Tom Horn
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Dale Horn, 76, of Pigeon passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Tom was born on June 23, 1949, in Pigeon, Michigan, to the late Roy and Bette (Snay) Horn. He was a 1967 graduate of Laker High School. At age 17, Tom enlisted in the Marine Corp and proudly served...
Christine Marie Gombar
Jan 10, 2026
Christine Marie Gombar of Lapeer, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Caro. She was born on January 12, 1949, in Pontiac.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Gloria Jean Fruchey
Jan 9, 2026
Gloria Jean Fruchey of Fairgrove, Michigan, most recently a resident of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 9, 2026. Gloria was born January 29, 1945 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Bernard and Amelia (Dudek) Czelada. Gloria attended Fairgrove High School and graduated with the Class of 1962. She continued her education at...
Jean M. Logue
Jan 8, 2026
Jean M. Logue of Caro, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Hills and Dales Healthcare in Cass City. Jean was born January 16, 1951 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Matthew and Margaret (Bambach) Fritz.
Jean spent many years pursuing her passion as a home healthcare worker, caring deeply for others. In her free time, she...
Beverly Jean Bakunas
Jan 5, 2026
Beverly Jean Bakunas, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 25, 1928, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Burley and Ruth (Yates) Crumly. Beverly was a lifelong member of Holy Family Parish and a proud high school graduate. Remarkably, at just fourteen years old, she...
Gloria Gehl Smith
Jan 3, 2026
Gloria Gehl Smith of Cass City, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Mediloge of Cass City. She was born on April 10, 1942, in Detroit.
She was loved and supported by members of her community and will be remembered for her laughter and charm, which brightened every room.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Jacob Clare Hanes
Jan 3, 2026
Jacob “JC, Jay” Clare Hanes, 92, of Caro passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community surrounded by his family. Jay was born on September 2, 1933, in Caro, the son of the late Clare and Marie (Odell) Hanes. Jay was a 1951 graduate of Caro High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the...
Belva Jean Holmes
Jan 2, 2026
Belva Holmes passed away on January 2, 2026, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 11, 1931, to the late Melvin and Ellen (Ashcroft) Phillips and was a 1948 graduate of Cass City High School. She then began working at Bauer Candy Company as an accountant. She married Hallie Holmes...
Denise Kennedy
Jan 1, 2026
Denise Kennedy, born on October 31, 1937, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. She dedicated many years of her life as a valued member of the administrative office at the Caro Center. Denise's commitment to her work touched the lives of many, and her colleagues remember her for her dedication, kindness, and professionalism.
Outside of her professional life, Denise was...
Janice Marie Reed
Dec 30, 2025
Janice Marie Reed (Osborn), 68, of Caro passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Janice was born on March 29, 1957, in Caro, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Mary (Mixter) Osborn, and was a 1975 graduate of Caro High School. She worked for Plastech Engineered Products in Caro until its closing in 2008. In...
Joyce Stout
Dec 28, 2025
Joyce Stout, age 71, of Cass City, Michigan, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2025. Born on January 25, 1954, in Flint, Joyce lived a life rooted in compassion, service, and selfless love.
Joyce was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Jean Stephens, and her sister, Mary “Vicki” Thomas.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Michael Stout,...
Joyce Della Spencer
Dec 28, 2025
Joyce Della Spencer, age 66, of Caro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 6, 1959, in Ionia, Michigan, the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Spencer) Kirby. Joyce was a high school graduate who devoted many years to the workforce, including employment...
Cathy Cox
Dec 28, 2025
Cathy Cox of Caro, age 71, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 28, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Cathy was born March 26, 1954 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late John Arthur & Josephine Elizabeth (McDonald) Taylor. Most of her childhood was spent in Bad Axe, except for a brief time when her...
Jay L. Salgat, Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
Jay L. Salgat, Sr. of Caro, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Heritage Hill Assisted Living. Jay was born on July 24, 1934, in Caro, the son of the late Charles and Josephine (Vandervoort) Salgat. He was a proud 1952 graduate of Caro High School.
Jay faithfully served his country in the United States Army, receiving...
Patricia Marie Martin
Dec 27, 2025
Patricia Marie Martin of Caro, age 67, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Covenant Healthcare – Harrison in Saginaw. She was born October 10, 1958 in Caro, the eldest daughter of the late Mark Anthony and Beverly Joann (Cross) Perez, Sr. Patty proudly served as senior class president of Caro High School, graduating...
Grant Gunden
Dec 26, 2025
Delmar Grant Gunden passed suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 72, while visiting family in Rapid River, Michigan.
Born in Pigeon, Michigan on October 2, 1953, son of Delmar and Magdalene Gunden, Grant graduated from Laker High School in 1971 and attended Goshen College in Indiana. Grant was an extremely hard worker, both in his career and...
Douglas "Doug" Strubbe
Dec 25, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Strubbe passed away on December 25, 2025, after a courageous and determined battle with cancer. He was born on November 20, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Virginia Wheeler Strubbe, an opera singer, and David Felwich Strubbe, who worked in radio advertising. From the very beginning, music, storytelling, and curiosity shaped Doug’s life.
Doug spent his early childhood in Cincinnati,...
Cathern "Cathy" Ann Cabala
Dec 25, 2025
Cathern “Cathy” Ann (Wright) Cabala, 80, of Caro passed at her home with her loved ones by her side on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Cathy was born on June 13, 1945, in Caro to the late Claude and Margaret (Montgomery) Wright. Growing up, she attended the Orr-Moore Country School and created many beloved friendships; she attended reunions with her classmates...
James "Jim" Frederick Warren
Dec 24, 2025
James “Jim” Frederick Warren, 83, of Caseville passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing, Michigan, with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 27, 1942, in Detroit to the late Wilbur “Guy” and Maude “Lucille” (Kast) Warren and was a 1960 graduate of Pigeon High School. He enlisted in the United...
Robert A. Tate
Dec 23, 2025
Robert Alan Tate, 75, of Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.
Bob was born May 20, 1950 in Cass City to the late Raymond and Eleanor (Schulze) Tate. In 1968 he graduated from Laker High School. He married Linda Grifka on July 12, 1975 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Bob retired from...
