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Thomas Rinnert

Thomas Rinnert

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...

William "Willy" James Burnham

William "Willy" James Burnham

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...

Mark Glen Rogers

Mark Glen Rogers

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...

Carl Joseph Tucker

Carl Joseph Tucker

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...

Sandra Marie Ellesin

Sandra Marie Ellesin

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...

Ralph Anthony Fisher

Ralph Anthony Fisher

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...

Janis Elizabeth Forge

Janis Elizabeth Forge

Jan 4, 2023

Janis E. (Magill) Forge, passed away peacefully, after a sudden illness on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the age of 85. She is survived by her brother, William E. Magill, and three children, William C. (Janet) Forge II, Jeannine M. (Ted) Batterson, Bethany A. (Richard) Sprunk, thirteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Ronald Lee Mccormick

Ronald Lee Mccormick

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...

Donald Myron Petiprin

Donald Myron Petiprin

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....

Maxine E. Terbush

Maxine E. Terbush

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...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Lapratt

Patricia Ann "Pat" Lapratt

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...

Hazen Duane Fritz

Hazen Duane Fritz

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...

Jane Mildred Pobanz

Jane Mildred Pobanz

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...

Richard Allen Wood

Richard Allen Wood

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.

Fern Vansickle

Fern Vansickle

Dec 27, 2022

Fern VanSickle, 94, of Owendale, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Fern was born April 10, 1928 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Edward and Mira (McCain) Howard. Fern was a foster grandparent at local schools. She loved crafts, growing flowers in her yard and playing Skip Bo everyday.

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Pattie Jane Wiltse

Pattie Jane Wiltse

Dec 25, 2022

Pattie Jane Wiltse of Caro, age 87, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at McLaren - Caro Region. Pattie was born January 29, 1935 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late August Carl and Sarah Jane (Grumbley) Ertel. She graduated Cum Laude from Caro High School in 1953 and continued her studies to become a registered nurse. It...

Leann Terrie Freeman

Leann Terrie Freeman

Dec 25, 2022

Leann Terrie Freeman of Fairgrove, age 74, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Medilodge of Cass City. Leann was born April 13, 1948 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Annabelle (Koreck) Freeman. Leann enjoyed watching movies, coloring, putting puzzles together, and helping to do the cooking and other daily chores when she was...

Marylee Muska

Marylee Muska

Dec 24, 2022

Marylee Muska of Caro, age 82, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at McLaren - Caro Region. Marylee was born December 23, 1940 in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary (Whittaker) Cornwell. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Geraldine Lucille "Jerry" Rivest

Geraldine Lucille "Jerry" Rivest

Dec 24, 2022

Geraldine Lucille Rivest of Caro, formerly of Bay Port, age 93, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loved ones under hospice care. Geraldine, fondly called Jerry, was born February 6, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dewey and Ada (Harvey) Barr. On December 24, 1944, she married the late Eugene...

Vernita Joyce Nimtz

Vernita Joyce Nimtz

Dec 23, 2022

Vernita Joyce Nimtz passed away on December 23rd 2022 at age 91. She was born on August 9th 1931, in Elkton, Michigan to Johnnie and Eva Thomas. She went on to graduate from Elkton High School in 1950. Vernita was cherished by many, especially her seven children and 18 grandchildren. Likewise, she was very dedicated to those...

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