Obituary Listing

Nov 17, 2021

Boyd Edward Roe of Unionville, age 80, went to be with God on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home. He was born April 26, 1941 in Kneeland, the son of the late Jay and Donna (Kauffman) Roe. Boyd was full of life and love for God and his family. He was a creative and hard-working man, staying busy...

Nov 17, 2021

Eleen Annette Tait, age 95, of Pinnebog, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in the loving comfort of her family at home under hospice.

She was born April 9, 1926 in Detroit where she was raised.  She is the daughter of Sheldon and Georgia (Spear) Florence. She graduated from Pinnebog High School in 1944.  On January 25, 1947,...

Nov 15, 2021

Ruth L. Witzke, 96, of Bad Axe, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon.

Ruth was born May 27, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Gustave and Emily (Pearson) Krampf. She married Dale H. Witzke July 16, 1949 in Brooklyn; he preceded her in death on December 4,...

Nov 14, 2021

Richard D. Orlowski of Caro, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at McLaren Flint Hospital. Dick was born November 30, 1932 in Cass City, the son of the late Walter & Frances (Puszczyk) Orlowski. He grew up on the family farm in Cass City and graduated from high school there with the class of 1951. Shortly...

Nov 14, 2021

Brittney Jean Thomas of Caro, age 33, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Brittney was born in Pontiac on August 28, 1988. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed going out to eat with her family and friends. Brittney is survived by her mother, Barbara Garcia of Caro; sister, Madison Dell of Caro; brother,...

Nov 13, 2021

Audrey Jean Short of Vassar, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette. Audrey was born July 3, 1938 in Cass City, the daughter of the late John and Ina (Shantz) Anker and was a graduate of Cass City High School class of 1956. She was united in marriage with Ralph Short...

Nov 12, 2021

Eldon "Butch" Bills, Jr. of Fairgrove, age 78, passed away at his home, on Friday, November 12, 2021, surrounded by his family. Butch was born February 19, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Eldon, Sr. & Florence (Ordway) Bills. On August 13, 1988, Butch married the love of his life, Janet Frasier, and she preceded him in...

Nov 12, 2021

Keith Brian "Jake" McKenna of Caseville, age 63, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home. Jake was born March 17, 1958. He loved the outdoors and fishing, and even with his failing eyesight, he could spot a hawk in a tree a half mile away. Jake loved music, had a beautiful voice, and could name any...

Nov 12, 2021

Mary Ann Kiser, 89, of Caseville, died early morning Friday, November 12, 2021 peacefully at home. Mary Ann was born in Detroit on January 31, 1932 at home to the late Joseph and Helen (Ruszczyk) Landoski. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Detroit and graduated from Commerce High School in Detroit in 1950. Mary Ann worked...

Nov 11, 2021

Janette M. Farver, 75, of Elkton passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Janette was born July 5, 1946 in Pigeon to the late Edward and Alice (Deering) Glasgow. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1964. She worked as a cosmetologist and then retired from Laker Schools...

Nov 10, 2021

Leon J. Henne, 72, of Bay Port, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw after a long illness.

Leon was born March 2, 1949 in Pigeon, the second of four children born to the late Kenneth and Mary (Jerome) Henne. He graduated from Laker High School in 1967. On November 11, 1967 he...

Nov 8, 2021

Donald Majask of Caro, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Satchell's Christian Home in Caro. Don was born September 30, 1934 in Kingston, the son of the late Peter and Mary (Snurka) Majask. He was united in marriage with Alicia Pastor on June 18, 2005, and she survives. Don was DPW manager in Reese for...

Nov 8, 2021

Lucille Fay Ziel, 83, of Sebewaing, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at her home following a long illness.

She was born on November 11, 1937 in Bay Port to the late Roy and Bernice (Quick) Lawrence.  Lucille graduated from Bay Port High School in 1955.  Upon graduation she began employment at McIntyre Insurance.  She was later...

Nov 7, 2021

Richard Hercliff of Mayville, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc, surrounded by family, due to complications from Covid. He was born December 17, 1940 in Caro, the son of the late Melvin and Elva (Clink) Hercliff. He was united in marriage with Ruth Ann Weiler on January 23, 1960 by...

Nov 6, 2021

Stella E. Clinesmith of Vassar, age 91, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Stella was born March 23, 1930 in Vassar, the daughter of the late John & Virginia (Wasczas) Grabitz. She was united in marriage with Elgin W. Clinesmith on October 11, 1952 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Reese...

Nov 6, 2021

Dale M. Vandemark of Cass City, age 65, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Villages of Lapeer. Dale was born November 15, 1955 in Caro, the son of the late Emery JR & Mary Ann (Orban) Vandemark. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1973 and began a career as a mechanic while...

Nov 6, 2021

Jamie Marie Champagne, 36, of Bad Axe, formerly of Elkton lost her courageous battle with mental health on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home.

Jamie was born March 23, 1985 in Bad Axe to James C. and Peggy (Thompson) Champagne. She graduated from Laker High School in 2003. She worked at Scheurer Hospital as a Physical...

Nov 6, 2021

Richard Charles Shaw, 88, of Caseville, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at home under hospice care. Richard was born February 4, 1933, in Flint to the late Walter and Lena (Koch) Shaw. In 1951, he graduated from Northern High School in Flint and entered the US Army, serving in Korea. On April 21, 1962, he married Shirley Westervelt at...

Nov 5, 2021

Sally L. Gibor of Cass City, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 5, 2021. Sally was born August 13, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of the late George & Pearl (Champange) Gibor. For many years, she owned and operated "Care At Home," a home health care agency. Sally also volunteered with the Lions Club...

Nov 5, 2021

Jane Lee Stapleton, 63, of Gagetown passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro.

Jane was born September 12, 1958 in Cass City to the late LeRoy and Eleanor (Fournier) Stapleton. She graduated from Owen-Gage High School in 1977 and Saginaw Valley State College in 1982 with a Bachelor’s Degree in...