Joanne Edith Beachy
Sep 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joanne Beachy, 89, of Caseville, a vibrant soul who left this world on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in Pigeon. Joanne's life was a kaleidoscope of love, laughter, and light, touching everyone fortunate enough to know her. From her earliest days, Joanne embraced life with an unmatched spirit and...
Kenneth Gainforth
Sep 22, 2024
Kenneth Gainforth of Unionville, age 86, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at his home after a courageous eleven-month battle with mesothelioma. Ken was born September 14, 1938 in Pigeon, the son of the late Milford and Theresa (Prutchick) Gainforth. He graduated high school in 1956 and worked a few different jobs before joining the United States Air...
Nancy Carol Steve
Sep 20, 2024
Nancy C. Steve, 84 of Caseville, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.
Nancy was born January 5, 1940 in Detroit to the late John and Jeanette (Ozimkoski) Hankus. She married Robert Steve; he preceded her in death in 2004.
Nancy is survived by her brother Martin...
Kenneth Earl Kasserman
Sep 20, 2024
Kenneth E. Kasserman, 78, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home.
Ken was born February 17, 1946 in Pigeon to the late Earl and Mayme (Bendrey) Kasserman. He graduated from Laker High School in 1964. He married Shirley Wurst on October 25, 1969 at the Pigeon First United Methodist Church.
Ken...
Mary Lee Garbacz
Sep 18, 2024
Mary Lee Garbacz “Nana” of Caro, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home. She was born August 6, 1954 in Caro, the daughter of the late Arnold and Beverly (Goodall) Langmaid. A woman of deep faith, Mary Lee was a devoted member of the Caro Church of the Nazarene, where her kind and caring...
Robert William Tait
Sep 18, 2024
Robert W. Tait, 83, a lifelong Pinnebog area resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024 surrounded by his family at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe.
Bob was born October 8, 1940 in Bad Axe to the late LeRoy and Florine (Pechette) Tait. In 1958 he graduated from Elkton High School. He married Norma Ricker...
Otto Heinrich Fluegge
Sep 17, 2024
Otto H. Fluegge, 83, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.
Otto was born at home in Oliver Twp on November 18, 1940 to the late Otto Sr. and Emma (Voss) Fluegge. He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1958 and attended Michigan State University for agriculture. On...
Richard Paul Downing
Sep 12, 2024
Richard Paul Downing of Caro, age 90, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his daughter Shelli’s home, surrounded by his family. Born on October 6, 1933, in Caro, he was the son of the late Harold and Mildred (Foster) Downing. Richard graduated from Caro High School in 1952. Shortly after, he married the love of his life,...
Joyce R. Nixon
Sep 12, 2024
In loving memory of Joyce R. Nixon, age 88, who passed from this life to be with her Lord on September 12, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joyce is survived by her sons, Doug (MaryAnn) Reava, Jon (Bonnie) Reava, and Jeff (Laura) Reava; grandchildren, Darcy (Brandee) Reava, Cassondra (Roderick) Walker, Natasha (Chris) Smith, Carlee (Cadle) Burrel,...
Hisako Champagne
Sep 12, 2024
Hisako “Susie” Champagne, 88, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully under hospice care on September 12, 2024 in Cass City.
Susie was born November 1, 1935 in Yokohama, Japan, to the late Junichiro and Misa Shirai. She met the love of her life, Peter Champagne, while he was stationed in the US Army in Japan; they married...
Gary Wayne Coleman Sr.
Sep 11, 2024
Gary W. Coleman Sr., 64, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at home.
Gary was born November 29, 1959 in Trenton to Robert and Shirley (Patterson) Coleman. He married Valeri Hagen on October 3, 1980 in Allen Park. Gary retired from Detroit Edison after 36 years as a journeyman mechanic at the Monroe Power Plant. ...
Patricia Frances Holmes
Sep 8, 2024
Patricia F. Holmes, 81, of Port Austin, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her home under hospice care.
Patricia was born February 11, 1943 in Grosse Pointe to the late Harold and Ermo (Weber) Sill. She graduated in 1961 from Grosse Pointe High School. She married Thomas Holmes on August 4, 1962; he preceded her in...
Angelina Dawn Congdon
Sep 6, 2024
Angelina “Angel” Dawn Congdon of Caro, age 49, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Angel was born May 10, 1975, in Roseville, the daughter of Robert and Sharon (Szukala) Congdon. She graduated from Roseville High School and went on to obtain her phlebotomist license. Angel worked at H&H Tool in Lapeer and then went on to trucking school....
Ryan Bruce Farver
Sep 5, 2024
Ryan B. Farver, 49, of Elkton, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital in Warren.
Ryan was born January 13, 1975 in Bad Axe to Brion and Cindy (Chappel) Farver. In 1993 he graduated from Laker High School. He worked at Tower and started his own construction company called Home Improvements. He enjoyed...
Jack Noel Perry
Sep 4, 2024
Jack N. Perry, 92, of Pigeon died September 4, 2024. He was married for 67 years to Lorraine (Sturm). Jack and Lorraine had 4 daughters: Kathy, Karen (Tom Anderson), Laurie (Kevin Frye) and Sandra (Tim Laviolette). He was grandfather to Sarah, John (Alicia) and Craig (Leah) and a great-grandfather to Jackson and Landon. He was a brother to and...
Arnold Stein
Aug 31, 2024
Arnold Stein of Caro, age 89, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Covenant Healthcare – Cooper in Saginaw. Arnold was born December 4, 1934.
A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Saginaw.
Daniel Duane Mcilhargie
Aug 31, 2024
Daniel D. McIlhargie, 50, of Caseville passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at home surrounded by his family while under hospice care.
Dan was born October 2, 1973 in Harbor Beach and raised in Caseville by his parents the late Duane “Frank” and Nancy (Ford) McIlhargie. He graduated from Laker High School in 1992. He served for...
Gregory Leonard Huff
Aug 30, 2024
Gregory Leonard Huff of Caro, age 58, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw. Greg was born July 24, 1966 in Caro, the son of Leonard and Marion (Leshkevich) Huff. He graduated from Caro High School and went on to live and work in the Kalamazoo area. Working in the pharmaceutical...
Vicente “Vic” Guzman
Aug 26, 2024
Vicente “Vic” Guzman of Caro, age 93, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Vic was born December 28, 1930 in Gattaran, Cagayan in the Philippines, the son of the late Alvaro and Juana (Calling) Guzman. He attended Catholic schools from elementary school through college, eventually earning a master’s degree in philosophy. On...
John Boniface Schaefer
Aug 26, 2024
John B. Schaefer, 71, of Pigeon passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon.
John was born September 25, 1952 in Bay City to the late Joseph A. Jr. and Mae J. (Walther) Schaefer. John graduated in 1970 from Garber High School in Essexville and he received a Bachelor Degree in Business...
