Melvin Ernest Hartz
Feb 14, 2026
Melvin Ernest Hartz of Port Hope, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Harbor Beach. He was born December 8, 1938, in Port Hope, the son of the late Ernest and Emma (Pleiness) Hartz. Melvin grew up on the family farm and started working early, building many of the silos in the Port Hope area. He went...
Alexis Marie Rainey
Feb 14, 2026
With broken hearts, yet profound gratitude for the time we were blessed to share with her, we announce the passing of our beautiful and deeply cherished girl, Alexis Marie Rainey. Alexis passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. She was born July 8, 2002 in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Allison...
Georgina Ramos Santos
Feb 14, 2026
Georgina Ramos Santos of Elkton, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Bay Shores Senior Care in Bay City. Georgina was born on February 22, 1937, in Falfurrias, Texas, to the late Pedro and Elida (Alvarado) Ramos. In her younger years, Georgina was a migrant worker with her family, which is what eventually brought her to...
Dale Albert Christner
Feb 14, 2026
Dale Albert Christner of Pigeon, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home at Country Bay Village in Pigeon. Dale was born on December 6, 1933, in Caseville, Michigan, to the late John and Rhea (Haist) Christner and was a 1951 graduate of Pigeon High School. He married Joyce Roestel on October 4, 1958, at...
Michael "Mike" Ralph Dixon
Feb 13, 2026
Michael (Mike) Ralph Dixon of Sand Point, age 78, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at U of M Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Michael was born on September 22, 1947, to Dr. Ralph C. and Betty B. Dixon in Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Michigan.
Mike was a 1965 graduate of Laker High School, where he was active in sports and sang...
William Robert Harmon
Feb 11, 2026
William Robert Harmon of Traverse City, age 69, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born June 9, 1956 in Berkley. After high school, he attended Montcalm Community College where he earned an associate’s degree in computer science. He started his own company, 4Seasons, and worked as...
Elaine Marie Fisher
Feb 9, 2026
Elaine Marie Fisher of Caro, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 9, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Norton) Hessell. Elaine graduated from Royal Oak High School and went on to marry Dean Fisher in 1954 in Royal...
Cynthia Marie "Cindy" "Lulu" Hollingsworth
Feb 9, 2026
Cynthia Marie “Cindy” “Lulu” Hollingsworth of Burt, formerly of Caro, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. Cynthia was born October 15, 1946 in Detroit. She had a deep love for music, enjoyed spending time outdoors, and liked collecting jewelry that reflected her vibrant personality.
Cindy will be lovingly remembered by two sisters and their spouses, Josephine &...
Nelda Ann Stevens
Feb 8, 2026
Nelda Ann Stevens of Caro, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 16, 1944 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Hurshel and Carmen (Curtis) Adams. Nelda graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1963. She went on to work at various restaurants, bartending...
Steven Donald Diehl
Feb 5, 2026
Steven Donald Diehl of Caro, age 63, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor following a brief illness. Steven was born on February 23, 1962, in Davison, the oldest son of Vernon and Donna (Cross) Diehl. A lifelong Michigan resident, Steve was born and raised in the state he proudly called...
Maxine Lois LaJoie
Feb 5, 2026
Maxine Lois LaJoie of Caro, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. She was born January 24, 1939 in Metamora, the beloved daughter of the late James and Edna (Ball) Simmons. Maxine graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1958.
In the summer of 1954, Maxine met the love...
Richard C. Biddinger
Feb 4, 2026
Richard C. Biddinger, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at United Hospice Service in Marlette.
Richard was born June 24, 1936 at home on the family farm near Pompeii, Michigan during the Great Depression. From a very young age, he learned to work on the farm. He graduated from high school in St. Johns went on to...
Eric Taylor
Feb 2, 2026
Eric Dale Taylor, of Caro, age 64, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Sanilac County Medical Care Facility. He was born on March 15, 1961, in Flint, the son of the late George and Jane (Lerche) Taylor. Eric attended Lakeville High School and proudly served in the United States Navy.
He enjoyed sports, especially football and baseball, and...
Mandi Lynn Martin
Feb 1, 2026
Mandi Lynn Martin of Caro, age 33, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Mandi was a brave, strong, proud, and deeply thoughtful soul who cared for and loved everyone she met. She now joins her beloved twin sister, Molli Martin, and her cherished mother, Lori Martin, reunited together in Heaven.
Mandi was born on...
Daniel "Dan" Scott Bouverette
Feb 1, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Scott Bouverette, 43, of Bad Axe passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Dan was born on March 29, 1982, in Bad Axe, Michigan to Debra (VanEpps) Bouverette and the late Randy Bouverette and was a 2000 graduate of Laker High School. He worked as a mechanic and truck driver for W.A. Herford & Sons Farms. Dan...
Judy J. Fleming
Feb 1, 2026
Judy J. Fleming of Caseville, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. Judy was born in Pigeon on December 7, 1954, to the late James and Mildred (Osborne) Fleming and was a 1973 graduate of Laker High School.
She spent over twenty years with the Pigeon Telephone Company and was an officer...
Larry Allen Werner
Feb 1, 2026
Larry Allen Werner, 90, of Sand Point passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Larry was born August 1, 1935, in Pewamo, MI, to the late Irvine and Elaine (Wagle) Werner. He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1954, where he was awarded Athlete of the Year. Larry married his high school sweetheart...
Okamay Alice Neahusan
Feb 1, 2026
Okamay Alice Neahusan of Caro, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Medilodge of Cass City. She was born in Flint on June 28, 1942, the daughter of the late Nathan and Dorothy (Sines) Reeves. Okamay married the love of her life, Daniel Neahusan, on June 13, 1964. Their marriage was blessed with over sixty-one years and...
Cailyn Ann Ruth
Jan 31, 2026
Cailyn Ann Ruth of Pigeon, age 13, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. She was born on April 26, 2012, in Bad Axe, the daughter of Cory and Rebecca (Cameron) Ruth and was an eighth grader at Laker Schools. Cailyn was a kind and loving soul who lit up any room she entered....
Kenneth "Ken" A. Campbell
Jan 31, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” A. Campbell of Caro, age 81, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Ken was born on November 6, 1944, in Caro, to the late Harold and Pauline (Taylor) Campbell and attended Caro High School. After school, Ken worked for the Shady Hollow Golf Course for several years before starting...
