Obituary Listing

Oct 12, 2018

Kenneth R. Gregor, 78, of Elkton, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.

Ken was born at home September 18, 1940 in Elkton to the late Harold and Beatrice (Foster) Gregor.   He married Iva McLean on November 21, 1992 in St. Clair, where they made their home.  When young he was an active...

Oct 10, 2018

Daniel James Barriger of Unionville, age 46, passed away from complications of a stroke on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Dan was born June 5, 1972 in Port Huron and became the adopted son of Russell & Shirley (Wagner) Barriger on August 16, 1972. He moved as an infant to Unionville with the...

Oct 10, 2018

Richard Miller of Akron, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City, Richard was born June 20, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of the late Noel and Opal (McClintic) Miller. Richard proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage with...

Oct 9, 2018

Ivadell L. Engelhardt, age 95, of Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday morning, October 9, 2018, at Covenant-Cooper Hospital in Saginaw.

Ivadell was born in Sebewaing on January 26, 1923, to Ferdinand and Hilda (Pobanz) Weidner. She married Walter Engelhardt on May 29, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1990. She was...

Oct 9, 2018

Sharon Fay Wurst, 79, of Pigeon died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 with family beside her at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.

Sharon was born in Manistique on September 1, 1939 to Naoma (Kelsey) and the late Vernon Laux.  She moved to the Detroit area as a child and graduated from East Detroit High School.  She...

Oct 5, 2018

Raymond Wayne "Ray" Nelson of Akron, age 72, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. He was born April 29, 1946 in Caro, the son of the late Leslie and Cecelia (McRae) Nelson. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed fishing and the out-of-doors. He is survived by one son,...

Oct 3, 2018

Paul Laethem of Gladwin, formerly of Fairgrove and St. Louis, Michigan, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gladwin, following a lengthy illness. Paul was born July 13, 1932 in Detroit, the son of the late Richard and Erma (Rutledge) Laethem. He was united in marriage with the...

Oct 3, 2018

Mark E. Rathje, 79, of Elkton, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Mark was born September 24, 1939 in Pigeon to the late William and Loretta (McKay) Rathje.  He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1957.  He married Myra Forman on July 7, 1956 at the Caseville Methodist Church;...

Oct 2, 2018

Beverly Wolfe of Mayville, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her home. Beverly was born September 13, 1936 in Grundy Center, Iowa, the daughter of the late Edwin Anson and Doris Rae (Pierce) Ford. She was united in marriage with Roger Wolfe on October 19, 1954 in Highland Park, and he preceded her in death...

Oct 2, 2018

Benny L. Sizemore of Caro, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1939 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the son of the late Hiram and Ella (Rains) Sizemore. Ben, as he liked to be called, quit high school in early 1957 and joined the United States Marine Corps...

Sep 30, 2018

Valeria Alu, 102, of Pigeon passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon.

Val was born August 9, 1916 in Naperville, Illinois to the late John and Sophie (Motiwoski) Cojocari.  She married Jess Alu July 4, 1936 in Detroit; he preceded her in death May 9, 1993.

Val was...

Sep 27, 2018

Dale George Nusz of Caro and DeLand, Florida, age 76, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 while in Florida. Dale was born April 23, 1942 in Owosso, the son of the late George and Lula (Hoermann) Nusz, and was a 1960 graduate of Caro High School. He was united in marriage with the former JoAnne Owens on October...

Sep 27, 2018

Galen L. Trask, Jr. of Akron, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his residence. Galen was born October 18, 1974 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of the late Galen, Sr. and Helen (Cromwell) Trask. He was united in marriage with the former Lisa M. Towery outdoors on August 20, 2005 at the Darbee Farm...

Sep 27, 2018

Gregory Edward Timmins, age 55, of Sebewaing, passed away at his home Thursday, September 27, 2018.

Greg was born in St. Clair Shores on June 5, 1963, to Robert Timmins and Joan (Stevens). Greg was known to his friends and "The Captain", and enjoyed fishing and boating.

Greg is survived by his mother, Joan (Frank)...

Sep 25, 2018

Robert C. Fox of Caro, age 83, was called home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at United Hospice Service in Marlette. Bob was born March 29, 1935 in Caro, the son of the late Henry and Mildred (Burgess) Fox. Bob was a Caro High School graduate and served in the United States Navy. He married the former Lavonna "Bonnie"...

Sep 24, 2018

Alice Traster-Festian of Caro, age 78, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Long Term Care Unit of Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette. Alice was born December 13, 1939 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Merald L. and Lillian May (Knight) Crittenden, and was a 1959 Caro High School graduate where she was class treasurer/secretary. Alice...

Sep 23, 2018

Michael E. Matczak, 81, of Port Austin, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy.

Mike was born June 17, 1937 in Detroit to the late Michael J. and Elsie (Bartells) Matczak.  He attended Assumption Grotto Catholic School and graduated from Detroit Denby High School in 1957; he then went on to serve in the...

Sep 22, 2018

Chet Stone, Jr. of Fairgrove, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his residence in Fairgrove. Chet was born August 30, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late Chester and Winifred (Schott) Stone. He was united in marriage with the former Janice Bauman on October 24, 1953 at the Gilford United Methodist Church in Gilford,...

Sep 22, 2018

George Dewey Brown Jr, 87, of Port Austin died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at McLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe.

George was born February 1, 1931 in Goody, Kentucky to the late George Sr. and Princess (Mullens) Brown.  He served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954, stationed in Germany.  In 1991 he retired after working 30...

Sep 19, 2018

Robin Pugh of Saginaw, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Robin was born May 16, 1954 in Caro, the daughter of the late Thomas and Lena (Wilder) Cockerill. She retired from Walbro/TI as an inspector after forty-two years of service. Robin loved watching squirrels and spending time with her...