Name: Bruce C. Leipprandt
Age: 86
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: September 17, 2016
Date of Birth: March 14, 1930
Date of Passing: September 12, 2016
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be 12:00 noon Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Hayes United Methodist Church, with Pastor Matthew Chapman officiating. Cremation will follow. The Pigeon Lions Club will offer a brief memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be directed to Hayes United Methodist Church, the ETL Agricultural Legacy Scholarship with the Huron County Community Foundation, or Caseville Historical Society. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, September 16 2-8 p.m. AND AT HAYES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Saturday, September 17 11 a.m. until service at 12 noon
He is survived by his wife, Virginia, to whom he had been married 58 years; sons, Larry (Kris) Leipprandt of Pigeon and Steven (Aileen) Leipprandt of Ada; four grandchildren, Isaac Charles, Ava Carey, Hope, and Nicole; brother, Ted (Peggie) Leipprandt of Pigeon; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Phyllis and Clarence Gettel and Charles and Doris Leipprandt; and grandson Nicholas.
Bruce C. Leipprandt, age 86 of Caseville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw. Born in Bad Axe on March 14, 1930 he was the son of E.T. and Lillian (Sturm) Leipprandt. Following his 1948 Pigeon High School graduation, he attended Michigan State University. After their father’s injury on the farm, teenage brothers Bruce and Charles assumed the family farming operation. Bruce farmed throughout his lifetime and maintained the financial documents until recently, and worked the family farm with Tim and Phil Leipprandt. He was a former president of the Huron County Farm Bureau and served on the Board of Michigan Farm Bureau. He was also past president of the Michigan Centennial Farm Association. Bruce’s passion for the land and family farming was his daily motivation. On March 15, 1958, he was united in marriage with Virginia E. Blakeslee at the Chesaning Methodist Church. Together they enjoyed life and laughter as their home had always been a place for family and friends to gather, including more than 90 international students from throughout the world. Bruce was a lifelong MSU fan and supporter. He participated in the Kellogg Farm Study program beginning in 1969 and traveled throughout the nation and world. He was a member of the Hubbard Winsor Lodge No. 420, the Pigeon Lions Club, the Caseville Eagles F.O.E. 3690, the Caseville Historical Society, and a former member of the Pigeon Rotary Club. He was a lifelong Conservative and a lifelong member of Hayes United Methodist Church.
Name: Mark H. Gruehn
Age: 57
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: September 15, 2016
Date of Birth: September 02, 1959
Date of Passing: September 11, 2016
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 1-8pm. The funeral service will be Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Our Lady of Consolata Catholic Church (Holy Family Parish). Visitation will be from 10am until the time of service at 1pm. Burial will be at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Our Lady of Consolata Catholic Church (Holy Family Parish), Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, USA Schools, or the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Mark is survived by his wife, Terry Gruehn; mother, Dorothy Gruehn; children: Shaun (Jenny) Gruehn, Steve (Allison) Gruehn, Brad (Tiffany) Gruehn and Brittany (Caleb Brow) Gruehn; grandchildren: Case, Rylan, Adalyn, Jake and Emery; siblings: JoAnne (Doug) Rasmussen, Patrick (Amy) Gruehn, Gerry (Roger) Vermeersch, Lynn (Jeff) Valentine and Carol (Mike) VanHoost; and many nieces and nephews.
Mark H. Gruehn, age 57, of Sebewaing, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Mark was born September 2, 1959, in Pigeon, to Leon and Dorothy (Vollmer) Gruehn. He married Terry Elenbaum on November 24, 1979. When not working, he enjoyed deer hunting, boating, riding motorcycle, cutting scrap, burning, collecting and owning John Deer tractors, spending time in Caseville, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed helping others. When wearing a shirt…he’d give you the shirt off his back.
Name: Tracy Rae Champagne
Age: 36
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: September 13, 2016
Date of Birth: July 25, 1980
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 7:30 PM, Tuesday, September 13, at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton where friends may call from 2 until the time of service Tuesday. Rev. Ean Green, pastor of the Community Wesleyan Church will officiate with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Memorials may be directed to a college fund being set up for her son, Brady (checks payable to Gary Champagne) and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com
Surviving are the apple of her eye, son, Brady; her parents, Gary and Lynn Champagne of Elkton, two brothers, Mike (Kayla) Champagne and Tim (Stephanie) Champagne of Kansas City, KS; five sisters, Michelle Seley (Pat) of Houghton Lake, Chris (Val) Champagne of Bay City, Julie Champagne (Steve) of Elkton, Kayleigh Champagne (Mike) of Elkton and Nicki Champagne (Aaron) of Freeland; her boyfriend, James Lemanski of Bad Axe; nieces and nephews, Kayla, Hunter, Caleb, Colten, Kelsie, Kylie, Mackensie, Easton, Brinley, Miah, Summer, Grayson, Austin and Garett; grandmother, Delores Champagne of Elkton; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and her cats, Bob, Marley and K. Preceding her in death were grandparents, Cletus Champagne, Raymond and Carolyn LeGault.
Tracy Rae Champagne, 36, of Bad Axe passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept 10, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit with her family at her side, after suffering a possible stroke. She was born July 25, 1980 in Harbor Beach, daughter of Gary and Lynn (LeGault) Champagne. Tracy moved to Elkton in her youth with her family and graduated from Laker High School in 1998. After high school she went to college for a short time. She worked at Tom Thumb Market in Elkton before becoming an in home health care worker for the elderly. Currently, she was a sales clerk at Thumb Industries in Bad Axe. Tracy was a member of the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton. She was an active out of doors person who enjoyed camping mud bogging and spending time with her son.
Name: Robert Fietsam
Age: 79
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: September 13, 2016
Date of Birth: December 01, 1936
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral services for Robert will be Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 1:30 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Dr. Darcy Fietsam officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Robert will be Monday, September 12, 2016, from 3-8 pm at the funeral home. Visitation on Tuesday will begin at 12:30 pm until time of services at 1:30 pm. Memorials can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife Mary of Harbor Beach, and children: Robert Fietsam and his wife Jennifer of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Terry Fietsam of Ann Arbor, Wendy Gould and her husband Don of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Darcy Fietsam of Folly Beach, SC, Cindy Matz and her husband Mike of Shelby Township, Randy Fietsam and his wife Julee of Leonard, Chad Fietsam and his wife Chris of Troy, Skotti Fietsam and her husband Ricardo of Guadalajara, Mexico, Karolyn Tomayko and her husband Randy of Shelby Township, 31 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by a son Ronald and a grandchild David Young.
ROBERT FIETSAM, age 79 of Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his home with his family by his side He was born on December 1, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, and adopted by the late Irvin & Margaret (Pruitt) Fietsam. Robert and Mary MacCombie were united in marriage on June 8, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. Robert was a retired engineer from General Motors. He enjoyed being a pilot, playing bridge, golfing, and watching baseball and football, especially The Ohio State University.
Name: Esther Grace Iseler
Age: 94
Hometown: Peck, MI
Funeral Date: September 15, 2016
Date of Birth: March 28, 1922
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: Hacker Funeral Parlors
Visitation hours will be held Wednesday, September 14th from 2-8 P.M. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, and on Thursday, September 15th from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Peace Lutheran Church, located at 92 Flynn Street, Sandusky. Officiating: Pastor Richard Tino. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Memorials may be made to the Peace Lutheran Church, or Peace Lutheran Pre-School. Arrangements by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.hackerfuneralparlors.com
She is survived by 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-nine great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one infant grandson. One sister, Leah Koglin. Three brothers: Edwin, Arnold, and Clarence Schubring.
Esther Grace Iseler, age 94, of Peck, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was born March 28, 1922 in Port Hope, Michigan. Esther married Herbert Iseler on April 19, 1941 in Port Hope, Michigan. He passed away April 20, 2014. Esther was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Sandusky.
Name: Joann Rita Laceski
Age: 68
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: April 08, 1948
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Joann’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private burial is planned. Memorials may be offered to the Annunciation of the Lord Parish. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Joann married Walter G. Lasceski on April 24, 1987 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kinde, Michigan. He survives her. Also surviving are three sons: Brian (fiancé Carol) Hoody, Kerry (Julie) Hoody, and Gordon (Kayla) Lasceski; grandchildren, John and Brad Hoody, Laken and Mckenna Hoody, Sara (Eric) Pichla, Anastasia Lasceski, Logan and Brandon Berry; great granddaughter, Maci Pichla; four sisters, Marlene (Gerald) Jimpkowski, Karen (Chuck) Koroleski, Jackie Blossom, and Mary (John) Craig; brother in law, Thomas (Diane) Lasceski; sisters in law, Veronica Duda and Cecelia Szuran; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her father and mother in law, Gordon and Anastasia Lasceski, nephew, Joshua Jimpkowski and brothers in law, Frank Duda and Andrew Szuran.
Joann Rita Lasceski, 68, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and dearest friend was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joann was born April 8, 1948 to the late Frank and Bernice (Watchowski) Navock. She graduated from Port Austin High School and was employed in many capacities including working at the Port Austin Level Factory. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and her farm animals.
Name: Joann Rita Lasceski
Age: 68
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: April 08, 1948
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Joann’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private burial is planned. Memorials may be offered to the Annunciation of the Lord Parish. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Joann married Walter G. Lasceski on April 24, 1987 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kinde, Michigan. He survives her. Also surviving are three sons: Brian (fiancé Carol) Hoody, Kerry (Julie) Hoody, and Gordon (Kayla) Lasceski; grandchildren, John and Brad Hoody, Laken and Mckenna Hoody, Sara (Eric) Pichla, Anastasia Lasceski, Logan and Brandon Berry; great granddaughter, Maci Pichla; four sisters, Marlene (Gerald) Jimpkowski, Karen (Chuck) Koroleski, Jackie Blossom, and Mary (John) Craig; brother in law, Thomas (Diane) Lasceski; sisters in law, Veronica Duda and Cecelia Szuran; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her father and mother in law, Gordon and Anastasia Lasceski, nephew, Joshua Jimpkowski and brothers in law, Frank Duda and Andrew Szuran.
Joann Rita Lasceski, 68, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and dearest friend was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joann was born April 8, 1948 to the late Frank and Bernice (Watchowski) Navock. She graduated from Port Austin High School and was employed in many capacities including working at the Port Austin Level Factory. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and her farm animals.
Name: David Allen Stokan
Age: 75
Hometown: Fort Gratiot
Funeral Date: September 14, 2016
Date of Birth: September 05, 1941
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: Pollack-Randall Funeral Home
Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. William O’Nan will officiate. Burial will be in Colfax Township Cemetery, Bad Axe. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Military honors will be conducted at graveside. Memorials may be made to the Port Huron Masonic Lodge. To send condolences, please visit pollockrandall.com.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda; four children, David (Patricia) Stokan II, Daniel Stokan, Diana (Michael) Litten and Darci (Joseph) Schomburg; 11 grandchildren, Michael, Cody, Shane, Corey, Joshua and Krystal Stokan, Caleb and Ciana Litten, and Shawn, Cameron and Adam Schomburg; one great grandson, Taven D. Stokan; brother, Richard (Judy) Stokan; brother-in-law, Richard (Joyce) Kennedy and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Krohn.
David Allen Stokan, 75, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born September 5, 1941 in Bad Axe to the late Elton M. and Leora Belle Stokan. He married Linda Kennedy on November 3, 1962 in Bad Axe. Mr. Stokan served in the U.S. Army and was the co-owner of Marvel Tool and Machine. He was a member of Port Huron Lodge #58 F.& A.M. and enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and bowling.
Name: Brody Lee Truemner
Age: 21
Hometown: Owendale, MI
Funeral Date: September 14, 2016
Date of Birth: April 10, 1995
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linkville,MI - with Rev. Chris Suggitt, pastor, and Rev. Lee Wenskay officiating. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund. VISITATION AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, LINKVILLE, MI: Tuesday, September 13, 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Please share memories online at - MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com
He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Sheila, brother Kyle Truemner, and sister Abby Truemner, all of Owendale, MI; paternal grandparents Lee and Janet Truemner of Pigeon, MI; maternal grandparents Richard and Theresa Gundlach of Bad Axe, MI; aunts and uncles: Kari (Matt) Ricker, Kendal (Rosie) Truemner, Deborah Gundlach, Marsha (Ken) Ludlow, Brenda (John) Dean, Lisa Gundlach, and Rich (Kelly) Gundlach; several cousins; and many friends, including special friend Mickayla Bischer.
Brody Lee Truemner, age 21 of Owendale, MI passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at home. He was born in Bad Axe on April 10, 1995, the son of Kevin C. and Sheila F. (Gundlach) Truemner, and was a 2013 graduate from Laker High School, MI. A hockey player for many years, Brody played with the Huron County Men’s Hockey League and the County Line Hockey team in Bay City, MI. While in high school, he played hockey and football. Just recently, Brody played in the Laker High School Alumni game. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends, especially the Canboro Road crew. Brody was a former employee of Weltin Spray Foam and currently worked for King Tiling Company. Brody had an infectious smile that could light a room. He was also known for having the “best snap-chats.”
Name: Ricky D. Ziehm
Age: 62
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: September 16, 2016
Date of Birth: September 05, 1954
Date of Passing: September 10, 2016
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2-8pm. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 16, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Linkville). Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial of his cremains will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the family to go toward lung and heart research. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Ricky is survived by his mother, Jeannine Ziehm; his children: Todd Ziehm of Scottsdale, AZ, Andrea (Derek) Howard of Sebewaing and Melissa (Corey) Vollmer of Sebewaing; siblings: Deborah Ziehm, Jeff Ziehm, Jennifer (Ray) Ziehm-Scott, and Lynette Lorentz; grandchildren: Addison Mellendorf, Noah Howard, Alivea Howard and Raegan Vollmer. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Ziehm; and grandparents: Floyd and Madeline Ziehm, Bertha (Joe) Kissner and Paul Faust.
Ricky D. Ziehm, age 62, of Owendale, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2016, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Ricky was born September 5, 1954, in Pigeon, to Donald and Jeannine (Faust) Ziehm. Ricky worked many years as a crop adjustor and was a self-employed farmer. He enjoyed racing at many speedways, watching Nascar and college football, tinkering on old cars, spending time with his family and enjoyed his grandchildren.
Name: Lorraine A. Roberts
Age: 65
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: September 15, 2016
Date of Birth: October 18, 1950
Date of Passing: September 09, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Lori will be Thursday, September 15, 2016 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 New River Cemetery. Visitation for Lori will be Wednesday from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, Visitation on Thursday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. A Parish Vigil Service and Rosary Service will take place Wednesday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Lori's wishes are that memorials be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Lori is survived by her children: Chad Toms and his wife Dawn of Grand Blanc, Alison Roberts of Arizona, 3 grandchildren: Drake, Paige, Lucas, a sister Bernie Marsh of Port Hope, brothers: Clifford Matczak of Port Hope, Michael Matczak of Port Austin, special niece Alyse Kozfkay and her sons, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and special friends: Joann Tomczyk, Fran Holdwick, Susan Graham, Tony Vigari, Bob Collick, Patti Hamel, Dean, Paul, and many more. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Dave Marsh in 2003.
LORRAINE A. ROBERTS, age 65 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Covenant Medical Center of Saginaw. She was born on October 18, 1950 to the late Michael and Elsie (Bartels) Matczak in Detroit. Lori was a member of the OLLH Catholic Church, she was a diabetic for 60 years, and received her American Diabetes 50 year award. She was a thirty year member of AA, and was an AA Sponsor to many people. She was very active at OLLH, being a Lay Minister, served on many committees, and was involved in the Bishops Council. She enjoyed doing crosswords, sending cards to people, building fires, spending time with her grandchildren, and driving her 1972 Convertible MG. Lori’s strong faith and love of our Savior helped her with many of her health issues. She was a strong, determined, caring and loving woman.
Name: Helen Marie Ruby
Age: 90
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: September 12, 2016
Date of Birth: May 23, 1926
Date of Passing: September 09, 2016
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
Funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church with Pastor Scot Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Gifts in Helen’s memory may be made to the Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church WMSC Ladies Sewing Circle or Meals on Wheels. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Sunday, September 11 2-8 p.m. AND AT MICHIGAN AVENUE MENNONITE CHURCH, PIGEON: Monday, September 12 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.
Helen is survived by her daughters Diane Maust and Delores “Dee” Esch and son-in-law Denny Esch all of Pigeon; six grandchildren: J Scott Maust (fiance’ Kristen Volrich), Renee (John) Read, Tiffany (Chris) Jackson, D Chad (Sharon) Esch, Jeremy (Cindy) Esch, and Matthew (Lisa) Esch; great grandchildren: Brittany, Taylor, Nolan, Morgan, Hannah, Conner, Nicholas, Carter, Justin, Lauren, and Brooklyn; sisters, Ethel (John Dale) Gunden and Alice Albrecht of Bay Port; sister-in-law Dorothy Ruby of Albany, OR; and many nieces and nephews. Joe, her husband of nearly 68 years, preceded her in death, as well as son-in-law Joe Maust; sister and brother-in-law Ida and Eric Johnson; brother-in-law Lyle Albrecht; and the Ruby family siblings: Emma (Aaron) Riemenschneider, Walt Ruby, Marie Ruby, and Edith (Leon) Swartzendruber.
Helen Marie Ruby, age 90, of Pigeon passed away Friday, September 9, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Helen was born May 23, 1926 in Thurman, Colorado to John and Mary (Kuhns) Hoffman. On February 20, 1944 she was united in marriage to Joseph Ruby in Thurman. They lived in Colorado and Pennsylvania until permanently moving to Pigeon, Michigan in 1950. Helen was a wonderful Mom and homemaker learning early the skills of cooking and baking. By age 15 she worked for an aunt cooking for her farm hands. Joe and Helen lived in Redding, PA early in their marriage, both working at a mental institution. In 1950 when they moved to Pigeon she became active in gardening, quilt making, and serving her church, Michigan Avenue Mennonite, teaching Bible School and Sunday School, and serving as President of the Ladies Sewing and Friendship Circle. Helen worked with her sister, Ethel, at the Dutch Kettle where her specialties were baking pies and making macaroni and potato salad for the Friday night fish fry. Helen enjoyed hundreds of short visits as she delivered Meals on Wheels to shut-ins for many years. After her stroke in 2011 she was forced to give up on many things she enjoyed doing, but visiting with family and going someplace was not one of them. Her known Sunday afternoon call became a normal thing. “You’re coming up aren’t you?” and “Yes everyone else will be here.” Helen never had much to say as family gathered in her small apartment but she enjoyed having them there while listening to all the things happening in their lives.
Name: Kenneth A. Sadro
Age: 79
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: September 13, 2016
Date of Birth: January 29, 1937
Date of Passing: September 09, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Ken will be Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, of the St. Hubert Parish, with Fr. Rob Howe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Ken will be Monday, from 3-9 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Monday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Ken is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice; children Douglas Sadro and Margaret Sadro of Bad Axe, and Joy (Wally) Tenbusch of Bad Axe. Grandchildren: Alan (Amanda) Sadro, Katie (Kyle) Protzman, Jamie (Chris) Pfeffer, Ryan (Keri) Tenbusch, Curt (Emily) tenbusch, and Kelli (pete) Messing. Great-grandchildren Logan and Shelby Sadro, Allison Protzman, kaitlyn and Nolan Pfeffer, Isabella and Brooke Tenbusch, Owen, James and Leo Tenbusch, Hannah Madelyn and Wyatt Messing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Gertrude Sadro, brother Ralph Saldro, Father and mother-in-law John and Cecilia Terbrack an many brothers and sisters-in-law.
KENNETH A. SADRO, age 79 of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit from complications following heart surgery. He was born on January 29, 1937 in Ruth to the late Herbert and Gertrude (Partaka) Sadro. He married his sweetheart, Alice Terbrack on June 7, 1958 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Ken (aka) “Boompa” (as he was called by his grand and great grandchildren) was a very loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved to get down on the floor and play with his great grandchildren; his family meant everything to him. At other times, he would just sit back and watch the kids play with a giant smile on his face and a loving look in his eyes. He also liked to spend time back at his pond just taking in God’s beautiful gift of nature. He had an immense affection for dogs, having several beloved dogs as pets over the course of his life; there was no dog that wasn’t his friend/ He enjoyed hobbies of oil painting, deer hunting and going on short getaways “up north” several times a year. As a child, he moved with his parents from Detroit to a farm his Dad purchased near Rapson. He eventually took over the family farm which he and alice operated until his retirement. He was a life long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson (St. Hubert Parish).
Name: Anna Richardson
Age: 97
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: September 12, 2016
Date of Birth: January 30, 1919
Date of Passing: September 08, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 1 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 pm or Monday from noon until the time of service at 1 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Anna is survived by: 2 daughters- Gail Hutchinson of Bad Axe. Dianna (Tom) Radomski. 2 Step-daughters-Julia Heilig of Ubly. Becky (Jim) Lauretta of Morrice, MI. Niece-Kathleen VanTassel. Many loving grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Her loving companion “Mama Kitty”. Anna was preceded in death by: Husbands-Thomas B. Forsyth in 1972, Howard Tough in 1982, Walter Richardson in 1990. Son-Robert Forsyth in January 1999. Sister-Vera Willard. Brother-Arlie VanTassel.
Anna Richardson, age 97, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday September 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Anna was born on January 30, 1919 in Gaylord, MI, daughter of the late George and Ella (Fuhrman) Hacker. Anna had been a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church. She was the past President of the Women’s Department in the church. She was the past Corresponding Secretary of the Thumb Industries when it was first started at the Sheltered Workshop. She was the past president of Thumb Singles Dance Club in Bad Axe; a helpline volunteer and past member of the Business and Professional Club representing the Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 25 yrs. She also worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in the early 1940’s. Anna truly enjoyed her family, friends, playing cards, and dancing.
Name: Janice E. Rocha
Age: 79
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: September 12, 2016
Date of Birth: January 01, 1937
Date of Passing: September 08, 2016
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, from 2-9pm with an evening rosary service. The funeral service will be Monday, September 12, 2016, at Our Lady of Consolata Catholic Church (Holy Family Parish). Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Parkinson’s Research Foundation or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Janice is survived by her children: Mark Rocha of Sebewaing, Susan (William) Kain of Sebewaing, Gary Rocha of Saginaw and Matthew (Nicole) Rocha of Sebewaing; grandchildren: Jason (Michelle) Kain, Lisa (Christopher) Hausbeck, Eric (Tonya) Kain, David (Rheanna) Rocha, Amanda (Scott) Weisenbach and Dallas Matatall; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Faye Calaway of Sebewaing; and sisters-in-law: Onalee Kuhl, Emily Kuhl, Joy Kuhl and Carole Kuhl. Janice is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin; her parents, Arthur and Harriet Kuhl; siblings: Kenneth Kuhl, Cecil Kuhl, George Kuhl, Russel Kuhl and Violet Grassel; and brother-in-law, Frank Grassel.
Janice E. Rocha, age 79, of Sebewaing, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, in the comfort of her own home. Janice was born January 1, 1937, in Sebewaing, to the late Arthur and Harriet (Graves) Kuhl. On November 27, 1954, she married Benjamin Rocha at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sebewaing. She worked as a teacher’s aide for 10+ years at Ridge School (Fairhaven Twp., District 1), Sebewaing Elementary School and USA Elementary School. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, playing piano, riding her bicycle, walking, cooking, baking, reading, working crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.
Name: Paul Edward Stacer
Age: 50
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: September 14, 2016
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A service will be held at St. Anthony’s Church on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 11 am, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Friends may gather from 9:30 am until time of services at 11 am at the church. A gathering for the celebration of Paul's life will be held immediately after the service in Paul's horse pasture at the Stacer residence, where family, friends, neighbors, and all who Paul touched are welcome. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund. Paul's family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the first responders, Chief Anthony Wood and the outpouring of community support. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Paul is survived by his wife, Keri, of Ruth, his parents, Calvin and Judy Stacer of Harbor Beach, his sister, Michelle and wife Cate of St. Petersburg, FL, his brothers Tom and wife Michele of Ruth, Scott and wife Renee of Ruth, brother-in-law Dean Essenmacher and wife Vicki of Oxford, MI, sister-in-laws Dana Faust and husband David of Fort Worth, TX, Kim McCarthy and husband Patrick of Dewitt, MI, parents-in-law Paul and Carol Essenmacher of Lakeland, FL, niece Lauren Stacer, and nephews Braxton and Brayden Faust and Tyler and Mitchell Essenmacher. Paul also enjoyed time spent and memories made with members of his Beer Club, including wife Keri, Doug and Debbie Roggenbuck, Steve and Mary Booms, Ken and Tracy Hessling, Tony and Lori Roggenbuck, and David and Janis Stein. Among Paul's beloved treasures were their dog Prudence and horses Lydia, Lenny, Roman, Louie, and Doug. Paul also enjoyed riding one of the horses to the annual Mama Ruth Picnic, where he loved to visit with all who stopped by the petting zoo. Paul was preceded in death by grandparents Robert and Mary Wipping, Simon and Louise Stacer, Edward and Lillian Essenmacher, and Domazy and Mae Wrubel. Paul's commitment to help others and his spirit of life will live on through organ donation through Gift of Life.
Paul Edward Stacer, age 50 of Ruth, MI, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2016, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, MI, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Paul was born on June 12, 1966, in Harbor Beach, MI, to Calvin and Judy (Wipping) Stacer. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1984. He and Keri Essenmacher were united in marriage on August 1, 1987, at Our Lady of Lake Huron in Harbor Beach. A fifth-generation farmer, Paul farmed the Wipping family farm started by his great-great-grandparents Johan and Henrietta Wuepping, and he worked as a carpenter for Booms Builders for 14 years. Paul enjoyed time spent with Keri, his family and friends, working with their horses, horse racing, especially the Kentucky Derby, listening to 80's hair band music, and helping others. Paul will be remembered for his big smile, his sense of humor and his willingness to put others first.
Name: Thomas Leitner
Age: 70
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: September 09, 2016
Date of Birth: November 29, 1945
Date of Passing: September 05, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 pm or Friday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Interment with military honors will take place at North Grove Township Cemetery in Mayville at 3pm. Memorials may be offered to United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please visit www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Thomas is survived by: • 3 Sons-Michael Leitner of Prescott, Chad Leitner of West Branch, and Jason Leitner of Carol Stream, IL. • 3 Brothers-Milton Leitner of Lapeer, Rex Leitner of Golden, MS, and John Leitner of Bay City. • 3 Sisters Mary (Dale) Stratton of Mayville, Nancy (Dan) Brown of Frazeysburg, OH, and Sharon (Bud) Brown of Golden, MS • 3 Grandchildren-Ashley Leitner of Denver, CO, Cassidy Leitner or Rose City and Dylan Leitner of Ubly
Thomas Leitner, age 70, of Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016. Thomas was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on November 29, 1945, son of the late Rex and Virginia (Watt) Leitner. Thomas served in the US Army. He really enjoyed scratch off Lottery tickets, campfires, and celebrating with his family as much as possible.
Name: Marlene Ann Tibbits
Age: 75
Hometown: Hume Township
Funeral Date: September 08, 2016
Date of Birth: December 23, 1940
Date of Passing: September 05, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services for Marlene will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, September 8th at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde with Pastor Bob Tibbits officiating. Visitation will be 1 pm until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Marlene is survived by her husband of 57 years, Arthur Tibbits of Kinde; daughter: Karen (Larry) Clark of Filion; sons: Mike (Donna) Tibbits of Clinton Township, Dave (special friend, Jenn) Tibbits of Pigeon, Don (Laura) Tibbits of Pigeon, Ed (Tricia) Tibbits of Kinde and Bill (Tina) Tibbits of Dryden; step daughter, Diane (Gary) Clark of Caro; step son, Dale Tibbits of Vassar; 25 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; sisters: Norma (Jerry) Osbourne of Port Austin, and Judy (Walt) Miller of Port Austin; brother: Roger (Theresa) Elliott of Port Austin; and her beloved pet, Gizmo. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Elliott and her pet, Taz.
Marlene Ann Tibbits, 75, of Hume Township, passed away on September 5, 2016 at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron. She was born on December 23, 1940 in Port Austin Township to the late Henry and Leona (Ahearn) Elliott. On December 27, 1958, she married Arthur “Art” Tibbits at the Kinde Presbyterian Church. Marlene was a wonderful, kind, loving mother with a heart of gold. She took everyone in, a mother or “Gram” to everyone. She will be greatly missed by all. She loved to travel and selling her wood crafts at craft shows, bowling in leagues at Biff’s Bowling Bar, enjoyed working in her flower beds. Marlene also enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, racing snowmobiles and racing cars at Owendale Speedway.
Name: Vera A. Nicol
Age: 86
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: September 07, 2016
Visitation is Wed., Sept. 7, 2016 at Cass City United Methodist Church, 5100 N. Cemetery, Cass City, from 10 AM until a 1 PM service. Pastor Jackie Roe officiating. Burial will be in Elkland Twp. Cemetery, Cass City. Memorials may be made to the Cass City United Methodist Church, Northwood Meadows, or Compassus Hospice. Please share condolences at www.thabetfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thabet Funeral Home, Cass City.
Vera is survived by her sons, John (Gayle) Nicol and Jerry (Karen) Nicol, both of Cass City, grandchildren, Jason, Joel, Jessica, Elise, Ethan, Nicholas and Kyle, great grandchildren, Graham, Blaine, Justin and Jenna, and a brother, Wendall (the late Roberta) Dobson of FL. She was predeceased by a baby daughter, Frances Arlene, a son, Michael Nicol, and 4 brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Vera A. Nicol, age 86, of Cass City (Greenleaf Twp.), passed away, Fri., Sept. 2, 2016 at Northwood Meadows, Cass City. Vera was born April 13, 1930 in Flint, daughter of Robert and Elta (McHugh) Dobson. She married Stuart Nicol in Ubly on Nov. 27, 1948. He passed away Sept. 4, 2014. Vera was a member of Cass City United Methodist Church, taught Sunday School, was a Greenleaf Twp. Trustee for many years, book keeper for Nicol and Sons, a 4H leader, enjoyed baking cakes, sewing, craft projects for the church bazzar, genealogy, and time with her grankids.
Name: Virginia Ann Ruthko
Age: 88
Hometown: Bingham Township, MI
Funeral Date: September 07, 2016
Date of Birth: September 29, 1927
Date of Passing: September 02, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 am on Wednesday, September 7th at St John the Evangelist Church in Ubly with Fr. Charles Hammond officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5 – 8 pm on Tuesday, September 6th at the MacAlpine Funeral in Bad Axe with a scripture service at 7 pm. Visitation will also be at the church on Wednesday, September 7th from 10 am until time of service. The family would like to thank the Meadow Lane Staff, Lucy Recker and Mickey Kramer for their exceptional love and care they gave to Virginia. Memorials may be offered to the American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate). Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Virginia is survived by her children: Fredrick Ruthko of Hillman, Thomas (Chris) Ruthko of Ubly, Paul (Crystal) Ruthko of Bad Axe, Mary Bridget (Pat) Pittsley of Mount Pleasant, Rebecca Ruthko of Sarasota, Florida, Steven (Lorie) Ruthko of Ubly and Judith Ruthko of New London, Connecticut; grandchildren: Tracey Ruthko, Chad (Nicole) Ruthko, Sarah (Joseph) Hunn, Ellie McLean, Tessa (Brian) Gould, Amanda (Aaron) Partridge, Camay (Brad) Booms, Megan Ruthko, Lauren (Jeremy) Jurgess, Laura Pittsley, Patrick Pittsley, Alison Pittsley, Jordan (Ali) Ruthko and Jeremy Ruthko; grandchild in law, Stacy Clark; great grandchildren: Hunter, Adam, Johnathan, Alex, Noel, Kyle, Ryan, Abraham, Adelyn, Annalise, Blaine, Ryder, Norah, Terence, Elijah and Joshua; sister, Bette Krug of Bad Axe, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, John; her daughter, Kathleen; her granddaughter, Whitney Clark; her brother, Charlie Voelker and her sisters, June Swan, Doris Bennett and Myrtle Molascon.
Virginia “Ginny” Ann Ruthko, 88, of Bingham Township, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2016 at Meadow Lane under hospice care. She was born on September 29, 1927 in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Issac and Louise (Baumgarten) Blaylock. Virginia married Fred Ruthko on February 11, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death in April 1985. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church/Good Shepherd Parish. Virginia was involved in the American Red Cross as a treasurer, the Thumbs Veterans Organization, volunteering at the church, Christians Mothers, Girl Scouts, 4 – H, and anything else her children signed her up for. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, baking, cooking, traveling and watching all types of sporting events. Virginia will be remembered as the world’s greatest mom and for her delicious poppy seed bread and pierogis.
Name: Margaret Ann Freiburger
Age: 83
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: September 07, 2016
Date of Birth: October 12, 1932
Date of Passing: September 01, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11 am at St. Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 2-8 pm or Wednesday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Tuesday at 7 pm. at the funeral home. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Margaret is survived by: 1 Son- James Freiburger of Attica. 4 Daughters-Diane (Edward) Kopitz of Palms. Brenda (Edward) Fabinski of Minden City. Sandra Knobloch of Minden City. Kelley (Carey) Coomer of Richmond. 1 Sister-Helen (Ronald) Skover of Hubbard Lake. 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. Margaret was predeceased by: 1 Grandson-Eddie Fabinski. 3 Brothers-Raymond, James and Harold Reed. 3 Sisters-Mary Brown, Penny Bridgeman and Etha Glysz.
Margaret Ann Freiburger, age 83, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Margaret was born on October 12, 1932 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Jesse and Myrtle (Blaylock) Reed. She married Jim Freiburger on January 20, 1951. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1984. Margaret enjoyed playing cards, bowling and Yahtzee.
Copyright © 2010 - 2026 Thumbnet.net and Thumb Broadcasting Incorporated
An equal opportunity employer EEO Report
Privacy Policy | WLEW-FM Public File | WLEW-AM Public File | WHST-FM Public File | FCC Applications | Official Car Sweepstakes Rules
WebReady™ powered by WireReady® NSI
