Ruth Bernhardt

Funeral Information

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with Rev. Chris Suggitt, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Memories may be shared online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, August 7 2 – 8 p.m. AND AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, LINKVILLE: Saturday, August 8 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her two children, Lynn and Dave Dearing of Cass City and Jerry and Phoebe Bernhardt of Caro; grandchildren: Kelly and Scott Kelley, Tammy and Gary Lowe, Joey Dearing, Kristi and John Atkinson, and Jeremy and Samantha Bernhardt; ten great-grandchildren; seven great great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Bolzman. In addition to her husband, Joe, preceding her in death were sisters Luella Irrer and Doris Gruehn, and brothers Raymond and Lloyd Bolzman.

Biography

Ruth A. Bernhardt, age 94, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Born in Bay Port on January 8, 1921, she was the daughter of Ernst and Elsie (Thede) Bolzman, and attended the Kilmanagh Lutheran School. On June 21, 1941 she was united in marriage to Joseph “Joe” Bernhardt at the family home. They were married more than 68 years when Joe passed away on June 9, 2010. Before marriage, Ruth worked at the Pigeon Hotel. She was a homemaker and loved gardening and canning. She enjoyed playing euchre and Bingo, and watching Detroit Tigers baseball. She especially enjoyed spending time with her five-generation family. Ruth was an active, faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linkville, and was also a member of the Ladies Aid. She dearly loved her church family.

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Dorothy Schmalz

Funeral Information

Graveside committal services will be held 12 Noon on Saturday, August 8th at Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Arrangements by Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores.

Biography

Dorothy Schmalz, age 88 of Pigeon died on August 4, 2015.

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Dorothy LaFave

Funeral Information

Funeral service for Dorothy will be 11 am Wednesday, August 5th, at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe on Tuesday, August 4th from 2-8 pm or on Wednesday, August 5th at 10 am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Dorothy is survived by a son Larry (Edie) LaFave of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughter Joan (Edward) Arn of Caro; grandchildren Jason (Margaret) LaFave, James Arn and Mark (Lynn Ann) Arn; seven great grandchildren and a niece, Linda Douglass. She was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth and sister Shirley.

Biography

Dorothy LaFave, 92, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2015 at Huron County Medical Care Facility. Dorothy was born on June 24, 1923 to the late Marvin and Isabel (Bartrum) Wendland in Sigel Township. On July 5, 1941, she married Frank LaFave. He preceded her in death in November 2001. Dorothy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a social butterfly and loved to travel, especially to Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Idaho, and the west coast. Dorothy loved playing bingo, playing bridge, visiting casinos and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

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Joseph Sweeney

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 am. at Good Shepard Parish-St. Columbkille Catholic Church of Sheridan Corner. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday August 5, 2015 from 2-8 pm. or Thursday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Wednesday at 7 pm. at the funeral home. Pallbearers for Joseph Sweeney will be: Nick Slayden, Alex Slayden, Michael Sweeney, Terry Sweeney, Scott Sweeney, Phil McNeal

Family of the Deceased

Joe is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Hilda. 3 sons-Timothy (Lisa) Sweeney of Southfield. Gary (Pam) Sweeney of Elkton. Bryan Sweeney of Madison Heights. 1 daughter-Linda (Robert) Slayden of Chicago. 8 grandchildren-Nicholas (Jennifer) Slayden, Alex (Kelli) Slayden, Melissa Sweeney Krohn (fiancé James Guza), Michael (Kayla) Sweeney, Megan (Logan) Tibbits, Melinda Sweeney, Alicia Sweeney, Erin Sweeney 4 great-grandchildren-Khloe and Korbin Krohn, Scarlett and Quorra Slayden 5 brothers-Ray (JoAnn) Sweeney of Little Chute, WI. Gerald (Susan) Sweeney of Charlotte. Edward Sweeney of Cass City. Donald (Denise) of Bad Axe. William (Kathi) Sweeney of Oscoda 3 sisters-Marie McNeil of Bay City. Carol (Don) Baird of Delray Beach, FL Kathy (Dan) Cregeur of Bad Axe Many nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: sisters-Helen Morley, Ann Dobis, Shirley Forster, Patricia Trepkowski. Brother-Richard Sweeney

Biography

Joseph Sweeney, 79, of Bad Axe (formerly of Elkton) passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 with his family by his side. Joseph was born August 16, 1935 to the late Malcolm and Mary (McIntosh) Sweeney. He was united in marriage to Hilda Smith on November 7, 1959. Joe farmed all his life, retiring in 1998. He was a member of Owendale Lions Club, Popple Trail Blazers, Knights of Columbus and Corn Growers Association.

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Robert Dallas

Funeral Information

Funeral Mass for Robert will be Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11 am at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church of the Holy Apostles Parish of Ruth, MI. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Robert will be Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 7-9pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach,MI - Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 1-9pm at the funeral home, and on Thursday at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A rosary service will take place on Wednesday at 7pm at the funeral home, A Parish Vigil Service will follow at 730 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

Robert is survived by his wife Chelsey Dallas of Harbor Beach, son Ethan Dallas of Harbor Beach, mother and father Robert and Veronica Dallas of Harbor Beach, and sisters: Julie Dallas of Harbor Beach, Lori Milosevic and her husband Ben of Washington Township, Sarah Dallas and fiancé Greg Sonnenberg of Harbor Beach, his nephew God Son Zachery Milosevic and nephew Travis Milosevic, niece Haley, his mother-in-law Darlene Pionk and her special friend Jeff Lipskey of Ubly,MI and sisters-in-law: Nicole Coddington and her husband Joe along with their children: Arabell and Phoebe of Ubly, Samantha Pionk and Alexis Pionk of Ubly, and many uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Richard and Rita Dallas, Albert and Florence Gusa, father-in-law Jerry Pionk and Great Aunt and Uncle Fay and Bernard Braun.

Biography

ROBERT P. DALLAS, age 31 of Harbor Beach, MI, passed away Sunday, August 02, 2015 under hospice care with his family at his side. He was born on September 22, 1983 in Bad Axe, MI, to Robert and Veronica (Gusa) Dallas. Robert and Chelsey Pionk were united in marriage on April 27, 2013 at Smiths Corners. Robert worked on the family farm all of his life. He enjoyed working on the farm, hunting, fishing and taking his son Ethan for Four-wheeler rides.

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NORMAN SUSALLA

Funeral Information

Funeral Services for Norman will be Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11 am at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Burial will follow at the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Norman will be on Wednesday at the funeral home beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am.

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by his son Don Susalla and his wife Arlene of Shelby Township, daughter Diana Booms and her husband Tom of Port Hope, 6 grandchildren: Tom (Jean) Booms, Tim (Roxanne) Booms, Lori Brown, Michael (Shawna) Susalla, Michelle Susalla, Mark (Alyson) Susalla, 8 great grandchildren: Kyle, Trevor & Tyler Booms, Caitlyn & Keegan Booms, Paige and Hailey Susalla, and Hunter Susalla, and his siblings: Arvin Susalla and his wife Allene of Melbourne, FL, Alice Kosal of Warren, Beatrice Kranz and her husband Ray of St. Clair Shores. Norman was preceded by a great granddaughter: Jessica Susalla, and siblings: Joe Susalla, Lillian Puvalowski, Sylvia Lindsey, Marie Dean, JoAnne Fisher, Wilfred Susalla, Diane Susalla and Archie Susalla.

Biography

NORMAN R. SUSALLA, age 96 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Courtney Manor Nursing Center of Bad Axe. He was born on June 25, 1919 in Parisville to the late Robert and Anna (Moy) Susalla. Norman and Marion Oberski were united in marriage on November 18, 1939 in Ruth, she preceded him in death on September 1, 2012. Norman was a retired employee of Hercules, Inc. retiring in 1983 with over 40 years of service. Norman served in the US Army during World War II. Norman was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, and the Harbor Beach VFW Post. He enjoyed engines and antique shows, and attending flea markets.

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Dale Klaus

Funeral Information

The memorial service for Dale will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Forestville. Rev. Richard G. Wilson, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation with Dale’s family will be at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the service at 12 noon. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Dale’s family.

Family of the Deceased

Dale is survived by one son, Todd (Marlo) Klaus of Deckerville; two daughters, Mrs. Tonya (Ben) Schott of Cass City, Mrs. Tracey (James) Dore Ubly; 5 grandchildren, Mitchell Dore, Mikayla Dore, Dylan Crase, Lexi Crase, Landyn Schott; two brothers, Earl (Phyllis) Klaus of Deckerville, Ron (Eleanor) Klaus of Palms; one sister, Charlotte Fisher of Flint. Dale was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth.

Biography

Mr. Dale “Dooley” Arthur Klaus, 73 of Deckerville, joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born on August 10, 1941 in Bad Axe to the late Raymond and Evelyn (Erdman) Klaus. He married Sue Rich on January 15, 1966 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Forestville. Dale was a 1959 graduate of Deckerville High School. He was a salesman for Rupp Seeds for 20 years. He was employed at McEachin Excavating for 38 years as a bulldozer driver before he retired in 2006. Dale was an avid snowmobiler and was a member of the Thumbs Up Snowmobile Club of Sanilac County. He also did small engine repair on snowmobiles. Dale loved gardening, trips to the casinos and playing cards with his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors, especially the snow and enjoyed his time with family and friends at the Dooley Dome in Higgins Lake.

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Vivian McCarty

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11 am. at St. Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday from 4-8 pm. or Saturday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am.

Family of the Deceased

Survived by: 1 daughter-Barbara Guy of Filion. 2 grandchildren-Scott (Suzanne) Ventline of Plymouth, MI. Bradley Ventline of Filion. Special niece-Paula (Dave) Combs of Tiffin, OH. Several nieces and nephews. Sweetie Pie, her bird, and Puddles, her dog. Predeceased by: 2 brothers-Donald Luther and Loren Luther. 1 sister-Wanda Guild.

Biography

Vivian L. McCarty, age 89, of Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on October 21, 1925 in Cass City, MI, daughter of the late Ora and Ida (Dunlap) Luther. She married Harold Joseph McCarty on July 29, 1949 in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1975. Vivian was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxilary and a member of the Huron Medical Center Auxilary. She enjoyed making finger puppets for the children at Huron Medical Center, golfing, crocheting, ceramics, crafts, and being a member of the “Sweet Adelines”.

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Beverly Toth

Funeral Information

Funeral Service will be 6:00 PM Saturday at Smigielski Funeral Home, 8545 Cass Ave. Minden City. Pastor Jay Barsaleau, Hospice Chaplain will officiate. Burial will at a later date. Visitation on Saturday at Smigielski Funeral Home in Minden City from 1:00 PM until the service time at 6:00 PM. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Beverly’s family.

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by three children; Kathryn (Philip) Booms of Ruth, Michael (Teresa) Toth of Minden City and Kenneth Toth of Ubly. Five grandchildren; Eric Toth, Kara Booms, Leo Toth, Megan Booms, Jaclyn Toth. One sisstrer Carol (Tom) Schaal of Florida. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter Heather Toth.

Biography

Mrs. Beverly Jane Toth, age 78, of Minden City passed away Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 at her son’s residence in Minden City under Hospice care. She was born April 5, 1937 in Highland Park, Mi. to the late Homer and Evelyn (Rosnowski) Murdock. She married Donald Toth on October 12, 1957 at Divinity Lutheran Church of Detroit. He preceded her in death December 26, 2012. She was a graduate of Detroit Area Schools. She worked at Jack Gell Warehouse for many years. They lived in Allen Park until 1964. She and her husband then moved to Webberville and farmed from 1964-1984. They then moved to Minden City and farmed until 1997. She and her husband retired to Grand Island, Florida from 1997-2012. She enjoyed quilting, needlework and visiting with family and friends.

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Vera Sosnoski

Funeral Information

Funeral services for Vera Sosnoski will be 11:00 Tuesday at St. Columbkille Church of The Good Shepherd Parish. Visitation will be on Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 to 11:00. Burial will be in the St. Columbkille Cemetery.

Family of the Deceased

Vera is survived by her son, Donald McIntyre of Bad Axe and her grandchildren; Colleen (Richard) Devine of Mt Pleasant, Fred (Holly) McIntyre of Bad Axe, Neil (Debra) McIntyre of Maryland, Brad (Jenny) McIntyre of Florida, Kathleen McIntyre of Royal Oak, Kerrie (Darren) Lubeski, of Ubly, Kurt (Kelly) McIntyre of Owendale; and her great grandchildren, Bryce, Drew, Paige, Reese, Payton, Rachel, Connor, Alexis, McKenzie, Chase, Alex, Leah, Shayler, Brynlee. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Kenneth (Kate) Sosnoski, Audrey (Jerry) Lawrence, Joann (Dennis) Wrubel; her step daughter’s husband, Steve Sump; her step grandchildren, Ed, David, Kenneth, (Ellen) Brian (Dana), and Fred Sosnoski, Kim Farver, Kari (Justin) Schweigert, John (Leona) Fox, Jennifer Fox; her step great grandchildren, Joey, EJ, Davey, Jordan, Kendra, Kenton, Jarrett, Connor, Ryan, Gavin, Amber, Travis, Jacob, Katelyn, Allison, Rebekah, Makaylah, Alyssah, Shalyn, Andrew, and Nathan.

Biography

Vera Alda Sosnoski, 97 of Bad Axe, died Thursday, July 23, 2015. Vera was born on July 10, 1918 in South Dakota, the daughter of Edmond B. Gray and Maggie M. Frothinger Gray. Vera and Neil L. McIntyre were married on July 14, 1934 in Rapid City, South Dakota. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1965. She married Edwin Sosnoski on August 19, 1967 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dwight. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1998.

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Lois Talaski

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11 am. at Good Shepherd Parish-St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Thursday from 2-8 pm., or Friday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. A combined Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers rosary will be offered on Thursday at 4 pm. at the funeral home and a scripture service will be held on Thursday at 7:30 pm. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, offerings may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund. To offer condolences to the family, visit www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Lois is survived by: 6 sons- Richard (Bernadette) Talaski of Lapeer Ronald (JoAnn) Talaski of Davison Raymond (Christine) Talaski of Decker Roger (Cindy) Talaski of Genesee Rodney (Lynn) Talaski of Decker Robert Talaski of Capac 3 daughters- Sherry (David) Glaza of Harbor Beach Sandra (Paul) Deo of Snover Suzanne Butch of Ubly Sisters- Mary (Arnold) Grifka Ruth (Eugene) Reinke Brothers: Wilbur (Rosemary) Conley, Jr. Harold (Karen) Conley Robert (Cheryl) Conley 28 grandchildren, 55 great-granchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren 2 sisters-in-law: Jeanette Talaski Delores Talaski She was pre-deceased by: Parents-Wilbur and Minnie Conley Husband-Leo Talaski Sisters- Virginia Halifax, Marcella Conley, Mary Conley Brothers-Leroy Conley, Ralph Conley, Elmer Conley

Biography

Lois May Talaski, age 92, of Ubly, passed away on Tuesday July 28, 2015, at home with her family. Lois was born on May 31, 1923 in Cherokee, Iowa to Wilbur and Minnie (Oswald) Conley. She married Leo Talaski on September 21, 1946 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. Leo passed away May 31, 1994.Lois enjoyed bingo, spending time with her children and the Detroit Tigers. She was a member of Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella. When she was younger she quilted for her family. During World War II, Lois was one of the “Rosie the Riveter” women. She also worked at Deckerville Dye Form for 22 years.

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Ashley Leipprandt

Funeral Information

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at Hayes United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Burial will be at Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family, who will later dedicate a children’s playscape in Elkton and a dog path, both in her memory. Memories may be shared online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Tuesday, July 28 2-8 p.m. AND AT HAYES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Wednesday, July 29 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her parents, Timothy and Debra Leipprandt of Elkton; sisters, Stephanie (Michael) Ouellette of Texas, Rebecca Gettel of Pigeon, and Nicole (Luc) Bergsma of Lowell; nieces and nephews: Kate and Erin Gettel, Austin, Elle, and Jax McCabe, Ana, Collin, and Aidan Ouellette, and Sophie and Charlie Bergsma; many loved friends, aunts, and uncles; and her beloved dog, Harley. Ashley is preceded in death by her sister, Kristi; grandma and grandpa Lorraine and Dale Kretzschmer and Chuck and Doris Leipprandt; brother-in-law Tom Gettel; and her beloved cat, Arah.

Biography

After a long battle with cancer, Miss Ashley Elizabeth Leipprandt, age 34, was picked up and taken home by the Lord July 26th, 2015. Ashley was born May 18th 1981 and graduated from Laker High School in 1999. She loved working in healthcare as a nurses aide, and she was manager at Le Village Market in Elkton from 2008-2014.

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Edward Monzo

Funeral Information

The funeral service for Ed will be Friday, July 31 at 1:00 pm at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, will officiate. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Friday from 11:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Ed’s family.

Family of the Deceased

Ed is survived by his wife, Jennifer Monzo of Minden City; three children, Jaylynn, Jordon and Christian Monzo, all at home; one step-daughter, Mickayla Bischer of Ubly, his mother, Betty (Pete) Cabahit of CA; his father, Elwood (Vicki) Monzo of Port Huron; two brothers, Michael Monzo of Port Huron, his twin, Elwood (Angie) Monzo of Carsonville; one sister, Mitzi (Dan) Muma of Deckerville; half brothers and sisters, Richard Monzo of Port Huron, Robert (Angie) Monzo of Port Huron, Hattie Woodruf and her fiancé, Ben of Port Huron, Jackie (Dennis) Doyle of Bad Axe; Anna Monzo of Port Huron; father-in-law and mother-n-law, Tom (Sue) Gornowicz of Minden City; one sister-in-law, Kristy Gamer of Minden City; two brothers-in-law Stephen (Kathy) Gamer of Minden City, Shaun (Brittney) Gamer of Ubly; godson, Anthony Grifka; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; family friend, Allen Mike Pierson of Minden City. Ed was preceded in death by his half brother, Ryan Monzo, his father-in-law, Michael Gamer; twin uncles, Benson and Bernie Denney.

Biography

Edward “Ed” Russell Monzo, 41 of Minden City, passed away early Sunday morning, July 26, 2015 in Ubly due to an automobile accident. Ed was born on December 2, 1973 in Port Huron to Elwood Monzo and Betty Jo Denney. He married Jennifer Gamer on August 22, 1998 in Sandusky. Ed was a good friend to many. His passions in life were playing on area pool and dart leagues and Demolition derbies. He always ran his demo cars fast and on full throttle. He loved pizza and would gladly have eaten it every day. Ed also enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes, cards, and his guitar, mud bogging and Bump-n-Run Racing.

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Donald MacMillan

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial service for Donald K. MacMillan will be held on Wednesday July 29, 2015 at 11 am. at St. Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe, MI. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial with military honors will be in St. Columbkille Catholic Cemetery at Sheridan Corners. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday July 28, 2015 from 1-8 pm., or Wednesday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be offered on Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home.

Family of the Deceased

Donald is survived by: 2 sons-Donald J. (Joyce) MacMillan of Bad Axe, MI and Tom MacMillan of Bad Axe, MI. 3 Daughters: Karen Lasceski of Bad Axe,MI ;Sue (Bill) Streib of Caledonia, OH, ; Nancy (Carl) Ziemba of Bad Axe, MI 7 grandchildren: Marcy (Caleb) Ervick of Florence, KY, ; Michael (Stephanie) MacMillan of Peck, MI ; Brian MacMillan of Flushing,MI ; Michelle MacMillan of Lake Orion,MI ; Kevin MacMillan of Incline Village, NV ; Daniel Ziemba of Bad Axe, MI ; and Stephen MacMillan of Bad Axe, MI. 6 great-grandchildren: Abigail, Zoe, Riley, Nicholas and Molly Ervick, and Logan MacMillan and 1 great grandchild on the way. Preceded in death by: Sister- Emily Reed

Biography

Donald K. MacMillan, age 86, of Bad Axe, MI, passed away at his home Saturday July 25, 2015 with his family by his side. Donald was born in Bad Axe on October 27, 1928, son of the late Angus and Emma (Kirsh) MacMillan. He married Dolores LaPratt on November 10, 1951. She preceded him in death on June 19, 2003. Donald was a member of the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo and jigsaw puzzles. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

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Rita Walsh

Funeral Information

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 28 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Freiburg. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph-St. Ignatius Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Monday from 3:00-9:00 pm and Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 am at the church only. There will be a rosary Monday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph-St. Ignatius Cemetery Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Rita’s family.

Family of the Deceased

Rita is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Charles) Franzel of Ubly; 3 sons, Dale (Peggy) Walsh of Saginaw, Roderick (Marilyn) Walsh and Gordon (Ann) Walsh, all of Ubly; 24 grandchildren, Mike Franzel, Kim(Greg) Walker, Dave (Jeni) Franzel, Kevin Franzel, Richard (Sarah) Franzel, Rodney Franzel, Bradley Franzel, Cade Walsh, all of Ubly, Chris Franzel and Brian (Nancy) Franzel of Bad Axe, Karen (Joe) Pichla of Freeland, Kelly (Tony) Comini of Highland, Charles Franzel of Caseville, Kathy Franzel and fiancé Al of Sterling Heights, Jesse (Kerri) Walsh of Honolulu, HI, Carrie Walsh and fiancé Tim of Bay City, Jason Walsh of Saginaw, Brett Walsh of Fennville, Alicia (Anthony) Ivetac of San Diego, CA, Kyle (Katie) Walsh of Villa Hills, KY, Tanya (David) Rajewski of Flushing, Dawn (Keith) Swann of Swartz Creek, Angel (Andy) Douglass of Grand Blanc and Presley Walsh of Davison; 40 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 1 sister, Mildred Duda of Harbor Beach; 2 sisters-in-law, Susan Brown of La Mesa, CA, Donna Walsh of Ubly, 2 brothers-in-law, Joseph (Patricia) Walsh and Louis (Rosalie) Walsh, both of Ubly. Rita was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Walsh, 2 brothers, Raymond and James Susalla; 1 grandson, Gary Franzel; baby granddaughter, Elaine Franzel; 1 great grandson, Ashton Douglass.

Biography

Rita Rose Walsh, 93 of Ubly passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility after a long illness. Rita was born on April 25, 1922 in Parisville to the late Alex and Sabina (Jezak) Susalla. She attended St. Mary Catholic School in Parisville. She married Leo Walsh on September 2, 1939 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. After nearly 59 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on July 14, 1998. Rita farmed alongside her husband on their dairy farm in Austin Township of Sanilac County. She was a dedicated homemaker and was accomplished in baking, sewing, quilting and needlepoint. She was a longtime member of St. Ignatius Catholic church where she participated in the Altar Society and volunteered for many years as sacristan of the parish.

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Gene Iseler

Funeral Information

Services will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 11 am. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Monday from 1-8 pm. or Tuesday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Family of the Deceased

Survived by: wife-Sandy Iseler of Bad Axe. Children-Kevin Iseler and special friend Tracey Harwood of Bad Axe, Tammy (Brian) Yaroch of Bad Axe and Mark (Dawn) Iseler of Bay City. 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren with one on the way. Sisters-Shirley Wydra of Frankenmuth, Linda Longuski of Bad Axe, Beverly Greyerbiehl of Bad Axe and Darlene (Keith) Moore of Hemlock. Brothers-in-law-Jim (Margaret) Ritter of Bad Axe and Larry (Marie) Ritter of Bad Axe. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: brother-Curtis Iseler. Brothers-in-Law-Joseph Wydra, Jerome Longuski, and Michael Greyerbiehl Sr. Granddaughter-Bridget Iseler.

Biography

Gene was born on December 19, 1942 in Lewisville, MI., son of the late Edward and Elinor (Elliott) Iseler. He married Sandy Ritter on June 11, 1966 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. He worked at Pontiac Motors and was a former employee of Tower Automotive, formerly Active Industries as a machine repair machinist. He was also a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Detroit Lions and Tigers, working jigsaw puzzles, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

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Lela Reibling

Funeral Information

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, July 25, at the Elkton United Methodist Church. Rev. Craig Pillow, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends and family may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Friday and at the church after 10 AM Saturday. Memorials may be directed to Elkton United Methodist Church or Friends of the Port Hope Depot. Words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.

Family of the Deceased

Surviving are her daughter, Nancy (Sid) Holodnick; of Port Hope three grandchildren, Stefan of Ann Arbor, Karl (Erin) of Northville and Peter (Erin) of Marquette and two great grandchildren, Charlie and Maeve. Preceding her in death were two siblings, Fern Faupel and Ray Heckroth.

Biography

Lela E. Reibling, age 95, of Chandler Twp died peaceful Wednesday afternoon, July 22, with her family by her side while under hospice care. She was born April 9, 1920 at the home of her parents, the late Charles and Minnie (Bleam) Heckroth in Chandler Twp. Lela grew up in Chandler Twp. and went to Chandler #1 on Limerick Road through the 8th grade and was a 1938 graduate of Elkton High School where she played in the Pep Band. On December 24, 1944, she was united in marriage to Calvin Reibling at the home of her parents at Gotts Corner and made their home on a farm in Chandler Twp. Cal preceded her in death April 3, 2011. Lela loved the country and enjoyed gardening both flowers and vegetables. She most enjoyed mowing their big yard and was still doing it by herself after age of 90. She was a wonderful artist, painting china, and giving it away to her friends and family. She was also an excellent baker, making cookies and tarts for the grandchildren and others. She was a lifelong member of the Elkton United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 20 years.

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Johnnie Thorp

Funeral Information

Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2015, at Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2-9pm. The service will be Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home at 11am. Burial will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Fort Custer national Cemetery at 1:30pm. Memorial donations may be given to the Wounded Warrier Project. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Marie is survived by eight children: Mary (Tom) Kimble, Donna (James) Noirot, Jerry (Michele) Harbuck, Miles (Amy) Thorp, Angie (fiancé Ron) Louks, Terry Thorp, Tena (friend Todd) Gai, Debra (fiancé Vincent) Thorp, and daughter-in-law, Carrie Harbuck; 22 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; three brothers: Jerry, D.A., and Tommy; three sisters: Billie, Nadine and Linda. Marie is preceded in death by her two husbands: Robert Curtis Harbuck and Robert Elmer Thorp; son, Curtis Harbuck, Jr.; step granddaughter, Stormie Keith; and brother, Lloyd Wilson.

Biography

Johnnie Marie Thorp, age 80, of Cass City, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Northwood Meadows Assisted Living with her children by her side. Marie was born March 17, 1935, in Farris, Oklahoma to Jesse and Martha (Smyers) Wilson. She was united in marriage to Robert Curtis Harbuck on December 4, 1952, in DeQueen, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1960. She married Robert Elmer Thorp on July 22, 1961, in Roswell, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2004. Marie loved spending time with her family and she loved her pet companion, Princess. In Marie’s younger years, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing guitar, puzzles, refinishing and refurbishing furniture.

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Sharon (Czewski) Foskett

Funeral Information

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Daniel in 1984; significant other, Thomas Czewski in 2003. The funeral service for Sharon will be 1:00 pm Friday, July 24 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Robert Srock will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home on Thursday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Friday from 11:00am until the service at 1:00 pm. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Sharon’s family.

Family of the Deceased

Sharon is survived by one daughter, Kimberley Yarbrough of Ubly; one son, Kevin Koppman and his wife, Stephanie of Warren; 7 grandchildren, Laura (Steven) Franzel, Bryan Osantowski, Eric Koppman, Lisa (Allan) Hope, Sean Yarbrough, Erin (Patrick) Eurich, Allen Koppman; 7 great grandchildren, Trinity, Matthew, Austin, Aiden, Bentley, Charlie and Landen; two brothers, Ted Foskett and his wife, Betty of New Mexico, William Foskett and his wife, Debra of Sterling Heights; two sisters, Carol Willey and her husband, Jack and Sue Anderson and her husband, Ronald, all of Hazel Park; her beloved furry companion, Frankie.

Biography

Sharon Mae (Czewski) Foskett, 71 of Hazel Park and formerly of Ubly, passed away, Monday, July 20, 2015 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born on August 9, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Mildred (Raines) Foskett. Sharon was a 1961 graduate of Hazel Park High School. She enjoyed trucking throughout the country. She was a resident of American House in Hazel Park for ten years and enjoyed the many outings they took resident on. Sharon owned and operated Sharon’s Upholstery, working on various items, including antique cars. Sharon’s favorite saying was “when to came”. She enjoyed working on many crafts, including crocheting, painting, drawing and especially stained glass.

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Irvine Kuntze

Funeral Information

The funeral service for Irvine will be 5:00 pm, Saturday, July 25 at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Pastor James Palaszeski, pastor of the Ubly Methodist Church will officiate. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until the service at 5:00 pm. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Irvine’s family.

Family of the Deceased

Irvine is survived by three children, Juliana Lautner and her husband, Timothy of Snover, Amy Lou McCrea and her husband, Russell of Cass City, Vincent Kuntze and his wife, Tracy of Bad Axe; six grandchildren, Shauna (John), Jason (Aimee), Austin (Toria), Molly (Zack), Shelby, Vincent Jr.; 3 great grandchildren, Gage, Larkin and Hailee; two sisters, Lavonne Stapleton and Audrey Osentoski. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tina Marie and his brother, Richard.

Biography

Mr. Irvine J. Kuntze, 73 of Bad Axe, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. He was born on September 13, 1941 in Bad Axe to the late Earl Frederick and Genevieve (Mausolf) Kuntze. He married Mary Ann Streussnig on March 3, 1962 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon. Irvine resided in Huron County all his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Bad Axe High School. He worked as a machinist for several years before becoming a truck driver. Irvine drove for several companies including Vollmer Redi Mix, McCrea Farms and Agri Sales. He finished his trucking career with ADM, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Rapson Moose Lodge. Irvine enjoyed lawn work, auctions, wine making, bird watching and puzzles. He cherished time spent visiting with family and friends.

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Denis Judge

Funeral Information

A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 21, at St. Roch Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Robert Pare’ pastor will officiate with interment in the church cemetery. Friends and family may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville from 3 to 8 PM Monday and at the church after 10 AM Tuesday. Memorial gifts may be directed to St. Christine Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen: http://sccsdetroit.org or the Salvation Army: https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org Words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com.

Family of the Deceased

Surviving are his wife, Clara; two sons, Lewis (Rhonda) Judge of Greenville, WI and Denis (Stacy) Judge of Oxford, MI; three grandchildren, Brittney, Kevin and Sydney; his brother, John (Maryann) Judge of Gross Pointe Woods, MI and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Carmody.

Biography

Denis J. Judge age 79 of Caseville passed away Saturday afternoon, July 18th, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. He was born July 3, 1936 in Detroit at the home of his parents, the late John and Elizabeth (Kiernan) Judge. Denis graduated from Salesian Catholic High School, Detroit in 1954 and served in the Army National Guard, 8 Mile Armory for 9 years. On October 1, 1966, he was united in marriage to Clara King at Holy Name Catholic Church, Detroit. Denis worked as a mechanic at several car dealerships in the Detroit area before taking a position with the City of Birmingham DPW, retiring in 1994 with 20 years of service. At that time they moved to Caseville, where they had vacationed many years prior. While here he operated a small landscape business on a part time basis and was sexton of the Caseville Twp. Cemetery for 10 years. He was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and served as treasurer of Caseville Eagles for many years.

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