Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2026

Robert “Bob” John Bieri, Jr., 73, of Pigeon, Michigan, passed away on April 3, 2026, at Scheurer Health with his wife and children by his side.

Bob was born on July 2, 1952, in Pigeon, Michigan, to Bud and Lorraine Bieri. He spent his life rooted in the community he loved.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Deb; his son, Chad...

Apr 2, 2026

Bonnie Jean Irvine of Caro, age 85, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer. Bonnie was born December 11, 1940, in Caro, the daughter of the late Carl and Myrtle (VanGuilder) Parsell. She attended Caro Community Schools and following graduation, worked as an attendant nurse at a state hospital facility. She was united in marriage...

Apr 2, 2026

Priscilla Ann Rhodes Bell of Sebewaing, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing. Priscilla was born August 8, 1936, in Caro, to Norman & Mamie (Saffran) Rhodes. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1954. After working two previous jobs, she retired in 1996 from the Caro State Hospital after twenty-nine...

Apr 2, 2026

Patricia Althye Given of Caseville, age 81, passed away at home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born January 16, 1945 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late James and Mary (Venos) Davis. Trisha graduated from Pontiac Northern with the Class of 1963 and went on to attend art school in Detroit. She married the love of her life,...

Apr 1, 2026

Roger Merril Kelly of Caseville, age 84, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1942 to the late Charles and Ellen Kelly. Roger began serving his country in 1960 on the USS Lexington and served in the Vietnam War. He was an avid reader and loved finding treasures at any...

Mar 31, 2026

Charles Edward Berry, Jr. of Sand Point, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on October 12, 1941 in Detroit, the son of the late Charles and Pauline (Luckritz) Berry. Chuck attended Pershing High School before answering the call of his country and proudly serving in the United States...

Mar 30, 2026

Rae L. Reiter of Pigeon, Michigan, formerly of Pennsylvania, was called home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2026. Husband, Rod Reiter was her faithful and loving caregiver throughout her long cancer journey.

Rae was a graduate of Altoona High School in 1964 and married her high school sweetheart on October 10 of the same...

Mar 30, 2026

Thomas A. Draschil, age 80, of Owendale, passed away March 30, 2026 at Aspire Hills & Dales Hospital in Cass City.

Thomas was born in Pigeon on January 13, 1946, to Frank and Alice (Kunisch) Draschil. He graduated from Owengage High School. He enjoyed farming, watching college basketball and football, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and MASH, driving...

Mar 29, 2026

Elsa Mae Lawler Bursch of Caro, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Elsa was born on June 17, 1944, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Clyde Field and Jessie (Higby) Keller. She graduated from high school and went on to become a successful business owner, operating her own embossing company, Topham Inc.,...

Mar 27, 2026

After extended health problems and with his family’s love and support in his final days, Randy Leonard LaPratt of Caro, age 68, passed away with his daughter Miranda by his side on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Fisher Senior Care and Rehab in Mayville. Randy was born on June 24, 1957, in Caro, Michigan, to the late Leonard and Ardith...

Mar 26, 2026

Bonnie Dunham, 85, passed away on March 26th, 2026 at her home in Frankenmuth, Michigan. She will be fondly remembered by those whose lives she touched as “The sweetest person I have ever met”. Bonnie was a loving and caring mother to her two sons, adored her grandchildren, and spent sixty-two years with the love of her life, Dan Dunham.

Bonnie...

Mar 26, 2026

Royal Emerald Vollmar of Unionville, age 98, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Royal was born in Caro on February 13, 1928, to the late Otto and Opal (Butcher) Vollmar. Royal began his lifelong passion for farming with his father on the family’s farm in Columbia township and throughout his life was...

Mar 26, 2026

Pamela Jean Ruby of Caro, age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the LaVinge Home in Burton. Pamela was born on July 5, 1958 in Saginaw, to the late Duane and Janice (Schnarr) Ruby. She grew up in Saginaw in her early childhood and later attended Caro High School.

Left to cherish Pamela’s memory are her children;...

Mar 25, 2026

Lisa Renee Wilmot (Mathews) of Caro, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home in Caro. Lisa was born on September 3, 1963, in Marlette, Michigan, to Linda (Bowerman) Habdas and the late Larry Mathews, and was a 1981 graduate of Kingston High School. It was during high school that she met Scott Wilmot. The...

Mar 23, 2026

With great sadness, we share that Brian Robert Hutchinson, the man, the myth, the legend, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 while at his home. Brian was born on March 1, 1959 in Cass City to the late Donald and Geraldine (Michalski) Hutchinson.

Brian had a deep love for fishing and took every opportunity to share that passion with his...

Mar 21, 2026

Charles Frederick Holzworth of Caro, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community surrounded by the love of his family. He was born September 1, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late Jacob and Winifred (Hickey) Holzworth. Charles graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1953, and later that same...

Mar 19, 2026

Mary Beth Klein, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Wife, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, passed away unexpectedly in North Carolina on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Mary Beth was born on May 13, 1971, to Suzanne and Charles (Sonny) W. McGathy in Sebewaing, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her father, her paternal grandparents Charles E and Lillian (Naffien)McGathy...

Mar 18, 2026

Jason Daniel Peterson, 46, of Akron, passed away at his home on March 18, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1980, in Fosston, Minnesota, to Daniel Peterson and Beverly (Finseth) Fenno. Jason graduated from Thief River Falls High School with the Class of 1998. He went on to work at Arctic Cat for many years before eventually making his...

Mar 18, 2026

Kathryn Rae Smith of Caro, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Northville, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mona (Calkins) Smith. Kate graduated from Walled Lake High School with the Class of 1955 and went on to...

Mar 18, 2026

Douglas Charles Nixon

(July 14, 1938 – March 18, 2026)

Douglas Charles Nixon, age 87, of Akron, was called to his heavenly home On March 18, 2026.

He was born July 14, 1938 in Unionville to Clarence and Vernice (Cosens) Nixon.  His grandparents were Leo and Myrtle Nixon and Charles and Margaret Cosens.  ...