Obituaries
Timothy Knoblet
Aug 15, 2013
TIMOTHY LEE KNOBLET, 59, of Cass City, died unexpectedly in his home Thursday, August 15, 2013. He was born August 15, 1954 in Cass City to Fred Edward and Eva Mae (Pearce) Knoblet. Tim was a lifelong farmer raising Herefords on the family farm. He graduated from Cass City High School and went on to graduate from Albion College with...
Sherri Little
Aug 7, 2013
Sherri L. Little, 56, of Cass City, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center. She was born July 13, 1957 in Cass City to Thomas and Norajean (Boyl) Little. Despite her disability, Sherri graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from Saginaw Valley State University with highest honors. Her family was the most important part...
Shirley Heronemus
Aug 2, 2013
Shirley A. Heronemus, 86, of Cass City, died following a short illness Friday, August 2, 2013 in Port Huron Hospital. She was born November 19, 1926 in Cass City to Alvah and Cora (Bartle) Hillman. She married Floyd Heronemus August 15, 1945 in Mizpah Missionary Church. He died February 11, 1977. Shirley worked at Kritzman's Department Store for over 24...
Nolan Armstrong
Jul 30, 2013
NOLAN VAN ARMSTRONG, 60, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in his home. He was born April 4, 1953 in Bangor, ME to John Harold and Stella Kathleen (Scott) Armstrong. Nolan enjoyed photography and was an avid reader. Nolan is survived by his mother, Stella Armstrong; sister, Brenda (William) Wideman of Lexington; brothers: Dana (Janice) Armstrong of...
Florene Black
Jul 21, 2013
FLORENE R. BLACK, 92, of Cass City, died Sunday, July 21, 2013 in Northwood Meadows Dementia Care Unit. She was born October 5, 1920 in Granville, TN to James and Alta (Jones) Daniel. She married Gerald E. Black May 1, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. He died November 19, 1998. Florene spent a great deal of her life in Hemet,...
Quentin Wutzke
Jul 12, 2013
As the parents of Quentin Dean Earl Wutzke we are sad to announce that our son took his last breaths, Friday, July 12, 2013, at home. Quentin was born June 19, 2013 in Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe, MI. As Quentin’s parents, Joshua and Hali (Mitchell) Wutzke, we thank you for your prayers and for sharing our sorrow. Quentin will...
Marion Russell
Jul 4, 2013
Marion Grace Russell, 93, of Mayville, died following an extended illness Thursday, July 4, 2013 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. She was born May 28, 1920 in Caro to George and Carrie (Hildinger) Brady. She married Gerald Russell February 7, 1942 at her family home in Caro. He preceded her in death in the late 1950's. Marion graduated from...
David Lansu
Jun 29, 2013
David Joseph Lansu, 57, of Garden City and Kingston, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his Kingston home. He was born August 11, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of Harry and Betty (Beauchamp) Lansu. He married Jennifer Smith April 14, 2000 in Garden City, Michigan. David loved doing anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed...
Stephen Karpovich
Jun 15, 2013
STEPHEN CHARLES KARPOVICH, 68, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 15, 2013 in his home. He was born May 24, 1945 in Cass City to Steve and Katheryn (Lutomski) Karpovich. He married Faye Wanda Messing June 11, 1966 in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Stephen served in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Michigan State University....
Duane Beaver
Jun 14, 2013
DUANE RICHARD BEAVER, 91, Cass City, died following a short illness Friday, June 14, 2013 in DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township. He was born October 9, 1921 in Fenton to Glenn Campbell and Susan Mae (Kaylor) Beaver. He married Norie McClusky March 15, 1942 in Holly. She died January 30, 1975. Duane worked for Pontiac Motors after high...
Linda Yost
Jun 10, 2013
LINDA LOUISE YOST, Linda L. Yost, 70, of Deford, died Monday, June 10, 2013 in her home following a short illness. She was born May 7, 1943 in Cass City to Owen and Catherine (Peters) Quinn. She married Anthony Yost July 7, 1962 in Cass City. Linda graduated from Cass City High School. She worked as a school bus driver...
Leola Retherford
Jun 10, 2013
LEOLA RETHERFORD, Leola Retherford, 92, of Cass City, died Monday, June 10, 2013 in Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born February 23, 1921 in Croswell to Norris and Ada (Wellman) Boyne. She married Arleon Cooper Retherford June 4, 1941 in her parent's home in Kingston. He died February 3, 1998. Leola attended County Normal and went on to complete...
Heather Healy
Jun 5, 2013
Heather Healy, 68, of Empire, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Munson Hospice House, Traverse City. She was born July 5, 1944 in Cass City to James and Blanche (Stafford) Milligan. She married Ronald Healy July 2, 1968 in Cass City. Heather received her BA degree from Central Michigan University. She worked as a teacher in Port Huron before taking...
Edna Moore
Jun 5, 2013
Edna P. Moore, 92, of Kingston died following a short illness Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro. She was born October 8, 1920 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County to Rev. Walter and Flora (Endersbe) Hubbard. She married Raymond Moore June 16, 1944 in her father's church in Kingston. He died July 21, 2012. Edna graduated...
Nida Osborn
May 29, 2013
NIDA JEAN OSBORN, 73, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in her home. She was born June 30, 1939 at home in Grant Township to C. Robert and Beryl (Ricker) Osborn. Jeannie received her BS degree from Central Michigan University, where she played flute in the concert band. She received her Masters of Library Science from Wayne...
Roy Shaft
May 25, 2013
ROY FRANKLIN SHAFT, 70, of Cass City, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. He was born August 15, 1942 in Adrian to Richard Franklin and Dorothy Mabel (Stephenson) Shaft. He married Margaret (Margy) Ann Lenzi January 24, 1970 in Boston, MA. Roy served in the U.S. Navy specializing in electronics and was honorably discharged in...
Shirley Matson
May 21, 2013
SHIRLEY JEAN MATSON, 63, of Cass City, died following a short illness Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Covenant Medical Center Harrison Campus, Saginaw. She was born January 24, 1950 in Detroit to Dell and Elizabeth "Betty" (Boon) Wareham. Shirley was a licensed beautician owning her own shop in Detroit for over five years. She and her husband owned and operated...
Jeanne Mcphail
May 17, 2013
JEANNE MARY MCPHAIL, 74, of Cass City, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 in her home with her family by her side. She was born March 12, 1939 in Attica to James and Nora (Middleditch) Sutphen. She married Roger Dee McPhail November 7, 1970 in Bad Axe. Jeanne worked as an Assistant Plant Manager for Novelty Tool in Bad Axe...
William Britt
May 15, 2013
WILLIAM HOWARD BRITT, 70, of Cass City, finished his race Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Covenant Medical Center, Saginaw, with his family by his side. He was born March 22, 1943 in Bad Axe to Howard and Catherine (MacLachlan) Britt. He married Judy Ann McIntosh February 22, 1963 at Grant United Methodist Church. Bill graduated from Cass City High School...
David Rowinski
May 13, 2013
DAVID ROWINSKI, 53, of Deford, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2013 in Caro Community Hospital. He was born March 5, 1960 in Detroit to Gabriel and Joan (Wnuk) Rowinski. He married Sherri White September 28, 2007 in Tuscola County Court House, Caro. David graduated from Kingston High School in 1978, in the building trades field. He could build and...