Name: Clarence Carl Buchholz
Age: 84
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: March 29, 2018
Date of Birth: January 28, 1934
Date of Passing: March 26, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, March 29th at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon with Rev. Timothy Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 Wednesday at Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church or School.
Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Inez; children Kimberly (Brian) Delpiere of Pigeon, Steven (Debbie) Buchholz of Clarkston and Scott (Vickie) Buchholz of Lake Orion; seven grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Kylee (Will), Kasey (Matt), Kayla, Jacob, Emma, Philip and Kendal; siblings Raymond Buchholz of Pigeon, Dorothy Henne of Bay Port, Beatrice (Millard) Deering of Bad Axe, Elaine (Glen) Waterworth of Sterling Heights, Ernest (Sharon) Buchholz Jr. of Elkton and sister-in-law, Virginia (Jim) Moore of Kinde. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Blome and sister-in-law, Elaine Buchholz.
Clarence was born January 28, 1934, on the family farm in Oliver Township to the late Ernest and Marie (Wurst) Buchholz. He was baptized and confirmed at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. He attended Cross Lutheran School from 4th to 8th grade and graduated from Elkton High School in 1952. On December 3, 1960, he married Inez Moeller at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe where he served as an Elder until 1974 when they moved to Elkton. He joined Cross Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and trustee. He worked on the family farm until he bought a truck and hauled loads for Pigeon Co-Op, Wallace and Morley, Agri-Sales and Smith Douglas, retiring in 2011. He loved deer hunting and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Name: Suzanne Genevieve Rzyhak Winkelmann
Age: 61
Hometown: New London, North Carolina
Funeral Date: April 04, 2018
A celebration of life for Suzanne will be planned for a later date at the Old North State Club at Uwharrie Point. A gathering will be held for Suzanne and her late father John P. Rzyhak at the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde MI. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, from 3-8 pm and from 10:00 am on Wednesday morning at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin, MI until the funeral service for them at 11:00 am at. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hospice of Stanley County or your favorite SPCA. Pack your bags Suz, its time for a new adventure
She was preceded in death by her father John P. Rzyhak. Suzanne is survived by her mother Genevieve F. Rzyhak of Midland MI. She leaves behind her husband and best friend Troy Winkelmann of New London NC, Sister Barbara Rzyhak and her companion Albert Shestokas of Clearwater FL., Brother John and his wife Mary Beth Bordeaux of Hemlock MI. and their son Beau Webb, her sister thru friendship Patty Gesner and of course her beloved Pomeranian “Chi-Chiâ€.
SUZANNE GENEVIEVE (RZYHAK) WINKELMANN, Age 61, passed away Monday March 26, 2018 at her home in New London, North Carolina surrounded by her family. She was born on March 14, 1957 in Detroit Michigan, the daughter of Genevieve F (Dudzik) Rzyhak of Midland Michigan and the late John P. Rzyhak. Suzanne and Troy Winkelmann were married September 16, 1986 in Ocho Rios Jamaica. After graduating from Port Austin High School and attending Michigan State University “Suzie†moved to Clearwater Florida. After becoming a flight attendant for Piedmont Airlines in 1989, Suzie and Troy relocated to Charlotte NC. Suzie was artsy. A love of painting, a way of transforming everything she touched into something beautiful, her talent was displayed in her many shops around town.Troy and her family wish to thank her many friends from the Uwharrie Point Community for the outpouring of love and support. A special thank you to Dr. Eric Mallico, Dr. William Brinkley and the entire staff of the Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. A special thank you to Debbie Kelton for being a wonderful friend. Suzie will be missed by so many. The lives she touched will never be the same. She loved to travel, loved to shop, never met a stranger, always quick with a hug.
Name: Addie Mae Krohn
Age: 82
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 28, 2018
Services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 27 from 1 – 8 pm or Wednesday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am.
Mae is survived by her children: Debra (Mark) Smith of Bad Axe, Samuel (Mary) Krohn of Bad Axe, Karen (Gary) Etzler of Bad Axe, Patrick H. (Sylvia) Krohn of Bad Axe and Lana (Brian) Greene of Hudsonville. Her Brother-in-law: Lyle (Phyllis) Krohn. 13 Grandchildren. 18 Great-grandchildren who called her Grandma-great. Many nieces and nephews. Mae was preceded in death by her husband Donald H. Krohn, her infant son Daniel George Krohn, and her brother William Hunter.
Addie “Mae†Krohn, age 82, of Bad Axe passed away at her home on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Mae was born on May 12, 1935 in Fairgrove, MI, daughter of the late Carmen and Phebe (Murday) Hunter. She married Donald Henry Krohn on September 30, 1955. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1988. Mae worked at Hamill Manufacturing for many years and still had fond memories. She worked as a CENA for 20+ years at Courtney Manor and that was her beloved place of work. Mae loved bowling, the Detroit Tigers, playing cards, video games and of course, crossword puzzles.
Name: Henry Gucwa
Age: 76
Hometown: Sachse, TX formerly of Ubly
Funeral Date: April 21, 2018
Date of Birth: February 06, 1942
Date of Passing: March 23, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The memorial Mass for Henry will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 21 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish, Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation with Henry’s family will be on Saturday from 10:00 am until the Mass at 11:00. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Henry’s family.
Henry is survived by his sister, Barbara McNish and her husband, William of Ubly; his nephew, Jody P. Gucwa of Fowlerville; his niece Ann Marie Grissom and her husband, Steven of Westland. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Peter J. Gucwa; one sister, Joan H. Morrison.
Mr. Henry Gucwa, 76 of Sachse, TX and formerly of Ubly, passed away March 23, 2018 in Sachse. He was born on February 6, 1942 in Indiana to the late Joseph J. and Stella (Stasiak) Gucwa. He never married. Henry attended the Sweeney Country School. He graduated from St. John Elementary School and was a 1959 graduate of Ubly High School. He served in the US Navy for four years. Henry attended ITT Technology School n Detroit. He moved to Houston, TX to work for Texas Instrument. He then moved to the Dallas area, specifically, Sachse and started his own business as a salesman in the automotive parts industry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Henry loved to tinker in his workshop, aka his “Disneylandâ€.
Name: Thomas Polk
Age: 80
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 26, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 3 – 8 pm or Monday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A Knights of Columbus rosary and chalice service will be offered on Sunday at 6:30 pm followed by a scripture service at 7 pm all at the funeral home. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 46 years Patricia of Bad Axe. One Daughter – Renee Williamson of Bad Axe. Three Granddaughters – Nacole Tucker and significant other Travis of South Carolina, Jessica (Nick) Baum of Ubly and Taylor Ann (Kevin) Jones of South Carolina. Five Great- grandchildren – Emma Sueann, Andrew James, Jason Scott, Olivia Grace, Kadence. Two Sisters – Velma Dewitt of Florida and Violet Vertin of Clawson. Many Nieces and Nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by: Parents – Thomas and Clara Polk. Seven Brothers – Orville, Harvey, Stanley, Alton, Donald, Norbert and James. Four Sisters – Verla, Vivian, Evelyn and Virgene.
Thomas Polk, age 80, of Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Thomas was born on January 23, 1938 in Verona Township, son of the late Thomas and Clara (Longuski) Polk. Sr. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1956 and then served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He married Patricia Michaud on April 21, 1972 at St. Claude Catholic Church in Clinton Township, MI. Thomas was a member of St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bad Axe where he was a member of the 3rd and 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus of Bad Axe. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the American Legion of Harbor Beach. He sailed the Great Lakes for 11 years with Columbia Shipping Lines. Thomas enjoyed hunting especially in Wyoming. He loved racing his horses at the race tracks. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 30 years.
Name: Aloise Puvalowski
Age: 88
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: March 23, 2018
Date of Birth: September 25, 1929
Date of Passing: March 19, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, March 23 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Friday at St. John Catholic Church from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a Knights of Columbus rosary Thursday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Al’s family or the organization of your choice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Al’s family.
Al is survived by his children, Darlene (Gary) Klemish of Freeland, Marian (Herb) Volmering of Howell, Lennea (David) Brown of Bad Axe, Rochelle (Ray) McNally of Rockford, Michelle Puvalowski of Sterling Heights; 25 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; son-in-law, Larry (Cindy) Morell of Rose City; daughter-in-law, Loretta (Earl) Kuhn of Bad Axe; his special friend, Mary Jane Longuski of Ubly. Al was preceded by an infant son, Gerald Michael; one daughter, Debra Morell; two sons, Larry and Dennis Puvalowski; one grandson, Adam Puvalowski; three sisters, Blanche (Syl) Cook, Lucille (Stanley) Grifka, Regina Puvalowski; two brothers, Raymond (Grace) Puvalowski and Oscar (Francis) Puvalowski.
Mr. Aloise “Al†B. Puvalowski, 88 of Ubly, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Al was born on September 29, 1929 at home on Finkel Road in Harbor Beach to the late Vincent and Anna (Rumptz) Puvalowski. He married Lottie Knoblock on April 28, 1951 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Port Austin. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2005 . Al attended and graduated from the Kipper Rural School. Al raised and farmed with his family in Ubly, retiring in 1990. In addition to farming, he also worked many places in his life; Carmet, Hamil Manufacturing in both Ubly and Bad Axe, Gemini Transport, Lyntex Manufacturing as one of their drivers, Thumb Area Transit, as a bus driver at the Ubly Community Schools and Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home. Al was one of the original members and former secretary of the Ubly Fox Hunters Club. He was also a member of the Sheridan Knights of Columbus Council #12850.
Name: David K. Motley
Age: 61
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Per Dave’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Motley, of Bad Axe; his son, Matthew Motley and his wife, Dawn, of Livonia; his step-son, Lyn Tetreau and his wife, Shannon of Bad Axe; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; his mother, Joyce Motley of Brighton; his brothers, Ken Motley of Whitmore Lake, and Larry Motley and his wife, Carol of Pinckney; his sister, Diane Beckley and her husband, Rick of Whitmore Lake; brothers-in-law, Willard Louks and his wife, Charlotte of Indianapolis, Indiana and Bob Abraham and his wife, Sue of Bad Axe; sister-in-law, Judy Drabek of Bad Axe; and several nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his in-laws, Alfred and Wanda Louks; his brother in law, Bruce Drabek and his sister-in-law, Betty (Bill) Bardell.
David K. Motley, 61, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2018 at Huron Medical Center. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 22, 1956 to Joyce (Jones) and the late Herbert Motley. On August 29, 1998, he married Peggy Louks in Gaylord, Michigan. Dave worked at General Motors Powertrain, retiring after thirty years. He enjoyed watching old western movies, watching football and spending time with his dog, Jasmin.
Name: Bill Denbrock
Age: 88
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
A private memorial will be held in the near future. In addition, the Bill Denbrock Big Band will plan a memorial concert to be announced. Arrangements by Carman Funeral Home check carmanfh.com for dates and times and video.
Bill is survived by his wife Nancy and her five children, Scott Mason, Lynn (Gary) Stair and their daughters Kaitlynn and Kylee, Rick Mason, Kent (Jessica) McKimmy and their daughters Kiera and Kaylana, and Clark McKimmy and his daughters Rayleigh and Delaney and also Bill’s three children, Robert Denbrock, Terry (Billy) Westen and their son Drew (Katie) and grandson Damian, and Mark (Melody) Denbrock and his son Chad. A highlight of his life was spending time with his granddaughters.
Bill Denbrock, age 88 of Bad Axe, passed away March 15, 2018. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan on June 23, 1929 to Bernard and Pauline Denbrock. Bill graduated from Marshall High School, class of 1947. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Michigan State. Bill married his wife, Nancy, on April 17, 1996. Throughout his life, music was one of Bill’s greatest passions. He began playing the saxophone at an early age and was a very talented musician. In college, Bill played in the Michigan State Spartan Marching Band. Upon graduating, he became a band director and music educator and spent the majority of his career at Laker High School. As a gifted saxophone player, Bill played in several musical groups ranging from The Staccatos to larger ensembles like the Community Band and The Bob Olsen Big Band, which later became The Bill Denbrock Big Band. His 14 piece ensemble performed countless concerts, benefits and events throughout the area for more than 30 years, specializing in big band, swing, and jazz music. Bill was an adjudicator, traveling across the state judging high school band competitions. Bill was an avid photographer. In 1987, he and Nancy established Bill Denbrock Photography focusing on weddings and family portraits. An enthusiastic golfer, Bill enjoyed playing in several leagues. Bill’s passions included chess, history,reading and following his favorite sports teams, especially the Spartans.
Name: Dorothy Camara
Age: 70
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: March 15, 2018
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday March 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Cremation has taken place and burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. There will be visitation at the church on Thursday from 10am until the time of service. Arrangements are being handled by the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Joseph, of Port Austin; three children, Maria (Tom) Hoebeke, Gina (Bob) Rossi, and Vince Camarda; 8 grandchildren, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Hoebeke, Thomas Hoebeke, Douglas Reske, Frank Camarda, Vincent Camarda, Anthony Camarda, and Rachel Camarda; and 6 great-grandchildren, Aaron Inda, Reese Hoebeke, Joseph Hoebeke, Taylor Elliott, Joshua Elliott, and John Elliott. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Camarda and her grandson, James R. Jones II.
Dorothy Camarda, 70, of Port Austin, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on April 27, 1947 in Toronto, Canada. Dorothy married Joseph Camarda in May of 1980 at St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church in Warren. Dorothy and Joseph moved from Warren to Port Austin in 1996. She worked at the Franklin Inn in Bad Axe and enjoyed spending her time with her family.
Name: Alan J. Messing
Age: 69
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: March 15, 2018
Funeral Mass for Allen will be Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 12 pm at the Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Allen will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at church, beginning at 11 am until time of services at 12 pm. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held on Wednesday at 7pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Allen is survived by his wife Shirley Messing of Ruth, and children: Kevin (Emma) Messing of Chesterfield, Angela Messing and Aspen Lagman of Albuquerque, NM, Keith (Rita) Messing of Harbor Beach, Kelly Messing of Saginaw, Amy (Matt) Thompson of Freeland, Jason Messing of San Diego, 4 grandchildren: Teagan, Rogan, Austin, Brady, his siblings: Ed (Margie) Messing of Minden City, Herb (Phyllis) Messing of Madison Heights, Mary June Eidenberger of Sisters, OR, Joann (Gerald) Cleary of Minden City, Curly (Judy) Messing of Ubly, Richard (Jane) Messing of Harbor Beach, Bill (Diane) Messing of Minden City, Estelle (Eugene) Wagg of Folsom, CA, Elaine (Eugene) Mazure of Ubly, Erma (Marvin) Cook of Ubly, Margie (Robert) Susalla of Clio, Janet (James) Thom of Folsom, CA, brothers and sisters-in-law: Fred (Glenda) Swartz of Harbor Beach, Charles (Judy) Swartz of Harbor Beach, Delores Pawlowski of Harbor Beach, Robert (Sherry) Swartz of Harbor Beach, Patricia (Jack) Emerick of Port Hope, and James (Rita) Swartz of Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Theresa in 1969, his parents, Roman and Clara Messing, Gertrude Susalla Messing, his mother and father-in-law Angeline and Norman Swartz, and brothers and sisters-in-law: Sheila Messing, Bob Eidenberger, Lylan & Albert Kucharczyk, Mildred & Norbert Kozfkay, and Robert Pawlowski.
ALLEN J. MESSING, age 69 of Ruth, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home under hospice care. He was born on March 25, 1948, in Harbor Beach, to the late Roman and Clara (Kirsch) Messing. Allen and Shirley Swartz were united in marriage on October 12, 1968 at OLLH Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. Allen graduated from the Ruth Sts. Peter and Paul High School in 1966. He worked on the farm, and then retired from Tower Automotive after 23 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Knight of Columbus Council 11432 of Harbor Beach. He enjoyed gardening, playing euchre, bowling hunting, and watching the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions.
Name: Maida Irene Fuller
Age: 91
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: March 14, 2018
Date of Birth: February 03, 1927
Date of Passing: March 10, 2018
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 3-8pm. The funeral service will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Son’s Life Missionary Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will take place at Wednesday, 3pm, at Riverside Cemetery in Elkton.
Maida is survived by her children: Dr. Dell (Holly) Fuller of Bozeman, Montana, Ronald (Karlene) Fuller of Coralville, Iowa, Nancy (Gary) Rohlfs of Whitmore Lake, MI, Paul (Debra) Fuller of Gagetown, MI, David (Marcia) Fuller of Belgrade, Montana and Timothy Fuller of Bozeman, Montana; grandchildren, Marcus, Meghan, Alison, Emily, Drew, Christina, Christopher, Jennifer, David, Andrea, Randi, Stefanie, Jacob, Paul, Jonathan and Claudia; and 19 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Maida was born in Elkton on February 3, 1927, to Otto “Art†Ewald and Rosa (Kercher) Ewald. After graduating from high school, she worked as a Teacher’s Aide for 15 years. She married Gerald C. Fuller on January 8, 1949, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Elkton. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2012. Maida was very active with the Gideon’s, was a prayer warrior, taught Sunday School, loved singing in the choir, was the Fairgrove Village Treasurer for many years, and was active with many state and national elections. She and her husband were also very active at Bay Shore Camp and attended their assembly every summer. Maida also enjoyed playing games, watching the Detroit Pistons, U of M Hockey, and the Detroit Tigers. She was an active supporter of Youth for Christ, enjoyed traveling and joking around, and had a special glimmer in her eye.
Name: Marlene B. Harbin
Age: 83
Hometown: Marlette, formerly of Romeo
Funeral Date: March 22, 2018
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Thursday March 22, 2018 in Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. Interment is in Colfax Township Cemetery, Bad Axe. Memorials may be made to Marlette VFW Post#4837. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette
Marlene is survived by her children: Linda Goertler of Las Vegas, NV, Terry (Annette) Harbin of Troy, Michael (Linda) Harbin of Harbor Beach, Ray (Sally) Harbin of Washington; grandchildren: Dawn Goertler , Lee (Julie) Harbin, Lisa (Tim) Burkhard, Pam Croninger, Julie Croninger, Brian Croninger, Aaron (Colleen) Seitz, Christy Seitz, Alicia Harbin; great grandchildren: Blaine (Taylor) Goertler, Gregory, Ashley, Matthew, Alexia, Abby, Aaron, Maverick, Noah, Hudson; great great grandchildren: Rylyn, Breven, Easton and Elliah. Also left to remember Marlene is her brother and sister-in-law, Darrel and Betty Rapson of Pigeon; many nieces and nephews. Marlene is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Michael Goertler; sister, Onnalee Bensinger; brothers: Thomas Rapson, Dale (Pat) Rapson.
Marlene B. Harbin, 83, of Marlette, formerly of Romeo, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Covenant Medical Center Cooper Campus, Saginaw. She was born February 8, 1935 in Macomb County the fourth of five children born to Thomas Earl and Dessalee (Stickle) Rapson. She married Cecil Ray Harbin June 28, 1952. He died December 28, 1981. Marlene later married Richard Thomas Harbin August 3, 1985 in St. John Lutheran Church, Romeo. He died February 20, 2015. Marlene graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1953 where she sang in the choir. She worked for the dry cleaners in Bad Axe for a time, at the same time keeping the books for Cecil’s milk route. After selling the milk route they moved to Virginia. It was during their time in Virginia that the opportunity to start an Adult Foster Care Home arose. Marlene worked hard managing their Adult Foster Care Homes in Romeo and Harbor Beach. Not only managing, she was hands on with the clients and the day to day running the business. Over the years Marlene bowled on several leagues in the Thumb, she enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, reading, working crossword puzzles. She also liked to visit the casinos and always came home a winner. Marlene enjoyed watching NASCAR on television and sports, especially the Detroit Lions.
Name: Shirley Bongiovanni
Age: 94
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 13, 2018
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 12 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 am until the service time at 12 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
She is survived by: 2 sons-Thomas Bongiovanni of Rochester Hills and Donald (Veronica) Bongiovanni of Sterling Heights. 4 Grandchildren: Carrie (Steve) Mariuz, Rachel (Scott) Hewins, Christopher (Sarah) Bongiovanni and Tyler (Stacie) Bongiovanni. 10 Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter June Verbanic.
Shirley Bongiovanni, age 94, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on May 28, 1923 in Detroit. She married Charles Bongiovanni on June 21, 1941 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2013.
Name: Clayton S. Hall
Age: 87
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: March 10, 2018
Funeral Services for Clayton will be Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 1 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Burial will take place at New River Cemetery. Visitation for Clayton will be on Friday, from 2-8pm at the funeral home, and on Saturday beginning at 12 pm until time of services at 1pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Clayton is survived by his nephews: Ben Smith and Doug Smith, both of Port Hope, and good friends Frank and Mary Ann Porzondek of Port Hope, and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Ethel (Frank) Smith.
Clayton S. Hall, age 87 of Port Hope, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Hillside AFC in Snover. He was born on November 21, 1930 in Huron Township, to the late Sidney and Katiebell (Weatherhead) Hall. Clayton farmed his whole life, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, was a mason, and a member of the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsmen Club.
Name: Robert Edward Labor
Age: 79
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 10, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at St. Hubert Parish - Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Rob Howe. Burial will be in Colfax Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 1 – 8 pm or Saturday at the church 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
Robert is survived by his wife Marilyn of Bad Axe. 1 Son – Gary (Mary) Labor of Bad Axe. 1 Daughter – Linda (Andrew) Wolschlager of Danville, Indiana. 6 Grandchildren - Trevor, Tyler, Katlyn, and Cynthia Labor, Kortney Leeson and Ashlyn Wolschlager. 1 Great-grandchild - Lillianna. He was preceded in death by one sister, Josephine Owers.
Robert Edward Labor, age 79, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home. Robert was born on January 27, 1939 in Argyle, son of the late Christian and Lavinia (Moorse) Labor. He married Marilyn Brown on June 29, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Bob graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1957. He was the manager of Michigan Livestock Exchange in Cass City from 1963 to 2000. He then became part owner of Great Lakes Cattle Marketing Company from 2000 to 2012. Bob enjoyed his grandchildren, bowling, casinos, and his poker buddies.
Name: Patricia M. Schwalm
Age: 80
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: March 10, 2018
Private services will be Saturday, March 10th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Elkton with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating and burial in the Caseville Township Cemetery. The family would like to thank Patricia’s caregivers Shelly and Shirley for their wonderful care.
Surviving is her husband of 63 years, Gale; daughters, Cindy Langley of Pigeon and Pam Christner of Caseville; grandchildren, Jason, Chris, Matt, Rebecca, Jamie and Kayla; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Mariah, Colin, Brady, Ashton, Madalynn, Brantley, Aleeya and Aubrey. Preceding her in death was her son, Randy; great-granddaughter, Nora Mae Stefan and sister, Shirley Kraft.
Patricia M. Schwalm, 80, of Caseville, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her home under hospice. Patricia was born May 25, 1937 in Detroit to the late James and Elizabeth (Langley) Kelly and moved to Huron County with her family at 5 years of age. She was a graduate of Caseville Schools. On November 7, 1954, she was united in marriage to Gale Schwalm at the Caseville Methodist Church. Patricia was a farm wife like no other, worked horses, drove tractor, milked cows, baled hay, all while raising three children. She sang in the church choir many years and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, puzzles and playing Aggravation.
Name: Judith D. Gordon
Age: 75
Hometown: Verona Township, MI
Funeral Date: March 09, 2018
Date of Birth: September 27, 1942
Date of Passing: March 05, 2018
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Judith will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bad Axe. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place in the spring at Verona Township Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Family Discretionary Fund Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Judy is survived by her sons: Steve Gordon and his wife, Lisa, of Dexter, Michigan; Kirk Gordon and his wife, Praema, of Milan, Michigan; and William (Billy) Gordon and his wife, Jonna, of Waterford, Michigan; her daughters: Lisa McKenzie and her husband, Hugh, of McKinney, Texas and Michelle (Mickey) Smalley of Bad Axe; her grandchildren: Ryan McKenzie, Abby, Joe, Ben, Meghan, Bethany, Noah and Seth Gordon and Madelyn and Ethan Smalley. She is also survived by her brother Paul Allen and her sisters, Ruth Ann Puvaloski, Charlene Stanton and Elaine Lester; and her sister-in-law, Jeri (Dennis) Sharpe; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Allen; her sister, Carol Allen and her father & mother-in-law, Vinton (Meryl) Gordon and her brother-in-law, Arthur (Delores) Gordon.
Judith D. Gordon, 75, of Verona Township, passed away on March 5, 2018 at Huron Medical Center. She was born in Ubly, Michigan on September 27, 1942 to the late Robert and Evelyn Allen. Judy graduated from Ubly High School in 1960. On June 9, 1962, she married the love of her life, William (Bill) Gordon. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2001. She was known as the neighborhood second mom (Ma Gordon). She was a book-keeper for Cooks T.V. and worked for Wash King. In her younger years, she loved to bowl and play Bingo. She loved horses, cooking and hosting dinners and cook-outs for all her family, friends and neighbors. Her favorite hang-out spot was at the Verona Tavern. She was a very generous, loving person and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Name: Danny Simon
Age: 59
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 07, 2018
Services will be held on Wedesday, March 7, 2018 at 3 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 pm until the service time at 3 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome. com
Danny is survived by his mother Luella (Dolly) Simon of Bad Axe. 1 Brother – Jack (Annie) Simon of Bad Axe. 1 Sister – Barbara Velliquette of Bad Axe. 3 Nephews – Jason, Justin and Joshua. 3 Nieces – Jennie, Stefanie and Katie. Danny was predeceased by his father Jack Simon. 1 Sister – Jeanette Maas.
Danny Simon, age 59, of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Danny was born in Detroit on March 2, 1959, son of Jack and Luella (Griffin) Simon. Danny enjoyed the Detroit Tigers and he loved being around and conversing with people wherever he went.
Name: Donna Jean Walsh
Age: 91
Hometown: Austin Township, MI
Funeral Date: March 08, 2018
Date of Birth: June 29, 1926
Date of Passing: March 04, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am, Thursday, March 8 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Freiburg. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 2-8 pm and Thursday from 10-11 am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church only. Memorials have been requested to the St. Ignatius Perpetual Cemetery Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Donna’s family.
Donna is survived by her children, Linda (Robert) McClain of Palmetto, FL, James (Cheryl) Walsh of White Lake, Rochelle (Donald) Weber of San Diego, CA, Cindy (Michael) Smith of Tarpon Springs, FL, David (Karen) Walsh of Ubly, Nancy (Kevin) Walsh Hrabcak of Cass City; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter. Donna was preceded in death by four siblings, Clem, Isma, June and Jay.
Mrs. Donna Jean Walsh, 91 of Austin Township passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Northwood Meadows in Cass City. Donna was born on June 29, 1926 in Sandusky to the late Ira and Vera (Holstine) Smith. She married Michael J. Walsh on February 18, 1943 in Abilene, TX. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2006. Donna attended the Freiburg Country School. She worked as a Rosie the Riveter for a few years. She moved to the Ubly during WWII. Michael joined Donna once the war was over and they raised their children while she worked by Michael’s side on their family farm. Donna was a parishioner at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish where she was a former member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed ceramics, reading, traveling to the Lawrence Welk Resort and visiting with Archie and Penny Guigar.
Name: Donna Marie Goniwicha
Age: 74
Hometown: Paw Paw, MI
Funeral Date: March 06, 2018
The family will receive guests on Monday, March 5, 2018 beginning at 4:00 p.m. until at 8:00 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 West Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, where a Rosary service will commence at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will follow on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Paw Paw, with Fr. Joseph Xavier officiating. Cremation will follow. The family request memorial contributions be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
She is survived by her loving husband Richard Goniwicha. Also surviving are their four children, Sylvester (Robin) Goniwicha, Daniel (Darcy) Goniwicha, Brenda (Jerry Melchor) Goniwicha and Rebecca (David Green) Slater, seven grandchildren, Kevin Goniwicha, Matthew (Stephanie) Goniwicha, Danielle (Joe Lafave) Forster, Scott (Autumn Hudson) Forster, Kyle (Stacie Salefske) Slater, Jonathon (Autumn Mowery) Goniwicha and Jesse Goniwicha, two great grandchildren, Conley Goniwicha and Chandler Forster and one sister, Evelyn (Alan) Witkowsky. Donna is preceded in death by two grandchildren, Katlyn Slater and Joshua Goniwicha.
Donna Marie Goniwicha, age 74, of Paw Paw, passed away March 2, 2018. She was born in Harbor Beach, June 13, 1943 to the late Laverne and Sylvia (Kozal) Terbrack. She married Richard Goniwicha at St’s Peter & Paul Catholic Church on November 6, 1965. Donna attended St’s Peter & Paul Catholic Church and School in Ruth Michigan, where she graduated from high school. She spent her early years as a homemaker, raising the family and working on crafting projects that included quilting, creating treasured pieces for her family. Donna also enjoyed baking and cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren. A giver at heart, Donna would do anything possible to help others. She was a longtime volunteer and parishioner at the Catholic churches she attended through the years – St. Joseph’s Church, Rapson; St. Ambrose Church, Delton; St. Ann’s Church, Richland and Saint Mary’s Church, Paw Paw. Once the children left home, Donna went to work at Meijer for several years.
Name: Barbara A. Henderson
Age: 94
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 07, 2018
Funeral service for Barbara will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church with Pastor Jerry Sutton officiating. Burial will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery; pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel and at the church on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church or to Compassus Hospice. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Barb is survived by her four children: Larry Henderson and his wife, Genny, of Bad Axe, Shelda Rea and her husband, Mike, of Cass City, Rodney Henderson and his wife, Sharon of Middleville, Michigan and Tyden “Ty†Henderson and his wife, Amy, of Pigeon; eleven grandchildren: Tim (Sandee) Henderson, Becky Henderson, Ted (Robyn) Henderson, Barbie (Jeff) Iagulli, John (Rachel) Rea, Andrea (Jeff) Vancamp, Will Henderson, Diana Henderson, Cortney (Kyle) Jekelek, Dustin (Danielle) Henderson and Christine Henderson; fifteen great-grandchildren: Noah, Jacob, Brandon, Moses, Paige, Aiden, Taylor, Shawn, Owen, Aubrey, Lincoln, Lizzy, Hannah, Rebecca and Vayl and two step-great grandchildren: Thomas and Andrew; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Edmund and James, and her two sisters, Flora and Mildred.
Barbara A. Henderson, 94, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2018 at Northwood Meadows Assisted Living in Cass City under Compassus Hospice care. Barbara was born in Applegate, Michigan on April 7, 1923 to the late William E. and Mary E. Paterson. On June 30, 1944, she married Wm. Harold Henderson in Sandusky, Michigan. He preceded her in death in August 2002. She owned and operated the Henderson Sales family business for thirty-five years. Barb attended the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. She loved to travel to Florida for the winter, was an avid reader, enjoyed crafting, teaching Sunday school, entertaining others with dinner parties and spending time with her friends, church, and family, especially her grandchildren.
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