Name: Kay Marie (Stacer) Goebel
Age: 58
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: June 17, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11 am. at St. Huberts Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday from 1 – 8 pm. or Saturday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to St. Hubert’s Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
She is survived by husband- Eric Goebel of Bad Axe. Children- Kirk (Ashley) Goebel of North Carolina, Erika Goebel and her significant other Nicholas Jankoska of Bay City. Grandchild-Maxwell Goebel of North Carolina. Mother- Magdalene Stacer of Ruth. Brothers- Richard (Cathy) Stacer of Ubly, Donald (JoAnn) Stacer of Deckerville, and David (Denise) Stacer of Northville. Sister- Sally (Marvin) Lamke of Ruth. Brother-in-laws- Paul (Katherine) Goebel of Alabama and Theodore Goebel of Washington. Nieces and Nephews Theresa (Paul) Messing, Joseph (Mandy) Stacer, Michael (Melissa) Stacer, Christopher (Melinda) Stacer, Melissa (David) Thomas, Matthew Lamke, Kyle (Krista) Lamke, Mitchell (Janelle) Lamke, Amanda Stacer, Troy Stacer, Jillian Stacer, Lydia Goebel and Luke Goebel. Kay was preceded in death by her father-Merlin Stacer of Ruth. In-laws Clarence and Ileen Goebel of Bad Axe.
Kay Marie (Stacer) Goebel,58, of Bad Axe, MI passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday June 11, 2017 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Kay was born September 15, 1958 to Merlin and Magdalene (Holdwick) Stacer of Ruth, MI. Kay married Eric Goebel July 28, 1979 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Parisville. She graduated from Ubly High School in the Class of 1976. After High School she attended Baker College where she obtained an Associate’s degree in Accounting. After college, she then worked for Ruth State Bank. Kay served 24 years as the City Clerk for the City of Bad Axe where she dedicated her time to the best interest of the residents in the community. Kay enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, scrapbooking, and working with her flowers.
Name: Donald "Hugh" Clark
Age: 82
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
In lieu of a memorial service, his children and grandchildren will hold a private memorial at a later date at Superior Provincial Park’s Mijinemungshing Lake, which was a treasured canoeing area for Hugh and Joleen. Memorials may be sent to the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society, the Harbor Beach United Methodist Church, or to the donor’s choice. “Paddle on Papa.” Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Joleen, his parents Donald and Ruth and his sister, Susan (Clark) McNamee. His is survived by his son, Donald (Lynne) Clark, Valerie (Bruce) Gerhart and Kathy (Warren) Richter; along with seven grandchildren, Will, Allison and Lindsey Clark, Jennifer and Paul Gerhart, Clark (Anna Goldberg) and Lee Richter, and one great granddaughter, Sadie Joleen Goldberg Richter.
Donald “Hugh” Clark passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the age of 82. He was born in Livonia, MI. Hugh was a wonderful father and grandfather (Papa). He created a lasting influence on the interests and vocations of his children and grandchildren, as they continue his legacy of love for nature, science, the environment and canoeing. Hugh was a science teacher for 39 years at Harbor Beach High School and took special delight in bringing his students a weekly taste of nature, having Euell Gibbons days each Friday. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth and was a Scout leader for 35 years, taking hundreds of young men on wilderness adventures and nurturing a love and respect for the outdoors. For his distinguished service to Scouting, he was bestowed the Silver Beaver Award. He wrote for decades a weekly article for the Harbor Beach Times called "Talk for the Table" and he was a proud graduate of Michigan State College, having marched in the 1954 Rose Bowl parade. Hugh was a member of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, where he and Joleen developed deep friendships with fellow canoeists from around the country. He was also a master woodcarver who did thousands of basswood carvings never for personal or financial gain but for the pure joy of giving them away to relatives, friends and strangers. We are certain that many of the people reading this will feel a smile on their face because they have one or many of his carvings in their home.
Name: Gerald E. Dekker
Age: 81
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: June 17, 2017
Date of Birth: October 04, 1935
Date of Passing: June 10, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A Mass of Resurrection will be at 10:00am Saturday, June 17th at St. Roch/OLPH Catholic Church, Caseville, with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Interment will be in St. Roch Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements. Memorials in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his children Robert of Rochester Hills, Gerald (Kathryn) of Shelby Twp, and Debra (Ed) Wolfe of Caseville; grandchildren Jacquelyn, Robert II, Dianna, Gerald, Daniel, Timothy, Emily, Stephanie (Joshua) and Jason; sister Joyce Urban of Plymouth; and friend Valerie Trombly of Caseville. He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth, daughter Sandra and son Ronald.
Gerald E. Dekker, 81, of Caseville, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his home under hospice care. Jerry was born October 4, 1935 in LaSalle, Ontario to the late Benjamin and Bernadette (Chappus) Dekker. He graduated from Detroit’s MacKenzie High School in 1953. He married Beverly Rubikas on September 4, 1954 in Detroit; she preceded him in death December 31, 1993. He was the owner of D&S Die and Mold in Roseville until retiring in 1995. Having built a cottage on Saginaw Bay in 1965, he began splitting his time between his home in Caseville and winters in Naples, Florida after retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing, fishing, hunting and bowling. He was a member of Scenic, Caseville Eagles and St. Roch.
Name: Terry L. Prosowski
Age: 63
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: June 10, 2017
Funeral service held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. Christian Tabares of Our Lady Consolata Parish officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cass City Historical Society. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 11 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City
Terry is survived by her husband, Alan; children: Alan (Carrie) Prosowski of Auburn, Christine (fiancé Brian Zuzga) Prosowski of Unionville, Michael (Kristin Hedley) Prosowski of Elkton; grandchildren: Nathan Prosowski, Noah Prosowski, Kailey Becker, Mason Becker; brother-in-law: Milton Phillips of Cass City; mother-in-law, Anita Prosowski; sisters-in-law: Barbara Prosowski, Linda (Dennis) Regnerus; many nieces and nephews. Terry will also be missed by her special pet friend, her dachshund, Abby. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roger Griffith; sister, Brenda Phillips; sister-in-law, Lena Griffith; father-in-law, Edward Prosowski
Terry L. Prosowski, 63, of Cass City, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 in St. Mary's of Michigan, Saginaw following a brief and unexpected illness. She was born July 13, 1953 in Detroit to William Earl and Ruth Lucille (Scott) Griffith. She married Alan Edward Prosowski October 26, 1974 in St. Clair Shores. Terry graduated from South Lake High School, St. Clair Shores in 1972. She worked for Basset Engineering and then General Cable for fifteen years. Terry enjoyed her part time job as a crossing guard for Cass City Public Schools and also worked part time for Erla's Grocery Store in the bakery. She was a good cook, known for her homemade potato salad and perch dinners. She enjoyed playing solitaire, gardening, working crossword puzzles and watching TV, especially Deadliest Catch and Food Network. Terry loved attending her children and grandchildren's school and sporting events. Together Terry and Al made cider and donuts each fall.
Name: Doris Ann Bowers
Age: 80
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: June 07, 2017
Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Rob Howe officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. There will be rosary at 4 p.m. by the Daughters of Isabella and a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of the service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefunearlhome.com
Doris is survived by her son: Todd (Janice) Bowers of Owendale; her daughter: Nancy (Paul) Kipfmiller of Auburn; grandchildren: Bryce, Ethan and Logan Kipfmiller and Shelby, Jessica and Derek Bowers; her brother: Bernard Holdwick; sisters: Grace Burkhard, Margaret (Patrick) Jurgess and Millie (Lavern) Kaufman; brother in law, Lowell Messing and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Lucy Moore and Dolores Messing; brothers- in- law, Delbert Burkhard, Richard Bowers, Robert (Genevieve) Bowers and Roger Bowers; sister- in- law, Violet Holdwick; and two nephews.
Doris Ann Bowers, 80, of Bad Axe, passed away suddenly at her home on the morning of her 80th birthday, June 4, 2017. She was born in Ruth, Michigan on June 4, 1937 to the late Bernard and Cecilia (Whipping) Holdwick. Doris was united in marriage to Russell K. Bowers, the love of her life, on October 19, 1957 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2012. Doris very much so loved her Lord and worshiped Him by going to church very often, praying the rosary on a regular basis, and she always prayed for those in needs. Doris would watch the Catholic Mass on television more than anything else. She said it kept her going and maintained her strong faith in God. Over the years, Doris enjoyed walking, playing cards, Bingo, and especially spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church/St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe, Tops Club Inc., Grindstone - Port Hope Sportsman’s Club, the Red Hat Society and the Bad Axe Senior Center. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella and named Daughter of the month twice in recent years.
Name: Walter E. Pleiness
Age: 97
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: June 07, 2017
Funeral Services for Walter will be June 7, 2017 at 11 am, at St. John Lutheran Church, with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Military Honors will be given in honor of Walter by the AmVets Post 115 of Port Hope. Visitation for Walter will be on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. An AmVets White Clover Service will take place on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the funeral home, followed by a scripture service at 7 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his son Dennis (Lorna) Pleiness of Harbor Beach, Sandra Rosinski (Extra special friend Dale Talaski) of Saginaw, Donna Roggenbuck( Extra special friend Jim Blackstock) of Harbor Beach, Connie (Gerald) Tschirhart of Ubly, Grandchildren: Emily Pleiness, Jacob Pleiness, Chad (Kelli) Johnson, Cari (Jeff) Fritz, Ryan (Kim) Johnson, Eric (Lindsay) Roggenbuck, Craig Roggenbuck, Tasha Tschirhart, 10 great grandchildren, his sister Dorothy Roberts of Harbor Beach, sisters-in-law: Dora Collison of Port Hope, Ruth Clark, Elkton, Martha Klemp, Francis Klemp, numerous nieces and nephews and a special close friend Amy Reinke of Port Austin. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law Steven Roggenbuck, Grandchild Chelsea Pleiness, his brothers: Herman, Harold, August Pleiness, and his sisters: Bertha Lange and Minnie Hearit.
WALTER E. PLEINESS, age 97 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Christensen Care AFC, Marlette, after a short illness with pneumonia. He was born on January 8, 1920 at the Family farm in Port Hope, to the late Herman, Sr. and Hannah (Nickel) Pleiness. Walter was a lifetime farmer. He was united in marriage to Bernetta Klemp on August 12, 1950 in Port Hope. She preceded him in death on July 27, 1992. Walter was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, where he served as an elder and usher. Walter served in World War II, with the 792nd, Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, where he saw wartime action in England, France, and Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a lifetime member of AmVets Post 115 of Port Hope, where he participated with bingo games, and was a Flag Carrier in Parades until the age of 90. He was honored to place Memorial Day Flags on the cemetery graves. He was a member of the Port Hope Retirees, and enjoyed playing euchre, the Detroit Tigers, hunting, fishing, bowling and his farm. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Family would like to say a special thank you to Holly at Christensen Care AFC, for the wonderful care she gave their Dad in the last few weeks and his buddies Jerry and Bob at the care center for watching over him.
Name: Marie E. Eby
Age: 91
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: June 05, 2017
Date of Birth: November 14, 1925
Date of Passing: May 31, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, at the Elkton Missionary Church. Rev. Reggie Courliss, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 7 PM Sunday and at the church after 10 AM Monday. Memorial gifts may be directed to her church and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are three children, David (Kathy) Eby of Owensboro, KY, Jeanne (Rick) Chisena of AuGres and Becky (Doug) Shrake of Mooresville, IN; daughter-in-law, Iola Eby of Elkton; grandchildren, Chris (Wendy) Eby, Eric (Christine) Eby, Aaron (Nisha) Chisena, Nathan (Christy) Chisena, Amy (David) Cooney, Allen (Kelley) Eby, Nicholas (Stephanie) Shrake, Andrea (Eckler) Timon and Celia (Enoch) Jacobus Eby and 20 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her son Jerry; brother, John Daly and sisters, Alice Lindsey and Faye Timm.
Marie E Eby age 91, of Elkton passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 31, at Scheurer Long Term Care, Pigeon. She was born November 14, 1925, in Detroit to the late Fred and Gladys (Moore) Kirk. On July 20, 1946, she was united in marriage to Edwin “Ted” Eby at the Coranado Baptist Church in Detroit. They made their home at the south limits of Elkton, raising four children. Marie received her Bachelor’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and was employ by the Laker School System for 20 years retiring as an elementary teacher. Marie was very artistic and enjoyed painting, quilts gardening, fishing and singing in the choir at the Elkton Missionary Church where she was a very active member.
Name: Billy E. Bollinger
Age: 89
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: June 09, 2017
Date of Birth: November 08, 1927
Date of Passing: May 28, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial gathering (BIG PARTY) will be at 6:00pm Friday, June 9th at the Caseville Eagles Club, 7017 East Park Street, Caseville. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his granddaughter USAF Technical Sergeant Andy (Raven) Conwaly-Paul of Arizona; sister Betty (Leo) Clements of Illinois; brother Richard (Mary) Bollinger of Missouri; son-in-law Rusty Paul of Virginia; and sister-in-law Barbara Bollinger of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his wife Marty, daughter Alta Paul, son Mark, and companion Linda Yantiss.
Billy E. Bollinger, 89, of Caseville, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Billy was born in Bollinger County, Missouri on November 8, 1927 to the late Earl and Ethel Bollinger. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He married Martha Uelsmann on July 3, 1947 in Cape Giradeau, Missouri. She preceded him in death on February 5, 2003. Billy moved to the Detroit area in 1968 and worked for A.O. Smith as an engineer. In 1989 he moved from Royal Oak to Caseville. In retirement he was able to enjoy boating, animals and helping people however he was able. He was a proud member of the Caseville Fraternal Order of Eagles, where he served many years as Chaplain.
Name: Willet H. Schmidt
Age: 92
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: June 02, 2017
Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be 2 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church on Friday, June 2, 2017 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family and will be dispersed to local non-profits at the family’s discretion. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Pete is survived by his daughter, Belma J. (William) Gorang of Port Austin; his sons, Thomas H. and Stephen H. (Denise) Schmidt, both of Port Austin; grandchildren: Amy (Randy) Stille, Sarah Schmidt, Peter A. (Sara) Schmidt, Bradley S. Schmidt (Teresa Summers), Kyle J. (Devin) Schmidt, Mykael T. Schmidt, and Cameron M. (Jaclyn) Schmidt; six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter J. Schmidt and his sister, Erdene Kotenko.
Willet “Pete” H. Schmidt, 92, of Port Austin, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. He was born in Bad Axe on April 12, 1925 to the late Harry and Stella (Pfaff) Schmidt. On June 14, 1946, he married Jean M. Finan. She preceded him in death on June 18, 2008. Pete graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1943, attended Alma College, and served in the U.S. Army from 1943 – 1946. He was a member of the Frank Horetski Post 499 and VFW Post 116, the Lions Club, Bird Creek Golf Club and Verona Hills Golf Club. He was postmaster in Port Austin before taking a position at Port Austin State Bank, where he was employed for 50 years. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Board. He was an outstanding athlete in high school, leading Bad Axe High School in football, basketball, and baseball. He was one of the first in the area to shoot a one-handed shot in basketball. As an older player in the Huron County Baseball League, he was approached by Detroit Tiger scouts. He continued to be an avid golfer, still playing at age 91. He was given an award by the MHSAA for over 20 years of officiating high school athletics, and he coached youth basketball and baseball for many years. Pete also enjoyed woodworking in his spare time in his shop-garage where he had a substantial inventory of wood crafts.
Name: Donald J. Terbrack
Age: 77
Hometown: Sherman Township
Funeral Date: May 31, 2017
Date of Birth: September 02, 1939
Date of Passing: May 27, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 31 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth. Rev. Donald Eppenbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth on Wednesday from 9:00 am until the Mass at 11:00 am. Care has been entrusted to the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Donald’s family.
Don in survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Kenneth Terbrack and his spouse, Anthony Amaya of San Diego, Dorothy Messing and her spouse Chris of Minden City, Ann Terbrack of Emmett and her fiancé, Dale DeFabio of Goodells, Bill Terbrack and his wife, Kay (Siemen) of Ruth; 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; sisters, Alice Sadro and Rosalia Holdwick, both of Bad Axe; brother, John Terbrack of Southgate; sisters-in-law, Delores (Gentner Terbrack) Roggenbuck and her spouse Harry of Harbor Beach; brothers-in-law, Billie Johnson of Detroit, Jerome Block of Ruth; mother-in-law Dorothy (Spencer) Koss of Harbor Beach; Bonnie (Koss) Muhlitner and her spouse Robert of Vassar, Robert Koss of Fort Gratiot, .Judith Geiger (Charles) of Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law Arthur Koss, daughter, Lois Terbrack Dekoski, son, Edward Terbrack; siblings, Herbert Terbrack (Janette Frank), Evelyn (Arthur) Learman, Jeanette (Frank) Seidl, Marvin Terbrack (Jean Reid), Herman Terbrack, Rita (Arthur) Glaza, Marius Terbrack, Beatrice (Norman) Glaza, Matilda Johnson, Gerald Terbrack, Clarence Terbrack, Adelaide Block, Donna (Stimpfel) Terbrack, Kenneth Sadro, Richard Holdwick and good friend Thomas Schumacher.
Mr. Donald J. Terbrack, 77, a lifelong resident of Sherman Township, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at McLaren Port Huron Hospital. He was born September 2, 1939 at home in Sherman Township to the late John and Cecelia (Booms) Terbrack. He was united in marriage with Nancy Koss on April 27, 1963. Don was a lifelong parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth. He and Nancy lived and worked a dairy farm near Ruth for many years, Don also worked for Michigan Peat Company, Stout Construction and Ruth Farmers Elevator. He loved farming, construction, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He cherished spending time with his family and friends.
Name: LaVerne C. Hanselman
Age: 90
Hometown: Ruth
Funeral Date: May 30, 2017
Date of Birth: October 26, 1926
Date of Passing: May 25, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 30 at Holy Apostles Parish, Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Ruth. Rev. Donald Eppenbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Monday from 2:00-8:00 pm and Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Church only. There will be a Firemans Service at 6 pm, a Knights of Columbus rosary Monday evening at 6:30 pm and parish vigil service at 7:00 pm. All those services will be at the funeral home. Those wishing to remember LaVerne in a special way may make donations to Holy Apostles Parish or to hospice care. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for LaVerne’s family.
LaVerne is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Regina “Jeanie” (Clor) Hanselman; four children, Marjorie Cook (Myron), Duane Hanselmen (Deb), Barbara Malcolm (Tom) and Ren Hanselman, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin and Earl. LaVerne was the love of Jean’s life and he will be greatly missed by all of his family.
LaVerne C. Hanselman, age 90, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home in Ruth. He was born on October 16, 1926 on a farm in Delaware Township, Palms, Michigan to the late Armean and Louise (Isler) Hanselman. He sailed on Great Lakes cargo ships for two years before being drafted into the U. S. Army, March 1945. His basic training was at Camp Gordon, Georgia. He was deployed via ship to Nagasaki Japan as part of the U. S. post war occupation forces where he was part of the Heavy Auto Maintenance Company #3607. While stationed there, Laverne traveled with other soldiers to the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb sites to view the destruction firsthand. After his discharge from the army at age 20, he went to Detroit and completed a six-week course with Ford Motor Company in auto maintenance. After completing the course, he returned to the Thumb and worked for a car dealership. On July 1, 1948 he started work at Ruth Farmers Elevator, Machinery Division, where he retired from at age 65, after 43 years of dedicated service. On November 8, 1952 LaVerne and Regina (Jean) were married at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church in Forestville. They built a house in Ruth in 1955, where they have lived ever since. LaVerne was actively involved in his church and community. He joined the Sherman Township Fire Department in 1955, served as Fire Chief for 16 years, and retired after 48 years of service. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Church (now Holy Apostles Parish) in Ruth. As a member of the church, he was an usher for 34 years, served as a lay minister, and was active with the Ruth Knights of Columbus. In his community, he was involved with V.F.W. Post #5740, Huron County Council of Aging, and Triad Organization of Huron County. LaVerne and Jean enjoyed dancing. In 1960 they joined the Country Western Square Dance Club where they remained active members for over 50 years. They also enjoyed Senior Dance Club dances in Bad Axe and Sandusky. LaVerne and Jean were avid campers with their children and later on they camped for many weekend square dances throughout the State. They enjoyed playing cards, both formally in card groups and informally with family and friends. Laverne's wife and children will always remember him for his story telling, steady calmness, and general good cheer. He was always willing to help others as evidenced, for example, by the many times farmers stopped by the house after hours asking him to get them needed farm equipment parts from the Elevator.
Name: Virginia Lucille Moody
Age: 91
Hometown: Fenton, MI
Funeral Date: May 31, 2017
Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Michigan. Visitation will be held 12 PM until the time of service Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
She leaves behind: her son, Ronald Craig (Aletha) Moody; granddaughters, Lisa Moody (Sven) Oltmanns, Andrea Rae (Jason) Hall, Aletha Marie (Isaac) Rodriguez; grandson, Aaron Thomas (Madison) Moody; great-grandchildren, Anthony William Hall, Cole Davis Hall, Rachel Madison Hall, and Juliet Rose Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Clayton and Margaret; husband, Evert; and beloved brother, Junior, aged 21.
MOODY, Virginia Lucille - Age 91, of Fenton, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2017. Virginia was born March 25, 1926 in Bucyrus, Ohio, the daughter of Clayton Edward and Margaret Anna (Schindler) Hauck. She graduated from high school in Willard, Ohio. Virginia worked as a secretary before marrying World War II veteran Evert Leroy Moody in Detroit, Michigan on September 7, 1946. They were married 47 years, until Evert passed away. They raised one son, Ronald Craig Moody, currently residing in Mayville, Michigan. Virginia loved studying her Bible, spoiling her pets, and homemaking. She was a two-time breast cancer survivor. Virginia spent the last years of her life in Fenton, Michigan, where she met many caring people. She previously resided in southeast Michigan; Dewey, Arizona; and Mayville, Michigan. Virginia made many close friends throughout her lifetime. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Name: Shirley Youngblood
Age: 80
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: May 24, 2017
Funeral mass for Shirley Youngblood will be Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin. Visitation will be at the Knoblock Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00-8:00 pm and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral Mass at 11:00 Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery. There will be a rosary by the Holy Rosary Sodality on Tuesday at 4:00 in the funeral Home.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Dan and her children: Kathy Youngblood of Bloomfield Hills, Raymond Youngblood of Fairgrove, Ronald (Christine) Youngblood of West Palm Gardens, FL., and one grandson, Paul Youngblood. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters: Edward Schaffstein, Delores Nagel, Elaine (William) Francis, Rita (Michael) Salembier, Margaret (John) Franze , her brother-in-law Tom Glowczewski and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Alvin, Gerald and William, as well as one sister, June Weier, and her sister-in-law Janet Glowczewski and brother-in-law Richard Youngblood.
Shirley Youngblood, 80, of Port Austin, died May 21, 2017 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on August 23, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret Traynor, Schaffstein. She and Daniel Youngblood were married on May 4, 1963 at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Park. They moved from Detroit to Port Austin in 1994. Shirley was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin and the Ladies Holy Rosary Sodality. She was also a member of the American Legion Frank Horetski Post 499 Auxillary and the U & I Club. She enjoyed working at church functions, bingo and playing cards.
Name: Timothy J. Koglin
Age: 60
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: May 26, 2017
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. He will be buried by his mother at Lakeview Cemetery in Port Hope. Per Timothy’s wishes, there will be no service. Information supplied by the MacAlpine Funeral Home. Timothy’s family would like to thank the loving and caring staff at Birchview AFC Home in Pigeon for taking care of Tim over the years. He really enjoyed it there. Memorials may be offered to Birchview Ranch in Pigeon. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Tim is survived by his sister, Rosemarie Miller of Port Hope; his niece Kelly Friday and her husband, Lloyd and his nephew Robert Koglin and his special friend, Patty. He was preceded in death by his brother, August Koglin and his brother-in-law, Darwin Miller.
Timothy J. Koglin, 60, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2017 at Birchview Ranch in Pigeon under Compassus Hospice care. Tim was born on March 21, 1957 in Harbor Beach to the late Albert and Marion (Newman) Koglin. Timothy worked at Thumb Industries for over 20 years. He enjoyed bowling, painting, coloring, drawing, going to the movie theater, shopping, eating out, and watching boats in Caseville and Sebewaing. Tim also participated in the Special Olympics. His favorite meal was hamburger, fries and root beer.
Name: Gerald Wayne Zimmer
Age: 79
Hometown: Pinnebog, MI
Funeral Date: August 12, 2017
A celebration of his life will take place at the Zimmer family home in Caseville on Saturday, August 12th at 2:00pm. Messages of condolence may be emailed to sillyhippy1975@gmail.com or at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com Donations in his memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 917 N Arcadia Ave, Arcadia, Florida 34266
He is survived by his sons John of Florida, Jeff (Tianna) of Clio and Joe of Ohio; grandsons Jacob and Cody; and the mother of his sons Janice (John) Nofziger of Alaska.
Gerald Wayne Zimmer, 79, of Pinnebog, died May 19, 2017 in Arcadia, Florida. Jerry was born June 15, 1937 to the late Vern and Florence (Whitney) Zimmer in Huron County. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1955. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from GM in Flint, Plant #12. He enjoyed traveling, boating, Harley Davidsons and cars. He loved the Cheeseburger in Caseville festival and his pet ferrets.
Name: Elaine DeGrandt
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: May 22, 2017
Services will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 1 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Burton Kincaid. Burial in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Monday from 10 am until the service time at 1 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Elaine is survived by: 2 Sons-Henry (Diane) DeGrandt of Watertown, Wisconsin and Randy (Marlene) DeGrandt of Curtis, Michigan. Daughter-Sandy (Max) Apley of Bad Axe. Daughter-in-law-Justine DeGrandt of Bad Axe. 3 Stepchildren- Steve (Carrie) Shaltonis of Bad Axe, Patricia (Paul) Prince of Bad Axe and Judy (Pat) Mattice of Bad Axe. Grandchildren-Suzanne, Henry Joseph III, Thomas, Shannon, Kristen, Michael II, Melissa, Jessica, Cynthia, Rebecca, Jennifer, Cortney, Nicole, Crystal and Jason. Many great-grandchildren. Elaine was preceded in death by 3 sons- Michael DeGrandt and infant sons, Timothy DeGrandt and Thomas Degrandt. Daughter-in-law-Barbara DeGrandt. Step-daughter-Janet Hutchison. 5 Brothers-Sydney, Harry, Ronald, Richard and Jerry Marks. 4 Sisters- Delores Chamberlain, Dorothy Daum, Shirley Shaltonis and Carol Billot.
Elaine DeGrandt, age 89, of Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Elaine was born on April 30, 1928 in Bay City, daughter of the late Ellis and Nellie (Coppinger) Marks. She married Henry DeGrandt on August 23, 1946 in Bay City. He preceded her in death on July 28, 1974. Elaine and Henry purchased the family farm from Henry’s parents. They farmed it together and raised their children there. She resided there until the time of her death. The centennial farm has been in the DeGrandt family since 1916. Elaine enjoyed the outdoors, deer hunting with her sons, teaching Sunday school in her younger years, dancing and bowling. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Huron Medical Care Facility for 13 years and then enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels for many years. Elaine had a love for animals, especially her current pet Delilah, a miniature poodle. Most of all, Elaine loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Name: Jacob L. Moolhuizen
Age: 34
Hometown: Auburn Hills, MI formerly of Pt Austin
Funeral Date: May 20, 2017
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde on Saturday May 20, 2017 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Surviving are his mother, Rose (James Dondineau) Krieg of Filion; his brother, Josh Moolhuizen of Corbin, KY; sisters, Melissa (David) Bilicki of Auburn Hills and Jennifer Moolhuizen of Filion; grandparents, Wayne and Alice Hazzard of Caseville and his aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews..
Jacob L. Moolhuizen age 34, of Auburn Hills, formerly of Port Austin, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, May 14, at his home.. He was born September 6, 1983, in Pontiac and moved to Huron County in his youth with his family. He was a graduate of North Huron High School, class of 2002. After high school, he moved to the metro area near Detroit where he worked construction, mostly heavy equipment. Work was his hobby, putting in 70 hour work weeks. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 324.
Name: Robert Allen Englehart Sr.
Age: 83
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: May 18, 2017
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services at this time. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Survived by: wife-Elaine Englehart of Bad Axe. 3 sons-Robert Englehart Jr. of Midland. Thomas Englehart of Grosse Ile. Timothy Englehart of Charlotte. 2 daughters-Deborah Gunsell of Tennesee. Cindy Cook of West Branch. 4 grandchildren-Adam (Jennifer) Englehart of Charlotte. Ryan Englehart of Charlotte. Jacob Cook of West Branch. Megan Englehart of Lansing. Predeceased by: 3 brothers-Dennis, Charles, and Ed Englehart. 3 sisters: Cassie Ritter. Ilene Muentner. Marie LaBelle.
Robert Allen Englehart Sr., age 83, of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. He was born on September 18, 1933 in Elkton, son of the late Anthony and Anna (Walding) Englehart. He married Elaine Deming on August 1, 1970 in Bad Axe. Robert enjoyed western movies, fishing, horses, and motorcycle riding. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Name: Doris M. Gilbert
Age: 83
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: May 19, 2017
Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Friday, May 19th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00am Friday until the service time. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her children Catherine Chavez of Warren, Marie Glenday of Fair Haven and Joseph (Ann) Ayotte of Virginia; step-children Cindy Martin, Deanna Stafford, Carey Gilbert, Lois Gray and Rosemary Bowers; and many grandchildren and great-children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons Henry and David and brothers Harold, Bill and John.
Doris M. Gilbert, 83, of Caseville, died Friday, May 12, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Doris was born May 17, 1933 in Bad Axe to the late Clayton and Sarah (McDonald) Whear. She graduated in 1951 from Bad Axe High School. She married Edward Gilbert on June 19, 1970 in Bad Axe; he preceded her in death on June 29, 2007. Doris retired from EDS at the GM Tech Center. Having lived in Detroit and Romeo, she moved to Sand Point after retiring. She was a member of the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary, Knight of Columbus Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary.
Name: Muriel Patricia "Pat" Newbery
Age: 95
Hometown: Pigeon, MI formerly of Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: May 11, 2017
Date of Birth: February 13, 1922
Date of Passing: May 08, 2017
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Pigeon First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cindy Gibbs, pastor, officiating. Cremation will follow. The family will greet visitors at the church on Thursday beginning at 11:00 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made to Pigeon First United Methodist Church or Country Bay Village. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com
Surviving are her daughter, Janet and her husband Richard Bryja; daughter-in-law Carol Newbery; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son in 2010; four sisters; a step brother; and a step sister.
Muriel Patricia "Pat" Newbery, age 95 of Pigeon (formerly of Caseville), died early Monday morning, May 8, 2017 at Courtney Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bad Axe. Born in Port Credit, Ontario on February 13, 1922, she was the daughter of William Patrick and Winifred (Tracey) Conroy, and graduated in 1938 from Busch High School, Centerline. On July 26, 1940 she was united in marriage to Robert V. Newbery at the Centerline Presbyterian Church. Pat and Bob had two children, Herbert Donald and Janet Ann, and made their home in Hazel Park for 35 years. Bob preceded her in death on July 31, 1999. Pat worked part time for the Hazel Park Board of Education; then at the City of Hazel Park as an accountant from 1957 until her retirement in 1975, when they made Caseville their permanent home. She was a life member of the Caseville Library Club. She was a member of Caseville United Methodist Church for 25 years and was church treasurer for 12 years. As a member of Pigeon First United Methodist Church, Pat was an active member of the United Methodist Women. She also loved to bowl, sometimes in three leagues. She was an avid knitter, crocheter, and Detroit Tiger fan.
Name: Darwin "Dodie" Miller
Age: 64
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: May 13, 2017
Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Pastor Dave Wandrie will officiate with burial to follow in Lake View Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ramsey Funeral Home where the family will be present on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Harbor Beach Gun Club. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Snow Funeral Home of Saginaw, Michigan.
Surviving besides his wife Rose are one son, Jeff and Janet Miller, Bad Axe; a grandson, Matthew Reinke and his fiancée Nicole Carey, Mt. Pleasant; his siblings, Eugene and Lola Miller, Romeo; Eunice Plester, Harbor Beach; Charles (Terry) and Patsy Miller, Port Hope; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Dodie was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Miller, his uncle, Edwin Hartz and a brother-in-law, Harold Plester.
Miller, Darwin “ Dodie” Port Hope, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Dodie was born on September 11, 1952 in Harbor Beach, Michigan. He married Rosemarie Koglin, his loving wife of 46 years, on September 12, 1970. Dodie worked at Active Industries/Tower Automotive for 23 years and then for Stone Transport for 8 years. He was a lifelong farmer and worked also for his neighbor, Tom Smaglinski. Dodie enjoyed life, going on casino trips, fishing, hunting, shooting trap and skeet, riding motorcycles, cutting wood and grass, farming. Dodie was always the first to offer a helping hand to friends and neighbors whenever they needed help. He was a member of the Grindstone/Port Hope Sportsman Club for 40 years, the Upper Thumb Traveling Trap League for more than 30 years and also a member of the Harbor Beach Gun Club for 10 years.
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