Richard Armstrong

Funeral Information

Cremation has been taken place and a celebration of life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe. Reverend Kenneth Lueke officiating. To sign online guestbook visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com.

Family of the Deceased

Richard is survived by his wife Oma-Kay of nearly 55 years, daughter Michele (Jim) Morell, and son Troy Armstrong (special friend Dee Dee). Also surviving are three grandchildren, Matthew (special friend Ashley) Newbegin, Allison (special friend Harry) Newbegin, and Skye Armstrong; one sister Beverly (Don) Hazard; sisters in law Sharron Hartwick and Catherine (Robert) Williams, and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Tonya Armstrong, brothers in law, Jack Hartwick, and Jack VanAllen.

Biography

Richard L. Armstrong, age 80, of Bad Axe and formally Manistee and Rockport, TX, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at home surrounded by family. Richard was born on February 20, 1939, in Cass City, to the late Norman and Julia (Crocker) Armstrong. He married Oma-Kay Hartwick on June 6, 1964. Richard graduated from Elkton high school in 1957 then went on to serve the U.S Navy for 4 years before starting his career at GM as a machinist. He worked for Buick in Flint as a skilled tradesman for 32 years before retiring. He spent his retirement years in Manistee, MI during the warmer seasons and then traveled south to Rock Port, TX during the colder months. Together he and his wife also spent their retirement years traveling across the country visiting 46 of the 50 states. His favorite things to do was to go salmon fishing on his boat, RodDancer, on Lake Michigan, having happy hour with his buddies, attending NASCAR events, and spending time playing card games with his children and grandchildren.

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Patricia Kretchman

Funeral Information

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe, with Fr. Rob Howe officiating. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church in Bad Axe on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to be used at the family’s discretion. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Patricia is survived by her husband Earl, her son Kevin (Doreen) Rice of Filion, and her daughters: Kim (Dennis) Dobson of Kinde and Lori (Dan) Nickens of Kingston. Her grandchildren: Kayla (Jason) Pionk , Rhonda (Jason) Cook, Jessica (Brandon) Rice-Fanion, Kevin W.T. (Amanda) Rice, Daniel (Brooke) Dobson, Heather (Anthony) London, Ryan Smith, Daniel Nickens II, and Madison Nickens; and 10 great grandchildren: Sam Pionk, Claire Pionk, Bruce Cook, Grayson Cook, Brady Rice, Raelynn Fanion, Amelia Rice, Jack London, Raeleigh Dobson, and Brody Smith. She is also survived by her brothers: Junior Andreski, Richard (Janet) Andreski, Jim (Carol) Andreski; sisters: Rose Malik, Joann Magda, Veronica (Art) Jaroma and Sharon Andreski (Jerry McDaniel); brothers-in- law: Gerald (Loraine) Rice, Arnold Rice, Donald (Denise) Rice, Ricky (Kim) Rice, and Jerry Kretchman, sisters- in- law: Marge Szymanski and Pat Drews; and her very special Friend Joan Ender, whom she loved to spend time with. She was preceded in death by her first husband Walter Rice; her in-laws: Val & Bernice Rice, and Alfred & Emma Kretchman; her sister-in-law, Lorraine Andreski; and her brothers-in-law: Edward Magda, Norman Kretchman, Don Drews, Randy Rice and George Szymanski.

Biography

Patricia Ann Kretchman, 77, of Kinde, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 27th 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Joseph and Josephine Andreski of Kinde. Patricia is one of 8 children. She married Walter Rice on July 20, 1963, and was married for 15 years until he passed away on March 2, 1978. She married Earl Kretchman on October 21, 1989. Patricia retired from Dow Agro Science in Harbor Beach as a Lab technician. She and Earl loved to go traveling and camping often. She enjoyed her flower garden, and watching and feeding the birds. Patricia is known for her beautiful cross stitching and making baby quilts for her grandchildren and great grand- children, whom she enjoyed spending time with. She was a member of the Ladies Sodality and the Sr. Citizens group in Kinde.

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David Hockin

Funeral Information

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 1-4 PM at the Eagles Club, 7017 East Park Street, Caseville Michigan. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Memorial Contributions to the Wishes of the Family. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Chris; sons, Michael, Daniel (Heather) and Bryan (Emily); 4 grandchildren, Mykenzi, Josh, Carson, and Eliza; a brother, Gary (Barbra) Hockin; mother-in-law, Joan Heron; sister-in-law, Connie Champagne; brother-in-law, David Heron; and several nieces and nephews.

Biography

David Lee Hockin, of Caseville, formerly of Cheboygan, MI. age 65, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region surrounded by his family. He was born August 29, 1953 in Traverse City MI to the late Donavon and Willadean Hockin. He was a 1971 graduate of Cheboygan High School. He worked as a truck driver, owner operator for most of his life, also working for Buchholz Transport for several years prior to his retirement in 2017. Although he enjoyed hunting and spending time at the local coffee shop with friends, he loved spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren. His passion was the pickups that he rebuilt to go FAST.

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Josue Montesinos

Funeral Information

Services be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial, with military honors will be in Colfax Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11 am until the service time at 1:00 pm If you wish to offer your condolences to Josue’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Josue is survived by his children who were his pride and joy - Brandon, Isabella and Hannah Montesinos, his “adopted” family, his military family who always had his “six”, special friends and his beloved dog, Bella. Josue was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica and his father, Leon Johnson. His family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Covenant Hospital and Gift of Life, who went above and beyond to provide him the best care and overwhelming support to his young family.

Biography

Josue Montesinos, age 37, of Bad Axe, went to heaven on March 23, 2019. Josue was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on January 30, 1982. He graduated high school in Glassboro, New Jersey and joined the Army in 2005, serving honorably until 2012. While in the Army, Josue was a combat engineer and a decorated combat veteran who served his country in Iraq. He had a passion for helping children and was completing his Master’s Degree from American Military University. Above all else, Josue was a loving and devoted father to his children.

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Beatrice Rutkowski

Funeral Information

In lieu of flowers, offerings are requested to go to Parkinson's Foundation or the Family Fund. Information provided by the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home of Westland, MI.

Family of the Deceased

Beatrice is survived by two sons, John (Joann) Ubly and Mark in Phoenix, AZ. She had three daughters, Mary Dillenbeck-Bondie of Carleton, Joy Rutkowski of Fowlerville and Julie (Randy) Byler of Westland. Beatrice was the loving Grandmother of 14 Grandchildren and proud Great Grandmother of 21 Great Grandchildren. She was the dear sister of Gertrude (Chester) Fudala of Troy. She was preceeded in death by her son Lee Charles, Grandson, John Paul Rutkowski, son-in-law Robert Bondie, and 4 brothers, Lawrence, Earl, Jerry, and Marvin Longuski, and brother-in-law- Jim Pawlowski.

Biography

Beatrice Rutkowski, a resident of Westland (formerly of Detroit and Ubly) Michigan, passed from this life on March 23, 2019 at the age of 88. Bea was born November 6, 1930 in Ubly, daughter to the late Leo and Victoria (Warchock) Longuski. Bea married Marshall Rutkowski on June 16, 1951; He preceded her in death on August 17, 2001. She was a member of Good Shepard Church in Ubly, and was also a member of St. Eugene Alumni and the Altar Society, and Our Lady of the Snow's Guild and Sunday School helper. She retired from McDonald's in 1989 and the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper in 2003. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, watching Jeopardy, and traveling to Arizona.

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Alan Cole

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Cremation has taken place. Al's life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service at 10 AM, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, 413 S. First Street, Harbor Beach, MI. Burial of cremated remains will follow at Rock Falls Cemetery.​ To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com

Family of the Deceased

Alan is survived by his wife of 27 years,​ Beth​ (O'Neil)​ Cole; his two daughters, Crystal​ Cole​ of Howell, MI. and Casey​ Cole​ of Ann Arbor, MI; two sisters, Roxanna (Cole) Corum of Pontiac, MI and Loretta (Cole) Olson of Warren, MI; aunt, Patricia Stalker of Pahrump, NV; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Sharon O'Neil of Port Huron, MI, Gerald and Joan (Scholtz) O'Neil of New Hampshire, Gene and Kathy (O'Neil) Hickey of Clio, MI, Robin and Susan (Lupp) O'Neil of Frankenmuth, MI, Tim and Toni (Minda) O'Neil of Port Hope, MI., Ken and Mary (Winters) O'Neil, Pat and Susan (Ginther) O'Neil, Michael and Peggy (Uicker) O'Neil, Dennis and Nancy (Kammerzell) O'Neil, and Thomas O'Neil, all of Harbor Beach, MI; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law Morris and Violet (Schroeder) O'Neil, and grandparents, Irene Phelps, Edward​ Cole, Margaretta (Scheall) Stalker, and Charles Stalker.​

Biography

Alan Vincent​ Cole, age 64, died March 21, 2019 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1954, in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Vincent and Arloa (Stalker)​ Cole. Alan graduated from Troy High School in 1972 and the University of Michigan in 1976, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Education. In 1989 Al and Beth​ became Domino's Pizza franchise owners in Saginaw, MI. After 10 years, they sold the business and moved to Harbor Beach, MI. In 1999 Alan opened "Cole's Computers", later "Huron Computers" in Bad Axe, MI, retiring in 2014 due to health reasons. He was a member of Holy Name of Mary Parish in Harbor Beach, MI, where he enjoyed serving as a lector for Sunday Mass. Alan and​ Beth​ were married at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, on April 20, 1991. His greatest joy was in watching his two daughters, Crystal and Casey​ Cole, grow up. He was extremely proud to see them both attend his alma mater, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He loved his Michigan Wolverines and watched all the football and basketball games he could. Al loved all animals, but especially his faithful dogs.​

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Wendell Ramseyer

Funeral Information

Burial with military honors will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at New River Cemetery in Port Austin, Michigan. MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe handled the arrangements. www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Biography

Wendell Flint Ramseyer, 98, passed away in California on March 21, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1920 to the late Allen and Hazel (Flint) Ramseyer.

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Rose Peruski

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11 am at St. Isadore Parish-St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Parisville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call for visitation at the church on Saturday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her brother, Arthur Peruski of Minden City and her sister Margaret Peruski of Minden City, as well as several cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Peruski and sister Joann Peruski.

Biography

Rose Mary Peruski, age 73, of Paris Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Rose Mary was born in Bad Axe on March 4, 1946, daughter of the late Sylvester and Frances (Balcer) Peruski. Rose Mary enjoyed gardening, traveling with her sister, and visiting with family and friends.

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Paul Prince

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Services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Cody Rhode. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 2 – 8 pm or Saturday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Paul is survived by his three daughters, Sara (Frank) Drysdale of Texas, Tracy Eisinger Attard of Bad Axe, and daughter-in-law, Lisa Prince of Tennessee. One brother - Robert Prince of Brownstown, MI. Two sisters - Bonnie Hinten of Trenton, MI and Shirley Adams of Brownstown, MI. Four grandchildren – Amadeo, Elijah, Sara and Jacob. Two brothers-in-law – Dave (Deborah) Hutchinson of Caro, Stephen (Carrie) Shaltonis of Bad Axe. Sister-in-law – Judy (Patrick) Mattice of Bad Axe. Many special cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Paul was preceded in death by: Sons - Thomas Prince and Dennis Eisinger. Sister-in-law, Janet Hutchinson. His beloved chocolate lab, Bucky.

Biography

Paul W. Prince, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Courtney Manor Nursing Facility in his hometown of Bad Axe. Paul was born on May 30, 1944 in Trenton, MI, son of the late Floyd and Hazel (Connolly) Prince. He married Patricia Shaltonis on August 21, 1983. She preceded him in death on August 10, 2018. Paul served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseshoes, making pizza for Super Bowl parties, listening to music of all genres and spending time with family and friends and was always willing to help.

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Clarence Eckenswiller

Funeral Information

A Memorial Mass will be held this summer at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle, MI. Interment of his remains will follow Mass in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, Ubly, MI. Condolences may be left on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

Family of the Deceased

Clarence is survived by his daughter Diane Lee, three grandchildren Julianna Lee, Maleah Lee, Reneea Lee, two brothers and sisters-in-law John (Marilyn) Ecken of Caro, MI, Gerald (Betty) Eckeswiller of Troy, MI, Three sisters and brothers-in-law Rita (Fred) Lawrence of Green Valley, AZ, Mary (Harold) Spaetzel of Bad Axe, MI, Clara (Wallace) Brown of Cass City, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brothers J.D., Lewis, Leo, Russell Eckenswiller, and sisters Hazel, Evelyn, Neva, Florence.

Biography

Clarence James Eckenswiller, age 93 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his residence in Celina. He was born on Feb. 15, 1926 in Argyle, Michigan to the late William and Lucy Eckeswiller. On Aug. 28, 1960 he married Arla Nelson, who died Feb. 17, 2005. Clarence is survived by his daughter Diane Lee, three grandchildren Julianna Lee, Maleah Lee, Reneea Lee, two brothers and sisters-in-law John (Marilyn) Ecken of Caro, MI, Gerald (Betty) Eckeswiller of Troy, MI, Three sisters and brothers-in-law Rita (Fred) Lawrence of Green Valley, AZ, Mary (Harold) Spaetzel of Bad Axe, MI, Clara (Wallace) Brown of Cass City, MI. After High School Clarence served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, he was stationed in Japan from 1950 until 1952. He Owned and operated the Eckenswiller Gas Station in Argyle, Michigan until he retired in 1991.

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Kim Campbell

Funeral Information

Service will be April 13, 2019 @ 10:00 A.M. at Impact Church 1265 South Main St. Greenville, Mississippi. Service Date: April 13, 2019 & April 20 in Bad Axe, MI Place of Service: Impact Church 10 AM 1265 S. Main St. Greenville, Mississippi on April 13 and Victory in Christ Community Church 11AM 716 E. Huron Ave. Bad Axe, MI 48413

Family of the Deceased

Kim is survived by his sons, Josh Campbell and wife Danielle of Greenville, MS; Randy Armstead and his wife Kealee, of Snow Lake, AR; daughters, Autumn Shong of Shelby, NC; Fawn Campbell of Greenville, MI and Lisa Sambueso and husband, Jason of Madera, CA; siblings, Curtis Campbell of Kinde, MI, Jeffery Campbell of Bad Axe, MI, Julie Roberts and husband David of Kinde, MI, Scott Campbell and wife, Cindy of Kinde, MI, Lisa Dorsch and husband Larry of Bad Axe, MI, Devin Campbell and wife Vicki of North Branch, MI, and Deana Campbell and husband Larry Warnack of Allenton, MI; grandchildren, Matrix Shong, Phenique Hilliker, Suraya Hilliker, John Hilliker, Isaiah Hilliker, Katelyn Sambueso, Jaida Sambueso, and Reed Armstead; and many nieces and nephews.

Biography

Kim B. Campbell, 65, of Rosedale, MS, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 13, 2019, at Montgomery Island Hunting Club. He was born November 5th, 1953, in Michigan, the son of the late Arnold "Wayne" and Majorie Ann ( Seley) Campbell. Kim was a "Jack of all Trades." He was a trapper, the caretaker of Mozart Hunting Club in Snow Lake, AR for about 16 years, a truck driver, a commercial fisherman, and recently the caretaker of Montgomery Island Hunting Club. Kim's passion in life was fishing. He had a love and respect for the Mississippi River. He could spend every minute of every day on that river. He also loved hunting, joking around, and aggravating everyone around him. Kim never met a stranger and could make friends with just about anyone. He was a loving man and a great father. He had a knack of making everyone around him feel special. Kim was a wonderful man that left an impact on everyone that he came in contact with.

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Eldina Heck

Funeral Information

Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, March 18th at Owendale Community of Christ Church with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Noon to 6pm Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Owendale Community of Christ Church. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by children Roger (Maria) Heck of Dallas, Texas, Judy (Max) Miller of Union City, and Ricky (Karen) Heck of Elkton; son-in-law Donald Hausbeck of Reese; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; and sister-in-law Arlene Anderson. She was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Hausbeck in 2012; sons-in-law William Terrill and William Garrick; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Biography

Eldina June Heck, 94, of Elkton died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Willow Tree Haven in Gagetown. Eldina was born October 21, 1924 in Grant Twp to the late Lester and Blanche (Schaar) Anderson. She married Harold Heck November 7, 1942 in Elkton; he preceded her in death April 13, 2006. She retired from General Cable in Cass City and worked on the family farm. She was a member of the SOAR Retirement Group in Cass City. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her family.

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Dorothy Roe

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Funeral services for Dorothy Roe will be 11:00am Wednesday, March 20th at the Community of Christ Church in Bay Port, MI with Elder Kathy Swartzendruber officiating. Burial will follow at the New Bay Port Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon and one hour prior to services Wednesday in church. Memorials may be made to: Community of Christ Church Memorial Fund, Bay Port, Michigan & Pigeon District Library Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by three children: William Charles Roe (Vicki Howard) of Asheville, North Carolina; Debra Lynn Rathbun of Mission, Texas; and David Allen (Nancy) Roe of Caro, MI. Eight grandchildren: Jennifer Roe, Benjamin Kohl Roe, Chelsea Ann Roe, Tracy Lee (David) Schulz, Brandy June (Bill) Hoch, Dayna Marie Roe, Alexis Nicole (Kyle) Cook and Erica Michelle Roe; Step-grandchildren : Ashley Brook Coates, Benjamin Michael McFarland, Lucas Dean (Noelle) McFarland and Hannah Jean McFarland. Five great-grandchildren Hadley Roe Hoch, Edyn Rose Hoch, Baley Leigh McFarland, Jaxson Robert McFarland and Raven Christine McFarland. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill on June 1, 2013, to whom she had been married 62 years; her brothers Roland Kohl, Floyd Kohl, Bob Kohl, Kenneth Kohl, Henry (Heine) Kohl and Walt Kohl; her sisters Goldie Haag, Vera Deering, Stella Arthur, Helen Warner, Florence Haag and son-in-law Spencer Rathbun. Her family would especially like to thank those neighbors and friends for assisting with taking such great care of Dorothy. The selfless love you all provided her is a true testament to a wonderful community and exceptional friendship and dedication. Your commitment to her allowed her to live out her dream of remaining in her home, a place she lived in and loved for over 63 years.

Biography

Dorothy Ann Roe, 88, of Pigeon, MI passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Born May 13, 1930 in Pigeon, MI she was the daughter of the late Henry and Fannie Kohl of Bay Port, MI. She attended the Quarry Country School and graduated from Pigeon High School Class of 1949. On September 1, 1950 she was united in marriage to Bill Roe in Bay Port. Dorothy was a loving wife and mother. She was an avid reader and in the past 5 years alone had read over 500 books. She loved working with people and sharing the herbal remedies through Nature's Sunshine. Her greatest joy was visiting with family and friends, sharing her past experiences and always adding a bit of humor. Dorothy was a life long member of the Community of Christ Church in Bay Port and was also a member of their women's group.

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Anthony Champagne

Funeral Information

A funeral mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15th at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in the St. Felix Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. The family wishes to express our deepest gratitude and sincere thanks to caregiver Annette Johnson and Compassus Hospice. Special thanks also to his son, Rick, who made so much possible for Bill as his health struggled. Our hearts will mourn his passing but know that he is at peace and we will someday reunite. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

Surviving family members include his two children, Tammy (Jeff) Bimer of Whitmore Lake and Rick Champagne of Bad Axe; two precious grandchildren, Bryan Anthony Bimer and Kaitlyn Nicole Bimer; his siblings, James Champagne, Robert Champagne and Jean McBride all of Elkton and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, his sister, Beatrice Kraynak, preceded Bill in death.

Biography

Anthony William (Bill) Champagne, 86, of Pinnebog, died peacefully at home with his children at his bedside on Monday, March 11, 2019. Bill was born on December 29, 1932 in Pinnebog to the late Clarence and Muriel (Thompson) Champagne. He married Dorothy Agnes (Dot) Champagne on November 24, 1962 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Port Austin, Michigan. They shared their lives together for nearly 56 years until her death on August 17, 2018. Bill graduated from Elkton High School and was a lifelong member of St. Felix Catholic Church, Pinnebog. He was an excellent provider for his family and began his work life on the family farm. Bill was later employed at McBride’s Tile at Gotts Corner and retired from Tower Automotive (formerly Active Industries) in Elkton. Bill was an avid euchre player and enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as watching the Detroit Tigers and Pistons. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly. Bill fought a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. While his body gradually gave way, his heart and mind remained true to form until the end. Bill never complained and taught us all through his fight with this disease that life is not always fair but to make the best hand out of the cards you have been dealt.

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James Barry

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There will be a memorial service 2:00pm Sunday, March 24th at the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus Hall, 1038 S Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413. Burial will be in St. Felix Cemetery in Pinnebog in the spring. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund or The American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

Jim is survived by his parents Eugene “John” and Bernice Barry; his special friends, his dogs Willie and Dottie; his former wife Kayla Barry; siblings Jon Peyerk, Jo Wolschlager, Jean Barry, Jeryl Barry, Jana (Al) Barry and Jeffery Barry; nieces and nephews Mikkee (Keith) West, Ben (Tina) Peyerk, Jessica (Greg) Slusser, Jennifer (John) Root, Jerome Dean, Doris (Kiju) Victoria, Shannon Barry and Todd Wolschlager; great nieces and nephews Amber and Lydia Slusser, Avery West, Cooper Peyerk and Colin and Baby Root. He was preceded in death by his brothers PFC Jeremy E. Barry, and infant brothers Jayme and John Barry and brothers-in-law Steven Wolschlager and Frank Purtell.

Biography

Jim was born February 18, 1954 to Eugene “John” and Bernice (McGeachy) Barry. He graduated from Laker High School in 1972 and Michigan State University. He worked for Farm Home Administration in several offices across northern Michigan. After retirement, he enjoyed selling pasties at farmer’s markets in the Kalamazoo area. Jim was an avid reader; a book or newspaper was always at hand. He enjoyed History, world travel, including volunteering with the Peace Corps in Belize, going to Music Festivals, Folk Dancing, and volunteering at the Wheatland Music Festival

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Edmund Guza

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Funeral Mass for Edmund Guza will be Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rapson, MI of the St. Hubert Parish, with Fr. Rob Howe officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation for Ed will be Wednesday from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, MI. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will take place Wednesday at 6:30pm at the funeral home, followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 pm on Wednesday. Memorials may be given to: OLLH School, Right To Life, or the Huron County SafeHouse. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

Edmund is preceded in death by his wife Jeanette, of 56 years. He is survived by his ten children who have been the pride and joy of his life; Diane Seidl and her husband John of Ruth, MI; Ronald and his wife Karen (Booms), of Harbor Beach; Duane and his wife Carolyn (Particka), of Harbor Beach: Bonita Essenmacher and her husband Gordie of Metamora, MI; Beverly Wichert and her husband James of Bay Port, MI; Paul Guza of Deckerville, MI; Marilyn Pionk and her husband Herbert of Parisville, MI; JoAnne Gentner and her husband Keith of Minden City, MI; Edmund J. and his wife Colleen (Roggenbuck)of Bad Axe, MI; and Audrey Siemen and her husband Joseph, of Harbor Beach. 35 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, two brothers; Meinard and his wife Georgeann, of Bad Axe, Martin, of Parisville, two sisters; Clara Booms and her husband Harold, of Royal Oak, MI and Frances Lawrence and her husband George, of Sebewaing, MI; five sisters-in-law; Phyllis Kociba, of Harbor Beach, Anna Mae Learman and her husband Gerald, of Filion; Margaret Ritter and her husband James of Bad Axe; Jean Zurek, of Harbor Beach; and Jardine Zurek of Bad Axe. Edmund is also preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Elizabeth (Swartz) Guza; one brother, Cletus, two brother in-laws; Robert Zurek and Melvin Zurek, one sister in-law Evelyn Kubacki.

Biography

Edmund M. Guza, 92, of Harbor Beach, MI passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1926 in Detroit, MI to the late Edmund G. and Elizabeth (Swartz) Guza. Edmund and Jeanette (Zurek) were united in marriage on October 9, 1948, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Smiths Corner, MI. He was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson, MI as well as a member of the parish council for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Bad Axe, MI. Edmund was a farmer and well-known businessman for 30 years who owned and operated Guza Sales, Inc., Deckerville, MI. In his younger years he enjoyed playing fast pitch baseball. He could whistle like a bird. He loved fishing, bowling, cutting wood and working in his yard. He was a very social and quick-witted man who loved engaging people in conversation. He was proud of his Polish heritage and spoke in Polish whenever the opportunity arrived. Edmund was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army.

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Peter Champagne Jr.

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A funeral mass will be 11:00am Tuesday March 12th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe with Fr. Rob Howe presiding. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8pm Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

Pete is survived by his wife Susie; children Nancy (Don) Bouck of Bad Axe and John (Cindy) Champagne of Bad Axe; son-in-law Ronald (Gerilyn) Landenberg of Bad Axe; grandchildren Brandon (Lisa), Wesley (Tracy), Ryan (Christine), Heather (Jason), Robin (Chris), and Jake; great-grandchildren Tobyn, Emma, Ayden, Brady, Bryce, Hunter, Remington, Quinton and Hisako; and brother Irvin (Alice) Champagne of Caseville. He was preceded in death by his daughter Susan Landenberg and siblings: Annamae, Loretta, Joanne, Helene, Winnifred, Virgil, Jim, Russell, Grace, Lee, John, and Chuck.

Biography

Pete was born October 31, 1929 at home in Chandler Twp to the late Peter Sr. and Olive (O’Connor) Champagne. He served in the US Army in the Korean War. While stationed in Japan he met Hisako “Susie” Shirai and they married in Yokohama, Japan on June 8, 1953. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Along with others he was a founding partner of Thumb Tool and Engineering. He was a employed at numerous Huron County manufacturing businesses and retired from Active Industries in Elkton.

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Margaret Carpenter

Funeral Information

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Port Austin, Michigan, with her brother, Fr. Donald Eppenbrock officiating. Burial will take place at the Port Austin Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde with a scripture service at 7 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to Courtney Manor. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Margaret is survived by her sons: Gerry Ignash of Frankenmuth, Larry (Sharon) Ignash of Kinde, Bill (Ann) Ignash of Bay City and Steven (Joann) Ignash of Kinde; her daughter: Deborah (Robert) Craig of Bad Axe; grandchildren: Michael Ignash, Brady Ignash, Hannah Ignash, Heather (Matt) Jimkoski, Bryan (Melissa) Ignash, Andrew (Jenn) Ignash, Jessica Ignash, Stephen (Bess) Huddleston, Ashley Craig and Margaret (Eric) Patterson; and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers: Fr. Donald Eppenbrock of Lexington and Harold Eppenbrock of Bad Axe; her sisters, Judy Reinmann of Bad Axe, Dorothy Rogers of Bad Axe and Janie Shuart of Bad Axe; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Ervin Ignash and Kenneth J. Carpenter; her brother, Henry Eppenbrock; her sister, Ruth Schramski; brothers-in-law, Bill Reinmann and James Shuart; and her sister-in-law, Patricia Eppenbrock. The family would like to thank Sharron Gisel and the staff at Courtney Manor for their wonderful care.

Biography

Margaret “Mickey” A. Carpenter, 87, of Kinde, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born in Harbor Beach, MI on December 19, 1931 to the late William J. and Margaret G. (Hessling) Eppenbrock. Margaret married Kenneth J. Carpenter on July 12, 1996. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2009. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church/Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Kinde. Mickey enjoyed going on casino trips, working in her vegetable and flower gardens and cooking and baking.

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Gloria Barclay

Funeral Information

Funeral Service for Gloria will be Friday, March 1, 2019 at 1pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Sari Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Gloria will be on Friday, at the funeral home, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 1pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her children: James (Donna) Barclay, Ronald (Lucille) Barclay, George (Karle) Barclay, her grandchildren: Jerad (Angie) Barclay, Lisa (Ryan) Kirsch, Ashley (John) McCall, Adrienne Barclay, Casey (Brian) Farr-Wyrzykowski, Shannon Barclay, Jeremiah MacReady, Jason (Erika) Smith, Melanie (Steve) Jones, 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Geraldine (Andrew) Moore, and brother Curtis Attwater.

Biography

GLORIA BARCLAY, age 89 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Brockdale Delta Senior Living in Lansing. She was born on May 19, 1929 in Harbor Beach to the late George and Lucille (Hopson) Attwater. She and Merle Barclay were united in marriage on August 20, 1949 in Harbor Beach. Merle preceded Gloria in death on December 27, 2011. Gloria was a member of the United Methodist Church in Harbor Beach. She was a former member of the Eastern Star. Gloria enjoyed music, singing, flowers, and her rose garden.

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John Kotenko

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Visitation will be Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 4-8pm. The funeral service will be Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the funeral home, at 11am. Justin Kuhl will be officiating. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edna; children: Christine (Stephen) McDowell of Lehigh, FL, Susan (Tom) Harman of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and John (Christine) Kotenko of Bay Port; grandchildren: Brandon and Aiden Harman, Kathleen and Darrin McDowell, Emmeline Kotenko, and step-grandchildren: Tyler and Austin Moody. brother, Michael (Sandy) Kotenko; and sister, Kayleen (Jack) Kohtz. John is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Maryann Haag.

Biography

John G. Kotenko, Sr., age 79, of Bay Port, passed away Saturday morning, February 23, 2019, at Scheurer Hospital. John was born June 5, 1939, in Sebewaing, son of John F. and Mary (Klimkowski) Kotenko. John graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1957. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was honorably discharged. He married Edna Kain February 4, 1961 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sebewaing. He retired from General Motors in 1996. John loved fishing and spent much of his life fishing on the bay.

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Bruce Hill

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Bruce's family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the 11:00 A.M. service on Thursday, March 7th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, MI. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Family of the Deceased

He is preceeded in death by his parents Marvin and Eleanor Hill, sisters, Marcia Hill and Sandy Jancik. Surviving is his loving wife, Debra, of 32 years, children, Robert Hill, Janesville, WI, Victoria Hill, Shelby Twp, MI, stepchildren, Scott (Gina) Homminga, Grosse Pte, MI, Patricia Homminga, Atlanta, GA, sister, Kristine Green, Minnetonka, MN, grandchildren, Rachel and Abbey Homminga Grosse Pte., MI., one nephew, three nieces.

Biography

Bruce was born September 27, 1944 in Virginia, Minnesota. Bruce was partner of Hyzer, Hill, Kuzak CPA firm until his retirement in 2008. He loved his children, grandchildren, Minnesota Vikings, and was an avid reader of the Wall Street Journal. For many years Bruce was a member of the Verona Hills Golf Club and a faithful subscriber to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, 123 W Irwin St., Bad Axe, MI.

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