Peter John Romain, Caro
Peter John Romain of Caro, age 61, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at his home. Pete was born January 16, 1954 in Caro, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Helen (Weis) Romain. He was...
View ArticleMary Althea Partlo Easley – SC, formerly of Akron
Mary Althea Partlo, 81, of Easley, SC, formerly of Akron, went to meet her Savior Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her residence. Mary was born in Caro on February 26, 1934 to the late Oliver and Pearl...
View ArticleVern C. Fox Grayling, formerly of Mayville
Vern C. Fox, 85, of Grayling, passed away with peace and grace on July 24, 2015, with his family at his side. Vern is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joyce (Saunders) Fox; son: Gary (Denae)...
View ArticleDiane Lynn (Matonek) Stochowitz, Millington
Diane Lynn (Matonek) Stochowitz of Millington passed away late Friday evening July 24, 2015 at the Maplewood Manor in Clio. Diane was 68. Diane was the daughter of the late Gus and Irene (Arnot)...
View ArticleTuscola County Commissioners’ budget cut vote may eliminate 4-H programs
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — Tuscola County Commissioners are expected to make some difficult financial decisions at their 7:30 a.m. meeting on Thursday which could impact more than 600 youths in...
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Harbor dredging project leads to deeper channel
By Traci L. Weisenbach For the Advertiser SEBEWAING — Jim Stenfelt has a passion for boating. Sebewaing Harbor Marina Harbor Master Jim Stenfelt (center) chats with boaters Cas Niec and Morgan White....
View ArticleGeorgene “Gene” Palmer, Cass City
Georgene Palmer, 98, of Cass City, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 in Northwood Meadows Medical Care Unit, Cass City. She was born March 14, 1917 in Caro to Grant and Yulu (Smith) VanWinkle. She married...
View ArticleEileen May English, Caro
Eileen May English of Caro, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Amazing Love AFC Home in Caro. She was born July 7, 1917 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the daughter of the late Willian...
View ArticleMargaret E. Pollard, Marlette
Margaret E. Pollard, age 102, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Marlette Hospice Residence in Marlette. Mrs. Pollard has lived in the Marlette area the past five years and was...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 8/1/15
DISTRICT COURT Josue Michael Perez, 33, Vassar, is charged with weapons – dangerous weapon – carrying with unlawful intent; assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault); domestic violence;...
View ArticleVoter support needed to continue 4-H
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — Whether or not Tuscola County’s Michigan State University – Extension (MSU-E) continues will depend on whether voters approve a tax levy of approximately $5 per...
View ArticleWilma D. Long – Palisade, MN
Wilma D. Long, age 87 of Palisade, MN, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Aitkin Health Services. She was born March 30, 1928 in Flint to Lewis and Hilda (Howard) Higley. Wilma was united in marriage to...
View ArticleBarbara L. (Berridge) Rude, Millington
Barbara L. (Berridge) Rude, age 79 of Millington, passed away early Sunday morning August 2, 2015 at her residence. Barb was born in Lapeer on July 20, 1936 and was the daughter of the late George and...
View ArticleGlenda Joy Lewis, Caro
Glenda Joy Lewis passed away July 29, 2015 at the age of 73. She was born September 14, 1941 to the late Hugh “Glen” and Genevieve Zimmerman. She was a 1959 graduate of Vassar High School. She spent...
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Unexpected tornado leaves Owendale in disorder
By Mary Drier Staff Writer OWENDALE —The second wave of three waves of thunderstorms that hit the Thumb area on Sunday caused extensive damage in Owendale. Photo by Mary DrierThe EF-1 tornado that hit...
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Kenya Spencer — ‘Living the Dream’
Kenya Spencer, a senior at Caro High School, displays her 2015 Junior National Championship’s Women’s Freestyle plaque, which she earned by placing first in the 172 lb. weight class in the Junior...
View ArticleRuth A. Bernhardt, Caro
Ruth A. Bernhardt, age 94, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Born in Bay Port on January 8, 1921, she was the daughter of Ernst and Elsie (Thede) Bolzman,...
View ArticleMarie Joan (Baker) Gavit – Florida, formerly of Vassar
Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on July 6, 2015, in Hudson, Florida, where she had lived for the past twenty-six years. Her wit and sense of humor...
View ArticleMary Berniece Knight, Caro
Mary Berniece Knight of Caro, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Northwood Meadows in Cass City, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 9, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of...
View ArticlePaul M. Wilcox, Vassar
Paul M. Wilcox, age 86 years, passed away Wednesday morning, August 5, 2015, at Medi-Lodge of Frankenmuth. He was born on December 25, 1928 in Millington, the son of the late Ross and Susan (Newton)...
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