William Lee Bortel
Dec 7, 2024
William Lee Bortel of Caro, age 90, passed away to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Home in Midland. He was born on October 1, 1934 in Britton, the son of the late Virgil and Edna (Carothers) Bortel. Bill was raised on a farm, attended a one room grade school, participated in sports...
Jane Alegria
Dec 4, 2024
Jane Alegria of Caro, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1957 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Alex and Maria (Labrano) Alegria. Jane attended Highland Pines and was employed with the Industrial Park, working with pottery and cleaning. She...
Kinsey King Hazard
Dec 4, 2024
Kinsey K. Hazard, 81, of Bad Axe, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.
Kinsey was born October 7, 1943 in Huron County to the late William and Catherine (Devroye) Hazard. He married Phyllis Fibranz on July 23, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville; she preceded him in...
Jerry Roy Johnston
Dec 2, 2024
Jerry Roy Johnston, 77, of Cass City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan, following a lengthy illness. Jerry joined his parents in heaven on Monday, December 2, 2024. Jerry was born on August 27, 1947 in Caro and was the son of the late Gerald and Louise (Dadacki) Johnston of Kingston. Jerry...
Errol James Atkinson, Sr.
Dec 1, 2024
Errol James Atkinson, Sr. of Akron, age 87 passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 15, 1937 in Detroit, the son of the late George Clifford and Marjorie (Randles) Atkinson. Errol proudly served in the United States Army. He worked at LaPorte Industries, Inc. as a machinist for over...
Albert Bruce Cross
Dec 1, 2024
Albert Bruce Cross of Caro, age 71, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born October 11, 1953 in Flint, the son of the late Cecil and Naomi (Larocque) Cross. Albert graduated from high school and went on to earn his associate degree in computer studies. He loved geocaching, reading, and genealogy. Albert enjoyed being outdoors, camping,...
Helen Mary Vollmar
Nov 27, 2024
Helen Mary Vollmar of Caro, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Heritage Hill surrounded by her family. She was born August 1, 1927 in Caro, the daughter of the late John and Katherine Smakowski. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dwain Vollmar on June 5, 1948 at Colling Nazarene Church....
Duane Lynn Maguire
Nov 27, 2024
Duane Lynn Maguire, age 53, of Fairgrove, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born on October 29, 1971, in Saginaw, he was the son of Edward Maguire and Joanne (Montgomery) Broadworth. After graduating high school, Duane built a career in the building trades, working in residential, commercial, and road construction. A true jack-of-all-trades, he...
Shadrick James Cox
Nov 26, 2024
Shadrick James Cox of Caro, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at McLaren Lapeer Region with his family by his side. Shad was born on December 1, 1960 in Lansing, the son of the late Udora Cox. He was born with a kind and gentle spirit, he lived a life full of joy, perseverance, and simple...
Carol Ann Williamson
Nov 26, 2024
Carol A. Williamson, age 88 of Caseville, was gathered into the arms of Jesus on November 26, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1935 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Elmer Naumann and Laura (Klockow) Brown. She married the love of her life Terrance A. Williamson on June 22, 1956 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Detroit, MI....
Colleen Annette Champagne
Nov 26, 2024
Colleen Annette Champagne, born October 31, 1952 to the late Raymond and June Coponen, created her last masterpiece, poised with beauty amidst the pain on November 26, 2024.
Born in Detroit and spending her first years in the picturesque Atlantic Mine, Colleen was raised in Westland and attended Garden City High School, where she graduated and continued...
Larry Ronald Hampel
Nov 23, 2024
Larry Ronald Hampel of Caro, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born July 28, 1939 in Fremont Township, the son of the late Glen and Pearl (Harbin) Hampel.
In keeping with Larry’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are being...
Rosemarie Ann Markle
Nov 20, 2024
Rosemarie Ann Markle (Miller) went home to be with her Savior at the age of 57 on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She is survived by her three children, Lucas King, Stephen King and Cassandra Lorio (Markle). She is also survived by two granddaughters, her brother Jim Miller and sister Kathryn Hill (Miller). She was preceded in death by her...
Viola N. "Vi" Sugden
Nov 19, 2024
Viola N. “Vi” Sugden of Caro, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. Viola was born September 28, 1932 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Herbert and Agnes (Street) Tolfree. She retired from General Cable where she worked as a Machine Operator. Vi loved gardening and tending to her...
Dennis Dean Wahl
Nov 18, 2024
Dennis Dean Wahl, 73, of Bad Axe, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at Shields Comfort Care in Shields.
Dennis was born January 28, 1951 in Harbor Beach to the late Douglas Sr and Isabelle Wahl. He grew up in Bad Axe and worked for Herford Farms, the seatbelt factory and Bischer Ready Mix. He married Carol...
Marcella Sondra Keel
Nov 18, 2024
Marcella Sondra Keel, 83, of Pigeon, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe.
Marci “Pug” was born July 7, 1941 in Detroit to the late Clinton and Clara (Renn) Reid. She grew up in Marlette. She retired from Kroger, working her way up the ranks, she opened new stores, hiring...
Eleanor Louise Richmond
Nov 16, 2024
Eleanor “Ellie” Louise Richmond, 64, of Filion, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Ellie was born February 3, 1960 in Caro to the late John and Lillian Keipinger. She married John Richmond Jr on August 3, 1985 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne.
Ellie loved to help...
Doris Jean Schuette
Nov 15, 2024
Doris Jean (Siewert) Schuette, age 86, of Pigeon, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care in Bad Axe.
She was born on January 21, 1938, in Bay Port, Michigan, the daughter of the late Henry John and Alvira (Eden) Siewert.
Doris graduated from Pigeon High School in 1956 and received...
Leonard Lewis Souva
Nov 14, 2024
Leonard L. Souva, 78, of Caseville, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Marlette Regional Hospital.
Leonard was born October 29, 1946 in Bad Axe to the late W. Raymond and M. Fran (Gottschalk) Souva. In 1964 he graduated from North Huron High School. He served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. He...
Michael John Dean
Nov 10, 2024
Michael John Dean of Caro, age 75, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his home. He was born November 18, 1948, in St. Louis, the son of the late Earl Reginald and Margaret Marie (Anderson) Dean. Mike graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1968 and went on to study at Michigan State University and...
