Name: Marilyn Scott
Age: 74
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: January 24, 2013
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A memorial service for Marilyn will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1 pm at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, with Rev. Greg Eilers officiating. Internment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery. A gathering of friends will be on Thursday at the church beginning at 12 noon until time of the service at 1 pm. Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her daughters: Sharon Brown and her husband Charlie of Port Hope, and Susan Maraldo and her husband William of Warren, 6 grandchildren, and brother Melvin Hearit and his wife Priscilla of Columbus Township.
MARILYN SCOTT, age 74 of Port Hope, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at her home under hospice care with her family at her side. She was born on July 17, 1938 in Port Hope to the late Herbert & Minnie (Pleiness) Hearit. She and William Scott were united in marriage on November 26, 1960 in Harbor Beach. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2012. Together they ran and owned Main Street Antiques in Port Hope. She enjoyed watching birds, gardening, and antiques.
Name: Phillip "Buck" Lee Zawilinski
Age: 51
Hometown: Cass City
Funeral Date: January 22, 2013
Funeral service held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Bala and Sr. Maria Dina Puddu MC officiating. Interment is in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetary, Marlette. Pallbearers for Mr. Zawilinski will be: Martin Zawilinski, Karl Zawilinski, Joseph Zawilinski, David Zawiliski, Ronald Dubs and Colin Almas. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionalry Fund. Family and Friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday January 20th 2013 in the Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday January 21, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church – Cass City
Phil is survived by his wife, Cheryl; children: Christopher Martin Zawilinski of Lansing, Megan Ruth Zawilinski of Cass City; sisters: Diana (Ronald) Dubs of Pigeon, Suzanne (Larry) kidney of Cass City, Victoria (Colin) Almas of Knoxville, TN, Deborah (fiancé David Martin) Zawilinski of Cass City, Martin (Sean) Zawilinski of Cass City, Karl (Jenny) Zawilinski of Cass City, Joseph Zawilinski of Caro, David (Tammie) Zawilinski of Caro; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Ruth Wilson of Marlette, brother-in-law, Jerry (Elaine) Wilson of Brooklyn; sisters-in-law, Karen (Joe) Watson of Byron Center, Jodi Kerbyson of Lapeer. He is preceded in death by an infant child; parents, Martin and Virginia Zawilinski; father-in-law Rex Wilson; brother-in-law, Richard Wilson.
Phillip Lee “Buck” Zawilinski, 51, of Cass City, died following a long illness Thursday, January 17, 2013 in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born November 13, 1961 in Cass City to Martin Richard and Virginia Mae (Newton) Zawilinski. He married Cheryl Celeste Wilson August 13, 1988 in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Marlette. Phil worked as a laborer and then a foreman for C.A. Hull of Walled Lake in bridge construction for 26 years. He was a member of the Laborers Union Local #1191. Phil loved building things with wood, especially wishing wells. He liked to cook and enjoyed camoing and canoeing with his family and friends. Phil enjoyed deer hunting, salmon and walleye fishing. He was a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church. Phil was a hard worker, respected friend and fellow employee. He was often given special tasks at work that he completed quickly and efficiently. He enjoyed sharing stories and making his friends and family smile.
Name: Dolores Gaeth
Age: 72
Hometown: Bay Port, MI
Funeral Date: January 19, 2013
Date of Birth: January 05, 1941
Date of Passing: January 16, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 10am-5pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The service will be held at 5pm Saturday at the Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Swathwood officiating. Memorials may be given to the Michigan Polio Network, Inc., 1156 Avon Manor Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Dolores is survived by her children, Lyle Gaeth and Lisa (Jacob) Legue; her mother, Julia DeSimpelaere; her brother, Gerald (Debra) DeSimpelaere; her sister, Diane Hahn; 2 grandchildren, Michael and Benjamin Gaeth; 4 nephews; 3 nieces; and her dear friend, Richard.
Dolores Gaeth, age 72, of Bay Port, passed away early Wednesday morning on January 16, 2013 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Dolores was born in Akron Twp. to Julia (DeVaere) DeSimpelaere and the late Albert DeSimpelaere on January 5, 1941. Dolores worked as a Teachers Aid at Lakers Schools for many years.
Name: Mary Jane Grifka
Age: 53
Hometown: Argyle
Funeral Date: January 19, 2013
Date of Birth: January 08, 1960
Date of Passing: January 16, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Saturday, January 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. Rev. Joseph Griffin, 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 3-9 pm and on Saturday from 10-11 am at the church only. A vigil service will be held Friday at 7pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigieslkifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Mary’s family.
Mary is survived by her husband of 34 years, Harry of Argyle; two daughters, Melissa Grifka and Amy Grifka, both of Argyle; two sons, Harry M. Grifka of Snover and Matthew Grifka of Bad Axe; 10 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters, Theresa (James) Brecht of Madison Heights, Gary (JoAnn) Osantowski of Madison Heights, Doreen (Gary) Bright of Deckerville, Gerald Osantowski of Deckerville, Anthony Osantowski of Madison Heights, Robert Osantowski of Madison Heights, Diane (James) Dixon of Hazel Park, Rose (Claude) Beavers of Madison Heights; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sara Grifka and one brother, Andrew Osantowski, Andrew Osantowski .
Mrs. Mary Jane Grifka, 53, resident of Argyle for the past 35 years, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 20113 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on January 8, 1960 in Warren, Michigan to the late Robert F. and Erma F. (Stepka) Osantowski. She married Harry S. Grifka on November 25, 1978 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. Mary was a graduate of Madison Heights High School. She enjoyed the outdoors and playing Yahtzee. She liked taking casino trips around the state and was a big Detroit sports fan. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Name: Oresto Moscatello
Age: 80
Hometown: Port Hope,Mi
Funeral Date: January 26, 2013
Burial has taken place at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. A memorial service will take place at the AmVets Post 115 of Port Hope on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 1 pm. Friends may gather beginning at 12 noon until the time of service at 1pm. Local Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach.
Ory is survived by his wife Beverly of Port Hope, children: Donna (Ron) Ogle, Gary, Glen ( Patty), Laura (Mark) Tandaric , David, Daryl (wife Kelly), Alieta, Troy, Byron and Vicky, 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, Siblings: Nancy Salvati of Warren, Rico Moscatello of Warren, Gloria Simi of Rochester Hills, and Matilda Walker of Warren.
Oresto “Ory” Moscatello, age 80 of Port Hope, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. He was born on April 15, 1932 in Binghamton, New York to the late Camelio and Ersula Desolina (Manippo) Moscatello. Ory and Beverly Derusha were unietd in marriage on September 2, 1984 in Las Vegas. He served in the US Army. Ory owned his own Ceramic Tile Construction in Warren. He was a member of the AmVets Post 115 of Port Hope and enjoyed hunting and bowling.
Name: Mildred I. Behnke
Age: 93
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: January 17, 2013
Funeral Services for Mildred will be Thursday, January 17, 2012 at 1pm at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in East Delaware Cemetery. Visitation for Mildred will be on Wednesday from 1-9pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church beginning at 12 noon until time of services at 1pm. A scripture service will take place Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the funeral home.
She is survived by her son Ralph Behnke and his wife Kathy of Harbor Beach, Grandchildren: Patrick Behnke, Robert (Sandy) Behnke and Daniel Behnke. Great Grandchildren: Megan, Shea, Brady and Kaden, sister Ruth Will, brother-in-law Herman Behnke of Deckerville. Mildred was preceded in death by a granddaughter Renee Behnke, brothers: Gordon, Melvin, George Jr. Westfall, sisters: Evelyn Reiche and Leona Westfall.
MILDRED I. BEHNKE, age 93 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at Huron County Medical Care Facility of Bad Axe, under hospice care. She was born on June 10, 1919 in Detroit, to the late George and Elsie (Heimberger) Westfall. Mildred attended Cooly High School in Detroit. Mildred and Harold Benhke were united in marriage on November 21, 1944 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1978. Mildred worked at the A&P Food Store in Detroit for 6 years. Mildred was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach. She enjoyed raising her family, crocheting, sewing, quilting, playing cards, gardening and flowers.
Name: Grace Louise Donahue
Age: 83
Hometown: Danbury, Connecticut
Funeral Date: January 19, 2013
Date of Birth: March 02, 1929
Date of Passing: January 14, 2013
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Visitation will be at Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral at 10:00 am. There will be a Rosary at 4:00pm and a vigil service at 7:00 pm on Friday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Port Austin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Port Austin Library or the Port Austin Historical Society.
She is survived by nine devoted children, three daughters: Mary (Jake) Glazier of Rochester Hills, Kathleen Donahue of Port Austin and Teresa (Jon) Mayes of Okemos and six sons: Donald (Margaret) Donahue of Naperville, IL, Michael (Jennifer) Donahue of Ann Arbor, Thomas (Mark Rettman) Donahue of Patterson, NY, Dennis (Anne) Donahue of Whitehall, James (Elena) Donahue of Rochester Hills and Gregory (Danielle) Donahue of Traverse City. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by her sisters Edna and Mary Evelyn and brother Charles.
Grace Louise Donahue passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Danbury, Connecticut after a short illness. She was born on March 2, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn Weber and united in marriage to Donald Donahue on July 10, 1954. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1993. Grace enjoyed a very full life, and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the out of doors and in particular her corner of the world on Lake Huron in Port Austin. She was a school teacher before marriage and loved to tell her family about her experiences as a young girl growing up in St. Philip Neri Parish in Detroit and at Nazareth Academy in Kalamazoo where she graduated high school. Her family recalls the many wonderful, fun years that she and her husband Don spent raising their large family in the Detroit suburbs and spending summers together in Huron County. Grace loved Port Austin, the many friendships that she enjoyed there, the parish community of St. Michael, the gathering of family and the beautiful Lake Huron sunsets. She will be remembered for her reassuring ways, her devotion to God, to St. Joseph and Mary, her cheerfulness and love of song.
Name: Betty Jane Bolda
Age: 69
Hometown: Bay Port, MI
Funeral Date: January 15, 2013
Date of Birth: April 16, 1943
Date of Passing: January 12, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Rev. Alger Lewis officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to her grandchildren’s education fund. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Monday, January 14, 2013 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
She is survived by her husband, Michael of Bay Port; three daughters, Lori (Mark) Schooley of Bay Port; Cindy Bolda of Bay Port, and Michelle (Don) Osentoski of Menasha, Wisconsin; a son, Michael Bolda of Pigeon; seven grandchildren: Steven, Matthew, Mariah, Kennedy, Landen, Kenna, and Jake; a sister, Shirley Choate of Romeo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth, in 1987; a sister June Deming; and three brothers, Joe, Art, and Robert Deming.
Betty Jane Bolda, age 69 of Bay Port, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, January 12, 2013 at her home with her family at her bedside. She had been battling cancer and under the care of her family as well as hospice. She was born in Fairhaven Township on April 16, 1943 and was the daughter of the late George Arthur and Alice Marie (Boise) Deming. On January 20, 1962 she and Michael J. Bolda were united in marriage at St. Francis Borgia Catholic in Pigeon. Betty enjoyed having and going to garage sales and going to the casino. She once won a Pontiac Firebird. She would read through her cookbooks with her friends and watch the Food Network - then prepare special recipes for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved her grandchildren.
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Name: Anna Marie Steckley (Shetler)
Age: 95
Hometown: Harrisonburg, Virginia formerly of Pigeon
Funeral Date: January 19, 2013
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: January 12, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Tom Beachy officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT PIGEON RIVER MENNONITE CHURCH: Saturday, January 19, 2013 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Meyersieck–Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, is conducting the arrangements.
She is survived by sons, F. Robert Steckley and Reynold Weldon Steckley; foster daughter, Betty Oberholtzer Kreider; grandchildren, David Steckley, Deanna Steckley Farmer and Wendy Steckley Elford; foster grandchildren, Roger Oberholtzer, Brenda Snead and Bradley Oberholtzer; eight great-grandchildren; and four foster great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Anna Guengerich Shetler; her husband, Floyd Steckley; and daughter Joanna Mae Steckley.
Anna Marie Shetler Steckley, age 95 of Harrisonburg, Virginia and formerly of Pigeon, Michigan, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013.
Name: Julia Hope Voelker
Age: 23
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: January 16, 2013
Date of Birth: December 04, 1989
Date of Passing: January 12, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, with Rev. Alvin Yoder officiating. Burial will follow at Grandlawn Cemetery, Pigeon. Memorials may be made to Pigeon River Church Mission Outreach or Laker FFA. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT PIGEON RIVER MENNONITE CHURCH: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 12:00 noon until the service at 1 p.m.
Julia is survived by her parents, Eldon and Peggy Voelker of Pigeon; her brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Jess Voelker of Kalamazoo; two sisters and brother-in-law, Angela and David Biedenbender of Ann Arbor and Renee Voelker of Jackson and Renee’s significant other, Brandon Miller of Cass City; her grandmother, Deloris Hunsanger of Ruth; her grandfather, Donald Voelker of Iowa; nephews and niece, Owen, Landon, and Hailey Hope; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Viola Voelker and grandfather, Ben Hunsanger.
Julia Hope Voelker, 23 of Pigeon, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Born at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon on December 4, 1989, she was the daughter of Eldon and Peggy (Hunsanger) Voelker. Julia graduated from Laker High School in 2008, and Grand Valley State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies. She had been studying for the LSAT in preparation for attending Law School. While in high school, Julia was active with FFA and was 2008-2009 state officer of Michigan FFA. She was active with Youth for Christ as a member of the Cornerstone singing group. Julia always placed others before herself. She enjoyed and was dedicated to serving her Lord Jesus by traveling on mission trips-to Mexico, Columbus, Ohio, and Ethiopia. Julia was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. She loved worshipping God, especially through music. She sang a lot of worship music with her friends and family; she loved to share music with her parents. She dearly loved her family and spent as much time as she could with them all. She was a dedicated Detroit Lions fan.
Name: Glenn B. Wahl
Age: 84
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: January 20, 2013
Date of Birth: December 09, 1928
Date of Passing: January 12, 2013
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday January 20, 2013 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 pm on Saturday at the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde and on Sunday, in the church from 1:00 -2:00 pm. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bad Axe.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon: Five daughters; Catherine (Jan Chris) Pennekamp of Springfield, Missouri, Karen (Michael) Kirbyof Gladwin; Connie (Alan) Garner of Mt. Pleasant; Bonnie (Gerhard) Yaroch of Port Austin; and Beth Ann (Travis) Green of Ashburn, Virginia; one son, Brian Wahl of Caseville; 3 step-sons, Fred (Shelly) Baranski of Port Austin, Robert (Janice) Baranski of Bad Axe, Gerald (Suzie) Baranski of Port Austin; 1 step-daughter, Julie (Mike) Ressler of St. Clair Shores. Also surviving are his grandchildren: John and Joshua Pennekamp, Kevin and Steven Kirby, Vincent and Clara Yaroch, Neil and Emma Garner, Glenn, Otis and Jacob Green, Channing and Casey Baranski, Kayla Lasceski, Adam and Elizabeth Baranski, and Ian and Lillian Ressler; and his great-granddaughter, Harper Rose Kirby. He is also survived by one sister, Pauline Harris of Bad Axe, and one brother, Kenneth (Mary) Wahl of Greenback, Tenn. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Douglas Wahl and Duane Wahl and sisters Wanda Church and Gertrude Thompson.
Glenn B. Wahl, 84, of Port Austin died Saturday, January 12, 2013, surrounded by his family at his winter home in Bullhead City, Arizona after battling cancer. Glen was born in Lincoln Twp, near Filion, Michigan on December 9, 1928 the son of the late William and Dora (Brinker) Wahl. He and Clara Ahearn were married on February 12, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Clara preceded him in death on November 15, 1968. Glen and Sharon Baranski were married on July 23, 1985 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Port Austin. Glen enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, loved playing Euchre and very much enjoyed his farming specialty, baling hay.
Name: Joan Osantowski
Age: 74
Hometown: Deckerville
Funeral Date: January 14, 2013
Date of Birth: September 06, 1938
Date of Passing: January 10, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Chapel
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Monday, January 14 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. Rev. Joseph Griffin, 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 Sunday from 2-9 pm and Monday from 10-11 am at the church only. There will be a parish vigil service Sunday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Joan’s family.
Joan is survived by 5 sons, Larry (Christine) of Gagetown, Frank, Jim, Joe (Brenda), Mark (Bobbi), all of Ubly; four daughters, Deborah (Scott) Page of Frederic, MI, Ann Grifka of Grayling, Darlene (Jim) Groth and Kelly (Dale) Groth, both of Ubly; 21 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; special friend, Carl Stringer of Deckerville, Carl’s sons, Kevin (Teresa) Stringer of Deckerville, Chuck (Angie) Stringer of Palms, Dave (Debbie) Stringer of Ubly; siblings, Jim (Judy) Doerr of Cass City, her twin brother, Joe (Barb) Doerr of Argyle, Joyce (Truman) Maxwell of Northville; sisters-in-law, Helen Doerr of Warren, Emilie (Murray) Thompson of Palms, Helen Peters of Ubly; one brother-in-law, Ray (Blanche) Osantowski of Jeddo; good friends, Steve & Penny Nichol of Deckerville; many nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by one son, Pat, two brothers, Fred and Dave Doerr Sr., brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert & Erma Osantowski, brother-in-law, Emmett Peters, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Mary Osantowski.
Mrs. Joan Osantowski of Deckerville and formerly of Ubly passed away Thursday morning, January 10, 2013 at Covenant Medical Center. Joan was born on September 6, 1938 in Argyle, MI to the late Bernell and Leone (Rose) Doerr. She married Marcus T. Osantowski on August 13, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1996. Joan attended the Argyle Country School. She was a parishioner at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Argyle since 1955. Joan was a homemaker most of her life. She worked at Lyntex Manufacturing in the sewing dept for ten years before she retired. Joan had resided in the Deckerville area for 14 years. She enjoyed cards, darts, gardening, canning, playing Keno and casino trips.
Name: Helen Louise Thrushman
Age: 83
Hometown: Ferndale, formerly of Port Austin
Funeral Date: January 14, 2013
Date of Birth: December 24, 1929
Date of Passing: January 10, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine-Gage Chapel
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the MacAlpine – Gage Chapel in Kinde, MI. Burial will be in New River Cemetery, Port Austin, MI. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Gage Chapel, Kinde, MI. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her children, Nancy (George) Felts of Ferndale, MI, Kathy (Bruce) Klastorin of Bluebell, PA, Susan (Phil) Gauthier of MN. and Michael (Mary) Thrushman of Bad Axe, MI.
Helen Louise Thrushman, 83, resident of Ferndale, Mi and formerly of Port Austin passed away, Thursday January 10, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. She was born December 24, 1929 in Detroit to the late William Henry and Helen Elizabeth (Lavalli) Stummer. Helen was united in marriage to Roland Thrushman on February 5, 1955 at the Olivet Presbyterian Church in Detroit. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree and worked for 42 years retiring from Harbor Beach Community Hospital. Helen enjoyed knitting, sewing, bingo and playing cards. She was a member of the U of I Club, Port Austin, MI.
Name: Winifred Joan Calkins
Age: 48
Hometown: of Huron County
Funeral Date: January 11, 2013
Funeral services will be 3:00pm Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Visitation will be Friday from 11am to 3pm.
Surviving are sisters Peggy Galarno, Gerri Thomas, Bette Calkins, Deloris Andrich. Brother - Donald Burling, 5 nieces, 7 nephews, 7 great nieces, 3 great nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents.
Winifred Joan "Wendy" Calkins age 48, died Wednesday, January 8, 2013 at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born February 22, 1964 in Pigeon, MI to parents Charles and Joyce (Vette) Calkins. She worked for Thumb Industries and attended the Drop In Center.
Name: Ruth V Milton
Age: 85
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: January 12, 2013
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, January 12, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton were friends may call from 2 to 8 PM Friday and after 10 AM Saturday. Memorials may be given in her honor to Cross Lutheran Church.
Surviving are two children, David (Diane) Milton of Elkton and Nancy (David) Richards of Delray Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Eric and Ryan Milton and Parker Richards and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were siblings, Howard May, Robert May, Helen May, Phyllis Warren and Renata Duncan.
Ruth V. Milton age 85, of Elkton died Wednesday evening, January 9, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born July 21, 1927 in Port Huron to the late Peter and Matilda (Richert) May. Ruth graduated from Port Huron High School in 1945 and went on to Port Huron Junior College graduating with the “Class of 1947”. Ruth was united in marriage to Richard Milton September 16, 1950 at her parent’s home in Port Huron Twp. She had been employed at the St. Clair County Health Dept. for 8 1/2 years before moving to a farm outside of Bad Axe in1957, there she became a stay at home mother to raise her children. Richard preceded her in death May 3, 1989. Ruth was a long time member of Cross Lutheran Church and Sarah Circle, and was very active her church activities. She is a former member of the Elkton Extension Club and enjoyed reading, sewing and working in her flower gardens.
Name: Ronald W. Peterson
Age: 73
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: June 29, 2013
Date of Birth: February 15, 1939
Date of Passing: January 09, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at the Caseville Eagles Club, 7017 E. Park St. on Saturday, June 29th at 1:00 pm, followed by a luncheon. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors or the charity of the donor’s choosing. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his wife Judy; sons Jeff (Mary Ann) of Nebraska and Garth of Bloomfield Twp.; grandchildren Joe, Andy, Grant and Sarah; sister Marsha (Robert) Greene of Florida and Kenneth (Betty) Peterson of Vermont.
Ronald W. Peterson, 73, of Caseville, died January 9, 2013 in Sun City Center, Florida after a short illness. Ron was born February 15, 1939 in Bad Axe to the late Arthur and Arlene (Merrick) Peterson. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1957 and then joined the US Coast Guard, serving four years. On November 4, 1961 he and Judith Dombrowski of Bad Axe were married at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Together they moved to Bay City and raised a family. Ron was an electrician at General Motors, retiring in 2000. In 1999 they moved to Sand Point. He was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville Eagles, Knights of Columbus and Hidden Harbor. They enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida.
Name: Emerson C. Kain
Age: 92
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: January 13, 2013
Date of Birth: April 11, 1920
Date of Passing: January 07, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Friday, January 11, 2013 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2-9pm. The funeral service will be Saturday, January 12, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville with Rev. Lee Wenskay officiating. Visiting will begin at the church at 11am until the time of service at 1pm. A private burial service will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church. To share a memory please visit www.jmfuneralhome.com
Surviving are 5 daughters: Mary Anne Kain of Clinton Twp., Marilyn Sobolewski of Richmond, Lois Kain of Stuart, FL, Deann (Gary) Protzman of Caseville, and Elain (Ross) Wickham of Fraser; son-in-law, George Pardo of St. Clair Shores; 7 grandchildren: Lori (Robert) Voss, Kathryn (Robert) Gliniecki, Brian Pardo, Nicholas Protzman, Kyle (Katie) Protzman, Krista Protzman, and Jennifer (Brent) Heritier; 4 great grandchildren: Amanda, Robert, Tyler, and Sydney; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Mabel Kain, Mildred kaid, Wilmer Nimtz and Walter (Vernita) Nimtz. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; daughter, Carolyn Pardo; son-in-law, Joseph Sobolewski; brothers: Leslie (Ted), Russell, Victor, and Harold; and sisters, Florence Dinkel, Dorothy Heckman, and Fern Diebel.
Emerson C. Kain, age 92, of Owendale, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe, following a lengthly illness. He was born April 11, 1920 in Owendale, son of the late Jacob and Mary (Kuhl) Kain. Emerson was united in marriage to Mildred Nimtz on August 30, 1941 in Kilmanagh and was blessed with six daughters. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church in Linkville. He liked playing cards, farming and going on crop tours. He was very proud of his membership of 50 years in the Laborers’ Local 1098.
Name: Shirley Partaka
Age: 76
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: January 09, 2013
Date of Birth: June 29, 1936
Date of Passing: January 05, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The funeral service for Shirley will be 12 noon, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 5:30-9:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00 am until the service at 12 noon. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book for Shirley’s family.
Shirley is survived by her four children, Patsy Wastell and her husband, David of Maidstone, England, Michael Partaka and his wife, Dawn of Minden City, Teresa Bezemek and her husband, Joe of Brown City, Gail Nash and Randy Lambson of Ubly; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Partaka, one grandson, Nigel Wastell, two brothers, Augustus and Eugene, four sisters, Grace, Nelda, Violet and Beverly.
Shirley Partaka, 76 of Ubly and formerly of Brown City, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City. Shirley was born on June 29, 1936 in Marlette to the late Fred and Martha (Gorsline) Abel. She married Clarence Partaka on June 29, 1974 in Bad Axe, MI. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2009. Shirley loved cooking, cleaning, gardening and spending time in the woods with her grandchildren. She always enjoyed a good party and loved playing euchre. Shirley was “Grandma” to a lot of children in the neighborhood. She truly enjoyed her many outings with her special friend, Casey Mignoni.
Name: James Robert Yaroch
Age: 69
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Memorial services for family and friends are pending. Arrangements are being handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Mi. Condolences may be shared at www.Macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by daughters Lisa and Renee, and their families, both living in the Yakima, Washington area. And by his brothers, Dan (Trudy) Yaroch of Filion, John (Linda) Yaroch of Charlevoix, Mi and Pat (Vicki) Yaroch of Bad Axe, Mi; his sisters, Mary Ziegler of Petoskey, Mi and Julie (Sonny) Harker-Leigh of Bad Axe, Mi: fifteen nieces and nephews.
James Robert Yaroch, 69, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, January 5, 2013, in Hickory, North Carolina. He was born July 26, 1943 in Bad Axe to the late Albert and Mary (Meagher) Yaroch. James was a graduate of Bad Axe High School, Class of 1961. He joined teh United State Army shortly after graduation. After returning home from the military he was employed at Hamill Mfg. in Bad Axe and carpentry and painting, which he continued doing after moving to Hickory, N.C. area. He will be fondly remembered as one of the early pioneers in alternative living, possessed an unrivaled sense of humor, and was an avid guitar player and singerof classic music.
Name: Richard E. Dallas
Age: 88
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: January 07, 2013
Funeral mass will be Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11am in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ruth with Fr. Donald Eppenbrock officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 6-9pm and Sunday from 1-9pm in the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach. Visitation will continue in the church from 10am until the time of services at 11am on Monday. A parish vigil service will be Saturday at 7 pm and a K of C Rosary will be on Sunday at 7:30pm, both in the Ramsey Funeral Home. Military honors will be provided by the Parisville VFW Post.
Richard is survived by his children: Mary Hoard of Pinconning, Bob Dallas and his wife Veronica of Harbor Beach, John and his wife Debbie of Bad Axe, Judy Blaine and her husband Dave of Deckerville, Tom Dallas and his wife Karen of Harbor Beach, Nancy Talaski and her husband Jim of Ruth, and Pam Booms and her husband Dale of Harbor Beach. 19 grandchildren: Matthew (Renae) Blaine, Julie Dallas, Lori (Ben) Milosevic, Renee (Brian) Salowitz, Jeffery Hoard, Nichole (Eric) Radomski, Jennifer (Mark) Siemen, Aaron (Danielle) Blaine, Ryan(Jessica) Dallas, Robert Dallas, Kevin (Nichole) Dallas, Kimberly Talaski, Michael (Heather) Blaine, Melissa Dallas, Jamie Talaski, Douglas Booms, Michelle Talaski ,Sarah Dallas,Adam Booms. He was also survived by 12 great grandchildren, one sister Shirley Byrd of Shelby Township, and a sister-in-law Fay Braun. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law Robert Hoard, brother Henry and his wife Almira, brothers- in-law Bernie Braun and Glen Byrd.
Richard E. Dallas, age 88 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, January 03, 2013 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Port Huron. He was born on August 14, 1924 in Detroit, MI and was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Nowak) Dallas. Dick and Rita Braun were united in marriage on May 25, 1948 in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Ruth, MI. She preceded him in death Sept. 16, 1989. Dick was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy. Richard was the owner of Dallas Standard Service in Ruth from 1957 to 1984. Dick was the Sherman Township Supervisor for 10 Years, and Township Treasurer for 14 years as well as the Assessor. He was on the original Board for the Eastern Huron Ambulance Service of Harbor Beach, helping to organize the service. He was a member of the Parisville VFW Post in Ruth, Knights of Columbus Ruth Council #3823, and a long time member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Richard enjoyed fishing, golfing, teasing and talking with everyone.
Name: Viola A. Church
Age: 72
Hometown: Filion
Funeral Date: January 04, 2013
Date of Birth: April 14, 1940
Date of Passing: December 31, 2012
Funeral Home: MacAlpine-Gage Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Kinde. Burial will be in the St. Edwards Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the MacAlpine-Gage Chapel in Kinde on Thursday from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel. Memorials may be offered to the North Huron Athletic Boosters.
Viola is survived by her husband Wayne Church of Filion; two sons, Kenneth (Brenda) Church of Kinde, Randy (Carmen) Church of Kempner, Texas; one daughter, Anesa (Greg) Ruthig of Ubly; four grandchildren, Jason and Nicole Church, Rande Sue Krozek and Alyssa Church; sisters, Lucille Paionk, Port Austin, Patricia (Richard) Limbacher of Port Sanilac; brothers, Myron (Joyce) Lamke of Ubly, Marvin (Sally) Lamke of Ruth; several nieces and nephews. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Irene Lamke of Parisville and brother-in-law, Adam Paionk.
Viola A. Church, 72, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region, Bay City. She was born on April 14, 1940 in Minden City to Ted and Irene Lamke. Viola married Wayne L. Church on May 20, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Parisville. They shared over 51 years together celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011. In her early years she worked at Hamill Seat Belt Factory in Bad Axe and retired after many years of working for the Kinde North Huron School District. Viola was a very active member of the St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, however, her love was teaching the church’s youth as a religious education teacher for many years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved being outdoors, feeding the birds, doing all kinds of crafts and spoiling her dog, Rocky.
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