Obituary Listing

Aug 13, 2025

Ruth Mary Likens of Caro, age 102, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 surrounded by her family at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. She was born August 18, 1922 in Columbia Twp., the daughter of the late Leo and Lillian (Hare) Lewis. Ruth graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1941 and went on to...

Aug 13, 2025

James Melvin Smith, 85, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

James was born June 11, 1940 in Detroit to the late Melvin and Shirley (Johnson) Smith. In 1958 he graduated from Detroit Denby High School. He married Loretta Bidolli on July 18, 1959 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Detroit....

Aug 13, 2025

Susan L. Pawlowski, 72, of Pigeon passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. Susan was born on July 10, 1953, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, to the late Allen and Lois (Roberts) Pawlowski. In accordance with Susan’s wishes, cremation is to take place. The family has chosen to celebrate her life in private...

Aug 12, 2025

Larry Gene Dill, 74, of Billings, Montana, passed away on August 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 4, 1951, Larry lived a life defined by service, friendship, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Larry served proudly in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973, carrying the values...

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Edward Ames, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1981 in Grand Rapids, the son of Randall and Becky (Allen) Ames. Robert graduated from West Ottawa High School where he was very active in athletics. He played soccer and basketball and loved participating in the Gus Macker tournaments. Robert took...

Aug 9, 2025

Blaine Thomas McGowan of Caro, age 36, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center – Cooper in Saginaw. Blaine was born October 19, 1988 in Wyandotte, the son of Kelly (McGowan) Cook. After graduating from high school, Blaine explored a variety of different career paths including construction and farming. His greatest joy, however, was being behind...

Aug 8, 2025

Chad R. Diebel, 46, of Pigeon passed away on August 8, 2025. Chad was born on April 1, 1979, in Cass City to parents Richard and Lois (Dubs) Diebel. Chad was united in marriage with the former Kristine Champagne on September 15, 2007, at St. Felix Catholic Church in Pinnebog. Chad was employed at the Co-Op Elevator...

Aug 6, 2025

Sandra Morgan Hickey of Fairgrove, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at her home. Sandy was born March 19, 1932 in Jackson to the late Marvin and Lois (Stoughton) Males. She graduated with the first graduating class of Handy High School in Bay City in 1948 and began her working career in 1951, following her graduation...

Aug 4, 2025

James Allen Garcia of Caro, age 54, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at McLaren – Flint, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 20, 1971, the son of the late Orville Dean & Consuelo (Garcia) Nickerson.

After graduating from Midland Christian Academy in 1991, James began his career in security on Mackinac Island...

Aug 1, 2025

Michael John Guzik, age 72, formerly of Caseville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. Born on August 4, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, Michael was the only son of the late Stanley and Bertha (Mattson) Guzik. A proud graduate of Pershing High School in Detroit (Class of 1970), he went on to earn...

Jul 29, 2025

Amy R. Gagnon, age 47, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Amy was born January 23, 1978 in Lapeer.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to Ransford Collon Funeral Home.

Jul 29, 2025

Jennifer Dawn Nitz of Cass City, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 27, 1968, the daughter of the late Ernest and Hazel (Whidden) Nitz. Jenny graduated from Sebewaing High School and went on to work at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community for fifteen years....

Jul 27, 2025

Dale John Sakuta of Caro, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born June 14, 1951 in Saginaw, the son of the late Frederick and Isabel (Fodo) Sakuta. Dale graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1969. He went on to work for General Motors Saginaw Metal Casting, retiring...

Jul 23, 2025

Charlotte Y. Swick of Caro, age 87, passed away on July 23, 2025 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living with her family by her side. She was born on October 9, 1937 in Caro, the daughter of the late Cleon and Evelyn (Robinson) Dennis. Charlotte graduated from Caro High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Swick on October...

Jul 23, 2025

Ernest “Ernie” Frederick Buchholz, Jr., 85, of Elkton passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Courtney Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bad Axe. Ernie was born on March 9, 1940, in Elkton, Michigan, to the late Ernest Sr. and Marie Wurst Buchholz and was a 1958 graduate of Elkton High School. He...

Jul 22, 2025

Kurt Howell of Reese, age 48, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a lingering battle with ALS. Kurt was born August 14, 1976, in Saginaw, the son of Larry and Cindy (Poppy) Howell. After graduating from Reese High School, Kurt took classes at Delta College for a few years. He worked in various jobs, mainly in...

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Ann Smith, 77, of Valparaiso, Indiana and formerly of Port Austin, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.  Mary was born on May 20, 1948, in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Peter and Christina (Zimpkoski) Klosowski. Mary attended North Huron Schools in Kinde, MI and graduated...

Jul 20, 2025

Michael Wilson Bearden of Caro, age 83, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1942 in Muskegon, the son of the late Ralph and Virginia Bearden. Michael graduated from Birmingham High School and went on to earn his associate degree from Alma College. On August 3, 1974, he married the...

Jul 20, 2025

David Allen McComb of Caro, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. He was born July 9, 1983, in Cass City to Douglas and Joanne (Lawrie) McComb. From a young age, it was clear Dave was sharp and creative. He was a true jack of all trades, skilled in anything he put his hands to. Whether fixing...

Jul 19, 2025

Angela “Angie” Lark Prill, 48, of Pigeon passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Angie was born on February 27, 1977, in Bad Axe, Michigan, to Betty Hoover and the late Frank Prill, and was a 1995 graduate of Caseville High School. Angie spent her working years with the Michigan Sugar Company in Sebewaing, spending over 25...