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Ruth Ann Lapka

Ruth Ann Lapka

Jul 4, 2022

Ruth Ann Lapka, 71, of Caseville passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at Scheurer Long Term Care in Pigeon.

Ruthie was born March 2, 1951 in Pigeon to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Naffien) Dufty. She grew up in Bay Port and started working at Walt’s Restaurant in Caseville for her uncle Walter Naffien and mother Dorothy...

Arletta Ann Adams

Arletta Ann Adams

Jul 3, 2022

Arletta Ann (Bernthal) Adams of Bay City, formerly of Caro, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Charter Senior Living in Bay City. Arletta was born August 20, 1933 in Reese, the daughter of the late Edwin and Florence (Brenner) Bernthal. In 1965, Arletta married Robert Adams, who survives her. She was employed with Eaton/Grede Foundy...

Norma Olive Smith

Norma Olive Smith

Jul 3, 2022

Norma O. Smith, 74, of Elkton passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Rose Garden in Elkton.

Norma was born April 21, 1948 to Alfred and Lucille Furness. She worked at George’s Bar in Owendale and Plastech in Caro. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, and reading.

She is survived by her children, Earl (Doreen) Harris...

Lorene C. Reich

Lorene C. Reich

Jul 1, 2022

Lorene C. Reich (nee Gettel),  age 92,  of Unionville, and Clinton Township, went to her heavenly home on July 1, 2022  at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, MI.

She was born in Sebewaing in 1930 to Albert and Amanda (Binder) Gettel.  Lorene was the twin of Loren, and the eighth of thirteen children....

Michael Dean Partlo

Michael Dean Partlo

Jun 30, 2022

Always one for abrupt goodbyes, Michael Dean Partlo left us unexpectedly on June 30, 2022. Growing up as the eldest son of Rick and Charlene Partlo, Mike was raised to follow the Golden Rule which became a guiding principle for him his entire life. Early on he developed a love for the outdoors and sports which continued throughout his...

Douglas R. Brenner

Douglas R. Brenner

Jun 30, 2022

Douglas R. Brenner , age 75, of Sebewaing, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital with family by his side.

Doug was born on October 7, 1946, to Walter and Vivian (Kain) Brenner. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1965. He is a veteran of the United States...

Beatrice Martha Flannery

Beatrice Martha Flannery

Jun 30, 2022

Beatrice M. Flannery, 89, of Port Austin, formerly of Center Line, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

Bea was born January 14, 1933 to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Gosdzinski) Langenburg. Her mother died when she was five years old and she was then raised by her step-mother Rita (Abraham) Shaw. She...

Kelly Lynn Anderson

Kelly Lynn Anderson

Jun 27, 2022

Kelly Lynn Anderson, 56, of Caro, formerly of Pigeon, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.

Kelly was born January 8, 1966 in Pigeon. Kelly was blessed and a blessing to many. Kelly liked outings with her special care-givers and friends, animals, shopping, clothes, beads, food, Christian and country music,...

William John Stiger

William John Stiger

Jun 26, 2022

William "Bill" J. Stiger , age 79, of Unionville (Akron Twp.), formerly of Flint, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw.

Bill was born in Flint on February 16, 1943, to Charles and Dorothy (Ketcham) Stiger. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. After graduating and attending college, he...

Judith Elaine Weeks

Judith Elaine Weeks

Jun 26, 2022

Judith Elaine Weeks, 85, of Caseville and Naples, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Naples, Florida.

Judy was born January 21, 1937 in Detroit to the late Robert T. Jr and Marion (Grier) Adams. Judy attended Cooley High School in Detroit and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Special Education from the University of...

Janet Marie Waugh

Janet Marie Waugh

Jun 24, 2022

Janet Marie Waugh of Cass City, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Medilodge of Cass City. She was born June 30, 1941 in Cass City, the daughter of the late John and Julia (Piasecki) Berry. Janet had various occupations during her working career: she was a greeter at Walmart, nurse's aide at various health care...

Glenn James Story

Glenn James Story

Jun 23, 2022

Glenn James Story of Caro, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born January 10, 1950 in New London, Ohio, the son of the late James Story and Delores Irene (Neel) Brimhall. In keeping with Glenns wishes, cremation has taken place and private inurnment will take place at Juniata Township Cemetery.

A. Jeanette Mason

A. Jeanette Mason

Jun 21, 2022

A. Jeanette Mason, 79, of Caseville passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Brian’s House in Hampton Twp.

Jeanette was born September 30, 1942 in Greenfield, Tennessee to the late J.B. Childress and Prudy (Scott). She retired as a park superintendent in Texas. She loved boating and fishing. She was a member of Serendipity Church in Florida....

Yang Soon Kim Trompics

Yang Soon Kim Trompics

Jun 20, 2022

Yang Soon “Kim” Trompics, 79, of Caseville passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at home under hospice care.

Kim was born November 14, 1942 in Seoul, South Korea to the late Joung Kim and Kim Joung Oak. She married James Doke in 1963 in South Korea while he was stationed there. He died in 1966 in Vietnam....

Mark Alexander Bushey

Mark Alexander Bushey

Jun 19, 2022

Mark A. Bushey, 61, of Caseville, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.

Mark was born October 10, 1960 in Bay City to Maurice and Catherine (Krzewinski) Bushey. He graduated from Laker High School in 1978 and attended Northwood University.

Mark worked as a computer consultant. As the...

Sherrie Lyn Avery

Sherrie Lyn Avery

Jun 17, 2022

Sherrie Lyn Avery of Columbiaville, formerly of Caro, age 59, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Ascension Genesys Hospital following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Sherrie was born October 24, 1962 in Traverse City, the daughter of the late Robert Lewis and Joyce Leone (Frank) Brown, Sr. and was a graduate of Caro High School....

Wayne J. "Lefty" Raymond

Wayne J. "Lefty" Raymond

Jun 15, 2022

Wayne J. "Lefty" Raymond of Sand Point, formerly of Caro, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. Lefty was born October 11, 1935 in Caro, the son of the late Milford and Ethel (Schmidt) Raymond. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1953 where he played and lettered in every...

Kathleen K. Trisch

Kathleen K. Trisch

Jun 15, 2022

Kathleen K. Trisch of Caro, age 79, passed away suddenly on June 15, 2022. Kathleen was born October 11, 1942 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Walter and Vivian (Kain) Brenner. She graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1960. After high school, Kathleen met the love of her life, Wayne Trisch. They dated, fell in love, and...

Elma Miriam Bachor

Elma Miriam Bachor

Jun 15, 2022

Elma M. Bachor, 100, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon having recently suffered a stroke.

Elma was born November 15, 1921 in Trout Creek, Michigan (UP) to the late Herman and Anna Kangas, who were both immigrants from Finland. She graduated valedictorian from Trout Creek High School and attended college....

Leroy Kipper

Leroy Kipper

Jun 14, 2022

LeRoy Kipper, 71, of Caseville, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at McLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe.

LeRoy was born March 1, 1951 in Bad Axe to the late John and Pearl (Newton) Kipper. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1971. He served in the US Air Force and Vietnam. He retired from USM....

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