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Joann Ruth Tomlinson

Joann Ruth Tomlinson

Nov 29, 2023

Joann Ruth Tomlinson of Caro, age 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region. Joann was born July 14, 1930 in Caro, the daughter of the late Reid and Ruth (Joslin) Thurston. She graduated from Caro High School and later went on to work at Schall Elementary School as Secretary for...

Janice Lynn Hull-Terrian

Janice Lynn Hull-Terrian

Nov 29, 2023

Janice Lynn Hull-Terrian, age 63, passed away on November 29, 2023 at her home. Janice was born September 21, 1960, in Flint, the daughter of Robert & Elaine (Huyck) Hull.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Albert "Al" Harris, Jr.

Albert "Al" Harris, Jr.

Nov 27, 2023

Albert “Al” Harris, Jr. of Caro, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 27, 2023. Albert was born July 27, 1958 in Flint, the son of the late Albert, Sr. and Anna (Kowalski) Harris. Albert began working for the State of Michigan in 1979, eventually transferring to the Caro Center in 1989. He retired on...

Alice Eldora Campbell

Alice Eldora Campbell

Nov 26, 2023

Alice Eldora Campbell of Caro, age 90, passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Alice was born September 24, 1933 in Owendale, the daughter of the late Edward and Hannah (Forestner) Schulz. She graduated from Owendale High School and went on to work at Caro Regional Center for over thirty years as a...

Josephine Ann Rockefeller

Josephine Ann Rockefeller

Nov 26, 2023

Josephine A. Rockefeller, 78, of Owendale passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Medical Center in Lapeer.

Josie was born September 19, 1945 in Pigeon to the late Walter and Eleanor (Lucht) Schember.  She graduated in 1964 from Laker High School.  She married Lawrence Rockefeller on September 18, 1965 at the Bad Axe Assembly of...

Raymond Francis Defrates

Raymond Francis Defrates

Nov 24, 2023

Raymond Francis DeFrates of Caro, age 83, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, November 24, 2023 at home. Ray was born October 27, 1940 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of the late Michael DeFrates and Wanda (Maxwell) DeFrates. His journey into the world of business and amusement began as a passion, evolving into a remarkable career where he became...

Ronald "Borody" James Borodychuk

Ronald "Borody" James Borodychuk

Nov 24, 2023

Ronald “Borody” James Borodychuk of Caro, age 73, passed away suddenly on the morning of Friday, November 24, 2023 at his home. Borody was born March 25, 1950 in Cass City, the son of the late Alexander and Evelyn (Hool) Borodychuk. He attended Unionville High School and graduated with the class of 1968. Borody worked as a heavy equipment...

Eugenia "Gena" Lurine Specht

Eugenia "Gena" Lurine Specht

Nov 24, 2023

Eugenia “Gena” Lurine Specht, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS. Gena was born October 19, 1950 in Flint, the daughter of the late Eugene and Lola (Marshall) Lerche. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School and in 1968 she married John Specht, sharing fifty-five years...

Joan Grace Blome

Joan Grace Blome

Nov 24, 2023

Joan G. Blome, 83, of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.

Joan was born May 28, 1940 in Chandler Twp to the late Joseph and Louise (Roestel) McArdle.  She graduated from Pigeon High School.  On November 29, 1958 she married Donald K. Blome; he preceded her in...

Beulah Marie Green

Beulah Marie Green

Nov 22, 2023

Beulah Marie Green of Caro, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Hills & Dales Hospital in Cass City. Beulah was born November 29, 1930 in Pigeon, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Harris) Muentener. She graduated from Pigeon High School and on August 20, 1949, Beulah married Delos Green...

Barbara Jean Rumph

Barbara Jean Rumph

Nov 22, 2023

Barbara Jean Rumph of Caro, formerly of Lewiston, age 91, passed away on November 22, 2023 at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side. Barbara was born October 19, 1932 in Flint, the daughter of the late Lee and Mary (Steward) Cox. On November 14, 1953, she married James Francis Rumph in Caro. Together they shared nearly...

Michael William Bauer

Michael William Bauer

Nov 22, 2023

Michael William Bauer of Auburn Hills, formerly of Caro, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2023 at his home. Mike was born July 16, 1968 in Flint, the son of Gerald and Barbara (Press) Bauer. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1986 and went on to attend Central Michigan University and Delta College....

Frank Francis Cox

Frank Francis Cox

Nov 22, 2023

Frank Francis Cox of Caro, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Marlette Regional Hospital under United Hospice Service. Frank was born April 7, 1939 in Pennsylvania. He worked for Pontiac Motors for many years and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing.

Frank is survived by his children, Cindy Trent and James...

Barbara Jean Kaske

Barbara Jean Kaske

Nov 22, 2023

Barbara J. Kaske, 83, of Caseville passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw.

Barbara was born December 11, 1939 to the late Leonard and Edith (Ireland) Elandt.  She married Bernard Kaske on August 11, 1962 in Plymouth.  She retired as a bank manager.  She was a member of Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary.  She...

Randy Allen Zeilinger

Randy Allen Zeilinger

Nov 22, 2023

Randy A. Zeilinger, 64, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home.

Randy was born July 11, 1959 to the late Albert A. and Anna M. (Spencer) Zeilinger. He is survived by his sister Amy Loescher and step-son Brett Rule.

A memorial gathering will be at 5:00pm Wednesday, December 6th at 4384...

Gladys Marie Hayes

Gladys Marie Hayes

Nov 21, 2023

Gladys M. Hayes, 91, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw.

Gladys was born November 10, 1932 in Chandler Twp to the late John and Beatrice (Dailey) Hayes.  She grew up around Owendale and attended several country schools.  She was a homemaker, care giver and farmhand.  She was a former...

Lloyd Samuel Fritz Sr.

Lloyd Samuel Fritz Sr.

Nov 20, 2023

Lloyd S. Fritz Sr., 83, of Owendale passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe surrounded by his family.

Lloyd was born July 25, 1940 in Greenleaf Twp to the late Alvin and Geraldine (Carson) Fritz.  He married Betty Welchner on April 20, 1968 at the Owendale United Methodist Church.  ...

Marilyn Ruth Sylvester

Marilyn Ruth Sylvester

Nov 19, 2023

Marilyn Ruth Sylvester of Caro, age 78, a devoted child of God, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, following a lengthy illness. She was born September 14, 1945, in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Clare and Lena Volz. She went on to marry George Sylvester and he preceded her in death. Marilyn enjoyed sewing, creating handmade...

Mary Ann Cortimilia

Mary Ann Cortimilia

Nov 16, 2023

Mary Ann Cortimilia of Cass City, age 48, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at United Hospice of Marlette. Mary was born May 20, 1975 in Cass City. Mary’s sister fondly remembers the day that baby Mary was brought home from the hospital, and how overjoyed she was that God had answered her prayers...

Howard E. Johnson Iii

Howard E. Johnson Iii

Nov 16, 2023

Howard E. Johnson III of Akron, age 64, passed away at home on November 16, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Howard was born on March 26, 1959 in Caro, the son of Ron and Mary Ann (Parks) Warju and the late Howard E. Johnson II. He graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1978....

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