Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2025

Patricia Ann Welch of Caro, age 57, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehab in Mayville with her loving family by her side. Patty was born April 7, 1967 in Cass City, the daughter of Lillian (Roberts) Gerstenberger and the late Marvin Welch, Jr. Patty had a vibrant personality and a big heart that...

Mar 10, 2025

Robert Thomas Yax, 61, of Kinde, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

Robert was born April 4, 1963 in Flint to the late Gerald and Marion (Gosselin) Yax.  In 1981 he graduated from Flint Central High School.  He retired in 2020 after 24 years employment with General Motors. Robert was a beekeeper...

Mar 9, 2025

Katherine Marie Long-Gwisdalla, age 64, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, March 9, 2025 after a decade long battle with cancer. Katherine was born November 20, 1960 in Detroit, the daughter of Gerald Long and Ida Olivero. She was a nurturing caretaker before going to business school, ultimately leading her into secretarial work in the mental...

Mar 9, 2025

David Edward Luther, age 66, of Caro, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1958, to the late Robert and Jacquelyn (Rose) Luther. David graduated from high school and built a career as an arborist, working in the field for over 30 years. On October 22, 1988, he married Tina...

Mar 8, 2025

Julia Lee Holmes “Julie”, age 65, died peacefully at her home Saturday, March 8, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends. Although she was raised in Detroit, her favorite days growing up were spent on her family’s property “Up North” in Caro. She was an excellent student, particularly in art and science and as a teenager won a significant...

Mar 8, 2025

John Peck, age 82, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Carriage House Nursing and Rehab in Bay City. John was born December 21, 1942.

In keeping with John's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Mar 8, 2025

Angela Marie Alto, of Caro, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Flint, at the age of 56. She was born on July 30, 1968, the daughter of Emily Alto.

From an early age, Angela was driven and determined. She graduated early from Sandusky High School at just seventeen and...

Mar 7, 2025

Jane Anne Rosenau, age 80, of Sebewaing, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home. Born November 2, 1944 in Cass City to the late John and Dorothy (McHenry) Kenney, Jane retired as the Director at Oakwood Senior Center. She cherished her upbringing on Saginaw Bay, found joy in traveling with family and friends, and had a...

Mar 7, 2025

Alan J. Fletcher, 59, of Port Austin, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at home.

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Mar 7, 2025

Carol Louise Stahl, age 88, of Bay Port, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, Michigan.

Carol was born March 11, 1936, in western Michigan to the late William and Alice Elizabeth (Bailey) VanNortrick. She graduated from Owendale High School.

She was married to Robert K. Stahl...

Mar 7, 2025

George Martin Behm, 81, of Pigeon, passed Friday, March 7, 2025 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

George was born March 20, 1943 in Pigeon, and was the son of the late Oscar and Eleanor (Weideman) Behm.  He married Florence Bolzman on July 15, 1967 at New Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Sebewaing.

George was...

Mar 6, 2025

Phyllis May Sharpsteen, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on hospice care with her grandsons by her side, on March 6, 2025.

Phyllis was born in Hillsdale County, Camden, Michigan, on the family farm, to Harold A and Dorothy C (Nevins) Jagger. She attended Camden Frontier Schools, graduating from Hillsdale High School. She then attended...

Mar 3, 2025

Deloris Isabelle (Hover) Trisch of Caro, formerly of Akron, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Bradenton, Florida. She was born on September 14, 1927, in Akron, the daughter of the late Dorus and Ethel (Beatenhead) Hover. Deloris graduated from Akron High School and married Floyd “Jim” Trisch on October 25, 1947. Together,...

Mar 2, 2025

Frederick T. Bauer, age 99, of Sebewaing, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, after a short stay.

Frederick was born in Sebewaing on August 29, 1925, to Albert and Emma (Wissner) Bauer. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School, finishing the 8th grade. He joined the United States Navy at...

Mar 1, 2025

Marcia Kay Schuette, 67, of Pigeon, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Saginaw.

Marcia was born August 11, 1957 in Pigeon to the late Leroy and Marjorie (Burger) Gnagey of Bay Port.  Marcia enjoyed helping on the family farm, especially bottle-feeding calves.  She attended Bay Port Elementary, Pigeon Junior High and Laker High School.

Mar 1, 2025

Penny Drappeaux of Bay Port, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Penny was born April 23, 1952 in Ferndale, the daughter of the late Emilio & Evelyn (Toman) Martinez. She graduated from Ferndale High School with the class of 1970 and held several...

Feb 28, 2025

Kevin J. Ravel, 65, of Port Hope, passed away calmly Friday, February 28, 2025 at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron.

Kevin was born September 21, 1959 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan to the late James and Anna Marie (Affer) Ravel.  He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1977.  Kevin attended Northwood Institute before joining the US...

Feb 26, 2025

Dean Lee Clinesmith of Silverwood, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home. He was born December 12, 1953 in Cass City, the son of the late Cecil and Elaine (Kratz) Clinesmith. Dean graduated from Kingston High School and went on to work at Grady’s and later B-Dry System for over twenty-five years. He enjoyed...

Feb 26, 2025

Donald Frank Putman, age 77, of St. Charles, formerly of Sebewaing, passed away at his home February 26, 2025.

Don was born on March 2, 1947 to Frank and Beulah Putman. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1965. He then attended Michigan Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science. He joined the United States...

Feb 25, 2025

Larry Lee Heinitz, age 68, passed away February 25, 2025, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, the place he called home for many years, formerly of Sebewaing. He was born in Cass City on April 27, 1956, to the late Lawrence and Florence (Holzwart) Heinitz.

Larry worked for many years at Tower in...