Name: Clarence B. Hessling
Age: 81
Hometown: Livonia formerly of Ruth
Funeral Date: September 14, 2012
Date of Birth: October 25, 1930
Date of Passing: September 09, 2012
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Clarence will be Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11 am at Ruth Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with Fr. Don Eppenbrock officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. Visitation for Clarence will be Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 1-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be in the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Vigil Service will take place Thursday at 7 pm.
Clarence is survived by his wife Margaret, and children: Barbara Hazelton and her husband Bruce, Stephen Hessling, Connie Harper and her husband Milt, and Bruce Hessling and his wife Maryann, 5 grandchildren: Evan, Seth, Nathan Alex and Brendan, 6 sisters: Margaret Volmering, Angeline Burkhard, Rose Sherman, Rita (Robert) Ostrander, Audrey (Kenneth) Wolschlager, Beatrice (Daniel) Guigar, and one brother Charles (Janet) Hessling Jr. He was preceded in death by sisters: Elizabeth Landra and her husband Alvin, Theresa Durand and her husband Victor, brothers in law Al Volmering and Harley Burkhard. He was born to the late Charles and Mary (Emming) Hessling. Clarence and Margaret Nitz were united in marriage on October 9, 2954 in Harbor Beach.
Clarence B. Hessling, age 81 of Livonia, formerly of the Ruth area, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at his home under hospice care. He was born on October 25, 1930 in Ruth to the late Charles and Mary (Emming) Hessling. Clarence and Margaret Nitz were united in marriage on October 9, 1954 in Harbor Beach. He worked for Chrysler as a Pipefitter for 30 years, retiring in 1992.
Name: Stephanie A. Maust
Age: 51
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: September 13, 2012
Date of Birth: June 18, 1961
Date of Passing: September 09, 2012
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, with Rev. Alvin Yoder, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Youth for Christ, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, or the Bread Basket. VISITATION AT PIGEON RIVER MENNONITE CHURCH: Tuesday, September 11 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 13 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
In addition to her husband, Timothy R. "Wiffle" Maust, she is survived by two children, Cory (fiancée Nicole Litwiller) Maust of Middlebury, Indiana and Carlene Maust of Bay Port; her father, Wayne Schember of Pigeon; brothers, Mike Schember of Phoenix, Arizona and Todd (Gail) Schember of Elkton; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Josh, Isabella, Rebecca, Justin, Jenny, Seth, Sarah, Casey, Shelby, Vicki, and Zach; and in-laws, Martha (Larry) Brown of Michigan City, Indiana, Becky (Paul Sparrell) Maust of Greensboro, North Carolina, Redford (Liz) Maust of Granger, Indiana, and Larry Maust of Sarasota, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joann Schember and in-laws, Edgar and Pauline Maust.
Stephanie A. Maust, age 51 of Bay Port, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at home with her family at her side. Born in Fort Rucker, Alabama on June 18, 1961, she was the daughter of Wayne E. and Joann M. (Miller) Schember. Following her 1979 graduation from Laker High School, Stephanie graduated from Baker Business College with an Associate's Degree. On July 21, 1984, she was united in marriage to Timothy R. Maust at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. Stephanie's first job was at Executive Business Systems in Flint. She later worked for Bluewater Thumb Youth for Christ and McCormick Motors, and was a paraprofessional for 13½ years for OwenGage Public Schools. Stephanie loved spending time with her family and attending all sporting events with her children or watching them on television. She enjoyed camping, shopping, and sightseeing throughout the Thumb. She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. She was blessed by her church family and being a part of her church, and was able to attend services this past week.
Name: Helen J. Williamson
Age: 78
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: September 15, 2012
Date of Birth: October 28, 1933
Date of Passing: September 07, 2012
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Visitation for Helen will be Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10am until the time of service at 12 noon in the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Internment will take place at Riverlawn Cemetery in Marysville. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital or the Harbor Beach District Library.
She is survived by her children: Daniel and his wife Janice of Manitoba, Canada, Liz Voorheis and her husband, Tim of Marshall, and Mary Williamson and her husband, Marco Elstermann of Port Huron; 5 grandchildren: Jonathan and Lauren Burch, Max and Erin Voorheis, and Abigail Elstermann; new great-grandson: Brayson E. Burch of Manitoba, Canada; and her brother William Patterson and his wife, Marge of Marysville, as well as nephews Michael and Scott Patterson. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, K. Don Williamson, her parents and her brother, Joseph V. Patterson. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Marysville, Michigan to the late Raymond V. and Annie Beatrice (Brown) Patterson. Helen and K. Don Williamson were united in marriage in Port Huron on January 3, 1959.
Helen J. Williamson, age 78, of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. Helen was a graduate of Marysville High School and attended community college. She was a homemaker, small business owner and a participant in many community organizations including the Dance Club, Jaycees, Lionesses, Hospital Auxiliary and Legion Auxiliary. Helen enjoyed cruising on the Great Lakes with Don and was a member of the Great Lakes Cruising Club and the Port Huron Power Squadron. She was a reading tutor to many children. Helen enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, baking, crafting and especially sewing.
Name: Elmer 'Jim' James Makowski
Age: 73
Hometown: Ruth, Sigel Township
Funeral Date: September 08, 2012
Date of Birth: December 29, 1938
Date of Passing: September 05, 2012
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The funeral Mass will be 11:00a.m., Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Peter Nwokoye, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 2:30p.m.- 9:00p.m. and on Saturday from 10-11a.m. at the church only. There will be a vigil service at 7:00p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to Disabled American Veterans or donor’s choice.
Jim is survived by his wife Suzanne “Sue” of Ruth; three sons, Paul of Capac, Jim “James” of Edgerton, Wisc., Ron of Caro; Daughter Melissa Lucido, D.D.S. and her husband Michael Lucido PhD, of Bellaire; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Oberski and Marian Wilkowski and her husband Willis. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lillian (Lambert) Jaroch; one brother-in-law, David Oberski, and special friend “Bella”.
Mr. Elmer “Jim” James Makowski, 73 of Ruth, Sigel Township, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Huron Medical Center. Jim was born December 29, 1938 in Parisville to the late Edward and Blanche (Trepkowski) Makowski. He married Suzanne Alexander on June 26, 1965 at St. Joseph’s in Rapson. He was a resident of Parisville all of this life. He graduated from Ubly High School. Jim worked for Active Industry “Tower” Industry as a fork lift driver before retiring April 29, 2005. He enjoyed assisting neighbors with their farming, gardening, cards, and sucker fishing. His life ended doing what he loved, working outside with his hands.
Name: Floyd Palach
Age: 98
Hometown: Parisville
Funeral Date: September 07, 2012
Date of Birth: October 01, 1913
Date of Passing: September 04, 2012
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, September 7, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Visitation will be on Friday at St. Mary Church from 10 am until the Mass at 11 am.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven sisters, Frances Oberski and her husband, Edmond, Victoria Peyerk and her husband, John, Lucy Nowicki and her husband, Alex, Susan Pionk and her husband Edward, Bertha and Irma Palach; four brothers, Peter and his wife, Clara, Theodore and his wife, Rose, Joseph and Aloise.
Floyd Palach, 98 of Parisville passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born on October 1, 1913 in Parisville to the late Joseph and Susan (Leppek) Palach. Floyd was a farmer all his life. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville.
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Name: Arnel Marie (Russell) Bennett
Age: 50
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: September 07, 2012
Date of Birth: June 25, 1962
Date of Passing: September 03, 2012
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Home
A memorial service will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, September 7, at the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton, with Rev. William O’nan, pastor officiating. Friends and family may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Thursday and at the church after 10 AM Friday. Memorial gifts may be directed to an educational fund for Tinelle
Surviving are her daughter, Tinelle McKay; her mother, Nellie Parr of Elkton, father Arnold (De De) Russell of Lake Twp., three brothers, Wesley (Melinda) Russell, Chad (Maureen) Russell and Chris (April) Russell all of Goshen, IN and several nieces and nephews.
Arnel M. Bennett, age 50, of Caseville died early Monday morning, September 3, at Covenant Cooper, Saginaw of complications after the removal of a brain mass. She was born June 25, 1962, in Cheyenne, WY to Arnold and Nellie (Gage) Russell and came to Elkton as a baby. Arnel was a 1980 graduate of Laker High School. She furthered her education at the HISD cosmetology program in Bad Axe and became a beautician, operating a business in her home. She had also worked as a waitress, first at the Franklin Inn, Bad Axe and then at her mother’s restaurant, Country House in Caseville. Arnel attended the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton, as well as the River's Edge Church in Caseville. As she drew closer and closer to her Lord she was known to read her Bible until the pages were tattered, and filled her Bible with scraps of paper filled with notes from meaningful studies and sermons. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, playing games, doing puzzles, playing pool and bowling. Arnel was a good cook and baker, and loved to watch sunsets in Caseville.
Name: Norman W. Lorentz
Age: 92
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: September 07, 2012
Date of Birth: September 22, 1919
Date of Passing: September 03, 2012
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 2-9pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The funeral service will be Friday, September 7, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at New Bay Port Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice or Scheurer Hospital.
Norman is survived by his beloved wife, Ila Lorentz; loving children: Kay (Tom) Viers, Noreen (Rod) Tietz, Norman V (Mary) Lorentz and Carol (Jim) Stein; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law; 1 brother-in-law; and his faithful companion, Bam. Norman is preceded in death by his parents, 1 granddaughter, 5 brothers and 1 sister.
Norman W. Lorentz, age 92, of Sebewaing, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 3, 2012. Norman was born September 22, 1919 in Sebewaing to the late Louis and Katherine (Wisenbaugh) Lorentz. He entered the US Army on February 14, 1942 and was honorably discharged on September 30, 1945. During his time in the military he was the Commander of the Coxswain Landing Craft 838 Combat Zone, was in the New Guinea Campaign, Southern Philippine Campaign, received the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, 2 Bronze Campaign Stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He married Ila Henne on January 26, 1946 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sebewaing. Norman was a lifetime member of the Huron County Sheriff’s Posse Mounted Patrol, was a commercial fisherman in Bay Port, worked as a truck driver aiding in the building of the Mackinaw Bridge, and was a self employed general contractor. He was an avid horseman from his youth until his death. Norman was also a lifetime member of the Indian Trails Riding Club.
Name: Kathryn I. Ney
Age: 97
Hometown: Sandusky, fomerly of Minden City
Funeral Date: September 06, 2012
Date of Birth: August 06, 1915
Date of Passing: September 02, 2012
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sandusky, will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Forestville. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City on Wednesday from 4-9 pm and Thursday from 10-11 am at the church only. There will be a parish vigil service Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Kathryn is survived by two sons, James Nye of Memphis and John (Cheryl) Nye of Fort Gratiot; three daughters, Mrs. Mary (Robert) Lipskey of Minden City, Jean (C. Robert) Schweitzer of Forestville, Grace (Richard) Schroeder of Minden City; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law Marion Dunlap, Leona Varty and Maryann Varty. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Gary Nye, one grandson, Scott Schweitzer, daughter-in-law, Doris Nye, 5 brothers, Gaylord, Edward, Merle, Leo & John Nye.
Mrs. Kathryn I. Nye, 97 of Sandusky and formerly of Minden City, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Stonegate Village Assisted Living in Sandusky. Kathryn was born on August 6, 1915 in Palms, MI to the late Fred and Julia (Horan) Varty. She married Lawrence C. Nye on May 10, 1941 at the Church of Precious Blood in Detroit. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1994. Kathryn was a 1931 graduate of Deckerville High School. She lived in the Detroit/Warren area from 1968 to 1990 when she retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Kathryn and her husband moved to Minden City in 1990 and she returned as a parishioner to her home parish, St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms. She enjoyed playing cards, needlework, word finds and visiting with family and friends.
Name: Marion M. Susalla
Age: 89
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: September 05, 2012
Date of Birth: September 15, 1922
Date of Passing: September 01, 2012
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Marion will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Marion will be Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 2-8pm in 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. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the funeral home
Marion is survived by her husband Norman of Harbor Beach, Children: Don Susalla and his wife Arlene of Shelby Township, Diana Booms and her husband Tom of Port Hope, 6 grandchildren: Tom (Jean) Booms Port Hope, Tim (Roxanne) Booms of Almont, Lori Brown of Saginaw, Michael (Shawna) Susalla of Almont, Michelle Susalla of Shelby Township, Mark (Allyson) Susalla of Sterling Heights, 8 great grandchildren: Kyle, Trevor & Tyler Booms of Port Hope, Caitlyn & Keegan Booms of Almont, Paige and Hailey Susalla of Sterling Heights, Hunter Susalla of Almont, brother Jerry Gwisdalla of Frasier, sisters: Roslene Garry of Jackson, Michigan, Arlene Michaud of Florida, Joyce Capling of Jacksonville, Florida, Elaine Maurer of Ruth. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Jessica Susalla, and sisters: Gladys Schock, Jeanette Little, and Lillian Oberski.
MARION M. SUSALLA, age 89 of Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, September 01, 2012 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on September 15, 1922 in Paris Township, to the late Xavier & Anastasia (Lemanski) Oberski. Marion and Norman Susalla were united in marriage on November 18, 1939 in Ruth. Marion was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. She was a waitress, and enjoyed reading, flea markets, tractor shows, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: Elizabeth Alice Krohn
Age: 92
Hometown: Oliver Twp.
Funeral Date: September 04, 2012
Date of Birth: March 30, 1920
Date of Passing: August 30, 2012
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 4, at St Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Pigeon. Fr. John Wies, pastor will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Champagne Funerl Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Monday and at the church after 10 AM Tuesday. Memorial gifts may be given to her church.
Surviving are her son, Robert Ross; three sisters, Marge Heckman of Pigeon, Helene Smith of Saginaw and Virginia Plevnia of Bad Axe; a brother, John Barry of Elkton and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, were four sisters, Ethel Zaremba, Marion Lane, Anna Mae Lee and Jeanette Barry and a brother, Louis Barry.
Elizabeth Alice Krohn age 92, of Oliver Twp. died Thursday afternoon, August 30, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born March 30, 1920 in Oliver Twp. on a farm just north of Elkton, the home of her parents, the late Thomas and Lucy (Bursick) Barry. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1938. On August 31, 1940, she was united in marriage to Arnold R. Krohn at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Sebewaing. She and Arnie lived on a farm west of Elkton all their married life. During WW II, she was employed at the Box Factory, Elkton, helping the war effort. During the fifties, managed Bud’s Bar in Elkton. Alice trained to become a nurse’s aide and was employed at Scheurer until 1965, retiring for health reasons. Alice was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and Altar Society in Pigeon. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy. Cooking is where she excelled making treats for her family and friends, whom she loved having around her.
Name: Grace Onalee Freeman
Age: 84
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: September 01, 2012
Date of Birth: March 22, 1928
Date of Passing: August 29, 2012
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Fr. Robert Pare officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, the Parkinson Foundation, or the American Diabetes Association. VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, August 31 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1 10:00 a.m. until the service time of 11 am.
She is survived by six children: Linda Manyen of Bay City, Dwight Freeman (special friend Jackie) of Wallace, Douglas (Jana) Freeman of Bay Port, Peggy (Mike) Heintz of Pigeon, Daniel Freeman of Lansing, and Susann (David) Cook of Pigeon; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Heintz; a son-in-law, Melvin Manyen; sisters, Helen Pooley, Ethel Corrion, Margaret Eimers, and infant Marilyn; and brother, Harold "Fuzzy" Rounds.
Grace Onalee Freeman, age 84 of Bay Port, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon. Born in Elkton on March 22, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Susann (Cobb) Rounds, and attended and graduated from Big Turner School. On February 4, 1945 she was united in marriage to Vincent Freeman, who preceded her in death on September 27, 2004. Grace worked at Scenic Nursing Home and Scheurer Hospital as a nurse's aide, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Pigeon V.F.W. Post 2236 Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville, and was a former member of the St. Roch Church council. In her earlier years, Grace enjoyed bowling. She especially enjoyed garage sales and going to the beach with her family, and cherished all the time she spent with her family. More recently, she enjoyed reading, puzzles, and embroidery until her Parkinson's limited her. She was generous sharing her time and gifts with friends, family, and the people of Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care.
Name: Josephine Roseltha Yenglin
Age: 98
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: May 17, 2012
Date of Birth: September 09, 1913
Date of Passing: May 16, 2012
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 2-7pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Funeral Friday, May 18, 2012 at Saint Peters Lutheran Church, 5129 French Rd., Unionville. Visitation begins at the church at 9am until the time of service at 10am. Burial will take place privately at Grandlawn Cemetery in Pigeon. Memorial donations may be given to Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church or Laker FFA.
Josephine is survived by her children: Vivian (Richard) Smith of Gagetown, Marvin (Suzie) Yenglin of Blaney Park, Doris (John) Seley of Elkton and Neil Yenglin of Akron. Proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, one sister, Berneil Greene of Salem, Oregon and special nephew, Ronnie Brill. Preceded in death by her husband Glen, daughter, Elaine Turner, one granddaughter, two grandsons and one great granddaughter
Josephine Roseltha Yenglin, age 98, of Gagetown, formerly of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Josephine was born September 9, 1913 in Lakeview, South Dakota to the late Eugene and Belle (Jordan) Brill. She was united in marriage to Glen Yenglin December 24, 1938. He preceded her in death. Josephine was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star, a full time house wife, loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was owner of Glen’s café in Bad Axe in the mid 1960’s, loyal employee of Ben Franklin in Pigeon from mid 1960’s until her retirement in the mid 1980’s.
Name: Stanley Scott
Age: 63
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: May 06, 2012
Date of Birth: November 30, -0001
Date of Passing: April 29, 2012
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville
Memorial Services will be at a later date.
He is survived by his wife Jean; sons Martin of Florida and Matthew of Georgia; 3 grandchildren; mother Harriett Scott of Iowa; brother Steven of Virgina and sister Susan Maxson of Iowa; and mother-in-law Virgina Doyle of Caseville He is survived by wife Jean; sons Martin of Florida and Matthew of Georgia; 3 grandchildren; mother Harriett Scott of Iowa; brother Steven of Virginia and sister Susan Maxson of Iowa; and mother-in-law Virgina Doyle of Caseville
Died at Marlette Regional Hospital-Hospice Residence of pancreatic cancer.
Name: Leah Koglin
Age: 88
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: April 30, 2012
Services will be held Monday, April 30, 2012 at 1pm, at St. John Lutheran Church of Port hope with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Ramsey Fuenral Home, Sunday, starting at 1pm, and at the church, 12noon until the time of service. A scripture serivice will be held 7pm at the funeral home.
She is survived by children, Arlin & Sandra Koglin of Port Hope, Linda & William Finkel of Lake rion, Delphine & Arlin Endir of Clarkston, Joyce & William Rettig of Clarkston, Sister Esther Iseler of Peck, 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren
Name: Blanche Bertha Brade
Age: 100
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: April 30, 2012
Date of Birth: September 07, 1911
Date of Passing: April 26, 2012
Funeral Home: MacAlpine-Gage Chape
Funeral services will be held at 11am Monday, 4/30/2012 at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church on Dwight Street, Kinde, Mi. Visitation will be from 2-8pm on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the MacAlpine-Gage Chapel in Kinde. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, The American Bible Society or The Salvaation Army.
She is survived by Viginia (Walter) Strucinski of Broadway, NC, Donald (Sally) Brade of Kinde, MI, Joyce (Marvin) Koglin of Port Hope, MI, Judith (Kenneth) Nolen of Tucson, AZ and son-in-law Dr. Don D. Bunt, of Orland Park, IL; her grandchildren, Anne (Brian) Wiengartz, Lynn (Todd) Streeter, Bruce Brade, Kathy Brade (Mark) Smith, Carolyn Brade, Richard Brade, Cheryl Doane, Don R. (Doreen) Bunt, Noel (Dave) Anderson, Karen (Jeff) Kreh, Marvin M. (Vicki) Koglin, Julie (Dean) Kreh, David (Lisa) Koglin, Daniel (Angela) Koglin, Brenda (John) Richardson, Christopher Nolen, Micheal Nolen, Peter (Shannon) Nolen and 30 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Blanche was preceded in death by a daughter, Dr. Maryilyn Miller Bunt; her stepfather Jerry Van De Cappelle, a daughter in-law Martha Brade and son-in-law Dr. James Miller; a sister Adrienne Mary Sumera (Van Hautte), and a borther Robert Van Hautte. She was born to the Late Achilles and Marie (Dobbelaere) Van Hautte. She was united in marriage to Otto Brade on February 14, 1931 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death August 5, 1984
Born in Deinze, Belgium. She came to the United States at six months of age and grew up in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She worked for a bakery in Saginaw packing cookies After Otto and Blance moved to Kinde, she worked with Otto in the family business they started in the late 1930's. After Otto's death she continued working as office maager until 2008. She was a past president of the Kinde High School PTA, a member of the Kinde Child Study Club, member of a Huron County area schools sutdy and a member of the Kinde Corners Extension Club. Blanche was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran World Relief, and the Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary. As a devout Christian she served as a member and an officer of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and was Zone President of LWML for several terms and supported various local international Bible programs until her death. She loved and grew flowers, loved to read, and loved a challenging gmae of Scrabble. Blessed with a sharp mind she kept track of everyone in her family, remembering birthdays and other landmarks.
Name: August Lindquist
Age: 79
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: April 28, 2012
Services will be Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 1pm, at the LeRoy Township Cemetery in Osceola County, Michigan, will Military Honors. Friends may call at the cemetery prior to 1pm. On Saturday. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe.
He is survived by 1 son, Dan (Connie) Lindquist of Ubly, 3 daughters-Connie McCoy of Minden City, Kelli (Robert) Dreger of Ubly. Tracey (Anthony) Foster of Ubly, 1 brother, Leland (Esther) Lindquist of LeRoy, Mi, 2 sisters0Eleanor Spicuzza of Wyoming, Mi, Mary Ann Beilfuss of Reed City, Mi, 1 sister-in-law, Marian Lindquist of Le Roy, Mi, 11 grandchildren-Jamie McCoy, Jodi (Jimmy) Vogel, Jessical McCoy and her Fiance Matthew Jacobs, Jenna McCoy, Jacki McCoy, Kyle Lindquist, Nicholas Lindquist, Jacob Booms, Kaitlynn Foster, Rebekka Foster, and Ethan Foster. 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 7 brothers-John, who was killed during World War II, Frederick, Lester, Donald, Lewis, Robert, and Elmer Lindquist. ! Sister-Lucille Lindquist, 2 sisters-in-law Doris Lindquist & Maragret Lindquist. 2 brothers-in-law, Frank Spicuzza & Wayne Beilfuss.
Name: Arnold 'Wayne' Campbell
Age: 77
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 30, 2012
Date of Birth: October 19, 1934
Date of Passing: April 25, 2012
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Victory in Christ Community Church, Bad Axe with Rev. Stewart Justin officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 3-6pm and Monday at 10am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements are being handled by MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his lifelong friends, William and Nancy Chapel; his children, Kim Campbell of MS, and his children, Autumn (Jon) Shong, Fawn (John) Hillicker, Lisa (Jason) Sambueso, Randy (Kaelee) Armstead and Josh (Danielle Harris) Campbell, Curtis (Linda) Campbell of Pinnebog and their children, Nick (Julie) Checkley, Mike Metz, Bill (Tonya) Smith and Curtis (Megan) Campbell, Jeff Campbell of Kkinde, and his children, Robby, Nathan, Gabe (LeAnn Koroleski) and Seth Campbell, Scott (Cindy) Campbell of Kinde, Devin (Vicki) Campbell of North Branch and their children, Brett and Alex Campbell, Amanda Smith and Courtney Chase, Julie (Dave) Roberts of Kinde and their children, Cari (Chris) Prill, theresa (Ryan) Genis, Melissa, David, Wayne (Sheree Bennett), Ryan and Matt Roberts, Lisa (Larry) Dorsch of Bad Axe and their children, Jessica (Drew) Galleck, Brian (Samantha Leppek), Adam, and Jordan Dorsch, Deana (larry Warnack) Campbell ofAllenton; a sister, Barbara (Donald) Morgan of WI, and a borther-in-law, Robert Kirkpatrick; numerous great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gale Kirkpatrick. Arnold and Majorie Seley were united in marriage on June 15, 1953. He was born ot the late Otis and Phyllis (Sawyer) Campbell.
Born in Bad Axe. He graduated from Elkton High School and was a member of Victory in Christ Community Church in Bad Axe. He enjoyed reading and football. Also, visiting with his family and friends and with Wanda Skinner and Jimmy Byrne who he considered his children as well. Wayne was a machine repair machinist and drove truck while employed at Active Industries. He was also a farmer.
Name: Elaine H Whitaker
Age: 87
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: April 28, 2012
Date of Birth: May 08, 1924
Date of Passing: April 25, 2012
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Elaine Whitaker will be at 11:00am on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Chruch. Visitation will be at the Knowblock Funeral Home from 2-8:00pm on Friday and at the chruch on Saturday from 10-11:00am.
Survived by children Barbar A. (Earl Burke, Harbor Beach, Howard (Ryna)Whitaker, Redford, and Bruce(Denise)Whitaker of Livonia. Grandchildren: Elaine (Ray) Good, Ron Saxman, Amanda (Jeff) Larsen, Carrie Ross, Patricia (John) Hoobler, Howard (Denise) Whitaker III, Sarah (Dan) Krompatic, Daniel(Valerie) Whitaker, Jessica Whitaker and her fiance, Andy, and Reeshema Atcinson. 18 granchildren, two sisters, Gracie Szabo and Marie Wolfe and two brothers, Fred & Robert. Daughter of the late Fredrick and Emma (Tiedke) Whitaker. Elaine and Howard 'James' Whitaker were married on January 16, 1942. She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Michael, and two borthers, Arnold and Paul
Elaine and Howard 'James' Whitaker were married on January 16, 1942. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2004. Elaine was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Chruch in Kinde. She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and cross stitch.
Name: Claire Grifka
Age: 89
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: April 28, 2012
Date of Birth: November 30, -0001
Date of Passing: April 24, 2012
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12noon, Saturday April 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral home in Ubly on Friday from 1:30-9pm and Saturday from 10-11am. There will be a rosary by the St. Joseph Altar Society on Friday evening at 7pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice, St. Ignatius Cemetery Fund or the donor's choice.
She is survived by 4 daughters, Loretta Votalevich of Shelby Twp., Joyce (Ray) Rettz of Sand Creek, Emily (Larry) Flannery of Sterling Heights, Tina (Jim) Baumer of Metamora, 1 Son-in-law Dareld Schick of Rose City, 1 Daughter-in-law, Diana Grifka of Ubly, 24 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren.
Name: Marjorie Krause
Age: 87
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: April 25, 2012
Funeral Service for Marjorie Krause will be on Wednesday at 11:00am at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 to 9:00pm and on Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of service. Burial will be in the Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Pigeon, Michigan
She is survived by her children; Roxie (Tom) Hilliker, Brown City, Margaret (Craig) Coopersmith, Beaverton, Ronnie (Vick) Kraus, Lapeer and Fred Seiger, Bad Axe. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Shelly (Brian) David, Dan (Michele) Seiger, April (Shane) Cornell-, Craig (Cherie) Coopersmith, Andrea (Dale) Arsenault, and Aaron Krause, as well as five great-grandchildren; Leigha and Craig Coopersmith III, Ian and Chloe David, Dominick Cornell; and her sister, Dee Dillon of Port Austin. Daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Tobian) Delegato. Married Edward Krause on May 18, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan.
Married Edward Krause on May 18, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2008. Marjorie was raised in Detroit, Michigan, where she was employed at Federal's Department Store. After the marriage, Edward and Marjorie moved to Roseville, MI to raise their children. They helped build Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School. Both worked with the Youth Groups and Evangelist Visitors and were members of the Ladies League and Men's Club. The retired to Gladwin, Michigan where they helped build two new churches and were very active in the church and community. In 2001 they moved to Port Austin, having loved fishing and camping through the years there. They became members of Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. Marjorie's entire life was dedicated to faimly, church, and community. She touched the lives of so many people and was a blessing to all her friends and family. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Name: Beberly J. Scherret
Age: 68
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 26, 2012
Date of Birth: November 30, -0001
Date of Passing: April 23, 2012
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Home
Funeral services will be conducted 11am Thursday, at Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton with burial at Grand Lawn Cemetery; Pigeon. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 2-9pm at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton and at the church at 10am, Thursday
She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Sue Koroleski of Bad Axe and her sister-in-law, Connie (Ken) Engelhardt of Owendale.
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