Obituaries
Susan Lee Brzuchowski
Nov 9, 2026
SUSAN LEE BRZUCHOWSKI
Susan L. Brzuchowski, 81, of Cass City, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility of Caro. She was born on March 7, 1945, in Monroe one of six children born to Frederick and Marguerite (Vermett) Herndon. She married Ronald Brzuchowski on August 6, 1966. Together, they shared 60 years of marriage, building...
Alfred James Wallace
Sep 27, 2026
ALFRED JAMES WALLACE
Alfred J. Wallace, 78, of Cass City, died Sunday, September 27, 2026 in his home. Al was born November 25, 1947 in Cass City to Donald Edmund and Beva B. (Nichols) Wallace. He married Charleyne “Charlie” Almas on May 11, 1974 in Cass City.
Al graduated from Cass City High School in 1966 and proudly served his country in...
Kay Marie Guinther
Nov 4, 2026
KAY MARIE GUINTHER
Kay M. Guinther, 73, of Cass City died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw. She was born February 6, 1953 in Cass City to L.J. Francis and Delphine (Stock) Dillon. She married Thomas Brent Guinther on July 29, 1972 in Cass City United Methodist Church.
A 1971 graduate of Cass City High School, Kay went...
Scott David Jefsen
Oct 31, 2026
SCOTT DAVID JEFSEN
Scott D. Jefsen, 68, of Imlay City, died Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Covenant Health Care, Select Specialty, Saginaw. He was born July 28, 1958 in Detroit to Vernon Ralph and Geraldine Lucille (Benfield) Jefsen.
Scott graduated from Marlette High School in 1976. Throughout his career, he worked for Ford Motor Company, spent time in construction, and was currently...
Jane Anne Lalko
Oct 28, 2026
JANE ANNE LALKO
Jane Anne Lalko, 96, of Kingston died peacefully Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, Caro. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Cass City to Leo and Mary (McKenzie) Legg and lived her entire life in Kingston. She married Mike Lalko on July 22, 1950 in Sacred Heart Church, Caro. He...
James Garfield Beverly
Oct 14, 2026
JAMES GARFIELD BEVERLY
James G. Beverly, 79, of Gagetown, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in the comfort of his home. He was born January 3, 1947 in Portland, Oregon to Pauline (Fox) Waterman and Rosco Garfield Beverly. He married Billie Guinther on July 24, 1970 in Otter Lake.
Jim honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later worked...
Patrick Arthur Thornton
Oct 12, 2026
PATRICK ARTHUR THORNTON
Patrick A. Thornton, 73, of Cass City, died Monday, October 12, 2026 in his home. He was born August 4, 1953 in Pontiac, one of six children born to Russell Alger and Mary Antoinette (Brown) Thornton, Jr.
Patrick graduated from Pontiac High School. He worked for General Motors Orion Plant, on the assembly line, until...
Pamela Lynn Champagne
Oct 9, 2026
PAMELA LYNN CHAMPAGNE
Pamela L. Champagne, 66, of Ubly, died Friday, October 9, 2026 in the comfort of her home. She was born July 18, 1960 in Bad Axe to Virgil Albert and Arlene Margaret (Schenk) Champagne.
Pamela attended Ubly High School and worked for a time at Kmart and Walmart, but her truest and most important calling...
Beverly Jane Heron
Oct 8, 2026
BEVERLY JANE HERON
Beverly J. Heron, 87, of Kingston died Thursday, October 8, 2026 in Aspire Marlette Long-Term Care Facility. She was born September 11, 1939 in Detroit to Everett and Virginia Harrison. She married Floyd Jack Heron, Jr. on May 3, 1969 in Kingston United Methodist Church. He died March 1, 2017.
Beverly graduated from East Commerce High School. She was...
Jeanie Louise Martin
Oct 7, 2026
JEANIE LOUISE MARTIN
Jeanie L. Martin, 57, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in Satchell’s Christian Retirement Home, Caro. She was born August 26, 1969 in Bad Axe to Edward Bernard and Janet Irene (Greyerbiehl) Sweeney. She married Phillip Wade Martin on August 1, 1992 in St. Columbkille Church, Ubly. He died February 24, 2022.
A 1987 graduate of Cass City High School,...
Sandra Louise Yax
Oct 5, 2026
SANDRA LOUISE YAX
Sandra L. Yax, 76, of Cass City died Monday, October 5, 2026 in Medilodge of Cass City. She was born October 15, 1949 in Ypsilanti, one of seven children born to Wilford and Marjorie (Helkaa) Smith. She married Donald Frank Yax on July 2, 1983 in Deford Community Church.
Sandra was employed for many years as a healthcare aid...
Kirt Leslie Merchant
Sep 24, 2026
KIRT LESLIE MERCHANT
Kirt L. Merchant, 53, of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born March 10, 1973, in Cass City to Donald Larry and Judy Ann (Nicholas) Merchant. He married his loving wife, Anna Mary (Walchak) Merchant, on February 24, 2002, in Jackson.
Kirt graduated from Cass City High School...
Wanda Faye Powell
Aug 31, 2026
WANDA FAYE POWELL
Wanda F. Powell, 75, of Deford died on Monday, August 31, 22026 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro. She was born on November 28, 1950 in Tennessee to Hubert and Ruby (Fayet) Dawes.
Wanda worked as a housekeeper at Riverside Terrance Nursing Home in Trenton. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her dogs.
Wanda is survived by her...
Sam Edward Brown Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
SAM EDWARD BROWN JR.
Sam Edward Brown Jr., age 68 of Gagetown passed away in his home on August 22, 2026. He was an amazing father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend and his absence will be felt daily by those that loved him.
Sam was born April 15, 1958, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was the son of Patsy and Mike Joslyn; brother...
Eunice Catherine Kaufman
Aug 20, 2026
EUNICE CATHERINE KAUFMAN
Eunice Catherine Tuckey Kaufman, 92, of Cass City went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in her home. She was born October 27, 1933 in Cass City to Charles Luke and Evelyn (Doerr) Tuckey. She married Donald Mills Kaufman on August 14, 1954 in Cass City. He died June 16, 2017.
Eunice graduated from...
Sharon Lee Wenzlaff
Aug 18, 2026
SHARON LEE WENZLAFF
Sharon L. Wenzlaff, 87, of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Heritage Hill Assisted Living, Caro. She was born October 16, 1938 in Caro to Fred D. and Ruth (Thompson) Schriber. She married Gerald Powell and they had two children, Sherri and Terry. On November 3, 1984, Sharon married Louis E. Wenzlaff in Las Vegas.
Sharon...
Christina Campbell Graham
Aug 17, 2026
CHRISTINA CAMPBELL GRAHAM
Christina C. Graham passed away, on her one hundred and third birthday, in Allegria Village Hospice, formerly Henry Ford Village, of Dearborn, MI. Christina was born August 17, 1923, in Cass City, the youngest of four children born to Chester and Freda (Fillwock) Graham.
Christina was a 1941 graduate of Cass City High School, briefly...
Susan Bernice Hamilton
Aug 15, 2026
SUSAN BERNICE HAMILTON
Susan B. Hamilton, 87, of Sand Point, previously of Kingston, died Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born on January 26, 1939 in Cass City to George and Helen Bernice (Stewart) Peter.
Susan grew up in Kingston and graduated from Kingston High School as salutatorian of her class in 1957. She learned to play...
Martin Lewis McSkulin Sr.
Aug 6, 2026
MARTIN LEWIS McSKULIN SR.
Martin L. McSkulin Sr, 64, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 in United Hospice Residence of Aspire Marlette, surrounded by his loved ones, following a brief but brave battle with cancer. He was born October 11, 1961 to Martin G. and Delta D. (Harley) McSkulin. On July 31, 1982 Marty married the love of his...
Dennis Joseph "Joe" Merchant
Jul 30, 2026
DENNIS JOSEPH “JOE” MERCHANT
Dennis J. Merchant, age 76, of Cass City died Thursday, July 30, 2026 in the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. Joe was born March 31, 1950 in Cass City to Stuart William and Joan (Sommers) Merchant. He married Barbara J. Gruber on May 19, 1973 and even though they divorced, they remained very close friends.
He was raised on...


