Carl Flannery

Funeral Information

Pat’s memory will be treasured always by all who were blessed to know him. May he rest in eternal peace, and may those who mourn his passing be comforted by the love of family, the strength of faith, and the promise of everlasting life through Christ. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.

Family of the Deceased

Pat is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Amy and Carrie; siblings, Ann and Larry (Emily); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly; his parents, Mike and Viola; brothers, Eugene and Ed; and sisters, Kathleen, Rosalie, and Marylou.

Biography

Carl Patrick Flannery, known to many as Pat, passed away on September 11, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 91. Pat was born on March 26, 1935, in Tyre, Michigan, to the late Mike and Viola Flannery. He grew up in Ubly, proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Pat devoted 30 years of hard work and loyalty to CJ Roger’s, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was also a proud lifetime union member. On February 11, 1989 Pat married Linda Guigar. Together, they blended their families and shared many meaningful years filled with love, laughter and cherished memories. Pat was a member of St. Ignatius church. While farming was a great passion of his, he will also be remembered for his love of politics, spirited card games with family and friends, and his weekly Tuesday trips to the casino. He enjoyed hunting as well but mostly treasured the time he spent with the people he loved.

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Dolores Bieri

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Dolores’ funeral service will be on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ransford Funeral Home in Pigeon with Rev. Mike Goforth officiating. The family will be present to receive visitors on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her service. Following the funeral there will be a Celebration of Life at the Infinity Event Center. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dolores’ caregivers for the compassion and exceptional care they gave. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Thumb Animal Shelter, 2260 S Elkton Rd, Elkton, MI 48731. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordFuneralHome.com.

Family of the Deceased

Dolores leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of over fifty-eight years, Ron; children, Tracy Bieri, Paul Bieri, and Charlotte Braun; grandchildren, JC (Kayla Jacobs) Witherspoon, Kyle Horn, Travis (Ilah) Bieri, Caitlyn (Austin) Varty, Justin Scepanski, Preston Braun, and Parker Braun; great-grandchildren, Logan, Ava, Landon, Liam, Oakley, Linley, Blakely, Layton, Marcus, and Harper; siblings, Maria Nuncio, Junior Nuncio, Rudy Nuncio, Anita Hernandez, Andy Camacho, Alberta Torrez, Mary Camacho, and Caroline Bryant; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeffery Powell and brothers, Johnny Camacho and Robert Nuncio.

Biography

Dolores Ann Bieri, age 75, of Caseville passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1950 and attended Laker High School. In the summer of 1967, Dolores happened to meet Ronald Bieri. It was love at first sight, and the two were married on May 4, 1968. Dolores helped run the family business, D & R Bieri Excavating, where she did just about everything and was always willing to help wherever she was needed. She was determined, capable, and incredibly smart, and there wasn’t much she couldn’t accomplish once she set her mind to it. Dolores and Ron also owned Owendale Speedway for ten years, which was a perfect fit for her love of fast cars and racing. She once took first place in an all-male championship race. Her competitive spirit was just one part of the feisty, rebellious, and strong-willed personality that made Dolores who she was. Those who knew Dolores knew exactly where they stood with her. She didn’t mince words and wasn’t afraid to tell you how it was, and if she didn’t like you, chances are you knew that too. When she had the chance to get away, Dolores loved vacationing at their home in Florida and going on golf cart rides. She especially loved mermaids and unicorns, often decorating with them and collecting things that caught her eye. Above all, Dolores treasured time spent with her family and her favorite dog, Gizmo. She will be remembered for her strength, determination, quick mind, unmistakable personality, and the love she had for her family.

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Joyce Bannick

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Funeral services for Joyce will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with Pastor Steve Neuman officiating. The family will be present to receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Joyce will then be laid to rest at the Caseville Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church- Berne or to the Wishes of the Family, c/o Susan Bannick. The family was assisted with these arrangements by Ransford Funeral Home-Pigeon. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.ransfordfuneralhome.com.

Family of the Deceased

Left to cherish Joyce’s memory are her children, Susan Bannick, Steven Bannick, and Stacy & Ed Deming; grandchildren, Maggie Deming and Anthony Deming; three great-grandchildren and one on the way! In addition to her parents and husband, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Loren Hoppe; and sister, Shirley (Hoppe) McComb.

Biography

Joyce Leona Bannick of Elkton, age 97, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, while at Covenant Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1929, in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Victor and Ida (Fischer) Hoppe. She attended Pigeon High School and graduated with the Class of 1947. After high school, Joyce worked at Wallace & Morley Company for thirteen years before starting her family and embracing life as a homemaker. After a time, she returned to the workforce at People’s Choice Market and Shell Gas Station in Pigeon, where she spent ten years getting to know and serve members of her community from behind the counter. Joyce was a woman of strong faith in the Lord and a proud lifelong member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church–Berne. On October 24, 1959, she married the love of her life, Henry “Jim” Bannick. They enjoyed nine years together until his passing on August 6, 1968. She was a supportive member of the Women’s Auxiliary of Pigeon. Joyce was a remarkable seamstress and found great joy in sewing clothes for her children, from everyday wear to their Halloween costumes. At times, she also dabbled in crocheting and knitting. Her children fondly remember coming home from school each day to their mother and the comforting smell of homemade bread greeting them as they entered the home.

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Lila Hewitt

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Lila’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Ransford Funeral Home- Caro with Pastor Steven Henry officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Lila will be laid to rest Inidanfeilds Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Fostoria Baptist Church. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home - Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordFuneralHome.com.

Family of the Deceased

Lila is survived by her children, Dale (Betty) Judd of Houghton Lake, Jerry (Laurene) Judd of Fostoria, Phillip Judd of Toledo, Ohio, and Mark (Brenda) Judd of Prescott; brother, Rex Graybill; sister, Diane Sands; twelve dear grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Lila was preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard Judd and Henry Hewitt; daughter, Marlene Simmonds; son, Larry Judd; grandson, Larry Judd Jr.; and brothers and sisters, Douglas Scott, John “Jack” Scott, Devere Scott, Patrick Graybill, Lorraine Munger, Janet Armstrong, Linda Gutierrez, and Debra Gutierrez. The promise of “Ma’s” eternal life can be found in Job 23:10: “But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

Biography

Lila Louise Hewitt (Scott) of Caro, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2026, while at Fisher’s Senior Center. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Rose City, the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Effie (Brindley) Scott. She grew up in West Branch and moved to Oxford as a young adult, where she married Bernard Judd. Together, they had six children. Lila was a loving mother and did everything she could to give her children a good life while they were growing up. The family eventually moved to Fostoria. Lila later married Henry Hewitt, and they made their home in Elkton. Her family holds many fond memories of time spent at the farmhouse there. Lila and Henry later moved to Caro, where she lived for the last thirty-two years. Although life circumstances only allowed Lila to attend school through middle school, she was “smart as a whip” and had a memory to be admired. She could recite the Declaration of Independence and name all of the United States presidents, along with the terms in which they served. She enjoyed reading the Bible and a variety of books to keep her mind sharp. She loved the song “The Old Rugged Cross,” and watching good ol’ black-and-white shows like Gunsmoke was one of her favorite ways to pass the time. Lila will always be remembered for the endless boxes of treats she made for her children and their families at Christmastime. Her family will continue to carry on her labor of love and talent for baking for generations to come. Throughout the years and for every occasion, everyone looked forward to her famous goodies, including sugar cookies, chocolate torte, cheesecake, and toffee, among many others. For many years, she also canned vegetables and fruits. Lila loved to bake and cook for others, and anyone who has one of her recipes in their collection is truly blessed. Lilacs were her favorite flower. Lila leaves a legacy of strength and love and was a wonderful example of what it meant to have a heart for Jesus and a strong work ethic. She enjoyed helping others and giving whenever she could. Her family recently held a grand celebration for her 95th birthday, attended by many family members and friends. They are thankful for the opportunity to turn the tables and spoil her with good food and a special time together. Lila was a member of Fostoria Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge in Caro.

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Linda Jackson

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A Celebration of Life for Linda Jackson will be held at a later date. Memorials may be offered to Alzheimer’s Association in Linda’s memory. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Linda is survived by her sons; Brent Jackson, Tracy Jackson; daughters Ruth Panduren, Lavenna Jackson, Gigi Zaratzian; brother Harold (Mia) Junek;grandchildren Mark (Megan) Hofert, Jennifer (Daniel) Pasquale, Julie Swift, Brandon Luckadoo, Rachel Worthen, Brittany Worthen, Derek Zaratzian , eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous loving family and friends. Linda was preceded in death by an infant son Scott Jackson; daughter Leanna Kipper; son in law Rick Panduren; brother Michael Junek and sister Sharon Mouton.

Biography

Linda Leanna (Junek) Jackson, 79 years old of Ubly, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 in the loving arms of her daughter. Linda was born on December 18, 1946 to the late Harold and Noranna Junek in Sarnia, Canada. On April 25, 1967 she married George Jackson and they were together for 59 years before he passed away in June of this year. Linda was a very active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe and taught Sunday school over the years, sang in the choir and helped with funeral dinners. Linda lived life to the fullest and always made sure that there was never a dull moment when she was around. She was an eccentric free spirited person and she loved to dress the part and attend the Renaissance Festivals, enjoying all of the activities. She was a very creative, busy and crafty person having owned her own kiln for ceramics, made quilts, and painted. Linda loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her countless joy. She was also an animal lover of dogs, cats, and birds.

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