Obituary Listing

Jun 24, 2025

Dorothy Margaret Faust of Caro, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Brookdale Midland, with her beloved family by her side.

Dorothy’s life was a beautiful story; one of love, faith, strength, and determination...

She was born on October 7, 1930, to Clifford and Margaret (Kretz) Demo, and raised in Cass...

Jun 23, 2025

Edna Marguerite Dutcher (Stahl), 96, of Caseville passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Edna was born on February 21, 1929, in Caseville, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Edith (Quinn) Stahl. She was a 1949 graduate of Bay Port High School....

Jun 23, 2025

Roberta Joanne Roberts (Gazarek), 87, of Pigeon passed away at her home on Monday, June 23, 2025. Roberta was born in Detroit on June 25, 1937, to the late Joseph and Lillian (Kahoon) Gazarek. In accordance with Roberta’s wishes, cremation is to take place. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Champagne Funeral Chapel of Pigeon.

Jun 22, 2025

Stephanie DeAnn Fielder of Caro, age 40, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Stephanie was born on September 7, 1984, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Vickie Marie (Teachworth) Conly. On September 15, 2012, she married the love of her life, Danny Fielder, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Jun 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Rae Hutchinson, who passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 77 on the evening of Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home in Caro. Diana was born on July 9, 1947, in Thompson, Illinois, to Roland Beyers and Elizabeth Beyers-Shibley.

After graduating...

Jun 21, 2025

Vernon Nicholas DuRussel, age 101, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community after living a long and full life.

Vernon, affectionally known as Nick to relatives, was born May 17, 1924, in Miles City, Montana, the fourth of eight children born to the late Edward & Mary (Weipert) DuRussel. He cherished a...

Jun 21, 2025

Carole Ann McMinn of Mayville, age 91, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living. She was born June 14, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Adolf and Margurite Mussnig. Carole married James McMinn on June 22, 1973. Their marriage was blessed with over forty-eight years and many cherished memories. Sadly, James passed...

Jun 21, 2025

James Camille Deweerdt of Caro, age 74, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his home. James was born September 10, 1950 in Royal Oak, the son of the late Robert & Ethel (Sopfe) Deweerdt. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he built a career as a skilled...

Jun 19, 2025

Dennis Dwaine Sturtz, 75, of Pigeon, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, peacefully in his home with his loved ones by his side. Dennis was born on August 5, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Stanley and Esther (Korzynski) Sturtz, and was a 1967 graduate of Nativity of the Lord Catholic High School. He earned...

Jun 19, 2025

Sandra Kay Romain of Bay Port, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1940 in Bay Port, the daughter of the late Floyd and Bessie (Kohl) Deming. Sandy graduated from Bay Port High School and furthered her education...

Jun 18, 2025

Angeline Grace Baranski of Owendale, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born February 17, 1947 in Northville, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Pokora) Peruski. Angie graduated from Sandusky High School and on February 4, 1967, she married Daniel R. Baranski at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sandusky....

Jun 17, 2025

Anna Marie Matthews of Caro, age 69, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Anna was born May 16, 1956 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Wayne and Bertha (Schenk) Creason.

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

Jun 14, 2025

Norma Lea Johnson, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at United Hospice of Marlette. She was born April 19, 1941 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (Brown) Alderfer. Norma was a fantastic homemaker, baked delicious cookies, and decorated the most amazing wedding cakes. She loved spending time with her family, especially...

Jun 14, 2025

Bernard “Bernie” Cleon Dennis of Caro, age 89, passed away on June 14, 2025 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital. He was born September 24, 1935 in Caro, the son of the late Cleon and Evelyn (Robison) Dennis. Bernie graduated from Caro High School and went on to work at General Motors, retiring as a machine repairman. He was united...

Jun 13, 2025

Heidi Elizabeth Reynero of Caro, age 55, passed away at home quietly in her sleep on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1969 in Saginaw, the daughter of Peter and Lanna Fay (Kato) Castillo. Heidi was happily married to Alfredo Torrez Reynero, Sr. until her death for thirty-eight years. They have three sons together, Alfredo...

Jun 12, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Stanley Lewis, 75, of Pigeon passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Ken was born in Bad Axe on October 31, 1949, to the late Stanley and Marian (Nichols) Lewis. Many occupations kept Ken busy throughout his life, including over 25 years as the owner of Lewis Logging and Firewood, Lewis Fireworks and maintaining the Mud...

Jun 11, 2025

Casimer T. Lubaczewski, Jr. of Cass City, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Cas was born January 18, 1943 in Detroit, the son of the late Casimer Lubaczewski, Sr. and Sophie (Dlugosielski) Lubaczewski. After graduating high school, he began a career in heavy truck repair with...

Jun 11, 2025

Annabel Yax Langley of Bad Axe, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Huron Medical Care Facility with her family by her side. She was born on September 26, 1933 at home in Lake Twp., the daughter of the late James and Mary (Stirrett) Yax. Annabel worked at Hamil Manufacturing for fourteen and a half...

Jun 10, 2025

Ellis John Gardner, 95, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Rose Garden Senior Living in Elkton.

Ellis was born August 14, 1929 southeast of Elkton to Raymond and Margery (Abbe) Gardner. He had one brother, Raymond Gardner Jr.

Ellis attended Cedar and Canboro Rural Schools and graduated from Elkton High School in...

Jun 9, 2025

Edgar D. Shepherd 78, a resident of Bad Axe peacefully passed away June 9, 2025 while at Huron Medical Care Facility under hospice care. He was born March 11, 1947, in Port Hope, to Gladys Marie Shepherd. Ed was adopted and raised by his grandparents, George and Lydia Shepherd shortly after his birth.

Edgar Shepherd and Ida...