Obituary Listing

Mar 4, 2023

Russell M. Dutcher , age 73, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully at his home on hospice care.

Russell was born in Sebewaing on February 20, 1950, to Harold and Katherine (Howard) Dutcher. He worked many years for Thumb Industries in Bad Axe. Russell was loved around the town of Sebewaing. He frequented many businesses stopping...

Mar 3, 2023

William H. Schaper III, 60, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit after a short illness.

Bill was born April 22, 1962 in Bad Axe to the late William II and Betty (Ronan) Schaper and grew up in Linkville.  In 1980 he graduated from Laker High School.  He worked at...

Mar 2, 2023

Shawn Andy Maxwell of Redford, age 41, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Shawn was born September 19, 1981 in Flint, the son of Charlie, Sr. and Debbie Maxwell. Throughout life, Shawn enjoyed gaming, camping, and building computers. He loved time spent with his nieces, nephews, and his best friends kids. Shawn was the glue that made sure...

Mar 2, 2023

Leasly “Les” F. Schaper, 59, of Caseville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 2, 2023 after a two and a half year battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer).

Les was born February 4, 1964 in Pigeon to the late William II and Betty (Ronan) Schaper. In 1983 he graduated from Laker High School where he was...

Mar 2, 2023

Joseph P. Sakon, Jr. , age 83, of Unionville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Joe was born in Akron Township on October 10, 1939, to Joseph and Anna (Koepf) Sakon, Sr. He married Rose "Cookie" Mihacsi on April 4, 1959. Joe loved driving semi-truck. He drove for many different trucking...

Mar 2, 2023

Gale D. Schwalm, 87, of Caseville, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home.

Gale was born at home on March 20, 1935 to the late Jacob and Martha (Henne) Schwalm. He graduated from Bay Port High School in 1953. He married Patricia Kelly on November 6, 1954 at Caseville Methodist Church; she preceded him in...

Mar 1, 2023

Ruth Diane Brenner , age 76, of Sebewaing, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at McLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe.

Ruth was born in Pigeon on September 16, 1946, to Rudolf and Ella (Albrecht) Ziel. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville. She attended St. John Lutheran School in Kilmanagh until...

Feb 28, 2023

Mark H. "Gander" Anderson, age 57, formerly of McFarland, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2023 at his home. Mark was born August 20, 1965, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of the late Harry and Anita (Osterndorff) Anderson. He graduated from McFarland High School, went on to attend UW-Stout and later received his associate degree from Delta College....

Feb 27, 2023

Jody Darling of Bay City, age 66, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at her home. Jody was born July 6, 1956 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Gann) Darling. She was an employee and union representative at Saginaw Steering Gear for thirty years, retiring in 2010. Jody loved cooking, baking, reading, crossword puzzles,...

Feb 27, 2023

Jason Matuszak of Vassar, age 47, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw following a brief illness. Jason was born October 16, 1975 in Cass City. He was united in marriage with the former Jeana Pepin on June 22, 1996, in Vassar. Jason worked as a sous chef and also a truck...

Feb 26, 2023

Ernest Wayne Miller, 91, of Pigeon, went to be with our Lord Jesus, peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

Wayne was born November 7, 1931 in Detroit to the late Ernest and Mae (Filion) Miller. In 1949 he graduated from Bad Axe High School and then attended Michigan State College, where he...

Feb 25, 2023

Janet Ann Bertrand of Caro, age 88, passed away on the morning of Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Ascension St. Mary's with her loving family by her side. Janet was born October 2, 1934 in Tuscola County, the daughter of the late Hugh and Melissa (Walker) Marr. Janet graduated from Mayville High School in 1953. It was in high...

Feb 24, 2023

Linda Marie Peever of Caro, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023, at her home. Linda was born in Pontiac, Michigan on December 17, 1953 the daughter of Donald Goltry and Juanita McNeal. She married Oswald Grant Peever in 1974. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Donald G. Peever, Lisa M. Finley (Greg), and Donald...

Feb 24, 2023

Kevin M. Ruth, 37, of Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2023 at Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Standish.

Kevin was born August 21, 1985 in Bad Axe to Dale and Lee Ann (Bieri) Ruth. He graduated in 2004 from Caseville High School. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He enjoyed scrapping, and playing...

Feb 23, 2023

Dale Michael Romain of Caro, age 82, passed away February 23, 2023 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Dale was born in Tuscola County on December 19, 1940 to the late Melvin and Lucille (Rabideau) Romain. At eighteen, Dale met the love of his life Diane June Ranke and the two were married on April 30,1960 at Sacred...

Feb 23, 2023

Lon F. Kemp , age 69, of Unionville, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region.

Lon was born March 1, 1953, in Bay City, to Edward and Lula (Gotham) Kemp. Lon graduated from Sebewaing High School, Class of 1971. After high school he married Bonnie M. Wildner on September 4, 1971. He...

Feb 21, 2023

Our Lord Jesus Christ welcomed Ruth Helen Nimtz with open arms on February 21, 2023. Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, dearly called Ruthie and Grandma Ruth, was born on December 15, 1928, to Louis and Helen (Gangler) Weller in Fowler, Michigan. After Ruth's father, Louis, tragically died from burns in a fire, her mother decided to...

Feb 21, 2023

Lee S. Koehler , age 58, of Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Ascesion St. John Hospital in Detroit, after a long battle with respiratory problems.

Lee was born September 24, 1964, in Bay City, to Walter and Charlene (King) Koehler. He graduated from USA High School, Class of 1982. He served in...

Feb 18, 2023

Loretta Mae Sheridan of Caro, age 84, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home. Loretta was born December 5, 1938 in West Branch, daughter of the late Melvin and Eva (Pelton) Osbourn. She graduated Akron high school and later went on to work for Tuscola County Intermediate School District, retiring as the head cook. Loretta...

Feb 17, 2023

Edward Karl Nummer, Jr. of Caro, age 82, went to see the Lord on the evening of Friday, February 17, 2023 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community. Eddie was born December 22, 1940 in Detroit, the son of the late Edward and Mable (Russell) Nummer. He spent his younger years in Detroit, learning the skill of brick laying from...