All Obituaries

Mr. Glen F. Hedley, age 97, passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City.  He was born May 27, 1923, in Akron, the son of the late Reid and Violet (Heckroth) Hedley. Glen for most of his life, was a farmer, but he also lived in the Au Gres area for several years and bought and sold mobile homes during that time. He also, owned and operated two bars over the years in Saginaw, the Jane Street Bar and the Keg. Glen is survived by his two sons,...

Dawn M. Reschke, age 49, of Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare – Cooper, Saginaw. She was born January 14, 1971 to Garry and Yvonne (Briolat) Edzik, in Cass City. Dawn had a Masters Degree in Accounting and Management and had been employed at Chrysler Corporation. She enjoyed cooking, watching the Food Network, taking care of her chickens and ducks, working in her gardens and flower beds, cleaning the house, decorating for all the holidays,...

Diane Louise Queen, age 70, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at DMC-Huron Valley-Sinai, Commerce Township. She was born July 26, 1950 to the late Lloyd and Rose (Doughty) Elbinger, in Detroit. Diane was employed as the Secretary to the Dean at Macomb Community College, South Campus in Warren, retiring in 2005. She sang in the college choir, enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, music, especially Elvis and Cher, going to Frankenmuth and Mackinaw Island. Most of all she loved God and...

Mrs. Frances E. Bellew, age 82, of Cass City, and Lakeland, FL, passed away on Sun., Nov. 22, 2020 at Northwood Meadows, Cass City. She was born Jan. 22, 1938, in Detroit, to the late John and Anna (Wilchesky) Jeckewicz. Fran married Frank “Ernie” Bellew. He passed away Oct. 1, 2009. She worked at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Detroit, volunteered at Hills and Dales General Hospital and at Lakeland General Hospital. Fran also enjoyed golf, reading gardening, was a member of the Cass...

Mrs. JoAnn Evelyn Guenette, age 62, of Snover, passed away Wed., Oct. 28, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare – Harrison, Saginaw. She was born April 5, 1958 to the late James and Marjorie (Gilbert) Murdick in Cass City. JoAnn married Wilhelm Guenette, Sept. 7, 2002 in Port Hope. She worked as a Home Health Aide and was also a homemaker. She loved shopping at thrift stores, yard sales and garage sales, reading, talking on the phone and loved time with her pets, and family, especially her...

Stephanie Marie Donovan, age 46, of Cass City, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Hills and Dales General Hospital, Cass City. She was born September 1, 1974 to the late William and Kathryne (Nichols) Donovan.  Stephanie worked as a nurse’s aide and loved driving cars, especially her ’97 Ford Mustang.  She also enjoyed shopping, dinners with her mom, time with her family, she was also known as “mom” to most everyone she knew. Stephanie...

Mr. Joseph W. Szarapski, age 55, of Cass City, passed away suddenly, Tues., Sept. 15, 2020 at Hills and Dales General Hospital. He was born Sept. 18, 1964 to the late Richard and Norma (Guinther) Szarapski. Joe married Marilyn Abfalter, Feb. 8, 1997 in Cass City. Marilyn passed away Jan. 29, 2005. He worked for Schneeberger’s, Erla’s and LaFave Steel and was a member of Knights of Columbus #8892. Joe enjoyed working on his Jeeps and pickups, hunting and had a great love for his...

Connie M. Brink, age 77, formerly of Cass City, passed away peacefully at her Maryland home on September 12, 2020 after a lengthy illness. She was born July 14, 1943 to the late Kermit and Alma (Spencer) Hartwick of Cass City, MI. Connie moved to Maryland to live with her daughter and  family in early 2015. Connie was a graduate of Cass City high school, after which she moved to Indiana to pursue a Dental Nurse degree. Upon completion of the program, she applied and was accepted to the...

Chrisinda Mary Bean, age 36, of Cass City, passed away suddenly, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 30, 1983 to the late Steven and Lisa (Grammatico) Bean.  She worked as a cashier in retail stores and was an animal lover. Enjoyed photography and movies, but most of all, loved time with her family, especially her daughters. Chrisinda is survived by her 3 daughters, Kelli Rhein, Jazmin Bean and Anna Bean, her mother, Lisa of Cass City, brothers, Steven...

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...