Bert W. Dubs
Nov 20, 2016
Bert W. Dubs, age 62, passed away November 20, 2016, at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Bert was born November 4, 1954, in Pigeon, to William and Valaria (LaLonde) Dubs. He was united in marriage on February 10, 1973, to Linda Rievert, in Bach, MI. He worked for Tower/Active as a tool and die setter. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, metal detecting,...
Richard S. Ross
Nov 20, 2016
Richard S. Ross, age 84, of Sebewaing, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016, at his home. Richard was born in Warren, Michigan, son of the late Stephen and Genevieve (Derengowski) Ross. He married Mitsue Wakasugi on April 8, 1957, in Sapporo, Japan. Richard served his career in the U.S. Airforce and was honorably discharged from the as a CMSGT. He...
Phillip H. Kreager
Nov 20, 2016
Phillip H. Kreager, 79, of Caseville died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at home. Phil was born September 16, 1937 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Sophia Kreager. He graduated from Detroit Cass Tech High School in 1956. He served in the US Army Reserve for 11 years. He worked as an electrician for IBEW #58 before moving from Detroit...
Mark A. Perez, Sr.
Nov 19, 2016
Mark A. Perez, Sr. of Caro, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Mark was born September 24, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of the late Antonio & Margarite (Sostita) Perez. He enlisted in the United States Army and later served in the National Guard. Mark was...
Doris Mae Witkovsky
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,...
Della Gettel
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...
George Batrin
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.
Ruth L. Kurish
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....
Robert J. "Bob" Main
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...
James B Richards
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...
Shirley Ann Paganini
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,...
Jean Grace Berry
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...
Vernetta Margaret King
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,...
Linda E. Johengen
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....
Vincent "Ray" Huizar
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...
Vera Mae Gonyou
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...
Harold Norman Schmitz
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...
Wilma R. Kraft
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...
Viola I. Phelps
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...
Joan Bernice Retzler
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...
