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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...

Jennifer Lynn Cheney

Jennifer Lynn Cheney

May 15, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Cheney of North Branch, age 47, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at McLaren - Lapeer Region. Jennifer was born July 22, 1973 in Port Huron. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Larae Marie Gillings Munk, Esq.

Larae Marie Gillings Munk, Esq.

May 15, 2021

LaRae Marie Gillings Munk, Esq. of Garden City, Kansas, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 surrounded by her daughter, brother and sister. Born of Lyle E. Gillings and Bernadine M. (Dimick) Gillings on December 29, 1950 in Platte, South Dakota, LaRae was famous for her curly red hair, and her ability to go against the...

Bernard Edward Nelson

Bernard Edward Nelson

May 14, 2021

Bernard Edward Nelson of Saginaw, formerly of Caro, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center - Harrison in Saginaw at the age of 83. Bernie was born June 7, 1937 in Ishpeming, the son of the late Phillip & Agnes (Nord) Nelson. As a first generation American, he was proud of his Upper Peninsula...

Clifford W. Hill

Clifford W. Hill

May 14, 2021

Clifford W. Hill, 91, of Elkton, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Rose Garden Assisted Living in Elkton under hospice care.

Clifford was born February 20, 1930 to the late Emerson and Gladys (Rolston) Hill.  He was preceded in death by his wife Esther (Cone) Hill March 18, 1995.

Clifford will be interred at...

Peter A. Favazza

Peter A. Favazza

May 14, 2021

Peter A Favazza, 98, of Sand Point, MI, died peacefully, Friday, May 14, 2021. Peter was born in Detroit on June 6, 1922 to the late Liborio and Grace Favazza. He married Della Patykowski on June 2, 1951 in Dearborn, MI; after 69 years of marriage she preceded him in death on January 9, 2020. He served as a...

Georgene Lynch

Georgene Lynch

May 8, 2021

Georgene Lynch of Caro, age 74, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home with her loving family and friends by her side. Georgene was born June 13, 1946 in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of the late George & Dorothy (Mott) Battles. She grew up in Illinois and graduated there from DeKalb High School with the class...

Theron C. Mclellan

Theron C. Mclellan

May 8, 2021

Theron C. McLellan of Caro, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Theron was born May 22, 1934 in Caro, the tenth of eleven children born to the late Charles and Dorothy (Putnam) McLellan. He was united in marriage with the former Sylvia Maria Martinez on June 13, 1955...

Anita Marie Hunter

Anita Marie Hunter

May 4, 2021

With heavy hearts and empty arms we announce the passing of our beloved infant daughter, Anita Marie Hunter, who was returned to the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. Although only with us for five days, we thank God for every moment we were able to be with her. We will hold in...

James Andrew Herford

James Andrew Herford

May 3, 2021

James A. Herford, 66, a lifelong Elkton resident, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 surrounded by family.

Jim was born October 20, 1954 in Bad Axe to the late Welland A. and Grace I. (McPhee) Herford. He graduated in 1972 from Laker High School. On December 8, 1979 he married Kimberly Gunden at the Elkton United Methodist...

Louise A. Sayers

Louise A. Sayers

May 2, 2021

Louise A. Sayers of Caro, age 99, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Satchell's Christian Retirement Home in Caro. Louise was born July 9, 1921 in Flint, the daughter of the late James and Zoe (Reed) Bundesen and was a graduate of Goodrich High School, Class of 1939. She then went to work during and after World...

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