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01/21/2026

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Terrence Terry McDonnell, 93, died peacefully at home in Bad Axe on January 14th, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1932, in Bad Axe, MI, to Beulah and John McDonnell. He attended Sacred Heart School, Bad Axe High School Class of 1950, Michigan State University BA and University of

01/19/2026

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Steven Thomas Risch, 63 years old of Port Austin, passed away at home on January 18, 2026, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on October 8, 1962 to the late Thomas and Sharron Lazenby Risch. Steve and Mary Jo Shearer shared 43 years

01/16/2026

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Cindy Lou Gucwa, 69 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at home with her family by her side. Cindy was born to the late Raymond and Martha Toner Janderwski on June 27, 1956. Cindy and Adam Gucwa were married on August 4, 1973 and

01/12/2026

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Judith Judy Ann Willett, 79, passed from this life into the glorious presence of Jesus on Saturday, January 10, 2026 surrounded by her family. Judy was born September 4, 1946 in Sandusky, Ohio. Throughout Judys childhood she lived in several states as her daddy pastored in Ohio, Missouri, Indiana an...

12/30/2025

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12/30/2025

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Beverly Ann Lasky, age 89 of Bad Axe, passed away with her family around her on December 27, 2025. She was born May 20, 1936 in Vassar, Michigan. Beverly worked as a nurse for over 20 years at Huron Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe. She was an active member of

12/18/2025

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Margaret Louise Leitch, 66 years old of Ubly, passed away with her family by her side December 17, 2025 following a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret is the daughter of the late Murdock and Letta Harder Leitch. Margaret was best known for her deep love of family, doting on her

12/17/2025

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Marvin Messing, a devoted husband, loving father, and lifelong steward of the land, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 87. He was born on August 13, 1938, in Ruth, Michigan, to the late Walter and Dorothy Buhl

12/12/2025

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Eugene Enoch Grifka, 90 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tyre, MI, on November 20, 1935, to the late August and Theresa Osentoski Grifka. He attended Hogsback Country School in Tyre, MI. Eugene later graduated from

11/26/2025

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Eugene Butch Ignash 94, of Filion passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, at Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth, Michigan. He was born on May 13, 1931, in Kinde to Louis and Agnes Matelski Ignash, one of 11 children. He married Virginia Wisneski on October 21st, 1950, and she preceded him

11/20/2025

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Richard Dick Eugene Gentner 90, of Cass City passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 at Meadow Lanes Assisted Living in Bad Axe. He was born on January 2, 1935 in Harbor Beach to George and Lorreta Hattie Gentner. Dick enjoyed bowling and playing euchre. He was known for his

11/18/2025

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Arnold Michael Rice, 70 of Lincoln Township, died Monday November 17, 2025 at his home with his family at his side. He was born July 26, 1955 in Bad Axe, son of the late Valentine and Bernice Koroleski Rice. Arnold was a member of Annunciation of the Lord Parish, St.