Kimberli Ann Chalmers
Feb 8, 2021
Kimberli Ann Chalmers of Caro, age 60, passed away at her home on Monday, February 8, 2021. Kim was born December 13, 1960 in Highland Park, the daughter of the late Melvin & Gladys (Meloche) Chalmers. She will be remembered for her optimism and zest for life. Always up for a new adventure, Kim delighted in trips to Florida,...
Joseph R. "Bob" Murday, Jr.
Feb 8, 2021
Joseph R. "Bob" Murday, Jr. of Fairgrove, age 64, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw from complications of a recent stroke. Bob was born August 10, 1956 in Caro, the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Goleb) Murday. He began his working career as a gas station attendant in Fairgrove...
Cathern Mae Swartzendruber
Feb 6, 2021
Cathern M. Swartzendruber, 79, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at home under hospice care.
Cathern was born September 4, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Louise (Gregory) Noakes. She married Lowell Swartzendruber on September 22, 1963 at Central Christian Church in Indianapolis; he preceded her in death January 28, 2019.
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Charlotte Ann Valentine
Feb 5, 2021
Charlotte Ann Valentine of Caro, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper in Saginaw. Charlotte was born September 16, 1942 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Edwin Clare & Illa (Perry) Gerstenberger. Private services will be held with burial to follow at Juniata Township Cemetery.
Gerald "Dick" Dufty
Feb 5, 2021
Gerald R. “Dick” Dufty, 80, of Sand Point, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at McLaren Bay Special Care in Bay City surrounded by family.
Dick was born September 22, 1940 in Elkton to the late Roy and Opal (Roth) Dufty. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1958. He married Peggy Lukasiak in 1970 at the...
Kathy Teddy
Feb 3, 2021
Kathy Teddy of Davison, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Kathy was born April 21, 1959 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (Pike) DuRussell and was a graduate of Caro High School. She studied at Mott Community College in Flint and received...
Nancy Ann Gosson
Feb 2, 2021
Nancy Ann Gosson of Caro, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Medilodge of Cass City. Nancy was born on a farm near Watrousville on May 23, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Opperman) Sinclair. Her parents later purchased a farm near Cass City where she graduated from Cass City High School...
Nancy Lou Mccloy
Feb 1, 2021
Nancy Lou McCloy of Fairgrove, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Carriage House in Bay City. Nancy was born September 15, 1936 in Fairgrove, the daughter of the late Otto and Beulah (Gardner) Humphrey and was a 1954 graduate of Fairgrove High School. Nancy had been employed as a bookkeeper at the Fairgrove Hardware and...
Arlene M. Swartzendruber
Feb 1, 2021
Arlene M. Swartzendruber, 91, of Pigeon, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Rose Garden Assisted Living in Pigeon.
Arlene was born March 17, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the tenth of eleven children born to the late Aaron and Pearl (Esch) Nofzinger. She married L. James Swartzendruber on December 6, 1947; he preceded her in death...
Linda K. Bezenah
Jan 31, 2021
Linda K. Bezenah of Caro, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Linda was born October 27, 1946 in Port Huron, the daughter of the late Milton and Ruby (Boursaw) Brown. She was united in marriage with David A. Bezenah in Seal Beach, California on November 7, 1967, and...
Jeanine Tait
Jan 27, 2021
Jeanine Tait, 90, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.
Jeanine was born March 19, 1930 in Bad Axe to the late John and Leta (Dufty) Osborne. She graduated from Elkton High School. She married Bernard “Bud” Tait on November 26, 1949 at St. Felix Catholic Church in Pinnebog; he...
Cynthia J. Vanhouten
Jan 26, 2021
Cynthia J. VanHouten, 67, of Bad Axe, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at home under hospice care.
Cynthia was born April 23, 1953 in Bad Axe to the late Walter and June (Williams) McNeil. She graduated from Bad Axe High School. She married Walter VanHouten February 28, 1974; he preceded her in death September 29, 2010....
Gerri E. Wensko
Jan 25, 2021
Gerri E. Wensko of Gagetown, age 56, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Gerri was born November 27, 1964 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Norman & Edith (Culbert) Parkin. She graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1982 and used the money she earned from working at area...
Sharon S. Dietzel
Jan 25, 2021
Sharon S. Dietzel, 80, of Elkton, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.
Sharon was born June 27, 1940 in Bay Port to the late Mark and Clara (Gunden) Stalter. She graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School and College. She married Donald K. Dietzel on October 13, 1962 at Michigan Ave. Mennonite...
Robert Hendrick, Jr.
Jan 22, 2021
Robert Hendrick, Jr., age 51, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper in Saginaw. Robert was born May 8, 1969 in Sandusky, the son of the late Robert Sr. and Leona (Smith) Hendrick. In keeping with Robert's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned at this time.
David D. Hiller
Jan 22, 2021
David Durrell Hiller, 70, of Bad Axe, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.
David was born June 10, 1950 in Bad Axe to the late Durrell R. and Alverta I. (Armstead) Hiller.
He is survived by his son Daniel Bolton.
No funeral services are planned. Champagne...
Eugene T. Barry
Jan 22, 2021
Eugene “John” Barry, 95, of Elkton passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.
John was born August 8, 1925 in Oliver Twp to the late Thomas and Lucy (Bursick) Barry. He grew up and lived in the Elkton area his entire life, working on the farm, milking cows everyday...
Douglas L. Forshee
Jan 19, 2021
Douglas L. Forshee of Detroit, formerly of Caro, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Doug was born January 24, 1958 in Caro. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and went on to become a long-haul truck driver. Doug is survived by his mother, Shirley Forshee;...
Shirley Allen
Jan 19, 2021
Shirley Allen of Deford, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home. Shirley was born May 28, 1952 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Edward & Maryann Androsuk. She grew up in the Detroit area and lived in California for over ten years. In 1985, Shirley and her children moved to her family homestead...
Patricia "Pat" Forbes
Jan 19, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Forbes of Caro, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Pat was born January 17, 1943 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Emerald and Katherine (Morrison) Reid. She enjoyed bird watching, flowers, puzzles and adult coloring books. Pat was a great cook and enjoyed...
