Obituary Listing

Mar 17, 2021

Kay Campbell of Lake Orion, formerly of Caro, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2020 at her home. Kay was born August 2, 1943 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Watson & Kathryn (Drager) Hudson. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Richard Campbell of Lake Orion; two children, Lori Campbell of Columbiaville, and...

Mar 17, 2021

Jack Gerard Payne of Flint, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Flint. Jack was born October 21, 1968 in Flint, the son of the late John Payne and Nancy Faye McFadden. He was an amazing and inspiring man, while at the same time being stubborn, loving, crazy goofy (really goofy). He had a deep and...

Mar 17, 2021

Bill Kiser, 90, of Caseville, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at home with his wife of 66 years Mary Ann at his side.

Bill was born in Marathon County, Wisconsin on July 12, 1930 to the late Erwin and Vivian (Butcher) Kiser.  The family relocated to Warren where Bill was raised and attended...

Mar 17, 2021

Lorraine Mae Kurzer, 91, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.

Lorraine was born March 18, 1929 in Saginaw to the late Albert and Mabel (Grigg) Botwright. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1948. She married Oscar “Oakie” Kurzer in 1950 and he preceded her in death...

Mar 15, 2021

Stewart Lee "Stu" Hansard of Vassar, age 80, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Stu was born October 24, 1940 in Pontiac, the son of the late John and Donna Hansard. Stu served his country with the U.S. Air Force and retired as a General Motors employee. Burial will take...

Mar 13, 2021

Donald J. Ruppal, Jr. of Akron, age 67, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City. Don was born August 24, 1953 in Caro, the son of the late Donald, Sr. and Genevieve (Petiprin) Ruppal. He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1971....

Mar 12, 2021

Paul F. Greenleaf of Caro, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette. Paul was born November 11, 1931 in Painesville, Ohio, the son of the late James and Isabelle (Clapp) Greenleaf. His childhood was spent on a farm in the Deford area and he graduated from Caro High School with the...

Mar 12, 2021

Patricia H. McCormick, 82, of Caseville, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac.

Patti was born January 7, 1939 in Detroit to the late Gordon and Isabel (Turnbull) Down. She graduated from Detroit McKenzie High School in 1957. She married Ronald McCormick on May 2, 1986 at St. Roch Catholic Church...

Mar 11, 2021

Joyce E. Deering, 77, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette.

Joyce was born September 25, 1943 in Pigeon to the late Orie and Ruth (Rook) Christner. She graduated from Laker High School in 1961. She attended business college in Bay City. On June 25, 1966 she married Richard Deering...

Mar 8, 2021

Margaret J. Montei of Caro, age 95, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Margaret was born September 28, 1925 in Quanicassee, the daughter of the late Rex & Verna (Mauger) Griffin. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1944. Prior...

Mar 7, 2021

Danny L. Summerfield of Caro, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Danny was born on September 6, 1949 in Saginaw, the son of the late James & Sarah (Benn) Summerfield. In keeping with Danny's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned for a later...

Mar 6, 2021

Arlene Marie Nagy of Caro, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Arlene was born August 14, 1933 at the family home in Caro, the daughter of the late Hazen and Lula (Jacot) Stevenson. She had a jovial personality and enjoyed time spent with family. Arlene also loved...

Mar 5, 2021

Ray Krohn, 64, of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home under hospice care surrounded by his family after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Ray was one of a kind with his proud and determined outlook on life, that “Get R Done” now, not tomorrow style. He was raised and taught work ethics...

Mar 4, 2021

Donna Jean Proper of Akron, age 57, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 4, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Donna was born October 29, 1963 at the Naval base hospital in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of the late Donald James Jackson & Jenny Jane (Spencer) Vargo. Donna grew up in Caro, graduated from Caro...

Mar 4, 2021

Randall G. Stirrett, 65, of Elkton, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 under hospice care in Elkton.

Randy was born October 16, 1955 in Bad Axe, the only child to the late Gordon and Edythe (Thomas) Stirrett. He graduated from Laker High School in 1974. He was a former member of the Oliver Twp Fire Department and...

Mar 2, 2021

Doris Schauer, age 83, passed away on March 2, 2021 at her home. Doris was born October 19, 1937 in Ithaca, the daughter of the late Russell and Lucille (Schade) Stapleton. She was employed for more than twenty-five years as an elementary school teacher, the majority of those years were with the Millington school district. Doris is survived by...

Mar 1, 2021

Shirley Johnson of Caro, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 1, 2021, following several years of declining health, and surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born March 25, 1943 on the family farm in Sebewaing, the daughter of the late Hugo and Anne (Bambach) Kaatz. She was united in marriage with Harold Johnson...

Feb 27, 2021

L. James White of Caro, age 82, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro following a lingering illness. Jim was born March 20, 1938 in Mayville, the son of the late Maurice & Dorothy (Thompson) White. He graduated from Mayville High School with the class of 1956 and followed his...

Feb 27, 2021

Richard M. Klosowski Sr., 73, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home.

Richard was born May 21, 1947 in Bay City to the late Edward and Irene (Smaglinski) Klosowski. He attended Bay City Central High School and served in the US Army. On December 22, 1972 he married Merry Hetherington in Bad Axe.

Feb 26, 2021

Wendell R. "Woody" Wood of Caro, age 82, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City, following a period of declining health. Woody was born March 27, 1938 in Battle Creek, the son of the late Robert & Bertina (Vale) Wood. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek with the...