Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Caro, MI

Rosemary Helen Brinley

March 5, 1946 - March 22, 2013

Rosemary Helen Brinley of Shay Lake, age 67, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Lapeer Region – McLaren Health Care. She was born March 5, 1946 in Richmond, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Mae (Verbeke) Morian. Funeral Services will be held at the Shay Lake Non-Denominational Christian Church on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the...
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Doris M. Wood

January 26, 1933 - March 19, 2013

Doris M. Wood of Caro, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehab in Mayville. She was born January 26, 1933 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Frankie and Leota (Thornton) Buhl. Doris was united in marriage with Kenneth J. Wood on January 14, 1960 in Pontiac. He preceded her in death June 11, 2002. Doris is survived by her daughter, Roxanna Wood of...
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Mary Lee Downing

October 14, 1929 - March 12, 2013

Mary Lee Downing of Caro, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. She was born October 14, 1929 in Caro, the daughter of the late Lee and Florence (Boulton) Huston. Mary Lee was united in marriage with Paul Downing on May 3, 1947 in Caro. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1988. Mary Lee loved spending time with her grandchildren,...
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Francis J. Burda

October 2, 1918 - March 11, 2013

Francis Burda of Caro, age 94, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Rendon's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro. He was born October 2, 1918 in Detroit, the son of the late Frank and Celia (Konkel) Burda. Mr. Burda was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. In keeping with Mr. Burda's wishes, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date.
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Dennis M. Powell

September 5, 1952 - March 9, 2013

Dennis M. Powell of Mayville, age 60, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his home. He was born September 5, 1952 in Camilla, Georgia, the son of the late William M. Powell and Betty I. (Wade) Koop. Dennis was a member of the Caro Eagles, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dennis is survived by his significant other of twenty-nine years, Terry Fenningsdorf; their four children, Russel,...
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Laurita "Lori" Turner

October 20, 1955 - March 6, 2013

Laurita Jo Turner of Mayville, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at United Hospice Service in Marlette, surrounded by her loving family. The former Laurita Kilbourn was born October 20, 1955 in Caro, the daughter of Raymond Kilbourn and the late Patricia Hitchings Kilbourn. She was a 1973 graduate of Cass City High School. On June 29, 1974 she was united in marriage with Thomas...
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Vernon J. Wilson

November 30, 1950 - March 2, 2013

Vernon J. Wilson of Caro, age 62, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Rendon's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro. He was born November 30, 1950 in Pontiac, the son of the late Jay and Helen (Koch) Wilson. He is survived by his siblings, Karen & Chuck Compton, Kathy & Gary Kapera, David & Jan Wilson, Danny & Robin Wilson; many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Mr. Wilson's wishes,...
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Betty Jane (Lange) Lawitzke

January 30, 1926 - February 28, 2013

Betty Jane Lawitzke of Caro, age 87, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at her home. She was born January 30, 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Walter and Lillian (Fisher) Lange of Port Hope. Betty grew up in Port Hope and was a 1944 graduate of Port Hope High School. She loved to do puzzles during the winter, but in the summer you would find her outside working in her flower...
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Bernadine M. Jacques

May 5, 1924 - February 28, 2013

Bernadine M. Jacques of Caro, age 88, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehab Center in Mayville, following a period of declining health. The former Bernadine Daniels was born May 5, 1924 in Detroit. She was united in marriage with John Jacques on March 14, 1942 in Caro. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2000. Bernadine was a career homemaker and mother...
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Mark Bergh

January 31, 1962 - February 27, 2013

Mark Alan Bergh of Caro, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the age of 51. He was born January 31, 1962 in Caro. Mark is survived by his parents, Paul and Ruth Bergh of Caro; and his siblings, Randy and Stephen Bergh and Patty Bergh. In keeping with Mark's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will celebrate Mark's life at a private family...
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Jamie Lee Hecht

July 3, 1975 - February 23, 2013

Jamie Lee Hecht of Otisville, formerly of Caro, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the age of 37. He was born July 3, 1975 in Caro, the son of Kenneth and Betty (Churchill) Hecht. Jamie was a 1994 graduate of Caro High School where he enjoyed playing football and graduated as District Champions. On May 20, 2000, he was united in marriage with the former...
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James F. Kennison

May 8, 1913 - February 21, 2013

James F. Kennison, age 99, went to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Tendercare of Cass City. Born May 8, 1913 in Flint to Sherwood and Effie (Frost) Kennison, James married the former Arleen Brahm March 2, 1935 in Jackson. During the Depression James worked for the C.C.C. in Northern Michigan. When he became of age, James tried to join the...
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Martha E. McAlpine

September 27, 1920 - February 21, 2013

Martha E. McAlpine of Caro, age 92, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. She was born September 27, 1920 in Caro, the daughter of the late Otto and Bessie (Dowling) Montei. She was a 1938 graduate of Caro High School. Martha was united in marriage with Meredith McAlpine on May 9, 1940 in Bowling Green, Ohio. He preceded her in death on November...
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Charles E. Hunt

October 25, 1927 - February 18, 2013

Charles Elmer Hunt of Caro, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2013 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. He was born October 25, 1927 in Caro, the son of the late Edgar & Gertrude L. (Flansburg) Hunt and was a lifelong area resident. Following graduation from high school, Chuck served with the U.S. Army in Europe and later was called back to service in Korea. ...
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Erma Kay Wooster

October 29, 1949 - February 16, 2013

Erma Kay Wooster, age 63 of Caro, formerly of Sturgis, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She was born October 29, 1949 in Sturgis, the daughter of Donald Harris & Eloise (Walters) Kottenbrock, and spent most of her life in the Sturgis area. Erma was united in marriage with James "Hank" Wooster on February 27, 1971 in Orland, Indiana. He...
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Betty L. Hines

December 16, 1927 - February 13, 2013

Betty L. Hines of Griswold, Connecticut, formerly of Caro, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, age 85 years, She was born December 16, 1927, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Fannie (Crow) Book. Betty graduated from high school in Memphis, Michigan with the class of 1945, where she met her high school sweetheart, Dale Hines. They were married on September 13, 1947 after Dale's...
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Goldie M. Langworthy

July 22, 1928 - February 8, 2013

Goldie M. Langworthy of Caro, age 84, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan following a very brief illness. She was born July 22, 1928 in Deford, the daughter of the late J. W. & Minnie E. (Forner) Boughan and was a lifelong area resident. Goldie graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1946 and from the Tuscola County Normal School in 1947 and taught in...
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August "Gus" Miklovic

December 29, 1916 - February 6, 2013

August Floyd Miklovic of Caro, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at his home. Gus was born December 29, 1916 in Caro, the son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Hesko) Miklovic. He was united in marriage with the former Ella Pollak on June 1, 1940 in Caro. She preceded him in death on February 12, 1996. Gus was the youngest of four brothers who farmed together all their lives....
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Grace Inglis

September 27, 1921 - February 4, 2013

Grace Inglis of Caro, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw. She was born September 27, 1921 in Caro, the daughter of the late Roy James and Mary (Wood) Marra. The former Grace Marra was united in marriage with Carmon B. Inglis on January 19, 1942 in Caro. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2000. Grace was a homemaker and loving...
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Alice M. Wortman

November 9, 1948 - January 29, 2013

Alice M. Wortman of Waterford, age 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at her home. She was born November 9, 1948 in Cass City, the daughter of Dale C. & Avice C. (Walls) Smith. Alice graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1967 and then graduated from Saginaw Valley College four years later. She was employed by the State of Michigan Department of Social Services...
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Rosezera Squire

February 23, 1914 - January 29, 2013

Rosezera M. Squire of Brooklyn, formerly of Caro, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Vista Grande Villa in Jackson, age 98. She was born February 23, 1914 in Ellington Township, the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Voorheis) Woodman. Rosezera was united in marriage with Howard Squire on July 22, 1935 in Merrill. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1992. While residing...
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Geneva Dennis

July 28, 1927 - January 27, 2013

Geneva G. Dennis of Caro, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. She was born July 28, 1927 in North Branch Township, the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (Diegel) Oberlee. Geneva was united in marriage with Robert Dennis on March 24, 1990 in Caro. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2009. Geneva had been employed at T.I....
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Earl W. Scott

July 11, 1923 - January 27, 2013

Earl W. Scott, recently of Caro and formerly of Pinnebog, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. He was born July 11, 1923 in Detroit, the son of the late Earl James and Vera (Casey) Scott. Earl, a veteran of World War II, was united in marriage with the former Arlene Smukala on June 16, 1949. They had celebrated sixty-one years of marriage...
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Jay D. Gray

December 28, 1919 - January 21, 2013

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jay D. Gray of Caro, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. He was born December 28, 1919 in Caro, the son of the late Jay L. and Martha E. Gray and was a 1937 graduate of Caro High School. Jay D. enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served in the Pacific Theater during World...
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Virginia F. Gibbs

September 3, 1936 - January 15, 2013

Virginia F. Gibbs of Caro, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw. She was born September 3, 1936 in Caro, the daughter of the late Jeffrey and Beatrice (Gaustic) Fader. Virginia was employed at the Caro Regional Center for thirty-two years, retiring in 1995. She was united in marriage with Ronald C. Gibbs on July 10, 1985 in Caro, and he...
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Henry C. Hall, Jr.

January 25, 1925 - January 15, 2013

Henry C. Hall, Jr. of Caro, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Lighthouse Residential Home in Caro. He was born January 25, 1925 in Detroit and lived most of his adult life there as a contractor for the City of Detroit for house demolition. Henry was united in marriage with the former Maxine Johnson in 1948 in Detroit. She preceded him in death on March 20, 2004, the...
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Lyle B. Guinther

August 1, 1922 - January 14, 2013

Lyle B. Guinther of Caro, age 90, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. He was born August 1, 1922 in Greenleaf Township, the son of the late John and Marion (Brown) Guinther. Lyle grew up in the area and was employed at Pontiac Motors for a number of years. He retired working for Chemical Bank in Caro. Lyle was united in marriage with the former...
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Sharon Sieloff Milot

November 16, 1938 - January 12, 2013

Sharon Sieloff Milot of Mayville, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at McLaren Lapeer Regional Hospital in Lapeer. She was born November 16, 1938 in Wyandotte, the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Stone) Sieloff. Sharon was united in marriage with Bernard Milot on December 5, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wyandotte. Sharon was a telephone operator at Riverside...
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Donna Cregar

July 4, 1937 - January 11, 2013

Donna Cregar of Caro, age 75, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Rendon's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro. She was born July 4, 1937 in Cheboygan, Michigan, the daughter of the late Andrew & Unice (Hudson) St. Amour. Donna was united in marriage with Glen H. Cregar on February 11, 1956 in Otisville. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2001. Donna enjoyed working out in the yard and...
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Leo L. Campbell

May 15, 1920 - January 9, 2013

Leo L. Campbell of Caro, age 92, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. He was born May 15, 1920 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of the late George and Jane Lillie (Velvick) Campbell. He came to the Gilford and Caro area with his family in 1927 and has lived there since. Leo was united in marriage with the former Leatrice Haines on June...
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Deborah K. Jameson

July 2, 1949 - January 8, 2013

Deborah K. Jameson of Vassar, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw. She was born July 2, 1949, the daughter of the late Leland and Dorothy (Smith) Trisch. The former Deborah Trisch was united in marriage with Patrick John "Pat" Jameson on September 8, 1972 in Caro. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2009. Deborah was employed at...
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Velma Hunt

March 25, 1926 - January 7, 2013

Velma D. Hunt of Caro, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 7, 2013 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1926 in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of the late Walter and Virdie (Champ) Wright, coming to Caro around 1954. Velma taught at Caro High School for thirty-two years, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the M.E.A., the Caro United Methodist Church and the Caro United...
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Donald R. Price

September 22, 1936 - January 5, 2013

Donald Ralph Price of Caro, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Villages Regional Hospital in Lady Lake, Florida. Don was born September 22, 1936 in Hazel Park, Michigan, the son of the late Ralph and Aileen (Seeley) Price. Don and his family moved back to their Ellington Township family farm when Don was about eight years of age. He graduated with the Caro...
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Erik Morris

February 20, 1951 - December 30, 2012

Erik C. Morris, age 61, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw, following a period of declining health. Erik was born February 20, 1951 in Helena, Montana, the adopted son of the late Raleigh P. & Carmen C. (Gardner) Morris. Erik enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1970 and served in Vietnam. During that time in Vietnam, he was awarded two Purple...
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Helen Jagosz

July 11, 1918 - December 30, 2012

Helen Jagosz of Caro, age 94, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. Helen was born July 11, 1918 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Anthony & Katherine (Stec) Tofilski. Raised in Detroit, she was educated at Resurrection Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Joseph Academy of Detroit in 1937. Helen was united in marriage with Edward...
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Betty Jo Novak

September 14, 1953 - December 29, 2012

Betty Jo Novak, age 59, passed away at Hills and Dales Hospital on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was born September 14, 1953, the daughter of the late William Millard and Betty Inez (Wade) Powell in Seminole County, Georgia. Betty was united in marriage with Michael Novak November 4, 1972 in Pontiac. She was employed as a home care worker. Betty enjoyed helping others, crafts, cooking,...
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Milton E. Wright

November 28, 1921 - December 23, 2012

Milton E. Wright, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro following a period of declining health. Milton was born November 28, 1921 in Caro, the son of the late Carey and Gertrude (Coones) Wright. On March 17, 1945 he was united in marriage with the former Myrtle Thane in Caro. Milton was employed at the Caro Regional Center from...
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Mary Jo Ogden

June 6, 1942 - December 23, 2012

M.J. Ogden, age 70, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw. Mary Jo was born June 6, 1942 in Caro to the late James and Gladys (Culbert, Kenefic) Ogden. She was a 1960 graduate of Caro High School, graduated from Delta College and trained as an L.P.N. at St. Clair Community College. M.J. was employed as a nurse at Health Source in Saginaw. In...
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Robert W. McNeil

July 20, 1930 - December 21, 2012

Robert W. McNeil, of Unionville, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Bob was born July 20, 1930 in Caro, the son of the late Alva & Norma (Milner) McNeil, and was a lifelong area resident. He was united in marriage with the former Wanda Smakowski on August 27, 1951 and the couple has cherished sixty-one years...
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Anthony Joseph Albin

January 1, 1921 - December 20, 2012

Anthony Joseph Albin, age 91, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 20, 2012, following a lingering illness. Tony was born January 1, 1921 in Detroit, the son of the late Michael & Victoria (Jakubczyk) Albin. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was united in marriage with the former Anna Rose Kupiec on May 9, 1942 in Wilmot. Anna preceded him in death on December 2...
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Roderick V. Hood

May 10, 1921 - December 20, 2012

Roderick V. Hood, age 91, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the United Hospice Residence in Marlette, following a brief illness. Rod was born May 10, 1921 in Mayville, the son of the late William & Gladys (Marsh) Hood. He was united in marriage with the former Wanda Rock on July 12, 1944 in Caro, and the couple celebrated more than sixty-two years together before her death in 2007....
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Roger Glenn Stevens

August 27, 1953 - December 17, 2012

Roger Glenn Stevens, age 59, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Rendon's Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro, following a period of declining health. Roger was born August 27, 1953 in Saginaw, the son of Wendel Otto & Eva Irene (Waterman) Stevens. In keeping with Roger's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in...
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Dennis "Moose" Kammerer, Sr.

August 28, 1954 - December 17, 2012

Dennis Lane Kammerer, age 58, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, December 17, 2012 following a brief illness. Dennis was born August 28, 1954 in Pontiac, the son of the late William & Peggy (Hoover) Kammerer. He was united in marriage with the former Sandra LaPratt on June 23, 1978 in Caro, and the couple has cherished their thirty-four years...
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Ruth M. Trisch

April 1, 1915 - December 13, 2012

Ruth M. Trisch, age 97, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility in Corunna, following a lingering period of declining health. Ruth was born April 1, 1915 in Sanilac County, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Chard. She was united in marriage with Chester E. Beers on December 1, 1934. They enjoyed music, including community and church...
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Charles "Shaky" Hover

October 30, 1936 - December 13, 2012

Charles "Shaky" Hover, age 76, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, following a brief illness. Chuck was born October 30, 1936 in Unionville, the son of the late Maurice C. & Alvina L. (Ditzen) Hover. Following his graduation from Caro High School in 1954, he began a twenty-five year military career that ended with his retirement in 1979 as a...
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Elmer Lewis

May 11, 1925 - December 13, 2012

Elmer Lewis, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, following a period of declining health. Elmer Lewis was born May 11, 1925 in Tuscola County, the son of the late William and Luella (Surine) Lewis. He worked on the family farm and then served in the US Army during WWII. On November 25, 1947 he married the former Norma Shaw. ...
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Dean Lewis

March 7, 1941 - December 12, 2012

Dean H. Lewis (Builder), age 71, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw. He was born March 7, 1941 in Caro, the son of the late Huron and Alice (VanDervoort) Lewis. Dean lived and worked as a self-employed carpenter in the Caro and Watrousville areas all of his life. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Dean enjoyed fishing,...
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David L. Bogart

January 21, 1930 - December 11, 2012

David L. Bogart, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at his home, following a lingering illness. He was born January 21, 1930 in Detroit, the son of the late John and Bonnie (Woody) Bogart. He was employed in the automotive industry until his retirement. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with...
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Peter V. Rozumny

August 14, 1945 - December 7, 2012

Peter V. Rozumny, age 67, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 at his home, following a nine month illness. He was born August 14, 1945 in Caro, the son of the late Michael & Katherine (Doroska) Rozumny and was a lifelong Caro and Kingston area resident. Following his service with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, Peter attended several years of college, then became a tool and die setter at the...
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James J. Brown

February 25, 1953 - December 5, 2012

James Joseph Brown, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at his home. Jim was born February 25, 1953 in Pigeon, the son of the late Royce D. & Delphine (Klopf) Brown. Following graduation from Elkton-Pigeon-Bayport High School, and following his service with the Navy, Jim enrolled at Ferris State College in 1975 and earned his Registered Nurse degree. He returned to the Thumb...
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Sheila Samu

July 14, 1949 - December 4, 2012

Shelia Ann Samu, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at her residence in Caro, following a lingering illness. The former Shelia Foss was born July 14, 1949 in Bay City, the daughter of Henry and Eloise (Myers) Foss. She was a high school graduate, a homemaker and mother. Shelia resided in Birch Run, Oregon, Alaska, and then came to Caro. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, flower...
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Don R. Kebler

July 14, 1924 - November 30, 2012

Don R. Kebler, age 88, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Covenant Healthcare – Harrison in Saginaw. He had been a resident at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility and lived most of his adult life at the home he designed and built outside Caro. He was born July 14, 1924 in Menominee, the son of the late Ruben N. and Albertine (Mahrle) Kebler. Don grew up in Jackson, and was a graduate...
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Donna Renee (Hunter) Monville

September 30, 1966 - November 29, 2012

Donna Renee (Hunter) Monville, age 46, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at her home, following a brief illness. Donna was born September 30, 1966 in Lapeer, the daughter of the late Frank & Linda Hunter. She was employed with VG's Food Stores for over twenty-six years, first in the Pontiac area and for the last ten years or so at the Caro store as a Bakery Specialist. Donna was united in...
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Nancy J. Laney

March 14, 1933 - November 25, 2012

Nancy Jean Laney, age 79, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. She was born March 14, 1933 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Neer) Snider. The former Nancy Jean Snider was united in marriage with Syd Laney and they celebrated twenty-three years of marriage prior to his preceding her in death. Nancy was employed for...
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Dennis Setla

August 19, 1958 - November 23, 2012

Dennis Paul Setla, age 54, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 23, 2012 at his home. He was born August 19, 1958 in Caro, the son of the late Walter and Sophie (Dashkevicz) Setla. Dennis was a lifelong resident of the Caro and graduated from Caro High School. He enjoyed spending time outdoors driving his golf cart around his property, tending his garden, grilling, watching fireworks and...
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Jacqueline J. Wilson

December 4, 1929 - November 23, 2012

Jacqueline J. Wilson, age 82, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at Vada Villa AFC Home in Unionville, following a lingering illness. Jackie was born December 4, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Loren & Florence (Chapman) Phelps and graduated from Mayville High School with the class of 1948. She was united in marriage with Bernard I. Wilson on November 17, 1952 in Angola, Indiana, and...
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Alma Darbee

November 1, 1921 - November 19, 2012

Alma L. Darbee, age 91, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehab in Mayville. She was born November 1, 1921 in Deford, the daughter of the late Harvey and Vina (Spencer) Palmateer. Alma was a 1938 graduate of Cass City High School, and moved to Caro in 1946. The former Alma Palmateer was united in marriage with Willard Darbee on June 3, 1950 at her parent's home...
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Nita Alisha Hergenreder

May 30, 1912 - November 16, 2012

Nita A. Hergenreder, age 100 of Warren, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at Autumn Woods Health Care Facility in Warren. She was born on May 30, 1912 in Kalkaska, the daughter of the late Ramsey and Emma (nee: Hitman) Wells. Beloved wife of the late August. Dear mother of Gerald (Kitty) Hergenreder and Harold (Louise) Hergenreder. Loving grandmother of Sue (Mark) Caudell, Jerry (Karen)...
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Carolyn Mae Woods

July 5, 1943 - November 11, 2012

Carolyn Mae Woods, age 69, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, following a brief illness. She was born July 5, 1943 in Caro, the daughter of the late Louis and Leona (Brown) Cook. Carolyn was united in marriage with James Woods on May 16, 1964 in Caro. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2000. Carolyn was a homemaker that dedicated her life to...
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Melvin Bellamy

February 22, 1927 - November 11, 2012

Melvin D. Bellamy, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw. He was born February 22, 1927 in Mayville, the son of the late William and Amanda (Doering) Bellamy. In his early years, Melvin worked as a farm hand and in the lawn care industry. Melvin is survived by one sister, Lois Bellamy; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Bellamy and Alice...
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Patrick W. Sheridan

December 4, 1937 - November 11, 2012

Patrick William Sheridan, age 74, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born December 4, 1937, the son of the late Patrick J. and Margaret (Fessler) Sheridan. Pat was a 1956 graduate of Fairgrove High School and received a degree in agriculture from Michigan State University. Pat was united in marriage with the former Barbara Kay Bondarenko in...
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Eleanor Dietzel

February 27, 1947 - November 7, 2012

Eleanor Lucille Dietzel, age 65, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at her home. Eleanor was born February 27, 1947 in Mancelona, the daughter of the late Rev. Lewis and Edith (Kitchin) Surbrook. She was united in marriage with Earl Dietzel on July 10, 1964 in Marlette and the couple has cherished more than forty-eight years together. Eleanor will be best remembered as a woman...
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Vicente Lugo

January 22, 1932 - October 29, 2012

Vicente Hernandez Lugo, age 80, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1932 in Donna, Texas, the son of the late Pedro and Angelita (Hernandez) Lugo. He worked at Daily Pickle. Vicente loved to tinker with small motors, especially lawnmowers. He is survived by his six children, Juanita Stricker and her husband, Robert, Jaime Lugo, Guadalupe Lugo and...
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Peter Bennick

March 9, 1927 - October 28, 2012

Peter Walter Bennick, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at his Mayville home. Peter was born March 9, 1927 on the family farm in Wells Township, the youngest son of the late Michael and Antoniette (Kapusta) Beniuk. Peter enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. Upon his return from the military, he moved to Detroit and went to work for Cadillac Motor Company. He...
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Wanda Perry

November 5, 1924 - October 26, 2012

Wanda Lois (Kimmel) Perry, age 87, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Lakewood Ranch, Florida from head trauma, the result of an accidental fall. She was born on November 5, 1924 in Almer Township to the late Glenn and Gertrude (Green) Kimmel. Wanda grew up in Caro and lived most of her life in Caro. After retirement from Kroger's,...
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Henry "Hank" J. Jaster

March 14, 1944 - October 25, 2012

Henry J. Jaster, age 68, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Hank was born March 14, 1944 in Wolverine, the son of the late Alvin and Vernita (Harris) Jaster. He was united in marriage with the former Ruth L. Goodall on April 25, 1964 in Wilmot. Hank was a self-employed building contractor and founded Henry Jaster Construction, Inc. in 1965. He also was an active farmer and...
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Phillip M. Millerov, Sr.

June 29, 1958 - October 20, 2012

Phillip M. Millerov, Sr., age 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Phil was born June 29, 1958 in Caro, the son of the late Steve A. & Gloria (Nesbit) Millerov, and was a lifelong area resident. He was united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, Barbara L. Cross on September 2, 1978 in Reno, Nevada. Phil was employed for fourteen years...
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Lucy Donovan

August 8, 1946 - October 19, 2012

Lucy Donovan, age 66, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, following a period of declining health. She was born August 8, 1946 in Caro, the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Nelson) Davis. Lucy was united in marriage with Richard Donovan in 1965 and he preceded her in death on April 5, 2001. Lucy was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her...
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Lori Ann Coffey

October 26, 1963 - October 16, 2012

Lori Ann Coffey, age 48, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw, following a short illness. She was born on October 26, 1963 in Caro, the daughter of the late Edward and Verna (Mullin) Smith. Lori was a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Lapeer. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and traveling. Lori is...
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Arlene J. Keller

April 20, 1926 - October 13, 2012

Arlene J. Keller, age 86, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, following a period of declining health. Arlene was born April 20, 1926 in Detroit, as the oldest daughter of the late Olin & Joyce (Bailey) Louks, coming to Caro with her parents as a young girl. Arlene was united in marriage with J.D. Keller on August 30, 1947. He preceded her...
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Sarah A. Ruckman

March 26, 1958 - October 9, 2012

Sarah Anne Ruckman, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She was born March 26, 1958, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Blower) Rogers. Sarah was a 1977 graduate of South Lake High School in St. Clair Shores and later graduated from Ross Medical Institute as a Licensed Medical Assistant. She moved to the Marlette area in 1987 and worked for many years at Brown City Wire in...
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Peter Venema

January 1, 1926 - October 1, 2012

Peter Venema, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Hospital in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Peter was born January 1, 1926 in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Clarence & Edith (VeJong) Venema. Peter joined the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Europe. During that time, he was united in marriage with the former Pearl L. Smith on July 11,...
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Carol Jean Harless

May 14, 1962 - September 30, 2012

Carol Jean Harless, age 50, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at McLaren – Bay Region in Bay City. She was born on May 14, 1962 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of the late Mary (McLane) Behrens. Carol was united in marriage with Don Harless in June of 2000, and he survives her. Carol had a wonderful personality with a sparkling sense of humor, and lived for spending time...
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Bruce O. Tallman

March 27, 1945 - September 30, 2012

Bruce Tallman, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at his residence with his family and friends at his side. Bruce was born March 27, 1945 in Cadillac, the son of the late Osro and Hazel (Wilson) Tallman. Bruce was a graduate of Manton High School and after graduation he came to Caro and lived and worked with his brother Andy Tallman. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army...
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Randy L. Holmes

September 25, 1964 - September 29, 2012

Randy L. Holmes, age 48, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, following a lingering illness. Randy was born September 25, 1964 in Caro, the son of John J. & Lucy L. (Roose) Holmes, and was a lifelong area resident. In 1983, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany until 1987. Randy was united in marriage with the former Monna L. Miller on...
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Roger D. Gardner

May 15, 1943 - September 25, 2012

Roger Dean Gardner, age 69, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Wayne. Born May 15, 1943 in Fairgrove to William Benson Gardner and Ernestine Hazel (Cramer) Gardner, he served in the U. S. Air Force during the Viet Nam Conflict and worked most of his career as an Agent-in-Charge with Transworld Airlines. Roger loved to golf, bowl, and was an active member of the American Bowling Congress...
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Goldie E. "Mama" Scott

February 6, 1941 - September 22, 2012

Goldie E. "Mama" Scott, age 71, a resident of Garrett, Indiana for the past two months and formerly of Caro, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 22, 2012 at DeKalb Health in Auburn, Indiana, following a long battle with breast cancer. Born February 6, 1941 in Fairgrove to James A. and Martha M. (Houghteling) Orton, Goldie married Allen J. Scott on August 30, 1958 in Caro. Mama was a...
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Vivian Beebe

April 12, 1928 - September 17, 2012

Vivian Lucille Beebe, age 84, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012 at her son's residence. She was born on April 12, 1928 in Long Lake, the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (Yost) Green. Vivian (Green) Tucker was united in marriage with Frederick E. Beebe on August 22, 1964. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2008. Vivian lived in the Long Lake area, Flint, Kingston, Hale, and...
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Terry Lynn Hascall

October 13, 1961 - September 11, 2012

Terry Lynn Hascall, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, following a lengthy illness. He was born on October 13, 1961 in Saginaw, the son of Gerald Hascall and Beatrice (Perry) Theaker. Terry was a 1980 graduate of Vassar High School. He loved hunting and fishing, long car rides, bowling, flirting, and having a good party. Terry is survived by one son, one daughter, and their...
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Arlene Barrigar

October 24, 1924 - September 10, 2012

Arlene Barrigar, age 87, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at her home. She was born October 24, 1924 in Saginaw. In keeping with Arlene's wishes, a private family graveside service was held at Indianfields Township Cemetery on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.
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Richard Dievendorf, Sr.

January 23, 1924 - September 6, 2012

Richard R. Dievendorf, Sr., age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw, following a period of declining health. Richard was born January 23, 1924 in Detroit, the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Shanahan) Dievendorf. He graduated from St. Anthony's Catholic High School in Detroit with the class of 1942. Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
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Freida Spaeth

March 16, 1921 - August 28, 2012

Freida Spaeth, age 91, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012. She was born on March 16, 1921. She was the daughter of Norman and Mabel (Gilbert) Snider. She was married to Louis John Spaeth in 1938 at her parent's home in Elkton. Over the years her heritage, she was told, included her grandmother being the first immigrant baby born in Huron County. Freida and Louis lived on their farm in...
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Lucille M. Michalak

August 26, 1926 - August 28, 2012

Lucille M. Michalak, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Satchell's Retirement Home, following a short illness. She was born on August 26, 1926 in Pinconning, the daughter of the late Michael and Rosa (Vareda) Kish. She was born five minutes before her twin brother, Edwin. Lucille was united in marriage with Joseph T. Michalak on June 21, 1947 at Sacred Heart Catholic...
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Richard Quinn

November 27, 1927 - August 18, 2012

Richard L. Quinn, age 85, passed away suddenly at home Saturday evening August 18, 2012. Dick was born November 27, 1927 in Caro, the son of the late Charles T. & Norma Lee (Dryer) Quinn and was a lifelong resident. Dick enlisted in the U.S. Navy on December 16, 1943, at the age of 17 years old and served in the Asiatic Pacific Area of combat for two straight years, before returning home. Dick...
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Cheri D. Ahrens

February 22, 1962 - August 16, 2012

Cheri D. Ahrens, age 50, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Cheri Zechmeister was born February 22, 1962 in Cass City, the daughter of Steve and Linda (Westfall) Zechmeister. Cheri was united in marriage with Robert E. Ahrens on June 21, 1980 at the United Methodist Church in Fairgrove. Cheri was employed at Chemical Bank in...
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Gloria C. Ashley

July 8, 1943 - August 15, 2012

Gloria C. Ashley, age 69, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, following a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of the late John and Nellie (McClease) McKeon. Gloria was united in marriage with Charles T. Ashley on January 28, 1984 in Detroit, coming to Caro in October of 2005 and has lived here since. She enjoyed...
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Marilyn Gibelyou

April 3, 1936 - August 14, 2012

Marilyn Gibelyou, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at her daughter's home in Caro. Marilyn was born in Bay City on April 3, 1936, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Erma Socier. She was employed at Walbro Corporation in Cass City until her retirement. Marilyn was united in marriage with Ron Gibelyou in 1982. He preceded her in death in 2008. She enjoyed her family and...
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Kathleen "Kitty" Davis

June 16, 1927 - August 12, 2012

Kathleen "Kitty" Davis, age 85, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at McLaren-Bay Region in Bay City, following a lingering illness. She was born June 16, 1927 in London, England, the daughter of the late Frederick & Mildred (Rees) Harrington. In 1946, Kitty came to Michigan from Wales with her daughter Rosemary and infant son. Kitty spent her working years caring for people as a Registered...
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Richard Jedynasty

June 4, 1935 - August 11, 2012

Richard Jedynasty, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2012 at Tendercare in Cass City. He was born on June 4, 1935 in Detroit. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor Jason M. Garwood officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may call at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home on Wednesday...
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Dierck James Dean

June 10, 1959 - August 10, 2012

Dierck James Dean, age 53, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 10, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family. Dierck spent his life loving his wife and three daughters. His final lesson to his family was showing them the peace that could only be found in the comfort of Jesus. His life ended in a courageous battle with cancer, but was lived to the fullest every day prior. Dierck...
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Margaret C. Laurel

July 28, 1907 - August 7, 2012

Margaret C. Laurel, age 105, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth, following a brief illness. She was born on July 28, 1907 in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of the late George Harvey and Margaret Clara (Mitchell) McIntosh, coming to Canada with her family as an infant. She was united in marriage with James L. Willis in 1935 in Allen Park. He preceded her...
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Margaret M. Hagemeister

August 11, 1915 - August 3, 2012

Margaret M. Hagemeister, age 96, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Tendercare in Cass City. She was born on August 11, 1915 in North Branch, the daughter of the late Robert and Iva (Sherman) Bennett. No services have been planned at this time. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers...
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Hannah S. Payne

June 15, 1920 - August 3, 2012

Hannah S, Payne, age 92, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at The Pavillion in Lebanon, Tennessee, following a period of declining health. She was born on June 15, 1920 in Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late William and Annie (King) Pemberton. On February 20, 1939 the former Hannah Pemberton was united in marriage with Edison Payne in Flint. He preceded her in death on...
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Alice E. Witkovsky

September 2, 1917 - August 1, 2012

Alice Witkovsky, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Timberline Lodge in Caro. She was born on September 2, 1917 in Gagetown, the daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret (Dudenhofer) Chaffee. On April 8, 1977 Alice was united in marriage with Clayton G. Witkovsky at the Caro United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2009. Alice was a homemaker all of her...
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Antonietta S. Thorp

November 26, 1928 - July 31, 2012

Antonietta S. Thorp, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Caro Community Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1928 in Taormina, Sicily, the daughter of the late Frederico and Anna Cacciattore. Antonietta was employed at the Caro Regional Center, retiring in 1988 after more than fifteen years in housekeeping. She enjoyed Bingo and being with her family and...
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Elizabeth L. Holik

September 16, 1929 - July 21, 2012

Elizabeth L. Holik, age 82, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at her home, following a lingering illness. Elizabeth was born September 16, 1929 in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Gordon and Hazel (Hamilton) Miller. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1947 and was united in marriage with Lyle Holik on June 28, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2012. The couple would have...
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Neva M. Hendon

August 30, 1917 - July 18, 2012

Neva M. Hendon, age 94, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Maplewood Manor in Clio. Neva was born August 30, 1917 in Ellington Township, the daughter of the late Bert & Augusta (Faedie) King. She was united in marriage with Aubrey Hendon on September 11, 1937, and the couple cherished more than forty-seven years together before his death in 1984. Neva attended the Caro United Methodist...
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Frank L. Newsome

August 14, 1921 - July 18, 2012

Frank L. Newsome, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his daughter's home, following a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1921 on the family farm in the Port Hope/Redmond area in Huron Township, the son of the late Roy & Cora (Cornish) Newsome. Frank was united in marriage with the former Grace L. Kinney on May 11, 1940 in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on February 3,...
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Robert Lewis Brown, Sr.

January 25, 1938 - July 15, 2012

Robert Lewis Brown, Sr., age 74, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his home, following a lingering illness. Robert was born January 25, 1938 in Marion, the son of Floyd & Ilah (Corner) Brown. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955, and retired as an Aviation Electronic Mechanic Chief after twenty years of service to the country. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Robert worked for several...
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Joyce Hetherington

August 16, 1935 - July 13, 2012

Joyce Hetherington, age 76, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce was born August 16, 1935 in Lansing, the daughter of the late Earl Vernell & Susie Onetia (Silvernail) Campbell. In 1968, she was united in marriage with Donald Hetherington, and cherished her time with him until his death in in 2005. Joyce was employed in the engineering...
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