Obituary Listing

Nov 7, 2016

Vincent "Ray" Huizar of Akron, age 84, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2016 at his home. He was born January 22, 1932 in Poteet, Texas, the eldest son of the late Antonio A. and Geronima (Martinez) Huizar and brother to Ermina (Daniel) Monville, Edward (Elsa "Jane"), Jerome and Antonio Huizar. Ray's family moved from Texas when he...

Nov 7, 2016

Harold N. Schmitz, 88, of Caseville, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care. Harold was born April 6, 1928 in Detroit to the late Norman and Celina (Claeys) Schmitz.  He graduated from Detroit De La Salle Catholic High School in 1946.  He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. On January 12, 1952...

Nov 6, 2016

Viola I. Phelps of Caro, age 106, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Carey's Young At Heart AFC Home in Caro. Viola was born June 22, 1910 in Detroit, the second oldest of twelve children born to the late Friedrich and Minnie (Wegert) Freewald. At age nine, the family moved to Franklin, and in 1928 they moved...

Nov 3, 2016

Jacob Wilson of Caro, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home. Jacob was born March 16, 1984 in Sonora, California. In keeping with Jacob's wishes, cremation has taken place. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider contributions to the donor's favorite charity.

Nov 3, 2016

Emery JR. Vandemark of Caro, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw, following a brief illness. He was born November 14, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late Emery & Vera Pearl (Mulholland) Vandemark. A lifelong Caro resident, JR. began work as a young man at Hamp Curry...

Nov 2, 2016

Patricia Catherine "Kay" Fessler of Cadillac, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cadillac. Kay was born May 28, 1929 in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of the late Martin and Olive (Raddicliffe) Mertaugh. She graduated from Cedarville High School prior to attending and graduating from Bay City...

Oct 31, 2016

Alfred S. Gorleski of Caro, age 94, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 following a lingering illness. Al was born December 14, 1921 in Saginaw, the son of the late Joseph & Eva (Lacki) Gorleski. He was a 1940 graduate of Weidman High School, now Chippewa Hills, and was a starting member of the school's state championship basketball...

Oct 31, 2016

Daniel T. Ellesin of Cass City, age 40, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Caro Community Hospital. Dan was born May 30, 1976 in Caro, the son of George "Mark" and Sandra (Lawry) Ellesin. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator in North Dakota prior to health issues that prevented him from working. Dan was...

Oct 28, 2016

Duril Martindale of Caro, age 82, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Duril was born August 21, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late George and Gertrude (Fenner) Martindale. He was a retired Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict, earning a Bronze Star, and...

Oct 27, 2016

Edward Periso of Cass City, age 53, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Hills & Dales General Hospital in Cass City. Ed was born June 28, 1963, the son of Edward and Shirley (Critzman) Periso. He is survived by four sons, Scott Periso (Melissa) of Kingston, Edward Periso, Jr. (Laura) of Kingston, Michael Periso (Sara) of Deford,...

Oct 27, 2016

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4. Norman L. Avery of Caro, age 80, passed away and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was...

Oct 27, 2016

Bradley A. Neal, 59, of Caseville died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Magnum Care of Saginaw. Brad was born November 21, 1956 in Pigeon to the late Clinton and Bette (Poley) Neal. He was a 1974 Caseville High School graduate. He worked in landscaping for many years at Scenic Golf Course and currently at Lee’s Landscaping. He was a...

Oct 24, 2016

James G. Fitzgerald of Caro, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living, following a period of declining health. Jim was born July 19, 1931 in Caro, the son of the late William H. & Berneice A. (Riley) Fitzgerald. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1949 and was an...

Oct 24, 2016

Franklin G. Haag of Fairgrove, formerly of Unionville, age 72, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Meadowbrook AFC Home in Fairgrove. Frank was born on April 18, 1944 in Cass City, the son of Herman and Esther (Becker) Hagg. He was a lifelong resident of Tuscola County. Frank was a member of the Moravian faith and his...

Oct 24, 2016

David E Tait age79 lifelong Chandler Twp farmer passed away Monday afternoon, October 24, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe.

He was born March 3, 1937, in Lake Twp, at the home of his parents, the late LeRoy and Florine (Pechette) Tait. He grew up on the family farm in Lake Twp. and graduated from Elkton High School...

Oct 23, 2016

Andrew M. Lasiewicki of Caro, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Andy was born February 4, 1935 in Wells Township, the son of the late Anthony and Sophia (Biesczak) Lasiewicki. He was a Caro High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict....

Oct 23, 2016

Edward A. "Pop Bottle" Harris of Caro, age 79, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his residence. Ed was born November 15, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edward & Genevieve (Heilman) Harris, and has been a long term resident of Caro, living at Hilltop House since April 30, 1985. Ed loved to...

Oct 23, 2016

Marilee Ann (Clothier) Cilc, 86, of Caseville, formerly of Saginaw, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her home. Marilee was born May 23, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Carlton and Helene Clothier. She married James "Ike" Cilc, ,the love of her life, on January 27, 1951. He survives her. They were married 65 3/4 years. She worked for...

Oct 22, 2016

Theodore G. Dorics of Caro, age 70, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at his home. Ted was born February 27, 1946 in Cass City, the son of the late Theodore G. Dorics, Sr. and Julia (Sokol) Dorics. He graduated with the Caro High School class of 1964 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after, serving during...

Oct 22, 2016

Edward F. Kirkey of Caro, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro, following a lengthy illness. Ed was born December 28, 1936 in Saginaw, the son of the late Frank Kirkey and Frances (Halcli) Kirkey. He was raised in Saginaw and began working in the grocery business at eleven years...