Obituary Listing

Feb 11, 2023

James Owen Wurst, 86, of Pigeon, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Country Gardens in Pigeon. The Lord and Shirley called him home. He arrived August 3, 1936, the first of seven children born to Aura Muriel and Adolph Frederick Ernest Wurst. Jim graduated from Pigeon Rural Agricultural High School in 1954, where he played baseball, football, ran track,...

Feb 9, 2023

Helen Darlene Parsons of Sterling Heights, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home. Darlene was born November 4, 1937 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Jesse and Helen Parsons. She had been employed as a timekeeper at General Motors and had been a pin-up girl for the G.M. magazine. Darlene always lived near...

Feb 8, 2023

Cindy K. Dietzel, 64, of Elkton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

Cindy was born July 30, 1958 in Saginaw to the late Norman and Nancy (Wasney) Davis. In 1977 she graduated from Hemlock High School. She married Elmer Dietzel on March 3, 1979 at St. George Catholic Church in Saginaw;...

Feb 7, 2023

Bill Fleming, 70, of Bad Axe passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Fiddler’s Green in Bad Axe.

Bill was born February 16, 1952 in Pigeon to the late James and Mildred (Osborne) Fleming. He graduated in 1970 from Laker High School. Bill proudly served in the US Army from 1970 to 1972, stationed at Fort Bragg....

Feb 6, 2023

Mary M. Buss, 79, of Caseville passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at McLaren Hospital in Flint.

Mary was born July 10, 1943 in Mt. Carmel, Newfoundland, Canada. She graduated in 1963 from East Detroit High School. She worked as a bartender for 30 years and provided care to patients in group homes. Locally she worked as...

Feb 5, 2023

Maxine L. Church-Thompson, 93, of Davison, formerly of Caseville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth.

Maxine was born November 6, 1929 in Caseville to the late Anthony and Anna (Liska) Valkoun. She graduated from Pigeon High School. After raising her children Maxine saw a need for women’s clothing stores specializing in plus sizes...

Feb 4, 2023

Jeremy Jay Squire, 45, of Caro passed away in his sleep on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home. Jeremy was born August 29, 1977 in Caro, the son of John Squire and the late Charlene (Dwyer) Squire. He graduated from Caro High School in 1995 and went on to attend Michigan State University, studying hotel and restaurant management....

Feb 3, 2023

Jenny Candas Ralston of Vassar, age 66, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home. Jenny was born September 24, 1956 in Royal Oak, the daughter of the late Emerson and Marion (Lewis) Smith and was a 1974 graduate of Wylie E. Groves High School in Birmingham, MI. Although Jenny preferred staying at home to raise her...

Feb 2, 2023

Orin John Engelhardt, 85, of Kilmanagh, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at home under hospice care.

Orin was born at home October 12, 1937 in Kilmanagh to the late John and Emma (Nietzke) Engelhardt. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1955. He married Carol Gremel February 14, 1958; she died in a farm accident in...

Jan 30, 2023

Fred Kevin White of Cass City, formerly of Gloucester, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023. Kevin was born June 30, 1960 in Pontiac, the son of Patricia (Blackshear) Warren and the late Fred M. White. He grew up in Pontiac and in 1972 he began attending school in Clawson. Kevin was active in the music department,...

Jan 29, 2023

Betti Juliann Braun of Caro, age 68, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Betti was born March 11, 1954 in Monroe, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Hildiger) Braun. Betti worked for Deckerville Plastics as a machine operator and later in Lapeer. She enjoyed traveling all over the world,...

Jan 28, 2023

Pamela Rae Reuter of Mayville, age 68, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Pam was born March 2, 1954. I only pray that the angels take you into their arms, and wrap their wings around your being, healing your soul with all it needs. Rest in peace, my love…..

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...