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Ronald L Farver

Ronald L Farver

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...

Buddy Earl Byrnes

Buddy Earl Byrnes

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...

James R. Hartman

James R. Hartman

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...

Derrick Edward Rasch

Derrick Edward Rasch

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...

Verna M. Eichler Wright

Verna M. Eichler Wright

Oct 17, 2016

Verna M. Eichler Wright, 96 of Pigeon, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born in Pigeon on February 9, 1920 and was the daughter of Alfred and Greta Mae (Wurtz) Eichler. She was a 1937 Pigeon High School graduate. On September 2, 1939, she and Nelmer W. Wright were united in marriage...

Dr. Kathryn Ann Sandlin

Dr. Kathryn Ann Sandlin

Oct 16, 2016

Dr. Kathryn Ann (Knoll) Sandlin of Caro, age 63, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Kathy was born February 27, 1953 in Cass City, the daughter of Mary (Romzek) Knoll and the late Charles W. Knoll. A natural student by nature, Kathy graduated from Caro High School in 1971 and...

Maxine F. Kauffman

Maxine F. Kauffman

Oct 13, 2016

Maxine F. Kauffman, 74 of Pigeon, passed away at home on Thursday, October 13, 2016 while under hospice care. She was born to Earl L. and Martha R. (Long) Miller in Midland on June 26, 1942 and was a 1961 graduate of Midland High School. On April 21, 1962 she was united in marriage with William Clayton Kauffman in Midland,...

Donna Jean Haag

Donna Jean Haag

Oct 13, 2016

Donna J. Haag, age 86, of Sebewaing, passed away October 13, 2016, in the comfort of her own home. Donna was born July 12, 1930, in Akron, to the late Fred and Bessie (Ingham) Davis. She graduated from Akron High School. Donna married Clarence Haag on August 26, 1950, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. She enjoyed listening to...

Luella S Ewald

Luella S Ewald

Oct 11, 2016

Luella S. Ewald age 95, lifelong resident of Elkton, passed away Tuesday evening, October 11, at her home while under hospice care.

She was born June 26, 1921 in Brookfield Twp at the home of her parents the late Charles and Louise (Steinman) Fritz.

On August 28, 1943, she was united in marriage to Arnold...

Richard F Heintz

Richard F Heintz

Oct 9, 2016

Richard F Heintz age 69, lifelong resident of Pigeon, went to be with his Lord Sunday morning, October 9, following a long illness.

He was born January 18, 1947 in Pigeon to the late George and Emma (Christner) Heintz. Rich graduated from Laker High School in 1965.

On November 13, 1971, he was united in...

Sandra Kay Sears

Sandra Kay Sears

Oct 8, 2016

Sandra Kay Sears, 70, of Caseville, died Saturday October 8, 2016 at her home under hospice care. Sandy was born March 31, 1946 in Detroit to the late Johannes and Johanna (Peters) Wensink. She graduated from Lake Shore High School in St. Clair Shores in 1964. She married Hanlon Gary Sears on June 5, 1965 in St. Clair Shores....

Tammie Sue Pillsbury

Tammie Sue Pillsbury

Oct 7, 2016

Tammie Sue Pillsbury, age 54, passed away peacefully on her birthday October 7, 2016, after a long battle with cancer, at her home with her family by her side. Tammie was born October 7, 1962, in Pigeon, the daughter of Donnie (deceased) and Rosella (Faber) Naffien. She married Robert E. Pillsbury on June 23, 1981. She became a Licensed Practical...

Robert Richard Balzer

Robert Richard Balzer

Oct 7, 2016

Robert R. Balzer, age 83, of Unionville, passed away October 7, 2016, at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. Robert was born January 3, 1933, in Akron Township, to the late Alex and Eva (Jacoby) Balzer. He married Marilyn Langlois on August 11, 1951. She after 44 years of marriage she passed away October 16, 1995. He is a...

Frederick A. Collison

Frederick A. Collison

Oct 7, 2016

Frederick Arthur Collison, 75 of Pigeon, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at Home Sweet Home Assisted Living. He was born September 17, 1941. He was baptized October 1941 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Berne, by Rev. A.W. Hueschen. He attended school at St. John's and Pigeon School. He was confirmed at St. John's on April 3, 1955. He...

Barbara Wood

Barbara Wood

Oct 5, 2016

Barbara Wood of Caro, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Barb was born April 14, 1939 in Ohio, Illinois, the daughter of the late Donald and Irma (Baumgartner) Brewer. She came to Battle Creek as a child and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School before attending...

Patricia Kaye Campbell

Patricia Kaye Campbell

Oct 4, 2016

Patricia Kaye Campbell of Caro, age 72, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kaye was born July 30, 1944 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Fred and Jean (Hicks) McMullen. She moved from Bad Axe to Caro as a...

Bradbury R Gilbert

Bradbury R Gilbert

Oct 4, 2016

Bradbury R Gilbert age 95 of Pigeon died Tuesday October 4, at Courtney Manor.

He was born July 23, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Luther and Florence (Ames) Gilbert.

On April 12 1958, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Filion of Bad Axe. In 1953, she was assigned to the Naval Air...

John R. Prikopa

John R. Prikopa

Oct 3, 2016

John R. Prikopa, age 84, of Pigeon, formerly of Sebewaing, passed away Monday morning, October 3, 2016, at Rose Garden Senior Living. John was born January 15, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Ladimer and Margaret Prikopa. After high school graduation he entered the US Air Force. He then married Carol Ianella on July 29, 1956 at St....

Vicki J Cox

Vicki J Cox

Oct 3, 2016

Vicki J Cox age 61, of Bad Axe passed away peacefully on her father’s birthday, Monday morning, October 3, at her home while under hospice care. She was born September 5, 1955 in Lima, OH to the late Carl and Wilma (Harbert) Cowden Sr. Vicki worked as a nurse’s aide at The Heritage in Findlay, OH for many years...

Pete Jacob Falkenberg

Pete Jacob Falkenberg

Oct 2, 2016

Pete J. Falkenberg, 20, of Caseville, died accidentally Sunday, October 2, 2016 while working on his Jeep. Pete was born September 12, 1996 in Bad Axe to David and Terri (Anaman) Falkenberg. He graduated in 2014 from Caseville High School, where he had also attended the Huron Area Tech Center. He was 8 weeks from finishing his degree in...

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