Obituary Listing

Nov 17, 2021

Eleen Annette Tait, age 95, of Pinnebog, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in the loving comfort of her family at home under hospice.

She was born April 9, 1926 in Detroit where she was raised.  She is the daughter of Sheldon and Georgia (Spear) Florence. She graduated from Pinnebog High School in 1944.  On January 25, 1947,...

Nov 16, 2021

Thomas "Tom" William Schafer, of Sebewaing, passed away on November 16, 2021, at the age of 83, at Courtney Manor with his family by his side.

Tom was born in Pigeon, the son of Earl and Mary (Drabek) Schafer. He attended Pigeon High School, where he played football and basketball. He proceeded to serve his country honorably...

Nov 15, 2021

Ruth L. Witzke, 96, of Bad Axe, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon.

Ruth was born May 27, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Gustave and Emily (Pearson) Krampf. She married Dale H. Witzke July 16, 1949 in Brooklyn; he preceded her in death on December 4,...

Nov 14, 2021

Richard D. Orlowski of Caro, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at McLaren Flint Hospital. Dick was born November 30, 1932 in Cass City, the son of the late Walter & Frances (Puszczyk) Orlowski. He grew up on the family farm in Cass City and graduated from high school there with the class of 1951. Shortly...

Nov 14, 2021

Brittney Jean Thomas of Caro, age 33, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Brittney was born in Pontiac on August 28, 1988. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed going out to eat with her family and friends. Brittney is survived by her mother, Barbara Garcia of Caro; sister, Madison Dell of Caro; brother,...

Nov 14, 2021

Dale D. Koehler , age 79, of Sebewaing, passed away November 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Unionville on December 12, 1941, to Henry and Linda (Yanke) Koehler. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1960 and was a graduate of Northeastern School of Commerce.

Dale married his high school sweetheart,...

Nov 13, 2021

Audrey Jean Short of Vassar, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette. Audrey was born July 3, 1938 in Cass City, the daughter of the late John and Ina (Shantz) Anker and was a graduate of Cass City High School class of 1956. She was united in marriage with Ralph Short...

Nov 12, 2021

Eldon "Butch" Bills, Jr. of Fairgrove, age 78, passed away at his home, on Friday, November 12, 2021, surrounded by his family. Butch was born February 19, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Eldon, Sr. & Florence (Ordway) Bills. On August 13, 1988, Butch married the love of his life, Janet Frasier, and she preceded him in...

Nov 12, 2021

Keith Brian "Jake" McKenna of Caseville, age 63, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home. Jake was born March 17, 1958. He loved the outdoors and fishing, and even with his failing eyesight, he could spot a hawk in a tree a half mile away. Jake loved music, had a beautiful voice, and could name any...

Nov 12, 2021

Mary Ann Kiser, 89, of Caseville, died early morning Friday, November 12, 2021 peacefully at home. Mary Ann was born in Detroit on January 31, 1932 at home to the late Joseph and Helen (Ruszczyk) Landoski. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Detroit and graduated from Commerce High School in Detroit in 1950. Mary Ann worked...

Nov 11, 2021

Janette M. Farver, 75, of Elkton passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Janette was born July 5, 1946 in Pigeon to the late Edward and Alice (Deering) Glasgow. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1964. She worked as a cosmetologist and then retired from Laker Schools...

Nov 10, 2021

Leon J. Henne, 72, of Bay Port, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw after a long illness.

Leon was born March 2, 1949 in Pigeon, the second of four children born to the late Kenneth and Mary (Jerome) Henne. He graduated from Laker High School in 1967. On November 11, 1967 he...

Nov 10, 2021

Karen D. Thede, age 80, of Caro, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at McLaren Bay Special Care in Bay City.

Karen was born in Unionville on August 4, 1941, to Donald and Marion (Russell) Strieter. After graduating from Unionville High School she attended business school. In the spring of 2021, Karen moved to Caro in an...

Nov 8, 2021

Donald Majask of Caro, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Satchell's Christian Home in Caro. Don was born September 30, 1934 in Kingston, the son of the late Peter and Mary (Snurka) Majask. He was united in marriage with Alicia Pastor on June 18, 2005, and she survives. Don was DPW manager in Reese for...

Nov 8, 2021

Lucille Fay Ziel, 83, of Sebewaing, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at her home following a long illness.

She was born on November 11, 1937 in Bay Port to the late Roy and Bernice (Quick) Lawrence.  Lucille graduated from Bay Port High School in 1955.  Upon graduation she began employment at McIntyre Insurance.  She was later...

Nov 8, 2021

Gordon A. Thomas , age 77, of Pigeon, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Schuerer Hospital in Pigeon.

Gordon was born in Owendale on September 24, 1944 to Arthur and Mary (Morley) Thomas. After graduating from Owendale High School in 1963, he was drafted into the United States Army and worked as a mechanic...

Nov 7, 2021

Richard Hercliff of Mayville, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc, surrounded by family, due to complications from Covid. He was born December 17, 1940 in Caro, the son of the late Melvin and Elva (Clink) Hercliff. He was united in marriage with Ruth Ann Weiler on January 23, 1960 by...

Nov 7, 2021

Donald William Hahn , age 74, of Unionville, was called to his eternal home on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Covenant Harrison Hospital, following a brief illness.

Donald was born in Sebewaing on March 7, 1947 to William and Violet (McCallum) Hahn. He is a 1965 graduate from Unionville High School. He retired from Tower...

Nov 6, 2021

Stella E. Clinesmith of Vassar, age 91, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Stella was born March 23, 1930 in Vassar, the daughter of the late John & Virginia (Wasczas) Grabitz. She was united in marriage with Elgin W. Clinesmith on October 11, 1952 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Reese...

Nov 6, 2021

Dale M. Vandemark of Cass City, age 65, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Villages of Lapeer. Dale was born November 15, 1955 in Caro, the son of the late Emery JR & Mary Ann (Orban) Vandemark. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1973 and began a career as a mechanic while...