Marilyn Welshans

Funeral Information

No services are planned. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her children Tracey (Kevin Iseler) Harwood and Ryan Welshans; mother Louise Welshans; grandchildren Kaytlin (Cody Powell) Harwood, Paige (Brandon Furness) Harwood and Jayden Harwood; sisters Pat (John) Beeman and Paula (Tom) Jentz; and nieces and nephews.

Biography

Marilyn Welshans, 70, of Bad Axe, died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Marilyn was born September 3, 1953 in Jackson to Louise (Waldo) and the late Donald Welshans. She graduated from Laker High School. She worked as a clerk at various businesses. She enjoyed going to the casino, having bonfires, playing BINGO and playing games with her grandchildren.

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William Holdwick

Funeral Information

Services will be at Ramsey Funeral Home in Habor Beach. Viewing on Thursday July 25, 2024 from 2-8, Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral mass will be Friday July 26 at 11 am at St. Anthony’s in Helena, Father Kevin Wojciechowski presiding. Internment in St. Anthony’s cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers the family asked to please make donation to Eastern Huron Ambulance Service, Harbor Beach Fire Department or St. Anthony’s men’s club.

Family of the Deceased

Bill is survived by his family he loved dearly. His wife of 55 years, Audrey (Roggenbuck) Holdwick (married on May 24, 1969). Daughter, Tammy Holdwick and sons, Eric (Sara), Kevin (Jodie), Greg, Keith (Abbey). Grandchildren, Travis (Anna), Tyler, McKenzie, Quentin, Logan and Zak. Great-grandson, Ethan. Brothers: Paul, Gene (Audrey). Sisters: Lin Kirsch, Marge (Dave) Androl, Barb (Bob) Ingles, Pat (Carl) Roth, In-laws Rosalie, Theresa, Marie, Dorothy Holdwick, Don (Carmen) Roggenbuck, Dennis (Kathy) Roggenbuck, Duane (Maggie) Roggenbuck, Terry (Bernie) Roggenbuck, Joann Roggenbuck, Lynn (Jeff) Liebeskind. Also, numerous nieces and nephews, great, great -great nieces and nephews. Bill is preceded in death by daughter Emily Holdwick. Parents: Jerome and Stella (Mausolf) Holdwick. Parents in-Law: Jerome and Dorothy (Messing) Roggenbuck. Brothers: Richard, Harold, Edward, Erwin (Ike), Dennis (Goldy), Brian Holdwick, sister Arlene Emming. In-laws: Bob Emming, Kenneth Kirsch, Herbert Roggenbuck, Mary Holdwick, Mary Ann Holdwick

Biography

William (Bill) J. Holdwick, age 82, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from complications from multiple health issues. He was born to the late Jerome & Stella (Mausolf) Holdwick on September 6,1941. Bill founded Holdwick Tiling Co in 1963. He installed farm tiling drainage for many years, eventually turning the operation over to his four sons. He was a member of MLICA (Michigan Land improvement Contractors of America) since 1964. Bill served on many committees and was head of a couple field days. He was greatly respected by fellows MLICA contractors. Bill was also a metal machine operator, learning to weld at 8 years of age. By the time he was 12, he was doing custom welding for customers of his dad, Jerome. Bill could always be counted on to help “his boys” fix anything broken or to send “his daughter” flowers for special occasions when he couldn’t be there in person. Bill served two years in the army, in the artillery division, including a short stint in Viet Nam; He has been a proud veteran since. Bill was a member of the neighborhood farm bureau group, making life long friends. Bill was a lifelong member of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, St Anthonys church of Helena, where he was a member of the men’s club, an usher, Eucharistic Minister and could be found at church dinners at the ticket table or mixing pancakes in the kitchen. In his earlier years, he enjoyed pike and herring fishing on the St Mary’s River in the UP. He enjoyed woodworking, and made many pieces of furniture, wooden toys and picture frames for his children, and grandchildren and loved donating his work to the local catholic school auction and family Christmas raffle.

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Ruth Moore

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5 – 7 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Friday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A Rosary/Scripture Service will be offered on Thursday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to Heartland Hospice, St. Hubert food pantry, Caseville Public School, and Bad Axe Police and Fire Departments. If you wish to offer your condolences to Ruth Ann’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Ruth Ann is survived by her four children: Elizabeth Wilfong, James (Mary Lynn) Wilfong, Laura (Mike) Delpiere, and Pegi (Kevin) Baker; and six stepchildren: Tim (Ara) Moore, Stephen (Mandy) Moore, Kathy (Cliff) Reder, Gregory (Lisa) Moore, Susan (David) Hand, and Ed (Cheryl) Moore. Ruth enjoyed her 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She leaves behind four siblings: Madelyn O’Connor, Veronica Fisher, John (Sharon) Fisher and Jim (Sally) Fisher; as well as many extended family members and friends. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband Ed Moore, her parents, her stepfather John Fisher, sisters Rita (Knaus) Sizick and Mary Irene (Fisher) MacLean, and brothers Doug and Phil Fisher.

Biography

Ruth Ann (Knaus) Moore, age 87, of Bad Axe passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Courtney Manor Bad Axe after a brief battle with Small Cell Lung cancer. Special thank you to the staff of Courtney Manor and especially Mark Fisher. She was born on April 20, 1937 in Pinnebog MI, daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Helen M. (McIlhargie) Knaus. Ruth Ann graduated from Elkton High School in May 1955. After high school she moved with girlfriends to Saginaw where they worked and enjoyed the city life. In 1959 she married James Wilfong and moved to North Carolina where Bethie and Jimmie were born. By 1963 they were in California where Laurie was born. Fall of 1964 she was back in Michigan where Pegi was born. The marriage ended in 1971. Ruth Ann worked as a waitress at Bella Vista and Bay Window restaurants before taking a teacher’s aide position with Caseville Public School in 1972. She retired in October 1997. On August 20, 1979 Ruth Ann married Edward J. Moore in Verona, MI. They spent many happy years entertaining family and friends, hosting golf outings, BBQs, and family Christmases. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church where she served as a Eucharist minister, attended Bible study, and taught catechism for many years.

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Geraldine Cilc

Funeral Information

Interment will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery at a later date. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Family of the Deceased

Gerry is survived by her grandsons Jason Cilc and Andrew Meyer; and great-granddaughters Madison, Iris and Aubree. She was preceded in death by her son Anthony Cilc Jr, daughter Tina Cilc, grandchildren Ryan and Anthony J., and siblings Russell, Jeannette, Mildred, Bernadine, Tony, and Viola.

Biography

Geraldine E. Cilc, 92, of Caseville, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at home under hospice care. Gerry was born June 21, 1932 in Detroit to the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Turville) Fisette. She married Anthony Cilc on October 31, 1950 in Bowling Green, Indiana; he preceded her in death on April 25, 2019. Gerry loved homemaking, tending to her beautiful gardens and making quilts. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Caseville Eagles Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary.

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Lonnie Herr

Funeral Information

Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon Sunday, July 21st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 Friday, July 19th at the funeral home.

Family of the Deceased

Lonnie is survived by his children Gretchen (James) Lalko of Pinckney, Joshua (Jennifer) of Canton, and Nathan of Flushing; grandchildren Ian Milz, Seth Milz, Alicia Lalko, Jace Lalko, Brianna Herr and Evan Herr; siblings Jane Ditri, George (Gretchen) Herr, and Tresa Howell.

Biography

Lonnie L. Herr, 75, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Pinckney while under hospice care. Lonnie was born January 24, 1949 in Imlay City to the late George and Stella (Spencer) Herr. He married Toni Heim on June 13, 1970 in Imlay City; she preceded him in death on January 4, 2016. Lonnie retired from AM General as a Quality Control Director in 2010. After retiring he moved from Canton to Caseville. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Almont-Dryden Lodge. He enjoyed fishing with his father, flying gliders, traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Ellen Wolford

Funeral Information

A memorial service will be at 11:00am Friday, August 2nd at the Salem Methodist Church with Rev. Joshua Johnson officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 Thursday, August 1st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Salem Methodist Church or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Family of the Deceased

Ellen is survived by her children Linda of Pigeon, Russell (Maggie) of Pigeon, Jean Webber of Pigeon and Janet Larkin of Texas; grandchildren Jennifer (Christian) Harger, Angela Hughes, Alissa Kraft, Ashley Wolford, Hollie (Bill) Myers, Stephen (April) Rathje, and Shelby (Aaron) Luedtke; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Judith Ann, brothers Clayton and Bernard Larkin, sons-in-law Leonard Johnson and Robert Webber Jr.

Biography

Ellen L. Wolford, 96, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. Ellen was born August 13, 1927 in Deerfield Twp to the late Cecil and Leone (Stephenson) Larkin. She graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit and later attended Michigan State University studying Early Childhood Education. She married Edward H. Wolford on February 22, 1948 in Negaunee; he preceded her in death on December 23, 2002. Ellen retired as a teacher having worked for the Head Start Program and special education. She was a member of Salem Methodist Church and Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary. She was a Girl Scout Leader and was devoted to her family.

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Nancy Kraft

Funeral Information

A memorial service will be at 11:00am Saturday, August 3rd at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran School, 7369 Berne Road, Pigeon, MI 48755 or the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Foundation. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

Nancy is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren; her son David (Sherri) of Pigeon, daughter Carol (Joel) Nelson of Muskego, Wisconsin and son Daniel (Elizabeth) of Williamston, Michigan; grandchildren Alyssa Kraft (Dan) of Austin, Texas, Stephanie (Allan) McLean of Shelby Township, Michigan, Matthew (Steph) Kraft of Western Springs, Illinois, Natalie (Micah) Walz of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Eric (Aly) Nelson, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lindsay (Jamie) Langan of Mount Prospect, Illinois, Stuart (Amber) Neils of Petoskey, Michigan, Ella (Josh) Vaillancourt of Holt, Michigan and Grace Kraft of Grand Rapids, Michigan; great-grandchildren Shawn, Ethan, Brody, Cooper, Anna, Caroline, Layla, Mason, Zoey, Sadie, Jack, Lily, Theo and Sutton; Nancy is also survived by her brother, Robert Carpenter of Grand Rapids, sister-in-law Naomi (Gilbert) Wichert and many nieces and nephews.

Biography

Nancy Ann Kraft, 92, of Pigeon, was called home peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at home. Nancy was born June 12, 1931 in Grayling to the late George and Marian (Breinager) Carpenter. She was made a child of God through Holy Baptism on April 21, 1935. Nancy married Lowell E. Kraft on May 3, 1952 in Bronson, Michigan. They celebrated 70 years of marriage shortly before Lowell’s passing in 2022. Nancy’s sister, Mary Kay Prudden passed away in 2023. Nancy graduated from Pigeon High School in 1949. She attended Michigan State University and later Central Michigan University finishing the last two years of her teaching degree while her children were young. She taught second and third grades at the Pigeon Elementary School in the 1960’s. Nancy always enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She taught them kindness, compassion, and love. Nancy was a gifted homemaker and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Always an optimist, she was a talented seamstress with a fun sense of humor who enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and playing Bridge. She enjoyed traveling with Lowell and spending winters at their home in Boynton Beach, Florida. While in Florida they attended Divine Savior Lutheran Church in West Palm Beach. She has been a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne since 1952.

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