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Richard Earl Heil

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joel Martin Henrichs

Joel Martin Henrichs

May 8, 2024

Joel Martin “Jody” Henrichs of Caro, peacefully passed away at his home, Janet’s Villa Adult Foster Care, in Caro on May 8, 2024 at the age of 77.

Joel was born in Ft. Payne, Alabama to the late Vernon L. Henrichs and Mae (Rockman) Henrichs on August 29, 1946. He was the second of four children.

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Gerald John Platko

Gerald John Platko

May 8, 2024

Gerald J. Platko, 85, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw.

Jerry was born May 23, 1938 in Saginaw to the late John and Eleanor (Urban) Platko.  In 1956 he graduated from Holy Rosary High School in Saginaw.  He married Mary Jean Vescio on May 18, 1957 at Holy Rosary...

Vicki Andrews Riley

Vicki Andrews Riley

May 7, 2024

Vicki Andrews Riley of Caro, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by all of her children. Vicki was born April 11, 1953 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Albert and Nancy (Hudock) Andrews. She graduated from Prince George High School with the class of 1971 and went on...

William "Pat" Miller

William "Pat" Miller

May 7, 2024

William “Pat” Miller of Caro, age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Covenant Healthcare – Cooper in Saginaw. Pat was born September 12, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Day) Miller.

Throughout his life, Pat's life epitomized the spirit of giving and community, deeply touching the lives of everyone...

Donna Jean Casey

Donna Jean Casey

May 7, 2024

Donna Jean Casey, 87, of Livonia, formerly of Port Austin, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Corewell Health Farmington Hills.

Donna was born April 5, 1937 in Detroit to the late James and Gladys (Bushey) Casey.  She moved to Huron County as a child and graduated from Elkton High School.  She worked in the grocery business...

Nancy  Elizabeth Fletcher

Nancy Elizabeth Fletcher

May 6, 2024

Nancy Elizabeth Fletcher of Akron, age 70, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home. Nancy was born April 24, 1954 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Leonard and Irene Elizabeth (Hack) Fletcher. She graduated from Bridgeport High School with the class of 1972 and went on to attend classes at Saginaw Business Institute. Nancy was...

Barbara  Jean  Diehl-Carpenter

Barbara Jean Diehl-Carpenter

May 5, 2024

Barbara Jean Diehl-Carpenter of Caro, age 86, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at United Hospice Service of Marlette. Barb was born April 3, 1938 in Marlette, the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Forbes) Boyne. She married Gerald Diehl, Sr. in 1958, their marriage was blessed with five children and over thirty-three years of memories. Gerald...

Donald Marcel Verfaillie

Donald Marcel Verfaillie

May 5, 2024

Donald M. Verfaillie, 65, of Caseville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home in Caseville.

Donald was born December 18, 1958 in Detroit to the late Marcel and Eleanor (Persyn) Verfaillie.  He grew up in Detroit and moved to Caseville later in life.  Growing up he enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and fishing.  He also enjoyed...

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