Obituary Listing

Feb 4, 2025

Duane J. Ropp, 92, of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

Duane was born May 4, 1932 in Pigeon to the late Elmer and Mary (Keim) Ropp.  In 1950 he graduated from Pigeon High School.  He married Elaine Swartzendruber on July 30, 1954 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church.

Duane...

Feb 3, 2025

Joyce Lucille Shue, age 93, of Sebewaing, formerly of Fairgrove and Akron, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025. Born on September 25, 1931, in Muskegon, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Alberta (Kenyon) Gee. As one of eleven siblings growing up on the family farm, Joyce developed a deep love for the outdoors. From...

Feb 1, 2025

Beverly Ann Rinker of Caro, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born December 9, 1937 in Elkland, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Hugh Charles and Luva Ione (Wilcox) Shumway. On June 30, 1956, Beverly was united in marriage to the love of her life and...

Feb 1, 2025

Daniel Ray Downing of Fairgrove, age 65, passed away at home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Dan was born May 23, 1959 in Cass City, the son of the late Raymond and Norma (McLeod) Downing. He graduated from Mayville High School and went on to work various jobs. He loved to go to air shows, races, and most of...

Feb 1, 2025

Michael Martinez of Caro, age 68, journeyed to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Medilodge of Cass City.

Mike (Pops) was born in Bad Axe on November 28th, 1956. He was one of nine children born to the late Cirilo & Pauline (Sturgis) Martinez.

After graduating high school, Michael Martinez proudly joined...

Feb 1, 2025

Marjorie Ann Campbell, 88, of Bad Axe, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 1, 2025, with family by her side.

Marjorie was born September 21, 1936 in Elkton to the late Arthur Sheridan Seley and Agnes “Carrie” (Holtz) Seley. Marjorie was united in marriage with Arnold "Wayne" Campbell on June 15, 1953; he preceded her...

Jan 25, 2025

Austin B. Hessling, Sr. of Caro, age 81, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. He was born on February 25, 1943, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, the son of the late Elmer A. and Leona (Geiger) Hessling. Raised on the family farm, Austin attended Filmore Elementary School and graduated from SS. Peter and...

Jan 22, 2025

Joyce Anne Taylor of Caro, age 72, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at McLaren – Bay Region in Bay City. Joyce was born April 27, 1952 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Tony and Mitzi (Hentschl) Messman.

In keeping with Joyce’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Jan 22, 2025

Joseph D. Davis, age 58, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at McLaren – Lapeer Region. Joseph was born May 9, 1966.

In keeping with the Joseph’s wishes, services will be private.

Jan 19, 2025

Russell Herbert Bills of Vassar, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Durand Senior Care after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. Russell was born May 8, 1942 in River Rouge, the son of the late Charles and Opal (Warren) Bills. Throughout life, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was well known for riding his bike...

Jan 19, 2025

Steven N. Holik of Petoskey, formerly of Caro, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Blissful Home Care & Cottage in Petoskey, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. Steve was born February 12, 1951, in Cass City, the son of the late Lyle H. & Elizabeth (Miller) Holik. He grew up in Caro and...

Jan 18, 2025

Delores A. Cybulski of Caro, age 85, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Marlette Regional Hospital. Delores was born September 12, 1939 in Caro, the daughter of the late Frank and Cora (Newton) Johnson. Delores attended Caro High School and graduated with the class of 1958. On October 16, 1971, Delores married James T. Cybulski and the couple...

Jan 18, 2025

Jeffery H. Trost, 41, of Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Shepherd, Michigan.

Jeff was born April 3, 1983 in Pigeon to Henry and Barbara (Kunisch) Trost.  He graduated in 2001 from Laker High School.  Jeff enjoyed bowling, basketball, softball and BINGO.  He worked at the Pigeon IGA and Caseville Family Market since 2006.  ...

Jan 18, 2025

Paul C. Kreh, 55, of Elkton, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Mary Free Bed in Saginaw.

Paul was born May 8, 1969 in Pigeon to the late Lyle and Phyllis (Leckenby) Kreh.  Paul drove truck for Buchholz Transport and farmed. He looked forward to his annual trip to Ohio to see the National Truck and...

Jan 17, 2025

Donna Lea Larson Fraczek, age 69, passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2025, at her vacation home in Cape Coral, Florida.

Donna was born to Bernard James Larson and Jacqueline Ann Patterson, in Caro, on February 28, 1955. Donna graduated from Caro High School in the class of 1973. She enjoyed serving on the class reunion...

Jan 17, 2025

Gerald W. Bauer, formerly of Caro, age 83, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 under memory and hospice care in Rochester Hills. Gerald was born December 11, 1941 in Flint, the son of the late William H. and Bernadette M. (Cote) Bauer. He was a proud graduate of Holy Redeemer Catholic High School. On June 11, 1966, Gerald married...

Jan 17, 2025

Carol Lynn Jacques of Caro, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 at McLaren Lapeer Region with her family by her side. Carol was born March 5, 1946 in Caro, the daughter of the late Robert and Leora (Spencer) Thayer. She worked in the healthcare industry for many years as a caregiver and owned an adult...

Jan 17, 2025

Katherine Ruth Cruz of Caro, age 75, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at Covenant – Harrison in Saginaw. Kathy was born June 11, 1949 in Asheville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Lee and Ruth (Shepard) Lindsey. On November 18, 1988, Kathy married the love of her life, Dale Cruz and the couple shared over thirty-six years...

Jan 16, 2025

Alexandria K. Jordan, 68, of Bad Axe, formerly of Detroit, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Vadavilla Adult Foster Care in Unionville.

Alex was born July 30, 1956 in Detroit to the late Wilson and Patricia (LaRosa) Westerby.  She grew up in Detroit.  In 1991 she moved to the Thumb to raise her family. She enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2025

Martha Ann Buhrie of Caro, age 75, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw. Martha was born March 20, 1949 in Detroit, the daughter of late Hiram and Mary Chalk.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward Buhrie, on December 13, 2024.

In keeping with Martha’s wishes,...