Name: Stella "Stephanie" Francis Micklash
Age: 98
Hometown: Parisville
Funeral Date: February 18, 2013
Date of Birth: April 03, 1914
Date of Passing: February 14, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Monday, February 18 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Stella’s grandson, Fr. Mark Prill, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Sunday from 2-9 pm and Monday from 9-10 am. There will be a rosary Sunday evening at 4 pm by the St. Mary Rosary Sodality. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Stella’s family.
Stella is survived by four daughters, Beatrice Baranski of Clinton Twp., Margaret Tyll and her husband, Ronald of Ubly, Mary Ann Prill and her husband, Maynard of Lapeer, Elaine Knight of Ontario, Canada; one son, David Micklash of Ubly; 17 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; one sister, Lottie Koth and her husband, Edward of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Stanley Buczek and his wife, Barbara of Bently, Mich. Stella was preceded in death by six sisters, Ann Lewis, Mary Buczek, Frances Przepiora, infants, Josephine, Sophie and Jenny; three brothers, Walter and Joseph Buczek and infant John; one son-in-law, Andy Baranski.
Mrs. Stella “Stephanie” Francis Micklash, 98 of Parisville, passed away Thursday evening February 14, 2013 with her family by her side at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe after a short illness. Stella was born July 3, 1914 in Detroit to the late Ignatz and Julia (Kandol) Buczek. She married Peter L. Micklash Jr. on June 9, 1934 at St. Mary Catholic Church on Nine Mile in Pinconning. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1983. Stella attended a country school. She farmed with her husband most of her life. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville and was a member of the polish choir and the St. Mary Rosary Sodality. Stella was also a member of the League of Catholic Women. She was a member of both the Bad Axe and Ubly Senior Citizens. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, polka music and visiting the casinos.
Name: Bob G. Rees
Age: 77
Hometown: Cass City
Funeral Date: February 19, 2013
Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. Marvin McCallum officiating. Interment is in Evergreen Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Rees: Robert Rees, Douglas Rees, Thomas Rees, Bill Wiltse, Matthew Rees, Jeffrey Blay. Memorials may be made to Home and Hospice Advantage or American Lung Association. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 12 to 1 Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
Bob is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; children: Cynthia (Craig) Blay of St. Clair Shores, Robert Rees of Cass City, Douglas (Linda Acuna) Rees of Carsonville, Thomas Rees of St. Clair Shores; grandchildren: Jacqueline, Matthew, Jeffrey, Amanda, Melissa, Douglas, Emily, Kylie. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Bradley and his brother Esom "Jack" Rees.
Bob G. Rees, 77, of Cass City, formerly of St. Clair Shores and Lexington, died following a short illness Friday, February 15, 2013 in his home. He was born January 20, 1936 in Barbourville, KY to Benjamin Franklin and Rosa Catherine (Helton) Rees. He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Hojnocki April 23, 1959 in Roseville. Bob was a self-employed die maker. He was the owner of Superior Steel Ruel Die in Detroit. Bob loved his work. He was always working and inventing things. He was a talented innovator and could repair anything. Bob was a member of the former Masonic Acanthus #558 F & AM chapter in Grosse Pointe Woods. He enjoyed camping with his family and spending time at the lake with his family and friends.
Name: Joe Western
Age: 79
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: February 19, 2013
Date of Birth: March 03, 1933
Date of Passing: February 15, 2013
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Keeping to Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. The family will be receiving guests for a period of visitation at the Kaufman funeral home in Bad Axe on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Joe is survived by his wife Joyce Western of Bad axe; son mark (Celeste) Davis of Canton; daughter Pamela Davis of Spring Lake; 7 grandchildren, Jerri (Nicholas) Knollinger of Kalamazoo, Becky Bruce of Jenison, Luke Bruce of Spring Lake, Taylor Haag of Grand Rapids. Jorrie, Noah, and Morgan Davis of Canton; very special niece Jackie Western; great nephew London of Farmington Hills; sister Clara (William) Williston; brother Richard (Marge) Western of Bay City; several nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
Joe Western, age 79, of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born on March 3, 1933, in bad axe, son of the late Charles L. and Margaret E. (Slovegh) Western. He married Joyce MacAlpine on November 23,1972 in Bad Axe.
Name: Kin L Geilhart
Age: 57
Hometown: Mayville
Funeral Date: February 23, 2013
Date of Birth: June 30, 1955
Date of Passing: February 17, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Rev. Karen Gardner, staff Chaplin will officiate with interment in St. Roch Cemetery, Caseville. Friends may call from 2 to 8 PM Friday and after 10 AM Saturday. Words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com, .
Surviving are Terry; daughter, Chaslyn Williams two brothers, Coke (Janice) Geilhart of Pigeon and Ric (Carrie) Geilhart; his sister, Tami of Owendale and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a sister, Dawn Forster.
Kin L. Geilhart age 57, of Mayville died Sunday evening, February 17, from injuries received in an auto accident. He was born June 30, 1955 in Detroit to the late Jimmie and Iris (Bitnar) Geilhart. Kin and his family moved to Caro when he was young, he graduated from Caro High School in 1974. That same year, he went to Alaska to work on the Alaskan Pipeline. He later returned to Caro and in 1980, he moved to Colorado where he was a building contractor. On February 18, 1984, he was united in marriage to Terri Damm. In 2000, they went to South Dakota and returned to Colorado in 04. In 2007, he returned to the Thumb, settling near Mayville and started his own business, Kin do-it Construction.
Name: Alberta Klaska
Age: 91
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: February 21, 2013
Date of Birth: October 17, 1921
Date of Passing: February 17, 2013
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Alberta will be Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1 pm at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Greg Eilers officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church beginning at 12 noon until time of services at 1 pm. A scripture service will take place at 7 pm, Wednesday at the funeral home.
She is survived by her daughter Bernice Lange and her husband Norman of Harbor Beach, two grandchildren: Duane (Sue) Lange of Marlette and Deborah (Troy) Weidman of South Lyon, six great grandchildren: Garrett (Kayla) Lange, Jenna Lange, Kolby Lange, Zachary Weidman, Conner Weidman and Nathan Weidman. She was preceded in death by three brothers: George, Louis and Elmer Koehn.
ALBERTA KLASKA, age 91 of Harbor Beach, passed away February 17, 2013 at Autumnwood Nursing Center of Deckerville. She was born on October 17, 1921 in Harbor Beach to the late Henry and Minnie (Murawski) Koehn. She and Aloaze Klaska were united in marriage on October 21, 1939. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1987. Alberta was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach.
Name: Paul George Leipprandt
Age: 86
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: February 20, 2013
Date of Birth: October 18, 1926
Date of Passing: February 17, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Hayes United Methodist Church, with Pastor Brian Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Caseville Township Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hayes United Methodist Church. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Monday, February 18 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. AND AT HAYES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Wednesday, February 20 12:00 noon until the service at 1 p.m.
In addition to his wife, Marie, he is survived by two children, Kay (Greg) Kingsbury of Bad Axe and Keith (Stephanie) Leipprandt of Caseville; two grandchildren, Nicholas Leipprandt and Barbara Leipprandt; two step grandchildren, Michele (Jason) Grant and Dan (Judy) Kingsbury; three step great-grandchildren, Stefano, Luke, and Jacob; a brother, John (Mary) Leipprandt of Pigeon; a sister, Alyce Kleinfeld of Pigeon; a brother-in-law, Joe (Veronica) Rothfuss of Caro; a sister-in-law, Jackie Rothfuss of Bridgman; several cousins, nieces, nephews; and many friends.
Paul George Leipprandt, 86 of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at home. Born in McKinley Township on October 18, 1926, he was the son of the late Hugo F. and Ethel (Ackerman) Leipprandt, and attended the Hayes School. On November 17, 1956 he was united in marriage to Muriel A. Ryan at Grace Bible Baptist Church, Ann Arbor and she preceded him in death on February 18, 1961. He was united in marriage to Marie A. Rothfuss at Salem EUB Church, Pigeon, on June 17, 1967; she survives him. Paul was a 1944 Pigeon High School graduate and then attended Michigan State College for two years. He was a dairy farmer throughout his lifetime. He has been a state officer with the Junior Farm Bureau. He was a member and treasurer of the Huron County Dairy Promotion Committee and served on various state and local farm and dairy committees. He was a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, also serving on many committees. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of Sebewaing Mutual Fire Insurance. Paul was a member of the Hubbard Winsor Lodge No. 420 F & AM, and the Farm Bureau Lucky 50 group. He was a member of the Pigeon Historical Society and the Pigeon Rotary, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. Paul was a faithful lifetime member of Hayes United Methodist Church, Pigeon, where he sang in the choir, was Sunday School Superintendent, and Administrative Board chairman for many years.
Name: Bernice Benedicta LaMielle Meissner
Age: 87
Hometown: Minden City
Funeral Date: February 22, 2013
Date of Birth: October 25, 1925
Date of Passing: February 17, 2013
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Chrysostom Church, Forestville, on Friday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m., with Fr. Robert Meissner officiating. Committal will follow immediately after the Mass at St. John Chrysostom Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach, on Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the Christian Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also take place at the church on Friday after 10 a.m. Bernice’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Stonegate Village Assisted Living in Sandusky for their loving and compassionate care of Bernice since she took up residence there in April 2011, to Heartland Hospice for their tender and sensitive ministry, and also to Fr. Charlie Hammond for his devoted pastoral care.
Bernice is survived by five children: Fr. Robert Meissner (Bay City), James (Dorothy) Meissner (Minden City), Marjorie (Thomas) Anderlonis (Aston PA), Donald (Susan) Meissner (Marlette), and Deborah Meissner (Flint). She leaves behind ten grandchildren: Sherri Boyd (Howell), Kristi (Paul) Kline (Midland), Jennifer (Scott) Long (Palms), Michelle (Dennis) Krynicki (Coopersville); Amy (Walter) Kempczynski (Brookhaven PA), Karie (Kevin) Steinmetz (Aston PA), Timothy (Mary Catherine) Anderlonis (Arlington VA); Andrea (Todd) Palmer (Sandusky), Dr. Shannon (Jay) MacLean (Wichita Falls TX), Erica (Andrew) Boyan (Mason); 19 great-grandchildren; her sisters Josephine Peterson and Francis Mausolf; her special cousin Connie Weber; sisters-in-law Betty Meissner, Mildred Mette, Alice Sweeso, and Bertha (Richard) McCoy; and many loving nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband, Bernice was preceded in death by her sister Mary Siemen, her brothers Vincent and Br. Joseph, SJ; her sisters-in-law Geraldine Meissner and Florinda Adams; her brothers-in-law Roy Peterson, Herbert Siemen, and Earl Mausolf; Norman Sweeso, Charles Adams I, Herman Meissner, Walter Meissner, and Robert Mette.
Bernice Benedicta LaMielle Meissner, age 87, of Minden City went home to God on Sunday, Feb. 17. She was born in Harbor Beach on October 25, 1925, to Peter and Rose (Schulte) LaMielle, the fifth of six children and the youngest daughter. She graduated as valedictorian from Our Lady of Lake Huron High School in 1943. On May 6, 1944, she married the love of her life, Clarence Meissner, at OLLH Church. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2005. They farmed together on Schock Road (Delaware Township, Sanilac County) all their married life and spent twenty-five happy winters in Lake Village, Nokomis FL.
Name: Rebecca Bug Eckenswiller
Age: 52
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: February 22, 2013
Date of Birth: October 08, 1960
Date of Passing: February 18, 2013
Funeral Home: Hacker Funeral Parlors
Visitation is Thursday, February 21st from 2 pm until 8 pm at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. And on Friday, February 22nd from 10 am until the service time at the Church. Funeral Services: Friday, February 22, 2013 at 11 am at the Novesta Church of Christ in Cass City. 2896 Cemetery Road, Cass City, Michigan 48726. Officiating: Brad Speirs of Cass City. Burial will be in Argyle Township Cemetery, Argyle, Michigan
She is survived by: Three Children: Paul (Katie) Osantowski, of Ubly, Austin Keller of Argyle and Jamie Keller of Ubly. Three grandchildren: Caden, Collin, and Alexis. Three sisters: Regina Watkins of Arizona; Debbie (Jim) Smelewski of Argyle and Shelly (Greg) Stierman of Dearborn Heights. One brother Ed Eckenswiller of Snover. Her special best friend Cudddles. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Rebecca (Bug) Eckenswiller 52 of Ubly, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at Bad Axe Hospital. Rebecca was born October 8, 1960 in Sandusky, Michigan. Daughter of the late: Lewis and Marjorie (Ingles) Eckenswiller. Rebecca was a menber of the Novesta Church of Christ.
Name: David Spearman
Age: 71
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: February 22, 2013
Funeral Services for David will be Friday, at 2 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach with Chaplin Ron Compton of Heartland Hospice officiang. Burial will follow in the White Rock Cemetery. Visitation for David will be Thursday, from 1-8pm and on Friday beginning at 1pm until time of services at 2pm.
David is survived by his wife Eileen Spearman of Harbor Beach, son David Spearman II and his fiancé Kelly Smithers of Harbor Beach, 3 step children: Marino Pertot of Midland, Yana Vida of Colorado, and Carlo (Lisa) Pertot of Sterling Heights, granddaughter Cailin Spearman and two step grandchildren: Harrison Pertot and Jackson Pertot. He was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Spearman.
DAVID SPEARMAN, age 71 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2013 at Covenant Medical Center of Saginaw. He was born on May 10, 1941 in Detroit to the late Fredrick & Anna Lucille (Shacklett) Spearman. He and Eileen King were united in marriage on October 18, 1985 in Bad Axe. He served in the US Navy. David was a storage salesman, working in the moving industry. David also was a writer, and wrote the published book: “Humpin’ for the Diamonds, A Moving Story”. He enjoyed reading and visiting the Library often.
Name: Norma Vogel
Age: 77
Hometown: Palms
Funeral Date: February 20, 2013
Date of Birth: March 20, 1935
Date of Passing: February 18, 2013
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Wednesday, February 20 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms. Rev. Donald Eppenbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City on Tuesday from 2-9 pm and Wednesday from 10-11 am at St. Patrick Church only. A parish vigil service will take place on Tueday the 19th at 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been requested to the Arthritis Foundation or Hospice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Norma’s family.
Kate is survived by her husband of 57 years, Arthur J. Vogel of Palms; two sons, Gary and his wife, Linda and Thomas and his wife, Mary, all of Palms,; two daughters, Patricia McConnachie and her husband, Gordon of Palms, Kristine Roggenbuck and her husband, Dean of Ubly; 10 grandchildren, Joshua (Pamela) Vogel, Derrick Vogel, Megan (Michael) Brown, Samuel (Jennifer Mata) Vogel, Justin Marshall, John Wiegert, John (Hilary) McConnachie, Mark (Danielle) McConnachie, Ryche Roggenbuck, Isle Roggenbuck; 10 great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Isabella, Sebastian and Jorge Mata Vogel, Arabella Coddington, Kaden Brown, Jacob Holka, Alyssa, Adrian and Alec McConnachie; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Virginia Vogel, Lucille (Jerome) Kolar, Jane Vogel & Virgil Shagena, John (Elaine) Vogel, Mary (LaVerne) Shemka, Evelyn (Roger) Stolicker, Lawrence (Florence) Vogel, Elizabeth “Betty” Kubacki, Frank (Nancy) Vogel, Catherine Cleveland, Theresa (Thomas) Kahlo, Carol Osborne, several nieces and nephews. Kate was preceded in death by her one sister, Ellen Bopra and her husband William “Bill”; two brothers, Lee Handly and his wife, Lottie and William “Bill” Handley and his wife, Phyllis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Christina Ann Vogel, Anthony “Tony” (Ruth) Vogel, Charles Vogel, William Vogel, Eugene Kubacki, and Ralph Osborne.
Mrs. Norma “Kate” C. Vogel, 77 of Palms, passed away early Monday morning at her residence with her family by her side while under hospice care. She was born on March 20, 1935 to the late John R. and Sarah C. (Hardy) Handley. She married Arthur J. Vogel on May 14, 1955 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Port Sanilac. Kate was a 1952 graduate of Deckerville High School. She was employed at Yale Rubber form 1952 until 1970. She was a parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms and had been for 58 years. She enjoyed polka dancing, listening to music, cooking and playing cards. Kate Truly enjoyed spending time with her cherished grandchildren.
Name: George W. Kuhl
Age: 88
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: February 23, 2013
Date of Birth: June 28, 1924
Date of Passing: February 19, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation is Friday, February 22, 2013 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2-9pm. The funeral service is at 11am, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Burial will take place at New Bay Port Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the Sebewaing American Legion Post # 293 or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
George is survived by his beloved wife, Joy P. Kuhl; his loving children, Roger Kuhl of Sebewaing, Debra (Behrend) Schoettke of Bay City, and Chris (Pam) Kuhl of Pinconning; his dearest grandchildren, Douglas (Briana) Kuhl, Curtis (Mihyang) Kuhl, Timothy (Courtney) Kuhl, Gregory (Holly Tong) Kuhl, Todd Reid, Beth (Jason) Holben, Kelly Schoettke and Nichole Schoettke.; 7 great grandchildren; his sisters, Violet Grassel, Janice (Benjamin) Rocha and Faye (James) Calloway; his sister-in-laws, Onalee _______, Emily Kuhl and Carol Kuhl. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers, Kenneth Kuhl, Cecil Kuhl and Russell Kuhl.
He was born June 28, 1924 in Bay Port to Arthur and H. Donna (Graves) Kuhl. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 3rd Infantry Division. He married Joy Perlene Dutcher on August 29, 1946 at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Bay Port. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage together. Throughout his life, George enjoyed working many jobs. He was a dairy farmer, school bus driver, a rough and finished carpenter, and a mailman for the Bay Port Post office. He was a lifetime member of the Sebewaing American Legion Post #293. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, hunting, fishing and carpentry.
Name: Christopher S. Peters
Age: 49
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: February 27, 2013
Date of Birth: December 25, 1963
Date of Passing: February 22, 2013
Funeral Home: Kranz Funeral Home
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Bala and Sr. Maria Dina Puddu MC officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Pallbearers for Mr. Peters: Michael Langenburg, Leigh Langenburg, Joe Langenburg, Larry Sines, Louie Tauber, and Patrick Peters. Visitation: 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City, MI Vigil Service 7 p.m. Tuesay, February 26, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City. 10 to 11am Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church - Cass City Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com
Chris is survived by his wife, Valerie; children: Alysha Rutkowski of IN, Hayley (Nick Shantz) Peters of Cass City, Karley Peters of Cass City, Christopher Peters of Cass City, Eric Peters of Cass City; parents: Anton and Marilyn Peters of Cass City; sisters: Cindy Peters of Ann Arbor, Sally (Larry) Peters Sines of Clinton, Joann (Louie) Tauber of Cass City; brother, Patrick (Stephanie) Peters of Caro; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Rita (Robert) Rockwell of Cass City, Barb Langenburg of Livonia, Louie Langenburg of Howell, Sally (Ken) Nicholas of Cass City, Jenny (Karl) Zawilinski of Cass City, Hank (Kelly) Langenburg of Snover, Ann Koosis of Houston, TX, Evelyn (Jeff) Minard of Snover, Sue (Jack) Kappen of Cass City, Brenda (Steve) Reeves of Loveland, OH, Joseph (Colleen) Langenburg of Cass City, Leigh (Sharon) Langenburg of Ubly, Michael (Heather) Langenburg of Cass City, William (Krista) Langenburg of Holly Springs, NC; many nieces and nephews.
Christopher S. Peters, 49, of Cass City, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident Friday, February 22, 2013 near Houghton Lake. He was born December 25, 1963 in Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, to Anton and Marilyn (Osborn) Peters. He married Valerie Langenburg April 21, 1990 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church, Cass City. Chris graduated from Cass City High School in 1982. He attended Michigan State University receiving an Associate's Degree in Agriculture. Chris was a crop farmer. He loved working with the earth, planting and harvesting sustained and nurtured him. He worked as an independent truck driver for many years, most recently for JW Hunt Trucking of Bad Axe. Currently Chris and his brother, Pat, were beginning a business together, Michigan Salon Services in Caro. He was a member of Cass City Gavel Club and Knights of Columbus Cass City-Gagetown Council #8892. Chris enjoyed watching sports on television but especially enjoyed watching his children play Cass City sports. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin on Elbow Lake, riding his snowmobile and motorcycle. Most importantly Chris loved people. He always had a smile or hug for everyone.
Name: Onalee M. Roeber
Age: 80
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: March 01, 2013
Date of Birth: February 24, 1944
Date of Passing: February 24, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Rev. Lee C. Wenskay officiating. Burial will be in New Bay Port Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linkville. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, March 1 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m.
She is survived by three children, Kim (Raymond) Jackman of Dryden, Ronald (Janet) Roeber of Shelby Township, and Steven Roeber of Bay Port; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Delores (Donald) Eisinger and Carol Wachner, both of Ypsilanti; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Wachner.
Onalee M. Roeber of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe on her 80th birthday. She was born in Pigeon on February 24, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Carter) Wachner. She was a Pigeon High School graduate. On December 22, 1952 she was united in marriage to James R. Roeber. The couple had lived in Utica since 1962, and she returned to Pigeon in 1993. James preceded her in death on November 7, 1992. Onalee was a homemaker throughout her lifetime, enjoying reading, cooking, baking, and visiting with family and friends. She was formerly active with Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid.
Name: James Ronald Miller
Age: 61
Hometown: Bad Axe, Mi
Funeral Date: March 02, 2013
Date of Birth: January 24, 1952
Date of Passing: February 26, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home-Mac Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe with Fr. Robert Howe officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday with scripture services at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus at 7:30 p.m. at the MacAlpine “Mac Chapel” in Bad Axe. Memorials may be offered to the Huron County Hockey Association or the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.
He is survived by two sons, Brad Miller of Bradenton, Florida and Scott Miller of Bad Axe; the mother of Scott, Cindy Miller; a brother, Arthur (Geraldine) Miller of Filion and a sister, Magdelin Goretski of Filion. He was preceded in death by a brother and his wife, Richard (Mary Jane) Miller and a brother in-law, Harry Goretski.
James “Jim” Ronald Miller, 61, resident of Bad Axe, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born January 24, 1952 in Bad Axe to the late Basil and Lucy (Briolat) Miller. Jim was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Bad Axe Council 1546. He graduated from North Huron High School, Class of 1970 and attended McComb Community College. Jim was a Boy Scout leader for Troop 555. He enjoyed playing short stop position for the Rapson and Cash Cook softball teams. He had numerous hobbies including hunting, watching the Detroit Red Wings, attending antique car shows, camping, and gardening.
Name: James Ronald Booms
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: March 09, 2013
Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach with Fr. Thomas McNamara, Pastor officiating. Burial will be at Our Lady of Lake Huron cemetery. A Rosary prayer service will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach, MI. Visitation will be at Ramsey Funeral Home on Friday March 8, 2013, 1 pm to 9 pm and Saturday 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Memorials may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Research or Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, or the charity of donor’s choice.
James is survived by his 9 children: Suzanne Mann (Gary) of Saginaw; Joan Stevens (Jeff) of Midland; Brian Booms (Carolyn) of Canton; Colleen deBeauclair (Randy) of Pinckney; Dean Booms ( Jackie) of Freeland; Lynette Adamo (Jeff) of Saginaw; Kathleen Scott ( Mark) of Shelby Township; Fred Booms (Lynn )of Freeland and Lisa Liening (Matt) of Washington, IL. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren: Jason, Michele, Matthew, Andrew, Kara, Maria, Justine, Elyse, Adam, Derek, Tyler, Brenden, Luke, Clayton, Grace, Nathan, Zachary and Tommy. He is also survived by four brothers: Robert Booms, Gene Booms (Emily), all of Harbor Beach; Albert Booms of Georgia; Warren Booms (Anna) of Saginaw and a brother in law Raymond Mazure of Harbor Beach. Four sisters: Marilyn Essenmacher, Charlotte Talaski, Matilda Messing (Dan), all of Harbor Beach; Ramona Bell of Texas; and a sister in law Delphine Booms of Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise; son Bruce; grandson Jason Booms; brothers Kenneth and Stephen; sisters Judy, Barbara, and Clarice.
James Ronald Booms, 81 of Harbor Beach, MI died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Huron Memorial Hospital, Bad Axe, MI after a brief illness. He was born July 13, 1931 in Harbor Beach, MI to the late Clarence and Laura (Scholtz) Booms. He and Mary Louise Sweeney were married June 29, 1957 in St Columbkille Catholic Church near Ubly. He was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach, MI.
Name: Kevin A. Grifka
Age: 41
Hometown: Argyle
Funeral Date: March 06, 2013
Date of Birth: February 18, 1972
Date of Passing: March 01, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, March 6 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius Catholic cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 1:30-9:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00 -11:00 am at St. Joseph Church. There will be a parish vigil service Tuesday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Kevin’s family.
Kevin is survived by his children, Chenese Hodges of Sandusky, Derrick Grifka of Applegate, Zachary Grifka of Argyle, Aerianne of Brown City, Jared Grifka; parents, Richard and Beverly Grifka of Ubly, three brothers, Darrin and his wife, Tammy of Peck, Brian and his wife, Wanda of Peck, Jason and his wife, Sharron of Port Austin; special friend, LeAnn James of Argyle; his godfather, Joseph Grifka of New Baltimore; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; one great great nephew and one great great niece. He was preceded by his godmother, Bernice Grifka, paternal grandparents, Enoch and Selma Grifka, maternal grandparents, Anthony and Florence Darr, two aunts, Carol Janowiak and Beatrice Ross, one uncle, Elmer Grifka.
Kevin A. Grifka, “Frog”, 41, lifelong resident of Argyle, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Kevin was born on February 18, 1972 in Cass City to Richard and Beverly (Darr) Grifka. Kevin was a 1990 graduate of Ubly High School. He attended Northwestern College in Ohio. He previously worked for Dale Rich Masonry and Paul Walsh Construction. He was employed at Triple J Farms for the last ten years. Kevin loved four wheelers and dirt bikes. He enjoyed hunting and cooking and smoking meat. He truly loved his two dogs, Sassy and Ranger. He was very excited to become a grandfather of two.
Name: Della M. Trudgen
Age: 93
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: March 08, 2013
Date of Birth: February 25, 1920
Date of Passing: March 04, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, March 8, at the Elkton Missionary Church with burial in Grandlawn Cemetery, Pigeon. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Thursday and at the church after 10:00 AM Friday. Memorials may be given to Bethel College or Houghton College and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are three sisters, Lillian (Willard) Williams of Pigeon, Suzanne Schember of Pigeon and Mabel Herman of Owendale; two sisters-in-law, Eileen Herman of Pigeon and Genevieve Gilbert of East Lansing; nineteen nieces and nephews; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; and her special care giver, Connie Dubs. Preceding her in death were four brothers, Elmer, Gilbert, Donald and Paul; brother-in-law, Olin Schember; sister-in-law, Doris Herman and a nephew, Edward Williams.
Della M. Trudgen, age 93 of Pigeon, former Laker High School educator, died peaceful Monday morning, March, 4, at her home in Pigeon. She was born February 25, 1920 in Bliss, Michigan to the late Allen and Mabel (DeGroat) Herman. She moved to a farm in Chandler Twp. with her family in 1934. Della was determined to get an education, so she walked the 7 miles into Elkton and later moved to town graduating in 1939. Della worked in the Detroit area in a variety of jobs to support herself while attending college on a part-time basis. After her first year of college at Washington State in Yakima, Washington, Della worked in the Detroit area in a variety of jobs to support herself while attending college on a part-time basis. Della obtained her bachelor’s degree in education from Houghton College of New York, and began her first job as a teacher back home at Elkton High School in 1949. Della continued to further her education at U of M getting a dual Master’s one in Library Science and another in English. Della left the Elkton area for a teaching job at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana, in 1955; where she remained until her marriage. On August 15, 1964, she was united in marriage to Joseph H. Trudgen in Elkton. He preceded her in death in 1973. Della took a job at Walled Lake High School until 1968, when she again returned to Elkton and taught at Laker High School until retiring in 1980. Della was a long time member of the Elkton Missionary Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing scrabble and other board games. She and her husband traveled several times to his hometown in Cornwall, England. Della traveled around the US and abroad for years following her husband’s death with friends and family members.
Name: Riky Dalmayer
Age: 86
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: March 09, 2013
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1 pm. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at teh funeral home Saturday from noon until the service time at 1 pm.
Survived by: 2 daughters-Maryo (Jim) Cox of Filion, Mi. Yvonne (Dave) Scese of Almont, Mi 1 son-Bert R. (Sue) Dalmayer of Ossenieke, Mi. 2 sisters-Joanna (Gary) Christenhuiz of Oak Park, Mi. Willemin (Joop) Steverink of Diepenveen, Netherlands. 9 grandchildren-Aaron, Shaun, Kelly, Shannon, John (JJ), Jeff, Marcus, Layren, and Claire. 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by: her husband Bert 2 sisters-Maria and Ellie 1 grandson-Michael Krieg
Riky (Rika) Dalmayer, age 86, of Bad Axe,Mi formerly of Madison Heights, Mi passed away the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2013 at her home in Bad Axe. Rika J.M. Wiggers was born on November 5, 1926 in Weerselo, Netherlands daughter of teh late J. Hendrik and Fredrika J. (Care) Wiggers. She married Lambertus (Bert) J. Dalmayer on August 22, 1947 in Hengelo (o) Netherlands. They emigrated to the United States in 1955.
Name: Theresa B. Verner
Age: 102
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: March 07, 2013
Date of Birth: May 19, 1910
Date of Passing: March 05, 2013
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be Thursday March 7, 2013 at 3:30 pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-8pm and Thursday from 2-3pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Theresa was preceded in death by her sisters, Gertrude Horetski, Christina Peyok, Victoria Inda, Florence Ruth, and Alice Inda and her brothers, William and Lawrence Inda.
Theresa B. Verner, 102, of Port Austin died Tuesday March 5, 2013 at Huron Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1910 in Dwight Township, daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Ignash) Inda. She and Fred Yaroch were married October 17, 1939 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Fred preceded her in death in February of 1962. Theresa then married Theodore “Ted) Verner on August 17, 1989. Ted preceded her in death on November 7, 2007. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cooking, gardening, traveling, and fishing. She owned and operated the Crest View Motel in Charlotte, Michigan for 25 years.
Name: James Jezewski
Age: 72
Hometown: Burtchville
Funeral Date: March 13, 2013
Funeral Mass for Jim will be Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:30am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of Harbor Beach, with Fr. Andy Booms officiating. Cremation will follow in Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for Jim will be Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 1-9pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am.
He is survived by his wife Joann Jezewski of Burtchville, and granddaughter Megan Jezewski of Alaska. He was preceded in death by his son Jason Jezewski and a brother John Jezewski.
JAMES JEZEWSKI, age 72 of Burtchville, formerly of Cass City, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at his home under hospice care. He was born on September 12, 1940 in Cass City to the late Walter and Helen (Joos) Jezewski. Jim served in the US Army. Jim and Joann Booms were united in marriage on December 25, 1994 in Cass City. He worked as a police officer for Cass City, and the Tuscola County Sheriff Department. He served over 30 years on the Cass City Fire Department and ambulance service, and was fire chief for 6 years. Jim also worked as a security officer before retiring. Jim enjoyed camping and hunting, and loved going for road trips to watch the freighters travel through the river.
Name: Jenny M Koroleski
Age: 90
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: March 11, 2013
Date of Birth: September 08, 1922
Date of Passing: March 07, 2013
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be Monday March 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 8:00 on Sunday at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and from 10:00-1l:00 am on Monday at the church.
Jenny is survived by her daughter, Carol (Brian) Millgard; her son, Michael Koroleski of Port Austin; and her special niece, Marjorie Hunt of Bad Axe. She is also survived by one sister, Helen Grabowski of Warren. She was preceded in death by her son, Raphael Koroleski, Jr. and her brother, Walter Pawelczyk.
Jenny M. Koroleski, 90, of Port Austin, Michigan died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Huron Medical Care Facility. She was born September 8, 1922 in Hamtramck, daughter of the late John and Eve (Mylnarczyk) Pawekzyke. She and Ralphael Koroleski were married in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Detroit, Michigan, on May 25, 1957. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2011. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Port Austin. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and the Detroit Tigers.
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