Obituary Listing

Jul 15, 2024

Geraldine E. Cilc, 92, of Caseville, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at home under hospice care.

Gerry was born June 21, 1932 in Detroit to the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Turville) Fisette.  She married Anthony Cilc on October 31, 1950 in Bowling Green, Indiana; he preceded her in death on April 25, 2019.

Gerry...

Jul 13, 2024

Ellen L. Wolford, 96, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro.

Ellen was born August 13, 1927 in Deerfield Twp to the late Cecil and Leone (Stephenson) Larkin.  She graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit and later attended Michigan State University studying Early Childhood Education.  She married...

Jul 11, 2024

Stanley Fessler, Jr. of Caro, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Stanley was born December 20, 1928 in Ypsilanti, the son of the late Stanley, Sr. & Hallene Ruby (Stader) Fessler. As a young man, Stanley worked at the family restaurants his father owned in Ypsilanti and Wayne. In 1943, his family...

Jul 10, 2024

Raymond J. Bates of Caro, age 80, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper in Saginaw. Ray was born April 7, 1944 in Ypsilanti where he was raised by Lena (Pancake) Collier. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1962 and was active in the band, enjoyed tennis, and was introduced to his love of...

Jul 10, 2024

Josephine “Joyce” Houghteling of Caro, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born June 12, 1939, the daughter of the late Alvin and Vernita (Harris) Jaster. She graduated from Kingston High School and went on to work at a number of jobs, retiring from TI Automotive at the age of...

Jul 10, 2024

Lonnie L. Herr, 75, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Pinckney while under hospice care.

Lonnie was born January 24, 1949 in Imlay City to the late George and Stella (Spencer) Herr.  He married Toni Heim on June 13, 1970 in Imlay City; she preceded him in death on January 4, 2016.

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Jul 6, 2024

Deborah Ann Hunter of Caro, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her home following a courageous second battle with cancer. Deb was born June 1, 1959 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late William and Nora (Laughlin) Hunter. She grew up in Gagetown and graduated from Cass City High School with the class...

Jul 3, 2024

Tom Allen Wark of Akron, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Country Comfort Spectrum of Light AFC Home in Caro. Tom was born April 23, 1947 in Bay City, the son of the late Ralph and Betty (Keyser) Wark. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army. Tom married the former...

Jun 28, 2024

Richard P. Dixon, 80, of Caseville, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home.

Richard was born September 30, 1943 in Detroit to the late Phanon and Flora (Vinz) Dixon.  In 1961 he graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit and then received his Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University in Electrical Engineering.  He then...

Jun 26, 2024

Selena F. Burrick, 65, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at home under hospice care.

Selena was born March 21, 1959 in Mt. Clemens to Gary Burrick and Mary Hardy.  She graduated from Lakeview High School and served in the US Air Force, stationed in Japan.  She worked at the Riverside Bar, Blue Water Inn...

Jun 24, 2024

Heaven gained a precious angel as Doreen Miller, 94, of Pigeon, went to her eternal home on June 24, 2024 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon.

Doreen was born December 11, 1929 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Rev. Robert and C. Jennie (Goldsworthy) McLean.  In 1947 she graduated from Grass Lake High School and...

Jun 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Huston Michael. He departed this world on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the age of 43. John was born April 24, 1981 in Flint, the son of Annette (Lewis) Adkins and the late Terry Michael. He was an intelligent and creative man full of wit and humor....

Jun 21, 2024

Kurt D. McKenzie, 64, of Elkton, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2024 at home.

Kurt was born August 3, 1959 in Bad Axe to Max and Doris (Varney) McKenzie.  In 1977 he graduated from Laker High School and hitchhiked across the US.  He worked as a finish carpenter, including building his own home.  He was friendly and...

Jun 18, 2024

Sheila Lyn Bolger of Caro, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw after a courageous battle with cancer. Sheila was born June 22, 1962 in Aurora, Colorado and grew up in Louisville, Mississippi. For more than twenty years, Sheila served as a medical assistant in both the Detroit and...

Jun 18, 2024

Robert F. Wargnier, 83, of Caseville, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

Bob was born June 12, 1941 in Detroit to the late Albert Sr. and Ethel (Hebbard) Wargnier.  He married Sharron Woodruff on September 22, 1962 in Port Huron; she preceded him in death on April 24, 2014.  He enjoyed hunting...

Jun 17, 2024

Geraldine Margaret (Snell) Miller, 94, of Port Austin, left this mortal coil on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Geraldine graced the world with her presence on June 12, 1930 in Owosso, Michigan to the late Fred and Pearl (O'Conner) Snell. Geraldine graduated in 1948 from Utley High School and went on to...

Jun 16, 2024

Jeanne Elizabeth Smith Vella Pavia of Caro, age 67, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Jeanne was born November 3, 1956 in Cass City, the daughter of Beverly Jeanne (Warren) Smith and the late Donald LeRoy Smith. She attended Caro High School, night school in Marlette, and went on to Delta...

Jun 15, 2024

Marilyn K. Baublitz of Caro, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born September 12, 1940 in Reese, the daughter of the late Earl & Irene (McPherson) Bauman. She attended Baker Elementary, a one room schoolhouse, through eighth grade before attending Reese High School where she...

Jun 14, 2024

Sharon Loraine Schank of Caro, age 78, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw. Sharon was born August 26, 1945 in Marlette, the daughter of the late Arthur and Wilma (Hall) Titus. She graduated from North Branch High School with the class of 1963 and went on to attend Baker Business...

Jun 13, 2024

Samuel R. Dicks of Caro, age 71, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home. Samuel was born May 27, 1953, in Cass City, the son of the late Alexander and surviving Margaret (Sharp) Dicks.

As a beloved son, brother, father, grandpa, life partner, cousin, uncle, nephew, friend, Sam had one of the kindest...