Obituaries
David L. Speirs
Jul 1, 2025
DAVID L. SPEIRS
David L. Speirs, 67, of Cass City, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 29, 1958 to Robert and Norma (McConnell) Speirs. He married Karen Lynn Little, March 23, 1979 at Novesta Church of Christ in Cass City.
Dave graduated from Cass City High School...
Joanne Marie O'Dell
Jun 28, 2025
JOANNE MARIE O’DELL
Joanne M. O’Dell, 85, of Cass City, formerly of Caseville, died peacefully Saturday, June 28, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was born October 27, 1939 in Lincoln Park to Clarence and Eleanor (Binder) Miller. She married her childhood sweetheart, Charles Clayton O’Dell on November 8, 1957 in Sutton Sunshine Methodist Church. He died October 22,...
Wally Hempton
Jun 25, 2025
WALLY HEMPTON
Walter Earl Hempton, 78, of Cass City, passed away at his home on the farm with his family by his side Wednesday, June 25, 2025 following a lengthy illness. A devoted son, father, teammate, and Teamster, Wally was born September 28, 1946 in Cass City to John James “Jim” and Mabel (Libert) Hempton. He married Dianne LaPeer in December...
Alfred Frank Bilicki Sr.
Jun 24, 2025
ALFRED FRANK BILICKI SR.
Alfred F. Bilicki Sr., 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 with family and close friends by his side. He was born July 7, 1952 in Caro to Max and Genevieve (Bosak) Bilicki.
Alfred was the definition of a jack of all trades; from plumbing or electrical, and anything with a motor, he could fix it, as...
Charles Arthur Reed
Jun 22, 2025
CHARLES ARTHUR REED
Charles A. Reed, 91, of Cass City died Sunday, June 22, 205 in Medilodge of Cass City. He was born November 21, 1933 in Cass City to Carl Daniel and Adeline (Middleton) Reed, Sr. He married Elizabeth Moreau in 1955, they divorced in 1983, and she died in 2014.
Charles graduated from Cass City High...
Victoria Eleanor Wolak
Jun 20, 2025
VICTORIA ELEANOR WOLAK
Victoria E. Wolak, 94, of Kingston, died peacefully Friday morning, June 20, 2025, in The Heartlands Aspire Senior Living Community, Marlette. She was born on February 5, 1931, in Deford to Wojciech “George” and Tekla “Tillie” (Chlopecka) Kloc. She married the love of her life, John J. Wolak on June 26, 1954, in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Wilmot....
Antoinette Vivian Stachura
Jun 19, 2025
ANTOINETTE VIVIAN STACHURA
Antoinette V. Stachura, 84, of Deford died peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025 in her home. Antoinette was born December 18, 1940 in Detroit to Anthony and Marion (Trepczynski) Zella. She married Raymond J. Stachura on November 7, 1964 in Detroit. He died November 19, 2003.
Antoinette graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit. She attended Great Lakes Junior...
Beatrice (Bea) Beryl McLachlan
Jun 17, 2025
BEATRICE BERYL (BEBE) MCLACHLAN
Beatrice (Bea) McLachlan, 61, of Lansing, formerly of Cass City, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025 unexpectedly in her home. She was born September 23, 1963 in Midland to Archie and Gwen (Osborn) McLachlan.
As a young girl that worked on a farm, Bea developed a love for animals that she carried throughout her life. In high school, Bea...
Karen Sue Barr
Jun 9, 2025
KAREN SUE BARR
Karen S. Barr, 66, of Decker, died unexpectedly Monday, June 9, 2025 in Marlette Regional Hospital. She was born February 14, 1959 at home in Cass City to Earl and Mildred (Hartley) Parker. She married Thomas William Barr IV on April 17, 1993 in Cass City.
Karen graduated from Cass City High School in 1977. She worked at Snover...
Lou Starr LaPonsie
Jun 8, 2025
LOU STARR LAPONSIE
Lou S. LaPonsie, 92, of Cass City, died Sunday, June 8, 2025 in Meadow Lane Assisted Living, Bad Axe. He was born December 12, 1932 at home in Rudyard to Angus and Stella (Forgrave) LaPonsie. He married Carol Marcia Corrigan on May 31, 1957 in Rudyard.
Lou graduated from Rudyard High School and served with the United States Navy...
Harriet Marie Peters
Jun 7, 2025
HARRIET MARIE PETERS
Harriet M. Peters, 85, of Cass City, died Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro. She was born January 12, 1940 in Bad Axe to James Alton and Elva (Heron) Young. She married Larry Virgil Peters on April 28, 1967 in Verona. He died July 19, 2018.
Harriet graduated from Marlette High School in 1958....
Gary Darrell Koehler
May 29, 2025
GARY DARRELL KOEHLER
Gary D. Koehler, 91, of Kingston passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in United Hospice of Aspire in Marlette. He was born January 20, 1934 in Clifford to Warren and Doris (Albertson) Koehler. He married Shirley Wenzlaff on February 27, 1954 in Kingston.
Gary attended Kingston High School, where he was captain of the first Kingston High School...
Keith Allen Smith
May 27, 2025
KEITH ALLEN SMITH
Keith A. Smith, 73, of Mayville, formerly of Flint died following a lengthy illness Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Bayfield Assisted Living of Bay City. He was born June 20, 1951 in Flint to J.C. and Dorothy (Kruger) Smith.
Keith graduated from Durand High School in 1969 and immediately began his career working for General Motors in their Flint...
Deborah Ann Severance
May 20, 2025
DEBORAH ANN SEVERANCE
Deborah A. Severance, 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 surrounded by family following a battle with ALS. She was born September 17, 1963 in Bad Axe to Keith and Doris (Pearson) Klinkman. She married Randy Severance on June 19, 1982 in Cass City Presbyterian Church.
Deb graduated from Cass City High School in 1981. She and...
Scott Michael Cook
May 19, 2025
SCOTT MICHAEL COOK
Scott M. Cook, 59, of Deford, died peacefully Monday afternoon in his home. He was born April 9, 1966 in Cass City to Michael Cook and Elizabeth Eremia. He married Cynthia Hack on January 11, 2015 in Cass City.
Scott graduated from Laker High School in 1984. He began his lifelong trucking career at a young age by hauling...
Antoniu "Tony" Stroia
May 17, 2025
ANTONIU “TONY” STROIA
Antoniu Stroia, 84, of Ellington Township, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in United Hospice Service of Marlette. He was born December 22, 1940 in Bobohalma, Tarnaveni, Romania to Ion and Anica Stroia. He immigrated to the United States on April 19, 1969. He married Rodica Ban on November 4, 1974 in the...
Barbara Lou Ball
May 8, 2025
BARBARA LOU BALL
Barbara L Ball, 74, of Cass City, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw. She was born March 29, 1951 in Cass City to Wayne and Donna (Smith) Parker. She married Donald Grant Ball on April 8, 1972 in Salem United Brethren Church of Cass City.
Barb graduated from Cass City High School and was employed by...
Donna Mae Smith
Apr 25, 2025
DONNA MAE SMITH
Donna Mae Smith, 82, of Caro, died Friday, April 25, 2025, in the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility surrounded by her family. She was born March 6, 1943 in Cass City to Howard and Clara (Froede) Berry. She married Larry Donald Smith on October 12, 1963 in Kingston Pilgrim Holiness Church. He died November 13, 2022.
Donna graduated from...
Carol Sue Hartman
Apr 19, 2025
CAROL SUE HARTMAN
Carol S. Hartman, 78, of Cass City, died peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born October 12, 1946 in Cass City to Donald and Beva (Nichols) Wallace.
Carol was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family—whether gathered around a table, out in the sunshine, or simply sharing...
Douglas Norman Kucharczyk
Apr 19, 2025
DOUGLAS NORMAN KUCHARCZYK
Douglas N. Kucharczyk, 64, of Gagetown, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 19, 2025 in his home. He was born May 5, 1960 in Cass City to Albert E. and Lylan M. (Swartz) Kucharczyk. He married Evonne Gail Hazel on September 17, 1988 in Harbor Beach Catholic Church.
Doug attended Harbor Beach High School and his first...
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