All Obituaries

Mr. Michael “Chico” Anthony Russell, age 65, of Owendale, passed away, Nov. 27, 2023 in his home. He was born March 16, 1958, to the late Ralph and Mary (Bettes) Russell in Almont. Chico worked as an independent automotive mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, he restored a 1963 Ford Fairlane, and he liked going to garage sales. Chico is survived by his siblings, John (Denice) Russell of Owendale, Donald Russell of Munger, Mark (Michelle) Russell of Marlette, Kathy Dohring of...

Mrs. Violet Mae Connolly, age 83, of Deford, passed away Sun., Nov. 12, 2023, at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro.  She was born May 21, 1940, in Deford, daughter of the late Frederick and Belva (Hearonemus) Pratt.  Violet married James Connolly, Aug. 24, 1957, in Bad Axe. He passed away, Nov. 24, 2012. She was a homemaker. She liked to travel up north for the Fall colors, play cards with friends, loved her grandchildren and was a very loving person who loved...

Mrs. Kay L. Wilmoth, age 77, of Cass City, passed away, Sat., Nov. 4, 2023 at United Hospice Residence of Marlette. She was born Dec. 30, 1945 in Pontiac, daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen (Smith) Noel, Sr. On Feb. 11, 1967 she married Bob Wilmoth, Sr. in Keego Harbor. Kay was a homemaker, but also worked as a hairdresser for Montgomery Ward. She enjoyed crocheting, reading Christian books, watching country western and Christian stations, traveling and shopping. She is survived...

Evelyn Zmierski Elzinga, age 86, of Cass City, passed away, Sun., Oct. 29, 2023 at her home. She was born Oct. 22, 1937, in Warren, to the late Christopher and Anna (Conley) Gabler. Evelyn was married to the late Walter Zmierski for 42 years and briefly to the late Alvin Elzinga. She was an expert at crossword puzzles and enjoyed baking, cooking, canning but No Onions! She also enjoyed Sunday dinners and red lipstick, but most of all loved knitting, sewing, crocheting, crafting, gardening...

Mr. Ralph Douglas Musson, age 64, of Cass City, passed away on Mon., Oct. 23, 2023 at Hills and Dales General Hospital, Cass City.  Ralph was born Aug. 18, 1959 in Escondido, CA, son of the late William James, Sr. and Natalie Jane (Simeonoff) Musson. He was a descendant of Alaska Natives, belonging to the Koniag Settlement. He has lived in Cass City for the past 6 years. He had worked as a Commercial Truck Driver, and most recently worked at IBurnt Smoke Shop, Cass City as manager,...

Mrs. Janette Sue Mulrath, age 70, of Cass City, passed away Thurs, Oct. 19, 2023 at Hills and Dales General Hospital, Cass City. She was born May 25, 1953, in South Williamson, KY, daughter of the late James and Ethel (Mae) Lowe. On Feb 25, 1971, she married Peter N. Mulrath, Sr. in Caro. Janette worked as a nurse’s aide and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, walking, cross stitching, canning and gardening and loved time with family, especially her grandchildren. Janette is...

Mrs. Judith Montreuil, age 78, of Cass City passed away on Tue., Oct. 3, 2023 at Covenant Healthcare - Cooper.  Judith was born June 21, 1945 in Pontiac. The daughter of the late Raymond and Myra (Eickhoff) Wakefield. She was married to Lloyd Montreuil. He passed away March 23, 2017. Judith worked in the restaurant industry, and at General Cable in Cass City, at Auto Industry in Owendale and had a paper route. Judith is survived by her children, Martin Montreuil of NY, Kevin Montreuil...

Mr. Elmer Parrish,Jr., age 80, of Gagetown, passed away, on Thurs., Sept. 28, 2023 at  United Hospice Service of Marlette. Elmer was born Feb. 18, 1943 in Cass City, the son of the late Elmer and Beatrice (Hess) Parrish, Sr. On Nov. 28, 1970 he married Jill Stilson in Cass City. Elmer served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He owned Elmer’s Autobody Shop, together with Jill they had Sugartown Market in Sebewaing and he drove truck for Wesley Milk Company. He...

Mrs. Ruth Marie Peasley, age 96, of Deford, passed away on Sun., Aug. 27, 2023 at her residence. Marie was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Cass City, to the late Lyle and Beulah (Harrington) Zapfe. She married Charles “Bud” Peasley, June 9, 1944 in Manton. He passed away March 21, 2005. Marie, oh she could be shy and tricky, full of quick wit and a great sense of humor, and always the best at playing a game of cards or Scrabble. She loved to create beautiful things from growing flower...

Mr. Patrick Charles Dooley, Jr., age 66, of Mayville, passed away Fri., Aug. 11, 2023, at Saginaw Senior Care, Saginaw.  He was born Aug. 15, 1956, in Detroit, son of the late Patrick, Sr. and Renia (Bibb) Dooley. Patrick married Sherry Vailliencourt, March 31, 1979, in Pontiac. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Stanley Door, then Means Industry, and then owned Hartland Lawn Care. Patrick enjoyed fishing, farming, and had his own YouTube...