Obituary Listing

Mar 19, 2017

William H. “Chief” Chappel age 79, of Elkton died Sunday morning, March 19, at Covenant Cooper, Saginaw.

He was born September 23, 1937 in Marlette, to the late Simon and Gladys (McAllister) Chappel. While in high school, Bill enlisted in the US Navy and served for twenty years.

On September 13, 1958, he was united...

Mar 18, 2017

Louvisa Trisch of Saginaw, formerly of Florida and Caro, age 79, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Saginaw. Vi was born September 30, 1937 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of the late Warren C. and Neomi (Lee) Miller. She was united in marriage with Robert Louis Trisch, and he preceded her in death in February of 1997....

Mar 18, 2017

Betty L. Nieschulz age 89, of Pigeon passed away Saturday afternoon, March 18, at her home while under hospice care.

She was born November 23, 1927 at the home of her parents, the late Carl and Louise (Inhelder) Gerstenschlager in Harbor Beach. She grew up in the Harbor Beach area and attended Zion Lutheran School though the...

Mar 17, 2017

Linda Lou Dunham of Caro, age 68, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Covenant Medical Center - Cooper in Saginaw. Linda was born January 19, 1949 in Cass City, the daughter of the late J. D. & Mae (Brown) Harneck, and was a 1967 graduate of Kingston High School. While growing up, she had two special horses,...

Mar 14, 2017

Katherine Flesch, formerly of Caro, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility in Mt. Clemens. Katherine was born April 13, 1922 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Simon and Helen Stec. She was united in marriage with Ernest Flesch on September 1, 1973 in Dearborn, and he preceded...

Mar 14, 2017

Deborah E. Watt of Unionville, age 65, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 with her loving husband by her side. Deborah was born December 16, 1951 in Asheville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Hal & Shirlee (Shepherd) Edwards. She graduated from the well-known Crosnor Boarding School in North Carolina, and later attended Western...

Mar 13, 2017

Joann F. Lenda of Caro, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at her home, following a brief battle with cancer. Joann was born March 12, 1935 in Owosso, the daughter of Dorothy (DePlonty) Cockerill and the late F. M. "Tom" Cockerill. Joann was a 1953 graduate of Caro High School. She was a lifelong resident of...

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...