Obituary Listing

Jul 23, 2025

Charlotte Y. Swick of Caro, age 87, passed away on July 23, 2025 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living with her family by her side. She was born on October 9, 1937 in Caro, the daughter of the late Cleon and Evelyn (Robinson) Dennis. Charlotte graduated from Caro High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Swick on October...

Jul 23, 2025

Ernest “Ernie” Frederick Buchholz, Jr., 85, of Elkton passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Courtney Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bad Axe. Ernie was born on March 9, 1940, in Elkton, Michigan, to the late Ernest Sr. and Marie Wurst Buchholz and was a 1958 graduate of Elkton High School. He...

Jul 22, 2025

Kurt Howell of Reese, age 48, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a lingering battle with ALS. Kurt was born August 14, 1976, in Saginaw, the son of Larry and Cindy (Poppy) Howell. After graduating from Reese High School, Kurt took classes at Delta College for a few years. He worked in various jobs, mainly in...

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Ann Smith, 77, of Valparaiso, Indiana and formerly of Port Austin, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.  Mary was born on May 20, 1948, in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Peter and Christina (Zimpkoski) Klosowski. Mary attended North Huron Schools in Kinde, MI and graduated...

Jul 20, 2025

Michael Wilson Bearden of Caro, age 83, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1942 in Muskegon, the son of the late Ralph and Virginia Bearden. Michael graduated from Birmingham High School and went on to earn his associate degree from Alma College. On August 3, 1974, he married the...

Jul 20, 2025

David Allen McComb of Caro, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. He was born July 9, 1983, in Cass City to Douglas and Joanne (Lawrie) McComb. From a young age, it was clear Dave was sharp and creative. He was a true jack of all trades, skilled in anything he put his hands to. Whether fixing...

Jul 19, 2025

Angela “Angie” Lark Prill, 48, of Pigeon passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Angie was born on February 27, 1977, in Bad Axe, Michigan, to Betty Hoover and the late Frank Prill, and was a 1995 graduate of Caseville High School. Angie spent her working years with the Michigan Sugar Company in Sebewaing, spending over 25...

Jul 17, 2025

Simona Rogers of Caro, age 63, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. She was born July 27, 1961 in Traverse City to the late Severo, Sr. and Trinidad (De Leon) Vasquez. She graduated from Caro High School.

Simona spent her working years serving the local community as a cleaning professional and waitress. She...

Jul 17, 2025

Joseph D. Leyva Jr., of Mayville, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2025 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. He was born March 5, 1944 in Marlette to the late Joseph, Sr. and Estela (Peña) Leyva. Joe attended Owen-Gage High School and graduated with the Class of 1962. That same year, Joe enlisted in the...

Jul 17, 2025

Thomas E. Zaremba, 78, of Ann Arbor, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home. Tom was born May 6, 1947, in Center Line to the late Edmund and Ethel (Barry) Zaremba. He was a 1965 graduate from Center Line High School and graduated from the Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University in 1972. He then...

Jul 16, 2025

Caroline “Carol” Bellissimo (Mis), 87, of Caseville passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Carol was born on October 26, 1937, in Detroit to the late Anthony and Eleanor (Nowicki) Mis where she attended Cody High School. She spent her youth in Detroit, working for the Detroit J.L. Hudson Department Store...

Jul 14, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Weeks, 91, of Bay Port and Naples, passed away Monday July 14, 2025, in Naples, Florida.

Chuck was born April 23, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late John E. and Thelma O. (Pobanz) Weeks. Charles attended Bay Port High School and graduated in 1953 where he was a basketball star...

Jul 13, 2025

Frank A. Schreyer, Jr. of Caro, Michigan, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. He was born March 3, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Frank A. Schreyer, Sr. (Vienna, Austria), and Abigail (Jones) of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.

Frank attended Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida; Otero...

Jul 10, 2025

Diane Lee (Rose) Noble-Hepfer was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Diane was born October 15, 1940 in Flint to the late Doris (Pierce) Smeckert and Delano Rose. She was a graduate of Sandusky High School, Class of 1959.

Diane was a loving mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother who was...

Jul 7, 2025

Billie Baragar Williams of Caro, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 7, 2025. Billie was born March 21, 1946 in Cheyboygan, the daughter of the late Willis and Marguritte (Davis) Baragar. Billie began her career at Bronner’s in Frankenmuth before pursuing her passion for nursing. After becoming a Registered Nurse, she dedicated many years...

Jul 6, 2025

Connie Sue Marie Roy of Akron, age 60, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the family cabin in Grayling. She was born July 1, 1965 in St. Clair, the daughter of the late Raymond and Norma (Lloyd) Roy. Throughout life, Connie ran her own pizza place and a gift shop, poured her energy into the family’s...

Jul 6, 2025

Dale Duane Smith of Akron, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Timberline Lodge with his family by his side. He was born December 2, 1932, in Caro, the son of the late Raymond R. and Maude R. (Crosby) Smith. Dale attended Ellington and Thane Country Schools, then Caro High School through the 9th grade,...

Jul 6, 2025

Mary Pamela Fader of Caro, age 76, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 with her daughter by her side. She was born January 13, 1949 in Caro, the daughter of the late Charles and Judy (Kleber) Dyer. Mary attended Sacred Heart Catholic School through the 8th grade and then went on to graduate from Caro High School with...

Jul 6, 2025

It is with profound love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Bruce Arthur Warren—cherished brother, devoted father and grandfather, and loyal friend. Born on March 9, 1968, Bruce was the third child in a family of five siblings, grounded in strong bonds and enduring care.

Bruce was the beloved son of the late Charles Arthur...

Jul 2, 2025

Diana Lynn Hill of Caro, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her home. She was born June 22, 1957 in Caro, the daughter of the late, Warren and Goldie (Boughan) Langworthy. Diana attended Caro High School, where her love for nature began to blossom; joining the Youth Conservation Corps, an experience she treasured deeply and...