Obituary Listing

Mar 30, 2024

Chrise Lee Esckelson of Mayville, age 69, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. Chrise was born August 16, 1954 in Flint, the son of the late Albert and Marie (Garner) Esckelson. On November 20, 2013, Chrise was united in marriage with the former Connie Slater. He worked for and retired from Local 324 Operators Union...

Mar 28, 2024

Edward M. Schember, 89, of Elkton, died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Ed was born October 13, 1934 in Oliver Township to the late Alfred and Lydia (Staehli) Schember.  He graduated from Elkton High School in 1952.  Ed's life work and passion was dairy farming.  He enjoyed gardening and...

Mar 27, 2024

Allen Duane Thorp of Mayville, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born May 25, 1942 in Caro, the son of the late Duane and Mary (Hawley) Thorp. On a fateful blind date, Allen met the former Marilyn McLeish and the couple later united in marriage on...

Mar 26, 2024

William "Billy" John Heck, 65, formerly of Pigeon, passed away at Harper University Hospital in Detroit on March 26, 2024.

Billy was born on September 29, 1958 in Pigeon to the late Emil and Fern Heck.  He was a 1976 graduate of Laker Schools and worked as a Hi-Lo driver for Tower in Elkton.

Billy...

Mar 22, 2024

Thelma IV Roland of Cass City, age 92, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper in Saginaw, surrounded by the love of her family. Thelma was born May 14, 1931 in North Carolina, the daughter of the late Marion & Vista (O’Dell) Early. She was united in marriage with Mack Lawson Roland in 1949...

Mar 22, 2024

Doreen Susan Hepfer of Caro, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. Doreen was born April 14, 1951.

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

Mar 20, 2024

Howard L. Tucker of Kingston, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Howard was born October 5, 1946, in Flint, the son of the late Howard M. Tucker and Vivian (Green) Tucker Beebe. He was united in marriage with the former Bonnie Ellen Lester on August 30, 1963, at the Tuscola...

Mar 18, 2024

Dorothy Mae Britton of Caro, age 94, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. Dorothy was born July 10, 1929, in Wells, the daughter of the late Earl Oscar and Violet (McCrary) Maule. On April 1, 1951, Dorothy married Donald M. Britton in Caro. Their marriage was blessed with over forty-five years...

Mar 17, 2024

Janice Louise Wilson of Caro, age 81, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home in Caro. Janice was born December 22, 1942, in Caro, the daughter of the late John and Kathryn Weidman. Janice attended Caro High School and graduated with the class of 1960. After high school, she embarked on several adventures to numerous destinations,...

Mar 17, 2024

Teresa Lyn Rockefeller, 55, of Ubly, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home.

Terri was born September 13, 1968 in Decatur, Georgia.  She grew up in Orlando, Florida, moving to Bad Axe when she was in the fifth grade.  She graduated from Bad Axe High School.  She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, family vacations,...

Mar 17, 2024

R. Jerry White, 87, of Elkton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home under hospice care.

Jerry was an only child, born to Ralph and Marie White on February 13, 1937 in Hillsdale, Michigan. He was named after his father but was called by his middle name. Graduating at age 17, he entered the US Navy...

Mar 17, 2024

Martin F. Knost, 88, of Port Austin, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home under hospice care.

Marty was born March 29, 1935 in Detroit to the late Felix M. And Mary Ann (O’Neil) Knost.  Marty served in the US Army from 1955 to 1958 in France.  When he returned home he received a degree in...

Mar 15, 2024

William G. Gifford Sr., 83, of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Bill was born October 24, 1940 in Flint to the late Elvaro and Geneveive (Batrow) Gifford.  He served in the National Guard and worked for the City of Flint in the Sanitation Department.

Mar 9, 2024

Donna Adella Athanasoff, age 100, of Caro, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Hertiage Hill Assisted Living. Donna was born on April 18, 1923, the daughter of the late James and Elsie (Murphy) Crantas. She grew up in Pontiac and graduated as Salutatorian from Pontiac Central. Donna worked in the restaurant industry for fifty-five...

Mar 9, 2024

Kathleen M. Kopacz, 72, of Harper Woods, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Kathi was born February 28, 1952 in Detroit to the late John and Emily (Sosnowski) Kopacz.  She graduated from Bishop Gallagher High School in Harper Woods in 1970.  She enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in Port...

Mar 9, 2024

Edward P. “Squeak” Wiederhold, 79, of Elkton, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home under hospice care.

Ed was born November 4, 1944 at home in Oliver Twp to the late Philip and Annabelle (Grigg) Wiederhold.  He married Mary June Wolschleger on August 1, 1975 in Bad Axe.  Ed was a jack of all trades...

Mar 6, 2024

Gerald L. Heilig, 93, of Elkton, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Gerald was born December 8, 1930 in Minden City to the late William and Margaret (Oswald) Heilig.  He served in the US Army from January 1952 to December 1953.  He married Frances Kesterke on August 10,...

Mar 6, 2024

Suzanne M. Krohn, 44, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Suzie was born December 20, 1979 in Pigeon.  She grew up in Elkton and graduated in 1998 from Laker High School.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from Thomas Cooley...

Mar 5, 2024

Wilma Darlene Thompson of Caro, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born July 12, 1938 in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Genina and Mary (Cupp) Griffith. In 1967, Wilma married Arthur L. Thompson. Their marriage was blessed with nearly thirty years, six children, and...

Mar 3, 2024

Shirley Ann Pawlak, 81, of Owendale, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw.

Shirley was born July 18, 1942 at home in Chandler Twp to the late Matthew and Amy (Carson) Jaworski.  She was in the Laker High School Class of 1962.  She married Joseph Pawlak on August 17, 1963 at St....