John Carl Leipprandt
Nov 22, 2025
John Carl Leipprandt, 100, of Southgate, formerly of Pigeon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, November 22, 2025. John was born on May 10, 1925, in Pigeon, Michigan, to the late Hugo and Ethel (Ackerman) Leipprandt and was a 1944 graduate of Pigeon High School. John grew up on the family farm his grandfather...
Thomas Arthur Hile
Nov 19, 2025
Thomas Arthur Hile of Caro was born March 7, 1943, in Saginaw to John (Jack) and Betty (Grech) Hile. Growing up on his family farm a mile north of Watrousville, Tom attended the Watrousville School through 8th grade. He then attended Caro High School. Having a love for science, Tom was a National Science Fair winner and graduated as Salutatorian...
John Dale Gunden
Nov 18, 2025
John Dale Gunden, 92, of Pigeon passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, Michigan after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born in Bay Port on March 26, 1933, to the late John H. and Rachel (Albrecht) Gunden, and was a 1950 graduate of Pigeon High School. He married...
Larry Girvan
Nov 17, 2025
George Lawrence “Larry” Girvan III, 77, of Pigeon passed away unexpectedly at Scheuer Health in Pigeon, Michigan on Monday, November 17, 2025. Larry was born on July 12, 1948, to the late George II and Florence (Thomas) Girvan in Detroit and was a 1966 graduate of Hazel Park High School. After school, he held a number of positions, working as...
Wayne William Montei
Nov 17, 2025
Wayne William Montei of Fairgrove, age 75, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland with his family by his side. He was born January 11, 1950 in Caro, the son of the late Douglas and Hazel (Sayers) Montei. Wayne graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School in 1968 and from Michigan State University in 1972 with...
James Eldon Jashinske
Nov 16, 2025
James Eldon Jashinske of Caro, age 83, passed away on November 16, 2025 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living. He was born on July 9, 1942, in Cass City, the son of the late John and Aldena (Jennings) Jashinske. Jim graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1960, served in the Army Reserves until 1965, and later earned his...
Donald K. Dietzel
Nov 13, 2025
Donald K. Dietzel of Pigeon, age 90, passed away on the morning of Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Country Gardens Assisted Living. He was born November 18, 1934 in Bad Axe, the son of the late Alvin and Lucy (Faupel) Dietzel. Don graduated from Elkton High School with the class of 1953 and then completed the Agricultural Short Course at...
Donald Sines
Nov 11, 2025
Donald James Sines of Caro, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw. Don was born March 24, 1936, in Detroit, the son of the late James and Mary Sines. He attended Assumption High School in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, graduating with the Class of 1954.
Don was an...
Sandra Jean Goodrich
Nov 11, 2025
Sandra Jean Goodrich of Fairgrove, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Sandra was born June 6, 1951 in Caro, the daughter of the late Kenton and Helen (Asperger) Poppy. Sandra was the loving wife of the late Russ Goodrich, and the devoted mother of the late Gregory Richmond.
A funeral service...
Kevin Nathan Neahusan
Nov 10, 2025
Kevin Nathan Neahusan, of Evart and formerly of Caro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on November 8, 1971, in Cass City, the son of Daniel S. and Okamay (Reeves) Neahusan. Kevin graduated from Mayville High School and went on to work in several places over the years, including Wal-Mart,...
Jose Rendon Torrez, Jr.
Nov 9, 2025
Jose Rendon Torrez, Jr. of Vassar, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Brownfield, Texas on November 29, 1944, the son of the late Jose and Delfina (Rendon) Torrez, Sr. Jose worked over forty three years for Eaton/Grede Foundry in Vassar. On April 20, 1990, Jose married the love of...
Leona Muriel Warner
Nov 9, 2025
Leona Muriel (Soule) Warner, 87, of Elkton passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Leona was born in Ubly, Michigan, on September 20, 1938, to the late Guy and Muriel (Haggard) Soule and was a 1956 graduate of Ubly High School. Leona met Wallace Warner through family and the pair married on October 27, 1956....
Lynn Rae Couch
Nov 9, 2025
Lynn Rae Couch (Diebel), 72, of Owendale, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Lynn was born on July 3, 1953, to the late Raymond and Guardella (Beck) Diebel in Pigeon, Michigan, and was a graduate of Owen-Gage High School. A woman of many talents and passions, Lynn held numerous positions throughout her...
Wayne J. Swartzendruber
Nov 8, 2025
Wayne J. Swartzendruber of Chelsea, formerly of Pigeon, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Wayne was born November 11, 1944 in Pigeon, the son of the late John and Alta (Maust) Swartzendruber. He grew up in a close-knit community and attended Laker High School, where he was proud to be a member of the school’s first...
Nathan Daniel Vogel
Nov 8, 2025
Nathan Daniel Vogel of Bad Axe, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born June 23, 1990, in Bad Axe, the son of Jeremy and Laura (Lackie) Vogel. He graduated from Caseville High School with the Class of 2008, where he enjoyed playing baseball and performing trombone in the school band. Nate was a member...
Robert "Tony" Anthony Herstine
Nov 6, 2025
Robert Anthony Herstine, known to most as Tony, died on November 6, 2025.
He was a beloved and devoted husband to Linda Shaw Herstine and father to Katelyn Herstine Call. Tony was an exceptional man who had a true passion for life, particularly as an outdoor enthusiast and competitive long-range marksman. However, being a grandfather to his three grandchildren was what...
Kimberly Sue Bring-Dufty
Nov 5, 2025
Kimberly Sue Bring-Dufty of Lyman, South Carolina passed away surrounded by the love of her family on November 5th, 2025. Born in 1971 to Peggy and the late Dick Dufty, Kim lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family, which was her greatest joy.
Family was the center of Kim’s world. She shared a deep and...
Linda Marie Wolfram
Nov 4, 2025
Linda Wolfram, age 61, of Pigeon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at United Hospice Service Residence in Marlette following a short battle with cancer.
Linda was born on January 18, 1964, to Ronald and Carmen Wolfram.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and the joy...
Paul Ronald Daily
Nov 3, 2025
Paul Ronald Daily of Caro, age 77, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 3, 2025, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community.
Born in Caro and raised in Kingston, Paul was the beloved son of the late James and Ada (Stokes) Daily. While attending Kingston High School, Paul met the former Mary Ann Jackson. After graduating, the couple...
James Gregory Heckman
Nov 3, 2025
James Gregory Heckman, age 78, of Unionville, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. He was born on May 6, 1947, to the late Melvin and Dorothy (Kain) Heckman.
Jim graduated from Gagetown High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He devoted forty years to his career, twenty...
