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Albert Lee Deming Jr.

Albert Lee Deming Jr.

Jun 4, 2021

Albert Lee Deming Jr, 86, of Bay Port, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Al was born September 16, 1934 in Bay Port to the late Albert Sr and Stella (Beadle) Deming. He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1952. On November 7, 1958 he married Donna Deeg at St. John’s...

Gary Ernest Owen

Gary Ernest Owen

Jun 2, 2021

Gary Ernest Owen of Caro, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home. Born the youngest of eight children to the late Ernest & Lillian (Stamper) Owen, Gary grew up in Curtis and graduated from Newberry High School. Shortly after his graduation, he moved to Flint to work in the Buick Plant. While there, he...

William J. Anderson

William J. Anderson

Jun 2, 2021

William J. Anderson, 92, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe.

Bill was born October 29, 1928 in Croswell to the late William Sr. and Martha (Ellerthorp) Anderson. He graduated from Croswell High School and Alma College. He served in the US Army during the Korean War as...

Carolyn Ann Savage

Carolyn Ann Savage

Jun 1, 2021

Carolyn Ann Savage of Mayville, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette. Carolyn was born August 8, 1943 in St. Charles, the daughter of the late Russell and Mariam (Carr) Ruf and was a graduate of St. Charles High School. She was united in marriage with Donald Louis Savage on June...

George "Wayne" Butcher

George "Wayne" Butcher

May 29, 2021

George "Wayne" Butcher of Caseville, formerly of Caro, age 79, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Wayne was born in Cass City, the son of the late George and Arlene (Vaughan) Butcher. He was a 1960 graduate of Caro High School where he was active in Future Farmers of America and remained in Caro...

Sharon Kay Millmine

Sharon Kay Millmine

May 28, 2021

Sharon Kay Millmine of West Union, South Carolina, formerly of Akron, age 75, passed away on May 28, 2021 in Seneca, South Carolina. Sharon was born April 30, 1946, the daughter of the late William & Athelene (Bailey) Oesterle. She was united in marriage with Bert McQueen 1965, and he preceded her in death in 1984. On November 8,...

Sherri Lynne Decker

Sherri Lynne Decker

May 26, 2021

Sherri Lynne Decker of Gagetown, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center - Harrison in Saginaw. Sherri was born May 3, 1965 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Clarence & Marie (Bolf) Decker. She graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1983 and spent over twenty years caring for the...

Henry Frank "Hank" Rowe

Henry Frank "Hank" Rowe

May 26, 2021

Henry Frank "Hank" Rowe of Caro, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. Hank was born October 9, 1958 in Detroit, the son of Henry Frederick and Betty June (Roseberry) Rowe. In earlier years, he used to race motorcycles. Hank loved his family and was a good hearted, hardworking man who would give you...

Dolores Eileen Gray

Dolores Eileen Gray

May 26, 2021

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dolores Eileen Gray, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth. Dolores was born April 19, 1929 in Caro, the daughter of the late Ira L. and Jennie A. Bosely. Dolores was a graduate of Caro High School and studied at Alma College and the Sherwood Music School in Chicago,...

Faye Elaine Hockmuth

Faye Elaine Hockmuth

May 26, 2021

Faye E. Hockmuth, 74, of Bay Port, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Faye was born April 25, 1947 in Pigeon to the late Oliver and Ruth (Einhardt) Schaaf. She graduated from Laker High School. She enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, quilting, crocheting and animals, especially her dogs.

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Tishena Lee Kratz

Tishena Lee Kratz

May 24, 2021

Tishena Lee Kratz of Caro, age 29, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shena was born April 22, 1992 in Cass City to Dean & Debbie (Duncan) Kratz. She graduated from Caro High School with the class of 2010 and began her career with the ReliaCare Agency in...

Terry Lee Maurer

Terry Lee Maurer

May 24, 2021

Terry Lee Maurer, 55, of Elkton, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit of complications from Covid.

Terry was born July 29, 1965 in Pigeon to the late Donald Lee and Lila Ann (Roberts) Maurer. He graduated from Laker High School in 1984. On June 4, 1988 he married Nicole Kern at...

David Nelson Briesmiester

David Nelson Briesmiester

May 22, 2021

David Nelson Briesmiester, 74, of Caseville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 22, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1946 in Winsor Township to the late Nelson August and Theresa Julia (Guster) Briesmiester.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Catherine (Bouverette) Briesmiester. Their love of roller skating brought them together...

Joy Marie Knowles

Joy Marie Knowles

May 21, 2021

Joy Marie Knowles of Caro, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 at United Hospice of Marlette. Joy was born July 31, 1944 in Caro, the daughter of the late Cloris & Joyce (Bradley) Robinson. She graduated from Caro High School in 1962 as treasurer of the class. Soon after, she enrolled at the Grace School...

Robert James Rumon

Robert James Rumon

May 20, 2021

Robert James Rumon of Caro, age 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his beautiful home he called The Meadow. Robert was born May 4, 1940 in Detroit, the son of the late James and Florence (Miller) Rumon.

Evelyn E. Lanning

Evelyn E. Lanning

May 20, 2021

Evelyn Emmaline Lanning, 89, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Evelyn was born December 16, 1931 in Kinde to the late Edward and Emmaline (Greve) Miller. Evelyn met Marvin Lanning when he was stationed at the Port Austin Air Force Base; they married October 24, 1953. They moved to...

Mark A. Lewandowski

Mark A. Lewandowski

May 19, 2021

Mark A. Lewandowski, 55, of Mt. Clemens, formerly of Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Scheurer Hospital.

Mark was born August 30, 1965 in Detroit to Christine (Skonieczny) and the late Victor. He grew up in Sterling Heights and graduated from Sterling Heights High School. He took pride working as a machinist at MNP...

Kathryn M. Leitch

Kathryn M. Leitch

May 19, 2021

Kathryn M. Leitch, 93, of Kinde, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Katie was born July 1, 1927 and grew up in Caseville. She married James Donald Leitch, "Don," and moved to Pontiac and then to Auburn Hills, Michigan. She was an amazing Mom to David, Jerry and Gayle. She worked full...

Joel M. Machowicz

Joel M. Machowicz

May 18, 2021

Joel M. Machowicz, 66, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City under hospice care, from Covid complications.

Joel was born to the late Joe and Margaret (Balasz) Machowicz on April 22, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois.  On April 2, 2011 Joel married Carol Y. Wyse, DO in Swartz...

Lois Jean Binder

Lois Jean Binder

May 17, 2021

Lois Jean Binder of Saginaw, age 66, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Lois was born August 25, 1954 in Caro, the daughter of the late Rex and Dorothy (Higley) Binder. She graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1972 and attended Delta College. Lois later enrolled at Howard's...

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