Name: Jane A. Pagel
Age: 73
Hometown: Palms, MI
Funeral Date: November 09, 2015
Date of Birth: July 17, 1942
Date of Passing: November 03, 2015
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The memorial service for Jane will be 11:00 am Monday, November 9th at St. John Lutheran Church in Palms. Pastor Henry Hales, will officiate. Burial will be private at a later date. Visitation will be on Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Palms from 10:00-11:00 am. Memorials have been requested to St. John Lutheran Church, Cemetery Fund or the Ladies Aide Society.
Jane is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Wayne Pagel Sr. of Palms; three sons, John and his significant other, Debbie Mitchell of Wadhams, Wayne Jr. of Minden City, Scott (Tammy) Pagel of Sandusky; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy (Don) Weeks of Deckerville; one brother, Don (Tina) Scott of Caro; two sisters-in-law, Pamela Scott of Deckerville, Karen Scott of West Branch. Jane was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Scott Jr. and Ronald Scott.
Mrs. Jane A. Pagel, 73 of Palms, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born on July 17, 1942 in Port Huron to the late Robert and Doris (Young) Scott. She married Wayne Pagel on April 23, 1964 at St. John Lutheran Church in Palms. Jane was a graduate of the Deckerville Community School. She worked at Deckerville Die Form for 45 years, before retiring in 2005. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Palms for 64 years where she was a Ladies Aide. Jane enjoyed horses and was on the 4-H Horse Committee.
Name: Arlene Ella Fritz
Age: 91
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 07, 2015
Date of Birth: April 18, 1924
Date of Passing: November 01, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
A celebration of her life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Timothy Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Visitation at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, will be Friday, November 6, from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Visitation on Saturday, November 7, will be at the church beginning at 12:00 noon. Those wishing to give a memorial may consider the Leukemia Research Foundation, Cross Lutheran Church or a charity of their choice. The family would like to thank all in the community who have provided their unending love, prayers and support. Memories may be shared online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com
Husband Eldon J. Brunni, who preceded Arlene in death on December 4, 1971. Together they had seven children: James (Carole) Brunni of Redvale, Colorado; Carl Brunni, who preceded them in death on December 18, 1961; Mary (James) Granelli of Long Beach, California; Betty (Greg Mathers) Brunni of Pigeon; Barbara (Mark Kellermann) Krohn of Pigeon; Carrie Brunni of Pigeon; and Bill (Son Mi) Brunni of Cedar Springs. From that marriage, Arlene was also blessed with ten grandchildren: Carl Brunni, Jeff (Coleen) Brunni, Matthew (Michelle) Granelli, Alexander (Sarah) Granelli, Nate Schweitzer, Kim (Steve) Klein, Janelle (Rahila) Krohn, Suzie Krohn, Steven Brunni and Jonathan Brunni; and four great-grandchildren: Carter, Elliot, Isaac, and Eloise. In 1974, Arlene married Hazen D. Fritz at his home in Sebewaing and her family grew to include five stepchildren: Dennis (Jean) Fritz of Pigeon, Denise Munoz of Flint, Randall (Evelyn) Fritz of Sebewaing, Connie (Terry) Damm of Pigeon, and Sherri (David) Kraft of Pigeon; step grandchildren Tera (Keith) Havard, Joel (Janna) Fritz, Christopher Munoz, Michael Munoz, Brian (Robyn) Fritz, Jeff (Cari) Fritz, Kami (Jeff) Elenbaum, Ryan (Beth Ann) Damm, Kelly (Alain) Ganamet, Alissa Kraft, Stephanie (Allen) McLean, and Matthew (Stephanie) Kraft; 21 step great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Ruth Fritz. Arlene is also survived by nieces and nephews, Gail (Jim) Wolfe, Joe (Sue) Wallace, Ann Malcott, and Mark (Feathers) Wallace, and their families. In addition to her son Carl, Arlene was preceded in death by her son-in-law, David L. Krohn; a niece, Cheri; her siblings and their spouses, Willard Smith, Helen (Mark) Wallace and Donald (Luella) Smith; and in-laws, Milton Fritz, Keith Fritz, and Ilene Holland.
Arlene Ella (Brunni) Fritz, 91, of Pigeon, passed away November 1, 2015, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe due to complications from surgery. She was born April 18, 1924, to Stanley and Saloma (Weidman) Smith at her grandparents’ home in Berne. She grew up in Berne and attended Big Turner School, a two-room school house. The family moved to Pigeon when she was in seventh grade. She attended Pigeon High School and graduated in 1942 as salutatorian of her class. After graduation, she worked at Pigeon State Bank. On May 26, 1945, she was united in marriage to Eldon J. Brunni, who preceded her in death on December 4, 1971. Together they had seven children. On March 30, 1974, Arlene married Hazen D. Fritz at his home in Sebewaing and her family grew to include five stepchildren.Over the years, Arlene enjoyed many hobbies and activities, including gardening and canning, sewing and crocheting, cross-stitching, ceramics, bowling, fishing, traveling and watching the Detroit Tigers. She enjoyed going to church and being with family and friends. She had a sunny disposition, loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor. She hated Halloween. We loved her dearly and we will miss her greatly.
Name: Janet Ann Stetler
Age: 78
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 03, 2015
Date of Birth: July 04, 1937
Date of Passing: October 30, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Pastor Carol Corbishley and Pastor Jon Fruytier, both of Bad Axe Free Methodist Church, officiating. Memorials may be made to Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Memories can be shared online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Tuesday, November 3 6:00 p.m. until service at 7:00 p.m.
Her survivors include her husband for more than 51 years, Rev. Carl L. Stetler of Pigeon; three children, Paul (Patty) Stetler of Boaz, Alabama, Shawn (Leslie) Stetler of Lafayette, Indiana, and Janaé Stetler of Pigeon; grandsons, Aaron Hampton and Brandon Stetler; sister, Joanne (Kenneth) Krause of Lakeville, Minnesota; brother, James Malloy of Phoenix, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Pearl Malloy, and her grandparents, August and Katherine Domine.
Janet Ann Stetler, 78 of Pigeon, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw. Born in Flint on July 4, 1937, she was the daughter of James L. and Pearl M. (Domine) Malloy. She attended school in Pigeon for three years and graduated from Flint Northern High School. As a student at Asbury College, she sang in the choir, and graduated in 1960. On June 6, 1964 she was united in marriage to Rev. Carl L. Stetler at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Flint. Janet taught school in Indiana until 1974. She was a former member of Centennial Community Church of Kingman, Indiana, where she directed Vacation Bible School for 10 years and served as president of the Women’s Society. She also sang in the woman’s choral group in Fountain County, Indiana for six years. She was a member of the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Janet collected cookbooks. She loved to read and enjoyed watching sports on TV. She enjoyed going to the lake to watch the boats and the wave action of the lake. She was a loving mother and cared deeply for her children.
Name: Losetta G. Radabaugh
Age: 88
Hometown: Bay City
Funeral Date: November 01, 2015
Date of Birth: June 02, 1927
Date of Passing: October 29, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 3:00pm Sunday, November 8th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Interment will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00pm Sunday until the time of the service. Though she has left her earthly body, her heavenly soul will forever be with us. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choosing. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her daughters Sharon L. (John) Collings of Bad Axe and Danna Radabaugh of Sebewaing; grandchildren Brian (Laura) Witherspoon of Battle Creek, Wade (Tracy) Witherspoon of Owendale, Richard W. (Jill) Buchholz of Pigeon and Anna Buchholz of Pigeon; great-grandchildren J.C., Cody, Zach, Cameron, Baillie, Chazz, Casandra, Jacob, Amariah, Grace, Tommy, Rebecca and Gwendalyn; sisters Lorraine Kurzer of Caseville, Dora Killinger of Bay City and brother Harold Botwright of Bay City. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles Botwright and great-grandson Zander.
Rev. Losetta G. Radabaugh, 88, of Bay City, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Huron County Medical Care Facility near Bad Axe. She was born June 2, 1927 in Saginaw to the late Albert and Mabel (Grigg) Botwright. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1944. She worked many years at Pigeon A&P as a head cashier, later working as a private home health worker. She was a counselor and ordained minister, and her preaching ministry took her all over Michigan sharing her faith.
Name: Lorraine Marie Taylor
Age: 83
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: November 02, 2015
Date of Birth: August 31, 1932
Date of Passing: October 29, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 11:00am Monday, November 2nd at St. Roch-OLPH Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in Colfax Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-7 Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. She will lie in-state one hour prior to mass on Monday in Church. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her husband Duane; daughter Kathleen (Gary) Opalach of Dryden and son Michael (Diane) of Metamora; grandchildren Jeffry, Jillian, Carley and Nataley; great-grandchildren Bailey, Leighton and Max; and sister Catherine Nicklas of Caseville.
Lorraine Marie Taylor, 83, of Caseville, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Lorraine was born August 31, 1932 in Detroit to the late Ronald and Hazel (Boland) Dunmore. She graduated from Detroit’s St. Rita High School in 1951. She married Duane Taylor on April 5, 1952 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Detroit. She retired after 30 years as a school bus driver from Utica Public Schools. After retiring she moved permanently from Utica to Caseville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.
Name: Gloria Ann Busch
Age: 75
Hometown: Sand Point
Funeral Date: October 31, 2015
Date of Birth: August 23, 1940
Date of Passing: October 27, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 11:00am Saturday, October 31st at St. Roch-OLPH Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lake Huron Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and one hour prior to mass in church on Saturday. There will be a rosary at 7:00pm Friday. Memorials may be made to Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary or St. Roch. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her husband Fred; daughter Barbara (Dave) Siegrist of Jackson; grandchildren Kennedy, Daniel, Janine, Karen and Hope; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Greg, brother Ronald Essenmacher and sister Lorraine Wehener.
Gloria Ann Busch, 75, of Sand Point, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe of complications from a recent stroke. Gloria was born in Harbor Beach on July 23, 1940 to the late Harold and Anna (Bukoski) Essenmacher. She attended country school and graduated from Our Lady of Lake Huron High School in 1958, then went on to Northeastern College of Commerce in Bay City, taking up accounting. She married Frederick J. Busch on September 18, 1965 in Bay City. She worked as an accountant for the family printing business in Bay City before moving to Sand Point in 1991. She was a member of Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and St. Roch. She was an award winning quilter and a member of the Thumb Area Quilters Guild and Quilt Bee.
Name: Alice Marie Glasgow
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will not be a memorial service. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be offered to Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Alice is survived by her daughters, Janette (Thomas) Farver and Debara (Martin) Baker both of Elkton; a son, Allen (Bridget) Glasgow of Bad Axe; her grandchildren, Tom (Lynn) Farver of Ubly, Tanette Farver (and fiancé Will Parker) of Port Huron, Karry (Jason) Gorsegner of Pigeon and Corey Baker of Elkton (and special friend Jolene); her great- grandchildren, T.J., Shelby and Brady Farver of Ubly and Daniel Baker of Elkton (and special friend Rachael); sisters Leona (Al) Gorleski of Caro, Dorothy Hensel of Sebewaing, Marge Goslin of Gagetown, and Elaine (Herb) Neurath of Pigeon; brother Harold (Shirley) Deering of Pigeon and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth J. Glasgow; brother William Deering; sister Mabel (Ed) Arnold; her mother and father in law, Edward and Margaret Glasgow; brothers and sisters in law: Ed Arnold, Frank Swartz, Harold Goslin, Norman Hensel, Angus & Alice McLeod, Elmer and Rita Brehm and Mary Glasgow; nephew Tim Arnold and niece Barbara Brehm.
Alice Marie Glasgow, age 90, resident of Bad Axe, passed away on October 27, 2015 at Courtney Manor. She was born May 2, 1925 in Pigeon, Michigan to the late Conrad and Molly (Allis) Deering. She was united in marriage to Edward J. Glasgow on August 7, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2010. She was a member of Bad Axe Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post No.4115 in Sebewaing. Alice was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, knitting, crafts, flower gardening and visiting with her family and friends.
Name: Eva Mae Blaylock
Age: 100
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: October 29, 2015
Date of Birth: October 01, 1915
Date of Passing: October 26, 2015
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Eva will be 1 pm on Thursday, October 29th at the First Presbyterian Church in Bad Axe with Rev. William O’Nan officiating. Burial will be at Colfax Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 – 8 pm on Wednesday, October 28th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and at the church 12 noon until time of service on Thursday, October 29th. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Eva is survived by her daughters: Gloria (Michael) Dryer of Lake City, Michigan and Carol (David) Harris of East Jordan, Michigan; grandchildren: Leslie (Scott) Edison, Matthew (Catherine) Dryer, Dr. David (Elizabeth Montague) Harris and Kristina Harris; great grandchildren: Stachia & Krista Broadway, Bailey and Shannon Edison, Charles and Field Harris and Alannah Dryer; many nieces and nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Morgan Ballagh, Marguerite Thompson, William Ballagh, Ralph Ballagh, Gladys Sommerville, Russell Ballagh and an infant sister, Edith Ballagh.
Eva Mae Blaylock, age 100, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015, at Huron County Medical Care Facility under hospice care. Eva was born in Bad Axe on October 1, 1915, to the late John and Maude (McIllmurray) Ballagh. On September 14, 1940, she married William John Blaylock. He preceded her in death on December 13, 1997. Eva was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bad Axe. She was a hostess at the Morrow Hotel. Eva enjoyed bowling, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, fishing with her husband; she loved being outdoors and was a big Detroit Tigers fan.
Name: Lucy Moore
Age: 87
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: October 30, 2015
Date of Birth: May 19, 1928
Date of Passing: October 25, 2015
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. Rev. Robert Howe, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 2-8 pm and Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Bad Axe from 10-11 am. There will be a VFW Ladies Auxiliary service Thursday evening at 6 pm and a parish vigil service at 6:30 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Lucy’s family.
Lucy is survived by one daughter, Linda Allen and her husband David of Essexville; one grandson, Shaun Allen of Seattle; four sisters, Gracie Burkhard and her husband Delbert of Harbor Beach, Margaret Jurgess and her husband, Patrick of Attica, Doris Bowers of Bad Axe, Millie Kaufman and her husband, LaVern of Ruth; one brother, Bernard Holdwick of Harbor Beach; one brother-in-law, Lowell Messing of Bad Axe. Lucy was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Holdwick and Dolores Messing; one infant brother, LaVern Holdwick; one brother-in-law, Russell Bowers; one sister-in-law, Violet Holdwick.
Mrs. Lucy Moore, 87 of Bad Axe, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2015 while at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. She was born on May 19, 1928 in Sherman Township to the late Bernard “Ben” and Cecelia (Wipping) Holdwick. She married Victor M. Priemer on October 20, 1948 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in death on September 10, 1961. Love found Lucy again and she married Louis Moore on February 27, 1965 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Smith Corners. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2007. Lucy was an eighth grade graduate of a country school. She worked at Clements Manufacturing for a few years, Hamill Seat Belt Factory for seven years at both the Ubly and Bad Axe locations. Lucy was also employed at Walbro Corporation for a number of years at both the Cass City and Caro locations. She was a current parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. She was formerly a parishioner at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Smith Corners for 40 years. Lucy was a member of the VFW Post #5740 Ladies Auxiliary of Ruth. She enjoyed traveling and working in her flowers. She cherished her family and friends and the precious time spent with them.
Name: Arthur A. Priebe
Age: 93
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: October 26, 2015
Date of Birth: June 19, 1922
Date of Passing: October 23, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Berne, with Rev. James A. Gorsegner, pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Huron County Nature Center. Memories may be shared online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Sunday, October 25 2:30 – 8 p.m. AND AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BERNE : Monday, October 26 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred A. Priebe of Pigeon; sons, Tom (Lorraine) Priebe of Reese, Jerry (Verna) Priebe of Marlette, and Robert (Kathy) Priebe of Tell City, Indiana; grandchildren: Melissa (Ryan) Putman, Shannon (Brent) Vander Haar, Kristin (Jeremy) Krimm, Wendy (fiancé Gabe) Priebe, Robert Priebe, and Chelsea Priebe; great-grandchildren: Logan, Aubrey, Dominic, Asher, Madeline, and Abigail; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Alma Menzel, and a brother, Karl Priebe.
Arthur A. Priebe, 93 of Pigeon, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Arthur was born in Sebewaing on June 19, 1922, and was the son of August and Ida (Martin) Priebe. He graduated from Sebewaing High School and served with the U.S. Army during WWII. On August 17, 1946 he was united in marriage with Mildred A. Hoffman at New Salem Lutheran Church, Sebewaing. They recently celebrated 69 years of marriage. Art worked as a railroad agent with C&O Railroad, retiring after 40 years. He was a faithful public servant. He had served as Pigeon Constable, and had been a member of the Village Council as well as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Art had also worked as a Scheurer Hospital EMT, and was active with the Huron County Nature Center. He was a member of American Legion Post 543 in Caseville and past Service Officer. Arthur was an active, faithful member of member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Berne, where he had been an usher and Elder. In his earlier years at New Salem Lutheran Church, he sang in the church choir. Art dearly loved his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: William Francis Hogan
Age: 77
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: Not Available
In the Summer of 2016 there will be a Celebration of Life in his honor, with the date TBA at a later time. A golf tournament fundraiser will be announced for a future NHHS scholarship. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Bill to the Port Austin Community Players or to a discretionary fund for the family. Arrangements were made through the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde.
He is survived by his two grown children Melissa and Martin (Barbara Corbato), his granddaughter Francesca (Melissa), his adopted 'granddaughters' Courtney and Jessica, and over 100 beloved nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra; one sister Virginia and three brothers; Philip, David, and Robert. Also preceding him in death were his nieces and nephews: Bruce, James, Patricia, Robert, Audrey, and Nancy.
William 'Bill' Francis Hogan, 77, of Port Austin, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, from complications due to a long-term illness. He was born in Kinde on April 16, 1938, son of the late Russell and Frances (Wing) Hogan. He and Sandra K. Musich married in Muskegon on June 13, 1964. She preceded him in death on July 25, 1993. Bill graduated Port Austin High School 1956. He was the first in his family to be a college graduate, graduating from Central Michigan University in 1962, with a teaching degree. He was an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon and an alumni member for years. Bill started in a special CMU paid teaching externship at Buena Vista High School in 1960, teaching Math and Spanish. He also taught driver's education and coached athletics Bill earned his Master's degree in 1966. (CMU) and his Ed Specialist degree 1977 (MSU). He became the assistant principal at Buena Vista High School from 1972-1978. While living in Saginaw he was a member of the First Congregational Church, actively involved in various committees and the Chancel Choir. Bill relocated his family back to the Thumb and served as principal of North Huron High School from 1978-1995. After retiring, he served on North Huron's school board. He then served in various interim positions and also at the Huron ISD until he 'retired again' to play golf 'on [his] own schedule'. He worked at Bird Creek Golf Course from 1995-2014. A very active member of the community, He was a member of the Port Austin Lions Club, he served as Port Austin Mayor for a short term and was on the Port Austin Village Council for years. As current President of Port Austin Community Players and a member since 1981, he was a longtime actor, director, and most noted for his set designs and set construction. He has also served on the PACP board as building manager. Bill loved golf and travel. His favorite trips were to the Ryder Cup in Ireland, many jaunts to London with friends, golf travel and road trips with family. He loved baseball since childhood and was an avid Detroit Tigers and MSU Spartan fan, he was also known for his construction skills around Port Austin and shooting the breeze at breakfast or with buddies in the evenings. He also loved spending time with his immediate and large, extended family especially his granddaughter.
Name: Mary Susalla
Age: 88
Hometown: Parisville
Funeral Date: October 24, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 24 at St. Mary Catholic Church of St. Isidore Parish in Parisville. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home on Thursday from 6-9 pm, Friday from 1-9 pm and Saturday from 9-10 am. There will be a parish vigil at 7:30pm Thursday at the funeral home and a rosary Friday at 4 pm by the St. Mary Rosary Sodality. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Mary’s family.
Mary is survived by her ten loving children, Larry (Sharon) of Romeo, Marlene Calverley of Rochester, Daniel (Linda) of Imlay City, Harley (Debbie) of Romeo, Dennis (Lorraine) of Bad Axe, Carol (Dennis) Essenmacher of Minden City, Mark of Sterling Heights, Mary Jane (Ken) Lawrence of Leonard, Kerry of Ruth, Randy (Joyce) of Ruth; 19 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; one aunt, Beatrice Lemanski, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frances and Isadore Kociba, Irene Eden, Beatrice Kubacki, Evelyn Susalla, Pat & Herb Vogel, Marie Zulka. Mary was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Michael Calverley, two brothers, Herbert and Stephen Zulka, three great grandchildren, Mason Kapron and Temprence and Arthur Essenmacher.
Mrs. Mary Susalla, 88 of Parisville, passed away Tuesday October 20, 2015 at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center of Rochester with her family by her side. She was born on May 7, 1927 to the late William and Gertrude (O’Parka) Zulka. She married Arthur Susalla on November 11, 1944 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her in death on November 6, 1984. Mary worked in Hamtramck for several years before marrying Arthur and spending the remainder of her years raising a family and farming with her husband. During these years, she was employed at the Hamill Seat Belt factory in Ubly for ten years. She was a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville where she was a member of the Rosary Sodality. Mary was an exceptional cook. She loved gardening and flowers of all kinds, especially her roses. Mary also enjoyed spending time camping, travelling on vacations with her family and casino trips. She was a very giving and kindhearted person who always put others before herself.
Name: FABIAN CLOR
Age: 90
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: October 23, 2015
Funeral mass for Fabian Clor will be Friday, October 23, 2015 at 11 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery in Forestville. Military Honors will be given at the cemetery. Visitation for Fabian will be Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be at the church from 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Thursday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Fabian is survived by his wife Laura Clor of Harbor Beach, sons: Raymond Clor and his wife Lena of Deford, Lenny Clor and his wife Karen of Harbor Beach, Allen Clor and his wife Brenda of Minden City, daughters: Lillian Siemen and her husband Jim of Harbor Beach, Cynthia Wolf and her husband Pete of Deckerville, Diane Klaska and her husband Kim of Harbor Beach, and Marlene Kozdron and her husband Henry of Harbor Beach. 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren, his brother Gerald Clor, 4 sisters: Marie Klee, Regina (LaVern) Hanselman, JoAnn (Lewis) Slavick, Patricia CLor, along with 2 sisters-in-law Nora Clor and Ilene Clor. He was preceded in death by a daughter Rose Pohl, 3 brothersLuke, Gabriel and Ben Clor, step-grandson Billy Hill, sister-in-law Patricia Clor and brother-in-law Lawrence Klee.
FABIAN CLOR, age 90 of Harbor Beach, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home in Harbor Beach. Fabian was born on January 15, 1925 in Sherman Township to the late Joseph and Clara (Messing) Clor. Fabian married Laura Jane Geiger on October 1, 1949 in Ruth. Fabian and Laura had just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. He worked for Thumb Farm Service for over 30 years, along with working on his farm. Fabian is a World War II veteran serving in the US Army. He was a member of the Parisville VFW Post 5740. Fabian loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: Dinah Leigh Emerick
Age: 56
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: October 22, 2015
A service will be held on Thursday October 22, 2015 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Port Hope, Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 pm until 8 pm or Thursday from 10 am until the time of service at 11. To offer your condolences to the family, please visit www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Dinah is survived by her two sons, Keith Osentoski of Scottsdale, AZ, and Bradley Osentoski of Ubly; her parents, Oren Emerick and friend Mickey Shivley of St. Helen, Pauline and Husband Earl Ginther of Port Hope, her brothers, Matthew Emerick and friend Maureen Bell of West Branch, Neal and his wife Colleen Emerick of Raymond, WA; her sisters Bethany and her husband Bill Bailey of Port Hope, Holly and husband Fred McIntyre of Bad Axe, Paula Emerick and her partner Ruth Nardecchia of Portland, OR; her special friend Ken Steinbis of Port Hope, several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Toby. She was preceded in death by her brother Jeffery Emerick, her niece Jodie Emerick, and her great nephew Donavin Cochrane.
Dinah Leigh Emerick, age 56, of Port Hope suddenly passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dinah was born April 21, 1959 to Oren and Pauline Emerick. Dinah was truly one of the most loving, thoughtful and compassionate people that God gifted to us. She grew up in Port Hope and also spent a significant part of her life in Ubly and Roscommon., MI, always connecting with her family and friends in each community. Her career ranged from administration to event planning. She had a passion for scrapbooking, crafting, and card-making. Her laughter, her kindness, and her amazing ability to make you feel special, will forever stay with everyone who knew Dinah.
Name: Dean C. Kelley
Age: 62
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: October 21, 2015
Funeral Services for Dean will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 1pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in Marquardt Cemetery. Visitation for Dean will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3-8pm, and on Wednesday, from 12 noon until time of services at 1 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Dean is survived by his wife Linda Kelley of Kinde, and children: William Kelley and his wife Marie of kinde, Sherry Johnston and Her husband John of Sterling Heights, and John Kelley of Kinde, granddaughter Molly Rose, and 2 step grandchildren Brooklyn Boggs and Bailey Boggs, brothers: Dale Kelley and his wife Colleen of Richmond, and Dennis Kelley and his wife Jennifer of Port Hope, and his sister Sheila Palach and her husband Craig of Minnesota, and Elnora Kelley Junkkari of Harbor Beach He was preceded in death by a brother Gary Kelley.
DEAN C. KELLEY age 62 of Kinde, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Covenant Medical Center of Saginaw. He was born on April 20, 1953 in Harbor Beach to the late Stewart and Rosena (Koglin) Kelley. Dean and Linda Zick were united in marriage on July 7, 1974 at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Dean farmed his whole life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and spending time with family and friends, especially his granddaughter.
Name: MARIE C. MAUSOLF
Age: 86
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: October 19, 2015
Date of Birth: November 08, 1928
Date of Passing: October 16, 2015
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Marie will be Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Marie will be on Sunday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Monday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Ronald Mausolf and his wife Kathleen of Port Hope, Linda Cook and her husband Dan of Harbor Beach, Bonnie Erdody and her husband Ronn of Bay City, Dan Mausolf and his wife Liana of Hawaii, Diane Manenti of Harbor Beach, Cindy Oparka and her husband Tom of Harbor Beach, and Jean Mausolf of Harbor Beach, 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one sister: Agnes Kucharczyk of Harbor Beach. She was preceded in death by a son David Mausolf, and daughter Joan Mausolf, and her siblings: Genevieve Maurer, Margaret Braun, Roman Geiger, Andy Geiger and Alma Seltz.
MARIE C. MAUSOLF, age 86 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her home. She was born on November 8, 1928 in Ruth to the late Theodore and Petronella (Hessling) Geiger. Marie and Orville Mausolf were united in marriage on October 2, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2007. Marie was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, and the VFW Auxiliary of Harbor Beach. She worked at Klumps Restaurant, was a bus driver, cleaned houses, and was a volunteer on the Eastern Huron Ambulance Service. She enjoyed playing cards, and going gambling at the casino. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: Vera Mary Broomfield
Age: 92
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: October 19, 2015
Date of Birth: October 31, 1922
Date of Passing: October 15, 2015
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11 am. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 – 7 pm. or Monday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to Courtney Manor Resident Council or the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. To offer your condolences to the family, please visit www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Vera is survived by: 1 Son-Dave (Diane) Broomfield of Midland. 2 Daughters-Sue (Jerry) King of Midland. Lou Ann (Dave) Gay of Great Falls, Montana. 1 Sister- Gloria (John) Belew of Bad Axe. 5 Grandchildren-Kelly (Jim) Cook of Ubly. Kerry Wright of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Andrew Broomfield of Midland. Katie (Matt) Peat of Union, MI. Aaron Broomfield of Michigan Center, MI. 10 Great-grandchildren Predeceased by: 4 Brothers-Melford, Archie, Bob and Max Stirrett 4 Sisters-Dorothy Nugent, Jane Kloska, Lois McDowell and Floy Alent.
Vera Mary Broomfield, age 92, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday October 15, 2015 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Vera was born October 31, 1922 in Pinnebog, daughter of the late Alex and Ethel (Hall) Stirrett. She married Clarence “Shorty” Broomfield on January 20, 1944. He preceded her in death on August 26, 2005. She was a “Rosie the Riveter” in Ypsilanti during WWII. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Name: Delores Alice Fisher
Age: 87
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: October 23, 2015
Date of Birth: September 22, 1928
Date of Passing: October 15, 2015
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kinde. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at The Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. There will be a vigil service at 7:15 p.m. Thursday evening.
Delores is survived by her children; Ronald and his wife, Sharon, of Brighton, William and his wife, Phyllis, of Plant City, Florida, Nancy and her husband, Bill Wormstedt, of Seattle, Washington, Robert Jr. “Bobby,” of Oregon, David of Wixom, Joseph and his wife, Jeanne, of Frankenmuth, Victoria and her husband, Paul Millenbach, of Grosse Pointe Park and Michael and his wife, Gina of Plant City, Florida. 13 grandchildren, Kristy Fisher (Ryan), Heather (Angelo) Fallone, Jayme (Nathaniel) Deagan, Jake Fisher, Justin Fisher, Bobby Fisher, Andy (Shelby) Taylor, Jacqueline (Kyle) Koch, Jill Fisher, Jeanine Fisher, Luke Fisher, Mathew Millenbach and Melissa Millenbach and five great-grandchildren; Justin Fisher, Winston Deagan, Melia, Lena, and Dominic Fallone. Delores was preceded in death by her daughter, Roseann Fisher; and her brothers and sisters, Toby, Lilas, Raiky, Bertha, Ervin, Nellie, Lottie, Alice, Alexander, Leo and Alger.
Delores Alice Fisher, Age 87, of Zephyrhills, Florida (formerly of Kinde, Michigan) passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Coventry Assisted Living in Plant City, Florida. She was born September 22, 1928 the youngest of 12 children, to the late Valentine & Margaret Watchowski. On December 1, 1945, Delores married Robert Fisher at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kinde. They were married 65 years. Robert preceded her in death on February 25, 2011. Delores was a dedicated and loving wife, homemaker and a wonderful mother to 9 children. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She and Robert lived in Kinde and spent winters in Florida until 1997, when they moved to Zephyrhills, Florida. She loved gardening and the outdoors. She will be remembered for her ‘Thanksgiving’ like Sunday dinners, amazing molasses cookies and always having a smile on her face.
Name: THOMAS R. GONIWIECHA
Age: 68
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: October 17, 2015
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Tom will be Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A gathering of friends for Tom will be at the church beginning at 9:30 am until time of services at 11 am. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Tom is survived by his wife Nancy Goniwiecha of Harbor Beach, and sons: Dan Goniwiecha of Grand Rapids, Randy Goniwiecha and his wife Katie of Hudsonville, Scott Goniwiecha and his wife Aimee of St. Joseph, 3 grandchildren: Nathan, Mya, and Zoey, his brother Michael Goniwiecha of Bad Axe, and sisters: Ann Depcinski and her husband Albert of Cass City, and Patti O’Neil of Harbor Beach.
THOMAS R. GONIWIECHA, age 68 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit. Tom was born on August 29, 1947 in Bad Axe to the late Richard and Jeanette (Susalla) Goniwiecha. He and Nancy Siemen were united in marriage on April 27, 1968 at St. Anthony’s Church in Helena. Tom was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy name of Mary Parish. Tom worked at Searle, Nutrasweet and Dow Agrosciences for many years. He enjoyed reading, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Name: Wesley J. Gebauer
Age: 84
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: October 17, 2015
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 11 am, at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Sutton, pastor. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church Debt Fund. To offer condolences to the family, visit www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Wesley is survived by: Wife- Peggy Gebauer of Bad Axe. 2 Sons-Duane (Anne) Gebauer of Gregory, MI. Dennis (Kim) Gebauer of Healy, Alaska. 4 Grandchildren-Jacob, Shannon, Philip and Kelly Gebauer. Predeceased by: 1 Grandson-John Gebauer.
Wesley J. Gebauer, age 84, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday October 14, 2015 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Wesley was born May 26, 1931 in Sebewaing, son of the late John and Edna (Krauss) Gebauer. He married Peggy Gingrich on August 7, 1957 at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. He worked for Moczik Tool and Die as well as Thumb Tool.
Name: Walter F. Karsmarski
Age: 91
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: October 17, 2015
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at St. Michael’s of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday at the Knoblock Funeral Home and from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the church. There will be a rosary at the Funeral Home on Friday at 7:00 am. The family requests donations to St. Michael’s Church in lieu of flowers
He is survived by his wife, Delphine; his daughters, Colleen (Larry) Krohn of Elkton, and Dr. Marlene (Mark) Mullin of Troy; his grandchildren, Charles (Bronwyn) Krohn, Grand Rapids and Jennifer Krohn, Royal Oak: his great-grandchildren, Maya and Mason Krohn of Grand Rapids; his sister, Jennie Barker of Allen Park and several nieces and nephews.
Walter F. Karsmarski, 91, of Port Austin died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Walter was born March 22, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Brzek) Karsmarski. Walter and Delphine Lerash were married November 22, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dwight Township. He was employed by the Huron County Road Commission where he retired as the foreman of the Kinde Division. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the US Army. Walter was a S. SGT. His duties consisted of being a squad leader. He participated in two major battles, earning the Presidential Citation and the Purple Heart. Walter was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the American Legion, Frank Horetski Post 499 of Port Austin. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, doing metal work in his shop and he was an avid birdwatcher. Walter had an unconditional love for his family, for God and for his Country.
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