Name: Jimmy Ervin Shepherd Sr.
Age: 50
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: May 02, 2014
Services will be held on Friday May 2, 2014 at 1 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating-Rev. Bill Thorn, pastor of the Bad Axe Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Friday from 11 am until the service time at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be offered to the Jimmy Shepherd Memorial Fund.
Survived by: 1 daughter-Christina Shepherd of Bad Axe; 1 son-Jimmy Ervin Shepherd, Jr. of Bad Axe; Mother-Grace Shepherd of Bad Axe; Father-Leonard Shepherd of Bad Axe; Fiancée-Angela Melick of Bad Axe; 1 brother-Philip Shepherd of Florida; 1 step-brother-Nick Shepherd of Florida; 2 sisters-Tami Keller of Ubly, Tracy (Jeff) Bambach of Kinde; 2 grandchildren-Madison Hewens of Bad Axe, Hunter Shepherd of Bad Axe
Jimmy Ervin Shepherd, Sr., age 50, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1963 in Bad Axe, son of Leonard and Grace (Cove) Shepherd. Jimmy enjoyed flower gardening, working at D & W Salvage of Bad Axe, and spending time with his friends and family.
Name: Durrell Steadman
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 28, 2014
Services will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 11am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in the New Bay Port Cementery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-7pm or Monday from 10am until the time of service at 11am. Memorials may be offered to the Hometown Hospice. The family would like to give thanks to the staff at Meadow Lanes for their lvoe and care and also to the Hometown Hospice Staff
He is survived by 1 sister: Phyllis Williams of Canton; 2 sisters-in-laws: Florence Steadman of Bad Axe, Bettyann Steadman of Melbourne, FL; 1 brother-in-law: Rex Hart of Oxnard, CA; nephew John (Gayle) Blackstock of South Lyon; serveral nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Max, Earl and Douglas Steadman; 2 sisters: Joyce Braun and June Hart; 2 brothers-in-laws: James Williams, and John Braun
Durrell "Bud" Steadman, age 89, of Bad Axe passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Meadow Lanes in Bad Axe. He was born on August 12, 1924 in Sigel Township, son of the late Stanley and Grace (McKichan) Steadman. He married Neomia Wise on June 20 1964 in Bay Port MI. She preced him in death on October 20, 2010. Bud worked for GM Buick in Flint. He served in the US Army in Germany, receiving two silver stars. He also served in the Korean War as a paratrooper also receiving two silver starts. He was an avid hunter and a great shuffle-board player.
Name: Denise Kelly St. John
Age: 50
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: April 28, 2014
Date of Birth: April 24, 2014
Date of Passing: April 24, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Monday, April 28th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in St. Roch Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-6 Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her husband Ronald; daughter Amanda (August) Zelno of Bay City and son Scott Michael St. John of Caseville; granddaughter Peyton Kelly; step-grandchildren Devin and Elizabeth; and brothers Richard (Amy) Kilbourn of Troy and Douglas (Gail) Kilbourn of Madison Heights. She was preceded in death by her brothers Dennis and David Kilbourn.
Denise Kelly St. John, 50, of Caseville, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. Denise was born April 28, 1963 in Royal Oak to the late Richard W. Kilbourn Sr. and Marilyn Jean (Rowe) Kilbourn. She graduated from Madison Heights Lamphere High School in 1981. On June 18, 1983 she married Ronald Douglas St. John in Royal Oak. She has lived in Caseville permanently since 1992. She and her husband currently own and operate Shakers Ice Cream. She loved her family and her pets, especially doting on her grandchildren and anxiously awaiting the birth of her daughter’s baby in June.
Name: Cindy L. Farver
Age: 57
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: April 26, 2014
Date of Birth: December 01, 1956
Date of Passing: April 23, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral will be conducted 11 AM Saturday, April 26, at the Pinnebog Methodist Church. Rev. Nancy Bitterling, pastor will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM Friday at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton and at the church after 10 Am Saturday. Memorial gifts may be given to “Child Life” of Mott Children’s Hospital or the Pinnebog United Methodist Church. Words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are her husband of almost 40 years, Brion; four children, Ryan Farver of Elkton, Rebecca (Jason) Benjamin of Sloan, Iowa, Danielle (Richard) Renn Jr of Elkton and Sara (Chris) Bouck of Caseville; eleven grandchildren, Olivia, Brady, Miranda, Kennedy, Madison, Chloe, Blaine, Peyton, Aubree, Levi and Brennan and her brother, Jim Chappel of Pinnebog. Preceding her in death were three sisters, Bonnie Pettit, Suzie and Ellen Chappel.
Cindy L Farver age 57, of Elkton died Wednesday morning April 23, at Huron Medical Center following a long time battle with MS. She was born December 1, 1956 in Pigeon to the late Lee and Ruth (Proudfoot) Chappel. Cindy grew up near Pinnebog and was a 1974 graduate of Laker High School. On July 27, 1974, she was united in marriage to Brion B. Farver at the Pinnebog United Methodist Church. Cindy was a stay at home mother raising four children. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. She was an avid Detroit Tiger fan and especially loved having her grandchildren nearby.
Name: Gary L. Thorning Jr.
Age: 46
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: April 25, 2014
Funeral Services for Gary will be Friday, April 25, 2014 at 11 am at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Jay Barsaleau officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Gary will be Thursday, from 4-8pm at the funeral home. Visitation on Friday will begin at 10 am until time of services at 11am.
Gary is survived by a daughter, Crystal Thorning of Detroit, step-daughter Danielle Porter of Lincoln Park, Brother Daniel Thorning of Ray Township, sister Magdaline Thorning of Ubly, and Sister Debra Cartwright of South Carolina. Gary was preceded in death by a sister April Thorning Lemanski.
GARY L. THORNING, JR., age 46 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at McKenzie Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1967 in Detroit to Gary L. and Magdaline (Cramier) Thorning. Gary enjoyed sports, especially the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and the Detroit Red Wings. He also enjoyed reading his Bible at home.
Name: Herb Iseler
Age: 96
Hometown: of Peck, formerly of Filion
Funeral Date: April 24, 2014
Date of Birth: September 03, 1917
Date of Passing: April 20, 2014
Funeral Home: Hacker Funeral Parlors
Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Peace Lutheran Church, Pastor Richard Tino, of Sandusky officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky, Michigan Visitation will be Tuesday, April 22th from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday, April 23rd from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. And on Thursday, April 24st from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to: Peace Lutheran Church, Sandusky or the Sandusky Public Library. Arrangements by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky.
He is survived by: His wife, Esther. Five children: Garland (Belva) Iseler, of hale; Wanda (George) Williams, of Jackson; Janet Tinglan, of Saginaw; Ron (Ann) Iseler, of Gaylord and Loren (Lou Ann) Iseler, of Peck. Twenty-seven grandchildren. Thirty-five great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by: One infant grandson. Three brothers and seven sisters.
Herb Iseler, age 96 of Peck, formerly of Filion Passed away,Sunday, April 20, 2014 at home. He was born on September 03, 1917 in Filion, Michigan and is the Son of the late: Karl and Emma (Engel) Iseler. He married Esther G. Schubring on April 19, 1941 in Port Hope, Michigan. Herb was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, of Sandusky and a life long area farmer and beekeeper.
Name: Georgeann T. Booms
Age: 78
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: April 23, 2014
Date of Birth: May 27, 1935
Date of Passing: April 19, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, April 23 at St. Isidore Parish, St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor of St. Isidore and Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 1:30-9:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 am at St. Mary Church only. There will be a joint rosary Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. by the St. Isidore Men’s Club and Rosary Sodality at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Georgann’s family.
Georgeann is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Gerald of Ubly; 7 children, Deborah Essenmacher and her husband, Ernie of Minden City, Karen Guza and her husband, Ron of Harbor Beach, Gerald Jr. “Jerry” of Harbor Beach, Barbara Bensinger of Ubly, Donald and his wife, Lisa of Ames, Iowa, Joseph and his wife, Nancy of Ubly, Randy and his wife, Lisa of Brown City; 25 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Noble of West Branch and Marilyn Roberts and her husband, Ray of Port Huron; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marjorie and Ed Messing of Minden City, Sister Evelyn Booms of Monroe, Joann Ginther of Bad Axe, Charles and Georgene Booms and of Pueblo, Colo. Dennis and Joan Booms of Wisc., Harry and Verna Booms of Harbor Beach, Bill and Diane Messing of Minden City. Georgeann was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Susan Booms, one great grandson, Mason Booms,; one brother-in-law, Gene Noble, one sister-in-law, Sheila Messing.
Mrs. Georgeann T. Booms, 78 of Ubly and formerly of Minden City, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2014 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. She was born on May 27, 1935 in Minden City to the late George and Agnes (Messing) Hessling. She married Gerald Booms on June 11, 1955 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Georgeann was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Ruth. She worked on the family farm and was a bus driver for 37 years. She enjoyed trips to Branson, MO with her husband. She enjoyed quilting lap blankets for the area long term care facilities. She also enjoyed gardening and playing euchre. Georgeann truly cherished her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: Pamela K. Baur
Age: 57
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: April 19, 2014
Date of Birth: November 21, 1956
Date of Passing: April 16, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be conducted 10:30 AM Saturday, April 19, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton where friends may call after 9:30 AM. Memorials may be given to the family and word of condolence may be shared at www.cfcElkton.com
Family was a big part of her life, especially her son, Eric Renn and his wife Jesica of Bad Axe; also brothers, Leonard (Mary) Renn of Lowell, MA, Richard (Elaine) Renn of Oliver Twp, Greg (Jeanette) Renn of Elkton, Brian Renn of Owendale, Robert (Candy) Renn of Litcha, FL and Steve (Rebecca) Renn of Owendale. Preceding her in death was a sister, Lynnette Renn.
Pamela K. Baur age 57, died Wednesday morning, April 16, at her home near Owendale. She was born November 21, 1956 in Bad Axe to the late Leonard and Delores (Erb) Renn. Pam graduated from Laker High School in 1974 and has lived in Huron County all her life. On November 25,1983, she was united in marriage to Fredrick Baur. He preceded her in death in 2008. Pam was a homemaker and housewife, she enjoyed doing picture puzzles, crossword and word find puzzles and following sprint car racing. She was an avid reader mostly western novels and watching westerns on TV.
Name: George W. Shepherd
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe, formerly of Elkton
Funeral Date: April 22, 2014
Date of Birth: February 01, 1924
Date of Passing: April 15, 2014
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe with Rev. Kenneth Lueke officiating. Burial will be in New River Cemetery, Port Austin. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorials may be offered to the Courtney Manor Family Council Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome. com With God’s mercy, the Shepherd Family.
He is survived by his children, Dennis D. Shepherd and his partner, Mark Snider of Alpharatta, GA , Darrell L. Shepherd and his wife, Cheryl of Unionville, Darla J. Shuart of Bay City and her husband, the late Kerry B. Shuart, and Diann Errer and her husband, Raymond of Bad Axe; their families include 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence on July 21, 2008; a grandson, Shannon Todd Shuart; his siblings, Dorothy, Esther, Janet, Clarence,James, Charles, Gwellen, Ruby, Rosie Shepherd and Clara Ottinger.
George W. Shepherd, age 90, resident of Bad Axe, formerly of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born February 1, 1924 in Port Huron to the late James R. and Martha (Badgley) Shepherd. George was united in marriage to Florence Shave on January 20, 1945 at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope by Rev. Kurt Lokhaman. He attended the Dobson Rural County School. He grew up and lived in the Port Hope and Elkton area for much of his adult life .George did several jobs in his lifetime including farming, was a founding member of the Team One Credit Union, was employed at Active Industries and had strong union ties. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. George enjoyed bowling and playing cards.
Name: Francia G. Dutcher
Age: 85
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: April 22, 2014
Funeral Mass for Francia will be Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 11am at the Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Rev. Ed Konieczka officiating. Visitation for Francia will be Monday from 1-5pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. A Vigil Service will take place on Monday at 4:30 pm in the funeral home.
She is survived by her husband Robert Dutcher of Pigeon, and sister Lida Shanks of Virginia Beach, VA.
FRANCIA G. DUTCHER, age 85 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Francia was born on July 12, 1928 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, to the late Emilio and Sarah (Hungria) Ginebra. She and Robert Dutcher were united in marriage on July 1, 1954 in the Dominican Republic. Francia taught Spanish to Harbor Beach Children for many years. She also enjoyed embroidery, teaching needlepoint, and painting.
Name: Norman A. Leitch
Age: 89
Hometown: Pinnebog
Funeral Date: April 19, 2014
Date of Birth: February 19, 1925
Date of Passing: April 14, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, April 19, at Pinnebog United Methodist Church. Rev. Nancy Bitterling, pastor will officiate with burial and military honors by VFW 116 at Colfax Twp. Cemetery, Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 3 to 9 PM Friday and at the church after 10 AM Saturday. Memorial gifts may be direct to the Pinnebog United Methodist Church and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving Norman are his four children, Nancy (Jim) Cockrell of South Lyon, , Sharon (Mark) Otley of New Hudson and Denis (Barbara) Leitch of Jackson; son-in-law, Ron Adkins of Redford Twp; twelve grandchildren, Erin (Tony) Baker, Kevin Cockrell, Brian Cockrell, Eric Otley, Amber (Cedric) Hunt, Becky (Nick) Smith, Nathan (Jodie) Dondineau, Amanda Leitch, Caroline Dondineau, Curtis Leitch, Brad Adkins and Derek Adkins; great grandchildren, Allison, Emma, Isabel, Emily, Olivia, Zoey, Silas, Sara and Issac; brothers, Johnny (Vernie) Leitch of Walled Lake and Daniel Leitch of Bay Port and sister-in-law, Eunice Leitch of Chandler Twp. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Janet Adkins; five brothers, Eugene, Harry, William, Oliver and James Leitch and three sisters, Myrtle Gebauer, Barbara Hayes and Angeline Gardner.
Norman A. Leitch, age 89, of Pinnebog died Monday evening, April 14, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City. He was born February 19, 1925 in Colfax Twp. at the home of his parents, the late Henry and Myrtie (Haley) Leitch. On January 17, 1953 he was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Morgan at the Pinnebog Methodist Parsonage. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Redford Twp. where they raised their four children. Norm was a WW II Army veteran, serving with the 10th Mountain Infantry, Ski Troops, 86th Regiment in Italy. He went to work at Chrysler Corp when he returned, starting as a sweeper working his way up to Chief Operator of the Power House. In August of 1987, he retired and they moved back to Huron County where they grew up. Dorothy preceded him in death March 27, 2000. Norman was a member of the Pinnebog United Methodist Church and VFW Post 116, Bad Axe. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, camping and traveling all over the US with Dorothy. Norm was an excellent bee keeper supplying honey to his Pinnebog area neighbors and was a big fan of western novels and movies. He was a generous man always willing to help when needed, and loved time spent with his family and friends.
Name: Ervin Sadro
Age: 78
Hometown: Austin Township
Funeral Date: April 19, 2014
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Frieburg. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the MacAlpine Funeral Home, 302 N. Hanselman St. Bad Axe, MI, Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with scripture at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorials may be offered the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Ervin is survived by his wife, Rosella; Sons, Melvin of Snover, Daniel (Ellie) of Ubly, David (Jane Ann) of Ubly, Raymond (Kelly) of Ubly and Dennis (Michelle) of Ubly; daughters Shirley (Ken) Glaza of Decker, Virginia (Maurice) Bensinger of Brown City, and Sharon (John) Bower of Emmett, and Melissa Gentner of Ruth; Brother Leonard (Sharon) Sadro of Ubly, Sisters Phyllis from California, Joyce in Lewiston, Myrtle (Leonard) Schumacher in Ubly, and Mildred Pfuhl of New Baltimore; 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren along with several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Myrtle; daughter-in-law Sherri, and brothers-in-law Edward, James and Richard.
Ervin Sadro, 78, of Austin Township, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. He was born on July 29, 1935 in Huron County, the son of Leonard and Myrtle (Groth) Sadro. He was united in marriage to Rosella Young on October 8, 1955 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Frieberg, Michigan. Ervin graduated from Ubly in 1954. He worked at Earl C. Smith Trucking for twenty years and also at Parker Motor Freight. Ervin’s hobbies included hunting, fishing and playing cards. He was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Frieberg.
Name: Joyce A. Schmalz
Age: 79
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: May 03, 2014
A celebration of Joyce’s life will take place on May 3, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Harbor Beach at 2pm. Family and friends may gather at the church from 12:30 to the time of service. Arrangements made through the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach
She will be dearly missed by her husband Richard and their 4 children and families, Beth Ann Welker (Alfred) of Harbor Beach, Paul (Theresa) of Valley View, Ohio, Michael (Sharon) of Harbor Beach, Daniel (Rory Murguia) of Aiken, South Carolina as well as her brother Mark Christenson (Ann) of Wales, Michigan. Joyce was so loved by her 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew, Zachary, Gabriel, Maya, Jade and Leah as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. She is also greatly missed by her Cocker Spaniel, Bailey
Joyce A. Schmalz, age 79 of Harbor Beach, passed away April 14, 2014 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on April 5, 1935 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Lewis and Phyllis (Stapleford) Christenson. Joyce and Richard Schmalz were united in marriage on October 23, 1954. Joyce brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. She was devoted to her family and the “favorite” aunt to many. Professionally Joyce was a medical transcriptionist for 45 years, beginning her career at Port Huron General Hospital while her husband was in the US Army stationed in Korea and ending her career with retirement from Huron Medical Center in 1999. Joyce and Richard enjoyed traveling in their motorhome with family and friends. Her most favorite trips were to Sault St. Marie where she could enjoy watching the freighters go by like she did as a child growing up on the St. Clair River. Joyce was an avid bird watcher and loved the blooming of her flowers in the spring. She was a devoted Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed a good game of “31” with her grandchildren. We celebrate the 59 years Joyce and Richard spent together and the wonderful family they raised.
Name: Anna M. Abraham
Age: 101
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: April 22, 2014
Date of Birth: December 13, 1912
Date of Passing: April 13, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Chapel
Anna is survived by her daughter Judy (Daniel) Baranski of Port Austin, and her beloved dog Daisey, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Anna was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Edward and Albert Kulish; and eight sisters, Frances Kulish, Lucy Pariseau, Martha Kulish, Rose Manuel, Elizabeth Michalski, Emma Lubeski, Mary Wendt and Isabelle Trombley, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Lenore Abraham; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Peter, John and Ernest Abraham, Ann Abraham, Sr. Mary Evangelist, Sr. Mary Adline and Sr. Mary Gualberta of the C.S.S.F. Order, Martha Conroy, Agnes “Dottie” Collard Frances Schock and Sophie Abraham.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at St. Isidore Parish, St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Todd Arnberg will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Monday from 1:30 until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Parisville. There will be a joint rosary Monday afternoon at 4:00 pm by the Daughters of Isabella and the St. Mary Rosary Sodality and a parish vigil service at 4:30 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Anna’s family.
Mrs. Anna M. Abraham, 101 of Port Austin and formerly of Minden City, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Anna was born on December 13, 1912, in Ubly to the late Frank and Mary (Borowicz) Kulish. She married Casimer “Cass” Abraham on January 16, 1933 at St. John Church in Ubly. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1998. Anna was a graduate of the Hogsback Country School. After school, Anna farmed with her family. She was also a member of the St. Mary Church of Parisville since 1933, and was a life long member of the St. Mary Rosary Sodality and the Daughter of Isabella Fidelis Regina Circle #608 of Bad Axe.
Name: Archie Vigenski
Age: 92
Hometown: resident of Lincoln Township
Funeral Date: April 16, 2014
A mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Dwight. Officiating will be Fr. Craig Carolan. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at MacAlpine – Gage Chapel in Kinde with scripture at 7:00 followed by rosary by the Knights of Columbus and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the church until time of service. The family would like to thank all the staff at Courtney Manor for the wonderful care provided to Archie. Memorials may be offed to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadine “Betty” of 66 yrs; son, Conrad (Sheila) Vigenski of Filion, daughter, Aurelia (Rachael) (Clayton) Parrish of Kinde, son Larry (Karen) of Kinde, and daughter Deborah Gumbs of Owosso; grandchildren Steve (Jan), Pamela, Michael (Shaun), Chad (Kayla Horetski,fiance), Chandi, Aaron (Jessica), Ryan (Jill), Rebekah, Danika, and Keegan (Annie); great-grandchildren, Ethan, Braxton, Brady, Wyatt, and Norah; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Catherine; siblings, Gertrude Vigenski, Mary Wisneski, Theresa Schramski, Maggie Rice, Regina Prill, Viola Butterwick, John, Harry, and Joe, daughter-in-law Carlene, son-in-law, Homer as well as brothers-in-law.
Archie Vigenski, 92, resident of Lincoln Township, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born April 12, 1922 in Bad Axe son of Michael and Catherine (Zimpkoski) Vigenski. He married Bernadine Cornett on October 5, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dwight. Archie lived in Huron County his entire life. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, loved the outdoors, gardening, playing cards with his grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. He served in the United State Army during World War II for four years. He worked at Tower Automotive, farmed and also worked at IGA in Bad Axe after retirement.
Name: LaVerda M. Young
Age: 93
Hometown: lifelong resident of Elkton
Funeral Date: April 19, 2014
Date of Birth: April 16, 1918
Date of Passing: April 13, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, April 19, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Rev. Reggie Courliss, pastor of Elkton Missionary Church will officiate with burial in Grandlawn Cemetery, Pigeon. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Missionary Church and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving her are her nephews, Larry Young of Lansing and Dale (Cindy) Young of Sparta, along with nieces, Debra (John) Nixon of Lansing and Sue (David) Wood of Beavercreek, Ohio. Also surviving her are 13 great nephews and nieces as well as 11 great-great nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, LaVerda was predeceased by her brother Willard Young, his wife Uleta, and a great-great nephew.
LaVerda M. Young, 96 lifelong resident of Elkton, died Sunday, April 13, in Haslett, Michigan. She was born April 16, 1918 at the home of her parents, the late Harry and Susan (Steinman) Young in Oliver Township, Huron County, Michigan. She attended the Flowing Well School and graduated from Elkton High School in 1936. LaVerda worked at the Elkton Post Office for a short period of time and retired from the Elkton Medical Clinic after 32 years of service. She was a long time member of the Elkton Missionary Church, the Women’s Missionary Society and Elkton Hobby Club. LaVerda enjoyed reading, scrap booking, writing letters, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family.
Name: Erna F. Finkel
Age: 96
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: April 14, 2014
Funeral Services for Erna will be Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1 pm at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. Greg Eilers and Rev. Larry Loree officiating. Burial will follow Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Erna will be on Monday in the church beginning at 11 am until time of services at 1pm. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home.
She is survived her daughter Jeanette Ziel and her husband Hank of Port Austin, Grandchildren: Mark Ziel, Chad Jae Ziel and his wife Su Na Ha, Michelle Ziel Gayari and her husband Steve and Crystal Ziel. Great Grandchildren: Hanna Storm Ziel, Shawn Steven Gayari and Kyle Timothy Gayari, sister-in-law Alvenia Scherret, and several nieces and nephews. Erna was preceded in death by an infant sister Gertrude Rink and sister Emma Peterson.
Erna F. Finkel, age 96, formerly of Port Hope, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at her daughter’s home under hospice care. She was born on January 7, 1918 to the late August and Louise (Young) Rink in Port Hope. Erna and Ferdinand Finkel were united in marriage on September 21, 1940 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2011. Erna was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope. She enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles and bird watching.
Name: Shane A. Pettit
Age: 22
Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI
Funeral Date: April 18, 2014
Date of Birth: September 23, 1991
Date of Passing: April 11, 2014
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday April 18, 2014 at 7pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. There will be Visitation from 3pm until the service at 7pm at the funeral home.
Shane is survived by his parents Mark and Clarice Pettit of Rochester Hills; his brother, Donovan Pettit of Port Huron; his maternal grandparents, Alfred and Ruth Ellen (Shaddock) Jandreski of Port Austin. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, David (Theresa) Jandreski of Port Austin, Donna (Larry) Strozeski of Port Austin, Faye (Ken) Kent of Boston, Shirley (Rick) Poisson of Bradenton, FL, Denise Sosnoski of Johnson City, TN, Marlene Jobe of Port Austin, Sharon Sosnoski of Arvada, CO, George (Joanne) Pettit of Port Austin, Kevin Pettit of Xenia, OH, Michael (Faye) Sosnoski of Anaheim Hills, CA, Kirk Pettit of Farmington, Mary (Gary) Gillis of Englewood, CO, Mark (Charlotte) Sosnoski of Port Austin, and Dierdre (Harold) Turnbloom of Spring Valley, OH; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dolly Sosnoski, Harold Sosnoski, and Donald Pettit.
Shane A. Pettit, 22, of Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, died Friday, April 11, 2014. He was born on September 23, 1991 in Rochester Hills, son of Mark and Clarice (Jandreski) Pettit. Shane graduated from Lake Orion High School in 2010. He attended Oakland Community College. Shane entered the United States Air Force in February of 2012 and served his entire enlistment at Andrews Air Force Base working in telecommunications.
Name: Barbara M. Urban
Age: 86
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: April 14, 2014
Funeral service held 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Sr. Maria Dina Puddu MC of St. Pancratius Catholic Church officiating. Interment will be in Grant Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mrs. Urban: Todd Urban, Joseph Urban, Michael Prich, Brian Gerber, James Prich and Cindy Harder. Memorials may be made to Home and Hospice Advantage or Alzheimer's Association. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
Barbara is survived by her children: David (Nancy) Urban of Gagetown, Kathy Gerber of Marlette, Cynthia Bimberg of Bay Port; grandchildren: Todd (Vickie) Urban, Ann (Chris) Zettel, Joe (Kimberly) Urban, Jennifer Gerber, Kari Gerber, Brian Gerber and fiance, Ashley Langley, Michael (Jennifer) Prich, James Prich and fiance, April Langley, Cindy Harder; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Aileen Burzynski of Bay City; sister-in-law, Loretta Shantz of Gagetown; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Walter Shantz; son-in-law, Kenneth Bimberg.
Barbara M. Urban, 86, of Cass City, died following a long illness Thursday, April 10, 2014 in her home with her family by her side. She was born December 31, 1927 at home in Grant Township to Clarence and Leanora (Whidden) Shantz. She married Floryan Joseph Urban June 7, 1947 in Bay City. He died January 31, 2014. Barbara graduated from Owendale High School. She helped run the family dairy farm along with her husband. Barbara loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed doing crafts such as crewel and embroidery and working in her flower gardens. Barbara also loved animals especially her cats and she enjoyed watching the birds these last few years.
Name: Eileen E. Fabyan
Age: 85
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: April 12, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church - St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday from 1:00 - *:00 p.m. or Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the service time from 11:00 a.m. A scripture service will be offered on Friday at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Eileen is survived by: 2 sons; Robert Fabyan of Oscoda, and Peter Fabyan of Bad Axe. 4 daughters; Patricia (Gary) Krug of Bad Axe, Linda (Ralph) Brakenberry of Pigeon, Pam (Larry) Maurer of Bad Axe, Mary (Michael) Thurshman of Bad Axe. 1 daughter-in-law; Sandy Fabyan of Grove City, OH. 2 brothers; James (Darlene) Ney of Baudetta, MN, and Donald "Butch" (Patricia) Ney of Bad Axe. 2 sisters; Donna (Gerald) Schenk of Vassar, Sharon Ney of Port Austin. 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: 1 son; Stephen Charles Fabyan. 2 brothers; George Ney Jr, and Michael Ney. 1 sister; Joyce Marie Ney.
Eileen E. Fabyan, age 85, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1928 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late George and Susan (Holz) Ney. She married Stephen Fabyan on June 7, 1947 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1993. Eileen was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed bingo, fishing, bowling, and playing cards with family and friends. She especially liked spending time with her loving grandchildren. Eileen held a deep love and affection for her family, and her family held the same esteem toward her.
Name: Alton J. Gerstenschlager
Age: 88
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: April 14, 2014
Services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Barsaleau, pastor of the Bad Axe First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Verona Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday from 1:00-8:00 p.m. or Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m.
Alton is survived by his wife of 63 years, Inez Gerstenschlager of Bad Axe. One son, Chris (Joann) Gerstenschlager of Bad Axe. One Daughter, Kay (Dave) Varosi of Snover. Three grandchildren; Heidi McLeod of Bad Axe, Joseph (Kim) Gerstenschlager of Colorado, and Laura (Jerry) Michalski of Port Hope. Four great grandchildren; Carlee, Hailee, and Logan McLeod and Katlyn Michalski. Preceded by: his siblings; Freida Hazel, Harold Gerstenschlager, Clara Gerstenschlager, Wilfred Steadman, and Leo Steadman.
Alton Gerstenschlager, age 88 of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born on May 28, 1925 in Sigel Township, son of the late Joseph and Matilda (Wenland) Gerstenschlager. Al was a farmer all of his life, raising dairy and beef cattle. He served as a trustee for Verona Township, retiring at the age of 82.
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