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Name: William J. Henny
Age: 76
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: May 23, 2013
Services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Jay Barsaleau. Burial in Verona Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1-8pm, or Thursday from 10am until the service time at 11am. Memorials may be offered to the Claude Marsh Scholarship Fund or to that of the donor's choice.
Surviving is his wife Carol Henny of Bad Axe. A daughter; Cyndy (Jay) Gusler of Cypress, TX. 3 grandchildren; Taylor, Nicholas and Benjamin Gusler of Cypress, TX. 1 brother; Carl (Patsy) Henny of California. 2 Sisters; Helen Henny of Bad Axe and Emily (James) Wiley of Clio. Mother in Law; Elizabeth Binder of Bad Axe, Brother in Law; Ralph Binder of Bad Axe. Sister in Law; Sharon Binder of Bad Axe. Several nieces and nephews.
William J. Henny, age 76 of Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 2nd, 1937 in Bad Axe, son of the late Conrad and Helen (Koch) Henny. He married Carol Binder on June 15, 1963 in Bad Axe. Bill was the owner-operator of Henny's Towne and Country Florist of Bad Axe for 28 years. He was enrolled in the Michigan State University Horticulture Program as well as the Hixson's Design School for florists. He was a member of the Bad Axe Lions Club and served in the U.S. Marines from 1956 to 1959.
Name: Marian Essenmacher
Age: 93
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: May 20, 2013
Funeral mass for Marian Essenmacher will be Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of Harbor Beach, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Church Cemetery. Visitation for Marian will be Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 3-9pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Monday will be in the church beginning at 10am until time of services at 11:30 am. A Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be held at 5 pm Sunday at the funeral home, and a Parish Vigil Service will take place at 7:30 pm Sunday at the Funeral Home.
She is survived by her children: Judy Artman and her husband Don of New Baltimore, Karen Holdwick of Sterling Heights, Rita Scrase of Fenton, Kurt Essenmacher of Pataskala, Ohio, Cheryl Waskin and her husband John of Fort Mill, South Carolina, Gordon Essenmacher and his wife Bonnie of Metamora, Roger Essenmacher and special friend Pamela of Shelby Township, Randy Essenmacher and his wife Gerri of New Baltimore, Clark Essenmacher and his wife Peggy of Sterling Heights, Marsha Chuhran and her husband Frank of Clinton Township, 24 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren. Marian was preceded in death by a son-in-law Ken Holdwick, and siblings: Rosalind Polk, Lauretta Messing, Emma Kolar, John Stacer, Simon Stacer and Joseph Stacer.
Marian Essenmacher, age 93 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Harbor Chase of Sterling Heights. She was born on July 30, 1919 in Harbor Beach to the late Joseph and Mary (Volmering) Stacer. Marian and David Essenmacher were united in marriage on September 3, 1940 in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Helena. David preceded her in death on January 23, 2003. Marian was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, and the Daughters of Isabella.
Name: Mary E. McIntyre
Age: 73
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: May 20, 2013
Date of Birth: February 02, 1940
Date of Passing: May 17, 2013
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Township. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-8pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and Monday from 10-11:00am at the church.
She is survived by her husband, Donald of Bad Axe; her children, Colleen (Richard) Divine of Mt. Pleasant, Fred (Holly) McIntyre of Bad Axe, Neil (Debra) McIntyre of Dayton, MD, Brad (Jennie) McIntyre of Tampa, FL, Kathleen McIntyre of Royal Oak, Kerrie (Darren) Lubeski of Ubly, and Kurt (Kelli) McIntyre of Bad Axe; her grandchildren, Rachael and Connor McIntyre, Bryce, Drew, and Paige McIntyre, Peyton and Reese McLellan, Alexis, McKenzie, and Chase McIntyre, Leah and Alex Lubeski, and Shayler and Brynlee McIntyre. She is also survived by her brother, Lawrence Klass of Alabama, her Mother-In-Law, Vera Sosnoski of Kinde, and several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred, Sal, Arthur, and Harold and her sisters, Irene Kelkie and Dorothy.
Mary E. McIntyre, 73, of Bad Axe, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Bay City, daughter of the late Lawrence and Barbara Klass. She married Donald McIntyre on December 28, 1962 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Township. Mary received her Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University. She worked at the Bad Axe Library from 1973 up to the present. She was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, the Indian Trails Riding Club, and long-time member of 4-H and the Michigan Trail Riders Association. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, birds, walking in the woods, and campfires.
Name: William Selby
Age: 88
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: May 20, 2013
A funeral mass will be at 11:00 am Monday, May 20th at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon with Fr. John Weis presiding. Visitation will be 6 to 9 Saturday and Noon to 8 pm Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. He will lie in-state one hour prior to mass on Monday in church. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Dolores; children Debra (Michael) Loucks of Charlotte, Richard Selby of Cass City, James Selby of Dallas, Texas, Steven (Ada) Selby of Carrollton, Texas, Constance Strohecker of Sterling Heights, Kathleen (Richard) Rybicki of St. Clair Shores, Chester Kowalski of Metairie, Louisiana, Kenneth (Karen) Kowalski of Lake Orion and Danny (Cheryl) Kowalski of Caseville; 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Schroeder of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his children Jack Selby, Deborah Kowalski, and infant Susan Selby and the mother of his children Lois Selby.
Dr. William Selby, 88, of Pigeon, died suddenly Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home with his family beside him. William was born June 2, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late William and Doris (Speir) Selby. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1942 and then served in the US Army during World War II. He graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry. In 1954 he moved to Cass City and opened his own optometry practice, retiring in 1986. After retirement he moved to his cottage on Wild Fowl Bay between Caseville and Bay Port. He was a member of the Caseville American Legion, Caseville Eagles, St. Francis Borgia, and the Cass City Lions Club. He enjoyed bowling, friends and spending time with his family.
Name: William H. Britt
Age: 70
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: May 18, 2013
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Jeff Bader, Pastor of Cass River Bible Church officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Britt: Steven Walther, Ethan Healy, Logan Boote, Landon Boote, Dalton Boote, Mason Gniewek, Easton Gniewek and nephew Mike Britt. Memorials may be made to Bay Shore Camp. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 10 to 11 Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
Bill is survived by his wife, Judy; children: Catherine (Jeff) Healy of Cass City, Christine (Marty) Boote of Manchester, Caren (James) Guc of Cass City, Cori (Brad) Gniewek of Cass City; grandchildren: Steven (Heather) Walther, Lauren Walther, Caitlyn Healy, Ethan Healy, Logan Boote, Landon Boote, Dalton Boote, Jocelyn Boote, Kirsten Guc, Madilyn Gniewek, Mason Gniewek, Evelyn Gniewek, Easton Gniewek, Caralyn Gniewek; his 15th grandchild is expected in September; brother, Doug (Connie) Britt of Cass City; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Carl (Shirley) McIntosh of Williamston, Floyd (Linda) McIntosh of Cass City, Clarence (Karen) McIntosh of Presque Isle, Betty Bensinger of Ubly; many nieces and nephews. Bill is preceded in death by infant son, Bryan; brother-in-law, Kirk Bensinger; son-in-law, David Burnette.
William H. Britt, 70, of Cass City, finished his race Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Covenant Medical Center, Saginaw, with his family by his side. He was born March 22, 1943 in Bad Axe to Howard and Catherine (MacLachlan) Britt. He married Judy Ann McIntosh February 22, 1963 at Grant United Methodist Church. Bill graduated from Cass City High School in 1961. He graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in education in 1965. Bill started teaching in Owendale-Gagetown School District in the fall of 1965. He soon moved into administration, spending most of his career as Elementary School Principal, later becoming K-12 Principal until his retirement in 2002. He taught for the migrant program for several years through Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools. Bill loved camping, motorcycling, and snowmobiling. When the girls were young, the family enjoyed many days on trail tours and camping trips. Bill loved farming on his small farm. He enjoyed turkey hunting and deer hunting, especially with his grandsons. Bill was very handy and knowledgeable about many things including plumbing, electrical, construction and vehicle maintenance. He was often described as kind, caring, and gentle to all those who came into his life. In 2005, Bill was honored by the Tyler Masonic Lodge #317 of Cass City as the Citizen of the Year. He was a long-time member of Shabbona United Methodist Church and a member of Novesta Church of Christ. He was a member of the Cass City Layman's Club for many years and regularly attended the Men's Prayer Breakfast each week in Cass City. His children and grandchildren were very special to him; he loved them very much. Bill and Judy recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Name: Lou Ann Mary Jarvis
Age: 72
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: May 18, 2013
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Timothy Loehrke, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, PIGEON: Saturday, May 18 10 a.m. – time of service at 11 a.m.
She is survived by two sons, John F. Jarvis and Tom F. Jarvis, both of Orlando, Florida; siblings, Loren and Dolores Elftman of Pigeon, Marian and Dick Freeland of Midland, Elaine and Ray Errer of Bad Axe, Leon and Leil Elftman of Pinconning, and Clark Elftman of Bay Port; in-laws, Joyce Kretzschmer of Pigeon and David and Joyce Jarvis of Anaheim, California; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents; in-laws, Howard and Viola Jarvis; and brothers-in-law, Dennis Jarvis and Larry Kretzschmer.
Lou Ann Mary Jarvis, age 72 of Pigeon, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at Covenant Hospital Cooper in Saginaw. Born in Pigeon on August 6, 1940, she was the daughter of Henry C. and Minnie A. (Schweitzer) Elftman and was a 1958 Pigeon High School graduate. On December 12, 1964 she was united in marriage to Richard L. Jarvis at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon. Lou Ann was a homemaker throughout her lifetime. Earlier in her life she also worked at several banks. She volunteered at St. Luke’s Hospital in Saginaw for many years. Lou Ann loved cooking and quilting. She always put other persons first. She was a great organizer. Family was very important to her-she was the favorite aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Lou Ann was an active, faithful member of Cross Lutheran Church, where she organized and prepared funeral lunches, overseas ministry packages, and assisted with many other projects.
Name: John Davis Couls
Age: 85
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: May 17, 2013
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Kinde with Rev. Dave Freeland officiating. Burial will be in the Port Austin Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
John is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his children, Don (Terry) Couls of Florida, Tracy Couls of St. Clair, MI, Debbie (Norm) Renner of Romeo, MI and Beth (Chris) Baade of Rochester Hills, MI; step-daughters, Linda Tellier of Harbor Beach, Cheryl (Bob) Macabe of Rochester, MI and Judy (Steve) Rozanski of Clinton Township, MI; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Cote’ Couls.
John Davis Couls, 85, resident of Port Austin, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Harbor Beach Long Term Facility. He was born April 20, 1928 on Mackinac Island, Michigan to the late Ralph and Margaret (Davis) Couls. John was united in marriage to Evelyn Jean Waldrip in Warren, Michigan. He was a member of the Port Austin Protestant Church and the Nature Center of Port Austin. John served in the United States Army and Navy. Before retiring he was employed as a tool and die maker. He enjoyed wood carving and fishing.
Name: Otto Roy Voelker
Age: 94
Hometown: Pigeon, Mi
Funeral Date: May 18, 2013
Date of Birth: February 24, 1918
Date of Passing: May 14, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. John K. Benissan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, Bay Shore Camp, Marlette Hospice, or charity of donor’s choice. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, May 17 2 – 8 p.m. AND AT SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PIGEON: Saturday, May 18 1 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Dietzel Voelker of Pigeon; children, Carol (Bill) Moran of Colchester, Vermont, Faye Ignash of Birmingham, Donna (Marvin) Thompson of Redford, Janice (Chuck) Lipp of Lake Jackson, Texas, Ross (Noreen) Voelker of Pigeon, and David (Melissa) Voelker of Plant City, Florida; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Vera Lum of Prescott Valley, Arizona; brother, Donald Voelker of Indianola, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Duane Ignash, and sisters, Laura LaValley, Lila Rader, and Velma Valasek.
Otto Roy Voelker, lifelong resident of Pigeon, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Otto was born February 24, 1918 to Oscar and Martha (Gettel) Voelker. Following his graduation from Pigeon High School in 1936 he attended Michigan Agricultural College in preparation for his lifelong commitment to farming. On June 28, 1947 he was united in marriage to Anita Caroline Dietzel in Elkton. Otto was inducted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He served proudly with the 46th General Hospital as an X-ray technician in the European and African theater and received numerous meritorious awards. He was a member of the VFW Pigeon Post 2236. Following the war, Otto returned to farm with his dad. Subsequently a partnership was formed with his brother Don, followed by farming with his son Ross. He continued to help on the farm into his early 90’s. Otto’s lifelong passion was farming. He received much satisfaction to see the farm receive the Centennial marker in 1987. Otto was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed following his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and accomplishments. He was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church in Pigeon where he has served on the Board of Trustees. Otto sat on the Huron County Planning & Zoning Board for several years.
Name: Helene A Thiel
Age: 98
Hometown: Pigeon, Mi
Funeral Date: May 17, 2013
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, May 17, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. John Weis, pastor will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. A rosary service will be conducted 8:30 PM Thursday evening, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton where friends may call from 2 to 9 PM Thursday. Memorials may be given to St. Francis Cemetery Fund or St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcElkton.com.
Surviving are six children, Robert (Selma) Thiel of Pigeon, Meta O’Connor of Pigeon, Janet McIntyre of Las Cruces, NM, Gerald Thiel of Hillman, Judy (Don) Brunn of Rochester and Linda (Bill) Heidebriecht of Romeo; 29 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her daughter, Irene Voss; a granddaughter, Janice Voss; three sons-in-law, Owen McIntyre, Bill O’Connor, Bill Voss; six sisters, Marie Horton, Frances Burzyck, Susan Short, Agnes Nutto, Stella Armstrong and Irene Hughes and six brothers, Tony, Mike, Ray, Leo, Lawrence and Andrew Burzyck.
Helene A. Thiel age 98, of Pigeon formerly of Elkton died Monday evening, May 13, at her home under hospice care. She was born May 24, 1914, at the home of her parents, the late Joseph and Antonia (Szafranski) Burzyck in Oliver Twp. During Helen’s Elkton High School years, she played center on the girls basketball team. On January 7, 1931, she was united in marriage to Charles R. Thiel in Sebewaing. In 1934, they purchased a farm across the road from where she grew up. She lived on that farm for 63 years, moving to Country Bay Village in Pigeon and then to Country Gardens. Her husband preceded in death her on December 22, 1982. Helene was a lifelong member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Altar Society and former member of the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed playing cards, doing cross stitch, tying quilts, traveling and especially dancing.
Name: Beatrice Ruth Ziel
Age: 95
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: May 17, 2013
Date of Birth: June 10, 1917
Date of Passing: May 12, 2013
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00am at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde. (5090 Dwight St.) Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-8pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and on Friday from 10am until the time of service at 11am at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour
She is survived by four children, Henry Jr. (Jeanette) of Port Austin, Dennis (Rebecca) of DeWitt, Dale of Tenakee, AK, and Susan Ziel Hardisty of Flint. She was blessed with grandchildren, Mark Ziel, Michelle (Steve) Gayari, Chad (SuNa) Ziel, Crystal Ziel, Jon (Emilie) Ziel, Kim Ziel, Brian Ziel, Allison (Rogelio) Ziel-Varo, Rudy Ziel (fiancée- Frances Speno), Darcie Ziel (fiancé- Rick Peterson), Tyler Hardisty (fiancée- Danielle Couchman), and Anna Hardisty. She also leaves six great grandchildren, Hanna Ziel, Shawn and Kyle Gayari, Harper Ziel, Kai and Mia Ziel-Varo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milton (Neva) Albrecht and two sisters, Ella (Rudolph) Ziel and Marion (Wilbur) Jahr.
Beatrice Ruth Ziel, 95, died, Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Meadow Lanes in Bad Axe. She lived there the past three years supported by a committed and loving staff. She was born on June 10, 1917 in Owendale, daughter of the late Daniel and Adeline (Schmidt) Albrecht. Beatrice married Henry Ziel on December 30, 1939. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1980. Together, they owned and operated a dairy farm near Port Austin. Beatrice was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde most of her life. In earlier years she was very active in the women’s organizations there. She provided countless coffee cakes for bake sales and loved to quilt for the Lutheran World Relief. “Granny” had a green thumb for growing vegetables and flowers, enjoying and sharing this talent into her 90’s. She also enjoyed reading and bird watching.
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