Obituary Listing

Oct 9, 2021

Connie Jo Schmidt of Caro, age 56, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born February 8, 1965 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Louis and Sue (Nelson) Riedy. Connie was united in marriage with Greg Schmidt on August 1, 1987 in Saginaw, and he survives her. She loved...

Oct 6, 2021

Shaun Paul Uhl, of Caro, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home. Shaun was born March 28, 1980 in Saginaw, the son of the late Lynn and Donna (Boyle) Uhl. He worked as a roofer and owned his own business. He also worked as a welder and at Michigan Sugar in Caro. Shaun...

Oct 6, 2021

Kevin Thomas O'Kelly of Caro, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was born April 27, 1974 in Bay City, the son of Cheryl (McCoon) O'Kelly and the late Robert Paul O'Kelly. He attended Caro High School and spent over fourteen years...

Oct 3, 2021

Joyce Stein of Caro, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Joyce was born July 20, 1935. Private burial services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Saginaw.

Oct 2, 2021

After a long, productive and happy life Ruth Roller passed away peacefully on October 2nd at age 95. She lived independently and actively to the end. As the center of her family, she enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards and games. She loved to travel and read and enjoyed time with her neighbors and volunteering at St. John's Lutheran Church...

Oct 2, 2021

Delfina Rendon Torrez of Caro, age 94, stepped into the arms of her savior, her husband, Jose, and son, Delfino, on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at McLaren - Bay Region. Delfina was born December 24, 1926 in Doole, Texas, the daughter of the late Telesforo and Jesusa (Gonzalez) Rendon. She loved her soap operas, especially The Young and the...

Oct 1, 2021

Agnes Marie Orton of Gagetown, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at her home. Agnes was born November 11, 1937 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Darrell and Helen (Wiacek) Reynolds. She was a 1955 graduate of Vassar High School and on October 29th of that same year, she was united in marriage with Kenneth...

Sep 29, 2021

Laura Marie Allen of Caro, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her home. Laura was born January 22, 1961 in West Branch, the daughter of the late Eugene and Phyllis (Westley) Spencer, Sr. She was united in marriage with Robert Allen, Jr. at the Tuscola County Court House on October 12, 1982. He preceded her...

Sep 29, 2021

Alice B. Gilbert, 85, of Caseville passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro.

Alice was born August 15, 1936 in Owendale to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Neidrich) Block. She graduated from Owendale High School in 1954. On August 17, 1957 she married Bruce Gilbert at Kilmanagh Evangelical United Brethren Church;...

Sep 29, 2021

Manda “Lorene” Brandon Kipfer, 89, of Caseville passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 under hospice care. Lorene was born in Grubbs, Arkansas on Oct 7, 1931 to Rosco and Manda “Mandi” Peer Brandon where she spent many happy years growing up on the farm with her Grandma and Pappy. She relocated to Flint, Michigan in the fall of 1950...

Sep 28, 2021

Roberta and John Green of Caro, age 76 and 84, passed away on September 28, 2021 and September 29, 2021 respectively at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City. Roberta was born January 13, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Marion and Doris (Sieving) Smith and was a 1963 graduate of T.L. Handy High School in...

Sep 28, 2021

Kelly J. Klimkowski, age 42, of Milton, Florida gained her wings on September 28, 2021, after a hard fought battle with COVID, with her family by her side. She was born on October 26, 1978 with her twin, Kathy Klimkowski who claims to have "beat her out first". She was one of four children born to Robert and the...

Sep 26, 2021

Paulette Bowers Hebert Cummins, 75, of Caseville passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at home under hospice care.

Paulette was born May 26, 1946 in Detroit to the late Frank and Emily (Corcoran) LaFontaine. She moved from Detroit to Caseville in her teens and her family owned and operated the Caseville Dairy Bar (now Walt’s). She drove...

Sep 23, 2021

W. Wallace Kent, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Caro, went to be with his Higher Power on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Wally was born September 6, 1941 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Wallace & LaVerne (Fredlund) Kent II. He grew up in Kalamazoo where he graduated from University High School in 1959. Shortly after, Wally...

Sep 23, 2021

Ronald Lee Aldrich of Fairgrove, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. Ron was born August 22, 1940 in Fairgrove, the son of the late Ward and Gertrude (Rockefeller) Aldrich. On June 12, 1959, he was united in marriage with the former Carol A. Volk at the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, and...

Sep 21, 2021

Delmond Smith of Almont, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Carey's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro. Delmond was born December 28, 1934 in Ligon, Kentucky, the son of the late George P. and Martha (Maguire) Smith. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Delmond and the former...

Sep 20, 2021

Richard "Dutch" Thorp of Caro, age 89, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Dutch was born September 10, 1932 in Caro, the son of the late Paul J. & Ella F. (Curry) Thorp. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1950 and was...

Sep 20, 2021

Neal Thomas Jefferson, 75, of Caseville, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home.

Neal was born April 27, 1946 in Ann Arbor to the late Wilford and Aileen (Heymes) Jefferson. He retired as truck driver for National Concrete in Plymouth, he also drove for Thompson Oil in Pontiac. He moved from Commerce Twp to Caseville...

Sep 19, 2021

Thomas William Freeman of Fairgrove, age 68, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at McLaren - Bay Region. Tom was born February 23, 1953 in Wyandotte, the son of the late Theron and Geraldine (Stoelt) Freeman. He was a high school graduate and went on to receive a degree in accounting. Tom loved fishing, playing Euchre, and spending...

Sep 18, 2021

Jaremy Robert Riness of Millington, age 41, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Jeremy was born July 10, 1980 in Kalamazoo. He was a self-employed builder and tattoo artist. He loved music, building, and spending time with his family, especially his children. Jaremy is survived by his fianc, Pamela Stroup; his daughter, Molly; sons, Tucker, Chantz, and Dominic;...