Obituary Listing

Nov 7, 2020

David M. Krebs, 67, of Port Austin, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home under hospice care.

David was born August 6, 1953 in Grosse Pointe to the late Marvin and Katherine “Sally” Krebs. He graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1971. He married Wendy Guinness on June 9, 1979 in Detroit; she...

Nov 6, 2020

Dennis L. VanHorn of Caro, age 74, passed peacefully at his home on November 6, 2020 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren whom he adored more than anything. Dennis was born August 20, 1946 in Caro, the son of the late LaVerne & Virginia (Weber) VanHorn and graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1964. He...

Nov 6, 2020

Bonnie Jean Johnson of Caro, age 80, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette, following a brief but courageous battle with ALS. Bonnie was born April 26, 1940 in Albion, the daughter of the late William & Esther (Towns) Stark. Her childhood was spent in Springport, Michigan on her family's centennial farm. She...

Nov 5, 2020

Maxine Mowry of Fairgrove, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at New Hope Bay in Bay City, following a period of declining health. Maxine was born May 3, 1929 at home, the daughter of the late George & Edwina (Hillis) McLaren. She was united in marriage with Jay Mowry whom she worked beside as an invaluable...

Nov 4, 2020

Peter Dixon, 79, of Pigeon, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2020, while surrounded by his family.

Peter was born July 1, 1941 in Detroit to Ralph Chaney Dixon and Betty Bruinekool Dixon.   His family relocated to Pigeon after the end of World War II.  In Pigeon, Peter excelled scholastically and athletically.  He graduated as Valedictorian and...

Nov 2, 2020

Theodore "Ted" Stanislawski of Caro, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Ted was born March 18, 1927 in Kermit, North Dakota, the son of the late John and Paulina (Sluzinski) Stanislawski. He was united in marriage with the former Rose Bennick at Saint Francis DeSales Church in Detroit on...

Oct 30, 2020

Shirley Anne Griffin of Caro, age 95, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Shirley was born February 20, 1925 in Cass City, the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Brown) O'Dell. She was united in marriage with Russell Griffin on August 30, 1941 in Bay City and he...

Oct 30, 2020

Albert E. Hewitt,72, of Caseville, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.

Albert was born October 21, 1948 in Bad Axe to the late Albert Francis and Bernice (Yaroch) Hewitt and grew up in Port Austin.  He worked many odd jobs in the area, including as a farmer.  He had many...

Oct 29, 2020

Doris Miners of Caro, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Medilodge of Cass City. Doris was born August 23, 1951 at home in Caro to the late William and Estella (Putman) Wheaton. She had been employed in manufacturing for many years. Although Doris enjoyed most spending time with her family, she also spent many hours...

Oct 29, 2020

Glen L. Abbe, 81, of Owendale, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at home under hospice care.

Glen was born November 23, 1938 at home in Oliver Twp to the late Ezra and Hattie (Diebel) Abbe. He graduated from Elkton High School. He married Hazel Sherman on March 24, 1962 at the Owendale RLDS Church. Glen was...

Oct 28, 2020

Jeffrey D. Schlabach, 71, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Jeff was born May 6, 1949 in Harbor Beach to the late Clyde and Elizabeth (Coulston) Schlabach. He graduated from Laker High School in 1967 and served in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He retired from Shetler...

Oct 21, 2020

Violet "Tootie" Weber of Bay City, formerly of Caro, age 95, passed away on October 21, 2020 at McLaren - Bay Region in Bay City. Violet was born February 23, 1925 in Gilford, the daughter of the late John and Violet (Burza) Hepfer. Known by family and friends as "Tootie," she was united in marriage with Mathias Weber on...

Oct 18, 2020

Roy L. Summerfield of Caro, age 73, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Roy was born October 18, 1947 in Saginaw, the son of the late James and Sarah (Benn) Summerfield. He was united in marriage with the former Shirley Hayden on July 26, 1985 in Caro and she preceded him...

Oct 17, 2020

Jacquelyn Kay Holdwick, 76, of Lexington, formerly of Huron County, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Marlette.

Jackie was born July 10, 1944 in Bad Axe to the late Frederick and Onalee (Fisher) Ewald. She graduated in 1962 from Laker High School. She loved animals and was able to incorporate that love into her work at...

Oct 16, 2020

Joseph Zechmeister of Caro, age 60, passed away peacefully in the home he built, surrounded by the love of family, on Friday, October 16, 2020. Joe was born November 23, 1959 in Detroit, the son of Peter & Katherina (Belfinger) Zechmeister. He moved from Detroit to Houghton Lake with his family when he was a young boy and graduated...

Oct 16, 2020

Samuel R. Brush, 81, of Bay Port, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw.

Sam was born October 8, 1939 in Silverwood to the late Samuel R. Haight and Gladys L. Wilkinson. He was adopted and raised by the Brush family. He married Theresa Doering on April 15, 1967 in Vassar;...

Oct 15, 2020

Willard Roger Kropp, 77, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home under hospice care.

Willard was born May 8, 1943 at home in Winsor Twp to the late Soloman Jr and Hattie (Fahndrich) Kropp. He graduated in 1962 from Laker High School. He married Mary Pluciennik on February 15, 1964. He retired as...

Oct 14, 2020

Gerald Howard Babcock, Sr. of Cass City, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. Gerald was born September 19, 1931 in Caro, the son of the late Zebe & Gladys (Nichols) Babcock. He was employed briefly at the Caro State Hospital before his enlistment in the U.S. Navy. While in the service, Gerald...

Oct 14, 2020

B. Eloise Dorsch, 96, of Owendale, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro.

Eloise was born September 4, 1924 in Scioto Furnace, Ohio to the late George and Louisa Shope. She was united in marriage to Howard C. Dorsch on March 12, 1943 in Linkville and lived in Owendale all of...

Oct 14, 2020

Deborah Lynn Lavoie, 59, of Pigeon, died at home Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Deborah was born August 24, 1961 in Mt. Clemens to Rene Lavoie and Roberta Gazarak.  She worked as a home health aid.

She is survived by her sons Richard Lavoie, Michael Lavoie and Joseph Sexton; and her mother Roberta Roberts.

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