Obituaries
Nelle Maharg
Oct 15, 2009
NELLE CARY WELSH KOEPFGEN MAHARG, 83, of Cass City, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 unexpectedly in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. She was born February 21, 1926 in Grayling to Fred and Jane (Secor) Welsh. She married Donald E. Koepfgen November 4, 1950 in Grayling. He passed away June 19, 1973. Nelle married Kenneth Carl Maharg October 4, 1975...
Arthur Kopp
Oct 6, 2009
ARTHUR EDMOND KOPP, 66, of Deford, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009, following a long illness, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born October 12, 1942 in Hamtramck to Arthur and Frances (Stodulski) Kopp. He married Joan Cayan August 2, 1974 in Warren. Arthur was a member of the Boilermakers Union. He worked for Vought Corporation and Remke building...
Robert Smith
Sep 18, 2009
Robert A. Smith, 62, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Friday, September 18, 2009 in his home. He was born January 7, 1947 in Pontiac to J.E. and Mildred (Gleasure) Smith. Mr. Smith never married. Bob worked as a TV Repairman for companies in Royal Oak and surrounding area and also as an Electronic Technician. He later worked for Wilson Communications...
Thomas Nelson
Sep 13, 2009
THOMAS JAMES NELSON, 64, of Kingston, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 13, 2009 in Caro Community Hospital, Caro. He was born September 16, 1944 in Pontiac to Walter and Marguerite (Beggs) Nelson. He married Sue Ellen Kurtz May 20, 1963 in Keego Harbor. Tom worked for Pontiac Motors in Pontiac as a Machine Oiler retiring after 30 years. He was a...
Corey Sanders
Sep 10, 2009
COREY JAMES SANDERS, 18, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Hills and Dales General Hospital in Cass City. He was born May 19, 1991 in Lapeer Regional Hospital to David and Mary Kay (Mead) Sanders. Corey was currently a junior in Cass City High School. He was previously home schooled and a student at Wesleyan Christian...
Diane Bock
Sep 3, 2009
Diane K. Bock, 59, of Cass City, died Thursday, September 3, 2009 in Tendercare Cass City following a long battle with cancer. She was born October 17, 1949 in Pigeon to Gerald William August and Irva M. (Schulz) Bock. Diane was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She helped with several church activities including Vacation Bible School. She...
Russell Mayer
Aug 29, 2009
RUSSELL HAROLD MAYER, 86, of Kingston was called home by our Lord Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was born April 7, 1923 in Highland Park to Russell and Edna Mae (Brown) Mayer, Sr. He married Virginia Helen Formaz December 12, 1942 in Detroit. She died February 28, 2008 after 65 years of marriage. Russell served in the U.S. Army during...
George King
Aug 10, 2009
George W. King, 76, of Cass City, died following a short illness Monday, August 10, 2009 in his home. He was born May 2, 1933 in Huron County to George L. and Elsie M. (Jackson) King. He married Phyllis Little March 12, 1960 in Cass City. George served in the U.S. Army. He farmed and also worked for Anrod and...
Paul Heckroth
Jul 24, 2009
Paul W. Heckroth, 88, of Deford, died Friday, July 24, 2009 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born August 3, 1920 on the family farm in Unionville to William R. and Amelia (Heck) Heckroth. He married Donna Claire Webb in 1945 in Chicago. She died November 3, 1995. Paul was an organic crop farmer. He was one of...
Orville Hubbard
Jul 24, 2009
Orville F. Hubbard, 79, of Clarkston, died Friday, July 24, 2009 in Clarkston. He was born March 11, 1930 at home in Novesta Township to Newell William “Jack” and Lela Marian (Slack) Hubbard. He married Sharon Jelinek September 29, 1991 in Shabbona United Methodist Church, Shabbonna. Orville graduated from Cass City High School in 1948. He served in the U.S....
Cory Heebsh
Jul 23, 2009
Cory D. Heebsh, 51, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 23, 2009 in his home. He was born March 20, 1958 in Ann Arbor to William Edward and Edith Ethel (Kear) Heebsh. Cory worked in various automotive positions over the years. Cory is survived by his children: Amanda Heebsh of Taylor and Michelle Heebsh of Taylor; brothers: William (Marlene)...
Ray Surbrook
Jul 22, 2009
RAY LEWIS SURBROOK Ray L. Surbrook, 74, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in Cass City. He was born December 31, 1934, in Port Huron to Rev. Lewis and Edith (Kitchen) Surbrook. Ray was a truck driver for Thumb Welding retiring after over 30 years. He enjoyed coyote, rabbit, and deer hunting and fishing. Ray attended Cass...
John Haire
Jul 16, 2009
JOHN CLARKE HAIRE 87, of Cass City, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 16, 2009 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born June 22, 1922 in Pinconning to Clarke and Margaret (Dumond) Haire. He married Dorothy Helen Miller September 20, 1947 in Pinconning. She died April 23, 1991. He later married Esther Alta Allen February 14, 1995 in Hawaii. John...
Brian Mallory
Jul 12, 2009
BRIAN ERIC MALLORY Brian E. Mallory, 51, of Gagetown, died peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2009 in his home with his family and friends by his side. He was born May 13, 1958 in Cass City to James and Beverly (Gilmore) Mallory. Brian and Renee Marie Kuhl were married October 15, 1983 in Sebewaing. Brian was a self-employed carpenter and stone...
Mary Skiles
Jul 3, 2009
MARY E. SKILES 55, of Deford, died Friday, July 3, 2009 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw following a short illness. She was born September 24, 1953 in Romulus to Arnold Ray and Barbara Ann (Miles) Skiles. Mary worked for a short time for Allen Health Care. She loved watching the Olympics on television and would spend hours coloring. Mary...
Lucille Cooper
Jun 19, 2009
LUCILLE COOPER Lucille Cooper, 94, of Deford, died Friday, June 19, 2009 in her home. She was born June 5, 1915 in Sanilac County to William Ralph and Leah (Holcomb) Putnam. She married E.J. Cooper July 14, 1930 in Sandusky. He died February 25, 1992. Lucille worked as a Rosie the Riveter in Pontiac during World War II. She and...
Michael Moery
Jun 19, 2009
MICHAEL HENRY MOERY Michael H. Moery, 37, of Caro, died unexpectedly at home, Friday, June 19, 2009. He was born June 20, 1971 in Pontiac to Marvin G. and Sandra Dianne (Wood) Moery. Michael loved to fish and was a talented tattoo artist. Michael is survived by his children: Michael Tyler Moery of Reese and William Henry Moery of Caro;...
Allyn Chrzan
May 22, 2009
ALLYN MARIE CHRZAN Our hearts are broken, our arms are empty. Our daughter, Allyn Marie Chrzan, was born still Friday, May 22, 2009 in Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. As Allyn’s parents, Laura Phelps and Andrew Chrzan, we invite family and friends to visit with us and share our sorrow from 12 to 1 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2009 in...
Marvin Winter
May 20, 2009
Marvin ‘Marv’ Merl Winter, 71, of Cass City, MI died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in his home. He was born June 9, 1937 to Merle and Lucille (Rockefeller) Winter in Cass City, MI. He graduated from Cass City High School in 1955. Marvin married Janice O’Dell June 20, 1959 in Sutton Methodist Church, Caro. They have celebrated 49 years of...
Millie Kutey
May 16, 2009
MILLIE KUTEY Millie Kutey, 87, of Cass City, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 in Brian’s House, Bay City following a short illness. She was born August 23, 1921 in Detroit to George and Anna (Milianic) Malner. She married Anthony “Tony” M. Kutey May 16, 1942 in Detroit. He died June 30, 1990. Millie owned and operated two beauty shops in...