Obituary Listing

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 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 &...

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...

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 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...

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...

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....