Laree Fairbanks
Feb 13, 2025
Our loving mother, LaRee, passed away in her home in Dayton Township, Michigan, surrounded by family, on February 13, 2025. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer five months earlier.
Thelma LaRee Schnebly Fairbanks was born on December 28, 1954 to Daniel and Anna Schnebly in Mesa, Arizona. She was the twelfth child of what...
Joan Margaret Phipps
Feb 13, 2025
Joan Margaret Phipps, age 87, of Holly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Carey’s Young at Heart in Caro. Joan was born on January 27, 1938, in Gloucester, England, where she was raised and received her education.
During the Vietnam War, Joan and her sister, Pam, often attended dances at the local...
William James Diachenko
Feb 13, 2025
William James Diachenko, 89, of Bay Port, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at home.
Bill was born October 14, 1935 in Bay Port to the late Peter and Caroline (Meske) Diachenko. He graduated from Bay Port High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired from Pigeon Manufacturing as a press operator and worked part-time farming...
Sally Joyce Sakon
Feb 13, 2025
Sally Joyce Sakon, age 91, of Unionville, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home on hospice care.
Sally was born February 17, 1933 in Pinconning to Frank and Bertha (Dylan) Romanik. She married Richard Gene Sakon in May 1973. She worked 25 years as a machine operator at Sebewaing Industries, many years for Bay Port...
Mary Catherine Jones
Feb 10, 2025
Mary Catherine (Riley) Jones of Caro, age 61, was welcomed into heaven by God and her family who had gone before her on Monday, February 10, 2025. Mary was born June 1, 1963 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Robert and Marilyn (Bunker) Riley. She grew up in Vassar and graduated from Vassar High School in 1982. In...
Louis M. Robles
Feb 10, 2025
Louis M. Robles, 100, of Elkton, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.
Louis was born March 25, 1924 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Frances (Rodriguez) Robles. He served in the US Army in World War II. He married Geraldine Mattice on June 19, 1946; she preceded him in death...
Marilyn Ann Prich
Feb 10, 2025
Marilyn A. Prich, age 91, of Owendale, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bad Axe.
Marilyn was born October 7, 1933 to the late Leonard and Martha (Weippert) Neumann. She married Albert Prich on December 15, 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. They were married 71 years...
Ruth Elaine Damm
Feb 9, 2025
Ruth Elaine Damm, 97, of Bay Port, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.
Ruth was born November 17, 1927 in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Wesley & Pearl (Geiger) Kretzschmer. She graduated from Pigeon High School with the class of 1945 and furthered her studies at...
Virginia Marie Royale
Feb 8, 2025
Virginia Marie Royale of Fairgrove, age 72, passed away on February 8, 2025. Virginia was born January 14, 1953 in Brown City, the daughter of the late Harry and Erma Royale.
No services are planned at this time.
Edward "Eddie" John Lajoie
Feb 7, 2025
Edward “Eddie” John LaJoie of Caro, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 7, 2025 at United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. He was born October 29, 1930 in Caro, the son of the late Raymond and Ellen (Walsh) LaJoie. He attended Caro schools and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1952, proudly...
Marvin "Bud" Allen Curl
Feb 7, 2025
Marvin "Bud" Allen Curl of Caro, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region. He was born June 2, 1935 in Tindall, South Dakota, the son of the late Allen and Edith (Engels) Curl. The oldest of five children, Marvin grew up on the family farm in South Dakota, helping tend the fields and...
Diann Lou Errer
Feb 7, 2025
Diann Errer, 63, of Pinnebog Rd, Bad Axe, MI, passed away peacefully at McLaren Bay Region Hospital on February 7, 2025. Diann was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend, known for her kindness, work ethic, and love of family.
Diann was born October 6, 1961 and raised in the Thumb, Diann began her career...
Rev. Elton Robert Bickel
Feb 6, 2025
Rev. Elton R. Bickel, 87, of Pigeon, formerly of Elkton, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.
Pastor Bickel was born February 4, 1938 in Columbus, Wisconsin to the late Reuben and Rose (Miller) Bickel. He was baptized March 20, 1938 in Reeseville, Wisconsin and confirmed April 6, 1952 at...
Michael J. Contway
Feb 5, 2025
Michael J. Contway, 75, of Bay Port, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Brian’s House in Essexville.
Mike was born December 2, 1949 in Detroit to the late Leo and Edith (Doree) Contway. In 1968 he graduated from Clarenceville High School in Livonia and attended Schoolcraft College. He married Janet Ford on October 27, 1979 in...
Robert Paul Yoder
Feb 5, 2025
Robert Paul Yoder, 61, of Caseville, MI, originally born and raised in Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 5, 2025. As were the family’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Robert was born to Howard James Yoder and Rosa Lea Doolin in Fairfield, Iowa on April 5, 1963. Robert attended Pekin High...
Ronald Joseph Gross
Feb 5, 2025
Ronald Joseph Gross, 73, of White Rock, Michigan, died February 5, 2025 at Huron County Care Facility, Bad Axe.
Ronald was born February 4, 1952 at Hubbard Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe, Michigan, the son of Carl and Evelyn (Champagne) Gross. Ronald’s family attended St. Felix Catholic Church when he was growing up. Ron graduated from Laker...
Shelley Elizabeth (Schwaderer) Roland
Feb 4, 2025
Shelley Elizabeth (Schwaderer) Roland of Kingston, formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 3, 1953, in Cass City, the daughter of the late William Bayne and Irene (Furlepa) Schwaderer.
Shelley was a graduate of Kingston High School and went on to...
Harold Lloyd Justice
Feb 4, 2025
Harold Lloyd Justice of Oxford, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 surrounded by his family at Heritage Hill Assisted Living. He was born on June 30, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of the late Lewis and Mariam (Cox) Justice.
Harold is survived by his children and their spouses, Michael &...
William "Nick" Checkley
Feb 4, 2025
William “Nick” Checkley of Caro, age 59, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 with his family by his side. Nick was born November 19, 1965, to the late Linda Campbell and was lovingly raised by Curtis L. Campbell from a young age.
Nick graduated from Laker High School in 1983. He went on to obtain certificates in...
Duane Joseph Ropp
Feb 4, 2025
Duane J. Ropp, 92, of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.
Duane was born May 4, 1932 in Pigeon to the late Elmer and Mary (Keim) Ropp. In 1950 he graduated from Pigeon High School. He married Elaine Swartzendruber on July 30, 1954 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church.
Duane...
