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Elsie Mae Spencer
May 31, 2024
Elsie Mae Spencer of Kodak, Tennessee, formerly of Caro, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 31, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Elsie was born June 2, 1933 in Caro, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Spencer) Green. Elsie loved to travel and was particularly fond of exploring the beauty...
Patricia Jean Herzog
May 30, 2024
Patricia J. Herzog, 86, of Pigeon passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at MyMichigan Health in Midland.
Pat was born April 21, 1938 in Owosso to the late Keelan and Margaret (Kristin) Nixon. In 1955 she graduated as valedictorian from Elsie High School. She married Vincent Herzog November 19, 1955; he preceded her in death in 1989. ...
Glennis Ray Griffith
May 29, 2024
Glennis “Ray” Griffith of Caro, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw after a courageous battle with cancer. Ray was born April 20, 1948 in Corbin, Kentucky, the son of the late Genina and Mary E. (Cupp) Griffith. He graduated from Roosevelt High School with the class of...
Vernon James Kasserman
May 29, 2024
Vernon J. Kasserman, 87, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon.
Vern was born June 14, 1936 in Chandler Twp to the late Gordon and Isabella (Young) Kasserman and grew up on the farm where he started driving tractors at 7 years old. In 1956 he graduated from Pigeon...
Dorothy Anna Mccreedy
May 27, 2024
Dorothy Anna McCreedy of Unionville, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Timberline Lodge in Caro. Dorothy was born September 20, 1929 in Sebewaing, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Schroeder) Simon. She graduated from Sebewaing High School and went on to work at the Sebewaing Newspaper for a few years. On December...
William Joseph Laffrey
May 27, 2024
William J. Laffrey, 90, of Bay Port, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.
Bill was born February 7, 1934 in St. Clair to the late William L. and Eva Mae (Dandron) Laffrey. In 1953 he graduated from St. Clair High School and then served 4 years in the US...
Kimberley Charbeneau
May 26, 2024
Kimberley Charbeneau, age 54, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home. Kimberly was born December 12, 1969 in Royal Oak, the daughter of Gilbert and Barbara (Crow) Gunnels. She loved to have a clean house and enjoyed cleaning. You could always find Kim singing along with her songs and watching her shows.
Kim...
Victor "Bomber" Michael Matuszak
May 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Victor “Bomber” Michael Matuszak of Caro. Victor passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 25, 2024 at the age of 81. Victor was born November 19, 1942 in Bay City, the son of the late Stephen & Patricia (Litt) Matuszak. He grew up north of Caro until...
Richard Earl Heil
May 24, 2024
Richard Earl Heil of Harrison, age 71, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Richard was born June 17, 1952 in Bay City.
Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.
Christine Louise Guinther
May 23, 2024
Christine Louise Guinther of Silverwood, age 73, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at McLaren Port Huron, surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born October 18, 1950 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Lafner) Harris. She was united in marriage with Jeff Guinther on August 19, 2000 at the Indianfields Township Park in...
Donald R. Mazure
May 22, 2024
Donald R. Mazure, 80, of Ubly, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Donald was born July 26, 1943, the fifth child of John and Emma (Maurer) Mazure. Donald will be remembered as a truly special person and family member to his brothers, his sister and many nieces and nephews....
John Paul Bender
May 21, 2024
John Paul Bender of Caro, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. John was born July 17, 1938 in Caro, the son of the late Otto & Frances Bender. He was united in marriage with Roberta Lee Cross, and she survives. John learned hard work from an early...
Theodore Valentin
May 20, 2024
Theodore Valentin of Caro, age 94, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at Colonnades Assisted Living in Bay City. Theodore was born May 5, 1930 in Windsor, Ontario, the son of the late Theodore and Margaret (Costigan) Valentin.
A private funeral service will be held with burial following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Virginia M. Bushway
May 15, 2024
Virginia M. Bushway, 75, of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday May 15th, 2024 at The Village of East Harbor in New Baltimore, Michigan.
Virginia “Ginny” was born August 18,1948 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Antoinette Peraino. In 1967 she graduated from Nativity Catholic High School. She married Earl Bushway II “Butch” on October 30, 1970 in...
Paul Randall Elkins, Jr.
May 13, 2024
Paul Randall Elkins Jr. of Fairgrove, age 51, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home. Paul was born February 22, 1973, in Pontiac, the son of Paul R. Elkins Sr. and the late Florence (Woodlock) Elkins. Paul had a passion for cars from an early age and was self-employed for many years working in automotive restoration, later...
Thomas W. "T-Bone" Cockerill
May 12, 2024
Thomas W. “T-Bone” Cockerill of Duluth, Minnesota, formerly of Caro, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2024. T-Bone was born October 29, 1956 in Caro, the son of the late Thomas and Lena (Wilder) Cockerill. He attended Caro High School, where he graduated with the class of 1974. He began his career at Pattullo Sports in Caro...
James William King
May 12, 2024
James William King of Cass City, formerly of Kingston, age 67, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Medilodge of Cass City. James was born March 14, 1957 in Lapeer. He had been employed at Ferguson Block. James enjoyed listening to Hank Williams, Sr., and had often been told he sounded like him when he sang. He loved...
Meta W. Jackson
May 12, 2024
Meta W. Jackson of Caro, age 89, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw. Meta was born March 13, 1935 in North Branch, the daughter of the late Louis and Henrietta (Otherson) Trisch. She graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1952 and went on to study at North...
Stephanie "Jazzy" Nelson
May 9, 2024
Stephanie “Jazzy” Nelson of Caro, age 35, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at her home. Stephanie was born August 24, 1988 in Saginaw, the daughter of Mark and Joan (Rohde) Nelson. Stephanie was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose heart overflowed with love and compassion. Her generosity knew no bounds, and she’d give anyone...
Scott William Snyder
May 8, 2024
Scott William Snyder of Caro, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw. Scott was born May 29, 1961 in Caro, the son of Percy Snyder and Jean (Donovan) Epskamp. On January 1, 1997, he married the love of his life, the former Deborah M. Craig. Scott worked at Six...
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