All Obituaries

Mr. Edward "Big Ed"  Callebert, age 70, of Snover, formerly of St. Clair Shores, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Saginaw after along illness. Big Ed was born August 1, 1950 in Detroit, the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Dezitter) Callebert. He was a 1968 graduate of Lakeview Public High School, Ed's passion in life was family, flea markets, and playing cards - especially Euchre. After retiring from the assembly line at...

Sharon K. Allen, age 78, of Cass City, met her savior face to face July 14 at 4:49 PM. She left this world to spend eternity with her Lord. Sharon loved going to Gospel Concerts, eating out, shopping, her church family, cousins and friends. Her heart held a big spot for her only sister, Connie. Connie passed away in 2017. Sharon attended Sutton Sunshine and most recently Cass City United Methodist Church. Sharon always had a smile and enjoyed visiting with friends at McDonald’s or...

Mr. Wallace Brown, age 89, of Cass City passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021at his home.  Wallace was born October 18, 1931 in Evergreen Twp. The son of the late William and Charity (Barrett) Brown. He was a1951 graduate of Cass City High School. Served two years in the U S Army. On August 2, 1958 he married Clara Eckensiller in Argyle. He had a great talent for four leaf clovers, finding them effortlessly any time he tried. He worked at Yale Rubber for 23 years and was a dairy/crop...

Cheryl Lynn Lester, age 66, of Cass City, passed away on Sat., July 10, 2021 at her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1954, in Almont, to the late Theodore and Mary (Kristen) Lester. She Served as the secretary and volunteered at First presbyterian Church, Cass City. Was a volunteer librarian at Rawson Memorial Library, Cass City and volunteered at Revive Ministries, Cass City. She like to go to garage sales and reading books and loved time with family, she was wonderful at remembering birthdays...

Irene O. Picklo, age 96, passed away following a brief illness, Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1924, in Detroit to the late Glenn H. and Catherine E. (Pflaum) Temple. She married Harry H. Picklo on July 27, 1940 and was happily married for 69 years. Harry passed away, March 26, 2009.   Irene is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Edward) LaBelle of Cass City, 4 grandchildren, Jeffery (Debbie) LaBelle of Fort Wayne, IN, Katie (Jeffrey) Gendron of Grand Rapids, Brian (Becky)...

Mr. Richard J. Cilk, age 75, of Cass City, passed away, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home.  He was born February 22, 1946, in Marlette, the son of the late William and Lorna (Redman) Cilk. Richard married Mona Helms-Wilson, October 20, 1989 in Bay Port. He worked as a self-employed autobody repairman and was very artistic in doing fiberglass fabrication. He enjoyed family cookouts and especially loved time with his grandchildren. Richard is survived by his loving wife,...

Mr. George D. Remsing, age 83 of Cass City, passed away Wed., May 26, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor, after a short illness. George was born Sept. 16, 1937, in Detroit, the son of the late George and Martha (Forstner) Remsing. He served in the United States Army. He married Cora Mae Ballard and they spent 48 years together until she passed away Feb. 17, 2009.  George worked as an industrial welder for many years and enjoyed playing the guitar and violin. He liked mowing the lawn...

Winnifred Marie Ball, our beautiful, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Brian’s House, Essexville, with her three daughters by her side.   Winnie was born August 30, 1923 in Cass City, daughter of the late Milton and Etta (Bright) Sugden. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Cleon Ball, on June 21, 1943 in Cass City. Ralph passed away on June 2, 2012. During WWII she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” in...

Mr. Ronald Joseph Schmidt, age 82, of Sandpoint/Pigeon, passed away, Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home.  He was born September 23, 1938, in Detroit, the son of the late Roman and Eleanor (Zielinski) Schmidt. Ronald married Lillian Lesko, September 17, 1960 in Detroit. He served in the U. S. Army Reserve and worked as an Engineer for Ford Motor Company, for 30 years, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but he especially loved time with his family, especially his...

It is with the deepest sorrow that I inform you that the love of my life has left this Earth. David Grushka, age 50, of Cass City, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region, Bay City. He was a wonderful, thoughtful, kind, compassionate man. I was blessed to have spent the past 24 years with him. He will be forever missed. David was born January 10, 1971, in Detroit, the son of the late Yair and Virginia (Rutz) Grushka.  He...