona A Fritz

Feb 3, 2017

Leona R Fritz age 99, lifelong resident of Elkton, died peacefully Friday evening, February 3, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe.

She was born May 10, 1917, at the home of her parents the late Otto and Rosa (Kercher) Ewald in Oliver Twp.

On December 7, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leonard W. Fritz...

Richard C. Hofmeister

Richard C. Hofmeister

Feb 1, 2017

Richard C. Hofmeister of Caro, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Dick was born June 9, 1947 in Bay City, the son of the late Milton & Leona (Pierce) Hofmeister. He graduated from Owendale-Gagetown High School with the class of 1965 and went on to attend Michigan State University....

Kirk Alan Kitchen

Kirk Alan Kitchen

Jan 31, 2017

Kirk Alan Kitchen of Caro, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home, following a lingering illness. Kirk was born September 4, 1957 in Caro, the son of the late Hubert and Beverly (Moore) Kitchen. He was employed as a tool and die maker with General Motors, retiring in February 2016. Kirk loved spending time...

Susan "Sue" Skinner

Susan "Sue" Skinner

Jan 31, 2017

Susan "Sue" Skinner of Caro, age 60, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, following a lingering illness. Sue was born April 24, 1956 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Maurice Mull, Sr. & Lucille (Brent) Mull. She will be best remembered as "Mom" to everyone, and she loved spoiling them with...

Peter Zechmeister

Peter Zechmeister

Jan 31, 2017

Peter Zechmeister of Caro, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, following a brief illness. Pete was born February 6, 1957 in Detroit, the son of Peter & Katherina (Bellfinger) Zechmeister. He was a 1975 graduate of Houghton Lake High School and began a thirty-year career with the Carpenters Union Local...

Cynthia Ann Kluger

Cynthia Ann Kluger

Jan 30, 2017

Cynthia A Kluger age 68 of Bad Axe died Monday morning, January 30, at the Huron County Medical Care Rehabilitation Unit following a long illness.

She was born April 9, 1948 in Mt. Clemens to Elaine (Beatham) Clark and the late Charles Clark.  She moved to Capac with her parents in 1960.

On July 7,...

Connie A. Hanes

Connie A. Hanes

Jan 26, 2017

Connie A. Hanes of Caro, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community, surrounded by the love of her family. Connie was born July 19, 1936 in Columbiaville, the daughter of the late Charles & Alice (Mulroy) Bowles. She was a 1954 graduate of Caro High School and later attended...

Avis Marie Dodt

Avis Marie Dodt

Jan 24, 2017

Avis Marie (Nelson) Dodt, age 84, of Sand Point, formerly of Farmington Hills, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, with family by her side. Avis was born April 17, 1932 in Woburn, Massachusetts to the late Robert and Flora (MacLean) Nelson. She graduated from Waltham (Massachusetts) High School in 1950. She married James J. Dodt...

Daniel K Leitch

Daniel K Leitch

Jan 23, 2017

Daniel K Leitch, age 84 of Bay Port passed away Monday evening, January 23, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center from complications with his heart.

He was born February 16, 1932 in Chandler Twp at the home of his parents, the late Henry and Myrtie (Haley) Leitch. Dan grew up on a farm north of Elkton and graduated from...

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