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.
Name: Erma Laura Swartzendruber
Age: 99
Hometown: Pigeon, Mi
Funeral Date: April 01, 2013
Date of Birth: October 20, 1913
Date of Passing: March 27, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Alvin Yoder, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pigeon River Mennonite Church or the Gideons. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT PIGEON RIVER MENNONITE CHURCH: Sunday, March 31 3 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 1 10 – 11 a.m.
She is survived by two sons, Lowell “Pete” (Cathern Noakes) Swartzendruber of Sebewaing and Clarence Swartzendruber of Pigeon; six grandchildren: Jenny (Gary) Cygan, Jonathan Eric Swartzendruber, Laura Ewald, Lisa (Don) Kosinski, Jeff Swartzendruber, and Shannon (Morgan) Swartzendruber; 11 great-grandchildren: Sarah (Matthew), Danielle (Jason), Lucas, Justine, Kayla, DaKota, Jordan, Seth, Nathan, Landon, and Braden; two great great-grandsons, Colton and Cordin; sister, Esther Steckley of Pigeon; brother, Orville (Geneva) Yoder of Hampton, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings Susan Ellen Yoder, Loise Swartzendruber, Ralph Yoder, Raymond Yoder, Jacob Yoder, and Francis H. Yoder.
Erma Laura Swartzendruber, age 99 of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. She was born October 20, 1913 in Centralia, Missouri, the daughter of Henry A. and Barbara (Guengerich) Yoder. She grew up in Parnell, Iowa and attended West Union Mennonite Church, where she was united in marriage to Glenn Swartzendruber on December 18, 1938. The couple moved to Pigeon where Glenn farmed and was a dairyman and beekeeper. The couple had been married 68 years when Glenn passed away on May 2, 2007. Erma was a homemaker, wonderful cook, and fine seamstress and quilter. She donated many quilts over the years to the Michigan Relief Sale in Fairview. She also helped the Pigeon River quilters work on a quilt for Paul Harvey. She was an avid reader. Erma loved gardening and was always sending away for new varieties of seeds. She was a helpmate to Glenn on the farm, milking cows, driving tractor, and extracting honey from the beehives. She was the oldest member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Pigeon. Short in stature, Erma rose above everything and was “big” in heart with love for her Lord, her friends, and especially for her family.
Name: Willet O Friedland
Age: 76
Hometown: Port Hope, Mi
Funeral Date: April 02, 2013
Funeral Services for Willet will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Greg Eilers officiating. Burial will follow in Marquardt Cemetery. Visitation for Willet will be Monday, April 1, 2013 from 1-9pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday will begin at the church beginning at 10am until time of services at 11 am.
Willet is survived by his wife Joyce Friedland of Port Hope, sister Dorothy Woychowski of Harbor Beach and brothers-in-law Les Brandow and Ed Burkhard. He was preceded in death by two sons: Anthony Friedland and James Friedland, brother Milton Friedland, and sisters: Grace Burkhard, Margarete Brandow,and Betty Tageson.
WILLET O. FRIEDLAND, age 76 of Port Hope, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe. Willet was born on May 23, 1936 in Port Hope to the late Otto and Agnes (Hartz) Friedland. He and Joyce Green were united in marriage on November 1, 1958 in Port Hope. Willet worked for McEachin Excavating in Deckerville for 23 years, he also worked in Construction and Unell Manufacturing. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, and loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. You never saw Willet without a smile on his face!
Name: Frances A Murphy
Age: 63
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: April 03, 2013
Funeral mass for Frances will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, with Fr. Thomas McNamara officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Frances will be in the church beginning at 9:30 am until time of services at 11:30 am. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home.
Frances is survived by her sister Margarete Taylor of Colorado, nieces: Erin Taylor, Bridget Auger, and Kaitlyn and Genevieve.
FRANCES A. MURPHY, age 63 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Scheurer Hospital of Pigeon, under hospice care. She was born on January 10, 1950 in Detroit to the late George and Bridget (Mckenna) Murphy. Frances helped worked with serving lunches to many school children over the years. She also helped out at the Senior Meal Plan.
Name: James Angus Sweeney
Age: 75
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: April 02, 2013
Date of Birth: June 27, 1937
Date of Passing: March 28, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Arthur and brother Freddie, one sister, Mary Louise and her husband James; his father-in-law Herbert Tschirhart. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church of Sheridan Corners. Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Monday from 2-9 pm and from 10-11 am Tuesday at the church only. A parish vigil service will be held Monday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to St. Columbkille Cemetery Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Jim’s family.
Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathryn of Ubly; six children, Douglas and his wife, Elizabeth of Clermont, Fla., Mary Kay Ritter and her husband Daniel of Elkton, Bruce and his significant other, Amelia Peltier of Ubly, Sally Bell and her husband, Patrick of Cheboygan, Eric and his wife, Heidi of Ubly, Wayne and his wife, Kate of Beverly Hills, MI.; nine grandchildren, Alex Ritter, Elizabeth Ritter and her fiancé Christopher Hardenburg, Brandon, Nicole and Brett Sweeney, Lauren and Katelyn Bell, Samantha and James Sweeney; one brother, Kenneth and his wife, Jane of Ubly; one brother-in-law, Richard Tschirhart and his wife, Beatrice of Berkley; his mother-in-law, Frances Tschirhart of Bad Axe.
James Angus Sweeney, 75 of Ubly passed away suddenly Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe while under hospice care He was born on June 27, 1937 in Ubly, son of the late Angus and Abina (Garety) Sweeney. He was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kay” R. Tschirhart on August 28, 1965 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Jim was a dairy farmer until an auto accident left him blind 1990. He was a 1955 graduate of Ubly High School and attended Michigan State University. In his younger years, Jim was a member and drummer of the Guza Trio polka band and was very proud to be an Irishman in a polka band. He was a past officer, delegate and Outstanding Young Dairy Couple chairman with MMPA and a former trustee for Sheridan Township. Jim was a very active lifelong member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, usher and dedicated worker at the annual parish chicken barbeques.
Name: Marie Clor
Age: 91
Hometown: Ubly, MI (Formerly of Minden City)
Funeral Date: April 03, 2013
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: March 30, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Marie Clor will be held Wednesday, April 3rd - 11am in the St John Catholic Church of Ubly, MI. Burial will be in the St John Catholic Cemetary of Forestville, MI. Friends may call at the Zinger-Smigelski Funeral Home in Ubly, where visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd from 2pm to 9pm. A Christian Mother Rosary will be on Tuesday at 7pm. Visitation also at the St John Catholic Church only from 10am to 11am, the funeral service time.
Marie Clor is survived by four sons and three daughters. Sons - Richard & Evelyn Clor of Otter Lake, MI; Daniel & Theresa Clor of Medina, Ohio; David & Beverly Clor of Armada, MI; Kenneth & Adrianne Clor of Osseo, MI. Daughters - Nancy & Russell Heilig of Lapeer, MI; Kathleen & Thomas Heilig of Otter Lake, MI; Mary Clor and husband Gerald of the state of Georgia. Also 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Name: Stanley Joseph Pobanz
Age: 88
Hometown: Owendale, Mi
Funeral Date: April 03, 2013
Date of Birth: September 25, 1924
Date of Passing: March 31, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Rev. Duane Thon officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sebewaing. Memorials may be made to Kilmanagh United Methodist Church. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Tuesday, April 2 3 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
He is survived by four daughters, Connie Howard and Sharon Roberts (Timothy), both of Bay City, Janice Holland of Sebewaing, and Debra Eremia of Unionville; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Grace and Clare Finkbeiner; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Mildred Anderson, Alice Shoemaker, and Ethel Bailey.
Stanley J. Pobanz, age 88 of Owendale, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility in Bay City. Stanley was born September 25, 1924 on the family farm in Brookfield Township to John and Mae (Gregor) Pobanz. He graduated from Owendale High School in 1943. On September 17, 1949 he was united in marriage to Betty Mae Finkbeiner in Kilmanagh. The couple had been married more than 50 years when she passed away on October 10, 2001. Stanley was a farmer throughout his lifetime. He owned and operated Thumb Livestock Supplies and was a dairy cow breeder from 1961 until his retirement. He then became a hobbyest apple orchard owner. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and a life member of the Cass City F & AM. Stanley was a member of the Kilmanagh United Methodist Church. He was the last remaining member of his siblings.
Name: Donald R. Deering
Age: 80
Hometown: Grant Twp.
Funeral Date: April 05, 2013
Date of Birth: September 20, 1932
Date of Passing: April 01, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, April 5, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe. Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at Champagne Funeral chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Thursday and at church after 10 AM Friday. Memorials may be directed to the Church or the donor choice and words of condolence or share a memory at www.cfcElkton.com.
Surviving are his wife, Doris; two sons, Darrin (Susan) Deering of Colfax Twp. and Dean Deering of Grant Twp.; three grandchildren, Emily, Kayla and Travis; four brothers, Bill (Beatrice0 Deering of Bad Axe, Harold Deering of Cass City, Gerald (Judy) Deering of Caseville and Richard (Joyce) Deering of Sandusky; his sister, Frances Spaeth of Ocala, FL and three sisters-in-law, Elvera Deering of Elkton, Vera Deering of Cass City and Janet Deering of Pigeon. Preceding him in death were four brothers, Edward, Jacob Jr., Ralph and infant brother, John Deering and two sisters, Ada Hutchinson and Esther Schweitzer.
Donald R. Deering age 80 of Grant Twp. near Elkton died Monday evening, April 1, at Covenant Cooper, Saginaw. He was born September 20, 1932 in Oliver Twp. to the late Jacob and Katherine (Frank) Deering Sr. Don served his country in the US Army during the Korean War, returning home in June of 1956. On June 27, 1959, he was united in marriage to Doris M. Dewald at St. John’s Lutheran Church, AuGres. Don lived and farmed in Grant Twp. all his married life. After retiring in 1996, Don spent much of his free time restoring antique farm machinery. He was member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe.
Name: Irene A. Gorney
Age: 93
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 06, 2013
Date of Birth: June 11, 1919
Date of Passing: April 02, 2013
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday from 1-8 p.m. or Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A scripture service will be offered on Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survived by: 1 daughter- Carol (Eric) Oman of Saginaw. 2 sons- Arnold (Rose) Gorney of Macomb Township and Kenneth Gorney of Charlevoix. 3 brothers- Thomas, Julius, and Carl Talaski. 2 sisters- her twin sister, Magdeline Leppek of Filion and Margaret Woychowski of Bad Axe. 14 grand children, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson. Preceded in death by: 1 daughter- Janet Gorney. 2 sons- Daniel Gorney and Gary Gorney Several brothers and sisters
Irene A. Gorney, age 93, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on June 11, 1919 in Sand Beach Township, near Harbor Beach, daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Grates) Talaski. She married Harry J. Gorney of February 14, 1938 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2004. Irene and Harry were longtime Sigel Township farmers. They moved to Bad Axe following their retirement in 1979. Irene enjoyed being a seamstress, homemaking, and mothering her family.
Name: Richard H Kottke
Age: 74
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: April 12, 2013
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Fri. April 12, 2013 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with Pastor Nick Klempp officiating. Burial will be in Davisburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 PM Wed. and from 2-5 and 7-9 PM Thurs. Memorial donations may be given to the family. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com
Surviving are his wife Marilyn; 2 children, Debra (Daniel Myers) Young of Lapeer and Robert (Barbara) Kottke of Dryden; 7 grandchildren, Jeremy (Antoinette) Young, Derrick Young, Jessica (William) Smith, Trevor Young, Luke Kottke, Miranda Kottke, and Chloe Kottke; 2 great-grandchildren, Ayden and Liliana Young; sister Allison (Paul) Loubert of Harbor Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Kirk and his sister Delores Schroeder.
Richard H. Kottke, age 74, of Port Austin, formerly of Lake Orion, died Sun. April 7, 2013 He was retired from GM and was a member of the Thumb Two-Cylinder Club and the Thumb Octagon Club. He loved hunting and fishing.
Name: Joy Ann Hunt-Guza
Age: 86
Hometown: Verona, Mi
Funeral Date: April 11, 2013
Services will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 11 am. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor. Burial will be in Verona Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday from 1-8 pm. or Thursday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am.
Survived by: 1 daughter-Wendy (Garrett "Gary") Ayotte of Bad Axe. 2 sons- Gary (Carol) Hunt of Bad Axe. John M. (Jeanette) Hunt of Bad Axe. 1 daughter-in-law Cherie Hunt-Maurer of Bad Axe. 1-stepson-John B. "Jack" (Diane) Guza of Potterville. 2-stepdaughters-Karoll (Phil) Smith of Safford, Az. & Gretchen (Mark) Bruce of Tucson, AZ 10-grandchildren, 9-great grandchildren 8-step grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren. 1-step sister-Agnes (Lloyd) Martinez of Sun Lake, AZ. Predeceased by: 1 son-Mark Edward Hunt.
Joy Ann Hunt-Guza, age 86, of Verona Township, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the home of her daughter, following an extended illness. She was born on May 18, 1926 in Highland Park, Mi, daughter of the late Vernon Paul and Edna Marie (Schweigert) Hess. She married John Warren Hunt on July 29, 1944 in Royal Oak, Mi. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1986. She married John E. Guza on April 21, 1995 in Bad Axe, Mi. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2012 Joy Ann was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. She was a retired nurse from Huron Memorial Hospital. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed tap dancing, cookbooks and spending time with her family and many friends.
Name: Victoria Virginia Wrubel
Age: 102
Hometown: Holiday, Florida
Funeral Date: April 12, 2013
Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services in Mt. Morris Friday April 12, 2013 from 1:00 pm to the time of funeral service at 3:00 pm and continue after the service until 5:00 pm with cremation to follow. A Memorial Mass will take place at a later date.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Steven, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family and friends. Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Stella Kozfkay, Blanche Rubel, Anna Gwisdella-Pasterveaki, Minnie Maurer, Gertrude Wrubel, and Beatrice Chilva.
WRUBEL, Victoria Virginia of Holiday, Florida, formerly from Mt. Morris and St. Helen, Michigan, age 102, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at Angelica's Place, in Romeo, Michigan. Victoria was born December 15, 1910 in Huron County, Michigan the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Martha (Ulfig) Puvalowski. She and Steven Wrubel were united in marriage on September 28, 1929, in Ubly, Michigan. Victoria was a member of St. Vincent DePaul in Florida, she was also a member of The Daughters of Isabella for 25 years. She enjoyed dancing with the love of her life Steven for 83 years. They belonged to the Polish American Club in Holiday, Florida. She loved to travel with her husband going on multiple cruises all over the world and spent her free time playing Pinochle and Euchre. She loved visting with family and friends all over the United States especially Michigan, Arizona, Florida, and California.
Name: Edward Brklacich
Age: 82
Hometown: Sebewaing, Mi
Funeral Date: April 13, 2013
Date of Birth: November 21, 1930
Date of Passing: April 09, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Friday, April 12, 2013 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 3-9pm. The funeral service is Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. The family is honoring his wishes of cremation following the service. Memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist church in Sebewaing or Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum, 367 N. 3rd St. Rogers City, MI 49779. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Edward is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; his loving children: Mary Ziehm, Karen (Tom) Tucker and Nancy (Tom) Betson; he is the proud grandfather of Todd Ziehm, Andrea (Derek) Howard, Melissa Mellendorf, Jodi Tucker, Shari (Corey) Groening, Michelle (Rob) Bitz, Matthew (Melanie) Tucker, Kimberly (Steve) Deneen, Kristine (Chris) Alexander and Thomas (Ashley) Betson; and dearest great grandfather of: Addison, Noah, Brooke, Zachary, Cole, Cooper, Shiloh, Brady, Breanna, Tyler, Isabelle, Lexie, Reid, Ryan, Rylie and Cierria.
Edward Brklacich, age 82, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, with his family by his side at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born November 21, 1930 to Marco and Mary (Zanich) Brklacich in Detroit. Edward is a Central Michigan University Alumni. He worked as a teacher at Carleton Airport Schools, Sebewaing High School and USA Schools. He also was a coach, Athletic Director, opened his own frame shop and founder of Great Lakes Maritime Museum. He was a member of the Elks Club, Trinity United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men’s club. He enjoyed woodworking, playing softball, golfing and bowling.
Name: Gloria M. McCoy
Age: 90
Hometown: Minden City
Funeral Date: April 09, 2013
Date of Birth: January 30, 1923
Date of Passing: April 09, 2013
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 2:00 pm Thursday, April 11 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Rev. Peter Nwokoye, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City on Thursday from 10-30-1:00 pm. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary Thursday afternoon preceding mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Gloria’s family.
Gloria is survived by her husband of 72 years, Joseph L. McCoy of Minden City; 11 children, John H. McCoy of Harbor Beach, Deanna Jo Lautner of Madison Heights, Joseph W (Cindy) McCoy of Harbor Beach, Steven J. (Sarah) McCoy of Chicago, Mary Louise (Paul) Buckham of Alexandria, LA, Alan G. (Esther) McCoy of Oak Park, Paul L. (Mary Anne) McCoy Bloomfield Hills, Timothy M. McCoy and Tracy LaHair of Filion, Terri (Arthur) Trese of Athens, Ohio, Mark J. (Elaine) McCoy of Loxahatchee, Fla., Lauri (Randy) Halifax of Minden City; 39 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; one brother, Herbert J. (Francine) Schock of Sedona, Ariz. She was preceded by an infant daughter, Melissa.
Mrs. Gloria M. McCoy, 90 of Minden City, passed away Tuesday morning, April 9, 2013 surrounded by her family at her home while under hospice care. Gloria was born on January 30, 1923 in Detroit to the late Herbert P and Magdalene (Cook) Schock. She married Joseph L. McCoy on December 21, 1940 at St. Mary Cathedral in Saginaw. Gloria was a graduate of Deckerville High School. She was a lifelong parishioner at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. Gloria was an accomplished pianist and avid bowler. She loved to travel, read and play euchre and Scrabble. She was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and she never missed a game. Gloria truly enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.
Name: Thomas J. Woycik
Age: 78
Hometown: Parisville
Funeral Date: April 13, 2013
Date of Birth: July 22, 1934
Date of Passing: April 09, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Saturday, April 13 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville with military honors. Rev. Peter Nwokoye, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 2-8 pm and Saturday from 10-11 am at St. Mary Church. There will be a Men’s Club rosary Friday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home.
Tom is survived by several cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Beatrice Woycik and two brothers, Joseph and Frank.
Tom attended the Grace School in Paris Township and was a 1952 graduate of Ubly High School. He served in the US Army from 1957-1959. He was a lifelong parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville where he was a member of the St. Mary Men’s club and former member of the picnic committee. Before he retired, Tom farmed his whole life. He enjoyed working in his shop fabricating just about anything. He also enjoyed fishing trips with his friends, trips to the casinos and polka music. He truly enjoyed playing euchre with his buddies from Parisville and his buddies from Ruth at the “House of Knowledge”.
Name: August Abraham, Jr.
Age: 98
Hometown: Minden City
Funeral Date: April 18, 2013
Date of Birth: August 17, 1914
Date of Passing: April 14, 2013
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Thursday, April 18 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Donald Eppenbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with graveside military honors. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City on Wednesday from 2-8 pm and Thursday from 10-11 at St. Mary Church. There will be a parish vigil service Wednesday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to the St. Mary Cemetery Fund or the American Legion Harbor Beach Post # 197. Please visit www.smigielskifuenralhomes.com to sign the guest book for August’s family.
August is survived by his two daughters, Mary Anna Thompson of Deckerville, Theresa Kirsch of Ruth; four grandchildren, Adam Thompson and his wife, Brandy, Jason Thompson, Jessica Kirsch and Rebecca Kirsch; three great grandchildren, Pheobe and Olivia Thompson, Bowden Hunter; two sisters, Molly Depcinski and Rita Shaw. He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Kevin Thompson on April 19, 2011; seven brothers, Stanley, John, Adam, Joseph, Anthony, Sylvester and Eugene; five sisters, Elizabeth Zurack, Rose Pawlowski, Frances Helewki, Margaret Alent and infant, Pauline.
August Abraham Jr., 98 of Minden City, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his daughter’s home. He was born on August 17, 1914 at home in Parisville, son of the late August E. and Otylia (Uller) Abraham. He married his sweetie, Agnes Lemanski on June 15, 1946 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. They spent 65 amazing years together before Agnes preceded him in death on February 29, 2012. August attended the MacMillian Country School. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He served in the US Army Air Corp and was a member of the American Legion Harbor Beach Post #197. August was a farmer and professional truck driver most of his life. He milked cows and hauled cattle until he was 90 years young. He owned and operated two canned milk routes. He hauled wood, beets, stone, cream, butter, fertilizer from Saginaw and coal from Unionville to Minden City. August was employed at the saw mill and Nestle Co., both of Ubly. He bailed hay, both stationary and custom. He white washed barns and ran a steam engine to thrash grain. He truly enjoyed gardening. He had a love for animals, but his passion was living life to its fullest.
Name: Clarabelle Kobylski
Age: 90
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: April 20, 2013
Date of Birth: July 23, 1922
Date of Passing: April 15, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Caseville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Linda Fuller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Hospice or Caseville United Methodist Church. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT CASEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Saturday, April 20, 2013 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Surviving are two children, Dick (Rita) Kobylski of Hellam, Pennsylvania and Carol (Paul) Bechtol of Eagle, Michigan; two grandsons, Kevin (Carrie) Kobylski of Interlochen and Kyle Kobylski of Traverse City; one great-grandson, Isaac Kobylski of Interlochen; brother-in-law, Ralph “Red” Steinman of Fort Pierce, Florida; niece, Gabrielle (Jim) Ehninger of Caseville; and special “granddaughter,” Lisa Mihelcich. In addition to her husband, Edward, she is preceded in death by sisters, Leone Steinman and Edna Mae Palazzolo; brothers-in-law, Billie C. Gilbert and Samuel Palazzolo; and nephew, Bill Steinman.
Clarabelle Kobylski, age 90 of Caseville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 at Laurels of Carson City. Born in Caseville on July 23, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Dufty) Robinson, and graduated from Pigeon High School. On September 1, 1945 she was united in marriage to Edward Kobylski in Detroit. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1997. Clarabelle worked for Caseville Public Schools as custodian and worked for many years as secretary for George and Jeanette Beadle at Beadle Bay properties. She was a member of Caseville United Methodist Church.
Name: Yvonne G Ball
Age: 68
Hometown: Sebewaing, Mi
Funeral Date: April 19, 2013
Date of Birth: January 17, 1945
Date of Passing: April 16, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation is Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 2-8pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The funeral service is Friday, April 19, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. A private burial service will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Caseville or CTK-Relay for Life Team. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Yvonne is survived by her loving children: Kim (Grant) Vermeersch and Heather Ball; her dearest mother, Grace M. Weeks; her loving siblings: Debra (Roger) Bloomfield, Kevin W. Weeks and Ashley (Craig) Liberacki; proud grandmother of Lauren, Cam and Morgan Vermeersch. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Yvonne is preceded in death by her father, John Albert Weeks; and brother, Larry John Weeks.
Yvonne G. Ball, age 68, of Sebewaing, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully, Tuesday, April 16, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Although saddened, we rejoice in Yvonne’s new and perfect life. Yvonne was born January 17, 1945 in Bad Axe to John Albert Weeks and Grace Marie (Kuhl) Weeks. She was a member of Rotary Club International in Sebewaing, Kiwanis Club in Caseville, former board member at Christ the King School, member of the Eagles Club, and member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. She retired from Independent Bank in Sebewaing as a bank manager. She worked as the church secretary for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Caseville for the last two years. She enjoyed painting, sewing, traveling, playing mahjong, reading, cooking, playing the violin and piano, and spending time with her loving family.
Name: Lois L Chisholm
Age: 86
Hometown: Pigeon, Mi
Funeral Date: April 20, 2013
Date of Birth: November 13, 1926
Date of Passing: April 16, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 AM Saturday April 20, at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon. Rev. Timothy Larhke, pastor, will officiate with burial in Caseville Township Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, MI from 2 PM to 8 PM Friday, April 19, and at the church after 10:30 AM Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cross Lutheran Church or Bluewater Thumb Youth for Christ. Words of condolences may be shared at www.cfcElkton.com. The family wishes to thank the many healthcare providers who provided compassionate care for her during the later years including: Dr. Laurie Hanselman DO, Dr. Nikolai Kinachtchouk, MD, Danielle Duncan, MD, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Alpha and Omega Home Health Care, Schuerer Health Network, and especially, the staff of Country Gardens.
Surviving are her husband Fred; six children, Bradd (Joan) Chisholm, Saginaw, Susan (Neil) Volant of Westwood, NJ, Lori Remick, of Social Circle, GA, Amy Erickson of Cumming, GA, Bryan (MaryJo) Chisholm, of Rockford and Dan (Shannon) Chisholm of Social Circle, GA; thirteen grandchildren; Amanda (Mike) Cress, Evan (Elizabeth) Chisholm, Jason (Yvonne) Noggle, Mia Volant, Ali Volant, Amy Remick, Haley Erickson, Hannah Erickson, Eric Chisholm, Alexis Chisholm, Andrew Chisholm, Ashley (Jordon) Flores, Eric Standridge and three great grandchildren; two brothers and their spouses, Robert (Joyce) Smith of Pigeon and J. Sidney (Kay) Smith of Bay Port and her sister-in-law, Mary Smith of Pigeon. Preceding her in death were two brothers and a sister-in-law, William and Grace Smith and John W. Smith.
Lois L. Chisholm age 86 of Pigeon, died Tuesday evening, April 16, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw, MI. She was born November 13, 1926, at the home of her parents, the late James and Grace (Bradd) Smith in McKinley Township. On March 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Frederick J. Chisholm at Hayes United Methodist Church. Together with her husband, with whom she recently celebrated 60 years of marriage, lived and raised their family in Pigeon. Lois worked as an operator for Michigan Bell, worked for Firestone Corporation and at Hamill Manufacturing, Bad Axe, MI, prior to her retirement. She was a member of Cross Lutheran Church. She enjoyed china painting, learning the art and studying with the renowned Gladys Galloway. Lois taught china painting classes to many people in the thumb area. Her home was opened to many foreign exchange students from 1960 – 1982 from countries including the Middle East, Asia and Scandinavia some of whom attended or graduated from Laker High School. She also enjoyed sewing and cooking and teaching these hobbies to local 4H students.
Name: Ramon G. Sanchez
Age: 58
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: April 22, 2013
Date of Birth: January 31, 1955
Date of Passing: April 16, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Bay Port United Methodist Church, with Pastor Brian Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT BAY PORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Monday, April 22 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Sanchez of Pigeon; a son, Daniel Sanchez, his wife Sara, and their son Christian, all of Bay Port; siblings, Luis Sanchez of Texas, Elena Garcia of Morenci, Angie Emerson of Houston, Texas, Adelita and John Gamboa of Plainview, Texas, Ana and Tim Ertel of Sebewaing, Amelia Pelletier of Bay City, Toni Farmer of Daytona, Florida, and Ramiro and Geri Sanchez of Morenci; in-laws, Robert and Sara Sprague of Bay Port, Darin and Carrie Sprague of Caseville, Dina & Russ Wise of Bay Port, and Angela Sprague and John Himmel of Caseville; special friend, Mary Lesoski; and many nieces nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Keri E. Sanchez; parents Desiderio and Eusebia Sanchez; brother, Nicholas Sanchez; and sister-in-law, Kim Schafer.
Ramon G. Sanchez, 58 of Bay Port, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Born in Sinton, Texas on January 31, 1955, he was the son of Desiderio and Eusebia (Garses) Sanchez. He graduated in 1973 from Laker High School. On July 13, 1981 he was united in marriage to Keri E. Sprague in Ohio. Ray worked at General Cables and Darins Handyman & Construction. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid sports fan. He was a member at Bay Port United Methodist Church.
Name: Helen M. Foy Decker
Age: 86
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: April 21, 2013
Date of Birth: August 08, 1926
Date of Passing: April 17, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Timothy Loehrke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Saturday, April 20 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. AND AT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, PIGEON: Sunday, April 21 1:00 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m.
Her survivors include two daughters, Patricia Tesh of Pigeon and Tracey (Raymond) Cutway of Shelby Township; two sons, Jeffrey (Judy) Foy of Warren and William (Laurie) Foy of Shelby Township; eight grandchildren: Lynn (Steve), Gregory (Steve), Brian (Kim), Rebecca (Gregory), Suzanne, Nicholas, Lauren, and Alexa; three great-grandchildren, Charlie, Luke, and Tommy; siblings, Alene Klosky of Roseville and Martin (Peggy) Steudle of Lake Orion; stepsiblings, David and Sharon; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Herb and Richard, and sisters, Louise Hincks and Elsie Prichard.
Helen M. Foy Decker, age 86 of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Born in Saline, Michigan on August 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Selma (Miller) Steudle. On June 29, 1946 she and Raymond L. Foy were united in marriage in Warren. He died August 20, 1996. On November 30, 2002 she was married to Richard Decker in Pigeon, and he passed away May 27, 2008. During the 1960’s, Helen worked as a secretary with her husband Ray, in his business, Statewide Caulking. She then worked as a secretary at Center Line Public Schools until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, especially her roses. She played cards, worked crossword puzzles, and had music playing in her home all the time. She especially loved spending time with her family at the lake, swimming and watching sunsets. Helen was an active, faithful member of Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon.
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