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Lorraine Marjorie Metzger

Lorraine Marjorie Metzger

Feb 3, 2024

Lorraine M. Metzger, 90, of Elkton, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024  at Satchell's Assisted Living in Caro.

Lorraine was born September 21, 1933 in Pigeon to the late Arnold and Amanda (Wurst) Schuette Sr.  She graduated from Pigeon High School.  On November 29, 1952 she married Donnie H. Metzger at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne; he...

David Wagar

David Wagar

Feb 2, 2024

David Wagar, age 67, passed away on February 2, 2024 at Weston Road Assisted Living in Burton. He was born December 1, 1956.

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

Robert A. Sprague

Robert A. Sprague

Feb 2, 2024

Robert A. Sprague, 81, of Bay Port, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at his son’s house in Caseville under hospice care.

Bob was born March 10, 1942 in Argyle to the late Russell and Helen (Pallas) Sprague.  He graduated from Bay Port High School and served in the US Navy.  He married Sara Dutcher on February...

Mark William Majors

Mark William Majors

Feb 1, 2024

Mark Majors of Mayville, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at home. Mark was born September 10, 1959 in Saginaw, the son of Mary Jane Pannell and Kenneth Edward Majors.

In keeping with Mark’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Gary  Samuel O'Connor

Gary Samuel O'Connor

Jan 30, 2024

Gary Samuel O’Connor of Caro, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born January 21, 1943 in Detroit, the son of the late Elroy David and Phyllis Marie (Robinson) O’Connor. He worked many different jobs, including Holloway Trucking in Wixom and retiring from LDS trucking in 2007....

Joseph Daniel Guigar

Joseph Daniel Guigar

Jan 29, 2024

Joseph D. Guigar, 85, of Caseville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at home under hospice care surrounded by family.

Joe was born September 27, 1938 in Bad Axe to the late Daniel and Sabina (Dyblias) Guigar.  He graduated in 1957 from Bad Axe High School.  On September 16, 1961 he married Diane Kipfer at St. Roch...

Brenda Gail Wilson

Brenda Gail Wilson

Jan 28, 2024

Brenda Gail Wilson (Corl) of Caro, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born June 15, 1951 in Caro.

Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Charles J. Corl and her mother, Dolores M. Corl (Chambers). She is survived by her brother Kim (Dolores) Corl; her son, Jonathan P. (Sherri)...

Paul Wayne Lapratt

Paul Wayne Lapratt

Jan 26, 2024

Paul “Wayne” LaPratt of Caro, age 91, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community with his family by his side. Wayne was born July 20, 1932 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph “Ludger” and Ara Rose (Flynn) LaPratt. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving...

Susan Spencer Page Clara

Susan Spencer Page Clara

Jan 23, 2024

Susan Spencer Page Clara of Petoskey, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home. Susan was born July 18, 1951, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Spencer Page and Wendell Page, and grew up in East Lansing. She enjoyed summers in Northern Michigan at her family’s Bay View cottage, where she attended Club, sailed, swam,...

Larry W.  Howell

Larry W. Howell

Jan 21, 2024

Larry W. Howell of Reese, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Brian’s House in Essexville. Larry was born January 27, 1944, in Bay City, the son of the late Curtis and Margaret (Murphy) Howell of Fairgrove. On August 18, 1973, he was united in marriage with Cindy Poppy. Larry was a member of St. Michael’s...

Nancy Lee Topham

Nancy Lee Topham

Jan 20, 2024

Nancy Lee Topham of Caro, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Fisher Senior Care & Rehab with her family by her side. Nancy was born March 29, 1949, the only daughter of the late Joseph and Leona (Ihrke) McSkulin. She was born and raised in Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School. While at a...

Nancy Ann Kraft

Nancy Ann Kraft

Jan 20, 2024

Nancy Ann Kraft, 92, of Pigeon, was called home peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at home.

Nancy was born June 12, 1931 in Grayling to the late George and Marian (Breinager) Carpenter.  She was made a child of God through Holy Baptism on April 21, 1935. Nancy  married Lowell E. Kraft on May 3, 1952 in...

Doris Isabel Brown

Doris Isabel Brown

Jan 20, 2024

Doris I. Brown, 92, of Pigeon passed away peacefully at Scheurer Health Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Doris was born September 24, 1931 at home in Bay Port to the late Arthur and Lydia (Quick) Collison.  She attended Snell Elementary School near Bay Port and graduated from Bay Port High School.  She married Donald E. Brown on February...

Gary Frank Reilich

Gary Frank Reilich

Jan 19, 2024

Gary Frank Reilich of Fairgrove, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at McLaren Lapeer Region. Gary was born May 8, 1938 in Ferndale, the son of the late Charles and Nettie (Kouba) Reilich. He graduated from Ferndale High School and joined the Michigan National Guard. On July 27, 1971, Gary married the love of his life,...

Dwayne Alexander Irwin

Dwayne Alexander Irwin

Jan 15, 2024

Dwayne Alexander Irwin, age 45, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home. Dwayne was born May 7, 1978 in Washington DC, the son of Wayne Irwin and Dawn (Serkedakis) Hazelwood. He spent many years working for Skyweb in the tech support department. Skyweb was a prefect fit for Dwayne because he loved any type of computer...

Jeffery Wayne Risdon

Jeffery Wayne Risdon

Jan 15, 2024

Jeffery Wayne Risdon of Bridgeport, formerly of Caro & Frankenmuth, age 42, departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2024 and went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jeff was born on the way to the hospital in Saginaw County on October 1, 1981, the son of Daniel H. Risdon and Patricia A. (Kratz) Risdon....

Jerry Otho Johnson

Jerry Otho Johnson

Jan 14, 2024

Jerry Otho Johnson of Akron, age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at McLaren-Bay Region in Bay City. Jerry was born May 12, 1960, in Bay City, the son of the late Alvin and Frances (Carmona) Johnson. Jerry dedicated many years to his career as a mechanic and autobody painter. Outside of work, he found joy in...

Genevieve Amelia Moore

Genevieve Amelia Moore

Jan 14, 2024

Genevieve A. Moore, 101, of Frankenmuth, formerly of Elkton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw.

Genevieve was born August 25, 1922 at home in McKinley Twp to the late Edward and Mary (Salzer) Sturm.  She married John C. Moore on April 24, 1943 at the Owendale Methodist Parsonage; he preceded...

Lawrence J. Birk

Lawrence J. Birk

Jan 13, 2024

Lawrence J. Birk of Fairgrove, age 66, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Lawrence was born May 12, 1957, in Detroit, the son of the late Lawrence James and Mary Louise (Gautherat) Birk.

In keeping with Lawrence’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.

Betty Lou Fritz

Betty Lou Fritz

Jan 13, 2024

Betty Lou Fritz, 74, of Owendale, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Betty was born April 24, 1949 in Pigeon to the late Frank and Mary (Washe) Welchner.  She graduated from Owen-Gage High School in 1967.  On April 20, 1968 she married Lloyd Fritz Sr. at the Owendale...

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