Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2016

Doris Mae Witkovsky, age 90, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Doris was born April 27, 1926 in Caro, the daughter of the late George & Gertrude (Fenner) Martindale, and was a lifelong area resident. She was united in marriage to Donald Witkovsky on November 21, 1947 in Caro,...

Nov 17, 2016

Della Gettel, age 94, of Sebewaing, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2016, at Scheurer Long Term Care Facility in Pigeon. Della was born May 12, 1922, in Sebewaing Township, to Henry and Elizabeth (Schweitzer) Gaeth. She married Floyd Gettel on January 10, 1942, at New Salem Lutheran Church. Floyd died on March 3, 1984. Della was employed at Best Tackle...

Nov 16, 2016

George Batrin of Metamora, formerly of Caro, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Metacare in Metamora. He was born January 27, 1931 in Washington, Pennsylvania. In keeping with George's wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are being planned at this time.

Nov 15, 2016

Ruth L. Kurish of Caro, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Marlette Hospice Residence in Marlette. Ruth was born November 3, 1920 in Richville, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Radina) Heinlein. She was united in marriage with Henry Kurish on February 24, 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1964....

Nov 15, 2016

Robert Joseph "Bob" Main, 58 of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Born in Flint on June 19, 1958, he was the son of Marvin R. and Barbara J. (McAra) Main. He graduated from Ubly High School in 1976, and earned his Masters Degree in Banking from the University of Colorado. Bob worked with...

Nov 11, 2016

James B. Richards, age 57, of Pemberville, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Bay Park Hospital, Oregon, OH. He was born on December 14, 1958 in Fremont, OH to Scott and Marveline (Brolhost) Richards. As a boy he lived in Elkton, MI and graduated from Laker High School. For over 15 years he worked at...

Nov 11, 2016

Shirley A Paganini age 86 of Bad Axe, died peaceful at her home while under hospice care.

She was born November 19, 1929 in Detroit.  She married Louis F Paganini and they raised their three children in Dearborn Heights. Louis preceded her in death in 1978. Shirley remained in Dearborn Heights until her health began to fail,...

Nov 9, 2016

Jean Grace Berry of Caro, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Jean was born April 17, 1928 in Port Hope, the daughter of the late Albert and Theresa (Schave) Pleiness. She was united in marriage with Stanley Berry on October 20, 1956 in Detroit, and Stan preceded her...

Nov 8, 2016

Vernetta M. King, 78, of Kinde, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Bronson Healthcare in Battle Creek. Vernetta was born September 14, 1938 in Detroit to the late David and Marion (Clos) Gosselin. She graduated from Detroit’s Annunciation High School in 1956. On January 24, 1959 she married Joseph Dale King. He preceded her in death on October 14,...

Nov 7, 2016

Linda E. Johengen of Caro, age 56, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2016. Linda was born August 11, 1960 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Chester and Marion (Guthrie) Johengen. She had been employed at various jobs throughout the community. Linda was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, and enjoyed attending games or watching them on T.V....

Nov 7, 2016

Vincent "Ray" Huizar of Akron, age 84, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2016 at his home. He was born January 22, 1932 in Poteet, Texas, the eldest son of the late Antonio A. and Geronima (Martinez) Huizar and brother to Ermina (Daniel) Monville, Edward (Elsa "Jane"), Jerome and Antonio Huizar. Ray's family moved from Texas when he...

Nov 7, 2016

Vera Mae Gonyou, age 89, of Sebewaing, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016, at Bay Medical Care Facility in Essexville. Vera was born January 14, 1927, in Oxford, the daughter of the late John A. and Sarah M. (Mathieson) Feldman. She married Russell M. Gonyou on August 7, 1949, in Oxford at the Congregational Church. She worked at Ogg Cleaners...

Nov 7, 2016

Harold N. Schmitz, 88, of Caseville, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care. Harold was born April 6, 1928 in Detroit to the late Norman and Celina (Claeys) Schmitz.  He graduated from Detroit De La Salle Catholic High School in 1946.  He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. On January 12, 1952...

Nov 7, 2016

Wilma Rosa Kraft, 91, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. She was born December 12, 1924 in Bach, MI to the late Charles & Rosa Luckhard. She was baptized at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Bach and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Wilma graduated from Sebewaing High School in the class of 1944 and then began her studies...

Nov 6, 2016

Viola I. Phelps of Caro, age 106, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Carey's Young At Heart AFC Home in Caro. Viola was born June 22, 1910 in Detroit, the second oldest of twelve children born to the late Friedrich and Minnie (Wegert) Freewald. At age nine, the family moved to Franklin, and in 1928 they moved...

Nov 4, 2016

Joan B. Retzler, age 81, of Unionville, passed away November 4, 2016, at Bay Medical Care Facility in Esssexville. Joan was born October 21, 1935, in Bay City, the daughter of the late Roland and Bernice (Lapan) Knight. She married Richard Retzler on May 12, 1956 in Sebewaing. She worked as a cook at many local restaurants and was a...

Nov 3, 2016

Jacob Wilson of Caro, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home. Jacob was born March 16, 1984 in Sonora, California. In keeping with Jacob's wishes, cremation has taken place. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider contributions to the donor's favorite charity.

Nov 3, 2016

Emery JR. Vandemark of Caro, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw, following a brief illness. He was born November 14, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late Emery & Vera Pearl (Mulholland) Vandemark. A lifelong Caro resident, JR. began work as a young man at Hamp Curry...

Nov 2, 2016

Patricia Catherine "Kay" Fessler of Cadillac, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cadillac. Kay was born May 28, 1929 in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of the late Martin and Olive (Raddicliffe) Mertaugh. She graduated from Cedarville High School prior to attending and graduating from Bay City...

Nov 1, 2016

Brenda Sue Schafer, age 50, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully November 1, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. Brenda was born June 4, 1966, in Saginaw, to Alex and Joanne (Doepker) Schafer. She worked for 25 years as a waitress at Main Street Café in Pigeon, where she was very well liked by her customers. She...