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.
Name: Genevieve Ann Burkett
Age: 66
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: July 22, 2014
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd at 11 am at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde. A gathering will be from 10 am – 11 am at the church. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Genevieve is survived by her husband Robert of 47 years; sons Michael (Treasa) Burkett of Kinde, Timothy Burkett and Shanda Brown of Kinde; daughter Annemarie (Daniel) Sokalski of Port Hope; sisters Virginia (Larry) Ziehm of Gagetown, Betty (Gary) Lesosky of St. Helen, Nancy (Merrit) Ligrow of Elkton, Josephine (David) Rivard of Pigeon, and Patsy (Don) Hurren of Pigeon; brothers Donald (Luanne) Lesoski of Caro, Robert Lesoski of Bay Port and Ronald (Connie) Lesoski of Sebewaing. She also is survived by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by: son William Eugene Burkett, and brothers David, Richard, and Bernard Jr. Lesoski.
Genevieve Ann Burkett, 66, of Kinde, MI passed away at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. MI on July 17, 2014. Genevieve was born on July 16, 1948 in Pigeon, MI to the late Bernard and Rosella (Balasz) Lesoski. She married Robert Burkett April 15, 1967. Genevieve loved watching the Red Wings, Tigers and Days of Our Lives. She enjoyed doing puzzles, playing card games, and scratching lotto tickets.
Name: Shirley Sophia Hartlieb
Age: 80
Hometown: Bradenton, Florida
Funeral Date: July 22, 2014
Date of Birth: November 12, 1933
Date of Passing: July 16, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
A Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Timothy Loehrke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Van Hoosen Jones Stoney Creek Cemetery in Rochester Hills. Services were also conducted on Friday, July 18, 2014 in Florida. Contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida 34217. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, PIGEON: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 9:30 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, Gunther Hartlieb; nieces, Nina Pappas, her husband, Scott and their son, Kristerfer Wellman; Lisa Pappas and her husband Michael; nephew, Airs Koustas; and sister-in-law, Judy McNamara.
Shirley Sophia Hartlieb, 80, passed away July 16, 2014 in Bradenton, Florida. She was born November 12, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to James and Florence (Hibbert) Pappas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughters, Gail Hartlieb and Kimberly Hayward; sister, Sophia Koustas; brother, Carl Pappas; brother-in-law, George Koustas; and son-in-law, Daniel Hayward. In Michigan, Shirley was a bookbinder journeywoman for a publishing company. She came from Warren, Michigan in 1980 to Manatee County, Florida where she was a member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She was a worship assistant at her churches in both Michigan and Florida. She was a member of the Caseville, Michigan Eagles Auxiliary and enjoyed painting, boating and fishing.
Name: Dora (Tiny) Grigg
Age: 86
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: July 18, 2014
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, July 18, at the Elkton United Methodist Church. Rev. DeWeerd Smith will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Thursday and at the church after 10 AM Friday. Memorials may be given to Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton United Methodist Church, Activities Fund at the Medical Care Facility or the donor’s choice and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are her daughters, Penny (Brent) Woodward of Elkton and Kitty (Bill) Sampson of Kinde; two sons, Russ (Cheryl) Grigg of Essexville and Joe (Heather) Grigg of Saginaw; her daughter-in-law, Judith Grigg of Bad Axe; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; a great great grandson; sisters-in-law, Ella Mae Hollingshead and Ilene Young both of Elkton, June Nicol of Deford and Jean Kuhn of Marian, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her son, Robert; three brothers, Nelson, Henry and Ray and five sisters, Annabelle, Marietta, Mildred, Marie, Aritta and Cecelia.
Dora “Tiny” Grigg age 86, of Elkton went home to her Lord Tuesday morning, July15, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. She was born May 15, 1928, to the late Joseph and Sarah (Carriveau) Souva at their home in Meade Twp. near Pinnebog. On May 11, 1946, she was united in marriage to Loren R. Grigg at the Methodist parsonage in Pigeon. Loren preceded her in death January 31, 2005. Tiny worked for many years at the Elkton Dairy Bar, for a time at Knechtel’s Market and had been a cook/waitress at the Lunch Bucket. She then started her own restaurant; Tiny’s Kitchen at the west edge of Elkton and operated it until taking a position at the Laker Schools Cafeteria retiring in 2004. Dora attended the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton United Methodist Church and was a member of the Elkton Historical Society. She loved playing golf, cards and bingo. She especially enjoyed cooking for large gatherings.
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Name: William (Bill) E. Smith
Age: 48
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: July 18, 2014
A gathering will take place on Friday, July 18th from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Mac Chapel at Mac Alpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Memorials may be shared to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Bill is survived by his wife, Kim of Bad Axe; sisters Betty (Greg) McKnight of Bad Axe, Colleen Smith of Bad Axe, and Nancy Smith of Bad Axe; mother in law Bev Krinkie of Caseville; brother in laws Dan Schmidt of Caseville, Michael (Krissy) Schmidt of Bad Axe; sister in law Doris Schmidt of Caseville; niece Jennifer McKnight of Bellevue, Ohio; nephews James McKnight of San Francisco, California; Seth Miekowski of Warren, Michigan and a great nephew Dylan McKnight. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph.
William (Bill) E. Smith, 48, of Bad Axe passed away on July 14, 2014. Bill was born in Bad Axe on March 4, 1966 to the late Walter H. and Elizabeth G. Smith of Pigeon. Bill married Kimberly Schmidt on September 19, 1998. William enjoyed watching & hunting deer, spending time with his family and friends and his dog, Precious.
Name: Alfred C. Jandreski
Age: 82
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: July 17, 2014
Date of Birth: March 31, 1932
Date of Passing: July 13, 2014
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral for Alfred Jandreski will be on Thursday at 11:00 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be at the Knoblock Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1-8 pm and on Thursday from 9-10:30. Burial is in St. Michael’s Church Cemetery, Port Austin. a K of C Rosary will be held Wednesday at 6:30pm with a parish vigil to follow at 7pm both at the Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth “Judy”, and his children: David (Theresa) Jandreski, Donna (Larry) Strozeski, both of Port Austin, and Clarice (Mark) Pettit of Lake Orion, and Faye (Kenneth) Kent of Chelmsford, MA. and his grandchildren: Bradley (Shannon) Strozeski, Donovan Pettit, Brittany Kent, and Stephanie Kent. Also surviving are his sister, Shirely (Dave) Upthegrove and his sister-in-law, Genevieve Jandreski. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Shane Pettit, and three brothers, Ernest, Clarence and Harold.
Alfred C, “Fergie” Jandreski, 82 of Port Austin died on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. He was born on March 31, 1932, the son of Casmire and Celia (Goretski) Jandreski. He and Ruth “Judy” Ellen Shaddock were married on May 10, 1952 in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. He lived his entire life in the Port Austin area. Fergie began working as a line man for Port Hope telephone in 1956 and retired as a project engineer from Century telephone in 1993. He was a member of the K of C from 1959 to the present, a lifetime member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and a member of the Usher’s Club for over 30 years. He attended Hellems grade school and graduated from Port Austin High School. Fergie was an avid Detroit Tiger Fan, who enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He loved to travel and spent his winters in Florida. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family.
Name: Irene G. Marsa
Age: 101
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
A funeral service will be held on July 26th at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., service at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Colfax Cemetery with a luncheon following at the Franklin Inn in Bad Axe.In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Irene’s name to the Bad Axe Schools or to the Bad Axe Historical Society. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her son Blaine and his wife, Rita of Encinitas, California; her daughter, Susan, of Rhinebeck, New York; two granddaughters, Gretchen Lee Marsa and Carolyn Marie Marsa of Encinitas, California; a grandson, Gregory Platkin and his wife Jennifer of Kingston, New York, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; brothers John and Lowell and sisters Louise and Ione.
Irene G. Marsa, 101, a former resident of Port Hope, Michigan, died July 13, 2014 in Carlsbad, California with her family by her side. Irene was born May 14, 1913 in South Haven, Michigan to Walter and Gertrude Harry. She was raised on an 80 acre farm with her siblings, John, Lowell, Louise and Ione, often growing their own food to survive during the lean years. She attended McDowell Country School and graduated South Haven High School in 1930. She attended Western Michigan University from 1930 to 1935 and received a BA in Education. Shortly thereafter, she began teaching at a consolidated school in Evart, Michigan. While attending a teacher’s mixer at Michigan State University, she met Lee A. Marsa, a fellow teacher. They wed on June 25, 1938 at her parent’s farm in South Haven. The couple then moved to their first home in St. Joseph, Michigan. Irene and Lee welcomed a daughter, Susan Lee, into the world on September 14, 1940. A son, Blaine Roy, followed a few years later on March 23, 1944. When Lee went to China as part of the UNRRA (United States Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) efforts in that country following World War II, Irene cared for her two young children alone until Lee returned. In 1948, the family moved to a 120-acre farm in Port Hope, Michigan, where they raised cattle and grain. Over the years, Irene and Lee expanded the successful farm to 240 acres. Irene resumed teaching at The Red School, a country school in Port Hope, and then accepted a position teaching 5th grade at Bad Axe Elementary School from which she retired in 1973. Lee passed away in 1980, after which Irene managed the farm until 2004. Irene was a volunteer at the Bad Axe Historical Society throughout the 1980s and 1990s, contributing to the success of events such as Log Cabin Days. She enjoyed traveling, visiting Hawaii, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Irene enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and was prolific in her correspondence with them. She loved going to the mailbox to send and receive letters almost every day. Irene moved to Rhinebeck, New York in 2004 to live with her daughter Susan and her family. In 2006, she relocated to the Brookdale Place in San Marcos, California, under the care of her son Blaine and his wife, Rita and their family.
Name: George W. Baur
Age: 98
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: July 15, 2014
Date of Birth: February 28, 1916
Date of Passing: July 11, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hayes United Methodist Church, Scheurer Hospital, or the charity of donor’s choice. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Monday, July 14 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
He is survived by three sons and a daughter: Tom (Jeanne) Baur of Ault, Colorado, Randy (Lorna) Baur of Bay Port, Bill (Elaine) Baur of Flushing, and Patricia (Robert) Lum of Flint; grandchildren: Cheryl (Alex), Leanne (Michelino), Andrew (Haley), and Matthew (Vanessa); step grandchildren, Darrin (Kara) and David (Robin); great-grandchildren: Sydney, William, Lydia, Luke, Owen, Ava, Massimo, Gia, and Makenzie; step great-grandchildren Andrew and Matthew; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Norman A. Baur.
George W. Baur, 98 of Bay Port, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born at home in McKinley Township, Huron County, on February 28, 1916, and was the son of William B. and Maude (Gwinn) Baur. George lived on the family farm all his life, and was the third-generation owning and operating the farm that first began in 1889. He actively operated it until his retirement in 1981. George attended Mud Creek Grade School and graduated from Bay Port High School in 1934. He married Esther Ittner of Auburn Michigan on June 6, 1942 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beaver Township, Bay County, and she preceded him in death on January 28, 2012. George co-organized the Huron County Junior Farm Bureau, and was a Junior Farm Bureau Member. He was a Farm Bureau life member and Mud Creek community action group member. He was elected to the Huron County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, serving as secretary of the Board just before there was a county office building. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Co-op Elevator and Oil Company, serving 13 years-nine years as president. George was a member of McKinley Township Board of Review, a member of the Pigeon Rotary Club, with a Paul Harris Fellowship of Rotary Foundation. He has served on Scheurer Hospital Board of Trustees, and is a member of the hospital Humanitarian Club. George was a member of Scenic Golf & Country Club for 20 years, and a life member of Hayes United Methodist Church. George enjoyed visiting with family members and friends around home as well as at Las Olas Beach Club at Satellite Beach, Florida.
Name: Roger Earl Affholter
Age: 53
Hometown: Bad Axe Mi
Funeral Date: Not Available
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church in Bad Axe. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe
Parents - Roger W. and Sandra Affholter, Port Hope; 1 daughter - Dara Affholter, Mesquite, Texas; 1 brother - Michael (Vicki) Affholter, Bad Axe; 1 nephew - Will Affholter, Bad Axe; 1 niece - Marissa Affholter, Bad Axe.
Born in Wyandotte, son of Roger W. and Sandra (Sage) Affholter. He married Denise Graham April 4, 1987 in Dallas, Texas. He was employed as an MRI Technician for various hospitals and clinics. He was a member of the American Power Boat Association and enjoyed golf and hockey.
Name: Guadalupe V. Quiroga
Age: 83
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: July 14, 2014
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14th from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Francis Borgia Church in Pigeon. A Christian mass will be from 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. with a luncheon to follow at the church hall. Memorials may be offered to St. Francis Borgia Church in Pigeon. Condolences may be shared online at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Maria; step-son Fidel Hernandez of Saginaw, MI; Guadalupe Lambardo & family of San Maros, TX; Juan (Carol) Reyes & family of Detroit, MI; Bertha (Ruben) Olivo & family of Detroit, MI; Linda (Gilberto) Yepez & family of Pittsburg, PA; Rosita (Gene) Mascorro & family of Bad Axe, MI; Yolanda Zinger of Kalamazoo, MI; Guadalupe (Delia) Quiroga & family of Saginaw, MI; Arturo (Eileen) Quiroga & family of Allen Park, MI; Jean O’Brien and friend Donnie & family of Florida; Joan Quiroga and friend Rick & family of Tucson, AZ; Carmelita (Jeffrey) Bedford & family of Caseville, MI; Miguel (Stacy) Rodriquez & family of Ohio; and Smiley Villa from Mt. Clemens, MI. Guadalupe was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Celestina Quiroga of Caseville, daughter Dorothy Wilson of Detroit and daughter Esperanza Pena of San Marcos, TX.
Guadalupe V. Quiroga, 83 of Caseville, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 10, 2014 at Huron Medical Center. He was a resident of Courtney Manor. He was born on June 19, 1931 in Concepcion, Texas to the late Maurizio and Juanita (Villa) Quiroga. Guadalupe married the late Celestina Rodriguez in 1959. Our beloved mother. He then re-married Maria Carmona in May 1995. He was a resident of Caseville for 36 years. Guadalupe worked for Wallace Stone Plant in Bay Port for 36 years. He enjoyed fishing, barbequing and big time wrestling. Guadalupe mostly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a wonderful father who loved & enjoyed his children & grandchildren very much. He will be greatly missed by his children and all grandchildren.
Name: Raymond Gibson
Age: 81
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: July 12, 2014
Date of Birth: December 08, 1932
Date of Passing: July 09, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Church in Ubly, Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 1:30-8:30 pm and Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am at St. John Church only. There will be a parish vigil service Friday evening at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to St. John Building Fund or the donor’s choice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Ray’s family.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Louise of Ubly; two daughters, Richell (Paul) Leslie of Raleigh, NC, Doreen (Jimmy) Elliason of Raleigh, NC; three grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Sophie Sawle of Clinton Township, Florence (Frank) Mattis of Dearborn Heights, Martha Krug of Bad Axe, Joann (Richard) Stros of Port Hope; one brother-in-law, Richard Krug of Ubly. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Denice on September 27, 1990; his twin sister, four sisters-in-law and their husbands, Gertrude (Stanely) Glaza, Ruth Krug, Ann (Ira) Leppek and Irene (Lou) Osentoski; five brothers-in-law, Ken Sawle, Vern Kr
Mr. Raymond Gibson, 81 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Raymond was born on December 8, 1932 in Fairhaven, Vermont to the late Raymond B. Sr. and Elizabeth (Jones) Gibson. He married Louise Briolat on September 14, 1957 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Ray attended St. Mary Catholic High School and was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, Fairhaven, Vermont. Ray served as a Marine is the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart, UN Service medal, Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service medal, Korean Service medal and a Silver Star medal. Ray was a member of the American Legion Post # 197 of Harbor Beach. He worked in sales and retired from Icon Paper Company in Detroit in 1998. Ray and Louise then moved to Ubly, but enjoyed travelling to Arizona and Florida. Ray was a member of the Ubly Community Club and Ubly Heights Golf and Country Club. He enjoyed fishing, reading and the tractor pulls at the Ubly Homecoming.
Name: Linda F. Wrobel
Age: 67
Hometown: Ubly, Mi
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: February 01, 1947
Date of Passing: July 09, 2014
Funeral Home: Macalpine Funeral Home
A private mass has been held. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Linda is survived by her husband, Floyd; daughters Lori (Ed) Sadro of Ubly, Lisa (Ray) Stec of Caro, Angie (Jim) Iwankovitsch of Clarkston, and Amy (Dave) Retan of Caro; eight grandchildren; brother Norman (Beatrice) Franzel of Reese; sister Carolyn (Cliff) Davis of Deckerville and several nieces and nephews.
Linda F. Wroubel, 67, of Ubly, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014. She was born February 1, 1947 in Bad Axe to the late Albert & Mary (Dropieski) Franzel. Linda married Floyd Wroubel on September 5, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle.
Name: Troy Mark Osentoski
Age: 40
Hometown: Sandusky, MI
Funeral Date: July 25, 2014
Date of Birth: April 16, 1974
Date of Passing: July 08, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The memorial Mass for Troy will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 25 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd parish in Frieburg. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Visitation with Troy’s family will be at St. Ignatius Church on Friday from 10:00-11:00 am. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Troy’s family.
Troy is survived by his wife, Stephanie Fain; his daughter, Madison; his father, Lawrence Osentoski of Bad Axe; his mother, Lana Padilla of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers, Barry Osentoski of Virginia Beach, VA, Joshua I. Nichols and his wife, Nadine of Las Vegas, NV; aunts, Kimberly Shemka, Rita Osentoski, Kelly Langenburg, Kari Walsh; uncles Craig Walsh, Bryan Walsh and Daryl Walsh. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pete “Mark” and Delores “Evelyn” Walsh ; paternal Floyd and Lucille Osentoski; three uncles, Randy Walsh, Robert Osentoski and Harry Osontoski, two aunts, Harriet Lamke & Marion Sopsich; two cousins, baby David Nichols and Ashley Walsh.
Troy was a 1992 graduate of Cass City High School. He attended Community College of Southern, NV. Troy’s passion was golf and it showed in his dedication for his high school team. He was very proud to have held the hole in one state record. He was a valued employee with Kiesub Electric for 15 years before he suffered a serious work related injury that he never fully recovered from. For the past three years, Troy fulfilled his life with his love of following all the Michigan sports teams.
Name: Theatta M Picklo
Age: 97
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: July 11, 2014
Date of Birth: August 01, 1916
Date of Passing: July 08, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday at the Elkton Missionary Church with visitation from 3 to 8 PM Thursday and after 10 AM Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Elkton Missionary Church or World Partners Missions.
Surviving are three sons, Paul Picklo of Pigeon, Alan Picklo of Katy, TX and Terry (Laurie) Picklo of Magnolia, TX; her daughter, Sheila (Lowell) Gisel of Midland; 12 grandchildren, Kevin, Tricia, Lora, Nicholas, Nathaniel, Dan, Steve, Katie, Stephanie, Courtney, Tiffany and Whitney; 14 great grandchildren and her sister, Lovina Kimbel. Preceding her in death was her husband Ray in 1988 and her son, James in 1979.
She was born August 1, 1916 in Deckerville to the late Clyde and Frances (Hewett) Shupe. Theatta was a 1932 graduate of Bad Axe High School and received her degree in teaching from Taylor University, Upland, Indiana in 1937. That fall she began her teaching career at Owendale High School. Nine years later she went to the Bad Axe High School where she taught for three years. On January 26, 1946 she was united in marriage to Ray N. Picklo at the Colfax United Missionary Church. Theatta took time off from teaching to raise a family, then in 1961, she taught at the new Laker High School for 3 years before moving into the guidance counselor’s position, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Elkton Missionary Church and enjoyed raising roses and gardening. In her free time she would read, knit, play cards and dominoes. Theatta had a very strong faith and demonstrated this faith through service to her church and missions, and through her ongoing outreach to others in the community.
Name: Gale L VanBrande
Age: 65
Hometown: Pinnebog
Funeral Date: July 12, 2014
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Rev. Nancy Bitterling, pastor of the Pinnebog United Methodist Church will officiate with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Yale. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 PM Friday and after 10 AM Saturday. Memorials may be given to the Pinnebog United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda; three children, Pat (Sabrina) VanBrande of Fort Gratiot, Steve VanBrande of Yale and Holly VanBrande; a grandson, Caiden VanBrande; his brother, Marshall VanBrande of Port Huron and three sisters, Sharlene Scarborough of Port Huron, Joann VanBrande of Port Sanilac and Leola Malcom of Colorado. Preceding him in death were his foster parents, James and Mary O’Neil.
Gale L VanBrande age 65 of Pinnebog formerly of Yale died Monday evening, July 7, at his home from multiple health problems. He was born May 11, 1949 in Port Huron to the late Leon and Nola (Cahoon) VanBrande. After high school he served in the US Navy for four years. On August 1, 1981 he was united in marriage to Brenda K. Baur at the Yale Methodist Church. They lived in Imlay City for eight years, then moved to Yale. Gale was employed with General Motors for over 27 years, retiring in 1995 for health reasons. In 2007, they moved to the Pinnebog area. Gale was the out of doors type, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, mostly to the U P and was a hobby farmer raising chickens, turkeys, etc. He was also a handyman mechanic always working on or building something.
Name: Sandra K Harbin
Age: 50
Hometown: Lake Township
Funeral Date: July 10, 2014
Date of Birth: January 31, 1964
Date of Passing: July 06, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Thursday, there will be no public services. Memorials may be given to Leader Dog or the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcElkton.com
Surviving are her daughter, Courtney Underhill of Oregon; a granddaughter, Aleeyah; her mother, Dorothy Graf of Pigeon; four siblings, Cathy (John) Clark of Lake Twp., Karen (Jay) Brewer of Roscommon, Ken (Kathy) Graf of Bluntville, TN and Carol Drabek of Caseville; nine nieces & nephews and seven great nieces & nephews. Preceding her in death was a granddaughter, Alyssa Underhill in 2010.
She was born January 31, 1964 in Pigeon to the Dorothy (Metzger) Graf and the late Georg Graf. Sandy grew up in the Pigeon area and was a 1982 graduate of Laker High School. In 1983, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Harbin in Fort Wayne, IN. Sandy lived near Gotts Corner until moving to Harlingen, TX in 1999, where she provided home health care services. She returned to Lake Twp. a week ago to be nearer family, because of her failing health. Sandy enjoyed and followed NASCAR circuit faithfully.
Name: Shirley E. Hogan
Age: 86
Hometown: Filion, MI
Funeral Date: July 08, 2014
Funeral Services for Shirley E. Hogan will be 11:00 am Tuesday, at the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde, MI. Visitation will begin on Sunday from 7:00-9:00 pm, on Monday from 12 noon until 9:00 pm and on Tuesday from 9:00 am until the time of service at 11:00:00. Burial will be in the Colfax Cemetery.
Shirley is survived by three daughters: Patricia (Ken) Pratt, Filion; Kathleen (Alan) Periso, Elkton; and Dorothy (Bob) Shinault, Filion. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Leland (Cece) Pratt, Jody (Rob) Muntz, Sheila (Ron) Tyll, Jarrett (Sarah) Pratt, Brian (Kery) Periso, Tina (Steve) Schuette, Danielle (Eric) Krohn, and Guy (Sarah) Shinault, Her Great-Grandchildren: Megan Garifo, Sadie and Shyann Muntz, Dominick, Dalton and Dustin Tyll, Lana, Levi, Asher and Kaleb Pratt, Kade, Layne Periso, Mitchell, Collin and Cameron Schuette, Deagan, Larkin, Niah, and Cai Krohn Also survinving are her brothers, John (Margaret) Clark and William (Betty Lou) Clark.
Shirley E. Hogan, 86, of Filion, MI died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe, Michigan. She was born August 23, 1927, the daughter of Henry E. Clark and Elizabeth “Daniels” Clark in Detroit, Michigan. She and Walter “Bud” Hogan were married on August 24, 1945 in St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Redford, Michigan. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1997. Shirley was a member and vestry member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bad Axe. She was a past member of Pinnebog Child Study Club and Riverdale School PTA. Shirley worked at Little’s “Children’s” Clothing Store and Detroit Lenders Clearing House. Shirley enjoyed being a mother, grandmother and sister and loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed crocheting doilies and afghans; knitting; flower gardening; sewing & canning. She also loved to travel, visit on the phone and go to TOPPS meetings.
Name: Frank J. Particka
Age: 81
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: July 08, 2014
Date of Birth: November 21, 1932
Date of Passing: July 04, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 8 at Good Shepherd Parish, St. Ignatius Church in Frieburg with military honors. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Monday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Tuesday form 10:00-11:00 am at the church only. There will be a parish vigil service on Monday evening at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Family Discretionary Fund or the donor’s choice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Frank’s family
Frank is survived by five sons, Timothy (Joan) Particka of Ubly, Steven (Luann) Particka of Sandusky, Douglas (Gwendolyn) Particka of Snover, Frank (Kay) Particka of Ubly, Brian (Tonya) Particka of Saginaw; two daughters, Barbara (Tom) Morefield of Knoxville, TN and Christina (Robert) Henze of Summertown, TN; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Aloysious “Loysi”, Anthony “Tony”, Alexander “Al” and Florian “Floyd”.
Mr. Frank J. Particka, 81 of Ubly, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 21, 1932 in Detroit to the late Frank M. and Anna (Goniwicha) Particka. He married Phyllis Sample on October 1, 1960 with whom he had seven children. He then married Donna Hill in Bad Axe in November of 1999. Mr. Particka attended Frieburg County School and Ubly Community School. He served in the Marine Corp from 1954 until 1957. He then farmed the family farm for over 30 years. He worked as a builder, on road construction and finally retired from Gemini Plastics in 2011 after 20 years employment. His true love was searching for treasures, whether at an auction sale or just on the side of the road.
Name: Vernita Ruth McPhail
Age: 95
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: July 07, 2014
Date of Birth: August 25, 1918
Date of Passing: July 02, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussima Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with Pastor Michael Boyer officiating. Burial will follow in Silver Lawn Cemetery, Sebewaing. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Her survivors include her children: Daryl (Faith) McPhail of St. Charles, Charles (Lynn) McPhail of Houston, Texas, Kathy (Sid) Heyl of Bay City, Thomas (Elaine) McPhail of Bay City, and David McPhail of Jackson; daughter-in-law, Joan McPhail of Owendale; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; siblings: Arlene Ross of St. Clair, Nina Alexander of Linden, Maxine (Vern) Winters of Sebewaing, Patricia Sontag of Cass City, Don (Alice) Wissner of Owendale, Glen (Jean) Wissner of Sebewaing, and Gerald Wissner of Pigeon; sisters-in-law, Katie and Patricia Wissner; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sons, James and Robert; sisters, Esther Cochrane, Mildred Polley, and Aldine Voss; and brothers, Owen and Kenneth Wissner.
In her younger years, Vernita worked at the Owendale Hotel. She then worked for J.P. Burroughs at the Bach Elevator and in the Elkton office, retiring at age 72. She enjoyed making rag rugs with her loom and spending time with her family. She often worked in her yard. Vernita was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linkville (Pigeon), where she helped with the preparation and mailing of the church newsletter and taught Sunday School in her earlier years. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid.
Name: Louisa Jane Williams
Age: 85
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: July 07, 2014
Services will be held Monday, July 7, 2014 at 12 p.m. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the service time at 12 noon.
Surviving are 2 sons; Leonard Shepherd of Bad Axe, Ron (Debra) Smith of Ubly. 3 daughters; Linda Phillips of Harbor Beach, Judith Michalski of Port Austin, Gloria (Gerald) Kowaleski of Columbiaville. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by; her parents George and Clara (Shepherd) Ottinger.
Louisa Jane Williams, age 85, of Port Austin, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on December 30, 1928 in Port Hope. She married Frederick S. Williams on August 12, 1983 in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2001. "Jane" was a member of the Ladies Axillary of the American Legion in Port Austin.
Name: Marvin J. Mausolf
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: July 04, 2014
Funeral services for Marv will be held Friday, July 4 at 10 am at Our Lady of Lake Church. Burial will follow at OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Marv will be at Ramsey Funeral Home on Thursday, from 1 to 8 pm, with a Vigil service at 7 pm. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9 am until the time of service at 10am. Military Honors will be given by the Harbor Beach VFW. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made to the family discretionary fund.
Marv is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marlene of Harbor Beach; four children – Mark (Shelly) of Harbor Beach, Wayne (Mary) of Harbor Beach, Glenn (Renee) of Warren, Gail (Jeff) Wolschleger of Memphis; and son-in-law, Mark Thomas of South Lyon. Marv is also survived by seventeen grandchildren – Eric (Jami) Mausolf, Cari (Andy) Sherman, Jason (Carrie) Mausolf, Chris Mausolf, Erinn Mausolf (Grant Champagne), Ross (Kim) Mausolf, Tyler Mausolf, Melissa Mausolf, Matthew Mausolf, Olivia Mausolf, Brandon (Cindy) Bischer, Bryce Bischer (fiancé Desiree), Lindsey Bischer, Wesley Wolschleger, Brad (Brittani) Thomas, Bryan Thomas, and Amanda Thomas. Marv is survived by eight great-grandchildren – Ethan and Aiden Mausolf, Isabella and Kiptyn Sherman, Jaxon Mausolf, Harper Champagne, Marshall Mausolf, and Kailey Bischer. Marv is also survived by siblings – Collette Grekowicz, Charlotte (Leon) Baker, Don (Arley) Mausolf, Elaine (Pete) Scherba, Jean (Ron) Armstrong, Sharon (Jim) Schornack, Warren (Jackie) Mausolf; and his sister-in-law, Marie Mausolf. Marv is also survived by several brother- and sister-in-laws. Marv was preceded in death by his daughter – Donna Thomas, his brother - Orville Mausolf, his sister – Doreen Wruble, and his brother-in-law – Bill Grekowicz.
Marvin J. Mausolf, 81, of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 1, 2014. He was born on July 22, 1932 to Joseph and Mayme (Kramer) Mausolf. Marv served in the Korean War from 1954-1956. He met the love of his life, Marlene Booms, in 1956. They later married at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ruth in 1957. Marv spent his working years at Malloy Manufacturing in Detroit, Booms Silo, and for the Huron County Road Commission. After his retirement in 1994, Marv spent his time hauling beets for Schornack Farms and Bischer Farms and driving fertilizer truck for Crop Production Services. Marv was an avid gardener; he was especially excited to plant his radishes and peas as early as possible. He enjoyed doing yard work, specifically mowing the lawn. Marv took pleasure in fox hunting and fishing, particularly with his children. He enjoyed attending sporting events, especially when he had the chance to watch his grandchildren play. Marv was a fan of the Tigers and the Pistons, and watched the games as often as possible. He passed the time doing his “homework”, which were his word searches. Most recently he enjoyed bingo.
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