Name: Eleanor C. Wasielewski
Age: 98
Hometown: Tyre
Funeral Date: February 06, 2013
Date of Birth: February 20, 1914
Date of Passing: February 03, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Wednesday, February 6 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Peter Nwokoye, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Ubly in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 3:30-9 pm and Wednesday from 10-11 am at St. Mary Church only. There will be a rosary Tuesday at 4 pm at the funeral home by the St. Mary Rosary Sodality. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Eleanor’s family.
Eleanor is survived by two daughters, Maxine (Joseph) Rutkowski of Ubly, Marie (Larry) Ritter of Bad Axe; nine grandchildren, Kenneth (Linda) Rutkowski, Albert (Geraldine) Rutkowski, Lynette (Larry) Ciejka, Doreen Rutkowski, Dean Rutkowski and special friend, Margo Valancia, Barbara Ritter, Duane (Tina) Ritter, Laura Diab Agha, Karl (Renee) Ritter; 16 great grandchildren, Connie Rutkowski and fiancé, Daniel Radloff, Brenda Rutkowski, Jason Rutkowski and special friend, Jessie Farmer, Lisa Rutkowski, Eric Rutkowski, Tammy Rutkowski and fiancé Thomas Drinnon II, Danial Rutkowski, Kevin Rutkowski, Becky Rutkowski, Anthony Rutkowski and fiancee Adrienne Schramski, Marianne (Ray) Rollet, Tracy (Matthew) Renspurger, Terry Goetze, Trista (Joshua) Smith, Nevaeh Ritter, Brady Ritter; three step great grandchildren, Kyle, Paige and Dylan Clement; six great great grandchildren, Kolby, Sydney, Ashlee, Brooke Renspurger, Anikah Ritter and Wyett Goetze; godchildren, Laverne Oparka, Marian Swartz, Lois Tezak, Alice Maffongelli, Kenneth Rutkowski and Barbara Ritter. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Irene Oparka, Bertha Ertman and Florence Bismack; seven brothers, Clements, Isadore, Sylvester “Bob”, Walter, John, Ervin “Chick” and Archie Ertman; two great grandsons, Arthur W. Thorp II and Max H. Ritter.
Mrs. Eleanor C. Wasielewski, 98 of Tyre, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe. Eleanor was born on February 20, 1914 in Parisville to the late Joseph and Josephine (Gliniecki) Ertman. She married Theodore Wasielewski on November 10, 1934 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. She preceded her in death on September 9, 1976. Eleanor attended high school in Hamtramck. She worked at Dominick General Store in Tyre for years and was a homemaker. Eleanor was a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville since 1980 where she was a member of the St. Mary Rosary Sodality. She assisted with the parish fish fries at St. Ignatius Church in Freiburg. She enjoyed gardening and playing pinochle, euchre and bingo.
Name: Ida Elvin
Age: 94
Hometown: Colfax Township
Funeral Date: February 09, 2013
Ida will be at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe where friends and family may pay their respects from 3-8 pm on Friday, February 8, and prior to a service which will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, Feb. 9, at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Ida is survived by one daughter-in-law, Theresa Bailey, of St. Charles, MI, three grandchildren, Timothy, Daniel (Laura), and Deborah (Scott) Bailey. Ida is also survived by three great-grandchildren who were very precious to her, Jenna, Taylor, and Grayson. Ida is survived by one sister, Lillian Edmunds, of Adrian, MI. Ida was predeceased by one son, Guy Bailey, and brothers and sisters, Rita, Robert, Guy, Inez, and Edward. Ida was also blessed to have many nephews and nieces who enjoyed her company over the years.
Ida Elvin, 94, former longtime resident of Colfax Township, peacefully passed from this world on Friday, February 1, 2013, while residing in Chesaning Nursing Care Center in Chesaning, Michigan. Ida was born Ida Carli on May 13, 1918, in Labelle, Pennsylvania, to Agostino and Mary Carli. The family moved to Michigan in 1930. Ida first married Shirley Benjamin Bailey, of Ubly, Michigan, in 1936. Following the death of Shirley Benjamin Bailey Ida married Elwin Maxwell in 1941, in Washington Township of Sanilac County. Ida and Elwin owned, and operated, a farm there until his passing in 1963. Ida later married James Morgan, and following his passing, married Arnold William Elvin in August of 1971 in Bad Axe, Michigan. Together they lived on a farm in Colfax Township. Arnold Elvin predeceased her in 2006. Ida was well known for her flowers that she proudly grew and her passion for cooking all types of dishes. Ida was also involved in ceramics, and for many years would be part of the daily group of friends that would meet at McDonalds
Name: Helen Marie Haley
Age: 80
Hometown: Colfax Township
Funeral Date: February 05, 2013
Date of Birth: December 19, 1932
Date of Passing: February 01, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe with Rev. Donald Stroud officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www. macalpinefuneralhome.com.
Helen is survived by her children, Stan (Marie) Haley of Rapson, Gary (Diane) Haley of Elkton, Randy (Sandi) Haley of Kinde, Michael Haley of Hawley, MN, and Melissa (Chris) Parrish of Bad Axe; grandchildren, Tracy (Brian) Grow, Tina (Jason) Majeski, Shawn (Carrie) Haley, Sara (Brian) Lubeski, Jeff (Brandi) Haley, Gary (Mandy Harmer) Haley, Erica (Jamie) Stein, David Haley, Connor Parrish and Haley Parrish; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Haley, Matt Haley, Johnny Majeski, Jordan Haley, Alivia Lubeski, Isaac Haley, Oliver Haley, KayLynn Haley, and Allen Haley; four sisters, Mary Westerling, Judy Smith, Peggy Ahearn, and Millie Bowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; granddaughter, Ashley Haley; grandson, David Parrish and great-grandson, Ethan Haley;
Helen Marie Haley, age 80, resident of Colfax Township, passed away Friday, February 01, 2013 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born December 19, 1932 in Ohio. Helen Weisbroadt and Carl Haley were united in marriage on December 19, 1953.
Name: Philip Lee Robinson
Age: 71
Hometown: Cass City
Funeral Date: February 05, 2013
Date of Birth: September 26, 1941
Date of Passing: February 01, 2013
Funeral Home: Kranz Funeral Home
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Bala and Sr. Maria Dina Puddu, MC officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Robinson: Kenny Grifka, Tom Guinther, Maynard Stine, Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund, Home and Hospice Advantage or American Diabetes Association. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City 7 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2013 Vigil Service in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church
Phil is survived by his wife, Sandy; children: Annette (Robert) Brown of Oxford, Gary Robinson of Cass City, Edward Robinson of Caro, Connie (Jerry) Ezell of Greenville, SC, Vicky Robinson of Cass City; grandchildren: Brent Robinson, Hailie Robinson, Derick Robinson, Timothy Ezell, Ryan Robinson; brothers: Larry (Sharon) Robinson of Caro, Kevin (Clarice) Robinson of Ubly; sister, Rebecca (Kevin) O'Connor of Minden City; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Gladys and his brothers, Daniel and Dennis Robinson.
Philip L. Robinson, 71, of Cass City died following a short illness Friday, February 1, 2013 in his home. He was born September 26, 1941 in Bad Axe to Clifford and Gladys (Dickinson) Robinson. He married Sandra Kathryn Janowiak May 25, 1963 in Ubly. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Philip graduated from Ubly High School in 1960. He joined the U.S. Army serving from 1960 until 1962, spending 18 months in Germany. He began his work at General Motors, Pontiac in 1963 where he worked as a production worker retiring after over 30 years. After retirement Philip attended Barber School in Flint. He owned and operated his own barber shop in Cass City for 19 years retiring a second time in 2011. Phil was a member of Cass City VFW Post #3644, St. Pancratius Catholic Church and the Cass City-Gagetown Knights of Columbus Council #8892. He was a former member of the Cass City Lions Club. Phil enjoyed playing softball on the Sunday and Monday Leagues. He played on the McCarty Trucking, Tyll's, and Colony House teams. Phil enjoyed baseball and managed and coached little league, Babe Ruth league, girls little league and girls traveling league. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and belonged to the Wolverine Association Horse Shoe Club and the M46 Association Horse Shoe Club winning two state titles. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing on the Monday Night Senior League, especially golfing with his grandson, Ryan.
Name: Ruby D. Kivel
Age: 90
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: February 03, 2013
Date of Birth: December 16, 1922
Date of Passing: January 31, 2013
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Ruby will be Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 3 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home, with High Priest Dan Nowiski officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Ruby will be on Saturday, from 2-8pm at the funeral home, and on Sunday beginning at 2pm until time of services at 3 pm.
Ruby is survived by her daughter Karen Kivel of Harbor Beach, 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren. Ruby was preceded in death by a son Larry Kivel, daughter Sharon O’Henley, and brothers: Archie Dickinson and Cecil Manard.
RUBY D. KIVEL, age 90 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1922 in Owendale, to the late Jay and Maggie (Welsh) Dickinson. Ruby and Orville Kivel were united in marriage in 1941. He preceded her in death on December 14, 1966. Ruby worked at the Polewach Store for 36 years. She was a faithful member of the Community of Christ Church, and enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening and dancing.
Name: Bernice E Polega
Age: 85
Hometown: Bay City, Mi
Funeral Date: February 08, 2013
Date of Birth: April 12, 1927
Date of Passing: January 31, 2013
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Bernice Polega will be on Friday at 12:00 noon at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 am on the morning of the funeral at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Bernice is survived by a daughter, Caroline Witzke and her husband Lee of Bay City; two sons, Duane and friend Tami of Porterfield, Wisconsin and Dean and his wife, Angle of Freeland, MI. Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Cherie (Bob) Swick, Sheila (Kevin) Tomlinson, Rod (Linda) Butch, Shiolohe Polega, Zachary (Delvinia) Polega, Anita Maykowski, Ashton Polega, Cameron Polega and Dalton Polega and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother; Eleanor Zimpkoski, Virginia Polega, and Leo Zimpkowski.
Bernice E. Polega, 85 of Bay City, formerly of Bad Axe died unexpectedly Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Carriage House in Bay City. She was born the daughter of the late Albert and Susie (Inda) Zimpkoski on April 12, 1927 in Dwight Township. Bernice and Floyd Polega were married on Janaury 20, 1945 in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin by the Rev. Joseph Dudek. Floyd preceded her in death on November 5, 1996.
Name: Delmer McAlpine
Age: 77
Hometown: Elkton, Mi
Funeral Date: February 01, 2013
Date of Birth: October 20, 1935
Date of Passing: January 29, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, February 1, at the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton. Rev. William O’Nan, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call from 2 to 9 PM Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Memorials may be given to Elkton Lions Leader Dog, Words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Marty; three children, Tawney McAlpine Kevin McAlpine and Melissa Randall all of Elkton; his grandchildren, Savanna McAlpine, Seth Randall and Brittnie Harbin; his brother, Dave (Hazel) McAlpine of Pigeon and sisters, Charlene (Jim) Trisch of Pickford, GeorgeAnn (Dave) Macdowell of Elkton, Sandy (Ron) Brill of Caro, Carol (Bill) Bodziak and Christina Klowoski of Elkton. Preceding him in death was a son Delmer Jr., brother, Delbert and two sisters, Joann Swastyn and Judy McAlpine.
Delmer McAlpine, age 77, of Elkton died Tuesday afternoon at Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. He was born October 20, 1935, in Caro to the late George and Iva (Kipfer) McAlpine and moved to Elkton with his family in his youth. After returning home from his service in the US Army for two years, Delmer began working at Active Industries in 1964, where he was employed for 47 years retiring August 3, 2001. On August 4, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marjorie “Marty” Geath at the Elkton Methodist parsonage and lived and raised their family in Elkton. He was a long time member of the Elkton Lions Club. Delmer enjoyed hunting, bowling and playing pool. He had been going to the Owendale Speedway since it opened in 1964 first as a driver and pit crew and then as a spectator. He was also an avid NASCAR fan.
Name: Charles Bongiovanni
Age: 92
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: January 31, 2013
Date of Birth: October 24, 1920
Date of Passing: January 28, 2013
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11 am. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Elder Robert Athey. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday from 2-8 pm. or Thursday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am.
Survived by: wife-Shirley Bongiovanni of Bad Axe. 2 sons—Thomas Bongiovanni of Rochester Hills. Donald Bongiovanni of Sterling Heights. 1 daughter—June Verbanic of Bad Axe. 4 grandchi1dren—Carrie Rachel, Christopher, and Tyler. 6 great grandchildren-Tony, Sarah, Emily, Nicholas, Sophie,and Alex.
Charles Bongiovanni, age 92, of Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. He was born on October 24, 1920 in Detroit, son of the late Dominic and Consetta (Napoli) Bongiovanni. He married Shirley Mueller on June 21, 1941 in Detroit, Charles was an avid gardener and fisherman. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War ll.
Name: Arthur Kriewall
Age: 83
Hometown: Owasso, Oklahoma
Funeral Date: February 04, 2013
Funeral Services for Art in will be on Monday, February, 4, 2013 at 1 pm, at St. John Lutheran Church, with Rev. Greg Eilers officiating. Burial will follow in the Marquardt Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach from 1-6pm, with a scripture service taking place at 6 pm. Visitation on Monday will be in the church starting at 12 noon until time of services at 1pm.
Loving family members include: His wife of over 53 years; Sharon, of the home Two sons; Kevin Kriewall and his wife Cheryl, of Claremore, OK Randy Kriewall, of St. Louis, Missouri Daughter; Katie Langelier and her husband Ernie, of Grand Junction, Colorado Two grandchildren; Kalise Kriewall Caitlin Kriewall Brother; John Kriewall and his wife Marla, of Port Hope, Michigan He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Victor Kriewall and William Kriewall, and a sister, Ottilia Sonik.
Arthur “Art” Kriewall was born June 5, 1929, at Port Hope, Michigan, to Ralph Edward and Hulda Augustia (Pochert) Kriewall. He died Monday, January 28, 2013, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 83 years. Art was reared and educated in Michigan and graduated with the Port Hope High School Class of 1947. He continued his education attending Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where he earned his degree in electrical engineering. He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably as a pilot with the United States Air Force. Art was married June 20, 1959, in Detroit to Sharon Lee Clancey. He spent most of his working life as an electrical engineer with McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church in Owasso. After his retirement, Art worked as a bus driver in Missouri and in Owasso for the school system. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes including working on cars and restoring vintage tractors.
Name: Ryan Z.. Shemka
Age: 19
Hometown: Colfax Township & Texas
Funeral Date: April 01, 2013
Date of Birth: January 19, 1994
Date of Passing: January 28, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be celebrated 12:00 Noon Monday, April 1, at St Columbkille Catholic Church. Fr. Joseph Griffin, will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Visitation will be from 2pm to 9pm Sunday March 31st, as well as 9am - 11am Monday April 1st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Prosession to follow the service at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Memorial donation may be given to Make A Wish Foundation and words of condolence may be shared at http://www.cfcelkton.com/.
Surviving are his parents, Terri Shemka of Columbus, TX and Dennis Shemka of Bad Axe, MI; his brother, Evan; grandparents, Ray and Alicia Morneau of Columbus, TX and LaVerne and Mary Shemka of Port Hope; aunts and uncles, Dale & Pam Graves of TX, Bonnie Ziel of Kinde, Nancy & Brian Finkel of Sterling Heights, Ken & Kim Shemka of Verona, Sharon & Steve Zurek of Harbor Beach, Linda & Dave Volmering of Ruth, Steve & Kathy Shemka of Owendale, Barb & Gary Carpenter of Kinde, Duane & Liz Shemka of Verona, Charlene & Gerard Kubacki of Ruth and Pauline & Eric Voelker of Pigeon, also 33 first cousins and many more family members.
Ryan grew up in the Elkton area and attended Laker Junior High until moving to Columbus, Texas in 2008. There he attended Columbus ISD, graduating in 2012. Shortly after graduating, he returned to Huron County. Ryan was a past member of St Columbkille Catholic Church, the Elkton Cub Scouts, Columbus FFA and was a cross country runner.
Name: Stephen R. Smith
Age: 52
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: February 02, 2013
Date of Birth: May 16, 1960
Date of Passing: January 28, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2013 at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with Father Robert Pare presiding. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with a prayer service at 7:30pm. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
Stephen is survived by his mother Patricia, brothers Kris of Boston, Jeff (Marcy), and sister Robyn, both of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; nieces Kailey and Bekka Smith of Wisconsin. He also had numerous aunts, uncles and cousins located all around the country and state. Stephen’s warmth, sense of humor, his love of people, and acceptance of his handicap defined him and he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert T. Smith in June 2012.
Stephen R. Smith, 52, of Caseville, died suddenly Monday, January 28, 2013 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Stephen was born May 13, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. Stephen was the son of Patricia (Buchalski) Smith and the late Robert T. Smith. The Smith family moved to Caseville when Steve was in the third grade. He attended the Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Schools graduating in 1978 with a scholar/athlete award. He went on to get his bachelor's degree in construction management from Michigan State University. Steve was an avid sportsman having been a participant in four high school sports. His favorite and most accomplished sport was basketball. Stephen also loved his boat and spent many a summer evening fishing for walleye and perch. Steve began his career path at the age of 14 when he started working with his father’s construction company on a part time basis. He was a talented cabinet maker and designer. He moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in 2006 where he and his brother, Jeff, and sister-in-law Marcy started a wood products manufacturing plant. When he could no longer work in his business or enjoy his hobbies of woodworking or fishing due to his muscle disease, he moved back to Caseville in April of 2012, in the care of his parents.
Name: Bernard Sullivan
Age: 85
Hometown: Bad Axe, Mi
Funeral Date: January 30, 2013
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at.11 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday from 2-8 pm. or Wednesday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. A parish scripture service will be offered on Tuesday at 7 pm. followed by-a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 pm., both at the funeral home.
Survived by: 2 stepsons—Mark and Dave McPherson.3 stepdaughters. 2 brothers-Angus (Patricia) Sullivan of Saginaw. Jerry (Florence) Sullivan of Bad Axe. 1 sister~Rose Mary Daley of Utica. Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: 3 brothers-John Patrick, Donald James, and Edward P. Sullivan. 1 sister-Josephine Fisher-Troy.
Bernard "Bernie" Sullivan, age 85, of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Huron Medical Center.in Bad Axe. He was born on April 21, 1927 in Sheridan Township, son of the late John T. and Frances (0'Henley) Sullivan. He married Helen McPherson, who preceded him in death. Bernie was actively involved with music and loved playing the violin. He was president of the Thumb Pioneer Dancers and started the Sandusky Senior Dance Group. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe and was the longest time member of the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus Council joining on March 10, 1946, thus a member for over 66 years. He served in the US Army.
Name: Clemens Ulfig
Age: 88
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: January 31, 2013
Date of Birth: February 02, 1924
Date of Passing: January 27, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, January 31 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Robert Howe, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 1:30-9 pm and Thursday from 10-11 am at St. Mary Church only. There will be a Knights of Columbus rosary Wednesday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home and the 4th Degree Color Corp Honor Guard. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Clem’s family.
Clem is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Ulfig and his wife, Helen, Vincent Ulfig and Julius Ulfig and his wife, Mary; five sisters, Martha Derengowski and her husband, Stanley, Leona Schipinski and her husband, Matt, Rose Briolat and her husband, Marshall, Gladys Briolat and her husband, Stanley, Tillie Wrubel.
Mr. Clemens “Clem” Ulfig, 88 of Parisville passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe. Clem was born on February 2, 1924 in Paris Township to the late Peter & Victoria (Makowski) Ulfig. Clem was a graduate of the Sigel Country School. He farmed in Paris Township all his life and was a member of the National Farmers Association. He was a member of the Thumb Two Cylinder Club. Clem was a lifelong parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville where he belonged to the Usher’s Club and volunteered for the St. Mary Festivals for many years. He was the founder of the St. Mary Historical Museum in Parisville. Clem was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member of the Bishop Babcock Assembly # 0487 of Bad Axe and a member of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council # 3823. He loved fast pitch softball and played for many years when he was younger. He was an avid sports fan, especially for all local area schools. Clem truly loved to spend time visiting his relatives and friends.
Name: Lillian Hunsanger
Age: 100
Hometown: Madison Hts
Funeral Date: January 30, 2013
Date of Birth: July 20, 1912
Date of Passing: January 26, 2013
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Forestville. Rev. Donald Eppenbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Ruth in the spring. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City on Tuesday from 1:30-9:00pm and from 10:00-11:00 am at St. John Church only. Memorials are requested to St. Jude’s Shrine. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Lillian’s family.
Lillian is survived by one daughter, Alice Strawska and her husband, Dallas of Madison Heights, two sons, William Hunsanger and his wife, Joan of Shelby Township, Jerome Hunsanger Jr. and Kathy Piper of Spokane, Wash.; 19 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; one brother, Charles Warczinsky of Port Huron. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Dolores Hunsanger and Ruth Rolls; two grandsons, Mark Hunsanger and James Hunsanger, six sisters, Evelyn Waelde, Pearl Wishman, Amelia Russell, Martha Armenlia, Helen Spresser and Alice Wilson.
Lillian Hunsanger, 100 of Madison Hts, formerly of Forestville and Harbor Beach, died Jan. 26, 2013 at The Arbor Inn Assisted Living Facility in Warren. Lillian was born on July 20, 1912 in Ruth to the late Frank and Edna (Richardson) Thompson. She married Jerome J. Hunsanger on February 13, 1931 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1996. Lillian attended the Kelly Country School. She resided in Madison Heights from 1932 until moving to Forestville in 1972. She was a parishioner at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Madison Heights for 40 years. Lillian enjoyed visiting family and friends.
Name: Marvin "Red" James Siewert
Age: 78
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: January 30, 2013
Date of Birth: August 01, 1934
Date of Passing: January 26, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. James A. Gorsegner, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Courtney Manor or St. John’s Lutheran Church. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Tuesday, January 29 2 - 9 p.m. AND AT ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, PIGEON: Wednesday, January 30 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
He is survived by three children, James M. Siewert and Dianne Schuette of Pigeon, Beth and Les Swartzendruber of Bay Port, and Stacie Siewert and Mark Harris of Haviland, Ohio; ten grandchildren: Stephanie Kretzschmer, Kellie Peeples, Michael Siewert, Jeremy Siewert, Courtney Siewert, Justin Swartzendruber, Brandon Swartzendruber, Janelle Fischer, Nick Siewert, and Aaron Harris; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce (Rodda) House of Sebewaing and Doris (Harvey) Schuette of Pigeon; and several nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn.
Marvin James “Red” Siewert, age 78 of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Born in Bay Port on August 1, 1934, he was the son of Henry J. and Alvira (Eden) Siewert, and was a 1953 graduate of Pigeon High School. On August 4, 1956 he was married to Kay Beyer, who preceded him in death on August 22, 2006. In his earlier years, Red worked at the Bay Port Stone Quarry and Kraft Plumbing Company. He owned and operated the Sunoco Gas Station in Pigeon for more than 30 years, and after closing it, worked for Quinn’s Shell Gas Station in Caseville. He also worked at Gary’s Auto in Elkton and Walsh Packing in Pigeon. For many years, Red was a member of the Winsor Township Fire Department. He was a Detroit Tiger fan, he was known as a great story teller, and he loved watching the boats on Saginaw Bay. Red was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pigeon, where he had been active in the life of the church during his earlier years.
Name: Charles William Allen, Sr.
Age: 82
Hometown: Sheridan Township
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: January 29, 1930
Date of Passing: January 22, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Memorials may be offered to the Heartland Hospice. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his children, Chuck Allen Jr. of St. Helen, Dave (Linda) Allen of Bay City, Cindy Koroleski of Elkton, Linda (Ricky) Talaski of Bad Axe, Brenda (Ronald) Talaski of Bad Axe, Terry (Gary) Prill of Port Austin and Diane Mobley of Highland; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; his special pets, Puppy and Smudge. He was preceded in death by his wives, Carol, Arletta and Barbara; a sister, Shirley and a brother, Andrew
Charles William Allen Sr. age 82, of Sheridan Township passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 29, 1930 in Gladwin, Michigan to the late David E. and Maude (Easlick) Allen. Charles hauled freight for Earl C. Smith before retiring from J.H. Trucking in 2009. He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending family gatherings. He also liked horses and driving truck.
Name: Keith N. Brown
Age: 77
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: January 26, 2013
Date of Birth: June 06, 1935
Date of Passing: January 22, 2013
Funeral Home: Kranz Funeral Home
Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. Robert Srock officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Brown: Jordan Ruthko, Jeremy Ruthko, Brad Calahan, Kevin Calahan, Nick Young, and Bill Brown. Memorials may be made to Argyle United Methodist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 12 to 1 Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
Keith is survived by his wife, Joyce; children: Lorie (Steven) Ruthko of Ubly, Lisa (Roy) Calahan of Carsonville, Ken Brown of Ubly, Tim Brown of Ubly; grandchildren: Jordan Ruthko, Jeremy Ruthko, Bradley (Mandy) Calahan, Kevin (Cassy VanConant) Calahan, Taylor Brown, Kennedy Brown, Rachel Brown; sister, Florence Dyet of Tucson, AZ; brother, Clare (Georgene) Brown of Ubly; father-in-law, Virgil Lowe of Snover; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Harold) Donaghy of Sandusky; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by daughter, Suzie Brown; brothers: Billy Brown, H. Jay Brown, Robert Brown; sister, Phyllis Pelton; parents, Lloyd and Clara Brown; mother-in-law, Verna Lowe; sister-in-law, Yvonne (George) Sangster.
Keith N. Brown, 77, of Ubly, died following a short illness Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in McLaren Bay Region, Bay City. He was born June 6, 1935 at home on Cumber Road to Lloyd and Clara (Gibbard) Brown. He married Joyce Ann Lowe May 14, 1960 in Cass City. Keith was a dairy and beef farmer. He also operated a sawmill completing many custom projects for area friends and neighbors. Keith loved trains. He was a member of the Blue Water Michigan Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. He and Joyce enjoyed many Michigan train rides on the old trains. He enjoyed sports including all the Detroit teams. Keith loved watching his grandchildren play in their sports events. After retirement, Keith and Joyce were able to do a bit of traveling including trips to California and Texas. Keith was a talker. He made friends easily and loved to be with people and talk about what was going on in the world.
Name: Thomas Owen Mohr
Age: 56
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: January 26, 2013
Date of Birth: September 21, 1956
Date of Passing: January 22, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon with Rev. Timothy Loehrke, pastor, officiating. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, PIGEON: Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m.
He is survived by his father, George Mohr; four siblings, George (Sharman) Mohr of Allegan, Gary (Becky) Mohr of Caro, Marion (Wallace) Hart of Williamston, and Carmen (Alan) Haag of Milford; eight nieces and nephews: Jason Mohr, Kari (Greg) Brabec, Shannon (Susan) Mohr, Erin (Chris) Emmons, Kelsi (Jason) Sawdy, Sean Hart, Kira Haag, and Taaven Haag; five great-nieces and great-nephews: Etienne and Julian Mohr, Sky and Will Brabec, and Taylor Ruth Sawdy; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth E. Mohr.
Tom was born in Pigeon on September 21, 1956 to George and Ruth (Weiss) Mohr, and graduated from Laker High School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy around the world on the USS Midway. After an honorable discharge in the state of Washington he moved to Colorado. Tom received an Associates degree in Solar Engineering Technology and went on to work on a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology before taking a position with Outotec North America as a Technical Specialist where he was still employed at the time of his death. Tom traveled all over the world with his position and was fond of telling of his travel and the personalities he met along the way. He collected souvenirs of his travels and loved to give gag gifts with sentimental meaning to family and friends.
Name: Patricia Ann Miller
Age: 60
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: January 25, 2013
Date of Birth: January 01, 1953
Date of Passing: January 21, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A Memorial service will be held at the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013, with a gathering from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Karen Bouverette will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to Home and Hospice Advantage of Cass City.
She is survived by a brother, Irven P. Miller Jr.; three sisters, Marcella J. Scott, Ethel M. Miller and Mary C. (Ken) Ridalls; nieces and nephews, Michelle Beltz, David Scott, Amy Miller; great nieces and nephew, Justine, Isaac, Tyler, Alexandria, and Sydney; her step-son, David White. She was preceded in death by a brother, Cpr. Robert J. Miller and a sister, Michelle A. Miller.
Patricia Ann Miller, age 60, formerly of Port Charlotte, Florida and Bad Axe passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at her sister’s home in Caseville. She was born January 1, 1953 in Bad Axe to the late Irven and Anna (Kladzyk) Miller. Patricia graduated from Bad Axe High School, Class of 1971. During the time she lived in Florida she worked as a cook and was employed at Kohl’s Department Store and Walt Disney World in Orlando. She enjoyed doing cross word puzzles, music, art and drawing.
Name: Dennis J. Engelhardt
Age: 70
Hometown: Gagetown
Funeral Date: January 24, 2013
Date of Birth: April 24, 1942
Date of Passing: January 20, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation is Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 3-8pm and Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 2-8pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The funeral service will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church-Kilmanagh. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. A private burial service will take place in the spring at Grant Twp. Cemetery in Gagetown. Memorial donations may be given to St. John Lutheran Church-Kilmanagh or the family discretionary fund. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Dennis is survived by his wife, Sharon Engelhardt; Children: Sheila Pawlak (significant other John Rolando) of Gagetown, Debbie Mika of Cass City, and John (Christina) Engelhardt of Owendale; Grandchildren: Ashley Pawlak, Michael (Nicole) Pawlak, Taylor Craig, Evan Craig, Keith Mika, Emmalee Engelhardt, Logan Menzel and Madyson Menzel; his sister, Elaine Wildman of Sebewaing; and mother-in-law, Viola Weippert. Proceeded in death by his parents, Arnold Engelhardt and Elsie Engelhardt; brothers, Gary and Duane Engelhardt; brother-in-law, Jim Wildman; and father-in-law, Otto Weippert.
Dennis J. Engelhardt, age 70, of Gagetown, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at McClaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. He was born April 24, 1942 to Arnold “Buzz” and Elsie C. (Bernhardt) Engelhardt, in Kilmanagh, MI. He married Sharon K. Weippert on April 4, 1964 at St. John Lutheran Church-Kilmanagh. Dennis farmed all his life. His passions were farming, horses and his grandchildren. He was a member of the Brookfield Twp. Huron County Fair Board, and a lifelong member and Trustee at St. John Lutheran Church-Kilmanagh. He worked at Evans Automotive and the Sebewaing Sugar Factory.
Name: Marilyn Scott
Age: 74
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: January 24, 2013
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A memorial service for Marilyn will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1 pm at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, with Rev. Greg Eilers officiating. Internment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery. A gathering of friends will be on Thursday at the church beginning at 12 noon until time of the service at 1 pm. Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her daughters: Sharon Brown and her husband Charlie of Port Hope, and Susan Maraldo and her husband William of Warren, 6 grandchildren, and brother Melvin Hearit and his wife Priscilla of Columbus Township.
MARILYN SCOTT, age 74 of Port Hope, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at her home under hospice care with her family at her side. She was born on July 17, 1938 in Port Hope to the late Herbert & Minnie (Pleiness) Hearit. She and William Scott were united in marriage on November 26, 1960 in Harbor Beach. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2012. Together they ran and owned Main Street Antiques in Port Hope. She enjoyed watching birds, gardening, and antiques.
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