Shelley Willing
Aug 14, 2024
Shelley Willing of Caro, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Shelley was born on March 15, 1966 in Caro, the daughter of John and Jane Baker. She was a lifelong resident of Caro and a graduate of Caro High School and Delta College. In 2009, Shelley married the love of her life,...
Clara Ackerman
Aug 13, 2024
Clara Ackerman of Caro, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Clara was born October 25, 1937 in Eagle Pass, Texas, the daughter of the late Alijandro and Maria (Lombraña) Alegria. On September 19, 1959, she married Melvin N. Ackerman. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2002. She...
Katie Anna Killian
Aug 11, 2024
Katie Anna Killian of Fairgrove, age 28, passed on Sunday, August 11, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Katie was born on October 13, 1995 in Flint, the daughter of Karyn (Martin) Killian and the late David Killian. She grew up in Fairgrove and attended Akron-Fairgrove High School. She worked for several years as...
Marie Lapratt
Aug 10, 2024
Marie LaPratt of Caro, age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Fisher Senior Care & Rehab Center in Mayville. Marie was born October 1, 1934, the last of fifteen children born to the late Albert & Marie “Loeke” (Houle) Blinke. She lived her entire life on the family homestead and attended a nearby country school before...
William "Billy" Bemis
Aug 8, 2024
William “Billy” Bemis of Marlette, age 90, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Marlette Regional Hospital. Billy was born September 10, 1933 in Fairgrove, the son of the late Earl and Gladys (Hilleker) Bemis. From an early age all the way into his 70’s, Billy loved riding his bike. He could always be found sweeping the floors,...
David Lee Smith
Aug 7, 2024
David Lee Smith, 89, of Cass City, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 7, 2024 at his home. He was born to Charles and Mabel Smith on July 27, 1935 in Cass City and was the eldest of six children. At age eight, he became the “man of the house” when a factory accident took the...
Katrina "Katie" Skelton
Aug 7, 2024
On August 7, 2024, we said goodbye to our beloved Katrina “Katie” Skelton, who passed away surrounded by close friends after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Her journey included fifty rounds of chemotherapy, forty-eight rounds of radiation, and five surgeries. Katie was born to Roger Brock and Mary Wood on October 19, 1973, in Caro, Michigan.
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John David Blanton
Aug 6, 2024
John David Blanton of Ubly, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. He was born September 27, 1963 in Wyandotte, the son of James and Carmen (Alcala) Blanton. John graduated from Waterford Kettering High School and served his country in the United States Army. After his service, he worked as...
Brenda S. Jacques
Aug 5, 2024
Brenda Suzanne Jacques, 71, of Caro, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary’s in Saginaw. Born on February 10, 1953 in Caro to the late Walter and Laura (Martin) Jacques, Brenda devoted over thirty-seven years of her career to T.I. Automotive, retiring in 2010. She had a passion for playing cards, particularly euchre, and cherished...
Donald James Weisenbach, Sr.
Aug 4, 2024
Donald James Weisenbach, Sr., age 80, of Owendale, a proud veteran of the army, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 at Autumnwood of Deckerville.
Doanld was born in Huron County on September 2, 1943, the beloved son of Harold and Thelma (Bossert) Weisenbach. He grew up surrounded by a large family, which included one sister, Barbara...
Sharon Marie Herman
Aug 2, 2024
Sharon M. Herman, age 68, of Unionville, passed away August 2, 2024 at her home on hospice care.
Sharon was born in Cass City, on May 19, 1956, to Aloysius and Eva (King) Goslin. She graduated from USA High School, class of 1974. Sharon married Larry Herman on October 23, 1999 at the Unionville Moravian Church. She...
Paul Bondarenko
Aug 1, 2024
Paul Bondarenko of Akron, age 97, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Rest Haven Home in Grand Rapids. Paul was born January 12, 1927 in Akron, the son of the late Fred and Lena Bondarenko. He graduated from Akron High School with the class of 1944 and later attended Michigan State University for a short course in...
Curtis F. Bolzman
Jul 31, 2024
Curtis F. Bolzman, age 94, of Sebewaing, passed away at Covenant Hospital on July 31, 2024.
Curtis was born in Sebewaing on February 17, 1930, to Ferdinand and Meta (Schroeder) Bolzman. On August 23, 1952, he married Dorothy (Winter) at Immanuel Lutheran Church, married 68 years. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2020. Curtis lived...
David Straub
Jul 28, 2024
David Straub of Caro, age 65, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born March 21, 1959 in Millington.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Caro United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Demyanovich officiating.
Earl W. Dietzel
Jul 26, 2024
Earl W. Dietzel of Caro, age 82, went to celebrate with his Father in heaven on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born on November 25, 1941, to Aaron and Vernia Blakely in Elkton. In 1944, he was adopted by Daniel and Clara Dietzel in Elkton, where he grew...
David Albert Campbell
Jul 23, 2024
David Albert Campbell of Caro, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. David was born on August 7, 1936 in Jackson the son of the late Lloyd and Anne (Campbell) Howie. He attended Kingston High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force, working...
Anne Lynette (Beller) Burkel
Jul 22, 2024
Anne Lynette (Beller) Burkel of Saginaw, formerly of Caro, age 91, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Anne was born April 12, 1933 in Fairgrove, the daughter of the late Henry and Elgene (Cramer) Beller. On October 15, 1955, Anne was united in marriage with Glen Burkel in Fairgrove...
Marilyn Welshans
Jul 22, 2024
Marilyn Welshans, 70, of Bad Axe, died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.
Marilyn was born September 3, 1953 in Jackson to Louise (Waldo) and the late Donald Welshans. She graduated from Laker High School. She worked as a clerk at various businesses. She enjoyed going to the casino, having bonfires, playing BINGO...
Elizabeth “Betty” (Lapratt) Suranye
Jul 21, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” (LaPratt) Suranye of Caro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the age of 92. Betty was born July 29, 1931 in Caro to the late Alexander and Pauline (Jacques) LaPratt, and was the oldest daughter of eighteen children. On June 21, 1952, Betty was united in marriage with Adolph Suranye and the couple was...
Geraldine “Geri” Margaret Starkey Quinn
Jul 20, 2024
Geraldine “Geri” Margaret Starkey Quinn of Caro, age 96, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Heritage Hill Assisted Living, where she received wonderful care for the past three years. Geri was born on April 8, 1928 in Wahjamega to the late Fred and Margaret Starkey. She loved her mom and adored her mother-in-law, Norma Quinn. Geri met...
