Obituary Listing

Jan 28, 2023

My mother Frances grew up in poverty during the Great Depression and endured many hardships during her childhood in greater Detroit. She survived by finding comfort from kind individuals who assured the world held promise for her to experience beauty, joy, and love. They introduced her to alternative playgrounds of literature, art, music, and history, and she found safety...

Jan 28, 2023

Kenneth N. Beckrow, Sr. of Mayville, age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Region. Ken was born July 5, 1943 in Vassar, the son of the late Wilmer and Gladys (Gamet) Beckrow. He grew up in Millington and graduated from high school there with the class of 1961. Shortly after graduating, Ken began a...

Jan 27, 2023

Judy Ruth Babcock of Kalkaska, formerly of Caro, passed away on January 27, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Judy was born February 3, 1939 in Tawas, the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Lewis) Miller. She was employed at Tuscola County Abstract for thirty years. Judy was president of the Business and Professional Women, served...

Jan 25, 2023

Althea Louise Muska of Caro, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at McLaren - Bay Region after a brave battle with cancer. Althea was born April 15, 1956 in Caro, the daughter of the late Victor and Pauline (Gingrich) Rhodes. She graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1975. On April 4, 1975, she...

Jan 25, 2023

Richard "Dick" Poppe of Bay City, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Dick was born August 29, 1937 in Caro, the youngest of four to the late Edwin and Goldie (Faedie) Poppe. He grew up in Caro, delivering newspapers, working at Dibble's 5 & 10 store,...

Jan 23, 2023

Our Rockstar "Rocky" passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette, surrounded by his loving family. Rocky was born June 28, 1943 in Caro, the son of the late Paul and Donna Jean (Hyde) Vollmar. He was a 1961 graduate of Caro High School. Rocky was a fourth-generation farmer. He served on the board...

Jan 20, 2023

Onna Lee Miklovic of Caro, age 84, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, surrounded by her family. Onna Lee was born in Caro on April 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Albert and Suvilla (McAlpine) Faust. She grew up in Caro and graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1956. She married Bernard Miklovic on...

Jan 20, 2023

Gloria Jean Fulkerth of Ortonville, age 79, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Flint. Gloria was born July 11, 1943, the daughter of the late Fred and Mona (Hutson) Yoho. She was united in marriage with Lawrence Fulkerth on June 29, 1963 at Lawrence's mother's house. Sadly, he preceded her in death on...

Jan 20, 2023

Duane R. Schember, 74, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe.

Duane was born April 5, 1948, in Pigeon to the late Walter and Eleanor (Lucht) Schember. He graduated from Laker High School in 1966. He married Marie Brakenberry on May 27, 1967, in Bad Axe.

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Jan 20, 2023

Julia “Julie” Ann Langley, 70, of Caseville, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, January 20, 2023.

Julie was born June 24, 1952 in Pigeon to the late John and Jean (O’Connor) Guster. She attended Caseville Public High School where she met her husband Jim, and they were happily married for 55 years. Anyone who got the...

Jan 19, 2023

Ed Faust of Caro, age 70, passed away in Saginaw at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Ed was born March 22, 1952 in Caro, the son of Dorothy (Demo) and the late Elmer Faust. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1970 and went on to further his studies in the arts...

Jan 14, 2023

Jeremy Charles Weihl of Caro, age 42, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Jeremy was born January 18, 1980 in Oscoda. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Jan 14, 2023

Virginia L. Roeber, 95, of Bay Port, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Virginia was born August 25, 1927 in Owendale to the late Wesley and Eliza (Crouch) Kain. She married George Roeber on August 24, 1946 in Bad Axe; he preceded her in death December 18, 2013. She was a...

Jan 13, 2023

Connie Mae Motley of Decker, age 75, passed away on the morning of Friday, January 13, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Connie was born April 14, 1947, the daughter of the late Earl and Sylvia (Streeter) Dibble. On May 20, 1989, Connie was united in marriage to the late Thomas Motley in Brown City. Together...

Jan 13, 2023

Lydia M. Decker, 97, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon surrounded by her loving family.

Lydia was born May 8, 1925 in Oliver Twp to the late Henry and Marie (Fluegge) Trost. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. She attended Cross Lutheran...

Jan 9, 2023

Thomas Rinnert of Caro, age 38, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Medilodge in Cass City. Thomas was born July 4, 1984, the son of the late Thomas and Tammy (Finkbeiner) Rinnert. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Haillie Rinnert; sister, Nickie & Douglas Dzielinski; nephew, Vinvent Dzielinski. In keeping with Thomas wishes, the family has chosen...

Jan 8, 2023

William "Willy" James Burnham of Mayville, age 66, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at McLaren Flint with his family by his side. Willy was born March 6, 1956 in Caro, the son of the late William H. and Gladys (Davis) Burnham. He was a master at hanging drywall and a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian...

Jan 8, 2023

Mark Glen Rogers, 53, of Bay Port, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw.

Mark was born September 30, 1969 in Cass City. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1987 and Michigan State University with a degree in Turf Science. He worked at numerous golf courses in Michigan, and...

Jan 5, 2023

Carl Joseph Tucker of Caro, age 61, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Carl was born April 1, 1961 in Flint, the son of the late Milton and Ruby Tucker. Carl is survived by his daughter and her significant other, April Tucker and Patrick Allen Tanner II of Bay City. In addition...

Jan 5, 2023

Sandra Marie Ellesin of Cass City, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home. She was born September 13, 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Robinson) Lawry. Sandra graduated from Mayville High School and in 1971 she married the love of her life, Mark Ellesin. She was an excellent homemaker...