All Obituaries

Mr. Jon Mark Walsh, age 55, of Sandusky, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home. He was born July 1, 1965, in Cass City, the son of W. Joseph and Patricia J. (Otulakowski) Walsh. Jon liked gardening, cars, cooking, taking walks, music, shopping at thrift stores, his religion (which was very important to him) and time with his family and family gatherings. Jon is survived by his parents, W. Joseph and Patricia Walsh of Ubly, siblings, Dr. Diana (Robert Reuss) Walsh-Reuss of CA, Paul...

Mr. Ronald Charles McCormick, age 81, of Deford, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family, from Congestive Heart Failure.  Ron was born October 25, 1938, in Highland Park, the son of the late Harold Levy and Grace Madelene (Armitage) McCormick. Ron graduated from Milford High School in 1957. Throughout high school he was active in sports and President of the FFA club. After high school, he went on to serve two years in the Army Reserves in...

Karen A. Mayer, age 67, of Cass City, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw. She was born May 28, 1953 in Cass City, to the late David and Wilma (Hartsell) Ashmore. Karen married James Mayer, November 1, 1975, he passed away, June 2, 2002, she then married, Ronald Fritz, July 14, 1990, Ron passed away December 13, 2007, she was then engaged to Robert "Bob" Giddings, Sr., he passed away October 30, 2015. Karen loved attending church events and...

Tina Marie Soldan, age 48, of Bad Axe, formerly of Cass City, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at McLaren Thumb Region, Bad Axe. She was born June 13, 1972 in Cass City, to Floyd and the late, Sharon (Smith) Soldan. Tina worked for Thumb Industries, she was also  a stay at home mom. She loved gardening, the outdoors in general, painting, crocheting and loved time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Tina is survived by her partner of over 30 years, Michael Harris,...

Mr. Leon Duane Marks, age 62, of Snover, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home. He was born March 13, 1958, in Detroit, the son of Leon McCormick and Marjorie Marks. On November 14, 1980 he married Donna Rakowski in Sterling Heights. Duane always had a joke to tell, a story to share. A random fact or song to sing. No matter what it was, he was always willing to share. He was always willing to help someone out and be a friend. Probably best of all, he appreciated the beauty in the...

Mr. Douglas Alan Clifton, age 60, of Fairgrove, and was raised in Ortonville, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 1, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 17, 1959, in Pontiac, the son of the late Thomas and Ona (Warren) Clifton. Doug married the former Glenda Helias on August 9, 1980. Doug’s career was working for concrete companies, first with TruBuilt, a family owned business and several other companies, ending with R and R in Cass City. He was an avid hunter,...

Linda J. Matthews, age 72, of Gagetown, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Sparrow Health System, Lansing. She was born August 14, 1947 to the late Glen and Mildred (Kirby) Shelly in Howell. Linda married Kenneth Matthews on May 24, 1986. He passed away March 10, 2004. She retired from Hills and Dales General Hospital, Cass City, having worked as a Xray Technician and loved mowing the lawn with her John Deere Tractor. Linda is survived by her children, Curtis Harju of Diamondale and...

Mr. Jamie Allen Belka, age 47, of Cass City, passed away, suddenly, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home.He was born October 2, 1972 to Rex and Debra (Henry) Belka in Grand Rapids. Ronald married Dawn Anker,July 17, 1999 in Caro. He was a certified mechanic and worked for Cass City Oil and Gas and as a truck driver.He enjoyed fishing with his sons and working on cars, race cars and could fix just about anything automotive.Jamie is survived by his wife, Dawn, children, Codey Anker of Bay...

Mrs. Verna G. Kilbourn, age 95, of Midland, formerly of Cass City, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020at Stratford Pines Nursing Center, Midland.She was born May 28, 1924 to the late William and Florence (Jeffery) Heronemus. Verna married John“Jack” Kilbourn May 18, 1946 in Decker. Jack passed away May 9, 2012. She worked as a bookkeeper forCass City Oil and Gas.Verna is survived by a daughter and son in law, grandchildren, a granddaughter, a special grandson,Michael O’Toole of St....

Florence E. Karr, age 101, of Cass City, passed away on Sat., March 28, 2020 at Medilodge of Cass City.She was born Aug. 4, 1918 to the late Kenneth and Mabel (Hutchinson) Middaugh. Florence marriedPreston Karr in 1937, he passed away May 25, 1991. She then married Nathaniel Tuttle, Dec. 27, 1992.She worked at the Cass Theater and later as Chief Financial Officer at Hills and Dales General Hospital,retiring in 1980 and was a member of the Elmwood Quilting Circle and the Hospital...