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Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez

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...

Marjorie Ann Campbell

Marjorie Ann Campbell

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...

Austin B. Hessling

Austin B. Hessling

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...

Joyce Anne Taylor

Joyce Anne Taylor

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.

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Joseph D. Davis

Joseph D. Davis

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.

Russell Herbert Bills

Russell Herbert Bills

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...

Steven N. Holik

Steven N. Holik

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...

Delores A. Cybulski

Delores A. Cybulski

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...

Jeffery Herman Trost

Jeffery Herman Trost

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.  ...

Paul Christopher Kreh

Paul Christopher Kreh

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...

Donna Lea Larson Fraczek

Donna Lea Larson Fraczek

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...

Gerald W. Bauer

Gerald W. Bauer

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...

Carol Lynn Jacques

Carol Lynn Jacques

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...

Katherine Ruth Cruz

Katherine Ruth Cruz

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...

Alexandria Katherine Jordan

Alexandria Katherine Jordan

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...

Martha Ann Buhrie

Martha Ann Buhrie

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,...

Laura Lee Scott Davis

Laura Lee Scott Davis

Jan 12, 2025

Laura Lee Scott Davis of Caro, age 58, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw. She was born on August 4, 1966 in Cass City. Laura attended Caro High School and later went down to Virginia, serving as a volunteer at Beazley Elementary School for several years. While volunteering she made many decorations...

Thomas Arthur Young

Thomas Arthur Young

Jan 12, 2025

Thomas Arthur Young of Unionville, age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Tom was born in Pontiac on July 9, 1950, the son of the late Charles and Inez (Waite) Young. He grew up in the Pontiac area and was a graduate of Pontiac High School. Eventually, Tom moved...

Robert Edward Bauer

Robert Edward Bauer

Jan 12, 2025

Robert Edward Bauer, 99, of Elkton, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon surrounded by his immediate family.

Robert, better known as “Bob”, was born August 29, 1925 to the late Phillip and Catherine (Kumaus) Bauer. He attended Soule Country School and graduated from Elkton High School in 1944.  Upon graduation Bob worked...

Peggy Lynn Parrish

Peggy Lynn Parrish

Jan 12, 2025

Peggy Lynn Parrish, 75, of Sand Point, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at home after a short illness, surrounded by family.

Peggy was born June 22, 1949 in Pigeon to the late Franklin and Doris (Smith) Strauch.  In 1967 she graduated from Owendale-Gagetown High School. She married Donald Parrish on May 8, 1976 at St. Paul...

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