Frances Czapp
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...
Kenneth N. Beckrow, Sr.
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...
Judy Ruth Babcock
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...
Althea Louise Muska
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...
Richard "Dick" Asher Poppe
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,...
Sonia Marie Pierce
Jan 25, 2023
Sonia Marie Pierce , age 85, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Sonia was born in Detroit on December 30, 1937, to the late Herman and Sonia (Samonek) Thifault. She married Harry J. Pierce on May 29, 1955 in Caro then renewed their vows at St. Simon &...
Roger "Rocky" Vollmar
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...
Onna Lee Miklovic
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...
Gloria Jean Fulkerth
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...
Duane Richard Schember
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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Julia Ann Langley
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...
Ed Faust
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...
Elaine Marie Wildman
Jan 19, 2023
Elaine E. Wildman , age 78, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 at her home, grabbing the Lord's hand with her family by her side.
Elaine was born on March 13, 1944, in Bay City to the late Arnold and Elsie (Bernhardt) Engelhardt. After graduating high school, she married Jim Wildman at...
George L. Lawrence
Jan 17, 2023
George L. Lawrence , age 85, of Sebewaing, passed away January 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
George was born in Bad Axe on June 26, 1937, to the late Walter and Frances (Laisure) Lawrence. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1955. He was a U.S. Army veteran with service...
Ronald Lee Engelhardt
Jan 16, 2023
Ronald Lee Engelhardt , age 65, of Sebewaing, passed away suddenly at Scheurer Hospital with his family by his side on January 16, 2023.
Ronald "Thunder" was born in Pigeon on February 10, 1957, to Elmer and Leola (Dickson) Engelhardt. He was one of 7 children. He graduated from USA High School, Class of 1975....
Jeremy Charles Weihl
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.
Virginia Lea Roeber
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...
Connie Mae Motley
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...
Lydia Marie Decker
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...
Susan Jane Gremel
Jan 11, 2023
Susan Jane Gremel , age 68, of Sebewaing, passed away January 11, 2023, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.
Susan was born in Bad Axe on June 25, 1954, to Clarence and Hannah (Gallow) Gremel. She is a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she attended school and was confirmed in 1968. She graduated from...
