Obituary Listing

Aug 7, 2017

The funeral service for Eliora Rejoice Badgerow will be Friday, August 9th, 11 a.m. at the Rivers Edge Community Church, with a viewing from 9- 10:45 am. We so need our church family to gather with us and our close friends and family. We can only accommodate 350 people for the actual funeral service since the rink is outfitted...

Aug 4, 2017

Sue Ann (Janks) Baty of Caro, age 54, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw. Sue Ann was born May 10, 1963 in Saginaw, the daughter of Gary and Joyce (Roskie) Janks and graduated from Caro High School. On May 3, 1998, Sue Ann married McKinley Baty at the Church of...

Aug 4, 2017

David Papkey of Frankenmuth, formerly of Caro, age 75, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 4, 2017. David was born March 12, 1942 in Ferndale, to the late Charles and Alverna (Sattleberg) Papkey. Throughout his work career he was employed primarily as a line person at Active Industries, as well as doing carpentry with stints driving truck...

Aug 3, 2017

Donald Richard June, 68, of Millington, Michigan died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Don was born May 13, 1949 in Alameda, California to Lois and the late Harold June. He attended the California College of Arts and Crafts. At age 19 Don was baptized into The Church of...

Jul 29, 2017

Aerial "Midge" (Fox) Cosens of Akron, age 102, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living Facility in Bay City. Midge was born March 18, 1915 in Wisner Township, the daughter of the late Floyd and Bertha (Brink) Fox. On December 12, 1935, Midge was united in marriage with Leon D. Cosens, and he...

Jul 29, 2017

Ivan John Aldrich, 64, of Owendale, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Ivan was born July 29, 1953 in Detroit to the late Lloyd and Lillian (Bullard) Aldrich. He graduated from Redford High School. His first wife Doris died in 1987. He then married Janice Lockard on July 15, 1988. In 1992 he moved from...

Jul 20, 2017

Suzanne B Schember age 89, of Pigeon, formerly of Elkton, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, July 20, at her home while under hospice care.

She was born September 30, 1927, at the Mizpha Missionary church parsonage in Sanilac County to the late Allen and Mabel (DeGrooat) Herman.

On September 2, 1950, she was united in...

Jul 19, 2017

Evelyn June Protzman, 84, of Caseville, died July 19, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Evelyn was born September 21, 1932 in Flint to the late John and Charlotte (Sutkay) Look. She was a 1950 graduate of Unionville High School. On August 19, 1950 she married Bruce D. Protzman at Hayes United Methodist Church. Together...

Jul 16, 2017

Joan Sayers of Caro, age 61, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw, following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Joan was born November 7, 1955 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Russell & Eva (Plank) Vermilya, and moved to this area as a child. She graduated from Caro...

Jul 15, 2017

Thomas J. Homrich, 85, of Port Austin, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born October 2, 1931 in Muskegon to the late Isadore and Louise Homrich. He began his successful career as a builder after his military service. His craftsmanship will live on in the many homes and projects he...

Jul 15, 2017

Jean Elizabeth Hostetler, 98, of Elkton died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Maple Manor in Novi. Jean was born December 20, 1918 in Elkton to the late Mose and Bertha (Miller) Herford. She graduated from Elkton High School. She married Lloyd “Butch” Hostetler on June 2, 1940; he preceded her in death on March 11, 1991. Jean lived in...

Jul 15, 2017

Hans Johann Michael Hellwig, 78, of Elkton died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at home. Hans was born September 13, 1938 in Germany to the late Hans and Hilde (Kiock) Hellwig. Hans immigrated to Detroit with his mother and step-father Reinhold Kretschmer, along with his two half brothers Jorg and Burkhard. He told everyone he came over on the “banana...

Jul 13, 2017

Janice Rae Williams of Caro, age 71, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Holland Hospital. Janice was born December 12, 1945, the daughter of the late Archie & Eva (White) Moe, and graduated from Engadine-Gould City High School in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She was united in marriage with Cecil Williams in 1967 in Battle Creek, and he...

Jul 10, 2017

Joseph W. Phillips, 50, of Ubly, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home. Joe was born November 2, 1966 in Pontiac to Joan (Campbell) and the late Joseph R. Phillips. He grew up around Caseville and attended Lakers Schools. He was a kind hearted spirit, who loved telling a good story and making people smile. It was never...

Jul 9, 2017

Carol Jean Catt of Caro, age 53, passed on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at her home. Carol was born January 11, 1964 in Cass City. She was a 1983 graduate of Mayville High School, and loved reading and shopping. Carol is survived by her father, Robert McAlpine of Silverwood; her mother, Constance McAlpine of Henderson; one brother, Robert McAlpine,...

Jul 9, 2017

Sue A. Klimkowski of Unionville, age 66, gained her wings on July 9, 2017 with her family by her side, following a three-year battle with cancer. Sue was born July 2, 1951 in Pigeon, one of eleven children born to the late Emerson "Spike" & Betty J. (Farrell) Ballard. On May 2, 1970, she was united in marriage with...

Jul 3, 2017

Edna H. Schulz, 95, of Pigeon, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Edna was born November 16, 1921 in Kilmanagh to the late Walter and Ida (Menzel) Lutat. She married William Schulz on Novmeber 28, 1942 in Elkton; he preceded her in death on May 26, 1987. She was an active member of Cross...

Jul 2, 2017

Our hearts are heavy and our arms empty as we announce the passing of our beautiful baby boy, Carson Lee Scadden, who passed from our hands to God's on Sunday July 2, 2017. Carson blessed our lives only nine weeks ago, April 30, 2017, in Saginaw, the son of Brandon Lee Scadden and Mindy Lynn Wright. He loved to...

Jul 1, 2017

Vera Marie Jamison, 91, of Caseville, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility. Vera was born August 20, 1925 in Flint to the late John and Charlotte (Sutkay) Look.  She moved from Flint to Caseville in 1985 to care for her mother who died in 2000.  She was a member of Hayes United Methodist Church, Caseville...

Jul 1, 2017

John R. Engleman, 79, of Caseville died July 1, 2017 at his home. John was born June 15, 1938 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Noftz) Engleman. He married Barbara Gaucher in 1962; she preceded him in death in 1996. He sailed the Great Lakes crewing both cargo and passenger ships, including the Bob-Lo Boat Columbia. He...