Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 4, 2023

Ralph Anthony Fisher of Caro, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born July 10, 1953 in Highland Park, the eldest of Stanley and Irene (Wiegand) Fisher's seven children. He graduated from Troy High School with the Class of 1971 and earned an associate's degree in landscape...

Jan 3, 2023

Ronald L. McCormick, 87, of Caseville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Ron was born September 6, 1935 in Caseville to the late Francis and Frances (Hartman) McCormick. In 1953 he graduated from Pigeon High School. He served in the US Army from 1959 to 1961. He married Patricia Down Trapp...

Jan 1, 2023

Donald Myron Petiprin of Caro, age 88, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home. Don was born May 2, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late Myron and Mary (Fryz) Petiprin. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, 15th Engineer Division....

Dec 31, 2022

Maxine E. TerBush of Caro, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Maxine was born March 28, 1925 in Caro, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Hergenreder) Kroll. After graduating from Caro High School with the class of 1943, she joined the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corp. She...

Dec 31, 2022

Patricia Ann "Pat" LaPratt of Vassar, age 65, sadly left us to be with our Lord on December 31, 2022, following some health issues. Pat was born January 1, 1957 in Saginaw. She worked at Medilodge in Cass City for over thirty years and enjoyed helping others. Pat was an avid crafter and enjoyed showcasing her homemade goods at...

Dec 29, 2022

Hazen D. Fritz, 94, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Country Bay Village in Pigeon. Hazen was born June 10, 1928 to the late John and Agnes (Schultz) Fritz. Hazen attended the Winsor School and Pigeon High School. Hazen worked for Michigan Sugar Co and farmed the family farm until retirement. On May 13, 1950 Hazen...

Dec 28, 2022

Jane M. Pobanz, 75, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw.

Jane was born November 20, 1947 in Pigeon to the late Merlin and Mildred (Heiman) Damm. She graduated from Laker High School in 1965. On December 28, 1965 she married Clifford Pobanz at the Kilmanagh E.U.B. Church, she passed away...

Dec 27, 2022

Richard Allen Wood, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. In keeping with Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.