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Dean A. Tomlinson

Dean A. Tomlinson

May 18, 2025

Dean A. Tomlinson of Caro, age 67, was embraced by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dean was born December 7, 1957, in Caro, the son of Joan (Jayne) Tomlinson and the late Donald “Tubby” Tomlinson. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1975 and attended Michigan...

Elmer Ernest Miller

Elmer Ernest Miller

May 17, 2025

Elmer Ernest Miller of Caro, age 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Elmer was born in Caro on May 16, 1946, the son of the late Gerald & Ernel (Jacot) Miller. He attended school in Caro and was drafted to serve in the...

Claire Susan Barevich

Claire Susan Barevich

May 17, 2025

Claire Susan Barevich of Sand Point, age 77, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Covenant Hospital – Harrison in Saginaw. She was born September 3, 1947 in the Detroit area, the daughter of the late Raymond and Miriam (Perry) Bauley. Claire earned her nursing degree from Delta College and went on to work at Scheurer Hospital and...

Freda Jeanette Maust

Freda Jeanette Maust

May 17, 2025

Freda Jeanette Maust, 88, of Pigeon won life's race May 17, 2025, while peacefully listening to gospel music.  She was born February 11, 1937, the youngest of six children to Jacob and Lydia (Gascho) Swartzendruber. There were twenty-three years between her and her oldest sibling.  As a young girl she spent much time with her mom in...

Beecher Ray Dheel

Beecher Ray Dheel

May 16, 2025

Beecher Ray Dheel, age 75, of Elkton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Cass City, Michigan. Beecher was born in Kentucky to the late Henry & Verna (Kimbler) Dheel on July 3, 1949, and was a 1968 graduate of the Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint. He married Jessica Greene on March 14,...

Frederick Nelson Severn

Frederick Nelson Severn

May 16, 2025

Frederick Nelson Severn of Elkton, age 94, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Born on March 17, 1931, in Oliver Township, he was the son of the late Nelson and Mary Ann (Higgs) Severn. Fred was born deaf and had to learn and adapt to his surroundings. He...

Thomas William Baray

Thomas William Baray

May 15, 2025

Thomas William Baray of Caro, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born on September 28, 1946, Thom grew up in Traverse City and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1964. Soon after, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Constellation...

Larry L. Henry

Larry L. Henry

May 12, 2025

Larry L. Henry of Caro, age 72, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. Larry was born May 15, 1952 in Flint, the son of the late Norman and Harriet (Long) Henry.

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

Patrick Ely Cooley

Patrick Ely Cooley

May 12, 2025

Patrick Ely Cooley of Port Austin, age 83, passed away on Monday May 12, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1941 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of the late Pete and Mary Catherine (Gallagher) Cooley. Pat graduated from St. Teresa High School in Decatur and went on to further his education at several...

Joan Loretta Hercliff

Joan Loretta Hercliff

May 11, 2025

Joan Loretta Hercliff of Cass City, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Covenant Medical Center – Harrison in Saginaw, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on July 12, 1949, in Cass City, Joan was the daughter of the late Casmier and Sophie (Dlugosielski)...

David Allen Mcleod

David Allen Mcleod

May 9, 2025

David Allen McLeod of Pigeon, age 62, passed away in his home on Friday, May 9, 2025. David was born in Pigeon to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Karle) McLeod on December 3, 1962. David’s children were the light of his life and his love for them was immeasurable. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and...

Wayne Robert Kranz

Wayne Robert Kranz

May 7, 2025

Wayne Robert Kranz of Bad Axe, age 88 passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital. He was born December 6, 1936 to the late George and Magdalain (Messing) Kranz in Helena and was a 1956 graduate of Bad Axe schools. Wayne married the love of his life, Janet Hartman on August 3, 1963 and...

Shirley Ann Jackson Tacey

Shirley Ann Jackson Tacey

May 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Jackson Tacey of Fairgrove, age 81, passed away peacefully at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Shirley was born on July 2, 1943 in Kentucky, the daughter of the late James “JW” Jackson and Lucille (Hutchins) Yates. After the untimely passing of her father, her mother married Francis Yates, who...

Thomas Dale Nichols

Thomas Dale Nichols

May 5, 2025

Thomas Dale Nichols of Caro, age 93, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. He was born December 26, 1931 in Salem, Indiana, the son of the late Noble and Mary (Land) Nichols. Tom graduated from Caro High School in 1950. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving...

Julia Margaret Thompson

Julia Margaret Thompson

May 3, 2025

Julia Margaret Thompson of Caro, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 3, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Julie was born on May 20, 1944 in Battle Creek, the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Dietz) Nagel. Though born in Battle Creek, she was raised in Rogers City, where her lifelong...

Lynn Marie Hayward

Lynn Marie Hayward

May 3, 2025

Lynn Marie Hayward of Vassar, age 67, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her home. Lynn was born January 16, 1958 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Tyrone and Virginia (Hyslop) Price. She graduated with the Class of 1976 from Carl Brablec High School in Roseville. On December 28, 2001, Lynn married Richard K. Hayward, and together...

Naomi Elizabeth Wichert

Naomi Elizabeth Wichert

May 3, 2025

Naomi Elizabeth (nee Kraft) Wichert of Pigeon, age 91, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Scheurer Hospital. She was born in Pigeon on August 5, 1933, and baptized August 27, 1933. Naomi attended Pigeon Grade School, St. John's Lutheran School, was confirmed on August 20, 1947, and graduated from Pigeon High School in 1951. She was the first...

Margaret A. Edler

Margaret A. Edler

May 2, 2025

Margaret Alvena Edler of Pigeon, age 85, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Brookdale Bay City surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1939 in Sebewaing the daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Rummel) Lohrmann. Margaret graduated from Sebewaing High School with the class of 1957. She grew up learning the value of hard...

Clark Robert Bruce

Clark Robert Bruce

Apr 29, 2025

Clark Robert Bruce of Caseville, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe at the age of 81. Clark was born in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Robert and Bette (Clark) Bruce, on June 13, 1943, and was a 1963 graduate of Utica High School. While...

Gail Lynn Wilcox

Gail Lynn Wilcox

Apr 29, 2025

Gail Lynn Wilcox of Caseville, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Scheurer Hospital. She was born January 28, 1946 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Hall and Esther (Heron) Stirrett.

Gail graduated from Caseville High School and went on to earn her associates degree. She was the...

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