Name: P. George Swartzendruber
Age: 88
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: March 04, 2014
Date of Birth: March 15, 1925
Date of Passing: February 28, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, with Rev. Alvin Yoder, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Pigeon River Mennonite Church or Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT PIGEON RIVER MENNONITE CHURCH: Monday, March 3 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 10 a.m. until the service time
George is survived by his children, Judy (Larry) Stutzman of Flushing, Ralph (Debra) Swartzendruber of Bay Port, and Paul (Lori) Swartzendruber of Pigeon; grandchildren: Amy, Jason (Marnie), Kelly (Robert), Linsey (Russell), Jessica, Angela (Justin), Jill (Jon), and Kyle; great-grandsons, Dylan and Caleb; sisters-in-law, Goldie Swartzendruber, Helen Swartzendruber, and Zola Roeber; brother-in-law, Ronald (Rhea) Dutcher; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anita Gehringer, and siblings Ray Swartzendruber, Lloyd Swartzendruber, and Iva Gascho.
P. George Swartzendruber, 88 of Pigeon, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care. He was born in Bay Port on March 15, 1925 to Daniel and Mary (Maust) Swartzendruber, and graduated from the Snell School. On November 22, 1946 he was united in marriage to Jewel Dutcher at the Pigeon River Mennonite Church. They had been married 59 years when she passed away on July 11, 2006. For most of his lifetime, George was a farmer. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, and was Huron County president from 1978-1979. He was also a member of the original board of the Michigan Pork Producers when it was established, and served as its president. George was an avid reader and gardener. He was a faithful member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church.
Name: Archie H. Hyttinen
Age: 89
Hometown: Lake Township
Funeral Date: March 06, 2014
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, March 6, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elkton. Rev. Rodney Schwab, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 AM Thursday until the time of services at 2. Memorials may be directed to his church and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcElkton.com
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Jean; four children, Douglas Hyttinen of Orlando, FL, Patricia Hyttinen, of Albuquerque, NM, Lawrence Hyttinen of Abingdon, MD and Katherine Hyttinen of Vallejo, CA
Archie H. Hyttinen age 89, of Lake Twp. died Saturday morning, March 1, at McLaren, Bay Region Hospital following a three month illness. He was born July 28, 1924 in Kelsey, MN to the late Henry and Katherine (Seppanen) Hyttinen, who emigrated from Finland. After high school, at the age of 18, during WWII, he served in the Aleutian Islands Campaign in Air Transport Command ATC 19 as an Aircraft Power Plant Mechanic. When the war ended, he enrolled in trade school and became a pattern maker, working at various shops in Denver supporting mining. On June 5, 1949, he was united in marriage to Jean L. Hill in Denver, CO. Then in 1952, they moved to Michigan, settling in the Detroit area supporting the automotive industry. In 1972, he started his own pattern and model making business in Royal Oak and worked until he retired in 1989, whereupon they moved to the home he had built in 1963, in Lake Township. He was the last surviving of seven children, Toivo Hyttinen killed in WWII, John Hyttinen, Leonard Hyttinen, Eino Hyttinen, Tyyne Matson and Ann Wilder. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. His many hobbies included making astronomical telescopes and traveling. He especially loved playing the violin at various places and his picture was occasionally in the newspaper playing the violin. Archie’s passion was making and playing violins at nursing homes and outdoor festivals, including the Octagon Barn log cabin events, Sleeper State Park and more. He had made many violins, never selling them, always given them to family or friends.
Name: Joan Marie Bretz
Age: 70
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: March 08, 2014
Date of Birth: January 12, 1944
Date of Passing: March 02, 2014
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel, Bad Axe with visitation at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.
She was the loving mother of Marilyn Barriger, Tina Smith, John Klinesmith, Mary (Gerald) Hass, Sally (Andy) Kushion, Harry, Jerry and Angel Klinesmith; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Dorothy and Janet Perry and Jessie Duey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and extended family.
Joan Marie Bretz, age 70, resident of Bad Axe, formerly of Caro, passed in peace Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. She was born January 12, 1944 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late John and Helen (Maul) Perry. Joan was united in marriage to Raymond Clare Bretz. He preceded her in death on August 16, 1986. Joan will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
Name: Louise H Bourasaw
Age: 102
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 08, 2014
Services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 3 pm. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery of Port Austin. Friends May call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Saturday from 1 pm. until the service time at 3 pm. Memorials may be offered to St. Michaels Catholic Church or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Surviving are 2 daughters; Janice Bourasaw of Harbor Beach, MI and Karen Shivnen of Farmington Hills, MI. A sister, Claire Stopar of Texas. 2 grandchildren; Shawn Shivnen of Farmington Hills, MI and Keri (Scott) Anderson of Highlands Ranch, CO. 2 great grandchildren; Kala & Easton Anderson of Highlands Ranch, CO. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Raymond, Clarence, Robert and George Cantin. 4 sisters; Mabel Smith, Elaine Floch, Evelyn Garant and Marie Warne.
Louise H. Bourasaw, age 102, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on January 12, 1912 in Gay, Michigan, daughter of the late Napoleon and Evelyn (Chandonais) Cantin. She married Elery Bourasaw on March 2, 1946 in River Rouge, MI. He preceded here in death on September 14, 1983. Louise enjoyed playing cards, bingo and spending time with her family and friends.
Name: Ervin R. Ignash
Age: 85
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: March 07, 2014
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe with Fr. Robert Howe officiating. Visitation will take place Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. with scripture services at 7:00 p.m. followed by rosary at MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe and Friday at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Ervin R. Ignash Scholarship Fund of The Huron County Community Foundation, 1160 S. Van Dyke Rd. Bad Axe, MI 48413 or call (989) 269-2850 to support annual scholarships for Bad Axe High School students who continue to college. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.
Mr. Ignash is survived by his wife, Audrey and three children, Jan Ignash (David Baird) of Tallahassee, Florida; Kim Ignash (Cindie), of Bath, Michigan; Chris Ignash (Rosemarie), of DeWitt, Michigan; four grandchildren, Sausha (Kirk) Tews of Midland; Dustin (Becky) Ignash of Traverse City; Jack Ignash of DeWitt, and Laura Baird of Seattle, Washington; two brothers, Eugene (Virginia) Ignash of Bad Axe and Arnold (Delphine) Ignash of Bad Axe; two sisters, Theresa Duda of Clinton Township and Joann Kalka of Troy and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Carl, George (Louise), Ben (Virginia), and Donald Ignash; two sisters, Viola (Floyd) Brzezinsky and Edna (Fred) Weiss.
Ervin R. Ignash, 85, resident of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 14, 1928, in Kinde, Michigan, one of eleven children born to Louis and Agnes (Matelski) Ignash. At the age of 16, he enrolled in Central Michigan University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Education, later followed by an Ed.S. Graduate degree in Educational Administration from the University of Michigan. On July 27, 1951, he and Audrey Schefka were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Parisville, Michigan. In addition to his family and his faith, he had two other passions in life: education and roses. Mr. Ignash served as teacher, coach and principal of Bad Axe High School for forty years. He was proud of the fact that he not only could remember students’ names from many years past, but also that, by the time he retired in 1988, he had known generations of students within the school. He was always delighted when, years later, former students would drop by his home to say “Hi,” sometimes with their own children in tow. His other passion was growing roses. When his garden was at its fullest, he had 500 rose bushes, as well as numerous perennials, shrubs, and trees. He was a member of the Thumb Area Rose Society for several decades, serving as its President and Secretary, as well as a member of the Tri-Cities Rose Society, a Consulting Rosarian, and a horticultural judge in the Great Lakes District of the American Rose Society. In 2011, he became an Emeritus Judge and was awarded the Medal of Service.
Name: Dennis K. Peruski
Age: 56
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: March 07, 2014
Date of Birth: January 23, 1958
Date of Passing: March 04, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Chapel
The funeral service for Dennis will be 8 pm, Friday, March 7 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 5:30-9 pm. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Dennis’ family.
Dennis is survived by his wife Kathy Peruski of Snover; two sons, Michael and his fiancée Autumn Collins of Gagetown, Steven and his special friend, Amanda McCarty of Harbor Beach; two step daughters, Autumn Michalski and her husband, Scott of Snover, Shana Walker and her husband, Robert of Naples, Fla., two grandchildren, Chautelo and Aryana Peruski; 8 step grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; three brothers, Richard and his wife, Chris of Ubly, Eugene and his wife, Denise of Bad Axe, Jerry and his wife, Karen of Caro; one sister, Agnes Peruski of Ubly. Dennis was preceded in death by two infant siblings, Tom and Mary.
Mr. Dennis K. Peruski, 56 of Ubly, passed away Tuesday evening, March 4, 2014 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. He was born on January 23, 1958 in Bad Axe to the late Frank and Marie (Lamke) Peruski. He married Katherine Hanson on December 22, 2006 in Bad Axe. Dennis attended Ubly High School. He was employed at Peruski Hardware and Electrical in Ubly for 43 years. He liked country and western music and watching the National Hot Rod Association. Dennis truly enjoyed tinkering with any kind of motorized vehicle.
Name: Betty M. Scofield
Age: 85
Hometown: Caro
Funeral Date: March 08, 2014
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Bala and Sr. Maria Dina Puddu MC officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Colfax Township, Bad Axe. Memorials may be made to Tuscola County Pet Friendz, Alzheimers Association or St. Pancratius Catholic Church Fund for the poor. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
Betty is survived by her sister, Emma "Marie" Langley of Bad Axe; sisters-in-law: Hildegard Reehl of Waxahachie, TX; Josephine Reehl of Bad Axe; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her sisters: Laura Rapson, Dorothy Goff, Ann Ziegelmann, Beatrice Baker, Beverly Reehl; brothers: Elger Reehl , John "Jack" Reehl, Martin Reehl.
Betty M. Scofield, 85, of Caro, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in Timberline Lodge following a long illness. She was born September 24, 1928 in Bad Axe to Daniel Ernest and Ina Mae (Townley) Reehl. She married William E. Scofield May 31, 1952 in Toledo, OH. He died July 5, 2001. Betty was a woman of great faith. She was a former member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Oregon, OH and a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City. Betty donated her time generously collecting food donations from area businesses for the local soup kitchen to feed the homeless and needy in Oregon, OH. Betty and William loved their cockapoo Patches taking him with them everywhere
Name: Evelyn R. Brookins
Age: 97
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: March 09, 2014
Date of Birth: March 02, 1917
Date of Passing: March 06, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Owendale United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cindy Parsons, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grant Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Owendale United Methodist Church or City Rescue Mission of Saginaw, P.O. Box 548, Saginaw MI 48606-0548. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Saturday, March 8 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. AND AT OWENDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Sunday, March 9 1 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Brookins of Owendale, Debby (Tim) Trim of Hemlock, and Linda Heiler of Caro; grandchildren: Timothy (Kristi) Trim of Lansing, Tracy (Mitch) Scherzer of Freeland, Richard Heiler of Reese, and Connie (Donnie) Wellman of Birch Run; and great-grandchildren: Lydia and Luke Scherzer, Cassie, Ericka and Abby Heiler, and Jarrett and Jordan Wellman. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; brother Clare; sister Irene; and son-in-law Bill Heiler.
Evelyn R. Brookins, 97 of Owendale, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6, 2014 with her three daughters at her side. Born March 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Rosa Heberly, and graduated in 1934 from Owendale High School. Following her graduation from Saginaw Business Institute, she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for several Saginaw area businesses including Montgomery Ward and Nuechterlein Insurance. She retired in the 1970’s from Miller Fire Protection in Bridgeport. Evelyn married Robert Brookins on May 6, 1943 at the Owendale Methodist Church. Robert passed away in August, 1989. Evelyn was a member of the Owendale United Methodist Church, serving as the financial secretary for many years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, serving as their treasurer for several years, and was one of their Five Star women. Evelyn was quiet, unassuming, gentle, and gracious. She always pointed out the positive. She was a friend to all she met. She cherished time with her family and friends, and was a role model for them. She enjoyed hosting Camperpalooza every summer and family holidays. Evelyn enjoyed doing crosswords, playing board games, Tiger baseball, and fishing and spending time at the family cottage near Lupton.
Name: Keith Winfield Gerber
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: March 10, 2014
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe. Visitation will be Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the Calvary Baptist Church. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Keith is survived by his wife, Parthenia; his children, Dwain E. (Janice) Gerber of Dorr, MI, Jerry K. (Janice) Gerber of Grand Rapids, MI and Kay M. McLellan of Bad Axe; one sister, Audrey Majeska of Bad Axe; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Keith Winfield Gerber, age 90, resident of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, March 07, 2014 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. He was born March 3, 1924 in Marlette, Michigan to the late Edwin G. and Nellie M. (Thompson) Gerber. Keith and Parthenia Smith were united in marriage on July 23, 1948 in Flint. He was a graduate of Bad Axe High School. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946 and spent time in Italy. Keith was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Bad Axe. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling stories and tinkering around the farm, watching game shows and visiting with family and friends.
Name: Marion L. Dast
Age: 92
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: March 15, 2014
Date of Birth: March 28, 1921
Date of Passing: March 10, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. James A. Gorsegner, officiating pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials for Marion L. Dast may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice.Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, March 14 from 4-8 p.m. AND AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Saturday, March 15 from 10:00 a.m. until the service time
Marion is survived by a son, Philip (Karen) Dast of Sebewaing; daughters, Patricia Picklo of Williamston and Suzanne (George) Busse of Mount Prospect, Ilinois; grandchildren: Kevin (Amanda) Picklo, Tricia (Steven) Johnson, Lora (Kenneth) Merley, Graham Dast, Bryan Dast, Rochelle Taves, and Kendrick Taves; step grandchildren, Brent, Emily, and Andrew Busse; seven great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Dast of Pigeon; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Dast; her parents, Walter and Marjorie Kleinschmidt; and her brothers, Kenneth and Marvin Kleinschmidt.
Marion L. Dast, age 92 of Pigeon, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at Timber Ridge in East Lansing. She was born in Plymouth on March 28, 1921, and was the daughter of the late Walter and Marjorie (Taylor) Kleinschmidt. She was a 1939 graduate of Plymouth High School. Marion was united in marriage to Richard L. Dast of Bay Port, in May 1946 after his return from military service during WWII. She was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Pigeon (Berne). She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her many interests were in the arts, music, reading, crafts and travel.
Name: Marveline J. Richards
Age: 90
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: March 12, 2014
Date of Birth: March 02, 1923
Date of Passing: March 10, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 12, at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. CLP Kathy Grimes, pastor of Chandler Presbyterian Church will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Memorial gifts may be made to Chandler Presbyterian Church, Relay for Life or Courtney Manor and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are five children, Dan (Karen) Richards of Republic (UP), MI, Paul Richards of St. Paul, MN, Carolyn Erkfitz of New Brighton, MN, Bernice Richards of Elkton and Jim Richards of Pemberville, OH; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband of 33 years, Scott; a son, Edward, just one month ago and three infant grandchildren, Corey, Kathryn and Sarah.
Marveline J. Richards, age 90, of Elkton passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 10, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born June 3, 1923 at the home of her parents and only child of the late Frederick and Anna Marie (Bosse) Brolhost in Pemberville, Ohio. She graduated from Pemberville High School in 1941. On March 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to Scott Thorton Richards. They made their home on a farm near Elmore, OH, where she raised six children, managed a large garden and help with the farm. The family moved to Huron County near Pinnebog in 1961, then to Elkton in 1972. Gardening, both flowers and vegetables, was her joy and passion. Marveline served as elder and treasurer at the Chandler Presbyterian Church for over a decade. She also enjoyed traveling, playing scrabble with friends, quilting, sewing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also helped friends and neighbors in need and when they had health concerns. Since September of 2005, she has resided at Courtney Manor due to her own health issues (where she received excellent care).
Name: Roland A. Eichler
Age: 90
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: March 14, 2014
Date of Birth: November 25, 1923
Date of Passing: March 11, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:oo a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. David Stewart, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Thursday, March 13 2 – 8 p.m. AND AT SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PIGEON: Friday, March 14 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
Roland is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Burton and Maria Eichler of Pigeon; grandsons, Yuri and Oleksander “Sasha”; sister, Verna Wright of Pigeon; brother and sister-in-law, Archie and Inez Leitch of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Marion in 2002.
Roland A. Eichler, 90 of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. Born in Pigeon on November 25, 1923, he was the son of the late Alfred and Greta Mae (Wurtz) Eichler. On July 27, 1959 he was united in marriage to Marion Beulah Burton in Bay City. Roland lived on the small family farm and retired from farming but continued in the auto salvage business for many years. He enjoyed attending senior citizen dances, musical performances, tractor pulls, car races, and the Detroit Tigers. He also especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Pigeon, serving as Sunday School Secretary for several years.
Name: Timothy P. Walsh
Age: 59
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: March 17, 2014
Funeral services will be conducted at 11a.m on Monday, March 17, 2014 in the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. The Reverend Rodney Schwab, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2014 in the funeral home. Memorials in memory of Tim may be given to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elkton or Meals on Wheels and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcElkton.com.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Walsh of Pigeon; sister, Patti (Ron) Damm of Pigeon, sister, Kathy (Randy) Konieczny of Bay City, brother, Steve (Martha) Walsh of Vassar, and brother, Dave Walsh of Port Huron; nieces, Kristen (Matt) Wilcox of Lapeer, Dr. Kate Damm M.D. of Franklin, Dr. Becky Walsh M.D. of Royal Oak, Maggie Walsh of Belleville; and great niece, Morgan Wilcox. Preceding him in death, his father Tom Walsh and grandparents, Bert and Elsie Posade
Timothy P. Walsh, 59, of Pigeon, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 in his home. He was born June 2, 1954 in Pigeon and was a lifelong area resident. Tim was a 1972 graduate of Laker High School and worked as a carpenter for many years. Tim enjoyed woodworking and crossword puzzles, and was grateful for the love and support of his family.
Name: Robert Joseph Lemanski
Age: 68
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 19, 2014
A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Robert Howe, pastor. Friends may visit at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. or Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. Memorials may be offered to the family memorial fund.
Survived by: wife-Marie Lemanski of Bad Axe. 2 sons-Gabriel (Veckie) Lemanski of Houghton Lake, Demetrius (Kate) Lemanski of Owosso. 1 daughter-Blanda Lemanski-Hattie, and her fiancé Dale Anthony of Atlanta, GA. 1 sister-Madonna (Owen) Howell of Marquette. 4 grandchildren-Brice Lemanski (Creech) of Owosso, Kierra Hattie of Atlanta, GA, Kegan Lemanski of Houghton Lake, Wyatt Lemanski of Houghton Lake. 2 step grandchildren-Aimee Crump of Houghton Lake, Ashley Bulla of Elton. 2 step great grandchildren-Ava Stormzand of Houghton Lake, Ryder Stormzand of Houghton Lake. 3 brothers-in-law- Sylvester (Gloria) Lasceski of Kinde, Dave (Genevieve) Lasceski of Kinde, Frank (Marie) Lasceski of Ubly. 2 Sisters-in-law- Irene and Homer Wilson of Mansfield, OH, Theresa (Leonard) Horetski of Port Austin. Special friends-Bob (Lee) Britt of Bad Axe. Friends of the Family-Jeff (Janet) Leigh of Lake Orion, Frank (Lisa) Cody the Third of Houghton Lake, as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by: his in-laws-Edward and Gertrude Lasceski, and 1 brother-in-law-Leonard Lasceski.
Robert Joseph Lemanski, age 68, of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, March 14th, 2014. He was born on August 3, 1945 in Ubly, son of the late Roman and Rose (Koss) Lemanski. He married Marie Lasceski on October 2, 1965 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church-Dwight.
Name: Kay M. Muma
Age: 61
Hometown: Eastpointe, formerly of Ubly
Funeral Date: March 22, 2014
Date of Birth: August 24, 1952
Date of Passing: March 14, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, March 22 at St. Ignatius Church in Freiburg, Good Shepherd Parish. 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 Friday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am at the church only. There will be a parish vigil service Friday evening at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund.
Kay is survived by one daughter, Angela Terrasi and her husband, Tony of Eastpointe; one son, Gordon Muma and his wife, Jennifer of Sandusky; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; two step daughters, Tina (Duane) Siemen of Harbor Beach, Marlene (John) Whittenburg of Florida; four brothers and one sister, Anthony Grifka and his wife, Jean of Ubly, William “Bill” Grifka and his wife, Mary of Chelsea, Ronald Grifka and his wife, Audrey, Ann Shatto and her husband, Walter, Thomas Grifka, all of Snover. Kay was preceded in death by one daughter, Anna (Muma) Doyle; one step daughter, Linda Muma, four brothers, Richard “Bear”, James, Lee and Alan Grifka; one sister, Mae Grifka.
Mrs. Kay M. Muma, 61 of Eastpointe and formerly of Ubly, passed away Friday evening, March 14 at her daughter Angela’s residence in Eastpointe. Kay was born on August 24, 1952 in Cass City to the late Alex and Olive (Stepka) Grifka. She married Raymond Muma on October 10, 1974 in Sandusky, MI. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1979. Kay was a graduate of Ubly High School. She was employed at Hills and Dales Hospital in Cass City as a cook for 15 years until 1997 when she began working at Deckerville Die Form Kay worked there for 10 years before retiring in 2007. She enjoyed computer games, trips to casinos, cribbage, pinochle, and crossword puzzles. She liked listening to audio books as well as reading books. Kay cherished and truly enjoyed traveling with her family and friends.
Name: Ernest Rosteck
Age: 68
Hometown: McKinley Township
Funeral Date: March 21, 2014
Date of Birth: March 30, 1945
Date of Passing: March 16, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, March 21st at the Caseville United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Interment will be in New Bay Port Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 am Friday until the time of the service. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his wife Veronica; sister-in-law Ellen of St. Clair Shores; niece Sandra Geldhof and nephew Ted. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Herman and Elmer.
Ernest Rosteck, 68, of McKinley Township, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at his home while under hospice care. Ernie was born March 30, 1945 in Detroit to the late Herman and Lillian Rosteck. He graduated from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School in 1963. He married Veronica J. Hewlett on June 29, 1974 at the Caseville United Methodist Church. He spent 31 years working at MOCO in Caseville, where he worked as the head of shipping & receiving until 1999. He spent many years repairing small engines, a trade he learned from his father. He was a member of the Caseville Methodist Church and a former member of the Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed Nascar, fishing, and yardwork.
Name: Judith A. Bannick
Age: 85
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: March 25, 2014
Date of Birth: October 08, 1928
Date of Passing: March 18, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkton. Rev. Rodney Schwab, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Monday and at the church after 10 AM Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are seven children, David (Pamela) Bannick of Milan, Gustave (Mary) Bannick of Gladstone, MO, Linda Gibbs of Pilot Point, TX, Ginger (Michael) Smigelski of Charlotte, Richard (Rhonda) Bannick, Sgt US Army of Radcliff, KY Dale (Michelle) Bannick of Saginaw, Robert (Kelly) Bannick of Waterford; a brother, Retired Colonel USAF Frank (Delores) Kastraba of Papillon, NB; 17 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, and many nephews & nieces. Preceding her in death are her son, Command Master Chief Petty Officer John Bannick, US Navy; four sisters, Helen Salvia, Jean DeGrandt, Mary Hutchinson and Anna McCallum; two brothers George and Alex Kastraba.
Judith A. Bannick, age 85, of Elkton went home to her Lord, Tuesday, March 18, and is now reunited with her husband, Gustave. She was born October 8, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia and moved to Michigan shortly after birth. Judy graduated from Elkton High School in 1946. Shortly after high school she married Gustave Bannick. Judy was a homemaker and mother, raising eight children, the youngest ones on her own after her husband passed away April 17, 1977. She was a hard worker and was well known for cooking and wonderful baked goods. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elkton and loved having her family around.
Name: Mildred Emma Elizabeth Bolzman
Age: 94
Hometown: Pigeon, formerly of Sebewaing
Funeral Date: March 22, 2014
Date of Birth: January 08, 1920
Date of Passing: March 19, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church, Berne, with Rev. James A. Gorsegner, pastor, officiating. Burial will be Silver Lawn Cemetery, Sebewaing. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or charity of donor’s choice. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, March 21 2 – 8 p.m. AND AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, BERNE: Saturday, March 22 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
She is survived by five daughters and spouses: Marilyn and Arlen Born of Frankenmuth, Norma and Howard Lewis of Midland, Florence and George Behm of Pigeon, Margaret Hahn of Caro, and Donna Bolzman of Wheeling, Illinois. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Verna Taylor of Frankenmuth and Doris Kundinger of Sebewaing. In addition to her husband, Paul and her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Fiebig; brother, Arnold Kundinger; and grandchildren, Anthony Behm, Angela Behm and Jeffrey Born.
Mildred Emma Elizabeth Bolzman, age 94 of Pigeon, and formerly of Sebewaing, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Country Gardens in Pigeon. Mildred was born January 8, 1920 in Kilmanagh, and was daughter of the late Leonard and Martha (Fibranz) Kundinger. She married Paul E. Bolzman on February 16, 1941 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Paul passed away June 4, 1994. Mildred enjoyed square dancing, gardening, playing cards, setting puzzles, reading, and playing the harmonica by ear. Mildred helped her husband on the family farm, and loved taking care of her flower garden while living there. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Berne (Pigeon), and a former member of New Salem Lutheran Church, Sebewaing.
Name: Roberta A Stahl
Age: 84
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: March 26, 2014
Date of Birth: December 17, 1929
Date of Passing: March 21, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, March 26th at the Caseville United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Caseville Untied Methodist Church, 6490 Main Street. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her husband Arthur; sons Charles of Caseville and Craig (Kara) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren Christopher Stahl, Amy (Wayne) Warwick, Cassie Stahl, Marc Stahl and Scott Karr; great-grandchildren Tyler and Reese Warwick; sisters Patricia Ward of Florida, Georgina (Alvin) Kreh of Kinde, and Maude Heck of Pigeon; and sister-in-law Edna (Melvin) Dutcher of Caseville. She was preceded in death by her sister Zella Weaver.
Roberta A. Stahl, 84, of Caseville, died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. Roberta was born in Lake Twp. on December 17, 1929 to the late Robert and Vivian (Bostwick) Heasty. She graduated from Pigeon High School. On October 12, 1951 she married Arthur Stahl at the Caseville United Methodist Church. Together they built their home on Main Street in Caseville where they lived their entire married life and raised two sons. She worked as a waitress in several Caseville restaurants. She was involved in the community with the Caseville American Legion Auxiliary and the Historical Society. She was an active longtime-member of the Caseville United Methodist Church, where she was instrumental in the church’s pasty making fundraiser.
Name: Donald Gentner
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: March 26, 2014
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: March 22, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Donald Gentner will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 11am in the Holy Apostle Parish, Sts Peter & Paul Church in Ruth, Burial will be in the church cemetary. Friends may call at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 2pm until 9pm, and Wednesday from 9am to 10am. A Ruth Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 6:30pm and a Parish Vigil is 7pm both at the funeral home.
Suriviving are his wife MaryAnn Gentner; 3 sons: Tom (Anne) of Cedar Rapids Iowa, Michael (Jennifer) or Northville, Brian (Shelly) of Lake Orion; 5 daughters: Gail (Bruce) Maurer of Ruth, Karen (Mike) Galloway or Portage, Diane (Wayne) Lemanski of Niles, Lynn Guzi of Berkley, Denise (Greg) Mausolf of Troy, and Beth (Donald) Fischer of Kinde; 3 sister; 29 granchildren; and 6 great grandchildren
Donald Gentner, age 81 of Harbor Beach passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.
Name: Carl P. Welchner
Age: 67
Hometown: White Lake
Funeral Date: March 26, 2014
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: March 22, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at St. Patrick Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake. Visitation at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 1233 Union Lake Rd. White Lake: Tuesday, March 25 2-8 p.m. (Rosary at 7 p.m.) and at St. Patrick Church 9086 Hutchins Rd White Lake: Wednesday, March 26 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Information courtesy of The Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons, Douglas & Kurtis; brothers, Richard (Lucille) Welchner and Betty (Lloyd) Fritz; step brothers & step sisters, Brian (Magie) Rathje, Mark Rathje, Kenny (Dorothy) Rathje, William Rathje, Mabel (Raymond) LeClaire, Ardie (Jim) Elliot, Carol Naylor, and Gail (James) Oberski. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank & Mary Welchner, sister, Theresa Conger, & step father, William Rathje.
Carl P. Welchner, age 67 of White Lake, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014. Carl served with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was retired from General Motors.
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