FREDRICK A. WILSON, 92, of Pigeon, formerly of Sebewaing, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 under the excellent, compassionate care of Scheurer Long Term Care staff and A&D Hospice staff. Fred was born August 31, 1930, in West Branch to the late James and Elsie (Crisher) Wilson. He enjoyed 67 years of marriage to…
CINDY K. DIETZEL, 64, of Elkton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. Cindy was born July 30, 1958 in Saginaw to the late Norman and Nancy (Wasney) Davis. In 1977 she graduated from Hemlock High School. She married Elmer Dietzel on March 3, 1979 at St. George Catholic Church…
EDWARD A. SCHROKA, 60, of Bad Axe, died on February 9, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region after a short battle with kidney and lung cancer, surrounded by his family and friends. Ed was born on February 4, 1963 to the late Dennis and Katherine (Semperger) Schroka in Detroit. In the late 90’s, Ed moved from…
BONNIE LEE GORETSKI 70, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Bay City, MI surrounded by her family. She was born September 27, 1952 in Snover, MI, daughter of the late Carl and Lucielle (Minard) Smith. She married Michael F. Goretski on November 9, 1986. She graduated from Bad Axe…
JOHN R. MALES 76 years old, passed away on February 2, 2023 following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. John is currently living in Manistique, but was formerly from Bad Axe. He was born in Manistique on May 27, 1946 to the late Raymond and Ione Males, and graduated from Manistique High School in…
MAXINE L. CHURCHTHOMPSON 93, of Davison, formerly of Caseville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth. Maxine was born November 6, 1929 in Caseville to the late Anthony and Anna (Liska) Valkoun. She graduated from Pigeon High School. After raising her children Maxine saw a need for women’s clothing stores specializing…
DUANE R. SCHEMBER, 74, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Duane was born April 5, 1948, in Pigeon to the late Walter and Eleanor (Lucht) Schember. He graduated from Laker High School in 1966. He married Marie Brakenberry on May 27, 1967, in Bad…
KATHLEEN SUE HASS, 72, of Bad Axe, passed away surrounded by her family, on January 24, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City after a valiant battle to overcome complications following surgery for a broken leg in early October. Born on May 19, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana, Kate was the daughter…
FRANCIS (BUD) EUGENE BILLOT, 92, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. He was born on March 21, 1930 in Snover, MI, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Dorman) Billot. He attended the Minard School until 8th grade. Growing up on the…
ELAINE E. WILDMAN, 78, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 at her home, grabbing the Lord’s hand with her family by her side. Elaine was born on March 13, 1944, in Bay City to the late Arnold and Elsie (Bernhardt) Engelhardt. After graduating high school, she married Jim Wildman at St. John…
