Shirley Mae Wood Davies - Class of 1958

Robert H. Kreger of Sterling Heights, formerly of Caro, age 79, passed away May 31, 2022. He was born April 6, 1943, in Caro, Michigan. The son of the late Robert and Kathleen (Brown) Kreger, Robert was united in marriage to Doris (Kaszubowski) on September 17, 1977 and she survives him. Other surviving family include his daughter, Lisa (Dan) Wodowski of Lapeer and step son, Thomas (Agnes) Trondle of Clinton Township, and 5 grandchildren. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. 

Marilyn Belle McNinch, age 91, of Mayville, MI passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, with her compassionate and dedicated care team by her side.     Marilyn is survived by four sons, Stephen (Sue) Hobson of Bridgeport, MI; David (Patricia) McNinch of Flint, MI; James (Jamilah) McNinch of Duluth, GA; John McNinch of Flint, MI; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and stepfather Edgar Sherman, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth McNinch Jr.; two children, Michael and Gregory Hobson; and one grandson, Forest Hobson.     Marilyn was born June 23, 1930 in Mayville, MI the daughter of Beatrice (Bellamy) and Kenton Stephens. She graduated from Mayville High School with the class of 1949 and attended County Normal, training to become a teacher. Marilyn worked for Hardwood Products and Maier Shipping and Freight in Mayville. On May 13, 1958 Marilyn married Kenneth Roosevelt McNinch Jr. Together they raised six boys and enjoyed more than 60 years as husband and wife. Being an only child, Marilyn wanted a large family so that her children could always have each other throughout their lives. Family was important to her and she especially enjoyed Holidays and Birthdays. The great effort she put into these celebrations made them special and memorable traditions for the family and neighboring children. She was very welcoming to her children’s friends and many called her mom. All of her sons learned to cook at a very early age and loved helping as well as being independent in the kitchen. She passed on her love of reading and learning as well as the importance of compassion and empathy. Marilyn inherited the art of great storytelling and especially enjoyed adding the creative and important details that brought her stories to life. In her final years Marilyn especially enjoyed her visits, phone calls and video chats with her great-granddaughter Abigail King and her granddaughter Rachel King.     The family would like to thank all of the caregivers and support staff at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility who made the compassionate and loving care of our mother possible. All of your efforts and the important work you do is greatly appreciated. We would especially like to thank Colette and Courtney for their exceptional care during our mothers’ final moments.     A memorial service celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Avram Funeral Home in Mayville with Pastor Carole Brown officiating. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM until the time of service. Internment will be at the Fremont Township Cemetery, Mayville following the memorial service. The family requests that visitors please wear masks.           

Following Marilyn’s wishes, memorials may be made to the Mayville Alumni Association and mailed to MHS Alumni Association, PO Box 312, Millington, Michigan 48746.     Friends may share an online condolence at www.avramfuneralhome.com.     

Arrangements have been entrusted to Avram Funeral Home, 6028 Lincoln St., PO Box 130, Mayville, MI 48744, Phone 989-843-5441.

Robert Edward Forys Jr., age 58, of Silverwood MI passed away with family by his side Friday, May 20, 2022 at The United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital.     Robert was born January 14, 1964 in Marlette, MI. He graduated from Mayville High School. Robert married April Sockow on may 12, 1990. He was a mechanic for many years. Robert enjoyed deer hunting, drag racing and building cars. Above all else, Robert loved spending time with his family.     He is survived by his mother, Gale Kennealy; children, Rob (Diane) Forys III and Anthony (Ashley) Forys; grandchildren, Lucas Forys and Timothy Chapin; brother, Tim (Karen) Forys; as well as nieces, his nephew and many cousins.     Robert was preceded in death by his wife, April Forys; and father, Robert Forys Sr.     Private arrangements have been entrusted to Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.     Those desiring to make a memorial contribution in Robert’s memory may direct them to The United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital.     You may share an online condolence with the family at www.marshfuneral.com.     Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, 2675 Main St., Marlette, MI 48453 Phone 989-635-3658.

Terry E. Maiers passed away February 20, 2022. He was born April 17, 1934 and grew up in Mayville, Michigan. His life’s love, his wife Fran, passed away in December of 2020 and the last year was very difficult for Terry.  He was also preceded in death by his mother and father, Grace (Sherk) and Ralph Maiers, as well as two sisters, Lynn and Karen, a brother Don, his daughter Sherry and his daughter-in-law Corey.  He is survived by the children of his blended family; Terry, Caryn, Gwen, Randy, Ralph, Matthew and Kathy.  Terry enjoyed spending time at the family cabin on Lake St. Helen as a boy, and as an adult with children of his own it became the family headquarters for at least a week or two each summer.  He was a proud graduate of Michigan State University, although he admitted that during his senior year he didn’t spend much time in class. He was always proud of the legacy of his father and grandfather (George) and their creation of the family business, which started out as Maiers Dray Line with horse drawn wagons and evolved into Maiers Motor Freight in Vassar, Michigan. Terry spent his entire career in the trucking industry.  The family lived in Troy, Michigan for many years while the kids were in school. After his retirement, Terry and Fran lived in Davison, and they had wonderful memories of their time spent in Myrtle Beach, where Terry would golf and Fran would do her paperwork and spend time with her friends in the area. In his later years he and Fran loved cruising around Lake St. Helen on the pontoon, with their beloved dogs, Tia and then Bobbi on their lap. Occasionally they would take the Corvette out for ice cream or a pleasant drive in the summer.  Terry loved time on the golf course, and had a hole-in-one at Sylvan Glen in Troy. His son Randy, and daughter-in-law Beverly also joined him in the “hole-in-one” club, yet surprisingly, we’re still waiting for Matthew, who on some days is the best golfer in the family, to join that club. There were countless rounds of family golf at Garland, Oakland University, Boulder Pointe (where the head off someone’s custom made wood putter somehow ended up in a pond), Sugar Bush, and just about any other course that Terry could find.  The family is thankful for his golfing friend John, for joining Terry at the golf dome during the last year, usually on Wednesday, followed by lunch. We are also so thankful that his daughter Caryn lived close by as she spent countless hours coordinating his care and support for the last year.  The family will host a visitation at Avram Funeral Home in Mayville from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on February 26th followed by a short, private family service. He will be buried next to Fran and his other family members under a majestic Oak Tree on the outskirts of Mayville. Memorials may be made in Terry’s memory to the Community Foundation of St. Clair County (www.StClairFoundation.Org) for the credit to the Maiers Family Fund or mailed to 500 Water Street, Port Huron, MI 48060.