Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2026

Peggy Ann Dufty, age 81, of Sand Point, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with her family lovingly by her side. She was born on May 1, 1944, in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Victor and Dolores (Henne) Lukasiak.

In 1970, Peggy married Gerald R. “Dick” Dufty at the Caseville United Methodist Church. Their marriage...

Mar 9, 2026

George Charles Pryor of Fairgrove, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1947 at the Caro Hospital to George J. and Glenna G. Pryor. He graduated from Caro High School in 1966, and married Susan L. Adams of Fairgrove in 1968. After attending Elim Bible Institute in Lima, New York, George returned...

Mar 9, 2026

Elson N. Baur, age 88, of Unionville, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 in the comfort of his home on hospice care.

Elson was born August 9, 1937 in Tuscola County, to Norman and Elsie (Miller) Baur. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1954. He enjoyed farming his entire life. He was a proud Unionville Sebewaing...

Mar 7, 2026

 Richard L. Blakely of Caro, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, Michigan. On December 19, 1940, Richard was born in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Lewis and Fern (Richardson) Blakely. He was a 1959 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Following his graduation, Richard began his long life...

Mar 7, 2026

Kenneth Howard Proctor of Akron, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at home. He was born in Carson City on March 27, 1950, the son of the late Robert and Kenna Jean (Rohlfs) Proctor. Ken graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1968. He married the love of his life, the former Victoria Kappen, on...

Mar 7, 2026

Donald “Don” L. Key of Caseville, age 93, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at MediLodge of Cass City on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Don was born on April 3, 1932, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Robert and Rosa (Wilhite) Key. He worked as a machinist for most of his life, retiring in 1994. Don sang...

Mar 5, 2026

Susan Elizabeth (Schlecht) Reed, a Christian through the incarnation, death, and resurrection of her Savior Jesus Christ, has lived, confessed, and now fallen asleep in the certainty of divine forgiveness and eternal life.

She was born June 26, 1949, in Fairbury, Nebraska, along with a twin sister, to the Reverend Richard and Ruth Schlecht. The Holy Baptism...

Mar 2, 2026

Goldie Jean Langworthy of Caro, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 14, 1950 in Caro, the daughter of the late Warren and Goldie (Boughan) Langworthy.

Private burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Saginaw.

Feb 26, 2026

Madeline "Eugeana" Rohlfs of Caro, age 92, passed away, Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born October 24, 1933 in Fairgrove, the daughter of the late Glyde and Evelyn (Robinson) Rohlfs and was raised on the Rohlfs farm near Akron. She graduated from Akron High School and soon afterward became a homemaker and loving mother of five children. She learned...

Feb 24, 2026

Patricia Eileen (Specht) Starkey of Akron, age 79, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. Patricia was born October 2, 1946 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Franklin H. and Viola (Graf) Specht. She enjoyed growing up on Malzahn Street in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur...

Feb 23, 2026

Alan R. Rae of Caro, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care in Caro. Al was born October 6, 1953 in Bay City, the son of the late Robert K. & Edith Irene (Butler) Rae. He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class...

Feb 22, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear cousin and friend, David William Preston. He passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 22, 2026, while vacationing in Florida with his closest friend, Joe Pape.

Born on October 4, 1947, David was the devoted nephew of Melba Hall (who raised him) and beloved son of the...

Feb 22, 2026

Edward A. Linder, age 86, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Edward was born September 28, 1939.

In keeping with Edward’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Feb 21, 2026

Adam Dwayne Swinney, age 36, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Adam was born October 21, 1989 in Flint and graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School with the class of 2007. He had a nearly limitless work ethic and held a variety of jobs after high school, working in the restaurant business and for a commercial pool...

Feb 19, 2026

Mary Ellen (Gorman) Cashman, 67, of Kinde, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Saginaw.

Mary Ellen was born on August 12, 1958, in North Detroit to the late Thomas and Genevie (Maichrzyk) Gorman. She graduated from Bishop Foley High School and went on to attend Michigan State University.

Mary Ellen married the love of her life, Terry Cashman, on September...

Feb 15, 2026

Larry John Schwark of Caseville, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his home in Caseville Sunday. Larry was born on August 1, 1949, to the late John “Jack” and Frances (Weymouth) Schwark and graduated from Marysville High School. Originally enlisting with the Navy Reserves, he was called to active duty in the United States...

Feb 14, 2026

Melvin Ernest Hartz of Port Hope, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Harbor Beach. He was born December 8, 1938, in Port Hope, the son of the late Ernest and Emma (Pleiness) Hartz. Melvin grew up on the family farm and started working early, building many of the silos in the Port Hope area. He went...

Feb 14, 2026

With broken hearts, yet profound gratitude for the time we were blessed to share with her, we announce the passing of our beautiful and deeply cherished girl, Alexis Marie Rainey. Alexis passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in  Ann Arbor. She was born July 8, 2002 in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Allison...

Feb 14, 2026

Georgina Ramos Santos of Elkton, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Bay Shores Senior Care in Bay City. Georgina was born on February 22, 1937, in Falfurrias, Texas, to the late Pedro and Elida (Alvarado) Ramos. In her younger years, Georgina was a migrant worker with her family, which is what eventually brought her to...

Feb 14, 2026

Dale Albert Christner of Pigeon, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home at Country Bay Village in Pigeon. Dale was born on December 6, 1933, in Caseville, Michigan, to the late John and Rhea (Haist) Christner and was a 1951 graduate of Pigeon High School. He married Joyce Roestel on October 4, 1958, at...