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Timothy R. Dufty

Timothy R. Dufty

Sep 12, 2025

Timothy R. Dufty, 66, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 surrounded by family at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw after a long battle with cancer.

Tim was born September 21, 1958 in Pigeon to the late William and Marie (Miles) Dufty. In 1977 he graduated from Caseville High School. He married Barbara Heine on November...

Sharon L. Mitchell

Sharon L. Mitchell

Sep 10, 2025

Sharon L. Mitchell, age 74, of Bay Port, passed away at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center on September 10, 2025.

Sharon was born in Cass City on April 12, 1951, to Clayton and Charlotte (McKee) Carr. She graduated in 1969 from Owen-Gage High School, then worked at Hills and Dales Hospital as a secretary until 1970.  She married...

Gerald Allyn "Gary" Dunham

Gerald Allyn "Gary" Dunham

Sep 8, 2025

Gerald Allyn “Gary” Dunham of Caro, age 73, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 29, 1952, the son of the late O.D. and Marjorie (Stout) Dunham. Gary graduated from Fairgrove High School and later from the Northeastern Police Academy at Delta College. His early years of hard...

Theodore Otto Faber

Theodore Otto Faber

Sep 8, 2025

Theodore O. Faber, age 73, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, after a brief illness with his family by his side.

Theodore was born February 24, 1952, to Leonard and Arlene (Neuenkirch). After graduating from Sebewaing High School, he attended Delta College for automotive tech. His favorite car was his 1968 Ford Mustang. As a young man...

Joann Schultz

Joann Schultz

Sep 6, 2025

JoAnn (Farmer) Schultz, 79, of Caseville passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro with her children by her side. JoAnn was born on July 3, 1946, in Pigeon, to the late William and Wanda (Dufty) Farmer, and was a 1964 graduate of Caseville High School. A caregiver at heart, JoAnn...

Darrell L. Shepherd

Darrell L. Shepherd

Sep 5, 2025

Darrell L. Shepherd, age 66, of Unionville, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Darrell was born April 15, 1959 in Bad Axe, to George and Florence (Schave) Shepherd. He attended Lakers High School. After high school, he joined the United States Army. Darrell was a member at Immanuel Lutheran Church...

Harold R. Ackerman

Harold R. Ackerman

Sep 4, 2025

Harold R. Ackerman, age 82, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Unionville, passed away at his home September 4, 2025.

Harold was born in Unionville, Michigan in May 1943, to Ealy and Ella Ackerman. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1961 and from Michigan State University in 1965 with a degree in Financial Administration. Harold worked in...

Patrick Herman Nast

Patrick Herman Nast

Sep 2, 2025

Patrick Herman Nast, age 65, of Lapeer, formerly of Bay Port and Unionville, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital.

Patrick was born in Cass City on March 17, 1960, to Herman and Dorothy (Ludwig) Nast. He attended Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School. After school, he moved to Arizona until he met and...

Michael  Lee Edginton

Michael Lee Edginton

Sep 1, 2025

Michael Lee Edginton, born on August 2, 1953, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Edginton, his sister Kathy White, his brother Robbie Edginton, his grandmother Mary “Sugar Cookie” Foxall, and his grandfather Walter “Toddy” Foxall.

He is survived by his children, Michael...

Diane T. (Booms) Riedel

Diane T. (Booms) Riedel

Sep 1, 2025

Diane T. (Booms) Riedel, 75, of Harbor Beach passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Harbor Beach Extended Care and Rehab. Diane was born on April 30, 1950, in Harbor Beach, to the late Melvin and Esther (Philippi) Booms and was a 1968 graduate of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in Ruth. She married Warren Riedel...

Cheryl A. Cindric

Cheryl A. Cindric

Aug 31, 2025

Cheryl A. Cindric, of Sebewaing, formerly of Grand Blanc, passed away on hospice care at Bayview Gardens in Sebewaing.

Cheryl was born January 12, 1957, in Flint, to Charles and Shirley (Behnke) Bremer. She graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School in 1975. She lived in Flint for most of her life, only living in Sebewaing the last 4...

George Bernard Lauinger

George Bernard Lauinger

Aug 31, 2025

George Bernard Lauinger, 71, of Bay Port, died August 31 at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

George received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and then became a seasonal ranger at Bald Mountain Recreation Area in the summer of 1974 while attending Wayne State University Law...

Cora Lou Downing

Cora Lou Downing

Aug 30, 2025

Cora Lou Downing, 91, of Caro, passed away peacefully, at her daughter Shelli’s home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1934, in Caro, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Esther (Dickinson) Hutton. A proud graduate of Caro High School, Cora Lou went on to marry the love of...

Shirley  Louise Forshee

Shirley Louise Forshee

Aug 30, 2025

Shirley Louise (Horr) Forshee of Fairgrove, 87, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home. She was born July 18, 1938, in Springfield, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Bryon and Edith (Stark) Horr. Shirley was united in marriage with Richard Forshee on February 25, 1956, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2017....

Leland Ward Teschendorf

Leland Ward Teschendorf

Aug 30, 2025

Leland Ward Teschendorf of Caro, age 75, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center – Harrison, in Saginaw. He was born November 21, 1949 in Bad Axe, the son of the late Ward and Maxine (Witherspoon) Teschendorf. Lee graduated from Vassar High School with the class of 1967 and went on to earn his bachelor's...

Beverly Trisch

Beverly Trisch

Aug 30, 2025

Beverly Trisch of Caro, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Beverly was born March 9, 1945 in Caro, the daughter of the late Glenn and Marian (Biles) LeValley. She graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School in 1963 and cherished the friendships she built there, staying closely connected with her...

Leslie Ann Reinbold

Leslie Ann Reinbold

Aug 28, 2025

Leslie Ann Reinbold was given the gift of life by her Creator and began her earthly ministry on December 6, 1982. She is the daughter of Joanne and the late Vern Reinbold, sister to Aaron (Heather) Reinbold, Sara (Steven) Katenhus, Daniel (Tracey) Reinbold and Steven (Melinda) Reinbold. She was the “cool” aunt to twelve precious nieces and nephews, and...

Amelia "Amy" C. (Poleski) Ernat

Amelia "Amy" C. (Poleski) Ernat

Aug 26, 2025

Amelia “Amy” C. (Poleski) Ernat, 88, of Caseville peacefully passed away, lovingly surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Amy was born on October 18, 1936, in Detroit to the late Stanley and Hedwig “Hattie” (Zacharias) Poleski. She graduated from St. Cyril High School in 1953 before earning a Bachelor’s degree...

Patricia Elaine Boik

Patricia Elaine Boik

Aug 25, 2025

Patricia Elaine Boik, age 83, of Bay Port, passed away at home on hospice care on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Patricia was born in Egan, Tennessee, on April 11, 1942, to Chester and June (Sievers) Thornton. After graduating from high school, she married Dale H. Boik on February 16, 1963, in Detroit. He preceded her in death...

Daisey Ella Mitchell

Daisey Ella Mitchell

Aug 24, 2025

Daisey Ella Mitchell, affectionately known as "Miss Daisey," passed away on August 24, 2025, in Bay City, Michigan, at the age of 60. Born on May 14, 1965, in Dearborn, Michigan, she brought warmth and joy to those around her throughout her life.

A proud graduate of Lee M. Thurston High School's Class...

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