Obituaries
Elizabeth Frank
Jan 27, 2010
Elizabeth J. Frank, 88, of Cass City, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay City. She was born May 6, 1921 at home in Huron County to Sprauge T. and Minnie E. (Rinnert) Hallitt. She married Stephen John Frank May 23, 1953 in Colfax United Missionary Church. He died February 22, 1999. Elizabeth worked for Active...
Mary Knecht
Jan 21, 2010
MARY H. KNECHT, 79, of Caro, formerly of Grayling, died Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Tendercare Nursing Facility, Cass City. She was born July 6, 1930 in Detroit to James Elbert and Agnes Irene (Rowland) Merritt. She married Charles H. Knecht February 16, 1974 in Grayling. He died September 27, 1990. Mary graduated from Nazareth High School. She attended Kirtland...
Linda Thornton
Jan 19, 2010
LINDA LOUISE THORNTON, 61, of Kingston, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in St. Joseph Hospital, Pontiac. She was born June 21, 1948 in Pontiac to Russell A. and Mary A. (Brown) Thornton, Jr.. Linda was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #7 in Caro where she served as Chaplain. She loved Bingo and playing cards. Linda is formerly...
Eleanor Moore
Jan 16, 2010
ELEANOR MOORE, 80, of Kingston, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro. She was born June 19, 1929 in Detroit to Adolph and Marie (Niemann) Streit. Eleanor worked for Vlasic in Imlay City retiring after 20 years. She loved to dance, especially polkas and ballroom dancing. Eleanor enjoyed the out doors, working in her garden...
John Marshall
Jan 14, 2010
John W. Marshall, 94, of Cass City, died following a long illness Thursday, January 14, 2010 in Northwood Meadows Medical Care Unit. He was born April 6, 1915 in Cass City to John W. and Mary E. (Spurgeon) Marshall. He married Mabel G. “Mickie” McKee December 10, 1936 in Lansing. She died January 30, 2002. John received his Associates Degree...
Bessie Muntz
Jan 8, 2010
BESSIE AUDREY MUNTZ, 89, of Cass City, died Friday, January 8, 2010 in Covenant Harrison, Saginaw. She was born May 23, 1920 at home to William and Margaret “Maggie” (Gascho) Craig. She married Chester V Muntz May 25, 1940 in her parent’s home in Elkton. He died January 25, 2006. Bessie worked for Walbro for 27 years, time card #1....
Edward Bilicki
Jan 6, 2010
EDWARD PETER BILICKI, 89, of Deford, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in his son’s home in Oriental, North Carolina. He was born July 27, 1920 in Caro to John and Valeria (Pawlak) Bilicki. He married Virginia M. Kapala October 2, 1943 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Wilmot. Ed served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War...
Keith Pobanz
Jan 2, 2010
Keith W. Pobanz, 70, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 2, 2010 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born October 20, 1939 in Detroit to Clarence and Evelyn (Kalin) Pobanz . He married Joann Schwartz June 7, 1958 in St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown. Keith served in the U.S. Air Force after high school. He worked as...
Genevieve Bilicki
Dec 22, 2009
Genevieve N. Bilicki, 83, of Caro, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in her home. She was born February 22, 1926 in Detroit to John and Catherine(Niezuik) Bosak. She married Max Bilicki July 27, 1946. He died October 27, 1987. Genevieve was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing and especially playing Bingo. Genevieve is survived by...
Janice Orton
Dec 22, 2009
JANICE MARIE ORTON, 55, of Deford, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in Covenant Medical Center, Cooper Campus, Saginaw. She was born September 5, 1954 in New Albany, IN to Alberta (Bland) Burlingame. She married Kenneth Lee Orton March 6, 1976 in Caro. Janice was formerly a nurse for Northwood Meadows. She belonged to the Thumb Area CB’ers Club. Janice enjoyed...
Frank Hranec
Dec 11, 2009
Frank P. Hranec, 83, of Kingston, died Friday, December 11, 2009 in Brian’s House, Davison Michigan following a short illness. He was born April 3, 1926 in Edenborn, PA to Joseph and Ann (Yabic) Hranec. He married Ellen Stuck. She died January 16, 1981. He later married Judy Lockhart. She died December 18, 1996. Frank retired from Chrysler after 26...
Ricky Kerkau
Dec 1, 2009
RICKY “RICK” ALLEN KERKAU, 50, of Cass City, died following a long battle with cancer, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in his home with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1959 in Bay City to Ronald V. and Earlene (Keyser) Kerkau. He married Dorothy M. Savage August 15, 1992 in Cass City. Rick served in the U.S....
Deneen Krzeszewski
Nov 24, 2009
DENEEN LEON KRZESZEWSKI 45, of Kingston, died following a long illness Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Genesys Health Care System, Grand Blanc. He was born December 8, 1963 in Caro to Leonard and Dorothy (Minard) Krzeszewski. He married Catherine Ann Reynolds February 5, 1986 in Texas. Deneen served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Mechanic Tech for Ryder...
Mihalina Adamczyk
Nov 16, 2009
Mihalina M. Adamczyk (Mary), 88, of Kingston, died Monday, November 16, 2009 in Marlette Regional Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born September 22, 1921 in Detroit to Thomas and Catherine (Tarnoska) Lewicki. She married John E. Adamczyk September 20, 1947 and they settled in Kingston. Mary was a kind, caring woman who worked hard every day...
Beatrice Baker
Nov 10, 2009
Beatrice B. Baker, 75, of Cass City, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Tendercare Nursing Facility, Cass City. She was born January 14, 1934 in Bad Axe to Daniel Ernest and Ina Mae (Townley) Reehl. She married James Edward Baker August 17, 1963 in Bad Axe. He died January 27, 1999. Bea was a very active member of Cass City...
Maria Mutart
Nov 8, 2009
MARIA LOUISE MUTART, 67, of Sandusky, formerly of Kingston, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. She was born March 20, 1942 in Detroit to Anthony and Theresa (Tundo) Paladino. Maria’s first passion was her family, especially all of her grandchildren. She loved playing BINGO, visiting the casinos, attending garage sales and working on crafts. Maria...
Kenneth Long
Nov 8, 2009
KENNETH MELVIN LONG 59, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 8 , 2009 in his home. He was born August 15, 1950 in Saginaw to Floyd Melvin and Rena (Praay) Long. Ken worked for Michigan Sugar Company for several years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodcrafting, drawing, playing guitar, writing and singing songs. Ken is survived by his children: Kendra...
Betty Koop
Nov 1, 2009
BETTY INEZ KOOP 73, of Cass City, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Tendercare Nursing Facility, Cass City after a long, hard battle. She was born January 16, 1936 in Baker County, Georgia to Charlie and Retha (Collins) Wade. She married Roy A. Koop December 10, 1964 in Pontiac. Betty enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers, and watching hummingbirds and deer...
Beverly Louks
Nov 1, 2009
BEVERLY ANN LOUKS 65, of Cass City, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. She was born August 22, 1944 at home in Pigeon to Roland and Neva Olga (Lutat) Limberger. Beverly worked for General Motors Saginaw Steering Gear retiring after 14 years. She worked as a Home Health Care Aide for Allen Home Care. She...
Jean Reid
Oct 19, 2009
JEAN E. CLARA REID, 89, of Cass City, died Monday, October 19, 2009 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro, following a short illness. She was born May 17, 1920 in Gagetown, to Arthur and Edna (Wood) Clara. She married Donald Reid September 20, 1940 in Gagetown. He died February 20, 1996. Jean and Don moved to the farm in...