Name: Lois Jean Rowlett
Age: 81
Hometown: Madison Heights, MI
Funeral Date: December 17, 2015
Date of Birth: November 04, 1934
Date of Passing: December 14, 2015
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services for Lois will be at 1 pm on Thursday, December 17th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with Jan Rapson officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service. Burial will be at Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Beaumont Foundation, P.O. Box 5802, Troy, MI 48007-5802 or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Lois is survived by her daughters: Deborah Ann (Mark) Lambert of Fraser, Michigan, and Sherry Lynn Rowlett (Schamante) of St. Clair Shores; sons Daniel Arthur Rowlett of Hazel Park and Timothy Carl (Deborah) Rowlett of Madison Heights; grandchildren: Christina Ann Schamante, Thomas Carl Schamante, Lindsey Ann Rowlett, Nicole Lynn Rowlett, and Jaclyn Marie Rowlett; great grandchildren: Shawna Kai-Lynn Andrich and Bella Elizabeth Schamante; brothers Bob Taylor and Duane Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Mildred (Bill) Azarovitz, Anita (Burt) Braun and Betty (Bill) Wolfe; and a sister in law, Lorraine Taylor.
Lois Jean Rowlett, 81, of Madison Heights, formerly of Meade Township passed away peacefully on December 14, 2015 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. Lois was born in Meade Township on November 4, 1934 to the late Edward and Anna (Cox) Taylor. On December 18, 1954, Lois married Carl Arthur Rowlett in Detroit, Michigan. He preceded her in death in April 1998. Lois enjoyed ceramics, sewing, baking cookies around Christmas time and spending time with her family and friends.
Name: Ronald Thomas Sieradzki
Age: 57
Hometown: Cass City
Funeral Date: December 18, 2015
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2015 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Debra L. Kranz, Funeral Service Celebrant, officiating. Interment will take place in St. Columbkille Cemetery, Ubly. Pallbearers for Mr. Sieradzki: Kyle Sieradzki, Thomas Sieradzki, Scott Meeker, Rich Ortiz, Robert Walsh, Cory Walsh and Clayton Harmer. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Ron is survived by Teri Ann Sieradzki of Cass City; sons: Kyle (Jayme) Sieradzki of Caro, Thomas (Amber) Sieradzki of Montpelier, OH; daughter, Samantha Sieradzki of Cass City; mother, Marlene Sieradzki of Deford; brothers: Chester E. Sieradzki of Ocala, FL, Michael (Stephanie) Sieradzki of Portsmith, VA; sisters: Linda (Bobby) Walsh of Clermont, FL, Judith Sieradzki of Fruitport, Beth (Clayton) Harmer of Lake Odessa; grandchildren: Layla, Aleigh, and Nevaeh; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester A. Sieradzki.
Ronald T. Sieradzki, 57, of Cass City died following a long illness Monday, December 14, 2015 in St. Mary Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born July 20, 1958 in Detroit to Chester and Marlene (Tomaszewski) Sieradzki. He married Teri Ann Ortiz September 12, 1987 in Bronx, NY. Ron graduated from Cass City High School in 1976. He played football, ran track and wrestled during his high school career. Ron worked on the family farm before moving to Denver, CO in 1978. He worked at a local refinery there before moving to Bronx, NY where he worked at Tremont Glass and Hunts Metal. Ron returned to Cass City in 1989. He worked for Barnbuilders for many years and then became a self employed carpenter doing roofing, building pole barns and remodeling jobs with family and friends. Ron enjoyed playing pool and darts and loved to play lotto. He enjoyed watching football on television and loved time spent outside by the campfire. Ron had a great sense of humor and never missed an opportunity to offer a wise crack or tease someone close to him. Anyone could be a target.
Name: Gary W. Slater
Age: 65
Hometown: Sherman Township
Funeral Date: December 18, 2015
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service for Gary will be Friday, December 18, 2015 at 1pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of the Holy Apostles Parish. Friends may gather at the church beginning at 12 pm until time of services at 1 pm. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife Catherine Slater of Harbor Beach, and children: Christopher Slater and his friend Janie Crandell and ex wife Rebecca Slater of Paw Paw, Darcy Goniwicha and her husband Daniel of Decker, Carey Slater and his wife Esther of Snover, Trissa Slater of Detroit, and Tanya MacDonald of Detroit, 9 grandchildren: Katlyn & Kyle Slater, Jonathan & Jesse Goniwicha, Justin Slater, Amber & Brian Hagedon, Riley & Julian MacDonald, and siblings: Ken Slater and his wife Elda of Grayling, David Slater and his wife Donna of Newberry, Gloria Slater of Port Sanilac, and Jim Slater and his wife Joyce of Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by a grandchild Joshua Goniwicha, and sister Joyce Minke.
He was born on June 1, 1950 in Sandusky to the late Raymond and Pauline (Cummings) Slater. Gary and Catherine Booms were united in marriage on June 28, 1969 in Ruth. Gary was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, of the Holy Apostles Parish. He owned and operated the Gary Slater Tractor Repair and Salvage for 35 years. Gary also enjoyed playing softball.
Name: Stanley Heleski
Age: 85
Hometown: Sheridan Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 16, 2015
Date of Birth: November 05, 1930
Date of Passing: December 13, 2015
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11 am. at Good Shepherd Parish-St. Columbkille Catholic Church at Sheridan Corners. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday from 2-8 pm. or Wednesday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Tuesday at 7:30 pm. at the funeral home.
Stanley is survived by: His wife-Dorothy Heleski of Sheridan Township. 3 Sons-Donald (Karen) Heleski of Sheridan Township. Leonard Heleski and special friend Michelle Zurek of Bad Axe. Nicholas (Alison) Heleski of Sheridan Township. 2 Daughters-Carolyn (Steven) Peruski of Ubly. Mary Sue (Erik) Klink of Fort Gratiot. 1 Brother-Clarence (Patricia) Heleski of Sheridan Township. 3 Sisters-Beatrice Pichla of Sheridan Township. Evelyn Peruski of Ubly. Lorene (Marvin) Messing of Ubly. 18 Grandchildren-Matthew (Nicole) Peruski, Nathan (Alexandria) Peruski, Tiffany Peruski and fiancé Jonathon Razo, Tricia Heleski, Shauna Heleski and fiancé Douglas Booms, Connie Heleski, Brent Heleski, Amanda Heleski and fiancé Dustin Demlow, Jamie Heleski, Madison Heleski, Samantha, Seth , Zoe and Silas Klink, Sophi , Sadi , Roman and Blakelyn Heleski. 4 Great-grandchildren-Ryley Smith, Kyhlie and Emelia Peruski and James France.
Stanley Heleski, age 85, of Sheridan Township, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Stanley was born November 15, 1930 in Ubly, son of the late Nick and Agnes (Glaza) Heleski. He married Dorothy Bugenski on November 5, 1960 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. Stanley was a lifelong Sheridan Township farmer who also was a sales representative for a seed company. He was a member of the Ivanhoe Road Runners, Farm Bureau, Tip of the Thumb Dance Club and a Township trustee. He was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening, euchre, dancing, playing his accordian, making wine and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: Herbert Janowiak
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 17, 2015
Date of Birth: August 08, 1926
Date of Passing: December 12, 2015
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
It was Herb’s wishes to not have a funeral showing. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 11 am. at Good Shepherd Parish-St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. To offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Herb is survived by his wife: Bernadine Janowiak of Bad Axe. Son-Matthew (Elizabeth) Janowiak of Clarksburg, MD. Daughter-Faye (Richard III) Miller of Northville. Sister-Marie Oleksiak of Livonia. Sister-in-law-Madalyn Janowiak of Livonia.4 Grandchildren- Alexandra Janowiak of Clarksburg, MD. Madeline Haynes of Clarksburg, MD. Richard Miller IV of Northville. Caleb Haynes of Clarksburg, MD. Several nieces and nephews. Herb was predeceased by: 4 brothers-Clem, Eugene, Arthur and Irvin Janowiak.2 sisters-Irene Kowalski and Eleanor Smith. His in-laws – Alexander and Virginia (Grifka) Fligger. brother-in-laws – Elmer and Bob Fligger.
Herbert (Herb) Janowiak, age 89, of Bad Axe, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Bay McLaren Hospital in Bay City, surrounded by his family. Herb was born on August 8, 1926, in Austin Township, son of the late Albert and Anna (Pelot) Janowiak. Herb married Bernadine (Bernie) Fligger on October 3, 1964, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Smith Corners in Bad Axe. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict. Herb owned a milk hauling business, serving Nestles and eventually Michigan Milk, from the late 1940s through the 1960s. He was the proprietor of Herb’s Huron Inn hotel, restaurant, and bar in Ubly from 1960-71. Herb was also a bus driver for Ubly Community Schools, while simultaneously farming, until retirement.
Name: Allen D. Elzinga
Age: 78
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 18, 2015
Date of Birth: February 22, 1937
Date of Passing: December 10, 2015
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
A memorial service for Allen will be Friday, December 18, 2015 at 11 am at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Becky. He is also survived by two sons: James (Rebecca) Elzinga and Dale Elzinga, one daughter Anne Elzinga, one brother Jacob (Doris) Elzinga, two grandsons: John Elzinga and Toney Barnes, two great grandsons: Lucas and Matthew. One step-son Donald Welch. Several step grandchildren, and tw step great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Stephen Elzinga and step-son Jay Welch.
Portage native, Allen D. Elzinga, age 78, currently of Harbor Beach, went to be with the Lord, December 10, 2015. He was born on February 22, 1937, to the late Jacob and Ida Elzinga. Allen was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed all of the outdoors.
Name: George Pionk
Age: 52
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: December 15, 2015
Date of Birth: February 04, 1963
Date of Passing: December 10, 2015
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
A memorial service for George will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, December 15 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Todd Arnberg of St. Isidore Parish in Parisville will officiate. Visitation will be on Tuesday at the funeral home from 12:30 pm until the service at 3:00 pm
George is survived by his mother, Louise Pionk of Ubly; one sister, Doreen Smith and her husband, Craig of Bad Axe; two brothers, Alfred Pionk and his wife, Pamela of Ubly, Lawrence “Larry” Pionk of Ubly; one sister-in-law, Darlene Pionk of Ubly; 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerome “Jerry” Pionk.
Mr. George Pionk, 52 of Ubly, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 10, 2015. He was born on February 4, 1963 in Bad Axe to Louise (Klama) Pionk and the late Elmer Pionk. George attended Ubly High School. He was employed at Tower and Dave & Jeff Taylor Construction. George enjoyed hunting, Tiger baseball, playing the lottery and Keno.
Name: Durwin Rice
Age: 77
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: August 29, 1938
Date of Passing: December 09, 2015
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made through the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde
Durwin is survived by his wife, Karen; his children: Karen (Chris) Eckersley of Phoenix, Thomas (Kelley) Rice of Cleveland, Pat (Chris) Knipp of Canton, Bill (Janet) Gough of Rochester Hills, and Susan (George) McDannel of Clinton Township; five grandchildren and two Great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers: Raymond (Debbie) Rice of Rochester and Robert Rice of Port Austin.
Durwin Rice, 77, of Port Austin, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on August 29, 1938, the son of Raymond and Oveda (Inda) Rice. Durwin was a member of The American Legion, Frank Horetski Post 499, Port Austin and the Historian for the 7th District American Legion. Durwin Rice and Karen Gurche have been married for 40 years. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Macomb County for 25 years. He loved to show dogs, specially Weimaraners, and loved gardening. He moved back to Huron County in 1992.
Name: Theodore Seidl
Age: 92
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: December 12, 2015
Date of Birth: July 10, 1948
Date of Passing: December 09, 2015
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, December 12 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 Friday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Saturday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church from 9:30 to 10:30am. There will be a parish vigil service Friday afternoon at 4 pm and the Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary Friday evening at 7:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Holy Apostle Parish or the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council #3823. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Ted’s family.
Ted is survived by six daughters, Rustina “Rusty” Bourell of Ruth, Beth (Mark) Williams of Williamsburg, MI, Kerri Hartfield of Redford, Vicki Seidl of Grand Rapids, Trudi Seidl and Denise Seidl, both of Livonia; three sons: Peter (Kathleen) of Royal Oak, Wayne (Dawn) of Remus, Lester (Margaret) of Rochester Hills; 21 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Katherine Seidl of Oxford; three sisters-in-law, Annabell Seidl of Ruth, Marie Seidl of Huntington Woods, Muriel Prusinski of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by three sons, Steven, Roy and Phillip Seidl; one daughter-in-law, Lynn Seidl, one son-in-law, Joseph Bourell; 8 brothers, Frank, Andrew, Leo, Paul, John “Jack”, George, Anthony and Joseph Seidl; two sisters, Mary Edwards and Elizabeth Forton.
Mr. Theodore “Ted” Seidl, 92 of Ruth, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at his residence under hospice care with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 11, 1923 in Ruth, MI to the late Peter and Katherine (Poell) Seidl. He married Carla A. Feldt on July 10, 1948 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2013. Ted was a graduate of the Pumpkin Center Country School. He spent two years in the Merchant Marines working on submarines in San Francisco and sailing the Great Lakes. Ted was a lifelong farmer in Sherman Township where he was proud of many firsts. He was the first to have tiled land, the first to put up a pole barn for his cattle and was the first to use the surge touchless milking system on his farm. Ted also built his own house and farm buildings. He was a County Bean Commissioner and a Premier sugar beet grower. He was a parishioner at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Holy Apostle Parish in Ruth where he served as an usher. Ted was one of the charter members of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council #3823 in 1954. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Babcock Assembly #0487 of Bad Axe. Ted loved to travel throughout the United States with his wife. He enjoyed Tiger baseball, woodworking, and various card games.
Name: Shirley Joanne Bambach
Age: 75
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: November 26, 1940
Date of Passing: December 07, 2015
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Shirley’s wishes, cremation will take place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A private memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Shirley is survived by her sons: Ron (Heidi) Bambach of Kinde, and Tom (Denise) Bambach of Sebewaing; daughter Cathy Bambach of Freeland; grandchildren: Samantha, Danny, Zachary, Kaylee, Rhonda, Jason, Rachael, Nathan and Jeffrey; great grandchildren: Jayden, Nevaeh, Carson and Presley, several step great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends of Quarry Fields. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Bambach and sister Barbara (Richard) Lamke.
Shirley Joanne Bambach, 75, of Kinde, passed away suddenly at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City on December 7, 2015. Shirley was born in Bad Axe on November 26, 1940 to the late Merle and Edna (Frantz) Nelson. On August 19, 1961, she married Terry R. Bambach. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2014. Shirley enjoyed bonfires with her family, bird watching, outdoor television shows, playing Scrabble (and usually winning), crossword puzzles, board games and reading.
Name: Steven L. Craig
Age: 64
Hometown: Colfax Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 12, 2015
Date of Birth: March 13, 1951
Date of Passing: December 07, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, where friends may call from 2 to 8 PM Friday and after 10 AM Saturday. Burial will be on the family plot in Chandler Twp Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are his father, Glenn Craig of Chandler Twp; two sisters, Nancy (Dale) Wolfe and Julie (Dave Flores both of Chandler Twp.; two nephews, David (Angie) Flores and Nate (Kristine) Flores; niece, Danielle (Felipe) Lopez; special mother, Aunt Esther and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Steven L. Craig age 64, of Colfax Twp near Elkton, left this earth suddenly, to be with his mother and the Lord in Heaven. He had suffered a stroke in November and was moved to the medical care facility for therapy but was never to recover. He was born March 13, 1951 in Bad Axe to Glenn Craig and the late Ethel (Block) Craig and grew up on a farm near Souletown. Steve was a 1969 graduate of Laker High School, then pursued a degree in agriculture at Michigan State University. Steve moved to Texas working as a “Roughneck’ in the oil fields for a while before purchasing a farm in Huntsville, TX where he started a haying business. He returned to Huron County, on Pinnebog Road and started farming, growing asparagus and strawberries, while working at Active Industries for 10 of those years. He mastered the art of growing strawberries and became known as the Strawberry King. He hired many local kids, mentored them and taught them some of life’s values by showing them what hard work was about. He enjoyed being surrounded by younger kids, he had many foster and troubled children over the years in his home. Steve moved his strawberry patch to Filion Road and continued raising asparagus for many years. To stay busy during the winter months, he worked at Michigan Sugar, Sebewaing. The last few years, he started a pyrotechnics business, put on firework displays for area communities and individuals. He also found a passion for selling on Ebay, dealing in removing scrap from large estates and being outside cutting firewood to heat his home. Steve enjoyed the bachelor, living on his own style of life. He was a very active member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bad Axe.
Name: Beverly K. Keibler
Age: 77
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 12, 2015
Graveside service for Beverly will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 1pm, at the New River Cemetery, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Cheryl Frizzell and her husband Ken of Sterling Heights, James Keibler and his wife Annette of Punta Gorda, Florida, Jeff Keibler of St. Clair, Kathleen Hendricks and her husband Mark of Stuart,Florida, and Michael Keibler of Port. St. Lucie, Florida, 8 grandchildren: Nathan, Matthew, Brandon, Leah, Tara, Jesse, Keith and Brian.
Beverly K. Keibler, age 77 of Stuart, Florida, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Parkway Hospice Center of Stuart, Florida. She was born on July 11, 1938 in Detroit to the late Robert and Emma ( Ludlow) McInerney. Beverly enjoyed boating, pets, gardening, and especially spending time with all her grandchildren.
Name: Wanda Binder
Age: 85
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: December 12, 2015
Services will be held on Saturday December 12, 2015 at 11 am. at the Bad Axe First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jay Barsaleau, pastor. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 1-8 pm or Saturday at the church from 10 am. until the time of service at 11 am.
She is survived by: Husband-Carl Binder of Bad Axe. Sons-Paul (Sharlene) Binder of Bad Axe. Ken (Missy) Binder of Saginaw. Daughter-Linda Jerome of Davison. 7 Grandchildren-Kevin (Bethany) Jerome, Flint. Bradley (Keri) Jerome, Swartz Creek. Jennifer (Jesse) Winkel, Richmond. Jessica (Joel) Bontrager, Middlebury, IN. Brendon Binder, Mitchell Binder, Nathan Binder, Saginaw. 7 Great-Grandchildren-Austin and Sean Jerome, Parker and Aleena Jerome, Joseph Winkel, Annabelle and Rosalynn Bontrager. Wanda was predeceased by: Her son-Daniel Binder. Son-in-law-Gerald Jerome Brothers-Doyle, Verl and Vaughn “Bud” Sparling. Sisters-Marilyn Engelmann , Doris Cummings.
Wanda Binder, age 85, of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday December 4, 2015, with her family by her side.. Wanda was born May 13, 1930 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Roy and Nellie (Styles) Sparling. She married Carl Binder on July 31, 1948 at the First Baptist Church of Bad Axe. Wanda lived in the Bad Axe area all her life, graduating from Bad Axe High School. She was a housewife who also helped her husband on the farm. Wanda made her family a priority in her life and it showed through how much she adored everyone in it. One of her greatest joys was holding her grandchildren and her great grandchildren as newborns. Wanda spent many years serving her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, at the First Baptist Church of Bad Axe. During her service, she taught Sunday School, was a Deaconess and served on many other boards and committees. She touch many lives with her loving kindness and infectious laugh.
Name: Meta A. O'Conner
Age: 84
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: November 05, 2015
Date of Birth: August 12, 1931
Date of Passing: December 03, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Monday, November 5, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Pigeon. Rev. Fr. Robert Pare’, pastor will officiate with burial in St. Felix Cemetery, Pinnebog. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton and at the church after 9:00 AM Monday. There will be a parish scripture service at 6 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to: Multiple Sclerosis Society or Hospice Advantage Foundation
Surviving are six children, James O’Connor of Zephyrhills, FL, Maureen (Randy) Reibling of Elkton, Beth (Phil) Veillon of Beaumont, TX, Carrie Jaksa of Shelby Twp., Michael O’Connor of Quincy, FL and Catherine (John) Carballo of Belleair, FL; five grandchildren, Kristin (Jack) Edwards, Matthew (Michelle) Reibling, David (Lindsay) Reibling, Alicia (Waylon) Orns and Andrea (Dennis) Carpenter; six great grandchildren, Klaire and Adelyn Reibling, Owen and Emma and Ava Reibling and Jacob Orns; two brothers, Robert (Selma) Thiel of Pigeon, Jerry Thiel, Hillman; three sisters, Janet McIntyre of Las Crusas, NM, Judy (Don) Brunn of Rochester and Linda (Bill) Heidebriecht of Romeo; in-laws, Mary Alice Gretz of Decker, Bob (Tamara) O’Connor of Bay City. Preceding her in death was her sister Irene Voss and niece Janice Voss.
Meta A. O’Connor age 84, of Pigeon formerly of Zephyrhills, FL and Elkton died Thursday afternoon, December 3, at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Pigeon with her family by her side. She was born August 12, 1931, to the late Charles and Helene (Burzyck) Thiel in Oliver Twp. Meta grew up on the family farm north of Elkton and graduated from Elkton High School, Class of ’49. She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Saginaw and received her RN in 1952. Meta practiced nursing for over 40 years in a variety of clinical settings. In each of these she was respected for her knowledge and skill, but above all for her compassion. To Meta the practice of healing was an extension of her love and faith. On November 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to William J. O’Connor at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Pigeon. They made their home in Elkton where they raised their family. In 1977 she and Bill moved to Zephyrhills, FL where they owned and operated a residential care facility for the elderly. And then following their retirement they enjoyed living on their farm in Chandler Twp near family and life-long friends. Meta was devoted to her family and her entire life was devoted to loving and caring for others. She was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church.
Name: Meta A. O'Connor
Age: 84
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 07, 2015
Date of Birth: August 12, 1931
Date of Passing: December 03, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Monday, November 5, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Pigeon. Rev. Fr. Robert Pare’, pastor will officiate with burial in St. Felix Cemetery, Pinnebog. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton and at the church after 9:00 AM Monday. There will be a parish scripture service at 6 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to: Multiple Sclerosis Society or Hospice Advantage Foundation
Surviving are six children, James O’Connor of Zephyrhills, FL, Maureen (Randy) Reibling of Elkton, Beth (Phil) Veillon of Beaumont, TX, Carrie Jaksa of Shelby Twp., Michael O’Connor of Quincy, FL and Catherine (John) Carballo of Belleair, FL; five grandchildren, Kristin (Jack) Edwards, Matthew (Michelle) Reibling, David (Lindsay) Reibling, Alicia (Waylon) Orns and Andrea (Dennis) Carpenter; six great grandchildren, Klaire and Adelyn Reibling, Owen and Emma and Ava Reibling and Jacob Orns; two brothers, Robert (Selma) Thiel of Pigeon, Jerry Thiel, Hillman; three sisters, Janet McIntyre of Las Crusas, NM, Judy (Don) Brunn of Rochester and Linda (Bill) Heidebriecht of Romeo; in-laws, Mary Alice Gretz of Decker, Bob (Tamara) O’Connor of Bay City. Preceding her in death was her sister Irene Voss and niece Janice Voss.
Meta A. O’Connor age 84, of Pigeon formerly of Zephyrhills, FL and Elkton died Thursday afternoon, December 3, at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Pigeon with her family by her side. She was born August 12, 1931, to the late Charles and Helene (Burzyck) Thiel in Oliver Twp. Meta grew up on the family farm north of Elkton and graduated from Elkton High School, Class of ’49. She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Saginaw and received her RN in 1952. Meta practiced nursing for over 40 years in a variety of clinical settings. In each of these she was respected for her knowledge and skill, but above all for her compassion. To Meta the practice of healing was an extension of her love and faith. On November 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to William J. O’Connor at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Pigeon. They made their home in Elkton where they raised their family. In 1977 she and Bill moved to Zephyrhills, FL where they owned and operated a residential care facility for the elderly. And then following their retirement they enjoyed living on their farm in Chandler Twp near family and life-long friends. Meta was devoted to her family and her entire life was devoted to loving and caring for others. She was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church.
Name: Ruth Eldine Fritz
Age: 89
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 04, 2015
Date of Birth: September 03, 1926
Date of Passing: November 30, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Berne, with Rev. James A. Gorsegner, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials for Ruth Fritz may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Heartland Hospice, American Cancer Society, or Alzheimer’s Association. Special thanks from the Fritz family to Heartland Hospice and Home Sweet Home staff. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Thursday, December 3 2-8 p.m. AND AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BERNE: Friday, December 4 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
Ruth is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Dennis) Irion and Janet Hewitt, both of Pigeon; eight grandchildren and their spouses; 15 great-grandchildren; two step grandsons; four great great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rose Voss; brother-in-law, Hazen Fritz; aunt Edna Schulz; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Edward and Emma Voss; brother, Vern Voss; brother-in-law Milton (Verniece) Fritz; sisters-in-law Ilene (Nelson) Holland, Marilyn Fritz and Arlene Fritz.
Ruth Eldine Fritz age 89, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at Home Sweet Home in Pigeon. She was born September 3, 1926 to Edward and Emma (Schulz) Voss of Pigeon, and graduated in 1944 from Pigeon High School. She married Keith Fritz on June 29, 1946 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Berne, where she was a member all her life. Keith preceded her in death on August 20, 2007. Ruth farmed along with her husband Keith throughout the years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and she always had time for other people.
Name: Gloria Ann Schelke
Age: 70
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: December 04, 2015
Date of Birth: October 21, 1945
Date of Passing: November 30, 2015
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 4:00 pm Friday, December 4 at St. John Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 3-9 pm and Friday from 2-3 pm. There will be a parish vigil service Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Gloria’s family.
Gloria is survived by one daughter, Kelly (Kevin) Block of Troy; one son, Bradly Schelke of Royal Oak ; four grandchildren, Ethan, Nolan, Kelsey and Owen Block; four brothers, Henry Calvin “Hank” Grifka of Ubly, Ervin Grifka of Plymouth, Mike (Helen) Grifka of Ubly, Bill (Sandy) Grifka of Berkley ; two sisters, Anastasia Fisher of N. Ft. Myers, Fla., Linda (Robert) Tate of Pigeon; many nieces and nephews; her very, very best friend, Mary Lou (Murdock) Maurer; one brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” (Sue) Krug of Ubly, her beloved dog, B.J. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard & Jerry Grifka; three sisters, Bernadine Jansen and her husband, Robert, Lillian Krug, Patricia Grifka; one sister-in-law, Bertha Grifka; two brothers-in-law, Jake Jansen and Marvin Fisher; one niece, Tammy Grifka; one great niece Hannah Grifka; father-in-law and her mother-in-law, Lawrence and Elizabeth Schelke.
Gloria Ann Schelke, 70 of Ubly, passed away Monday evening, November 30, 2015, 21 years to the day her father passed away, at the William Beaumont Hospital after suffering a long illness with her loving children and nephew by her side. Gloria was born on October 21, 1945 in Bad Axe to the late Mike K. and Agnes (Pionk) Grifka. Gloria attended grade school at the Hogsback Country School and St. John’s Catholic School. She was a 1964 graduate of Ubly High School. Gloria earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Michigan State University in 1968. She was a very proud Spartan which led her to attending the Rose Bowl in 1968 to cheer on her Spartan team. Gloria spent many hours cross stitching treasures for her loved ones. She was a member of the Bad Axe Seniors Club. She loved teaching and playing bridge with her friends and loved watching big tennis matches on TV. Gloria loved all of her family and friends, but truly cherished time spent with her two children, son-in-law and four grandchildren.
Name: Verneita "Neita" Braun
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 03, 2015
Date of Birth: November 27, 1926
Date of Passing: November 29, 2015
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Thursday at 1 pm. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. David Clardie of Bad Axe and Janet Rapson of Sacred Heart (St. Hubert). Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 am. until 8 pm. or on Thursday from 10 am until the service time at 1 pm. Memorials may be offered to the First Presbyterian Church of Bad Axe or the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To offer your condolences to the family, go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Surviving Neita besides her son Jim of Bad Axe, are a sister Lois Jean Rowlett of Royal Oak, a sister Grace Jean Krohn and her husband Warren of Elkton, granddaughter Stephanie and husband Tim Guigar and sons of Bad Axe, Pat and Judy Gottschalk and family of Bad Axe, Darla Ijames and family of Davison, Kathy Carriveau of Bad Axe, Donna Davis of Port Hope, two sons and a daughter of Elkton, four other grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, one brother of Caseville, many nieces and nephews. Preceding Neita in death were her parents, Edward L. and Anna M. Taylor, her parents-in-law Albert W. Braun and Laura E. Braun (Edighoffer), a sister, Mildred (Taylor) Azarovitz and her husband William, Brother –in-law Carl Rowlett, a sister Betty (Taylor) Wolfe and her husband William, and a sister-in-law Lorriane Taylor.
Verneita “Neita” Braun, 89, 0f Bad Axe, formerly of Elkton, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe, after a short illness. Neita was born November 27, 1926 in Hume Township. She was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Anna M. (Cox) Taylor, granddaughter of the late Buron and Alta (Schad) Cox, Colf and William and Emaline (Hagle) Taylor. On March 16, 1946, Neita was united in marriage to Albert “Bert” Braun Jr. at the Chandler Presbyterian Church by the Reverend Marshall W. Simpson. Bert preceded her in death on January 2, 2001. Neita lived and farmed with her husband Bert of fifty-four years on the same farm Bert’s father and grandfather had farmed before them. In Chandler Township, which became a Centennial Farm in 1970. Neita worked alongside her husband milking cows, driving tractor in the field and doing other numerous farm jobs, beside keeping up a home, raising four children and later helping raise five grandchildren (which were the joy of her life). The past thirteen years Neita has resided in Bad Axe with her son Jim. There she became acquainted with many new and wonderful friends whom she cherished very much and who brought many hours of joy and happiness to what could have been days of lonely hours.
Name: Shirley Taylor
Age: 83
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 02, 2015
Services will be held on Wednesday December 2, 2015 at 11 am. at the Bad Axe First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jay Barsaleau, pastor. Burial will be in Verona Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday from 4-8 pm. or Wednesday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First Baptist Church. To offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Shirley is survived by: 4 sons-Robert S. (Charlene) Taylor of St. Clair, MI. Kenneth (Julie) Taylor of Port Huron, MI. Gary (Bonnie) Taylor of Fairbanks, AK. Randall (Gina) Taylor of Cheyenne, WY. 2 daughters-Kathryn (Richard) Hunter of Madison, AL. Janet (Wayne) Zurek of San Antonio, TX. 1 sister-Carol Minnes of Starke, FL. 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Good friend-Ivan G. Tomlinson of Filion, MI. Predeceased by: 1 brother-Ralph Wertz
Shirley Taylor, age 83, of Bad Axe, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Shirley was born On May 5, 1932, in Detroit, daughter of the late Peter John and Gladys (Stickney) Wertz. She married Howard Stark Taylor on October 11, 1952 in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2004. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was a lifetime member of the Bad Axe First Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with the Senior Saints, gardening, sewing, baking and canning.
Name: Helen W. Stoeckle
Age: 92
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: December 01, 2015
Date of Birth: November 09, 1923
Date of Passing: November 27, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service for Helen Stoeckle, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kilmanagh,MI with Rev. Lee Wenskay officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Sebewaing, MI. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Lutheran Radio Ministry. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON, MI: Monday, November 30th,2-8 p.m. AND AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, KILMANAGH: Tuesday, December 1st, 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.
Her survivors include five children: Sheila Yackle of Pigeon,MI; Kendall (Debra) Stoeckle of Sebewaing, Brent (Cathy) Stoeckle of Sebewaing,MI; Mark (Carol) Stoeckle of Cass City,MI; and Thomas (Janice) Stoeckle of Cass City, MI; Grandchildren: Kyle (Victoria) Yackle, Kirk Yackle, John Stoeckle, Joseph (Lisa Dunn) Stoeckle, Karla (Tim) Gotham, Kathryn Stoeckle, Jeremy (Stacey) Haag, Nick (Sarah) Haag, Derek (Kirstin) Stoeckle, Adam Stoeckle, Andrew (Laura) Stoeckle, Angela (Joseph) Lounsbury, and Ashleigh Stoeckle; great-grandchildren: Ethan and Allison Yackle; Morgan Gotham; William, Samuel, and Edward Stoeckle; RosaMae and Benjamin Lounsbury; Matthew, Mikayla, Dominic, and Nichole Haag; and Michael and Alex Nothelfer; sister, Grace Weeks of Sebewaing; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Myra Ann; grandson Aaron Stoeckle; son-in-law Jim Yackle; sisters, Frances Brenner and Ruth Buehler; and brothers, Floyd, Arnold, Silvan, William C., Donald, and Sonnie Kuhl.
Helen W. Stoeckle, 92 of Sebewaing, MI passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Pigeon, MI. She was born in Fairhaven Township, MI on November 9, 1923 and was the daughter of William A. and Frances (Nimtz) Kuhl. On January 7, 1950 she was united in marriage to Edward H. Stoeckle, who preceded her in death on August 21, 1988. Helen was a homemaker throughout her lifetime. She had attended beauty school and was a beautician for many years. She enjoyed embroidery as well as making baby quilts. Helen was a faithful, lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kilmanagh, MI.
Name: Eugene Younglove
Age: 84
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: November 29, 2015
Date of Birth: September 07, 1931
Date of Passing: November 27, 2015
Funeral Home: Gage Chapel - MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Eugene will be on Sunday, November 29th at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel at 4:30 pm with Pastor William Thorn officiating. Visitation will be from 3 pm until time of service. Cremation will take place after the service and a spring burial will take place at Verona Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Church of the Nazarene. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Eugene is survived by his brother: John (Arlene) Younglove of Oxford, Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Eugene Younglove, 84, of Bad Axe, passed away on November 27, 2015 at Courtney Manor. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 7, 1931 to the late Alfred and Catherine (Chaple) Younglove. Eugene enjoyed old western movies especially the ones that stared John Wayne and walking around town. In fact, you probably saw him a time or two. He loved any kind of candy and wasn’t afraid to let anyone know that.
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