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Phyllis Arlene Woitowitz

Phyllis Arlene Woitowitz

Nov 28, 2021

Phyllis A. Woitowitz, 99, of West Branch, formerly of Caseville, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her granddaughter’s home in Hale.

Phyllis was born June 2, 1922 in Roberts, Montana to the late Clarence and Gladys (Hoyt) Dues. In 1927 her family moved to Flint where she grew up and graduated from Beecher High School in...

Donna Mae Lafave

Donna Mae Lafave

Nov 26, 2021

Donna Mae LaFave of Gagetown, age 88, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Donna was born April 9, 1933 at home in Saginaw, delivered by her father, Martin A. Koenig, and her mother, Audra Mae (Baldridge) Koenig. As a teen, Donna was encouraged to start roller skating by her...

Christine Joanne Rafe

Christine Joanne Rafe

Nov 26, 2021

Christine Joanne Rafe of Caro, age 66, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Christine was born August 23, 1955 in Dearborn Heights. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church in Caro with Rev. Christopher Coman officiating. Burial will follow at a later date...

Bernard Anthony Niester

Bernard Anthony Niester

Nov 26, 2021

Bernard Anthony Niester, age 81, of Owendale, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home.

Bernard was born April 21, 1940, in Detroit, to Conrad Anthony Niester, an immigrant from Wildehausen, Germany and Elizabeth (Enderle) Niester of Bach, Michigan. He is a 1958 graduate of Owendale-Gagetown High School. After high school, he established a farm in...

Penny Lee Jones

Penny Lee Jones

Nov 25, 2021

Penny Lee Jones of Kingston, age 61, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Penny was born July 19, 1960 in Alpena, the daughter of the late Herbert & Maureen (Clark) McKenzie. She grew up in Atlanta, Michigan and graduated six months early from high school there with the class of 1978. She moved to the...

Douglas F. Hembling

Douglas F. Hembling

Nov 25, 2021

Douglas F. Hembling of Caro, age 68, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw. Doug was born December 1, 1952. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Information will be posted to this website as it becomes available.

Mary Sue Lapratt

Mary Sue Lapratt

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Sue LaPratt of Caro, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at McLaren - Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Sue was born October 10, 1940 in Flint, the daughter of the late Carl & Rose (Driscoll) Towery. She was raised in Flint and attended Atherton High School. On May 31, 1974, Sue was united in...

Gerald Thomas Yax

Gerald Thomas Yax

Nov 25, 2021

Gerald T. Yax, 86, of Kinde, passed away Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021 at Lakeview Extended Care in Harbor Beach.

Jerry was born September 24, 1935 in Lake Twp to the late James and Mary (Stirrett) Yax. He married Marion Gosselin on May 12, 1962 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Detroit.

Jerry enjoyed time...

Ann Rutterbush

Ann Rutterbush

Nov 25, 2021

Ann (Ertel) Rutterbush, age 63, of Henderson, Nevada, formerly of Sebewaing, MI, was called to her Heavenly home on November 25, 2021.  She was born on December 22, 1957, to the late Walter and Edla (Steele) Ertel.  Ann was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh, MI, down the street from her...

Joseph Sam Milazzo

Joseph Sam Milazzo

Nov 24, 2021

Joseph Sam Milazzo, age 82, of Caro passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home. Joe was born on March 27, 1939 in Detroit. He graduated from high school and went on to work in maintenance at Wal-Mart. While employed with Wal-Mart, he also worked as a greeter and even dressed up as Santa Claus for the...

Lois Evelyn Roy

Lois Evelyn Roy

Nov 22, 2021

Lois Evelyn Roy of Caro, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Country Comfort Adult Foster Care Home in Caro. Lois was born March 28, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Harold and Frances (Schurbring) Brown and was a graduate of Port Hope High School. She was united in marriage with Joseph Roy in...

Lewis Sayers

Lewis Sayers

Nov 22, 2021

Lewis Sayers of Caro, age 68, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 as the result of injuries sustained in a farming accident. Lew was born May 18, 1953 in Caro, the son of the late Howard & Louise (Bundesen) Sayers. He was raised on the family farm where he resided still, and graduated from Caro High School with...

James D. "Jim" Krause

James D. "Jim" Krause

Nov 19, 2021

James D. Krause of Caro, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Jim was born June 29, 1947 in Bay City, the son of the late John and Lena May (Ross) Krause, Jr. He was united in marriage with the former Deena L. Schweim on September 7, 1974 at...

John J. Boadway

John J. Boadway

Nov 19, 2021

John J. Boadway of Caro, age 54, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City. John was born July 27, 1967, the son of the late Irving J. and Joanne Boadway. John graduated from high school and went on to work at Rei Korten and Hyponex as a heavy equipment operator. He...

Carl E. Johnson

Carl E. Johnson

Nov 19, 2021

Carl E Johnson of Caro, age 85, died Friday, November 19, 2021. A strong, honorable man with a good moral compass and sound advice left quietly from our lives after his battle with cancer. He stayed on as long as he could to watch over his family. Rest easy, your family will keep your wisdom and memories close. Carl...

Celine E. Wagoner

Celine E. Wagoner

Nov 19, 2021

Celine E. Wagoner, age 86, of Caro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021. Celine was born on February 18, 1935. Celine left behind a beautiful family, her beloved husband, Ron Wagoner and his daughter, Teresa Phillips. Celine had three beautiful children, Susan Bizon (John) of Wixom, Paul Spadafone (Judy) of Clarkston, and Mary Earls...

Madeline M. Shannon

Madeline M. Shannon

Nov 18, 2021

Madeline M. Shannon, age 89, of Vassar, formerly of Lady Lake, Florida and Fairgrove, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Vassar Comfort Care Assisted Living in Vassar, where she was loved and greatly cared for the past four years. Madeline was born March 5, 1932 in Saginaw to the late George and Ottilia (Kern) Morey. She was...

Carl L. Cain

Carl L. Cain

Nov 18, 2021

Carl Lee Cain of Harrison age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. Carl was born March 26, 1969 in Lapeer, the son of the late Joyce L. Rice and Jerry D. Young. Carl is survived by one daughter, Allison Cain; his partner, Mary Seeley; siblings and spouses, Jay (Jessie) Cain, Faith Quertermous, Tricia...

Kenneth J. Rasmussen

Kenneth J. Rasmussen

Nov 18, 2021

Kenneth J. Rasmussen , age 89, of Sebewaing, passed away November 18, 2021 in the comfort of his home.

Kenneth was born April 4, 1932 in Grant Township to Elgin and Reva (Summers) Rasmussen. He attended Gagetown Elementary and Junior High Schools until he had to quit in 8 th grade to help on the...

Boyd Edward Roe

Boyd Edward Roe

Nov 17, 2021

Boyd Edward Roe of Unionville, age 80, went to be with God on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home. He was born April 26, 1941 in Kneeland, the son of the late Jay and Donna (Kauffman) Roe. Boyd was full of life and love for God and his family. He was a creative and hard-working man, staying busy...

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