Obituary Listing

Apr 12, 2025

David Paul Szumlinski of Caseville, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born July 1, 1941 in Detroit, the son of the late Joseph and Czeslava “Tessie” (Kurel) Szumlinski. Following school, Dave joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam war....

Apr 11, 2025

Dale Elmer Roller of Saginaw, formerly of Unionville, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home in Saginaw. He was born November 21, 1945 in Caro, the son of the late Marion (Stoll) Roller and Elmer & Alice (Hartwell) Roller. Dale graduated from Unionville Community High School with the class of 1963. He went on...

Apr 10, 2025

Lorraine M. Dutcher 1948~2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine Mary Lorentz Dutcher. Lorraine passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility.

Born October 24, 1948 to Mona (Anderson) and Herbert L Lorentz of Sebewaing, Lorraine graduated from Sebewaing High School in...

Apr 9, 2025

Marlene “Molly” Agnes Bass, age 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Meadow Lane Memory Care in Bad Axe. Molly was born April 24, 1943, the daughter of the late Martin and Marie (Gelnaw) McGee. On August 13, 1966, she married Ronald Bass, their marriage was blessed with fifty-eight years of marriage together. Molly retired in 2001...

Apr 8, 2025

Loraine (Miller) Fluegge of Elkton, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. She was born on June 11, 1943, in Detroit, the daughter of the late John and Albertina (Kuck) Miller. Loraine was a proud member of the first graduating class of Laker High School in 1961. Later that year, on...

Apr 7, 2025

Michael Ruth, 74, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2025 at home.

Mike was born October 27, 1950 in Bad Axe to the late Francis and Lucy (Yax) Ruth. In 1968 he graduated from Laker High School. He served two years in the US Army, including one year in Vietnam. He began working on...

Apr 6, 2025

God welcomed another angel in heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones. Karla “with a K” was 78 years young when she passed away. She was born on October 26, 1946 in Lapeer, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Smith) Jackson. Karla “with a K” loved traveling, quilting, riding motorcycles, camping, watching...

Apr 1, 2025

Debra Joyce Praschan of Caro, age 68, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Debbie was born May 13, 1956 in Royal Oak, the daughter of Betty (Wilson) Isbell and the late Bob Isbell. Debbie attended Milford High School where she graduated with the class of 1974, and went on to continue her education at Oakland...

Apr 1, 2025

Clark Purdy of Rochester, Michigan, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Born September 12, 1930, in Caro, Michigan, to Charrie and Alfred Purdy, Clark led a life filled with love, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.

Clark often spoke of the strong influence of his small-town upbringing,...

Mar 31, 2025

Thomas Donald Chapman, Jr. of Caro, age 62, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Tom was born February 26, 1963 in Saginaw, the son of the late Thomas Donald and Barbara (Doutre) Chapman, Sr. He married the former Shara Gay Gosson on May 7, 1994 in Reese. Over the years, Tom built a successful career, starting with owning...

Mar 31, 2025

Richard “Richie” Ernest Wichert, II, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025. Richie was born May 24, 1988 in Flint, the son of Richard, I and Trisha (Savage) Wichert. After graduation, he spent many years working as a tree trimmer, most recently with Trombley’s Tree Service of Mount Morris. He had a deep love for the...

Mar 31, 2025

Beth Lynn Skinner of Caro, age 71, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Beth was born February 6, 1954 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Lyle and Elizabeth (Miller) Holik. She attended Caro High School and later went on to dedicate her life to hard work and service. Over...

Mar 29, 2025

Marjean "Molly" Harder

1937-2025

Marjean Molly Harder, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 29 at her home in Bay Port with her family at her side.

She was the daughter of Bertha L. (Wyman) and William C. Deering and was raised by her mother and step father Bertha and Albert Roeber.

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Mar 28, 2025

Joyce Irene Schad of Caro, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 26, 1941 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary (Strickland) Guild. Joyce graduated from Cass City High School with the class of 1960. She worked in various optometry offices...

Mar 27, 2025

Dorothy A. Gruehn, age 94, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Dorothy was born in Pigeon on April 12, 1930, to the late David and Mary (Wolfram) Vollmer. She married Leon C. Gruehn on April 18, 1953 in Pigeon. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1991.

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Mar 27, 2025

William “Billy” James Farver of Pigeon, age 53, passed away on the morning of March 27, 2025 at Covenant HealthCare Center in Saginaw. He was born July 14, 1971 in Pigeon, the son of the late William and Georgina (Danyluk) Farver. Billy graduated from Laker High School with the class of 1988. He went on to weld for Moco...

Mar 25, 2025

Glen Miracle of Cass City, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born August 21, 1931 in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of the late Hillary and Hazel (Harris) Miracle. Glen worked as a fuel system engineer at Walbro Corporation for over twenty years. On November 4, 1949, he married...

Mar 24, 2025

John Wesley Crawford went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025.

John was an amazing, devoted husband to Deann Kay Crawford for 43 years. John lived a long, fulfilling life. He was a son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, friend, role model and exceptional man to so many people! He was the "teacher"...

Mar 24, 2025

Obituary for Shirley May Simmet (née Bachman)

Shirley May Simmet (née Bachman), 80, of Sebewaing, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Bay City, Michigan. Born on September 16, 1944, to Philip and May Bachman, Shirley was a lifelong resident of Sebewaing, where she raised her family and made a lasting impact through her love, kindness, and...

Mar 22, 2025

The Lord called home our beloved Mary Margaret Hall on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. True to her nature, she faced it with fierce determination, declaring, “Let’s get this done, I have things to do!”

Born on December 13, 1946, in Caro, Mary was the fifth of seven children blessed...