Obituary Listing

Mar 28, 2021

Shirley Jean (Sommerfield) Martindale of Caro, age 75, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Country Comfort AFC home, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born August 13, 1945 in Hawes Township, Lincoln, Michigan. Following high school, she was a wife and mother and later completed studies at St. Clair Community College...

Mar 28, 2021

Mavis J. Pechette, 86, of Caseville, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Mavis was born April 23, 1934 in Caro to the late Luther and Beatrice (Putnam) Berry. She graduated from Caro High School and then from Western Michigan University with a degree in Education. She married Louis Francis “Frank” Pechette...

Mar 25, 2021

Shelly Little of Caro, age 54, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Shelly was born August 10, 1966 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Donald and Leona (Hawkins) Carrick and was a 1984 graduate of Whittemore-Prescott High School. She was united in marriage with Zig Little on June 30,...

Mar 25, 2021

Rita M. Jeric, 78, of Sand Point, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Covenant Hospital-Harrison in Saginaw.

Rita Mary was born in Flint, Michigan on December 15, 1942 to the late Delbert M. and Rita M. (Biondi) MacGregor.  She attended the Kingswood School, Northwestern University, and the University of Michigan, where she met her first husband,...

Mar 24, 2021

Scott Stahl of Cass City, age 49, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home. Scott was born August 11, 1971 in Saginaw, the son of the late Charles & Charlotte (Campbell) Stahl. He was raised in Saginaw and worked for many years in apartment maintenance in that area. He later took a position with Regency...

Mar 22, 2021

William A. Bain, 86, of Bay Port, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon.

Bill was born March 7, 1935 in Detroit to the late John and Louise (Wyatt) Bain. He graduated from Melvindale High School in 1953 and then Eastern Michigan University, receiving his degree in Education. He married...

Mar 21, 2021

Cindy Marie Davidson of Caro, age 63, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Cindy was born May 21, 1957 in Cass City, the daughter of Maureen (Curtis) Frederick and the late A.D. Frederick. Cindy was a very creative person who loved crocheting, sewing, and playing bingo at the Knights of...

Mar 21, 2021

Ronald E. Getz, 66, of Saginaw, formerly of Marlette, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Saginaw.

Ron was born January 14, 1955 in Brown City to the late Robert and E. Jane (Uridge) Getz. He attended Brown City Schools and Marlette Schools. He was an avid Detroit sports fan.

Ron is survived by his...

Mar 20, 2021

Dolaura E. "Dee" Touma of Caro, age 80, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Dee was born January 5, 1941 in Flint, the daughter of the late George & Florence (Vermylia) Thornberry. She graduated from high school in Flint with the class of 1959 where she was captain of the cheerleading...

Mar 18, 2021

Kathleen M. Diaz of Caro, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home. Kathy was born November 13, 1939 in Detroit, the twin daughter of George & Flossie (Brown) Oakes. She was inseparable in life from her twin sister, Connie Theisen, and Kathy's health began to decline following her death only weeks ago. Kathy grew...

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...