Name: Helen Herman
Age: 91
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: June 02, 2014
Date of Birth: September 19, 1922
Date of Passing: May 30, 2014
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation is Monday, June 2, 2014 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home, in Sebewaing, from 2-8pm. The funeral service is Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Helen is survived by her children: Marie Kindler of Sebewaing, Ronald (Catherine) Herman of Bay City and Michael (Deborah) Herman of Sebewaing; Eleven grandchildren: Lorrie (Allen) Sakon, Scott (Gloria) Gainforth, Rod Gainforth, Roxane (John) Schlund, Lee (Jenny) Gainforth, Lief Herman, Lance Herman, Lisa (Kevin) Smith, Julie (David) Mammel, Michael (Tracy) Herman and Matthew (Sarah) Herman; Nineteen great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren, who affectionately call her Busia; one sister, Clara Story; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her five brothers: Steve, Stanley, Edward, Joseph and Daniel Pluta; three sisters: Mary Mironuk, Bertha Wiech, Stella Ludwing; and great grandson, William Gainforth.
Helen Herman, age 91, of Sebewaing, passed away at her home on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was born September 19, 1922 in Sheridan Township, Huron County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Polish immigrants, the late Peter and Mary Pluta. She married Edgar Herman in 1939. Helen worked at Sportman’s Bar in Sebewaing and at Scenic Convalescent Home in Pigeon. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Sebewaing where she enjoyed helping with funeral luncheons. Her greatest joy has always been being with and helping her family. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, refinishing furniture, painting, varnishing, gardening, canning and cooking Polish foods.
Name: Ruth R Krug
Age: 83
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: June 02, 2014
Date of Birth: August 23, 1930
Date of Passing: May 29, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am, Monday June 2 at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Rev. Patrick O’ Connor, pastor of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Midland will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Sunday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Monday from 10:00-11:00 am at the church only. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary on Sunday at 4:00 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Good Shepherd Parish Building Fund or the donor’s choice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your condolences and sign the guest book for Ruth’s family.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Richard “Dick” Krug of Ubly; two sons, Gregory and his wife, Florie of Chesterfield Township, Alan and his wife, Kimberly of Port Huron; 6 grandchildren, Christopher (Sarah) Krug, Nicholas (Cara) Krug, Jessica Krug, Kristie (Ryan) Dobbie, Chelsea Ewart and Shane Ewart; 6 great grandchildren, Noah, Brooklyn, Jaycee and Jaxon Dobbie, Alexander Ferrera, Nolan Rybarczyk; five sisters, Gertrude Glaza of Ubly, Sophie Sawle of Clinton Township, Florence (Frank) Mattis of Dearborn Heights, Martha Krug of Bad Axe, Louise (Ray) Gibson of Ubly . Ruth was preceded in death by one daughter, Cindy Krug, four brothers, Ervin, Stanley, Clemence and Henry Briolat; two sisters, Ann Leppek and Irene Osentoski.
Mrs. Ruth R. Krug, 83 of Ubly, passed away Thursday morning, May 29, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on August 23, 1930 in Ubly to the late Roman and Pauline (Pollum) Briolat. She married Richard Krug on May 15, 1954 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ubly. Ruth was a 1949 graduate of Ubly High School. She worked various jobs in Warren and was a Parapro with the Macomb ISD for nine years. She was a parishioner at St. Martin De Porres Church in Warren for 29 years. Ruth and Richard moved to Ubly in 1991. She was a parishioner at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Church in Ubly and an honorary member of the St. John Christian Mothers. Ruth enjoyed golf, bowling, travelling, camping and trips to the casino.
Name: David Crawford Stewart
Age: 77
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: July 01, 2014
Date of Birth: November 08, 1936
Date of Passing: May 28, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at noon on Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 am until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Caseville Kiwanis scholarship fund in his memory. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his children, Gregory (Cathy) of Clarkston, Laura Stewart (Monica Foust) of New York City, Mark (Mia) of Dearborn and Amy Stewart (Troy Detrick) of Los Altos, California; grandchildren Andrew, Sophia, Andrei, Abby, Katie, Logan and Zoe; and by his sister Ruth Sample of Dearborn.
David was born November 8, 1936 in Dearborn to the late Andrew and Sara (Crawford) Stewart. He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1954. On February 16, 1963 he married Sally Trego at the Dearborn E.U.B. Church. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2012. Together with his wife, they settled in Dearborn and raised their family there. He worked at Ford Motor Company for 37 years, and was an active member and past-President of the Dearborn Kiwanis Club. In 1998 Dave and Sally moved to Caseville, and Dave remained active with Kiwanis and by supporting Sally's work with the local Chamber of Commerce.
Name: Shirley A. Butch
Age: 78
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: May 30, 2014
Date of Birth: May 19, 1936
Date of Passing: May 25, 2014
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 Friday at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde. Visitation will be held at the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde on Thursday, from 1-9 pm and at the Church on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of Mass. There will be a vigil on Thursday evening at 8:00 in the funeral home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bad Axe, Michigan.
Shirley is survived by her children: Beverly A. (George) Maul of Kinde, Barbara M. (Steven) Kanaski of Filion, and Dennis L. (Jacque) Butch of Erie, Michigan and her grandchildren: Corey (Jane Loegel) Kanaski, Kelley (Justin Stanford) Kanaski, Kayla (Jason Pedler) Kanaski, Kimberlyn Kanaski, Jessica Butch, Jacob Butch, Kaileigh Butch, Marleigh Butch and one great-granddaughter, Mya Stanford. She is also survived her brother, Dale J. (Joni) Thompson of Saginaw, her Aunt and God Mother, Genevieve O’Neil and her brothers-in-law: John, Thomas, & Willard Butch, and. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jerome and her brother=in=law, Dennis J. Butch, who she cared for from 1987 to 2011.
Shirley A. Butch, 78, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 with her family by her side She was born May 19, 1936 the daughter of the late Clayton and Agnes (Mousseau) Thompson in Mead Township. She and Melvin L Butch were married in St. Felix Catholic Church on October 20, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1996. She was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Shirley and Melvin owned and operated Butch’s Restaurant in Kinde, and Shirley cooked at North Huron Schools for many years. She was a Senior Meal Sight manager at the Human Development Commission in Bad Axe, Michigan. She and her husband were foster parents to 26 foster Children. She enjoyed cooking, loved flowers and gardening and valued her faith and her family.
Name: Willidean Deane Corbishley
Age: 83
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: May 29, 2014
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 1 P.M. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sandusky, MI. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday from 3-8 P.M. or Thursday at the Greenwood Cemetery just prior to the service time at 1 P.M
Survived by: 1 son-Charles F. Corbishley of Bad Axe. 2 daughters- Connee Schmidt of Mason. Catherine (Michael) Carmody of Bath. 6 grandchildren-Charles S. (Chelsea) Corbishley of Bad Axe. Christopher Corbishley of Lansing. Erika Schmidt of Lansing. Nathaniel Carmody of Bath Nicholas Carmody of Bath. Benjamin Carmody of Bath. 1 Great-Grandson-Fisher Graham Corbishley of Bad Axe. Predeceased by: 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Willidean “Deane” Corbishley, age 83, of Bad Axe, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on August 12, 1930 in Hume Township, daughter of the late Frederick Thomas and Lydia (Stewart) Willard. She married Charles R. Corbishley on March 21, 1952 in Sandusky, MI. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2013. Deane was a manager and a seamstress for over 60 years at Corbishley’s Menswear in Bad Axe. She had been a member of the Bad Axe Womens Club, a past boy scout leader, an amateur ham radio operator, and served as a board member for the Bad Axe Library, where she had been instrumental in the planning and building of the current Bad Axe Library.
Name: Joyce Willard
Age: 82
Hometown: Port Austin, formerly of Port Huron
Funeral Date: May 30, 2014
Date of Birth: February 29, 1932
Date of Passing: May 24, 2014
Funeral Home: Smith Family Funeral Home
A memorial service will take place at 11 AM Friday in the Smith Family Funeral Home - North, 1525 Hancock Street with The Rev. William Wright of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-8 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Austin Twp. Library. www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Joyce leaves behind her children, Mark (Janet) Willard, and Julie (Mark) Maxwell, her 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (fiancé Jeffrey Richards) Maxwell, Brian Maxwell, Brandon Willard, and Brooke Willard, and a nephew Jon Edwards. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jessie Berriman.
Joyce Willard, age 82, of Port Austin and formerly of Port Huron died May 24, 2014 in Blue Water Hospice Home after a short illness. She was born February 29, 1932 in San Luis Obispo, California and was raised in Cass City, Michigan. She lived and worked in Port Huron for over 30 years, and for the past 25 years in Port Austin. She married Hal Willard on June 27, 1953 in Cass City. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1968. Joyce worked as a school secretary for many years at Central High School, Woodrow Wilson, and Port Huron Northern. When her children were young, she established the Lakeport School Library and in retirement, enjoyed working at the Port Austin Twp. Library. She was Treasurer of the Broken Rocks Association in Port Austin for many years. She enjoyed living on Lake Huron. Joyce always welcomed friends, family and anyone who wanted to stop by to talk and enjoy her view. She was widely known for being strong, intelligent, independent, loving and generous.
Name: Madelyn Schrader
Age: 87
Hometown: Ubly,MI
Funeral Date: May 28, 2014
Date of Birth: January 23, 1927
Date of Passing: May 22, 2014
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 28 at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 5:00-9:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 am at the church only. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:30. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to the donor’s choice.
Madelyn is survived by one son, Ken (Sue) Beaudin of Midland; one daughter-in-law, Carol Beaudin of Ubly; two step-daughters, Barbara Ruthig of Ubly and Shelly (Paul) Alent of Minden City; one step-son, Gary (Cindy) Schrader of Centerville, MI; grandchildren, Joshua and Jason Beaudin and his special friend, Samantha Schultz, all of Midland, Jeanene (Rick) Schmidt of Ubly, Beth Beaudin-Seiler (Ryan Seiler) of Battle Creek, Sarah John (Jeremy) Hoagland of Anthem, AZ, Kyle, Stacy and Jake Beaudin of Bad Axe; step grandchildren, Richard (Amy), Kevin and Lisa Schrader of Greenville, SC, Kelly (Dennis) Wolschlager of Bad Axe, Greg (Anesa) Ruthig of Ubly, Jason (Corinne) Ruthig of Macomb Township, Melissa (Fred) Pallas of Ubly, Nicole (Tom) Jacobs of Freeland, Devon (Chad) Stoddard of Glendale, AZ; Gary Jr., Rhiannon and Vanessa Schrader of Bad Axe, Kaylyn, Madison, and Peyton Schrader, all of Centerville, MI; ; several great grandchildren; one brother, John (Sue) Frederick of Schulenberg, TX; one sister, Marsha (Paul) Schell of Traverse City; one sister-in-law, Florence Schrader of Ubly; several nieces and nephews. Madelyn was preceded in death by her sons, John and Frederick “Joe” Beaudin, one step-son, Richard Schrader, one step-son-in-law, David Ruthig; one great grandson, Beau Matthew Seiler; her brothers, George, Max, Jacob, Joseph and Robert Frederick ; her sisters and their husbands, Mary (Fred) Berger, Anne (Joseph) Money, Helen (Jack) Woods, Jean (Ray) Weber; one brother-in-law, Gerald Schrader; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou Geboski and her husband, John.
Mrs. Madelyn Schrader, 87 of Ubly, joined her loved ones in God’s heavenly kingdom on May 22, 2014 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Madelyn was born on January 23, 1927 in Sandusky to the late Jacob and Lena (Rump) Frederick. She married Fernand Beaudin on April 22, 1946 in Bad Axe with whom she had three sons, Ken, John and Frederick “Joe” Beaudin. She married Verne Schrader on August 8, 1974 in Port Austin. He preceded her in death January 18, 1980. Madelyn was a 1945 graduate of Bad Axe High School. She worked at Huron Memorial Hospital for many years as the manager of the medical transcription department. Madelyn was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Church of Ubly and an Honorary Christian Mother. She was a member of the Ubly Community Club and performed in the Ubly Alabama Jubilees. She enjoyed reading, bowling, playing cards and traveling. She was an avid University of Michigan football fan. Her most favorite time was spent at her summer home up in Port Austin with her family and friends.
Name: Suzanne Suzie Bachman
Age: 58
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: May 28, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 at 11a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 from 1-8p.m. or Wednesday at the church from 10a.m. until the service time at 11a.m. A scripture service will be offered on Tuesday at 7p.m. at the funeral home.
Survived by: Husband-Christopher Bachman of Bad Axe. 1 son-Brett (Becky) Bachman of Bad Axe. 2 daughters-Lacey Bachman of Stevens Point, Wisconsin and Michelle Bachman of Bad Axe. Mother and Father-in-law Phyllis Bachman and the late George Bachman of Fenton. 2 brothers-Edward Ackley of Flint and Martin Ackley of DeWitt. 1sister-Joni (Robert) Bahra of Williamsburg. 2 grandchildren-Brady and Bailey Bachman of Bad Axe.
Suzanne “Suzie” Bachman, age 58, of Bad Axe, formerly of Flint, passed away on Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on June 8th, 1955 in Flint, daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Lacey) Ackley. She married Christopher Bachman on May 22nd, 1976 in Flint. Suzie enjoyed doing crafts, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She especially liked being with her grandchildren.
Name: Farnum Russell Willis
Age: 88
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: May 27, 2014
Date of Birth: September 27, 1925
Date of Passing: May 21, 2014
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Elkton Missionary Church, with Rev. Stewart Justin officiating. Burial with military honors will take place following the service at Grant Township Cemetery. VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Monday, May 26 1-8 p.m. AND AT ELKTON MISSIONARY CHURCH: Tuesday, May 27 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com The family extends their sincere thanks to Hospice Advantage for the care given to Willis during his final days, and especially to the wonderful staff at the Rose Garden for the loving care and support to Willis and June. You all are truly like members of our family.
Willis is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, June; children, Gloria (Jerry) Laughlin of Caseville, Darwin (Kimberly) Farnum of Gilbert, Arizona, and “foster daughter” Bonnie Perry of Bad Axe; grandchildren, Jessica and Nicholas Farnum of Arizona; brother-in-law, Jerry Winchester of Cass City; and many nieces and nephews.
Willis Russell Farnum, age 88 of Pigeon, died peacefully on May 21, 2014 at his home at Rose Garden Assisted Living, while under hospice care. He was born September 27, 1925 in Owendale, and was the only child of the late John “Jack” and Daisy (Smith) Farnum. Willis graduated from Owendale High School in 1941, after which he served in the European Theater with the U.S. Army for four years during WWII. He was a very proud veteran, and was a member of the VFW Post 2236 in Pigeon. Upon discharge from the service, he returned to Owendale and was employed there at Automotive Industries as a foreman. On June 17, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jessie June Winchester at Gagetown, Michigan, and they have celebrated almost 64 years of marriage. Willis and June made their home in Owendale until moving to the Rose Garden in 2011 due to health reasons. Willis and his father operated the Peoples Oil & Gas Shell station in Owendale, where he was always the “friendly fuel oil delivery man” to many families and homes. Upon the closing of the service station he was employed at Marlette Homes until their closing. He then became the first bus driver for the newly established Thumb Area Transit in 1981, where he was employed until his retirement in 1986. He proudly served as past Mayor and a member of the Council for the Village of Owendale, and also as a member of the Fire Department for 50 years. Willis enjoyed bowling on a team for many years, playing his guitar and harmonica, and singing. He attended Elkton Missionary Church.
Name: Jadie "Jadis" Edward Periso
Age: 91
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: May 23, 2014
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2014 at Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Brad Speirs of Novesta Church of Christ officiating. Interment is in Novesta Township Cemetery, Cass City. Pallbearers are Jadie Periso, Matt Johnson, Frankie Periso, Edward Periso, Roger Guthrie, Cory Ruth, Corbin Ruth, and Gary Periso. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Military honors under the direction of the US Army and Cass City VFW Post #3644. Visitation: 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014.
Jadie is survived by his long time companion, Janet Carol Guthrie of Cass City; children: Brenda Sue (John) Stilwell of Scottsdale, AZ, Jadie Edward (Amanda Bolton) Periso, Jr. of Cass City, and Kimberly (Matthew Johnson) Periso of Cass City; grandchildren: Robert and Melanie Rabideau, Pleshette Lee Ancel, Corbin Ruth, MacKenzie McClard, and Kyndra Benn; 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Ernie Periso, John Periso, Edward Periso, Fredrick Periso, Raymond Periso, William Periso, Clara Bulla, Eva Wise, Eunice Tankkeman, Lula May.
Jadie "Jadis" Edward Periso, Sr., 91, of Cass City, died following a short illness Monday, May 19, 2014 in his home surrounded by family. He was born August 13, 1922 in Argyle, Michigan to William and Flora (Litner) Periso. Jadie attended the Deford Elementary School. Leaving school at a young age he joined the work force. Jadie later joined the US Army, serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was decorated with the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. Following his military service he worked for Marlette Trailer Factory. He then worked for Sargents Road Construction in Saginaw retiring after many years. Jadie worked part time buying and selling homes and also part time topping sugar beets for McNeil Farms of Unionville. He was a former member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Wilmot. He was a former Masonic Temple member, Shriners member and Caro Moose Lodge member. Jadie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing cards, hunting, and camping. Jadie wasn't your typical old person, he often acted like a younger person. He was very colorful and had a good sense of humor.
Name: George D. Schwartz
Age: 79
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: May 24, 2014
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 in St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown with Rev. Craig Carolan and Sr. Dorothy Ann Blasko, officiating. Interment will be in St. Agatha Cemetery. Military honors under the direction of U.S. Army and Cass City VFW Post#3644. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's of Michigan Seton Cancer Institute. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City Vigil Service: 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 in St. Agatha Catholic Church - Gagetown
George is survived by his children: Ronald (Jean) Schwartz of Pontiac, Mark (Shelley) Schwartz of Clio, Robin (Anita) Schwartz of Boise, ID, Cynthia (Rich) Cumper of Deford, Susan (Jack) Lawford of Boise, ID; grandchildren: Victoria (Zach) Prettyman, Rebecca Schwartz, Travis (Olivia) Adsitt, Katie Sue Lawford, Jack Lawford, William Cumper: great grandsons, Alex & Issac; sisters: Eleanor Glaza of Melvin, Gertrude Peruski of Ubly, Patricia Gracey of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law, Iverna Schwartz of Gagetown and Margie Schwartz Muegge of Cass City; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by sons: George Donald Schwartz, Jr. and Donald George Schwartz. Also preceded in death by brothers: Frank Schwartz, Rich (Mary) Schwartz, John Schwartz, Edward "Bud" Schwartz; brothers-in-law: Roman Glaza, Melvin Peruski.
George received his GED from Owen-Gage High School. He served in the U.S. Army as peacekeeping and recovery following World War II in Germany during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of St. Agatha Catholic Church and a member of the Cass City Gagetown Knights of Columbus Council #8892. George was very proud of his country and was a very active member of Cass City VFW Post #3644. He was a volunteer with the American Red Cross working many blood draws. He enjoyed hunting and working on his property, landscaping, and caring for his yard and fruit trees.
Name: Eleanor J. Burznyski
Age: 85
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: May 22, 2014
A funeral mass will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 22nd at St. Roch-OLPH Catholic Church in Caseville. Visitation will be 3-7 Wednesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. Memorials may be made to St. Roch Building Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her husband Joseph; children William of Illinois and Linda (Jami) Cork of Indiana; grandchildren Christopher (Amanda) Landrum, Joseph and Kara Burzynski; great-grandchildren Jacob, Mitchell, and Austin; son-in-law Stephen Landrum of Warren; daughter-in-law Audrey Burzynski of Florida; and brothers Thomas (Peggy) Welker of Holly and Donald (Dee) Welker of Dearborn Heights. She was preceded in death by her son Thomas and daughter Maureen Landrum.
Eleanor J. Burzynski, 85, of Caseville died May 18, 2014 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Eleanor was born June 25, 1928 in Detroit to the late Thomas and Harriet (Bokuniewicz) Welker. She graduated from St. Casimir High School in 1946. On June 18, 1949 she married Joseph Burzynski at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Detroit. They moved to Caseville in 1992 from Warren. Together they enjoyed spending winters in Vero Beach, Florida. She had an artistic talent in both painting and music, as well as sewing.
Name: Raymond E. Emming
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: May 20, 2014
Funeral Mass for Raymond will be Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 2pm at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Military Honors will be given by the American Legion Post 197 of Harbor Beach. Internment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation for Ray will be Monday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church beginning at 1pm until time of services at 2pm. A Parish Vigil service will take place Monday at 7pm at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife Pat of Harbor Beach, son Michael Emming and his wife Julie of San Diego, brothers: Robert and Arlene Emming of Harbor Beach, of Ruth, Leo and Donna Emming of Ruth, Leonard and Linda Emming of Harbor Beach, Marvin and Regina Emming of Ruth, sisters: Shirley and Leo Holdwick of Ruth, Mary Lou and Damon Wolczak of Ohio, Judy Emming of Tenneessee, Marlene and Gary Geiger of Harbor Beach and Susan and Terry Aren of Romulus, sister-in-law Rose Ann emming of Ruth, brother-in-law Lawrence Kranz of Harbor Beach, and several nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by a brothers Melvin Emming and Joe Emming and sister Delores Kranz.
RAYMOND E. EMMING, age 81 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe. He was born on August 11, 1932 in Sherman Township to the late Bernard and Alma (Tenbusch) Emming. Ray farmed with his parents and brothers until entering the US Army in January of 1954 ( CPL Raymond B. Emming). Ray served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956 serving in the Korean Conflict. He and Patricia Armstead were united in marriage on April 28, 1956 in Harbor Beach. Ray and Pat then moved to their farm and farmed for ten years. They then purchased the Farmers Tavern in Ruth, which they owned and operated for 26 years. During that time Ray drove the Ruth School Bus, managed the Bad Axe Grain Elevator until it closed, then he went back to work at the Ruth Farmers Elevator. Ray was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, and the American Legion Post of Harbor Beach.
Name: Thelma Aileen Beadle
Age: 84
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: May 19, 2014
Date of Birth: September 18, 1929
Date of Passing: May 15, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 11:00 am Monday, May 19th at OLPH-St. Roch in Caseville with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in St. Roch Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-7 pm Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville a prior to mass in church on Monday. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her children Marie (Mark) Derrick of Livonia, Francis Jr. (Joyce) of New Jersey, Thaddeus of Hillman, Gerald (Cindy) of Midland, Joseph (Julie) of Tennessee, Virginia (Greg) Wilk of Onaway, and Margaret Mary (Victor) Chomic of Davison, 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and sister Beverly Jean of Texas. She was preceded in death by her sisters Marilyn and Wilma Jean.
Thelma Aileen Beadle, 84, of Caseville, died May 15, 2014 at Cascades Senior Living in Midland. Thelma was born September 18, 1929 in Bay City to the late William and Marie (Threehouse) Rooker. She married Francis R. Beadle on August 15, 1948 at St. Felix Catholic Church, Pinnebog. Francis preceded her in death on September 9, 2009. They settled in the Detroit area and raised their family, then in 1971 they moved to Hillman where they owned and operated the Avalon Bar. They moved to Caseville in 1979. Thelma was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She was a past-president of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and a former religious education teacher. She loved working with and spending time with children.
Name: Janice Fay Moore
Age: 81
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: May 16, 2014
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cass City with Rev. Steven Bagnall officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. 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 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City.
Janice is survived by her children: Duane R. (Marsha) Moore of Bay City, Brenda Burns of Cass City; grandchildren: Terri (Derek) Hamp, Tracy (Nick) Messing, Tommy (Thomas Tiltman) Burns; great grandchildren: Riley, Grant, Westin, and Jett. She is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Thomas Burns.
Janice F. Moore, 81, of Cass City, died following a short illness, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. She was the only child born November 30, 1932 in Deckerville to Wesley Albert and Naomi Charlotte (Pearson) Dean. She married Donald Maurice Moore July 29, 1950 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Palms. He died February 25, 2002. Janice filled her life with music. After taking a music correspondent course she gave lessons to many students in the Thumb area. She taught piano, organ, accordion and voice. Janice taught in area schools, including Port Hope Schools and in homes. Many years ago she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Palms where she served as church organist for over 25 years. Along with her son, Duane, Janice played in a band for many area events. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cass City. Janice enjoyed canning and camping especially at Lighthouse Park in Port Hope.
Name: Larry Lyn Pangborn
Age: 51
Hometown: Grand Rapids, formerly of Bad Axe
Funeral Date: May 19, 2014
Services will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 11am at the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday from 1-7pm, or Monday at the church from 10am until the time service at 11am. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church or the Bad Axe High School Athletic Department.
Larry is survived by his parents: Lyn and Sharon Pangborn of Bad Axe; 2 brothers: Terry (Lori) Pangborn of Grand Rapids, Garry (Elizabeth) Pangborn of Pleasant View TN; 1 sister: teena (Rick) Kroes of Cedar Springs; 4 nephews: Jordan, Zachary, Trevor, and Dylan; 3 nieces: Morgan, Allison and Chloe; 2 aunts: Edith (Clark) Edwards of Bad Axe, Mereta Terjesen of Jacksonville, FL; 2 uncles: Wayne Pangborn of Durham NC, Martin (Edwina) Ramseyer of Mustang, OK; 1 great uncle: Calvin (Marilyn) Chamberlain of Lansins
Larry Lyn Pangborn, age 51, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on November 9, 1962 in Bad Axe, son of Lyn and Sharon (Martin) Pangborn. Larry was a member of the Bad Axe High School Class of 1981 and received his Bachelor's degree in accounting from Central Michigan University. He was an avid sports fan, he grew up playing in the Little League, and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball at Bad Axe High School. After working in the finance field, Larry started Pangborn Properties, moving into the rental and construction business. He most recently resided in Grand Rapids to be closer to family and to continue in the construction trade.
Name: Earl Burke
Age: 83
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: May 15, 2014
Funeral mass for Earl will be Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 2:30 pm, at St. Anthony’s 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 Earl will be on Wednesday from 2-7pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be a t the church beginning at 1:30 pm until time of services at 2:30 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Earl is survived by his wife Barbara Burke of Harbor Beach, 3 daughters: Cindy Burke of Sterling Heights, Pamela Burke and friend Scott Thies of Pigeon, Lisa Perry and her husband Rick of Florida, grandchildren: Ashley, Allison, Lea, Dana, Olivia, Jackson and Eden. Earl is also survived by a step daughter Elaine Good of Woodhaven, and step grandchild Heather Good. He is also survived by his siblings: Gerald Burke of Michigan, larry Burke of Garden City, Dennis Burke and Thomas Burke of Belleville, Joan Flemming of Missouri and Betty Schubel of Minden City. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jack Burke and Charles Burke.
Earl Burke, age 83 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at United Hospice in Marlette. He was born on February 14, 1931 in Detroit to the late Thomas and Ruth (O’Reilly) Burke. Earl worked as a carpenter for many years. He and Barbara Whitaker were united in marriage on November 26, 1996 in Bad Axe. Earl served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and the outdoors.
Name: Rose M. Cooper
Age: 86
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: May 15, 2014
Funeral mass for Rose will be Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 11:30 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Rose will be Wednesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Wednesday at 7pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, and Heartland Hospice. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Gary Cooper and his wife Mary of Harbor Beach, and Debra Will and her husband Randy, Grandchildren: Tracy Eberling and Special friend Tom VanDevelde, Randy and Angela Will, and Shelby Cooper and special friend Cody Deer, 2 great grandchildren: Zachary and Nathan Eberling. Brothers: Ray Mazure of Harbor Beach and Jim & Carol Mazure of Harbor Beach, and sisters Gertrude Wolschleger of Harbor Beach and Lorraine Ganse of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Rose M. Cooper, age 86 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. Rose was born on November 20, 1927 in Harbor Beach to the late Frank and Alice (Butchkowski) Mazure. Rose and Gordon Cooper were united in marriage on November 23, 1949 in Harbor Beach. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2008. Rose was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach, a member of the Red Hat Society, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Port Hope Retirees and the Harbor Beach Senior Citizens. She enjoyed playing bingo, and visiting with friends and family.
Name: Philip M. Fisher
Age: 61
Hometown: Pinnebog
Funeral Date: May 15, 2014
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, May 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe. Rev. Fr. Joseph Schabel retired will officiate with burial by his wife at St Felix Cemetery, Pinnebog. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 9 PM Wednesday and at the church after 10 AM Thursday. Memorials may be given to the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfeElkton.com.
Surviving are four daughters, Amy (Shawn) Klee of Bad Axe, Helen (Michael) Kociba of Harbor Beach, Kimberly (Albert) Rapson of Midland and Jacquelynn Detloff of Oakmont, PA; papa to Allison, Alexis, Brendon, Ashley, Ella, Chloe, Taylor and Shania; brother to, Ruth Ann (Ed) Moore, Veronica Haldane, Madalyn O’Connor, John (Sharon) Fisher, James (Sally)Fisher, Irene McLean and Kay Fisher; uncle to, Andy, Brian, Kevin, Adam, Ryan, Suzie, Amber, Jason, Ken, Jill, Jodi, Laurie, Beth, Jim, Peg, Mike, Lynn, Mark, Amy, Heather, Lisa, Dana and Greg. Preceded him in death were his wife of 25 years, Sharon in May of 2002; sister, Rita Sizik and brother-in-law, Dave McLean.
Philip M. Fisher, 61 of Pinnebog died Sunday afternoon, May 11, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant after a long battle with Nero endocrine cancer. He was born June 15, 1952 in Bad Axe to the late John and Helen (McIlhargie) Fisher. Phil grew up in the Pinnebog area and was a 1970 graduate of North Huron High School. After high school Phil served two years in the US Army during the Vietnam era returning home in 1973. On November 6, 1976, he was united in marriage to Sharon L. Pedler at St. Felix Catholic Church, Pinnebog, where they were faithful members. Phil had been employed at J O Wurst in Berne for 17 years as a welder retiring in 2012 for health reasons. Anyone who knew Phil, knew him to be an avid outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing were a big part of his life, which he shared with many. He enjoyed everything about being outside. Whether it was gardening, taking walks or just sitting in his lawn chair listening to the songbirds, he was truly happiest there. Another love of his life was eating. He was married to a wonderful cook who knew the way to his heart. Phil shared so many good times with friends and family over a good meal and a few beers. We will not soon forget the laughter he brought to us all.
Name: Sam J. McKnight
Age: 85
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: May 16, 2014
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Evangel Life Assembly of God Church in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. or Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m.
Survived by: 3 sons-Mark McKnight of Saginaw. Alan McKnight of Essexville. Robert McKnight of Reese. 3 Daughters-Susan (Kenneth) Hiemstra of Bad Axe. Jean (Roy) Stone of Kalamazoo. Joan (Robert) Azar of Ubly. 5 Brothers-Lloyd (Ruby) McKnight of Clio. Leslie McKnight of Montana. James McKnight of Bad Axe. David (Bonnie) McKnight of Gladstone. Charles (Lana) McKnight of Bad Axe. 2 Sisters-Mary Hewitt of Washington. Lucille Barry of Idaho. 14 Grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Predeceased by: 2 brothers-Ray McKnight and Harold McKnight. 1 sister-Florence Osentoski. Sam’s family would like to acknowledge the wonderful caregivers, staff, and friends at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe for all of their loving attention given to Sam while residing there.
Samuel J. McKnight, age 85, of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. He was born on January 17, 1929 in Bad Axe, son of the late Carl and Irene (Near) McKnight. He married Eva Britt on November 5, 1946 in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on October 9, 2010.
Name: Betty Ann Schuetz
Age: 89
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: May 17, 2014
Date of Birth: February 18, 1925
Date of Passing: May 11, 2014
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, May 17th at the Caseville United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Visitation will be 3-6 pm Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. Memorials may be made to the Caseville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her children Randy (Susan) of Texas, Mark (Sue) of Colorado, Gaylyn (Karl) Kaufman of Madison Heights, Paul (Elsa) of California and Holly (Bernie) Mares of Colorado and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Scott.
Betty Ann Schuetz, 89, of Caseville, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas while under hospice care at her son's home. Betty was born in Peru, Indiana on February 18, 1925 to the late Jacob and Mabel (Shadinger) Wagoner. She married Wilfred Schuetz on March 5, 1949 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on October 16, 1995. She raised her six children before returning to work as a Registered Nurse in psychiatric nursing, retiring as the Director of Nursing at Clinton Valley Center. She retired when her husband could no longer work due to WWII injuries and they moved to Caseville. She was a member of the Caseville United Methodist Church. In 2010 she moved to San Antiono, though she still spent as much time as she was able at her home in Caseville. She was a “master knitter.”
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