Name: Sandra Peplinski
Age: 56
Hometown: Cass City, MI.
Funeral Date: March 12, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11 am at Good Shepherd Parish – St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Officiating will be Fr. Nate Harburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 1 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Saturday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A funeral luncheon will be served immediately following Mass in the church hall. A scripture service will be offered on Friday at 7 pm at the funeral home. If you wish to offer your condolences to Sandy’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Sandy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Mike Peplinski of Cass City. Her children – Torrie Peplinski of Jackson, Tyler Peplinski of Grand Rapids, Jessica (fiancé Travis Woodward) of Birch Run, Kimmie Peplinski of Cass City. Parents – Leonard and Marjorie Briolat of Ubly. Siblings – Mike (Diana) Briolat of Ubly, Steve (Lisa) Briolat of Ubly, Lori (Bruce) Uhl of Cass City, Gerry (Gail) Briolat of Ortonville, and Pam (Al) Pionk of Ubly. In-laws – Frank (Georgia) Peplinski of Ubly, and Barb (Leonard) Partaka of Gladwin. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Sandy was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law – Frank and Lillian Peplinski of Ubly and a sister-in-law, Pat Smith of Ubly.
Sandra “Sandy” M. Peplinski, age 56, of Cass City, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born July 11, 1965 in Bad Axe, daughter of Leonard and Marjorie (Parrish) Briolat. She married Michael Peplinski on June 25, 1987 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ubly. She served as the church secretary for Good Shepherd Parish-St. John Catholic Church for the last 6 years of her life. Prior to this, she was a child care provider for 10 years. Sandy enjoyed gardening, camping, wine, polka music, dancing and spending time with her family, especially if it was outside. She made the best sour cream sugar cookies. She loved to laugh and was the life of any party. She loved hosting parties and generally being with people. Most of all, she loved being a loving mother to her four kids and wife to her amazing husband.
Name: Roland G. Siemen
Age: 44
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: March 18, 2022
Cremation will take place. A memorial service for Roland will take place Friday, March 18, 2022 at 11 am at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Heather Nowak officiating. Friends may gather at the funeral home beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to the FFA, or to the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife Teresa Siemen, and children: Devin Siemen, Jane Siemen and Joey Siemen, all of Harbor Beach, parents: Roland and Linda Siemen of Harbor Beach, siblings: Elouise (Larry) Messing of Deckerville, Cheryl (Dale) Cook of Harbor Beach, Sally (Bob) Collings of Wisconsin, Karen Reinke of Bad Axe, Kay (Bill) Terbrack of Ruth, Betty (Troy) Teeple of Traverse City, Valerie (Paul) Lancaster of Forestville, and Craig (Melissa) Siemen of Harbor Beach, mother-in-law: Linda (Allan) Jones of Sebewaing, and sisters-in-law: Michelle (Todd) Murphy of Owendale, Paulette (Daryl) Price of Jacksonville, Florida, and Amanda (Mitch) Hartley of Akron, and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law: David Sbresney.
He was born on May 19, 1977 in Bad Axe to Roland and Linda (Messing) Siemen. He and Teresa Sbresney were united in marriage on February 17, 2001. Roland worked on the family farm all of his life. He enjoyed farming, watching baseball, reading Stephen King novels, checking up on people, and loved being with his family. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Sebewaing.
Name: Virginia Baker
Age: 95
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
Private services will be held. Interment will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Virginia is survived by her daughters Gina (Daniel) Prickel of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jana (Douglas) Freeman of Bay Port and Dana Corvino of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren Benjamin, Anthony, Danielle, Carrie, Libby, Kevin, Robert and Nichole; great-grandchildren Adriel, Colette, Elora, Austin, Madelyn, Benson, Arlo, Baker, Daniel, and Beau. She was preceded in death by her first husband Stanley LeBlanc and second husband Robert Baker and sister Janice Woods.
Virginia was born May 18, 1926 in Port Huron to the late Milton and Leona Beauchamp. She graduated from Caro High School. She moved to Caseville in 1950 and raised her family there. She and her first husband Stanley LeBlanc owned and operated LeBlanc’s General Store, and later her second husband Bob Baker helped run the store until her retirement. She was an active member of St. John Episcopal Church, Sand Point. Virginia composed music and lyrics, and in the last years of her life she wrote a children’s book with her daughter Dana called Crazy Little Shadow. A creative and talented mother, she invented the four-way reversible pattern with her love of sewing.
Name: Janet Galler
Age: 80
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: March 12, 2022
Date of Birth: December 10, 1941
Date of Passing: March 07, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be 10:00am Saturday, March 12th at St. Roch Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Visitation will be 2-8pm Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon.
Janet is survived by her five daughters: Janice (John) Finkele of Macomb Township, Debra (Alex) Cagigal of Rochester Hills, Deane (Dennis) Spencer of Shelby Township, Cynthia (fiancé Dave) of Lake Orion, and Keri (Brandon) Myers of Romeo; and 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Donald Pentecost and grandson Ty.
Janet was born December 10, 1941 in Detroit to the late Thomas and Jeanette (Sadowski) Pentecost. She graduated in 1959 from McKenzie High School in Detroit. On May 19, 1962 she married Kenneth Galler at Epiphany Catholic Church in Detroit; he preceded her in death January 12, 2010. Janet ran a daycare out of her home for 30 years. After retiring she moved from Sterling Heights to Caseville. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Scenic Golf Course, Caseville Eagles Auxiliary and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels.
Name: Richard L. Graf
Age: 67
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: March 08, 2022
Date of Birth: March 13, 1954
Date of Passing: March 06, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, March 8th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Gunden officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Chandler Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Tuesday. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Richard is survived by his sons Bryon (Mary) Graf, Casey Graf, and Jonathan (Ann) Patterson; grandchildren Thomas (Chentel), William, Jakob, John Henry, Sarah, Myriam, and Ezra; sister Phyllis Pitcher; and nieces Lisa (Brandon) Stanton, Tammy (Gene) Gwisdala, and Michelle (Stacy) Jarson. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael and brother-in-law Larry Pitcher.
Richard L. Graf, 67, of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at home under hospice care. Richard was born March 13, 1954 in Pigeon to the late Jacob and Betty (Omich) Graf. He graduated from Laker High School in 1972 and served three years in the US Army, 101st Airborne. He retired from ConAgra Foods. He enjoyed sports and spending time with his grandchildren.
Name: Arlene Ruth Schweitzer
Age: 76
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: March 11, 2022
Date of Birth: February 09, 1946
Date of Passing: March 06, 2022
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 1-8pm. The funeral service will be Friday, March 11, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Arlene is survived by her husband, LeRoy; children: LeAnn Schweitzer-Treder of Bay City, Arick (Stacie) Schweitzer of Bad Axe and Angela Ann Persons of Bay City; grandchildren: Cody Treder and Ethan Scott Persons both of Bay City; mother: Ruth Helen (Weller) Schweitzer; siblings: Gloria (Kerry) McKellar of Sebewaing, JoAnn Ross of Essexville and Mark (Wendy) Nimtz of Troy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Kay and Bob Christner of Imlay City, Judy and Bob Gravelle of Sterling Heights, Dennis and Sue Schweitzer of Bay Port and Jerry Schweitzer of Bay Port; and many nieces and nephews. Arlene is preceded in death by: father Arnold John Nimtz and in-laws Jessie and Howard Schweitzer
Arlene was born in Bay City, on February 9, 1946 to Arnold John Nimtz and Ruth Helen (Weller) Nimtz. Arlene graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1964. She worked at the Blue Line Dairy where she met the love of her life, LeRoy. She married LeRoy Schweitzer on February 5, 1966 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Arlene was the president of the Dick Clark Fan Club and when she received a dime from a fan, she would mail them his picture. She loved antiquing and attending and working estate sales. She was an antique dealer, with a booth at Bay Antique Center for 32 ½ years. Arlene was also known as the Coupon Queen and was even featured on TV5 in the “Someone you should know” segment for her great couponing. She retired from Michigan Sugar Company in Sebewaing after 26 years as a Sample Carrier and then Lab work.
Name: Rodney Radcliffe II
Age: 57
Hometown: Decker
Funeral Date: March 19, 2022
Date of Birth: December 14, 1964
Date of Passing: March 03, 2022
Funeral Home: Ransford Collon Funeral Home
In keeping with Rodney’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
In addition to his parents, Rodney is survived by one sister, Kimberly Ann Lloyd of Caro; and several nieces and nephews.
Rodney was born December 14, 1964 in DelRio, Texas, the son of Ruth Kay (Molnar) Radcliffe and Rodney Radcliffe.
Name: Debra D. Bechler
Age: 59
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: March 05, 2022
Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, March 5th at Pigeon River Mennonite Church with Rev. Dave Maurer officiating. Deb requests attendees at her funeral wear sports attire or casual clothing. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Pigeon River Mennonite Church or Bluewater Youth for Christ. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Deb is survived by her husband Bill; parents Jerry and Jane Lile of Ohio; children Danielle (Nathan) Messing of Owendale, Mischelle (Zach) Payne of Frankenmuth, and Kendall (Morgan) of Caseville; grandchildren McKayla, MaRiyha, Shayla, Jared, Zander, Zane, Easton, and Lexi; siblings Jerry Dean (Janette) Lile of Pennsylvania, Jolene (Ray) Miller of Ohio, and Stephen (Joyce) Lile of Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law Clare and Donna Bechler of Pigeon; brother-in-law Kurt (Pam) Bechler of Bad Axe and sister-in-law Sherry Bechler of Dundee; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Kevin Bechler.
Debra D. Bechler, 59, of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt. Clemens. Deb was born July 22 1962 in Perryton, Texas to Jerry and Jane (Stutzman) Lile. She grew up in Texas and attended Heston College in Heston, Kansas where she met William Bechler of Pigeon. They were married April 2, 1983 in Perryton, Texas. They lived in Guymon, Oklahoma before returning to Michigan in 1997. Deb worked in administrative positions in the automotive industry and with her husband owned an automotive repair business and concessions. She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. Deb enjoyed cross-stitch, watching sports and spending time at the cottage and with her grandchildren.
Name: Kay M Davis-Nimtz
Age: 85
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 03, 1936
Date of Passing: February 27, 2022
Funeral Home: Ransford Collon Funeral Home
In keeping with Kay’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be announced as information becomes available. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Sebewaing Fire Department. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
Left to cherish her memory are four children, Kay Humphrey, Arnold Davis, Earl Davis, Arthur Davis; step-children, Larry & Maurita Nimtz, David & Kathy Nimtz, Duane & Lori Nimtz; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Kay was preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Fyie.
Kay was born December 3, 1936 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Arnold & Margaret (McWethy) Strahle. She spent most of her childhood in Pontiac until coming to Sebewaing with her family as a junior in high school, graduating from Sebewaing High School with the class of 1955. Shortly after high school, Kay attended Mercy Nursing School and became licensed as a registered nurse. She served several hospitals, specializing in surgery, retiring in 1994. Even in retirement, Kay continued to share her talents as a volunteer at area nursing homes. Kay was united in marriage with Donald Davis in 1961, and he preceded her in death in 1976. She married Bryce Nimtz the following year on May 20, 1977 at New Salem Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Bryce preceded her in death on January 17, 2015. Kay will be remembered as a loving mother and talented artist. She enjoyed gardening, drawing, painting, knitting, and crocheting.
Name: Jeannie Koglin
Age: 48
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: March 01, 2022
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in New River Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12 noon until the service time at 6 pm. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Jeannie is survived by her parents Billie and Howard Van Dusen of Bay City, daughter Aubrey Koglin (Jaried Gucwa) of Bad Axe, son Brandyn Erway of Bay City, stepchildren Justin (Jenni) Koglin of Bad Axe, Cam (Mariah) Koglin of Caro, Erica (David) Vickers of Cape Coral, FL, and Kimberly (Ryan) McCann of Freeland, sister Christina Shields of Saginaw, brother Curtis Sherwood of Grand Ledge, stepsiblings Jeff Van Dusen, Shelly Van Dusen, Lisa Van Dusen all of Bay City, sisters-in-law Margaret (Mark) McAleer of Bad Axe, Shirley (Lee) Miller of Indiana, grandchildren Bo, Chase and Shay Koglin, Ava, Jayla and Keegan Koglin, Reagan and Haley Vickers, and Kinley and Jameson McCann, special family friends Marci Krause and Adam Wolschlager, along with many beloved family members and friends.
Jeannie Koglin, age 48, of Bad Axe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Jeannie was born on June 6, 1973, in Bay City, Michigan, daughter of Billie and Howard Van Dusen. She married the love of her life, Rod Koglin, on March 24, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Jeannie was a city girl that turned country girl and loved every minute of it. She spent most of her time on the farm, doing what she loved with whom she loved. Her free time was spent with friends and family, shopping, going to the casino, and spoiling her dogs Zoey, Gunner, and Chase. No matter what she had going on, Jeannie was always willing to help out. She always said “My husband may be a pain in the butt, but I’ll always love him until the day I die.” Jeannie will be missed beyond words.
Name: Rodney Gerald Koglin
Age: 56
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: March 01, 2022
Date of Birth: September 22, 1965
Date of Passing: February 24, 2022
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in New River Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12 noon until the service time at 6 pm. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Rod is survived by his children, Erica (David) Vickers of Cape Coral, FL, Kimberly (Ryan) McCann of Freeland, Justin (Jenni) Koglin of Bad Axe, Cam (Mariah) Koglin of Caro, Aubrey Koglin (Jaried Gucwa) of Bad Axe, and stepson Brandyn Erway of Bay City, sisters Margaret (Mark) McAleer of Bad Axe, Shirley (Lee) Miller of Indiana, sister-in-law Christina Shields of Saginaw, brother-in-law Curtis Sherwood of Grand Ledge, stepsiblings-in-law Jeff Van Dusen, Shelly Van Dusen, Lisa Van Dusen all of Bay City grandchildren Reagan and Haley Vickers, Kinley and Jameson McCann, Bo, Chase and Shay Koglin, and Ava, Jayla and Keegan Koglin, special family friend Adam Wolschlager, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many beloved friends.
Rodney Gerald Koglin, age 56, of Bad Axe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Rod was born on September 22, 1965, in Bad Axe, Michigan, son of the late Gerald and Regina (Heilig) Koglin. He married Jeannie Bennett on March 24, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Rod was employed by Huron and Eastern Railway as a Locomotive Machinist. He was also a lifelong self-employed mechanic, working on anything with an engine and wheels. Rod was a very determined, hardworking man. He was especially talented working with his hands, with the unique ability to build or fix anything. He had a love for everything outdoors. Deer hunting, coyote hunting, pike spearing, hobby farming, and planting trees were some of his favorite pastimes. Most of all, Rod had the gift of gab. He loved to talk and could literally chat your ear off. He will be missed dearly by his family and anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Name: Joanne Elizabeth Vander Meulen
Age: 87
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: March 01, 2022
Date of Birth: February 08, 1935
Date of Passing: February 24, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be 10:00 Tuesday, March 1st at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Visitation will be 2-7pm Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Caseville.
Joanne is survived by her children Anna (Wayne) Curtis of Sterling Heights, Ronald (Terri) of Lake Orion, Mark of Sebewaing, and Joseph of Lapeer; seven grandchildren: Jason, Amanda, Thomas (Kate), Mark Jr., Justin, Lucas, and Matthew; one great-grandson Jack; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brothers Jerry and Jimmy.
Joanne was born February 8, 1935 in Detroit to the late Hugh and Betty (DeFrain) Conners. She grew up in Topinabee, Michigan where she enjoyed windsurfing on ice, skating and beginning education in a one room schoolhouse. She graduated from Central Michigan University and was a proud member of Tri Sigma Sorority. Joanne later earned a Master’s Degree in Education while raising five children. Joanne met Alphonse in Caseville while in college and they were married June 22, 1957 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Warren; he preceded her in death November 23, 2012. Joanne taught in Detroit Catholic Schools for over 35 years. Upon retirement Joanne and Al moved to Caseville enjoying good times with family and friends. Joanne especially liked big family get-togethers, often frying up her famous perch to the delight of all. She was fond of reading novels, lunching with friends, tracking the weather and traveling. In addition she was very involved in the community, church and government.
Name: Randal Krohn
Age: 61
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: February 26, 2022
Date of Birth: May 14, 1960
Date of Passing: February 22, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, February 26th at Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ean Green officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00am until the time of service at the funeral home.
He is survived by his loving companion and best friend Janet Rogers, her children Garret Nichols and Raymond James Nichols; 8 granddaughters and 2 grandsons; sisters Brenda (Jack) Gleason and Becky (Eric) Wachowicz; sister-in-law Barbara Krohn; nieces Janelle, Suzie, Ashley, Liz and Sara; and Janet’s siblings James Rogers and Heidi Fritz. He was preceded in death by his brother David Krohn
Randal Rae Krohn, 61, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home under hospice care. Randy was born May 14, 1960 in Pigeon to the late Ronald and Donna (Kreh) Krohn. He graduated from Laker High School in 1978 where he was involved in 4-H and FFA. He retired from Tower Automotive in 2017 after 33 years working in Tool & Die and as a Hi-Lo driver. Randy loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping. He went hunting near the Arctic Circle and shot 2 caribou. He enjoyed collecting classic cars and demolition derbies. Randy was a hard-working, good friend to others, known as “Uncle Scruffy”.
Name: Sharon Champagne
Age: 65
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: July 19, 1956
Date of Passing: February 21, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A Celebration of Sharon’s life will take place at a future date. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her mother, Alice Champagne, three sisters and one brother, Joan (Brian) Pickelman, Renee Muirhead, Lisa (John) Fallis and Brian (Kimberly Nicholson) Champagne; Sharon truly cherished her nieces and nephews. Kara (Mike) Gorte, Kallee (John) Donahue, Jeremy, Nicholas and Krystal Muirhead, Sydney and Brett Fallis, and Tanner and Elizabeth Nicholson. Sharon was preceded in death by her father Irvin and her brother-in-law James Muirhead. Her laugh and love towards others will be forever in our memory.
Sharon Ann “Honey” Champagne, 65, of Caseville, loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and great aunt passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home. The daughter of Irvin Champagne and Alice (Kubacki) Champagne, Sharon was born July 19, 1956, in Bad Axe. Sharon worshiped our Lord and Savior at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Caseville and enjoyed quilting, reading, playing cards with her family, walking along Saginaw Bay in Caseville and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Sharon worked in retail positions for 33 years before retiring from Meijer in 2020.
Name: Ileen Marie Mattice
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI.
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: June 27, 1932
Date of Passing: February 21, 2022
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the staff at the Medical Care Facility for the wonderful care of their Mother for the last 7 years. A private family gathering will be held for the family. Memorials may be offered to the family in care of Kevin Mattice, 3278 Storch St. Saginaw, MI 48602. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Ileen is survived by her sons; Patrick (Judy) of Bad Axe, Clayton Alger Jr. (Maria) of Bad Axe, Kevin (Tammy ) of Saginaw, and her daughter Vicky (William) Lawrence of Kinde; grandchildren Crystal (Paul) Arnott, Jason Mattice, Matt (Sarah) Lawrence, David (Megan) Lawrence, Camilla (Chris) Dorsch, Renan Valadaers, Alxandre (Julina) Fernandes, Caitlyn (Walter) VanHouten, Samantha (Zach) Pashenee, Abigail Mattice and Sophia Mattice and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Terry Arntz, and sisters; Betty Bouchard, Kathleen (Clifford) Crummey, and Jeanette Arntz; sisters in law; Rita Arntz and Kathy Arntz; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clayton, brothers; Reuben Arntz, William Arntz, Robert Arntz; brothers in law Gerald Bouchard, Joe Ranson, sisters; Ruth and her husband Henry Shleifer, and Helen and husband John Weston.
Ileen Marie Mattice, 89 of Bad Axe, passed away on February 21, 2022 at Huron County Medical Care Facility where she has lived for the past 7 years. Ileen was born on June 27, 1932 to the late Reuben and Lena (Curtindale) Arntz. Ileen and Clayton Mattice were married on July 1, 1955 in Bad Axe, and were married 49 years before he passed away in 2004. Together they raised their four children in Bad Axe. Ileen loved to knit and crochet, enjoyed doing many crafts and woodworking and loved to cook. She was well known for her large slices of homemade bread, which were enjoyed by many. Ileen spent many hours tending to her vegetable garden as well as her beautiful flower gardens. Clayton and Ileen were known for their amazing Christmas decorations that brought enjoyment to many people in the community. Ileen enjoyed spending time with her family, her children and her grandchildren.
Name: Barbara Evans
Age: 87
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 05, 1934
Date of Passing: February 19, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Per her wishes, Barbara was cremated with no services scheduled to be held. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. A special “Thank You” from Tom and MaryJane Evans to the wonderful health care workers from A & D Home Health Care who took such good care of her on a daily basis over the years, allowing us to honor her wishes of being able to stay in her home. Thank you to the friendly and caring staff members at Courtney Manor who cared for her over the last month making her feel so comfortable. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her son Thomas John Evans and daughter-in-law, MaryJane Evans, Dallas, TX.
Barbara Jean Evans, 87, of Port Austin, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Barbara was born December 05, 1934, in Detroit to Jack and Ruth Brown. Barbara grew up in Detroit where her father owned and operated Brown Brothers Service Station for 50 years. As a young woman, she loved water skiing, synchronized swimming and ice skating. She competed in ice skating winning various honors and awards. Her father built a cottage in Oak Beach in the late 1940’s where Barbara and Family spent summer and weekends throughout the years. She attended the United Protestant Church in Port Austin where she was a Sunday school teacher under the guidance of Reverend Robert Garrett. Barbara was an avid animal lover who had dogs in her life from a very early age.Barbara married Thomas M. Evans in 1957 and in 1960 she was blessed to have her son Thomas John Evans born. Barbara was a true stay at home Mom dedicating her life to raising Tommy. In 1987, the family sold their home in Detroit to live permanently in Oak Beach. Barbara loved her home and the water’s view. She will be remembered for her compassion, spirit, and wonderful sense of humor. She was a true friend to many and a person who never met a stranger.
Name: Edna Mae Roth
Age: 96
Hometown: Palms, MI.
Funeral Date: February 25, 2022
Date of Birth: March 15, 1925
Date of Passing: February 19, 2022
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial for Edna will be Friday, February 25 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Holy Apostles Parish of Palms. Rev. Matthew Federico, pastor, will officiate. Edna will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Tony in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Ruth. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 2:00-7:00 pm and on Friday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church from 10:00-10:45 am. Memorials have been requested to go to Meadow Lanes Assisted Living in Bad Axe or Seasons Change Hospice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book.
Edna is survived by all of her 13 children; Louise (Ray) Weber, Minden City, Dr Julie (Jim Schwartz) Roth, Lakewood, Co, Rhonda (Gary) Lang, Littleton, Co, Leslie (Margo)Roth, James (Vicki) Roth, and Philip (Ellen) Roth, Bad Axe, Dr Elizabeth Roth, Morrison, CO, Joseph (Carol) Roth, Minden City, Marty (Adrienne) Greeley, Co, Dan (Mary) Ulster Park, NY, Christopher (Judy) Roth, Littleton, Co, Gregory Roth, Littleton, Co, and John Roth, Port Sanilac MI; 24 Grandchildren; 49 Great grandchildren with number 50 due in March; her brother, Harry (Delores) Roggenbuck, Harbor Beach; sister, Anita (Scott) Plummer of Utah; sisters- in-law Bertha, Phyllis, and Lucy Roggenbuck of Snover, Brenda Roggenbuck of Florida, and Barb Roggenbuck of Ubly. Edna was preceded in death by husband Tony, Daughter-in-law, Muriel Roth, son-in-law, Barry Segal, brothers, Jerome and wife Dorothy, Charles, Vincent, Orville, Carl, Earl, and Glen Roggenbuck, and Sisters, Aletha (Eugene) Romzek, Monica (Jim) Deyoung, Lula Clark, and Rebecca (Richard) Groll; In-laws, Ray and Beatrice Roth, Helen Franzel, Mabel and John Roberts, Emma and Dan Castevens, and Mary and Walter Phare.
Edna Mae Roth, 96, of Palms passed away Saturday February 19, 2022, at Meadow Lanes Assisted Living in Bad Axe, MI. Edna was born on March 15, 1925 in Helena to the late Leo and Clara (Booms) Roggenbuck. She married Anthony George Roth at Saint Anthony Catholic in Helena on June 5, 1946. Tony and Edna settled on the family dairy farm where they worked together raising a rambunctious family of 4 daughters and 9 sons. Edna was an active member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Palms, and she and Tony made many visits to Autumnwood serving as Eucharistic ministers. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening and playing euchre. Having active boys guaranteed a constant pile of jeans with holes in the knees requiring many hours at the sewing machine patching them. The farm provided lots of fresh milk, beef, and veggies from the garden and she always had a yummy dessert ready to put a sweet finish to the endless meals she prepared. She wore out more than one wringer washing machine and the girls spent many hours helping hang the wash out on the lines, bringing it in for folding and putting away. The fragrance of newly mowed hay, sunshine fresh laundry, the antics of her children, and supper roasting in the oven were simple joys of her busy daily life. She and Tony had many friends who enjoyed gathering for euchre games, and retirement life became less noisy and chaotic as the kids left the nest and pursued careers in nursing, chiropractic’s, acupuncture, farming, computer science, accounting, welding and mechanics. Edna’s memory was failing when she lost her Tony and she stayed with family until she required more care and she moved into Meadow Lanes Assisted Living where she received wonderful care for nearly 13 years.
Name: Dennis Lloyd Robinson
Age: 65
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: March 05, 2022
Date of Birth: March 05, 1956
Date of Passing: February 18, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 1:00pm Saturday, March 5th at the Bay Shore Camp Family Center with Rev. Cindy Parsons officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the service. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family, in care of Liz Robinson, PO Box 125, Owendale, MI 48754.
Dennis is survived by his wife Elizabeth; children Jessica of Bad Axe, Timothy (Brittany) Neal of South Carolina, Kayla (Ben) Smith of Pigeon and Lorenzo Robinson of Bad Axe; grandchildren Kaoty, Kobain, Kelson, Breanna, Paisley, Kolton, Bella and Kendol; and mother Rose Marie Baslock.
Dennis Lloyd Robinson, 65, of Owendale, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 while under hospice care. Dennis was born March 5, 1956 in Pigeon and raised by his maternal grandparents the late Mike and Elizabeth Mandich Sr. He graduated from Owen-Gage High School in 1974 where his nickname was Camarokid. On August 19, 1995 he married Elizabeth Andrews in Bad Axe. He was a great parent and a better papa. He worked his entire career in Owendale at the Elevator. He enjoyed collecting Cub Cadets, Hot Wheels, and spending time with his cats and dogs. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years at the Owendale Fire Dept and volunteered at Bay Shore Camp.
Name: Christina P. Lewandowski
Age: 77
Hometown: Caseville, MI.
Funeral Date: February 21, 2022
Date of Birth: June 25, 1944
Date of Passing: February 16, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A private graveside service will be Monday, February 21st at St. Roch Catholic Cemetery in Caseville. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her granddaughter Heather (Ron Ballard) Lewandowski of Brown City; brothers Felix (Ilene) Skonieczny and James (Cherrie) Skonieczny; and sister Stella Adams. She was preceded in death by her son Mark and sister Donna Zlotkowski.
Christina P. Lewandowski, 77, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Medilodge of Yale. Tina was born June 25, 1944 in Detroit to the late Felix and Lillian (Szostek) Skonieczny. She married Victor Lewandowski on November 7, 1964 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Detroit; he preceded her in death January 18, 2005. Tina worked as a private housekeeper and child care giver. After retiring, she and her husband moved from Sterling Heights to Caseville. She enjoyed bowling, BINGO, spoiling her dogs and volunteering at her church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish.
Name: Thomas J. Neville
Age: 95
Hometown: Marion Township, formerly of Verona Twp. MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: February 01, 1927
Date of Passing: February 15, 2022
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Memorials can be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church and the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 1 – 4 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Verona Cemetery in the spring. If you wish to offer your condolences to Thomas’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
He is survived by his two daughters, Catherine (Fred) Bigler of Marion Township and their 2 daughters Marianne (Scott) Durdle of Carrollton, VA and Jen (Jason) Vanderground of Grand Rapids, JoAnn (George) Steinbis of Pigeon and their 2 sons Thomas Steinbis of Grand Ledge and Jonathan Steinbis of Pigeon; two step-daughters Patrica (Robert) Friot of Gwinn, Sandra Aaron of Saginaw; one step-son Michael (Deborah) Watters of Bellaire; one step-daughter-in-law Karen Watters of Bellaire; and his sister Carol Burgess of Midland; many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his brother John Neville, and his step-son Timothy Watters
Thomas J. Neville, age 95, previously of Verona Township, passed away at home in Marion Township, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Tom was born in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan on February 1, 1927, son of the late John and Ann (Eastman) Neville. He married Virgina J. Stroebel in 1949. She predeceased him in 1972. He married Frances L. Tilden in 1973. She predeceased him in 2017. Tom worked for Consumers Energy for 42 years. While living in Verona Township he was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Verona Hill Golf Club. He enjoyed flying, fishing on his boat and golfing with friends (while in Florida).
Name: Donald Frederick Schuman
Age: 94
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI.
Funeral Date: February 21, 2022
Funeral services for Don will be on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 12 noon at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be at Port Austin Township Cemetery. Friends may call for visitation on Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 2-8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Monday at the church from 11 am until the service time at noon. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church Sign Fund or the Lupus Foundation. If you wish to offer your condolences to Don’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhom.com
Don is survived by his wife, Arvilla Schuman of Bad Axe. Four sons – Larry (Ellen) Schuman of Presque Isle, Denis Schuman of Sandusky, Arnold Schuman of Bad Axe and Kenneth (Cheryl) Schuman of Munger. Two daughters – Diane (James) Trelewski of Bay City and Catherine Apley of Bad Axe. Ten grandchildren – Daniel (Emily) Schuman of Ada, Leah (Larry) Reid of Marquette, Keith Schuman of Bad Axe, Ashley Schuman of St. Louis, MO, William (Ashley Evon) Schuman of Freeland, Christopher (Stacy) Trelewski of Bay City, Jennifer (Jeremy) Johnson of Saginaw, Donald (Pam Wolschlager) of Bad Axe, Michael (Rachel) Apley of Essexville, Jeremy (Maddy Brown) Apley of Filion. Seven great-grandchildren – Benjamin and Micah Schuman; Alexis Trelewski; Elliana and Lilyana Johnson; Zachary and Natalie Apley. Brother and sister-in-laws – Milton and Judy Etzler, Betty Schuman. Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Matilda Schuman. Brother –Harold Schuman. Sister and brother-in-law – Evelyn and William “Jack” Ruby. Father and mother-in-law - Rueben and Helena Etzler. Daughter-in-law – Doraleth “Dodi” Schuman. Son-in-law – Larry Apley. Special thanks to caregivers Nicole and Wayne for taking such good care of Don over the last 15 months. Also a special thanks to Heather, Don’s A & D Hospice nurse, for all her help and support given to our family and professional care for Don.
Donald Frederick Schuman, age 94, of Bad Axe, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Don was born on May 17, 1927 in Sigel Township to the late William and Matilda (Thuemmel) Schuman. He married Arvilla Etzler at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Midland on December 3, 1949. Don farmed all his life in Sigel Township. He was an officer in the local Adams School Board as well as a member of the Huron County Board of Education. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde for many years before transferring to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe.
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