Obituary Listing

Nov 1, 2016

Thomas E. Jahr, Jr., age 69, of Sebewaing, passed away November 1, 2016, at Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville, following a 7 week illness. Tom was born on July 8, 1947 (along with his twin sister, Jeri) to Thomas E. Jahr, Sr. and Lorraine (Rievert) Jahr in Pigeon, MI. Tom graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1965 and...

Oct 31, 2016

Alfred S. Gorleski of Caro, age 94, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 following a lingering illness. Al was born December 14, 1921 in Saginaw, the son of the late Joseph & Eva (Lacki) Gorleski. He was a 1940 graduate of Weidman High School, now Chippewa Hills, and was a starting member of the school's state championship basketball...

Oct 31, 2016

Daniel T. Ellesin of Cass City, age 40, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Caro Community Hospital. Dan was born May 30, 1976 in Caro, the son of George "Mark" and Sandra (Lawry) Ellesin. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator in North Dakota prior to health issues that prevented him from working. Dan was...

Oct 28, 2016

Duril Martindale of Caro, age 82, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Duril was born August 21, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late George and Gertrude (Fenner) Martindale. He was a retired Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict, earning a Bronze Star, and...

Oct 27, 2016

Edward Periso of Cass City, age 53, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Hills & Dales General Hospital in Cass City. Ed was born June 28, 1963, the son of Edward and Shirley (Critzman) Periso. He is survived by four sons, Scott Periso (Melissa) of Kingston, Edward Periso, Jr. (Laura) of Kingston, Michael Periso (Sara) of Deford,...

Oct 27, 2016

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4. Norman L. Avery of Caro, age 80, passed away and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was...

Oct 27, 2016

Bradley A. Neal, 59, of Caseville died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Magnum Care of Saginaw. Brad was born November 21, 1956 in Pigeon to the late Clinton and Bette (Poley) Neal. He was a 1974 Caseville High School graduate. He worked in landscaping for many years at Scenic Golf Course and currently at Lee’s Landscaping. He was a...

Oct 24, 2016

James G. Fitzgerald of Caro, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living, following a period of declining health. Jim was born July 19, 1931 in Caro, the son of the late William H. & Berneice A. (Riley) Fitzgerald. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1949 and was an...

Oct 24, 2016

Franklin G. Haag of Fairgrove, formerly of Unionville, age 72, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Meadowbrook AFC Home in Fairgrove. Frank was born on April 18, 1944 in Cass City, the son of Herman and Esther (Becker) Hagg. He was a lifelong resident of Tuscola County. Frank was a member of the Moravian faith and his...

Oct 24, 2016

David E Tait age79 lifelong Chandler Twp farmer passed away Monday afternoon, October 24, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe.

He was born March 3, 1937, in Lake Twp, at the home of his parents, the late LeRoy and Florine (Pechette) Tait. He grew up on the family farm in Lake Twp. and graduated from Elkton High School...

Oct 23, 2016

Andrew M. Lasiewicki of Caro, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Andy was born February 4, 1935 in Wells Township, the son of the late Anthony and Sophia (Biesczak) Lasiewicki. He was a Caro High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict....

Oct 23, 2016

Edward A. "Pop Bottle" Harris of Caro, age 79, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his residence. Ed was born November 15, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edward & Genevieve (Heilman) Harris, and has been a long term resident of Caro, living at Hilltop House since April 30, 1985. Ed loved to...

Oct 23, 2016

Marilee Ann (Clothier) Cilc, 86, of Caseville, formerly of Saginaw, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her home. Marilee was born May 23, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Carlton and Helene Clothier. She married James "Ike" Cilc, ,the love of her life, on January 27, 1951. He survives her. They were married 65 3/4 years. She worked for...

Oct 22, 2016

Theodore G. Dorics of Caro, age 70, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at his home. Ted was born February 27, 1946 in Cass City, the son of the late Theodore G. Dorics, Sr. and Julia (Sokol) Dorics. He graduated with the Caro High School class of 1964 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after, serving during...

Oct 22, 2016

Edward F. Kirkey of Caro, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro, following a lengthy illness. Ed was born December 28, 1936 in Saginaw, the son of the late Frank Kirkey and Frances (Halcli) Kirkey. He was raised in Saginaw and began working in the grocery business at eleven years...

Oct 21, 2016

Barbara A. Ensign of Caro, age 62, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. Barbara was born February 15, 1954 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Ronald and Evelyn (Shepard) Camp. She was raised in Bay City and graduated from Caro High School. Barb was trained as a medical assistant...

Oct 20, 2016

Ronald L Farver age 80, of Elkton passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 20, with his family at his bedside.

He was born September 8, 1936 in Chandler Twp. at the home of his parents, the late Floyd and Dorothy (Furness) Farver.  He grew up on a farm north of Elkton and graduated from Elkton High School...

Oct 19, 2016

Buddy Earl Byrnes of Caro, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at his home. Buddy was born January 30, 1950, in Pontiac, the son of the late Earl and Anna (Goodwin) Byrnes. He was united in marriage with the former Susan Ducharme on February 19, 1983 in Hadley, and she survives him. Buddy served in the...

Oct 19, 2016

James Ralph Hartman of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Caro, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Jim was born May 6, 1945 in Cass City, the son of Cecile (McAlpine Hartman) Howk and the late Ralph Hartman. He was a 1963 graduate of Caro High School. As a youth, he worked at Heavenrich's...

Oct 18, 2016

Derrick E. Rasch, age 49, of Unionville, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2016. Derrick was born in Saginaw on July 10, 1967, son of Larry Rasch and Connie (Ainsworth) Doxey. He married Barbara Neumann on November 10, 1990. He owned and operated GEM Installation and GEM Forestry. Derrick was a jack of all trades, enjoyed collecting vintage snowmobiles, Harley...