Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2021

Kelly J. Klimkowski, age 42, of Milton, Florida gained her wings on September 28, 2021, after a hard fought battle with COVID, with her family by her side. She was born on October 26, 1978 with her twin, Kathy Klimkowski who claims to have "beat her out first". She was one of four children born to Robert and the...

Sep 26, 2021

Paulette Bowers Hebert Cummins, 75, of Caseville passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at home under hospice care.

Paulette was born May 26, 1946 in Detroit to the late Frank and Emily (Corcoran) LaFontaine. She moved from Detroit to Caseville in her teens and her family owned and operated the Caseville Dairy Bar (now Walt’s). She drove...

Sep 23, 2021

W. Wallace Kent, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Caro, went to be with his Higher Power on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Wally was born September 6, 1941 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Wallace & LaVerne (Fredlund) Kent II. He grew up in Kalamazoo where he graduated from University High School in 1959. Shortly after, Wally...

Sep 23, 2021

Ronald Lee Aldrich of Fairgrove, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. Ron was born August 22, 1940 in Fairgrove, the son of the late Ward and Gertrude (Rockefeller) Aldrich. On June 12, 1959, he was united in marriage with the former Carol A. Volk at the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, and...

Sep 21, 2021

Delmond Smith of Almont, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Carey's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro. Delmond was born December 28, 1934 in Ligon, Kentucky, the son of the late George P. and Martha (Maguire) Smith. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Delmond and the former...

Sep 20, 2021

Richard "Dutch" Thorp of Caro, age 89, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Dutch was born September 10, 1932 in Caro, the son of the late Paul J. & Ella F. (Curry) Thorp. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1950 and was...

Sep 20, 2021

Neal Thomas Jefferson, 75, of Caseville, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home.

Neal was born April 27, 1946 in Ann Arbor to the late Wilford and Aileen (Heymes) Jefferson. He retired as truck driver for National Concrete in Plymouth, he also drove for Thompson Oil in Pontiac. He moved from Commerce Twp to Caseville...

Sep 19, 2021

Thomas William Freeman of Fairgrove, age 68, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at McLaren - Bay Region. Tom was born February 23, 1953 in Wyandotte, the son of the late Theron and Geraldine (Stoelt) Freeman. He was a high school graduate and went on to receive a degree in accounting. Tom loved fishing, playing Euchre, and spending...

Sep 18, 2021

Jaremy Robert Riness of Millington, age 41, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Jeremy was born July 10, 1980 in Kalamazoo. He was a self-employed builder and tattoo artist. He loved music, building, and spending time with his family, especially his children. Jaremy is survived by his fianc, Pamela Stroup; his daughter, Molly; sons, Tucker, Chantz, and Dominic;...

Sep 18, 2021

Robert J. Amon, 85, of Sand Point, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

Bob was born February 24, 1936 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Edna Amon. He graduated from De La Salle High School in Detroit and received a Bachelor’s degree from Detroit Institute of Technology....

Sep 17, 2021

Patricia (Ahearn) Decker of Caro, age 95, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, following a brief illness. Pat was born May 2, 1926 in Kinde, the daughter of the late Edmund & Annie (Pettie) Ahearn. She graduated from Bad Axe High School and on October 5, 1957, was united in marriage with Francis Decker at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Sep 14, 2021

Laurence Atkerson of Caro, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Laurence was born November 26, 1941 in Yaleta, Texas, the son of the late Carless & Jennie (Jones) Atkerson. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He was united in marriage with the former June Kuranty on November...

Sep 10, 2021

Eloine Diann Orban of Caro, age 77, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Eloine was born May 31, 1944 in Caro, the daughter of the late Ward and Ruth (Emery) Goodell, and was a 1962 graduate of Mayville High School. In keeping with Eloine's wishes, cremation has taken. No services are planned at this time.

Sep 9, 2021

Betty Jane Hormel of Vassar, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw from Covid 19 complications. Betty was born August 22, 1925 in Franklin and was the last surviving child of the late Fred and Minnie Freewald. She moved to a farm in Juniata Township at an early age...

Sep 9, 2021

Margie Ann Maxwell, 79, of Elkton passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at home under hospice care.

Margie was born at home in Elkton on January 7, 1942 to the late Leonard and Leona (Ewald) Fritz. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1960. She married Danny Maxwell on October 23, 1992 in Bad Axe.

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Sep 8, 2021

Janet L. Retford, age 83, of Owendale, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Northwood Meadows in Cass City.

Janet was born in Sebewaing on July 17, 1938, to Frank and Mamie (Honeywell) Gettel. She married William F. Retford on December 26, 1960 in Sebewaing. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2012. After high school,...

Sep 7, 2021

Virginia E. Dennis of Caro, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at AGAPE Care Systems in Caro. Virginia was born February 1, 1929 in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Isabelle (Clapp) Greenleaf. She was a 1947 graduate of Cass City High School and was employed for many years in housekeeping at the...

Sep 6, 2021

Daniel R. Walz, age 70, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully Monday, September 6, 2021, with his family by his side.

Daniel was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on February 9, 1951, to Rupert and Charlotte (Mundinger) Walz. He worked a few years for Thumb Truck Equipment and retired after 27 years from the Cooperative Elevator as a...

Sep 5, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Thompson of Fairgrove, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Bay City. Jennifer was born July 3, 1981 in Ypsilanti, the daughter of the late Joseph Allen & Deborah Lynn (Cameron) Thompson. She graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1999, and furthered her education at Davenport University in Caro where...

Sep 3, 2021

Nicholas Decker of Caro, age 86, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Medilodge of Cass City. Nick was born February 22, 1935 in Cass City, the son of the late Nicholas, Sr. and Alma (Rogers) Decker. Nick worked for Henkle McCoy as a lineman, moved to Caro in 1961 and purchased Caro Home Furnishings, which he operated...