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.
Name: Laura F. Neuman
Age: 100
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: March 10, 2013
Date of Birth: April 05, 1912
Date of Passing: March 07, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 3-8pm. The funeral service will be Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 1pm until the time of service at 2pm. Burial will be private at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran radio mission or Immanuel Lutheran Church-General Fund. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Laura is survived by her brother, Harold Kundinger of Sebewaing; sister-in-law, Ethel Lindman of Sebewaing; and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters, Clara Dressler and Esther Kurzer.
Laura F. Neuman, age 100, of Sebewaing, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Courtney Manor Nursing Home in Bad Axe. She was born April 5, 1912 at home in Sebewaing Twp. to the late Charles and Katherine (Gettel) Kundinger. In May 1926 she was confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Bach. On August 28, 1934 she married Arnold Neuman. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1984. She enjoyed working on the family farm, quilting, flower gardening and crafting.
Name: Kenneth J. Gay
Age: 77
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: March 11, 2013
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 12 noon at MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe, with Fr. Robert Howe officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity or Sacred Heart Food Pantry. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his wife, Berneice Gay; his son, Greg Gay of Lake Ann, MI; daughters, Lori (Randy) Stone of Bad Axe, Paula Gay of Lancaster, OH and Shelly Gay and special friend Steve Weiler of Charlotte, N.C. ; grandchildren, Shannon, Caitlin, Randilyn Stone of Royal Oak, MI, Nicholas and Kelsey of Lake Ann, MI, Maizie Bleu Rigsby of Lancaster, OH and Dana Timm of Evart, IN; great-grandchildren, Leila Stone and MacKennah Smith of Royal Oak; a sister, Rosalie Reynaert and special friend, Jerry Bergeron of Sanford, MI; stepmother, Irene Gay of Alpena, MI; his in-laws, Edward (Sandy) Klee, Bobby (Ann) Klee, Charles (Dawn) Klee , Robert Grigg, Bernie (Gigi) Klee, Midge Ritter, Elaine Ritter, Debbie (Don) Hewitt, Marge (Phil) Maurer, Karen Oswald and significant other Mike Ruth, Sharon (Mike) Loudin, Linda (Bob) Parrish, Lorraine (Virgil) Jaskowski, Roxanne Klee and Billiette Klee. Ken was preceded in death by brothers and sisters in-law, Spark and Joseph Klee, Rudy Kosinski , Jim Ritter, Beverly and Nancy Klee and Eve Grigg.
Kenneth J. Gay, age 77, resident of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013, with his family by his side, at the Huron Medical Center while under the care of Advantage Hospice. He was born April 26, 1935 in Kinde to the late Alfred and Pearl (Robinson) Gay. Ken and Berneice Klee were united in marriage on April 30, 1950 at St. Felix Catholic church near Pinnebog. He was a graduate of Kinde High School and served two years in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Ferris State University. Ken retired from Independent Bank as Vice President Cashier. After retirement, he also served as Treasurer for the City of Bad Axe for a number of years. He was a longtime member of Verona Hills Golf Club and the Bad Axe Rotary. He served as past president for both organizations. Ken was an avid sports fan.
Name: Elmer Edward Schroeder
Age: 88
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: March 11, 2013
Funeral Mass for Elmer will be Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Helena, with Fr. Jack Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Elmer will be Sunday from 1-9pm in the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Monday will be at the church beginning at 10am until time of services at 11 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Sunday at 7:30 pm, and a Men’s club Rosary will take place at 7pm.
He is survived by his children: Doris Fisher and her husband Rick of Waterford, Richard Schroeder and his wife Grace of Minden City, and Dennis Schroeder of Harbor Beach, 6 grandchildren: Scott (Diana) Fisher, Julie Fisher, Cynthia Fisher, David (Amy) Schroeder, Daniel Schroeder and Angela (Chad) Horetski, 7 great grandchildren; Taylor and Morgan Fisher, Hannah, Jacob and Zachary Schroeder, Lauren Lambiris, Lacie and Caleb Horetski. A sister Roseann Coules of St. Clair Shores, and sister-in-law Audrey Pionk. Elmer is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Jean nash, Leona Heilig, Eleanor Booms Robert Zmich, Marie Roberts and Virginia Roberts. Elmer was preceded in death by his siblings: Clarence (Isabelle) Schroeder, Frank (Marie) Schroeder, Lawrence (Alma) Schroeder, Angeline (Norman) Swartz, Sabina (Anthony) Stacer, Lucille (Leo) Geiger, and his brothers and sisters-in-law: Jack Nash, Henry Heilig, Floyd Booms, Evelyn Zmich, William Roberts and Louis Roberts. The Schroeder family would like to thank all the dedicated nurses and doctors at the Harbor Beach Community Hospital and Home and Hospice Advantage for their loving and tender care.
ELMER EDWARD SCHROEDER, age 88 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, March 08, 2013 at his home under hospice care with his family at his side. He was born on December 6, 1924 in Harbor Beach to the late Edward and Mary (Siemen) Schroeder. Elmer and Dorothy Roberts were united in marriage on November 23, 1946 in Ruth, she preceded her in death on September 28, 2005. Elmer farmed on the family farm his whole life, he also worked at Hercules Manufacturing for a short time. Elmer enjoyed spending his time working on the farm, playing cards, and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was born, raised and died all on the same farm. Elmer was a lifetime member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Helena.
Name: Terri F. Tarzwell Klee
Age: 47
Hometown: Deckerville
Funeral Date: March 15, 2013
Date of Birth: August 12, 1965
Date of Passing: March 09, 2013
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Friday, March 15 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Port Sanilac. Rev. Donald Eppenbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the East Marion Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City on Thursday from 2-9 pm and Friday from 10-11 am at St. Mary Church. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Terri’s family.
Terri is survived by her parents, Frank Klee Jr. and his wife, Ruth of Minden City; two daughters, Ashley and Brianna Tarzwell; her ex husband and very good friend, Jeff Tarzwell of Deckerville; four sisters and one brother, Christine Miller and her husband Alex of St. Clair, Carolyn Wolschleger and her husband, Bernie of Port Sanilac, Cathryn Klee of Deckerville, Michael Klee and his wife, Mary Beth of Minden City, Tracie Klee of Florida; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Terri F. Tarzwell Klee, 47 of Deckerville passed away suddenly on March 9, 2013 due to a snowmobile accident. Terri was born on August 12, 1965 in Sandusky to Frank Jr. and Ruth (Meredith) Klee Terri was a 1984 graduate of Ubly High School. She worked at Numatics Inc. in Sandusky for 15 years. Terri enjoyed flowers, gardening, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and shopping. She loved to cook. She loved animals, but her passion was with cats and dogs. Terri was a great mother and good friend to many.
Name: Raymond Armstead
Age: 83
Hometown: Bad Axe, Mi
Funeral Date: March 13, 2013
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the MacAlpine—Mac Chapel, Bad Axe. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 4:00—8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday March 13 ,2013 from 10:00 until time of service at the Mac Chapel. Burial will be in the Colfax Township cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Rosemary, of Bad Axe; a sister Thelma Murray(Raymond) of Ubly, and a brother Bernard Armstead of Bad Axe. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Alvertia Hiller,and Madelyn Hiller.
Raymond Armstead,83, lifelong resident of Huron County, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Huron Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1929 in Bad Axe to the late Cecil and Catherine(McAlpine) Armstead. Raymond was in the lawn maintenance business. He married Rosemary Domenoe, on February 19, 1977 at the Ubly Presbyterian Church.
Name: Philp J. Alfred
Age: 86
Hometown: Sandusky
Funeral Date: March 14, 2013
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Sandusky Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mike Wilson will be officiating. Burial will be in the Colfax Cemetery in Bad Axe. Visitation will be held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky on Wednesday from 1 - 8 PM and on Thursday at Sandusky Presbyterian Church from 10 - 11 AM Memorial suggestion to Sandusky Presbyterian Church, Sandusky District Library, or Sanilac Medical Care Facility Alzheimers Unit. Arrangments by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Katherine Philp, two sons, A. James (Tamyra) Philp of Ubly, and Andy (Kelly) Philp of Frankenmuth, Katherine (Gerald) Nelson of Imlay City. Eight grandchildren, Darcie (Ryan) Roberts, Erica (fiance, Aaron Bazydlo) Philp and Becky (fiance, Heath Harris) Philp, Andrew, Alyson & Mikayla Philp, and Laura and Alan Nelson. Two great grandchildren, Ian and Taryn Roberts. Also surviving are two sister, Dorothy (Cecil) Starks of Midland, Elaine (Ron) Leonard of Orion, brother-in-law, John Tyrell, sisters-in-law, Joyce Allen and Barbara Thompson all of Sandusky, and Peggy Tyrell of Texas. Al is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Anna Philp, an infant son Paul Alfred and two sisters, Norma Dommer and Eleanor Witte.
Alfred J. Philp, age 86, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by his family. Al was born January 19, 1927 in Elkton, Michigan the son of Alfred and Anna (Shaw) Philp. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1944. He was stationed in Italy with the United States Army at the close of WWII. He married Katherine Tyrell on November 15, 1952 in Sandusky. He was employed by the Michigan Department of Transportation for 43 years, retiring in 1990. Al enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting events. He was an active member of the Sandusky Presbyterian Church, and he served his community as a member of the Sandusky Library Board for 35 years, and on the Planning Commission and Board of Review for the City of Sandusky.
Name: Lyman Smith
Age: 85
Hometown: Verona, Mi
Funeral Date: March 19, 2013
Date of Birth: October 19, 1927
Date of Passing: March 14, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Monday from 2:00 – 8:00 pm and Tuesday at 10:00 am until time of service. Burial will be in Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association or Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.
Smitty is survived by eight children, Sondra (James) Fobear of Saginaw, Rodney Smith and significant other, Peggy of Lake Orion, Carol Lovaas of Harbor Beach, Connie (Frank) Muma of Caseville, Karen (Richard) Warchuck of Ruth, Mitchell (Patty) Smith of Pigeon, Bonnie Lewis and significant other, Tim of Elkton and Corey (Lisa) Smith of Bad Axe; one step-daughter, Cheryl Grey of Nebraska; 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Marilyn; one son, Roger Smith and a grandson, Bryon Smith; two brothers, Fred and Harold Smith; two sisters, Lottie Keopke and Hazel Wallace.
Lyman Smith “Smitty”, age 85, resident of Verona Township, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Meadow Lanes Assisted Living. He was born October 19, 1927 in Elkton to the late Raymond and Mary (Soper) Smith. Lyman and Marilyn Collison were united in marriage in 1976. He attended the Stanton Rural School. He was employed as a carpenter and built houses in Saginaw, before becoming a truck driver and delivered Pepsi and Little Debbie Products. Smitty retired from Smith Distributing after 22 years of employment. He was a member of the Upper Thumb Men’s Bowling Association and Meals on Wheels. He was a Detroit Tiger fan and enjoyed playing bingo.
Name: Margaret Ann Schwalm
Age: 84
Hometown: Pigeon, Mi
Funeral Date: March 21, 2013
Date of Birth: February 08, 1929
Date of Passing: March 15, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday March 21, 2013 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Rev. Alvin Yoder officiating. Burial will be at Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Activities Director of Lynwood Manor Nursing Home or the Lenawee Humane Society. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 1 – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:00 noon until the service time
Margaret Ann is survived by one sister, Donna (Richmond) Limberger of Pigeon. Margaret Ann and Donna shared a special and loving bond throughout their lives. It was this special relationship that Margaret Ann treasured throughout her life. Sister-in-law and friend Madge Richmond survives her also. In addition, those left to cherish her memory are her three children, Robert J. (Bernadette) Schwalm of Ubly, Lynne A. (Rick) Benson of Marion, and Janice K. Schwalm-Brewer of Weston; grandchildren, Robert J. Schwalm Jr., Thomas (Kristi) Schwalm, Jennifer Benson, Bethany Benson, Benjamin (Kristy) Schwalm and Jon Schwalm; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Soleena, Owen, Logan and Arianna Schwalm; step-grandchildren, Tony (Tracy) Wodwaski, Loretta Wingard, Karen (John) Murphy, Margaret (Geoff) Aughe , Trisha and Joseph Wodwaski, and Veronica Brewer; step great-grandchildren, Emily and Boomer Wingard, Sophie Wodwaski, and Richard and Jillian Reed; best friend Ila Lorentz; special niece JoAnn (John) Schaefer; nephew James (Colleen) Richmond; and special person Mary Schwalm. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her. Son-in-law Rod Brewer has preceded her in death. Thank you Kay (Tom) Viers, Noreen (Rod) Tietz, Carol (Jim) Stein and family, and Susanna Hawley Allen for all the memories, love, joy and laughter you shared with her throughout her life. Visits and flowers from Eddie J. Munro, and Heather and Matt Burnett and family brightened her nursing home days.
Margaret Ann (Richmond) Schwalm passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Lynwood Manor Nursing Home in Adrian, where she had been a resident since October, 2010. Margaret Ann was born February 8, 1929 to Royal and Evelyn (Schember) Richmond. They and two younger siblings, Barbara and James, preceded her in death. Margaret Ann married Basil J. Schwalm in Pigeon on August 30, 1951, and they were married almost 30 years until his death in 1981. Being a child of the depression, Margaret Ann began working at age 11. She had many odd jobs that kept her busy throughout her childhood and teenage years. During her married life, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, home canning and attending her children's school activities. Margaret Ann's talent for crocheting was truly a gift. She loved gifting family and friends with crocheted afghans, doilies, dolls, toys, and other items. Her homemade fudge chocolate sheet cake and her scalloped potatoes are still talked about in the family as being of the world's best. Margaret Ann was also a bookworm-a passion which she passed on to her three children. After Basil's death, Margaret Ann worked in the home health care field until retiring in 1993. She enjoyed her retirement attending grandchildren's activities, vacationing and watching game shows. One special vacation was when she, daughter Janice, son-in-law Rod, five dogs and a motor home traveled to Copper Harbor. She said it was a vacation she would always remember, especially the motor home on the narrow roads! In 2007 she moved to Weston and lived with daughter Janice and son-in-law Rodney and their pack of dogs. The dogs held a special place in Margaret Ann's heart.
Name: Christena Kruger
Age: 98
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: March 19, 2013
Date of Birth: March 17, 1914
Date of Passing: March 16, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Monday, March 18, 2013, from 2-8pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at Silverlawn Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
She is survived by her children: Margaret A. Kelly, of Essexville, Willa Dee Bitzer, of Unionville, Mary June (Jack) Little, of San Bernideno, California, and Kenneth A. (Kay) Nusz, of Gary, Indiana; son-in-law, Ronald Winter, of Sebewaing; half sister, Lou Ann Paige, of Vian, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren; 55 great grandchildren, and 40 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara J. “Bootsie” Winter, sisters, Aritta Linton and Jeweldine (Tom) Ellison; one infant brother, four close cousins: Geneva Nusz, Ruby McCaine, Annie Evey and Gyp Swimmer; and son-in-laws, Thomas F. Kelly and Donald Bitzer.
Christena (Nusz) Kruger, age 98, of Sebewaing, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Vadavilla AFC Home. She was born March 17, 1914 in Cookston, Oklahoma to the late James and Esther (McFarland) Swimmer. She married Aaron Nusz on January 5, 1930 in Geary, Oklahoma. On May 1964, she married Arthur Kruger in Caro, MI. They both preceded her in death. Christena worked at Sebewaing Industries for 20 years as a press operator from 1944 to 1964. She enjoyed quilting and playing euchre. She was the oldest member at Trinity United Methodist Church, the Women’s Club (Ladies Aid), and the Sebewaing Garden Club.
Name: Dawn Wisneski
Age: 67
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: March 21, 2013
Date of Birth: October 19, 1945
Date of Passing: March 16, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home-Gage Chapel
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kinde, with Fr. Andy Booms presiding and interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 – 9 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home-Gage Chapel in Kinde with rosary at 3:00 pm by the St. Mary’s Altar Sodality and scripture at 7:00 pm, and Thursday from 9 – 10:30 am at the Gage Chapel. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” F. Wisneski, whom she married on November 21, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and celebrated 48 years of marriage. Also surviving are three sons, Ken (Doris) of Kinde, Dan (Lisa) of Bay City and Paul (Christine) of Midland; a daughter, Luanne (Greg) Grocholski of Bay City; grandchildren, Joshua (Kimberly) and Jacob Grocholski, Anastasia, Anthony, Katie, Ericka, Claire and Tyler Wisneski; one great-grandchild , Oliver Grocholski; brothers, Gene (Linda) Hanson of Cass City, Jay of Jacksonville, FL, Ross of Caro, Terry (Mary Ann) of Bad Axe; one sister, Joy (Elmer) Linner of Beloit, WI; a sister-in-law, Sharon Hanson of Ubly; brothers-in-law, Jim (Peg) Wisneski of Bay City, Bill (Mary) Wisneski, Fred (Christine) Wisneski and Gerald Ahearn of Kinde; a sister-in-law, Veronica (Floyd) Grocholski of Bay City; many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Hanson; sisters-in-law, Alice Hanson, Mary Wisneski, Karen Hanson and Carol Ahearn; father and mother in-law, Walter and Lottie (Baranski) Wisneski. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Huron County Medical Care Facility for their support and special care.
Dawn Wisneski, 67, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 with her family at her side at the Huron County Medical Care Facility after a short illness. Dawn was born on October 19, 1945 in Bad Axe, MI to the late Glen and Glendora (Avery) Hanson. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, great-grandmother and friend of many-Dawn will be missed greatly. She had an immense love of her husband and family and enjoyed garage sales, cooking and baking, travel, and gardening. She graduated from Bad Axe High School, Class of 1964. Dawn was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, of Kinde and a member of its Altar Sodality. Prior to retiring, she was employed at several companies including Hamill Manufacturing and General Cable.
Name: Rosemary Coulter
Age: 82
Hometown: Port Hope, Mi
Funeral Date: March 20, 2013
Date of Birth: December 02, 1930
Date of Passing: March 17, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Port Hope United Methodist Church with a gathering for family and friends from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her children, Lucille (Larry) Pfunt, Dan (June) Coulter, Allen (Penny) Coulter and Annette Kucharczyk; adopted son, Raymond (Joanne) Schulte; special friend, Bill Emerick; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Rosemary Coulter, 82, resident of Port Hope, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at home with family by her side. She was born December 2, 1930 in Metamora, MI to the late Harold and Irma (Kurtz) Andress. She was united in marriage to Bernard Coulter on July 15, 1949 at the Metamora Congregational Church. No words can describe the loss of our mom, grandma, sister and friend. She lived a full happy life and loved her family more than anything, except for maybe euchre and the Detroit Tigers. She had a never ending sense of humor and loved to be the center of attention. No one disliked Rose and if they did they had a character flaw and she would be the first one to tell you that. The legacy Rosemary and Bernard s left behind to their family is laughter, love and the value of family. She will be greatly missed but greatfully welcomed back into the arms of her husband Ben, father, Harold and mother, Irma, sisters, Elaine and Cathy. May your laughter fill Heaven’s Gates. Rosemary was a member of the Port Hope United Methodist Church. She proudly served as President of the Port Hope Seniors and was also a member of the Harbor Beach Seniors. She enjoyed playing euchre and canasta, flower gardening and bowling. Rosemary was an office manager at the Bad Axe K-mart Store, before retiring after 23 years.
Name: Wauneta Kennedy
Age: 91
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 06, 2013
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 12 p.m. at the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service time at 12 p.m. Arrangement by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe.
Survived by: 1 son-Richard (Joyce) Kennedy of Sandusky, MI 1 daughter- Linda (David) Stokan of Fort Gratiot, MI 1 Brother-In-Law-Wayne Kennedy of Bad Axe MI June Powell of Mount Pleasant, MI 2 sisters-in-law-Beatrice Davis of Bad Axe, MI June Powell of Mount Pleasant, MI 6 Grandchildren- Dean Kennedy, David (Pat) Stokan II, Daniel (Jodi)Stokan, Diana (Mike) Litten, Tracy (Stuart) White, and Darci (Joe) Schomburg. 14 great grandchildren Predeceased by: 4 brothers-Lloyd, Melvin, Ralph, and Lawrence Davis. 1 Sister- Violet Pastor 1 Grandson- Darren Kennedy
She was born on July 18, 1921 in Red Yard, Michigan, daughter of the late ALfred and Sarah (Martin) Davis. She married Jack E Kennedy on May 18, 1940 in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2007.
Name: Waldo B Sting
Age: 96
Hometown: Unionville, Mi
Funeral Date: March 21, 2013
Date of Birth: December 29, 1916
Date of Passing: March 17, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation is Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 2-9pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The funeral service is Thursday, March 21, 2013 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the Bach/Sebewaing area. Visitation will be 10am at the church until the time of service at 11am. Pastor Michael Teuscher will be officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to St. Peter’s Lutheran church or Heritage Hill Assisted Living of Caro. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Waldo is survived by his children: David (Donna) Sting of Unionville, Joanne Reinbold of Caro, and Thomas (Janice) Sting of Sebewaing; grandchildren: Matthew (Michelle) Sting, Grant Sting, Aaron (Heather) Reinbold, Sara (Steven) Katenhus, Daniel (Tracey) Reinbold, Steven (Melinda) Reinbold, Leslie Reinbold (fiance Rick Wagner) Bradley Sting (fiance Becky Sweetman), Angela (David) Hughes and Kristy Sting; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Arlene Becker of Sebewaing; and sister-in-law, Katherine Wissner. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and siblings: Nora Schram, Milton Sting and Gerhard Sting.
Waldo B. Sting, age 96, of Unionville, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. He was born in Sebewaing on December 29, 1916 to the late Theodore J. & Rosina C. (Schweitzer) Sting. On August 28, 1943 he married Anna (Muelrath) at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Unionville. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2007. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, caring for his fruit trees, traveling, square dancing, cooking and baking. Waldo was a member at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the Bach/Sebewaing area serving on numerous boards. He farmed his entire life and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: Mary Jo Ufford
Age: 73
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: March 23, 2013
Date of Birth: February 03, 1940
Date of Passing: March 19, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 10:00am Saturday at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. A luncheon will follow at the Caseville Eagles Club. Visitation will be 3 to 8 pm Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. She will lie in-state at church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. There will be a rosary at 7:30 Friday. Memorials may be made to the Huron County Human Development Commission. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her children Michael (Beth) of St. Clair, Jeanne (Thomas) Healy of Chesterfield, Jill (Brian) Mielke of St. Clair Shores, Julie (David) Garstecki of Macomb, Jeri (David) Grigg of St. Clair Shores and Janet (James) Kubiak of Eastpointe; grandchildren Audrey, Shane, Paige, Allison, Carly, Alaina, and Kevin; sister Patricia (Thomas) Holmes of Port Austin and brother Allen (Donna) Sill of Casco Twp.
Mary Jo Ufford, 73, of Caseville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Mary Jo was born February 3, 1940 in Grosse Pointe to the late Harold and Irmo (Weber) Sill. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1958. On September 12, 1959 she married Fredrick J. Ufford at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2011. They raised their family in Detroit before moving to Caseville in 1989. She was a member of the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary, Retirement Club, St. Roch, and an officer with the Library Club.
Name: Jennifer A Virant
Age: 39
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: March 23, 2013
Date of Birth: September 30, 1973
Date of Passing: March 19, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 10 am Saturday, March 23 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor will officiate. Burial will be private at a later date. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 2-9 pm and Saturday from 9-10 am at St. John Church only. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Jennifer’s family
Jennifer is survived by two children, Asha and A.J. McKinney; her parents, Charles “Chuck” & Marilyn Virant of Ubly, three sisters, Dawn Eisenscher and her husband, Doron of Farmington Hills, Kimberly Howery and her husband, Darrell of Garden City, Deborah Young and her husband, Jerry of White Lake; her significant other, Eric Mausolf of Ubly. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, George & Bernice Hilton, paternal grandparents, Charles and Clara Virant, maternal great grandparents, Sylvester and Rose Dropeski.
Jennifer A. Virant, 39 of Ubly and formerly of Garden City, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Jennifer was born on September 30, 1973 in Oak Harbor, Washington to Charles and Marilyn (Hilton) Virant. She was a 1992 graduate of Garden City High School.
Name: Michael A Zagata
Age: 93
Hometown: Sebewaing, Mi
Funeral Date: March 23, 2013
Date of Birth: September 04, 1919
Date of Passing: March 19, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation is Friday, March 22, 2013 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2-9pm. The funeral service is Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Just the immediate family will be going to the burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sebewaing after the service. Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church-General Fund or the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Michael is survived by his son, Michael W. (Lorene) Zagata of Sebewaing; his grandchildren, Kristin (Vince) Bonham of St. Charles, Missouri, Andrew (Bobbie) Zagata of Sebewaing, and Sarah (Baiju) Vasani of Bethesda, Maryland; great grandchildren, Robbie Steff, Maggie Bonham, Vincent Bonham, Karley Bonham, Gabriella Vasani and Sienna Vasani; brother-in-law, Jim Mangiapaine, and loving nieces and nephews. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and siblings: Maude Zagata, Ann Mangiapaine, Helen Grupke, Andres Zagata, Joseph Zagata, Frank Zagata and Stanley Zagata.
Michael A. Zagata, age 93, of Sebewaing, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Courtney Manor Nursing Home in Bad Axe. He was born September 4, 1919 in Sebewaing, the son of the late Andrew M. & Anna M (Joskio) Zagata. He was honorably discharged from the United States Airforce in September 1943. On November 24, 1945 he married Eloise Heberly in Sebewaing. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2004. Michael was a lifetime member of the Sebewaing American Legion Post #293, a member of the Sebewaing Lions Club, former member of Trinity United Methodist Church, member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Octagon Barn supporter, and committee member of the Sugar Festival Church Service at the park. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and traveling.
Name: Diane L. Leppek
Age: 63
Hometown: of Massachusetts
Funeral Date: March 24, 2013
Date of Birth: April 29, 1949
Date of Passing: March 21, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held in the Austin Square Baptist Church, corner of Boston St. & Keslar Ave., Lynn, Mass. on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 3 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA from 3-7 p.m. Local information provided by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. In lieu of flower donations in her memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 85 Astor Ave., Ste. 2, Norwood, MA 02062 or the family preference is potted flowering plants to be used for the holiday at Austin Square Baptist Church.
Besides her husband Dale she is survived by three sons; Jason A. Leppek of Ft. Myers, FL, Adam W. Leppek and his wife Lisa and Brad T. Leppek both of Lynn, Mass., two cherished granddaughters; Alexis and Isabella; two sisters, Andrea J. Donovan of Saugus, Mass., Holly Strychalski of Maine, brother, Scott Donovan of Saugus, Mass., brothers and sisters in-law, Don Leppek, Dave and his wife Nancy of Bradenton, FL, Craig Leppek and his wife Sylvia Ann of Holly, MI, and Chris O’Berski and her husband Ken of Ubly, MI. Mrs. Leppek was preceded in death by her brother James W. Donovan, father-in-law and mother in-law Wilbert and Stella Leppek.
Mrs. Diane L. (Donovan) Leppek, 63, died on Thursday morning March 21, 2013 at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts. She was the loving wife of Dale N. Leppek with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born and raised in Saugus, Mass. she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Esther (Amero) Donovan. A lifelong member of the Austin Square Baptist Church, Mrs. Leppek was very involved in many aspects of the church including the Pioneer Club and the Birthday Ladies Club. She also enjoyed working with children at the Lynn YMCA.
Name: Grace White
Age: 95
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: March 27, 2013
Funeral Mass for Grace will be Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Grace will be Tuesday from 4-8pm in the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday will be in the church beginning at 10am until time of services at 11:30 am.
Grace is survived by her children: William White of Harbor Beach, Josephine Brett and her husband William of Sturgeon Bay, WI, Barbara Ayotte and her husband W. John Ayotte of Harbor Beach, and John White and his wife Laurie of Bad Axe. 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 6 sisters and a daughter-in-law Linda Mae Geiger.
GRACE WHITE, age 95 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 At Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe under hospice care. She was born on May 18, 1917 to the late George & Josephine (Sharon) Laskey. Grace and William White were united in marriage on May 6, 1939 in Harbor Beach. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2005. Grace was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and was a Girl and Cub Scouts Leader. Grace was the OLLH Church Secretary and was an avid Bingo player, and enjoyed the help from her bingo ladies around her. She enjoyed swimming, golfing and tennis.
Name: Elmer Lamke
Age: 84
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: March 27, 2013
Date of Birth: July 14, 1928
Date of Passing: March 25, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Funeral mass for Elmer will be from 9-10am Wednesday March 27, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Rev. Peter Nwokoye will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 2-9pm and Wednesday from 9-10am at the church only. There will be a parish vigil service on Tuesday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Huron Medical Center or donor’s choice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Elmer’s family.
Elmer is survived by his children, Diane (John) McClean of Blairsville, Gerogia, Dennis Lamke of Ruth, Judy Lamke of Georgia; step-children, Diane Grifka of Ubly, Virgil (Lorraine) Jaskowski of Bad Axe, Dorothy (Bernard) Morell of Ubly, Emelie (Murray) Thompson of Ruth and Ariz., Rodney (Cathy) Jaskowski of Minden City; many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; Daughter-in-law Carol Rutkowski Lamke of Ubly, brother Eugene (Mildred) Lamke of Parisville; two sisters Arlene (Jerome) Longuski and Evelyn Susalla, both of Ubly; Preceded in death by one son, Kenneth, one granddaughter, Jaime Briggs; his brothers Ervin (Irene) Lemke, Cass (Ruby) Lamke, Richard (Barb) Lamke, and Raymond Lamke; sisters, Marie (Frank) Peruski and Jake Susalla; Brother-in-law Harry Osontoski; step son-in-law, David Doerr Sr., Step-grandsons Dennis Grifka and David Doerr Jr.; Step-great grandson Tyler Peruski; his first wife, Harriet.
Mr. Elmer Lamke, 84 of Ubly passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Huron Medical Center after a short illness. Elmer was born on July 14, 1928 in Parisville to the late Lawrence and Martha (O’Parka) Lamke. He married Beatrice (Danielski)(Jaskowski) Lamke on November 21, 1980 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2003. Elmer was a graduate of the Maurer Country School. He lived in the Detroit area from 1950-1970. During those years, he was a member of the Teamsters Union and worked at Midland Steel for a few years before finishing out his employment at Uniroyal Tire in Detroit as a stock clerk. In 1970 he returned to the thumb area and resided in Ubly where he ran the Brown House and Chatter Box restaurants for many years while working as a security guard at Hamill Manufacturing in Ubly. He was a current parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Elmer loved to repair small engines, fishing, gardening, and deer hunting.
Name: Anna M Wisniewski
Age: 87
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: April 02, 2013
Date of Birth: March 13, 1926
Date of Passing: March 25, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am Tuesday, April 2nd at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in St. Roch Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 pm Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. She will lie in-state one hour prior to mass on Tuesday in church. There will be a scripture service at 7:30 pm Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her husband of 66 years Carl; children Carl (Susan) Ayles of Smith’s Creek, Michael (Dianna) Ayles of Colorado Springs, Margaret Stivason of Cadillac, Mary Wisniewski of Albuquerque and Alice Zimmerman of Caseville; grandchildren Anita, Christina, Andrew, Michael Jr., Julia, Roseanne, Benito, John, Karen, Wayne and John; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Anna M. Wisniewski, 87, of Caseville, passed away at home while under hospice care on Monday, March 25, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1926 in Detroit to late John and Florence Radtke. On October 26, 1946 she married Carl H. Wisniewski in Detroit. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a homemaker and baked and decorated wedding cakes. After retirement she moved to Caseville and enjoyed traveling to visit her family.
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