Joan F. Jocham
Jun 19, 2017
Joan F. Jocham of Caro, age 83, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at her daughter's home in Clio. Joan was born October 10, 1933 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Mikolajczek) Jaglowski. She graduated from Grand Rapids East Catholic Central and attended Delta College. Joan was Nutrition Project Director of the Thumb...
Lavern Donald Engelhard
Jun 19, 2017
Lavern Donald Engelhard, of Unionville, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather left a blessed Christ-based life on earth for his eternal home in heaven on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Lavern was born on September 3, 1926 in Unionville, Michigan to Emil and Bertha (Bitzer) Engelhard. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith...
Betty Ruth Harrington
Jun 17, 2017
Betty Ruth Harrington of Caro, age 93, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw, with her family at her side. Betty was born September 13, 1923 in Troy, the daughter of the late Jesse and Charlotte (McClellan) Bale. She was a 1941 graduate of Hillsdale High School, and on August 22,...
Kay Petiprin
Jun 16, 2017
Kay Petiprin of Caro, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Kay was born October 1, 1936 in Lupton, the daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Harding) Conway. She was a graduate of Fairgrove High School and salutatorian of her class. On May 3, 1958, she was united in...
Thomas A. Baird
Jun 14, 2017
Thomas A. Baird of Traverse City, age 51, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Tom was born July 2, 1965 in Galion, Ohio, the son of Thomas Baird and the late Eileen (Greenlee) Baird, and attended Caro High School. He is survived by his father, Tom Baird & Linda Campbell of Caro; one sister and...
Barbara E. Gaul
Jun 13, 2017
Barbara E. (Quick) Gaul of Caro, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her home. Barb was born June 20, 1934 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Albert B. & Grace Pauline (Whittaker) Quick. She graduated from Caro High School and later received a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. She was united...
Grace Coble
Jun 13, 2017
Grace Coble of Milford, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at West Hickory Haven in Milford. Grace was born September 6, 1928 in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Villella) Cantolina. She was united in marriage with Thomas L. Coble on January 24, 1948 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, and he preceded her in...
Edythe U Stirrett
Jun 13, 2017
Edythe U Stirrett, age 86 of Bad Axe formerly of Elkton died Tuesday evening, June 13, at Huron Medical Center following an apparent heart attack.
She was born August 3, 1930 in Flint at the home of her parents the late Martin and Edythe (Hazard) Thomas. Edythe moved to Elkton with her family in 1945 and graduated...
Denise I. Sprague
Jun 12, 2017
Denise I. Sprague of Essexville and formerly of Caro, age 61, passed away at her home on Monday, June 12, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Denise was born April 25, 1956 in Port Huron, the daughter of the late Wells & Donna (Veen) Irvine. Her father passed away when Denise was only sixteen, and she later welcomed...
Douglas S. Wheeling
Jun 12, 2017
Douglas Shelbourne Wheeling, age 86, of Rochester Hills, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, at his home. Douglas was born September 17, 1930, in Pulaski, Virginia, to Gordon and Elsie (Alley) Wheeling. After high school, Douglas enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. With his love of the Airforce he built...
Vern R. Law
Jun 12, 2017
Vern R. Law, age 51, of Bay City, formerly of Sebewaing, passed away suddenly due to an accident on June 12, 2017. Vern was born in Bay City to Herman and Vera (LaFave) Law on April 14, 1966. He enjoyed walking, hunting, fishing, nature, visiting friends and watching the Detroit Red Wings. Vern is survived by his parents, Herman Law...
Gerald Erwin Dekker
Jun 10, 2017
Gerald E. Dekker, 81, of Caseville, formerly of New Baltimore, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his home under hospice care. Jerry was born Octobter 4, 1935 in LaSalle, Ontario to the late Benjamin and Bernadette (Chappus) Dekker. He graduated from Detroit’s MacKenzie High School in 1953. He married Beverly Rubikas on September 4, 1954 in Detroit; she preceded...
John Bradley Tait
Jun 9, 2017
John Bradley Tait, age 73, passed away peacefully at his Phoenix home on Friday, June 9, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born January 23, 1944 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of the late Harold & Barbara (Schonberg) Tait. He was known by most as Brad, but was fondly referred to as “Braddy T”...
Lisa Jean Dibble
Jun 9, 2017
Lisa Jean Dibble of Deford, age 35, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City. Lisa was born September 24, 1981 in Caro, the daughter of Deborah (Kelley) Dibble and the late Roger Dale Dibble. Her spare time was often spent taking walks, coloring, listening to music or adding to her large...
Nancy Joan Mcilhargie
Jun 8, 2017
Nancy Joan McIlhargie of Caseville, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe under the care of Compassus Hospice. Nancy was born May 1, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Melvin and Gladys (Hanson) Ford and was a graduate of Cooley High School in Detroit. On...
Keith Edward Tedford
Jun 7, 2017
Keith Edward Tedford of Caro, age 73, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Keith was born September 13, 1943, the son of the late Lester "Bus" and Irene (Gates) Tedford. He was united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, the former Sharron TerBush, and she preceded him in death. He has been married to...
Ilene Kirkpatrick
Jun 5, 2017
Ilene Kirkpatrick of Caro, age 81, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at her home. Ilene was born April 10, 1936 in Akron, the daughter of the late Harrison and Alice (Conley) Forshee. Cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.
Richard William Rokita
Jun 4, 2017
Richard William Rokita of Caro, age 60, left this good earth for an even better world on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit following a valiant five year battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Rick/Rich/Richie was born September 3, 1956 in Detroit, the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Salata)...
Marleen E. Mellon
Jun 2, 2017
Marleen E. Mellon of Caro, age 64, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, following an extended illness. Marleen was born August 27, 1952 in Caro, the daughter of the late Hilary and Thelma (Curtis) New. Marleen attended school in Gagetown, and was a 1970 graduate of Caro High School. On June...
Paul A. Ransford
Jun 2, 2017
Paul A. Ransford of Harbor Springs, formerly of Caro, age 81, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. Paul was born July 8, 1935 in Highland Park, one of three children born to the late Maurice and Margaret (Robins) Ransford of Caro. Growing up in Caro, he attended Caro High School and graduated with the class of 1953. He...
