Obituaries
Dorothy Hund
Jun 9, 2018
DOROTHY LYNN HUND Dorothy L. Hund, 68, of Cass City, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 following a brave battle with cancer in her home. She was born May 17, 1950 in Cass City to John Peter and Lorraine Marie (Guigar) Hund. Dorothy graduated from Ubly High School in 1968. Dorothy enjoyed her children and all their accomplishments. They were her...
Melvin Laming
Jun 8, 2018
MELVIN CHARLES LAMING, 71, of Cass City died June 8, 2018 in Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. He was born April 2, 1947 in Cass City to Max Bernard and Lavara (Morrish) Laming. He married Bonnie Jean Fox April 30, 1971 in Holbrook Church, Ubly. Melvin graduated from Cass City High School with the class of 1965. He was a hard-working...
Mary Ann Gaffka
Jun 7, 2018
MARY ANN GAFFKA, 83, of South Lyon died peacefully Thursday, June 7, 2018 in Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi Campus. She was born at home in Jewell County, Kansas, arriving in the midst of a dust storm on November 27, 1934 the first of three daughters born to Clarence Thomas and Velma May (McDaniel) Stevenson. She married Anthony John Gaffka February...
Anne Smith
Jun 3, 2018
ANNE MARTINE SMITH Anne M. Smith, 63, of Kingston, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 3, 2018 in her home. She was born June 21, 1954 in Newfoundland and was adopted by Karl and Margaret (Coryell) Larson. Anne’s family remembers her as a self less person, always helping others. She devoted her life to the care and support of her daughter, Marie...
William Hennessey
May 28, 2018
WILLIAM DANIEL HENNESSEY William Daniel Hennessey, 66 of Cass City, died following a short illness, Monday, May 28, 2018 in Covenant Medical Center Cooper Campus, Saginaw. He was born June 16, 1951 in Cass City to Daniel Joseph and Stella Elizabeth (Patch) Hennessey. Bill graduated from Cass City High School. He worked at Saginaw Steering Gear for many years retiring...
Alex Nicol
May 28, 2018
JAMES “ALEX” NICOL Alex Nicol, 59, of Ypsilanti and formerly of Deford, died unexpectedly, Monday, May 28, 2018 in Hills and Dales General Hospital, Cass City. He was born November 20, 1958 in Bad Axe to James Don and Marguerite June (Griggs) Nicol. Alex graduated from Kingston High School in 1976. He joined the U.S. Navy where he served aboard...
Michael Dennis Gaffka
May 20, 2018
MICHAEL DENNIS GAFFKA Not a single moment with a million stars, but rather a million moments with a single star, will light one’s soul for a lifetime. Thank you, Mike, for shining so bright in so many people’s lives. Michael D. Gaffka, 57 of Evergreen, AL, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL following a...
Susan Truemner
May 20, 2018
SUSAN KAY GRACEY TRUEMNER Susan K. Gracey Truemner, 59, of Cass City, died following a short illness, Sunday, May 20, 2018 in United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center, Marlette. She was born September 11, 1958 in Detroit to Garrison and Albina “Beanie” (Strelbitzky) Gracey. She married Dana Truemner May 25, 2012 in Cass City. Sue worked in food service for...
Joan Merchant
May 16, 2018
JOAN MERCHANT Joan Merchant, 88, of Cass City, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Northwood Meadows Medical Care Unit, Cass City. She was born October 28, 1929 in Cassopolis the youngest of two children born to Joseph D. and Lucille Evelyn (Harmon) Sommers. She married Stuart William Merchant June 26, 1949 in the former Trinity United Methodist Church in Cass...
Dorothy Green
May 13, 2018
DOROTHY J. GREEN, 71, of Rochester Hills died May 13, 2018 in Ascension Crittenton Hospital, Rochester Hills. She was born May 15, 1946 in Cass City to Herbert and Ruth (Kirby) Wagner. Dottie earned an Associate’s Degree in business from Kent State University, Ohio. She worked for the John Rowling Real Estate Agency in Metamora. Dottie was secretary to the...
Elizabeth Zajac
May 11, 2018
ELIZABETH ZAJAC Elizabeth Zajac, 94, of Kingston, died Friday, May 11, 2018 in Medilodge Nursing Facility of Cass City. She was born on June 3, 1923 the fourth of ten children born to Steven and Julia (Takarics) Laszlo. She married Walter Joseph Zajac on December 27, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He died January 20, 2000. Elizabeth was a hardworking, supportive,...
Tara Board
May 9, 2018
TARA FAYE BOARD Tara Faye Board, 41, of Deford died unexpectedly May 9, 2018 in her home. She was born October 30, 1976 in Pontiac to Roger and Jean (Evance) Board. Tara graduated from Cass City High School in 1993 where she was a Varsity cheerleader. She earned an Associate’s Degree in automotive marketing from Northwood University. She loved spending...
Kenneth Titus
Apr 28, 2018
KENNETH JAMES TITUS, 58, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 28, 2018 in his home. He was born March 8, 1960 in Detroit to Arthur James and Katherine Grace (Antonoff) Titus, Jr.. Ken graduated from Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods and studied at the Creative Arts Institute in Detroit. Ken was a talented artist, specializing in wild...
Rick Damm
Apr 25, 2018
RICK DAVID DAMM, 61, of Pinellas Park, FL, formerly of Cass City, died following a short illness Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Suncoast Hospice Mid Pinellas Woodside, Pinellas Park, FL. He was born September 21, 1956 in Cass City the second of three children born to Dale and Mary (McClorey) Damm. Rick was a 1975 graduate of Cass City High...
Janet Guthrie
Apr 21, 2018
JANET CAROL GUTHRIE, 72, of Cass City, died following a short illness Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Covenant Medical Center Harrison Campus, Saginaw. She was born May 16, 1945 in Saginaw to Jacob Fredrick and Ferndale (Yax) Schmitt. She married Paul Warren Guthrie October 12, 1963 in Reese. He passed away June 21, 1983. Janet worked as a caregiver for...
Gordon Francis
Apr 5, 2018
GORDON STUART FRANCIS, 52, of Reese died suddenly April 5, 2018 in his home. He was born September 20, 1965 in Saginaw the second of five children born to Stuart Gordon and Gloria Jean (Ozbat) Francis. He married Beverly Alice Lewis July 20, 1985 in Reese United Methodist Church. Gordon graduated from Reese High School. He was a licensed builder...
Roy Wagg
Apr 3, 2018
ROY ROBERT WAGG Roy R. Wagg, 83 of Cass City died following a lengthy battle with cancer Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Heritage Hill Assisted Living Facility in Caro. He was born January 29, 1935 in Greenleaf Township to Roy Nelson and Freda Millie (Kelley) Wagg. Roy married Shirley Alice Dorland November 1, 1958 in the old Cass City United...
Ray Armstead Jr
Apr 1, 2018
RAY ARMSTEAD JR. Ray Armstead, Jr., 66 of Conroe, TX formerly of Cass City died Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born July 11, 1951 in Detroit, the eldest son of Ray and Betty (Shagena) Armstead, Sr. Ray lived many years in Cass City and owned Armstead Accounting. He was a former Mayor of Cass City. Ray was a businessman...
Janene Bills
Mar 26, 2018
EUNICE JANENE BILLS, 68, of Cass City died unexpectedly Monday, March 26, 2018 in her home. She was born April 30, 1949 to Harry and Eunice (McKenzie) Bohnsack. She married Thomas Nathaniel Bills in June of 1971. Janene graduated from Cass City High School. She worked as bookkeeper for her husband and son’s business, Thomas Roofing. Janene was a homemaker...
Patricia Viney
Mar 25, 2018
Patricia D. Viney, 94, of Cass City, died following a short illness Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Medilodge Nursing Facility, Cass City. She was born October 7, 1923 in Pontiac to William and Minnie (Sorensen) Jones. She married Albert Eugene Viney November 29, 1944 in Lucas, OH. He died November 1, 1972. Pat’s work history includes Hamill Manufacturing in Bad...