Janice Elaine Roestel
Jun 28, 2020
Janice E. Roestel, 77, of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe with family by her side.
Janice was born on September 16, 1942 to the late Raymond and Ethel (Kundinger) Lutz. She was baptized on October 4, 1942, confirmed on March 25, 1956, and was united in marriage...
Lawrence G. Romain
Jun 24, 2020
Lawrence G. Romain of Caro, age 81, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Larry was born February 4, 1939, the son of the late Lawrence & Mary Helen (Weis) Romain and graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1957. Shortly after, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served on the destroyer USS...
Margaret June Johnson
Jun 24, 2020
Margaret June Johnson, 99, formerly of Bay Port, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Beechwood American House in Jenison, Michigan.
Margaret was born October 7, 1920 in Bay Port to the late Archie and Augusta (Matchuret) Harder. She received a Certificate of Accomplishment from Delta College. Margaret was a self-taught organist and had a beautiful soprano...
Joan Lois Libka
Jun 24, 2020
Joan Lois Libka, 89, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at home under hospice care.
Joan was born February 5, 1931 in Caseville, the third of five children to the late Nobel and Alice (Duguid) Frank. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1948 and then went from “Panther to Chippewa,” when she attended Central...
Mary Ann Vandemark
Jun 23, 2020
Mary Ann Vandemark of Caro, age 83, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, following a brief illness. Mary Ann was born September 30, 1936 in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Joseph Orban, Jr. and Elizabeth (Tuba) Orban. She moved with her family to Gagetown as a young girl to help on her...
Suzanne M. Lied
Jun 22, 2020
Suzanne M. Lied of Caro, age 89, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. She was born September 18, 1930 in Flint, the daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude Letts. She loved being in the company of her dogs. Suzanne is survived by five children and their spouses, Gary...
Leonard Paul Weiler
Jun 22, 2020
Leonard Paul Weiler of Kalkaska, formerly of Mayville, age 73, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at his son's home. Leonard was born April 13, 1947 in Mayville, the son of the late Harry and Emma (Stilwell) Weiler. He was united in marriage with the former Kay Richmond on September 7, 1968 in Caro, and she preceded him...
Jeffrey E. "Grub" Hoover
Jun 21, 2020
Jeffrey E. Hoover of Millington, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Jeff was born March 21, 1962 in Saginaw, the son of the late Donald Eugene & Dolores (Withers) Hoover. He spent over forty years as an over-the-road truck driver for several companies. Jeff was naturally creative and had many interests that...
Mary Lou Elenbaum
Jun 21, 2020
Mary Lou Elenbaum, 89, of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.
Mary Lou was born November 28, 1930 in Elkton to the late Alvin and Verda (Eidt) Knechtel. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1948. She married Budd William Elenbaum June 17, 1950 at the Elkton Evangelical United Brethren Church;...
Wilbert Delor Repke
Jun 20, 2020
Wilbert D. “Bill” Repke, 85, of Caseville, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.
Bill was born June 23, 1934 in Onaway, Michigan to the late Wilbert and Maybelle (Nash) Repke. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Detroit in 1952. He served in the US Navy in Korea from 1952 to 1955....
Jennifer Kay Johnsonbaugh
Jun 19, 2020
Jennifer K. Johnsonbaugh, 41, of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.
Jennifer was born July 5, 1978 in Pigeon to Larry and Rebecca (Rolph) Arntz. She graduated from Laker High School in 1996. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived...
Irvin Francis Champagne
Jun 19, 2020
Irvin Francis Champagne, 86, of Caseville, formerly of Saginaw Twp, departed this life on June 19, 2020 at Plainview Assisted Living in Auburn.
Irvin was born on April 25, 1934, to the late Peter Sr. and Olive (O’Conner) Champagne. On October 22, 1955, he was joined in holy matrimony to Alice Martha Kubacki. Irv proudly served as...
Gloria Marie Corlis
Jun 18, 2020
Gloria Marie Corlis of Clare, age 63, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Prestige Place in Clare. Gloria was born June 15, 1957 in Lapeer. Gloria is survived by her husband, James, and the couple have been together since 1976. Other survivors include one daughter, Ashley Corlis; one son, James Corlis, Jr.; mother and father, Jeannie and...
Kenneth Smith
Jun 16, 2020
Kenneth Smith of Caro, age 68, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, following lingering health problems. Ken was born July 23, 1951 in Flushing, the son of the late Clayton Wilbur and Eva Mae (Stinger) Smith, and graduated from Brown City High School. While on a hayride in Flushing, Ken met the love of his...
Paul Robert Mellendorf
Jun 16, 2020
Paul Robert Mellendorf of Caro, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence. Paul was born May 24, 1977 in Cass City, the son of Glen and Nancy (Trost) Mellendorf. Cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.
Fritz D. Smith
Jun 16, 2020
Fritz D. Smith, 72, formerly of Pigeon, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Rutledge, Tennessee from injuries in an automobile accident.
Fritz was born May 14, 1948 in Pigeon to the late Neil and Dorothy (Fritz) Smith. He graduated from Laker High School in 1966. He served in the US Army in Vietnam. Upon returning from the...
Ralph M. Richardson
Jun 13, 2020
Ralph M. Richardson of Snover, age 74, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Ralph was born June 26, 1945 in Portland, Oregon, the son of the late Clarence & Hazel (Peterson) Richardson. He moved with his family to Port Hope at the age of two and graduated from High School there...
Rev. Ray Deweerd Smith
Jun 13, 2020
Rev. Ray DeWeerd Smith, 84, formerly of Elkton, died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Mears, Michigan while under hospice care.
DeWeerd was born April 17, 1936 in Troy, North Carolina to the late Fred DeWeerd and Bertie (Saunders) Smith. He graduated from Southern Pilgrim Bible College High School in 1954. He married Marguerite...
Michelle Gemmell-Monroe
Jun 12, 2020
Michelle Gemmell-Monroe of Caro, age 52, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. Michelle was born April 17, 1968 in Cass City, the daughter of Jane (Beebe) Gemmell and the late Lewis L. Gemmell. She grew up in Elkton and graduated from Lakers High School with the class of 1987. Michelle worked for...
Jean Weissenborn
Jun 12, 2020
Jean Weissenborn of Caro, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Jean was born August 8, 1945 at her home in Hazel Park, the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Malace) Eyers, and graduated from Caro High School with the Class of 1963. She was united in marriage...
