Name: Shirley Lee Buschlen
Age: 76
Hometown: Essexville
Funeral Date: August 18, 2014
Date of Birth: September 27, 1937
Date of Passing: August 14, 2014
Funeral Home: Cross Lutheran Church
A Memorial Service for will be held at 11:00 on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Timothy Loehrke, pastor, officiating. Visitation at the church will begin at 9:00 a.m. Memorials may be given to Cross Lutheran Church. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Robin and Ann Buschlen of Pigeon and Kyle Buschlen of Albion; grandchildren, Amanda and Rob Cronk, Shane and Brandi Buschlen, and Jenna and Spencer Lindenberg; great-grandchildren, Olivia Buschlen, Adelyn Buschlen, and Kennedy Cronk; brother and sister-in-law, Kurt and Gail Richmond of Caseville; and special niece Andrea Deering and her daughter Lilly, who dearly loved her “Auntie.”
Born in Pigeon on September 27, 1937, she was the daughter of the late James Joy and Amanda (Buchholz) Richmond. Shirley retired after working as a purchasing agent for more than 25 years at Hills & Dales Hospital in Cass City. She attended Cross Lutheran Church when living in Pigeon, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church when in Cass City.
Name: Frank Lynch Sr.
Age: 76
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: August 20, 2014
Memorial Service for Frank will be Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 1pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Fr. Peter Nwokoye officiating. Gathering of friends will begin at 12 noon at the funeral home until time of services at 1pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Frank is survived by his wife Elaine Lynch of White Rock, and children: Donna Karsen and her husband John of Port Huron, Laura Weicht of White Rock, Joseph Lynch of Port Huron, and Frank Lynch Jr. of Eastpointe. Ten Grandchildren: Crystal Henderson, T.J. Henderson, Haley Weicht, Melissa Walker, Stacey Elliot, Lisa Heriman, Frank Lynch III, Rebecca Lynch, Joleen Lynch and Jamie Lynch.
Frank Lynch Sr., age 76 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1937 in Detroit to the late Fran and Doris (Music) Lynch. Frank and Elaine Gabriel were united in marriage on August 3, 1968 in Mt. Clemens. Frank was the owner/operator of Frank’s Place in White Rock for 45 years. He was a former member of the Thumb Steelheaders Chapter. Frank enjoyed repaired outboard engines, visiting the casinos and playing on the computer.
Name: Judith Harrington
Age: 67
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: August 16, 2014
Date of Birth: August 06, 1947
Date of Passing: August 13, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Saturday, August 16 at St. John Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor of St. Isidore Parish in Parisville will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 1:30-8:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am at St. John Church only. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary Friday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Judy’s family.
Judy is survived by one son, Michael and his wife, Vickie of Ray, MI; two brothers, Bruce MacDonald and his wife, Dolores of Monroe, George MacDonald and his wife, Margaret of Goshen, IN; one niece, Heather MacDonald (Scott McCloskey) of Monroe; two grandchildren, Patrick (Elizabeth) Wilcox of Iowa City, Iowa; Jennifer (Adam) Johnson of Tomball, TX; two great grandchildren, Delaney Wilcox, Evelyn Johnson.
Mrs. Judith “Judy” Harrington, 67 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday morning, August 13, 2014 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Judy was born on August 6, 1947 in Detroit to the late George and Joan (Pekarchik) MacDonald. She married David G. Harrington on November 7, 1973 n Detroit. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2007. Judy was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Detroit. She worked at various companies in the Mt. Clemens area before moving to Ubly in 1983. Judy and her husband owned Ubly Welding, Ltd. for 17 years. She was very proud of her service in the US Navy and was a member of the American Legion for 16 years. She was lovingly known by the children of the community as “Grandma Judy” and was a member of the Foster Grandparent Program for 7 years. She was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly where she was a choir member, a Christian Mother, a Eucharistic minister, and Religious Education teacher. She also helped out with the Community Vacation Bible School. Judy was very dedicated to her faith and led a rosary service every Monday on her back porch for all to attend. Judy enjoyed being a crossing guard for many years as it gave her more time to see the children of the community. She was a member of the Ubly Community Club for many years. Judy was extremely proud of her Scottish heritage. One of her passions in life was music, especially playing her violin.
Name: Sophie Hinton
Age: 91
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: August 15, 2014
Services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 12p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. David Thomas, pastor. Burial will be in New Bay Port Cemetary. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or Friday at the church just prior to the service time at noon. Memorials may be offered to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Predeceased by: 1 brother-Anthony Horun 1 sister-Lillian Gremel Survived by: 1 brother-in-law-Harold (Marilyn) Gremel 0f Sebewaing. 2 nieces-Kathy (Darwin) Sneller of Sebewaing. Marie Baiata of Long Island, NY. 2 nephews-Walter Gremel of Sebewaing. Larry (Mary) Gremel of Northville. Several grand nieces and nephews.
Sophie Hinton, age 91, of Bad Axe, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on April 6, 1923 in Detroit,daughter of the late Kornilo and Anna (Jurek) Horun. She married Stanley Hinton. He preceded her in death in April of 1985. Sophie was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bad Axe, where she enjoyed serving on various committees and taking part in the various activities of the church. She was a lifetime member of Verona Hills Golf Club, where she has won several club championships.
Name: Bruce H. Gilbert
Age: 84
Hometown: Chandler Township
Funeral Date: August 13, 2014
Date of Birth: January 19, 1930
Date of Passing: August 10, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 13, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, MI with burial in Colfax Twp. Cemetery, Bad Axe, MI. Friend may call from 2 to 8 PM Tuesday and after 10 AM Wednesday. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are his wife, Alice; four children, Connie (Tom) DeSimpelare of Columbiaville,MI Donna (Ken) Murawski of Port Austin,MI Gary Gilbert of Caseville, MI and Joyce (Erik) O’Connell of North Branch, MI; seven grandchildren, Rebecca, Rachel, Joshua, Jessica, Jason, Paige and Allie; his sister, Nancy (Bill) Chappel of Pinnebog, MI; sister in law, Ruth Gilbert of Grant Township, MI and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were four half brothers, Robert, Homer, John and Jerry Bouck; a brother, Charles Gilbert, two sisters, Gloria Bachand and Marilyn Gilbert and a nephew, Tim Chapel.
Bruce H. Gilbert age 84 of Chandler Township, MI died Sunday morning, August 10, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe, MI. He was born January 19, 1930 at the home of his parents, the late William and Lila (Inman) Gilbert in Chandler Township. Bruce was a milk hauler and farmed until 1954, when he was inducted into the US Army. When he returned home in 1956, he continued farming until retiring in 1994. On August 17, 1957, he was united in marriage to Alice B. Block at the Kilmanagh Evangelical United Brethren Church. Bruce attended the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church and enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting and spent his winter’s ice fishing.
Name: Dean A. Rasmussen
Age: 52
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: August 13, 2014
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Unionville, MI with Rev. Edward Meyer of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Saginaw, MI officiating. Interment will be in Wisner Township Cemetery, MI. Pallbearers for Mr. Rasmussen: Mark Kelcher, Steve Kelcher, Butch Gunsell, Tom Eisengruber, Mark Kawecki and Al Kuhn. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com Visitation: 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City, MI 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Unionville, MI
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, JoAnn; children: Jordyn Rasmussen of Cass City, Shane Rasmussen of Cass City, Taylor Rasmussen of Cass City; parents, Kenneth and Maureen Rasmussen of Sebewaing; brothers: Dennis (Deb) Rasmussen of Cass City, Dave (Dinah) Rasmussen of Elkton, Curt Rasmussen of Cass City; sisters: Denise (Dave) Arndt of Saginaw, Brenda (Don) Hofmeister of Sebewaing, Nancy (B.J.) Arnst of Saginaw, Janette Nitz of Sebewaing; mother-in-law, Nettie Prokopenko of National City; brother-in-law, Allan 'Mooches' (Sally) Prokopenko of Akron; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Prokopenko.
Dean A. Rasmussen, 52, of Cass City, MI died following a short illness Sunday, August 10, 2014 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw, MI. He was born February 24, 1962, in Cass City, MI the seventh child of eight born to Kenneth James and Maureen Jeanette (Graves) Rasmussen. He married JoAnn Marie Prokopenko September 22, 1990 in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Unionville, MI. Dean graduated in 1980 from USA High School, MI. Since the age of 16 Dean has been working for the family business, Rasmussen Transport Inc. The business was started by his father in 1952. Dean currently worked as Manager. Dean enjoyed hunting especially turkey and deer, fishing and boating. His children were a very important part of his life. Dean attended all of their sports activities and was very proud of each of them.
Name: Gertrude Elsie Marie Stecker
Age: 92
Hometown: Midland, Mi
Funeral Date: August 12, 2014
Date of Birth: July 18, 1922
Date of Passing: August 09, 2014
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation Monday, August 11, 2014 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, MI from 5-8pm. The funeral service will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, MI. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial at Northlawn Cemetery in Sebewaing, MI. Suggested memorials are Immanuel Radio Mission Fund or Immanuel Lutheran Church Roof Fund. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Gertrude is survived by her children, Kathleen (Clifford) Westby of Okemos, Donald (Nancy) Stecker of Sebewaing, Paul (Heidi) Stecker of Hemlock, Lori (Alan) Paulsen of Midland and eight grandchildren, Aaron, Laurie, Sara, Amy, Lisa, Rachel, Megan, and Kayla. Also, one brother, Ray (Elaine) Licht of Pigeon, one brother-in-law John Ruby of Saginaw, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Loren Stecker; one brother, Edwin Licht; two sisters Frieda Heintz and Dorothy Ruby. Gertrude’s family is thankful for all the wonderful people who cared for her at Brookdale Sr. Living and the hospice care provided by Americans Home Health Care.
Gertrude Elsie Marie Stecker, age 92, of Midland, MI formerly of Sebewaing,MI passed away peacefully on August 9, 2014. She was born July 18, 1922 in Pigeon,MI the daughter of the late Frederick and Marie (Bergman) Licht. She grew up on the family farm near Pigeon. She was confirmed at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon and graduated from Elkton High School. On May 12, 1956, she was united in marriage to David E. Stecker at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1991. Along with being a homemaker and partner to her husband in farming, Gertrude worked at Scheurer Hospital for many years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and had been active in Mary-Martha Guild, Ladies’ Aid, LWML, and Altar Guild.
Name: Donna M. Gunsell
Age: 82
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: August 11, 2014
Date of Birth: August 15, 1931
Date of Passing: August 07, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, August 11, at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Rev. James Willet retired will officiate with burial in Grant Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM Sunday and after 10:00 AM Monday. Memorials may be directed to the family or the donor’s choice and word of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are six children, Kathrine Maynard of Bad Axe, Peggy (Willard) Gross of Chandler Twp., Cindy (Mark) McLeod of Port Austin, Dora (Dave Fitzgerald) Madziar of Saginaw, Doreen (Earl) Harris of Owendale and David (Andrea) Gunsell of Akron, seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a sister, Virginia Kain of Owendale. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Patricia Faust; two grandsons, John and Jason Maurer; sister, Diane Lesoski and two brothers, Otto and William Elsesser.
Donna M. Gunsell age 82 of Owendale passed away Thursday morning, August 7, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born August 15, 1931 in Sebewaing Twp. to the late William and Christina (Gabriel) Elsesser. On April 23, 1966, she was united in marriage to Donald F. Gunsell at the Methodist Church in Sebewaing and made their home in Owendale. Donald preceded her in death May 26, 1975. Donna had been employed for 25 years at Automotive Industries in Owendale until they closed, then at General Cable, Cass City two years, and retired from Voltron, Bad Axe in 1999 with five years of service. She was a former member of Faith Gospel Church and in retirement, Donna enjoyed gardening especially flowers and cooking for her family.
Name: Katherine Ellen Stomack
Age: 59
Hometown: Minden City
Funeral Date: August 10, 2014
Date of Birth: September 29, 1954
Date of Passing: August 06, 2014
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Visitation will be at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Saturday, August 9th 2014, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday at Good Shepard Parish (St Johns Church) at 11:00 am. A mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Sunday August 10th 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at Good Shepard Parish (St. Johns Church) Ubly. Father Charlie Hammond will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary Saturday at 6:30 p.m followed by a 7:00 p.m. parish vigil service. Memorials can be made to Good Shepherd parish or to Hospice.
Katie is survived by her husband Randy, her son Christopher (Brenda), granddaughters McKenzie and Addison her bothers and sisters Robert (Kathy) of Port Huron, George (Tammy), Philip (Debbie) of Bad Axe, Jeffrey Taylor and Joyce Mazure of Ubly, Diana (Phil) of Crestview, Florida, Barbara of Darien, Il and sister in law Diana Taylor of Bad Axe; her mother-in-law Theresa Stomack, brothers-in law- Wayne (Kay), Brian, Clarence Jr., Eric (Denise) and sister in law, Cheryl Plester (Doug) Kathy was a loving aunt to her 26 nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Theresa Taylor, her brother’s, James and David Taylor, brother in law John Mazure and Father in law, Clarence Stomack
Katie (Kathy) was born September 29, 1954 to James and Theresa (Grifka) Taylor in Deckerville, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Randy Stomack, on March 30, 1974. The two of them celebrated their 40 wedding anniversary in March. Katie attended Ubly High School. She had a long career working for local dentists: Doctor’s Veryser, Brown, Fucinari and Paganini. For the last 16 years she has worked in quality control for Gemini Plastics. Katie was a kindhearted, devoted and loving mother to her only child Chris and daughter by marriage and heart, Brenda. Katie was an amazing Neena to her granddaughters McKenzie and Addison. She was a surrogate mother to nephews and niece (Kayleigh, Nicholas and Justin) who held a special place in her heart. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family. She touched many people through the years and will be missed by all who knew her well. Katie was a devoted Catholic and very comfortable with her love for our Lord and Savior. She was a parishioner of Good Shepard Catholic Church, serving in leadership roles on the Parish Council, Christian Mothers, Eucharistic Minister, Leader, the annual bazaar and conducing prayers services for deceased parishioners. Her hobbies included ceramics, gardening, reading and horticulture.
Name: Mardell C. Volz
Age: 83
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: August 11, 2014
Date of Birth: January 31, 1931
Date of Passing: August 05, 2014
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 3-8 pm at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Funeral Service will be Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1pm until the time of service at 2pm. Burial will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetary in Sebewaing. Memorial donation may be made to the Versendaal Legacy or St. John Lutheran Church (Kilmanagh) for the Giving Tree.
She is survived by daughter Kathy Volz of Sebewaing and many nieces and nephews. She is preceeded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Walton Josh Brown and sister-in-law, Marion Brown.
Mardell was born on January 31, 1931 in Brookfield Twp., MI to Orville and Marie (Bahrns) Brown. On April 26, 1964 she married Donald Volz at Kilmanagh United Methodist Church. He passed away December 10, 1998. Mardell liked to entertain her cousins from Illinois and Canada. She enjoyed listening to Don's favorite song "Never Ending Love for You." She also enjoyed listening to the music of Johnny Cash and polka music. She would never admit it, but she enjoyed listening to her daughter's alternative music. She liked working on the lawn and going to Eastern Market on flower day. She enjoyed the sweet treat of cinnamon rolls from "Zingermans". She just got over her shyness of animals and loved a little kitten named "Cutie". She liked training on the elliptical with hopes of taking a one mile walk. She had a firm Christian faith of reading the Bible and praying and meditating every day. She also enjoyed making deviled eggs and church window treates. She was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Name: Lawrence Adolph Vogel
Age: 75
Hometown: Minden City, MI
Funeral Date: August 07, 2014
Date of Birth: August 10, 1938
Date of Passing: August 03, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Chapel
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 53 years, Florence “Patricia” Vogel of Minden City, 7 children, Dan (Darlene) Vogel of Terre Haute, IN, Janice Vogel of Ruth, Donna (Robert) Tanton of Deckerville, Gerald Vogel and Greg Vogel, both of Minden City, Doug Vogel and fiancé Renee` Pietila of Bryant Pond, ME, Shirley (Frank) Speciale of Minden City; four grandchildren, Josh Vogel, Justin Vogel, Torrey Tanton and Rebecca Speciale; step grandchildren, Ginger and Toby Imes, Sherry Patterson, Ann Marie Tanton; 10 step great grandchildren; brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Virginia Vogel, Lucille (Jerome) Kolar, Arthur Vogel, Jane Vogel, Mary (LaVerne) Shemka, John (Elaine) Vogel, Evelyn (Roger) Stolicker, Betty Kubacki, Frank (Nancy) Vogel, Catherine Cleveland, Theresa (Tom) Kahlo, Carol Osborne, Margaret Kubacki, Beatrice Kubacki, Maryann (Eugene)Wisneski, Mildred (Eugene) Lamke, Aloysius (Joann) Kubacki, Bernard (Pauline) Kubacki, Rosemary (Thomas) Wisneski; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ann Vogel; 3 brothers, Bill, Charlie, Anthony “Tony”; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Norma “Kate” Vogel, Ruth Vogel, Eugene Kubacki, Ralph Osborne, Lucy and Aloysius Kubacki, Rita and Stanley Heleski, Irwin and Marie Kubacki, Stanley Kubacki, Clarence Kubacki, Helen Kubacki, step great granddaughter Evangelyn Rivard; several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Thursday, August 7 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Holy Apostle Parish in Ruth. 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 Wednesday from 1:30-9:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00-10:00. There will be a parish vigil service Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 8:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Lawrence’s family.
Mr. Lawrence Adolph “Peanuts” Vogel, 75 of Minden City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 3, 2014 at his residence. Lawrence was born on August 10, 1938 in Minden City to the late Adolph and Adella (Messing) Vogel. He married Florence Patricia Kubacki on April 29, 1961 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Smith Corners. Lawrence was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic High School. He farmed for all of his life. Lawrence was a lifelong parishioner at Holy Apostle Parish, Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Ruth where he was a member for 23 years of the ushers club and the Knights of Columbus Council #3823. He was also a member of the National Farmers Organization for 43 years. Lawrence enjoyed woodworking, hunting, slow pitch softball, gardening, doing puzzle books, playing cards and horse shoes.
Name: Jerry W. Eby
Age: 64
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: August 05, 2014
Date of Birth: November 07, 1949
Date of Passing: August 01, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 5, at Elkton Missionary Church. Rev. Reggie Courliss, pastor will officiate with burial and military honors at Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 9 PM Monday and at the church after 10 AM Tuesday. Memorials may be given to the church building fund or the donor’s choice and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Iola; two sons, Chris (Wendy) Eby of Bay City and Eric (Christine) Eby of Williamston; five grandchildren, Logan, Carson, Alexa, Katarina and Adrian; his mother, Marie Eby of Elkton; his brother, David (Kathy) Eby of Owensboro, KY; two sisters, Jeanne (Rick) Chisena of Augres and Becky (Doug) Shrake of Mooresville, IN and his mother-in-law, Lois Hewitt of Elkton.
He was born November 7, 1949 in Bad Axe to Marie (Kirk) Eby and the late Edwin “Ted” Eby. Jerry grew up on the Eby farm at the south limits of Elkton and was a 1967 graduate of Laker High School. One month later in July of 1967, he joined the US Navy and served in Vietnam as a Corpsman attached to the Marine Corp, Mike Co, 3rd Marine Div, 3rd Battalion, known as Mike 3/3. On September 30, 1967, while home on leave after basic training, he was united in marriage to Iola Hewitt at the Elkton Missionary Church. When he returned home, he began working at Sebewaing Industries, in 2002, he retired with 32 years of service. Jerry was a member of the Elkton VFW and enjoyed wood working, maintaining his yard, especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Name: Ennis A. Haley
Age: 60
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: August 04, 2014
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, August 4, at the Community in Christ Church, Owendale. Elder Karen Bouverette will officiate with burial next to his parents at Grant Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton and at the church after 10:00AM Monday. Memorial gifts are suggested to his church or the donors preferred charity. The Haley family express our very sincere appreciation to the entire support staff of HCMCF, whether you had blonde hair or rode his motorcycle you provided exemplary care for his 40 years with you, we thank you.
Surviving are three sisters, Lois Rousse of Illinois, Judy Milton of Bay Port and Jewell (Mike) Klekamp of Bad Axe; five brothers, Ervin Haley of Sebewaing, Ernest (Geri) Haley of Florida, Frederick (Sandy) Haley of Elkton, Ronald Haley of New Jersey and Anson (Melanie) Haley of Almont and sister-in-law, Char Keillor. Also surviving are multitudes of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Edward and Ivan Haley; brother-in-law, Larry Rousse, sisters-in-law, Ginnie and Josephine Haley; nieces, Catina Mulqueen and Rebecca Rousse and nephews, Ronald Haley Jr. and Kevin Haley.
Ennis A. Haley, age 60 of Bad Axe passed away Thursday, July 31, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility (HCMCF), Bad Axe. He was born June 15, 1954 in Bad Axe to the late Aaron and Evelyn (Schember) Haley. After high school “Lakers, Class of 72”, Ennis served in the US Army for 2 years, stationed in Germany. After his army service, he was employed at Sebewaing Industries until an automobile accident on February 14, 1974 totally incapacitated him. He has made his home at HCMCF since September of 1974. He loved his support staff at HCMCF, blondes, motorcycles, auto racing, cartoons and sports on TV. Ennis was a member of the Community in Christ Church, Owendale.
Name: Thomas Harold Rose
Age: 84
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: August 01, 2014
A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, August 1st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. Military honors will be provided by the Caseville American Legion. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his wife Sandra; step-children Michael (Dawn) Atwood of Kinde; Ronald (Patricia) Atwood of Caseville and Paul (Rochelle Arntz) Howells of Bad Axe; 8 step-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchilden; and cousins Evelyn Kraft of Marlette, Irene Bullock of Clinton Twp, and Robert (Shirley) Schneider of Traverse City.
Thomas Harold Rose, 84, of Caseville, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at his home while under hospice care. Tom was born July 21, 1930 in Detroit to the late Harold and Lillian (Scheider) Rose. He graduated from Detroit Denby High School in 1949 and Michigan State University in 1954. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He married Sandra Cork on September 14, 1992 at Calvary Baptist Church in Caseville. After leaving the army Tom began a 30 year teaching career in Saginaw Public Schools, retiring in 1986. After retirement he moved from Saginaw to Caseville. He was a former member of the Caseville Village Council and a current member of the Caseville Eagles Club. He enjoyed golf, puttering around the house and yard, traveling, and spending the winter in Arizona
Name: LeRoy Harold Beitz
Age: 83
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: August 01, 2014
Date of Birth: April 10, 1931
Date of Passing: July 26, 2014
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2-8pm. The memorial service will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing at 10:30am. Burial of cremains will take place at Moravian Cemetery in Unionville following the funeral luncheon on Friday. Memorial donations may be given to the Sebewaing Township Library or the family discretionary fund (c/o Patrick Gruehn). Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
He is survived by his aunt, Maxine Profit of Cass City; sister in law, Edith Beitz of Hedgesville, West Virginia; step sister in law, Lee LaFave of Gagetown; cousins: Lynn (Kathie) Abke of Bad Axe and Sharon (Tom) Campbell of Port Hope and families; dearest friends: Patrick and Amy Gruehn of Owendale, Nathan (Kamryn) Gruehn and family of Sebewaing, Dustin (Brooke) Gruehn and family of Sebewaing; Godson, Jordon (Renee’) Gruehn and family of Sebewaing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Lucille Beitz; step father, Roy LaFave; step brother, Jim LaFave, step sisters: Marge (Sherwood) Rice and Marion (William) Stanton; and uncles, Harold (Madeline) Abke and Dale Abke.
LeRoy Harold Beitz, age 83, of Sebewaing, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. LeRoy was born in Unionville on April 10, 1931 to the late Clayton and Lucille (Abke) Beitz. He enjoyed being a teacher for close to 50 years. He began his career in several country schools, Sebewaing Schools and for USA Schools. He also taught drivers education. He loved farming and had a huge passion for reading. He enjoyed being outdoors, flower gardening, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, motor cycle riding, cooking and playing the organ. He is also a past Lions Club member.
Name: Kenneth J. McDonald
Age: 95
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: July 29, 2014
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church with Pastor Jerry Sutton officiating. Burial will be at Colfax Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 28, 2014 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel, Bad Axe and Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Free Methodist Church Christian Education Fund, Gideons or Donor’s Choice. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Kenneth is survived by his children, Lowell ( Beth) McDonald of Bad Axe, Wayne (Michelle) McDonald of Marlette and Joyce McDonald of Bad Axe; grandchildren, Dave (Tina) McDonald of Bad Axe, Rhonda (Allen) Robinson of Pigeon, Michelle (Mark) Russell of Marlette, Carla (Jon) Cousineau, of Tipton, Carmin (Steve) Ellis of Marlette, Jennifer (Joe) McClatchie of Marlette and Jessica (Matt) Bell of Marquette; great- grandchildren, Adrienne (Justin) Kociba, Erica McDonald, Kristen McDonald, Sydney McDonald, Kelsey Robinson, Haley Robinson, Riley Robinson, Jenna Cousineau, Nicklas Cousineau, Jasmine McClatchie, Charles McClatchie, Keagan McClatchie, Caitlin Ellis, Cole Ellis and Allicia Russell; great-great- grandchildren, Lyla Kociba and Kruz Kociba;a foster brother, Robert (Marion) Fields and a sister in-law, Betty (Bob) Goodrich and special friends, Marie Humphrey and Ron and Bev Lynn.
Kenneth J. McDonald, age 95, well known resident and business man of Bad Axe, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. Ken was born August 9, 1918 in Lincoln Township to the late Donald and Violet (Christie) McDonald. Kenneth and Mildred Kirkpatrick were united in marriage on October 10, 1940 in Marlette. She preceded him in death August 18, 1989. He attended the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. He was a World War II veteran in the United States Army and served during the Battle of the Bulge as an Infantryman. Ken was a member of the antique car club and enjoyed attending the shows when he could. He was a member of the Bad Axe Rotary Club, liked to golf, travel, especially to Florida, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He began his grocery career at A & P in Detroit. After being discharged from the army he moved to Bad Axe and started the meat locker plant. Then he worked for IGA Progressive Warehouse. Ken then started grocery stores in Essexville, Marlette and Elkton. In 1954 he opened McDonald’s IGA (currently McDonald Food and Family Center) in Bad Axe.
Name: Johanna Ross
Age: 67
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: July 29, 2014
Funeral Mass for Johanna will be on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for Johanna will be Monday from 1-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place on Monday at 7 pm in the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.Ramsey FH.com
Johanna is survived by her husband Richard Ross of Port Hope, daughter Sheryl Balsley of Oakland, Richard Ross of Pennsylvania, 2 grandchildren Matthew and Emma, and one brother Gerald Wojdyla of Port Hope.
JOHANNA ROSS, age 67 of Port Hope, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on September 20, 1946 in Detroit to the late Boleslaus and Gertrude (Zlotecki) Wojdyla. Johanna and Richard Ross were united in marriage on September 16, 1966 in Detroit. Johanna was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. She worked at EDS for 15 years in the administrative department. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family
Name: George T. Essenmacher
Age: 72
Hometown: Birch Run, MI
Funeral Date: July 28, 2014
Date of Birth: January 17, 1942
Date of Passing: July 23, 2014
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Monday, July 28 at St. Mary Church of St. Isidore Parish in Parisville. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Sunday from 1:30-9:00 pm and Monday from 10:00-11:00 am at the church only. There will be a parish vigil service Sunday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for George’s family.
George is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Josephine Essenmacher of Birch Run; six children, Craig Essenmacher of Westland, Ronald Essenmacher and his wife, Robin of Matthews, NC, Rhonda Aldrich and her husband, Todd of Perrinton, Keith Essenmacher of Rockford, Cynthia Essenmacher and Joseph King, of Okemos, Celeste Essenmacher of West Bloomfield; six grandchildren, Ryan, Maggie, Jack, Carson, Kayla and Ethan; his brothers and sisters, Julie Messing and her husband, Gordon of Carsonville, Virginia Sadro of Rapson, John Essenmacher and his wife, Nina of Armada, James Essenmacher and his wife, Viola of Imlay City, Janet Lemanski of Ruth, Cheryl Essenmacher of Metro Detroit, Bruce Essenmacher and his wife, Linda of Harbor Beach, Steve Essenmacher of Metro Detroit.
Mr. George T. Essenmacher, 72 of Birch Run, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at his residence. George was born on January 17, 1942 in Dearborn to the late George H. and Agnes (Koss) Essenmacher. He married Josephine Rutkowski on September 18, 1965 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. George was a graduate of Our Lady of Lake Huron High School. He enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Germany for over two and a half years before he was honorably discharged. George worked for the Buick Motor Division of General Motors for over 44 years before retiring in 2009.
Name: Louise Helen Walsh
Age: 89
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: July 26, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 26 2014 at 11 am at Good Shepherd Parish-St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Freiburg. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday from 1-8pm or Saturday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Friday at 7 pm at the funeral home.
Louise is survived by three daughters; Susan Schmidt of Ubly, Lucille (Bill) Burns of Ubly, Mary (Ted) Sache of Madison Heights; five sons; Ray (Diane) Walsh of Howell, Jerry (Mary) Walsh of Welling, OK, Lawrence (Carol) Walsh of Bad Axe, Wendel Walsh of Bad Axe, Chuck (Barb) Walsh of Ubly; nephew Dan (Sue) Jacoby of Reading; brothers and sisters-in-law; Louis (Rosalie) Walsh of Ubly, Joe (Patricia) Walsh of Ubly, Susan Brown of LaMesa, CA, Rita Walsh of Bad Axe, Donna Walsh of Cass City, Geraldine Walsh of Mi, Shirley Walsh of Mi; twenty-one grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Walsh; one son; Philip Walsh of GA; her parents; Harry and Vesta Sackett of Battle Creek; five siblings; Fred Sackett, Earl Sackett, Frances Caldwell, Edith Carnes, all of Battle Creek, and Marie Jacoby of Reading; one son-in-law; Joseph A. Schmidt Sr. of Ubly; one daughter-in-law; Frances Walsh of Bad Axe; one granddaughter; Jeannie M. Schmidt; one great grandson; Hezekiah Schmidt; father and mother-in-law; Walter and Susan (McMillan) Walsh of Ubly; Eight brothers and sisters-in-law; Beatrice Bauman of Battle Creek, Leo Walsh of Ubly, Mike Walsh of Ubly, Lila (Grant) Lamphere of Highland, Maurice Walsh of Ubly, Mark (Delores) Walsh of Ubly, Daniel Walsh of Farmington and Harold Brown of CA.
Louise Helen Walsh, 89 of Ubly passed away on July 22, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital of Saginaw, with family by her side. Louise was born May 4 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Harry R. and Vesta L. (Benfer) Sackett. She married Raymond W. Walsh on July 5, 1947 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Together, they made their home in Ubly, Michigan; raised nine children; and were parishioners at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish, Frieburg. Louise enjoyed reading, puzzle books, playing cards and the piano, quilting, gardening, watching soap operas, listening to old time country and gospel music, church socials, and countryside drives. She especially took pleasure in the good company of her family and friends.
Name: Mary Doreen Korn
Age: 76
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: July 25, 2014
Date of Birth: March 01, 1938
Date of Passing: July 21, 2014
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home – Gage Chapel
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home – Gage Chapel in Kinde at noon. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 am till time of service. Memorials may be made to the Port Austin Community Players, Port Austin Historical Society or to the Port Austin Township Library. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Mary is survived by her husband, Edwin of 56 years; daughters Terry McGrath of Port Austin, and Laurie (Frank) Panzek of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; sons Brian (Jackie ) Korn of Washington, Michigan and Michael (Dree) of Midland, Michigan; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; brothers Jim (Mary) Bambach and David (Leta) Bambach; and sister Lenore (James) Bright. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Terry.
Mary Doreen Korn, 76, of Port Austin, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2014 at Courtney Manor. Mary was born on March 1, 1938 in Bad Axe to the late John and Lillian (Powers) Bambach of Kinde. Mary married Edwin Korn on April 19, 1958 at St. Edward’s Church in Kinde. She graduated from Kinde High School in 1956, and then attended Central Michigan University for one year. Mary was an art teacher and teacher’s aide at Port Austin Public Schools, owned a gift shop, worked for Osentoski Reality, was the treasurer for Port Austin village, and a treasurer/secretary for the Port Austin Fire Department. She was a member of the Jr. Priscilla Club and enjoyed traveling and golfing.
Name: Robert James Prill
Age: 57
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: July 21, 2014
Date of Birth: September 14, 1956
Date of Passing: July 18, 2014
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A mass of Christian burial will take place on Monday, July 21st at 11 am at St. Michael’s Church in Port Austin. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be from 6pm – 8pm, Saturday, July 19th and from 2 – 8 pm on Sunday, July 20th with a scripture service at 7 pm at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, and at the church on Monday from 10 am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to: Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Robert is survived by his fiancé, Deanna Kidd daughter of Virgil and Delphine Peplinski of Ruth; daughter Kristy (Randy) Suerwier; sons: Bryan Prill and Gena Leitch of Elkton, Ryan Prill and Kari Briesmiester of Elkton; step sons Joshua Kidd and Erica Johnston of Bad Axe, Trent Kidd and Hannah Seibert of Port Austin; step daughter Ashley Kidd of Port Austin; grandchildren: Bailey VanValkenburgh, Gavin Prill, Logan and Madison Briesmiester; brothers Gary (Terry) Prill of Port Austin, Frank (Susan) Prill of Trenton, Florida, and Tony (Pam) Prill of Cass City; sisters Shirley (Keith) Peters of Port Austin, Cindy (Eric) Sowders of Port Austin, Bonnie Prill and Kevin Goretski of Port Austin, and Connie Prill and Dale Hartsell of Port Austin; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Marjorie Prill.
Robert James Prill, 57, of Port Austin passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2014. He was born on September 14, 1956 in Bad Axe to the late Alex and Florence (Fisher) Prill. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, helping others, carpentry and lawn care. He was a member of the Port Austin Conservation Club.
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