Name: Mildred M. Duda
Age: 96
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 12, 2016
Date of Birth: May 19, 1920
Date of Passing: December 07, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Monday, December 12, 2016 at St. Hubert Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. Rev. Robert Howe, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, December 12 at St. Joseph Church in Rapson from 10:00-11:00 am. Care has been entrusted to the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Mildred’s family.
Mildred is survived by three daughters, Cynthia M. Dunnings of Lansing, Cheryl A. Duda and her significant other, Larry Loveland, of Grand Rapids, Diane D. Torres and her husband, Henry of Vero Beach, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Duda of Harbor Beach; grandchildren, Devon Sitterley and her husband, Brent of Ann Arbor, Chad Duda of Chicago, Courtney R. Sanchez and her husband, Luis of Northville, Coral S.M. Ryan and her husband, Brandon of Howell, Winter T. Dunnings of Ann Arbor, Dr. Leah Torres of Salt Lake City, UT, Matthew H. Torres of Vero Beach, Fla.; two great grandsons, Grant and Cole Sitterley of Ann Arbor; goddaughter, Kimberly Duda of Chicago; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald J. Duda; two brothers, Raymond and James Susalla and one sister, Rita Walsh.
Mrs. Mildred M. Duda, 96 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Bad Axe. She was born on May 19, 1920 in Paris Township to the late Alex and Sabina (Jezak) Susalla. She married Elmer Duda on June 18, 1938 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1972. Mildred attended St. Mary Catholic School in Parisville. She was a lifelong Sigel Township farmer. Mildred was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson for 78 years.
Name: Ervin R. Muter
Age: 83
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 10, 2016
Date of Birth: June 01, 1933
Date of Passing: December 06, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services for Ervin will be 11 am Saturday, December 10th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with Rev. William Cleland officiating. Burial will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, December 9th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe from 2 – 5 pm and from 7 – 9 pm. There will also be visitation on Saturday, 10 am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the JDRF Diabetes Foundation or to the Huron County Medical Care Facility Activities Department. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefunerahome.com
Ervin is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Muter of Bad Axe; son, Donald Muter of Bad Axe; daughter, Bonnie McKee of Gagetown; grandchildren: Earl (Becky) McKee of Cass City, and Mary Ellen McKee (fiancé, Matt Rozek) of Rochester; great grandchildren: Kylie, Brianna, Alexa and Ayden; several step grandchildren; sisters: Inez (Jim) Frye of Kewadin, and Tracy (Ken) Friedland of Mt. Clemens and a sister in law, Joann Muter of Port Hope. He was preceded in death by his step father: Clarence Heilig; sons: Richard and Larry Muter; daughter: Michelle Muter; son in law: Mac McKee; brothers, John and Fred Muter; sister in law, Beverly “Mitzie” Muter, niece, Julie Hartz and his father and mother in law, Emil & Clara Woodke.
Ervin R. Muter, 83, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2016 at Huron County Medical Care Facility under Compassus Hospice care. He was born in Port Hope on June 1, 1933 to the late Robert and Helen (Weiss) Muter. On July 9, 1955, he married Shirley M. Woodke. In his younger years, he was a square dance caller and a very good dancer. He retired from Carmet Company.
Name: Viola Catherine Klebba
Age: 96
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 08, 2016
Date of Birth: November 21, 1920
Date of Passing: December 05, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Viola will be Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:30 am, 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 Viola will be Wednesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Wednesday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to: OLLH, Eastern Huron Ambulance Service, or Courtney Manor Nursing Center. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Viola is survived by her children: Delphine Peplinski and her husband Virgil, Sr. of Ruth, Frances Holdwick of Bad Axe, Jack Klebba and his wife Ricky of Harbor Beach, Ronald Klebba and his wife Nadine of Hood River, Oregon, Elizabeth Booms and her husband Lloyd of Ubly; grandchildren: Michelle (Rob) Sowles, Deanna Kidd, Virgil Jr. (Tami) Peplinski, Scott (Amber) Holdwick, Sarah Holdwick and friend Tom, Shannon (Russ) Weston, Sheila (Mike) Woodke, Bryan (Sara) Klebba, Benjamin Klebba and special friend Laura, Jessica Klebba and special friend Sean, Jason (Nayeli) Booms, Nicole (Brandon) Greyerbiehl; great grandchildren: Aaron, Robbie, Ashley & fiancé Ryan, Joshua & special friend Erica, Trent, Shane, Toni, Nikati, Raven, Blake, Jenna, Savana, Hayley, Alayna, Kristin, Katelyn, Finnegan, Evan, Emily, Michael, Matthew and Landon, sister: Sister Mary Ann Grates, I.H.M., and brothers: Stanley, Earl, Jim and Raymond Grates. She was preceded in death by a great grandson Mark Booms, sister: Lillian Schave, and brothers: Frank, Clarence, Art Grates.
VIOLA CATHERINE KLEBBA, age 96 of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2016 with her family by her side, at Courtney Manor Nursing Center of Bad Axe. She was born on November 21, 1920 to the late Thomas & Frances (Kociba) Grates. She and Frank Klebba were united in marriage on January 16, 1943 in Harbor Beach. Together, they owned and operated the Half Way Tavern for 26 years. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2005. Viola was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, flowers, and being with her grandchildren and family.
Name: Bethany Ann Bailey
Age: 54
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: December 07, 2016
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 1 pm. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11 am. until the service time at 1 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Survived by: Husband-William Bailey III of Port Hope. 2 daughters-Meagan Shields of Alma. Justine Shields of Frankenmuth. Father-Oren Emerick of St. Helen. Mother-Pauline (Earl) Ginther of Port Hope. 2 sisters- Holly (Fred) McIntyre of Bad Axe. Paula Emerick of Portland, OR. 2 brothers-Matthew Emerick of West Branch. Neal (Colleen) Emerick of Raymond, WA. 4 grandchildren-Keelyn Biehl, Taylor Biehl, Haylee Biehl, and Myah Collison all of Alma. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by: 1 brother-Jeffrey Emerick. 1 sister: Dinah Emerick.
Bethany Ann Bailey, age 54, of Port Hope, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City. She was born on May 15, 1962 in Mount Clemens, MI, daughter of Oren and Pauline (Pionk) Emerick. She married William Bailey III on June 24, 2011. Bethany enjoyed planting outdoor gardens, watching Lions football dressed in blue and white from head to toe, she loved making gorgeous jewelry and playing euchre until she couldn’t play anymore. Her dogs Fluffy and Pudgy had her wrapped around their paws. Most of all, she loved spoiling and spending time whenever she could with her grandchildren.
Name: Vernita Katherine Currey
Age: 98
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: December 07, 2016
Date of Birth: June 22, 1918
Date of Passing: December 03, 2016
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, from 3-6pm. The funeral service will be 11am on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Vernita is survived by her 2 sons: James (Fran) Currey of Aberdeen, North Carolina and Donald (Joanne) Currey of Chelsea, Michigan; grandchildren: Kelly (Anthony) Blackburn of Urbandale, Iowa, Jonathon (Michelle) Landon of Fort Collins, Colorado and Matthew Landon of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; 4 great grandchildren: Ava, Claire, Harper and Riley; and several nieces and nephews. Vernita is preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters: Roland, Harold, Gerhard, Wilmer and Donald Gettel, Erma Sting, Esther Ainsworth, Dorothy Burns and Milda Gettel.
Vernita Katherine Currey, age 98, of Sebewaing, MI passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Hampton Manor in Bay City, MI. Vernita was born June 22, 1918, in Brookfield Township,MI daughter of John W. and Katherine (Schnepp) Gettel. She was confirmed on March 1932 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh, MI. She married Carlton Currey on July 14, 1945. He preceded her in death in May 2003. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Saginaw, MI and Sebewaing, MI for many years. Vernita was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing and the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed traveling in winter months with her husband to Arizona, Florida and Texas, golfing, needlework and playing bridge.
Name: Joyce A. Czewski
Age: 83
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 12, 2016
Date of Birth: September 22, 1933
Date of Passing: December 02, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
A private funeral Mass and celebration of Joyce’s life is being planned. Care has been entrusted to the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Joyce’s family.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Norbert; daughters, Paulette (Dan) Polzien of Newberry, Sharon of West Branch, Kathy of Parrish, Fla.; one son, Randy of Lapeer; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David, three brothers, Jesse, Bill and Ellis Hagle, one sister, Margaret Boyce.
Mrs. Joyce A. Czewski, 83 of Ubly, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. Joyce was born September 22, 1933 in Kinde to the late Jesse and Mary (Brown) Hagle. She married Norbert Czewski on October 6, 1951 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde. During her lifetime, Joyce enjoyed several years being a homemaker while her children were young, Later, she was employed by Ubly Community School and then at Lyntex until she retired. Joyce was a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church in Ubly for 65 years. She enjoyed traveling, time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, working in her flower beds and her kitchen.
Name: Clarence William Goebel
Age: 98
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 10, 2016
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 11 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the Huron Medical Care Facility. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Clarence is survived by sons Theodore Goebel of Seattle, Washington, Paul Goebel and wife Katherine of Lubbock, Texas, and Eric Goebel and wife Kay of Bad Axe; grandchildren Cpt. Kirk Goebel and wife Ashley of North Carolina, Erika Goebel of Bay City, Lydia Goebel of Dallas, Texas, Luke Goebel of Austin, Texas; and great grandson Maxwell Goebel, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by brothers Harold, and wife Pearl, Gerhard, and wife Dorothy, and sister Dorothy Greenan, and husband Harold.
Clarence William Goebel, age 98, of Bad Axe, passed away on December 2, 2016 at Huron Medical Care Facility. He was born on July 18, 1918 in Bach, Michigan to Theodore August and Lydia Errer Goebel. Clarence graduated from Pigeon High School in 1937 and was immediately drafted into the United States Army. World War II broke out the day before he was scheduled to muster out, and Clarence ended up serving four more years in the European Theatre involved in battles in Naples Foggia, Rome Arno, No Appennines, Po Valley. He landed on the beachhead at Anzio and once told of a spontaneous cease fire during the fighting so that both sides could remove their dead. He was awarded Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and four Bronze Battle Stars. After returning to the States, Clarence married Ileen Marie Stiebe on September 13, 1947 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, where Clarence remained a member until his death. Ileen preceded him in death in 1978. Clarence owned Huron Chevrolet, Cadillac and Oldsmobile Motor Company with his brother, Harold. Clarence and Harold were also distributors for Goebel beer in the Thumb area for many years. In his younger years, Clarence's passions were dancing, golfing, fishing, boating and sampling the beer he was distributing; and in his later years he enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers as well as going to casinos with his significant other Bea Pickla. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and the Bad Axe Lions Club.
Name: Eugene Block
Age: 86
Hometown: Minden City, MI
Funeral Date: December 03, 2016
Date of Birth: September 07, 1930
Date of Passing: November 30, 2016
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Saturday, December 3 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Holy Apostle Parish in Ruth. Rev. Christopher Coman will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home in Minden City on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church only from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a rosary on Friday at 4 pm by the Holy Apostle Usher’s Club and a parish vigil service Friday at 7 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Compassus Hospice Service or to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Eugene’s family.
Eugene was a loving husband and fine role model for his family. Eugene is survived by his wife of 56 years, Colleen of Minden City; six children, Thomas (Becky) Block of Minden City, Katherine (Brian) McManus of Fairmont WV, Joanne (Ronald) Barry, of Saginaw, Marilyn (David) Peplinski of Ubly, Brian Block of Minden City, and Kevin (Kelly) Block of Troy; sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister, Catherine (Norman) Zurick of Port Huron, and sisters-in-laws, Elaine Block of Deckerville, and Mildred Block of Lexington. He was preceded in death by an infant son, John, grandchildren Cory and Seana Block, sister and brother-in-law Roseline and Charles Gliniecki, and brothers, Carl and Kenneth Block. The family would like to thank the community for all their prayers, the Compassus Hospice Service, especially Elaine, Patty and Kelly for their amazing care and support, and a wonderful group of caregivers, Patricia, Alesha, Melissa, Sherry and Dorothy who eased Eugene through his last days of life.
Mr. Eugene Block, 86, of Minden City, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday November 30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born September 7, 1930, at home on Huron Line Road, Minden City to the late Joseph and Marie (Stimpfel) Block. He married Colleen Ryan on June 18, 1960 at St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City. Eugene attended Sts. Peter and Paul Grade School and graduated from Minden City High School. Eugene was a dedicated and innovative dairy farmer; first working with his father, Joseph and then with his son, Thomas. His love of farming was apparent, as he worked tirelessly to develop and support a fine dairy herd. Eugene engaged his family in many aspects of the family farm, teaching them life lessons along the way. He served on the boards of Michigan Milk Producers Association, MABC, Sherman Township Zoning Board and various other advisory boards throughout his active life. Eugene was dedicated to his community and was an active and life-long parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He enjoyed being part of the choir as a young man, served on the Parish Council, was an usher and was co-chair of the Mama Ruth Picnic for many years. He was friendly and engaging in nature and was the type of person who was instrumental in the weaving of the fabric of community. Eugene enjoyed bowling, playing Euchre, traveling and spending the winters in Florida. He was an avid sports fan, participating in many sports in his youth and later on attending his children’s sporting events and traveling to U of M football games. He loved when the family gathered together, visiting with his children and always took the time to lovingly tease grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: James John Hewitt
Age: 93
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 04, 2016
Services for James John Hewitt will be held Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church, Pastor Jerry Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in New River Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday, December 4, 2016 between 1-8 P.M. or Monday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the service time of 11:00 A.M. Memorials can be made to the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church.
Jim is survived by four daughters, Shirley (Bill) Bredow of Caseville, Carol Corbishley of Bad Axe, Ruth (Larry) Fell of Warren, Lori (Dan) Schultz of Orange Park, FL.,and one daughter in law Donna (Gary) Ross of Vienna, Virginia. Nine Grandchildren, Leslie (Alex) Sarapu, James (Lindsey) Ross, Charles (Chelsea) Corbishley, Christopher Corbishley, Randall (Tina) Knowlery, Jaimie Karg, Shannon Schultz, Sabrina Schultz and Samantha Schultz. 4 great grandchildren: Evan & Ellie Sarapu, Fischer & Hazel Corbishley. Several nieces and nephews, many grand nieces and nephews. Also by Brother in Law and Sister In Law: Kirk and Mary Lou Powers, Bob and Fran Jelinek and Sister In Law Leona (Harvey) McDonald. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jeanette Marie of 58 years, his much loved son, Gary Lee Ross, special son in law- Bill Bredow and dear sisters Florence Campbell Huff and Ella Mae Becker.
James John Hewitt, 93 of Ubly, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 30, 2016. He was born on June 1,1923 in Cass City Michigan, son of the late James Leslie, and Ada (Tanner) Hewitt. He graduated from Cass City High School in 1941 and went on to pursue careers in farming, auto mechanics and truck driving before his career as an asphalt plant operator for 30 years at Bay Asphalt and Paving, later Pyramid Paving in Essexville. Jim was a member of the Teamsters Union and went on to become a member of the local #324 Operating Engineers Union for 49 years. Jim was a life long member of Bad Axe Free Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee, Usher, Sunday School teacher as well as other positions. Jim's hobbies included: roller skating as a young man and later chaperoning Church Youth Group parties, farming, gardening, hunting, camping and traveling in a motor home, taking home movies and pictures, playing cards, watching sports and Nascar, spending time with family and friends. One of Jim's famous sayings was "I may not have gotten rich in this old world but I sure helped raise great kids.
Name: Fred Peruski
Age: 74
Hometown: Sandusky, MI.
Funeral Date: December 03, 2016
Date of Birth: September 02, 1942
Date of Passing: November 30, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, December 3 at St. Joseph Church, Argyle. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius/St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation is at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 2:00-8:30 pm and Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church only from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a parish vigil service Friday at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been requested to the Sanilac County Special Olympics or the Sandusky Knights of Columbus. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Fred’s family.
Fred leaves his beautiful and loving wife of 54 years, Kathleen (Graham) Peruski; his stunning daughters, Natalie (Stanley) Ruth, Tracey (Brent) Henry and Jessica (Toby) Betts; his remarkable sons Jeffery (Marti) Peruski and Jeremy Peruski; amazingly fun and hilarious grandchildren, Justin, Russell, Preston and Hanna Ruth, Kierra, Cora and Emily Peruski, Collin and Connor Henry, Lillian, Jack and Evelynn Betts; as well as great grandchildren, Kenzie, River and Sawyer Ruth; his brothers, Jim (Delphanie), Ronnie (Roxy), Stanley (Lorraine), Bob (Jane), Allen (Caroline), Henry Junior, wonderful sister, Marie, and sister-in-law, Marge Peruski. Of course, let’s not forget his many close fishing, bowling, softball and drinking buddies. They always relied on Fred to entertain them with a darn good story. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carly, Steve, Joey, sister Rosie, and daughter, Connie Peruski. She was always known for her loving charm and occasional colorful language by muttering something funny and expletive under her breath as she walked away from her dad if he dared to change the channel away from Little House on the Prairie.
Fred Peruski, 74 of Sandusky, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit following a diagnosis of multiple myeloma (bone marrow) cancer earlier this year. He actually beat this ugly disease, but lost the battle to a flu virus. He was born on September 2, 1942 in Ubly, to the late Henry and Grace (O’Parka) Peruski. He married Kathleen Graham on August 3, 1963 at St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City. Fred was a brother to an extremely large farming/Catholic/Polish family comprised of nine brothers and two sisters. Born and raised just outside the bustling village of Ubly, Fred grew up milking cows, planting and harvesting crops as well as many walking uphill to and from school every day, because that how it was done back in those days according to him. After graduating from Ubly High School in 1959, he moved to Wolverine, Michigan where he began his second career in construction as a cement mason. This was a passion of his that continued for decades and whenever a request came in from a friend or family member, he would be the first to volunteer. In 1962, as fate would have it, he met his loving wife, Kathleen Graham, during a wedding party at the infamous Cumber Bar where he literally swept her off her feet by dancing the polka. After several years away, they decided to return to the Thumb area in order to be closer to family and plant his roots for the rest of his life. Upon their return in 1965, they bought a small dairy farm in the Deckerville area that was perfect to raise a growing family. In the Thumb area, Fred became an extremely active community member, having joined the parish counsel at St. Joseph’s in Argyle, the Knights of Columbus in Sandusky, and softball teams in any city. His friends would ask him to play because they knew he would always belt one out of the park and generally any organization that would welcome his vibrant language and strong opinions. An avid fisherman, hunter, bowler, pretend golfer, and softball slugger, Fred thoroughly loved being outdoors and active. Even after his diagnosis, he refused to sit still and remained active, living life the only way he knew how. Most of all, he loved being with his dear friends and family. Whether it was the annual Christmas tree cutting, summer weekend trips to Flower Hill or even simple pizza and pop after a hard day of baling hay, he love being with people, friends, family and strangers alike. Fred will be remembered for his extreme generosity of his time and love and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Name: Patricia F. Pilato
Age: 83
Hometown: Lake Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 06, 2016
Date of Birth: October 18, 1933
Date of Passing: November 30, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am on Tuesday, December 6th at St. Roch Church/Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish with Fr. Robert Pare officiating. Burial will take place at Caseville Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 pm on Monday, December 5th at the Champagne Funeral Home in Caseville. Visitation will also at the church on Tuesday, December 6th from 10am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to Compassus Hospice (5986 Cass City Rd., Cass City, MI 48726). Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Patricia is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leonard Pilato of Lake Township; son: Sam (Cindy) Pilato of Plymouth; daughters: Denise (Thomas) Pilato-Whipple of Holly and Jeanette (Michael) Maass of Ypsilanti; grandchildren: Emily, Roy, Bronson, Terra, Lindsey, Courtney and Matt; great grandchildren: Jackson, Annalia, Alli, Cameron, Ryan and Carter; sisters: Mary Ellen (Ron) McDonald of Port Hope and Kay Johnston of Bad Axe; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marjorie Engler and Lois Howard.
Patricia F. Pilato, 83, of Lake Township, formerly of Detroit, Royal Oak and Troy, passed away suddenly but peacefully on November 30, 2016, at Huron County Medical Care Facility under Compassus Hospice care. Patti was born in Owendale on October 18, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Henderson) Dufty. She graduated from Owendale High School in 1950. On January 26, 1952, she married the love of her life, Leonard J. Pilato in Detroit. Patti was a member of St. Roch Church/Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. She was in a private book club in Caseville and in the F.O. Eagles # 3690. Patricia enjoyed collecting and polishing rocks and fossils, especially Petoskey stones. She was a great cook, known especially for her soups, a Holocaust aficionado, and a professional shopper. Patti loved her pet cat, Nardo.
Name: Elizabeth Ann Bowen
Age: 89
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI.
Funeral Date: December 03, 2016
Date of Birth: December 18, 1926
Date of Passing: November 29, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. 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: David Bowen of Lakeville, MN, and Phillip and his wife Cathryn Bowen of Grand Rapids, and 2 grandchildren: Patrick (Aleaha) and Andrew (Lisa), 3 great grandsons, and her brother John Clifford and his wife Martha Baker of St. Louis, Missouri.
ELIZABETH ANN BOWEN, age 89 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her home under hospice care. She was born on December 8, 1926 in Flint, to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Bassingthwaighte) Clifford. Beth and Harvey Bowen were united in marriage on January 1, 1949 in Wellston, Michigan. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2005. Beth was a graduate of Michigan State College in 1948 with a B.S. in Medical Technology. She worked as a med tech at Harbor Beach Community Hospital for 21 years, and also worked at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, and Detroit Memorial Hospital in Detroit. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Beach, was an Elder and a Sunday School Teacher. She was a former member of the Huron County Migrant Ministry, a former Cub Scout Den Mother, and a former Member of the Women’s Club and Jay C’s.
Name: Donald E. Stevenson
Age: 87
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: December 03, 2016
Date of Birth: May 29, 1929
Date of Passing: November 28, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral service will be at 11:00am Saturday, December 3rd at the Caseville United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and one hour prior to the service on Saturday in church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Caseville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his wife Barbara; daughters Donna (Bob) Aul of Romeo, Deborah Kadlec of Shelby Twp, Becky (Sydney Nichols) of England, Lori (Bruce Struble) Babisz of Florida, and Nancy Hearold of Rochester; daughter-in-law Sandy Hopp of Romeo; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and sister Diane Bott of St. Clair Shores. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis, grandson Adam Russell and brother Robert.
Donald E. Stevenson, 87, of Caseville, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at his home under hospice care. Don was born May 29, 1929 in Detroit to the late Ira Vincent and Lorraine (Wells) Stevenson. He graduated from Detroit’s Southeastern High School in 1948. He was a veteran of the US Army. Having known Barbara Walker since they were 11 years old, and having dated since they were 16, they were married on November 17, 1951. Don retired from Alfran Inc. in Roseville in 1990 as a superintendent of a tool and die factory. In 1994 he moved from Romeo to Caseville permanently. He was a member of the Caseville United Methodist Church and the Caseville American Legion; and a former member of the Caseville Eagles and Romeo Elks. He was a craftsman in woodworking and he loved baseball, having been a talented pitcher in earlier years.
Name: Jeffery F. Gottschalk
Age: 38
Hometown: Palm Springs, CA., formerly Filion, MI
Funeral Date: December 17, 2016
Date of Birth: August 18, 1978
Date of Passing: November 26, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. A gathering will be held at the church from 8:30 a.m. until time of service. A celebration of life will also be held in June 2017. Memorials may be made in Jeff’s memory to the North Huron School Athletic Program in Kinde or to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Debra (Gottschalk) Allen, and step father, Gary Allen of Filion; one sister, Jennifer Wagester and her husband, Raymond, of Franktown, Colorado; and nieces, Anna and Alison Wagester. Jeff is also survived by step sisters, Jennifer Allen of Clarksville, Tennessee and Jessica Newton and her husband, Brian of Louisville, Kentucky; grandmother, Delores Higgins-Frantz along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Fredrick Gottschalk; grandparents: Herman and Regina Gottschalk, and Harold and Mary Jane Frantz and Delores Higgins-Frantz; and an uncle, Richard Frantz.
Jeffery F. Gottschalk, age 38, of Palm Springs, CA, formerly of Filion, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at his home. He was born August 18, 1978 in Bad Axe to Fredrick and Debra (Frantz) Gottschalk. Jeffery was a 1997 graduate of North Huron High School and attended Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan and DeVry University in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Palm Springs, California in June 2016.
Name: Dr Kenneth S. Kube
Age: 81
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 01, 2016
Date of Birth: February 12, 1935
Date of Passing: November 26, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Beeler, of Faith Gospel Tabernacle. Burial in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 1-7 pm or Thursday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Dr. Kube is survived by: His wife of 55 years-Barbara L. (Gross) Kube of Bad Axe. Daughter-Kimberly K. (Kube) Herrington of Bad Axe. Son-Brian J. Kube and his wife Kelly J. of Bad Axe. 6 Grandchildren-Abigail (Nicholas) Gucwa of Bad Axe, Aaron Herrington of Bad Axe, Rebecca Herrington of Bad Axe, Sarah Herrington of Caro, Baron Kube of Bad Axe, Katelyn Kube of Bad Axe. 3 Great-grandchildren-Samantha Gucwa of Bad Axe, Bethany Gucwa of Bad Axe and Madison Hewens of Harbor Beach. 1 Brother-Llewellyn Kube of Goose Lake, Iowa. 1 Sister-Adele Kroeger of Clinton, Iowa. He is also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Dr. Kube was preceded in death by: Brother-Fredrick A. Kube. Sister-Elsabea (Kube) Dierks. Brother in Laws Peter Kroeger and Rev. Roger Dierks. and Several aunts and uncles.
Dr. Kenneth S. Kube, age 81, of Bad Axe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. He was born on February 12, 1935, in Clinton, Iowa, son of the late Fredrick E. and Adele M. (Miller) Kube. He graduated from high school in 1953 and received his BA degree at the University of Iowa in 1957. He received his Medical Degree at the University of Iowa, School of Medicine in 1960. He interned at Hurley Hospital in Flint from 1960-1961. He finished his residency in Internal Medicine at both Hurley and the University of Michigan from 1961-1964. He joined the United States Air Force in 1964 and Served as Captain at the England Air Force Base in Alexandria, LA., where he was Chief of Medicine, Allergy and Radiology. He practiced Internal Medicine in Bad Axe from July of 1966 until his retirement in December of 2000. He was the first doctor in the area to use Cardiac Defibrillation which was at the Hubbard Hospital. Doc farmed for many years as well. He had a great love of the land and enjoyed being outdoors.
Name: Sidney John Francis Elliot
Age: 89
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: November 29, 2016
Date of Birth: November 09, 1927
Date of Passing: November 25, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 29, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Sand Point, MI. Rev. Raymond Orth will officiate with burial in Caseville Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville, MI from 2 to 8 PM Monday and at the church after 10 AM Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to his church and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Georgina; children, Eileen Soulliere of Chesterfield,MI; Susan Elliott, John Elliott, and Amy (Bryan) Davis all of Redford, MI; ten grandchildren, Robert, Jenna, Megan (Patrick), Cassandra, Bryan, Noah, Hannah, Sadie, Charlotte and Georgie. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Ven. Norman Elliott and Charles Elliott.
Sidney John Francis Elliott age 89, of Caseville, MI went home to the Lord he loved, Friday evening, November 25, following a massive heart attack. He was born November 9, 1927 in Detroit to the late Sidney and Laura (Wright) Elliott. Sid grew up in Detroit and graduated from Northwestern High School. Shortly after high school, he began work at SS Kresge. Shortly thereafter, he was inducted as a Staff Sargent into the US Air Force and served during the Korean War. When he came home from the military, he returned to his job at Kresge’s. On November 26, 1960, he was united in marriage to Georgina Pessano at St. Andrew’s Memorial Episcopal Church, Detroit, where they had met as members of the church’s youth group. They then raised their family in Detroit. In 1964, he left Kresge’s and went to General Electric, giving them 26 years, retiring in 1990. A couple of years later they moved to Caseville to enjoy their retirement. Sid was a man of faith; he had been a member of St. Andrew’s, Detroit, MI all his life and moved his membership to St. John’s Episcopal on Sand Point, MI when he retired. He was also a member of the Caseville American Legion, the Caseville Eagles and the Old Gezzer’s Club. He enjoyed music, reciting poetry, telling jokes, gardening, never missed Lawrence Welk, was a ruthless Tiger fan, and going to and meeting friends at Walt’s. Earlier on, he loved camping and campfires with family.
Name: Larry R. Adam
Age: 72
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: November 29, 2016
Date of Birth: May 04, 1944
Date of Passing: November 24, 2016
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Monday, November 28, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, from 2-8pm. The funeral service will be Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Christ the King Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran Church or USA-FFA Alumni. Arrangements handled by Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Larry is survived by his wife, MaryLou; children: Scott Adam, Mark Adam, Brian (Tina) Adam all of Sebewaing, and Lynette (the late Bill Kauffold) Kauffold of Unionville; 7 grandchildren: Emma Kauffold, Garrett Adam, Wyatt Kauffold, Maddie Adam, Lauren Adam, Jake Adam and Ruby Kauffold; siblings: Marilyn (Carl) Seibel, Mary (Kurt) Kelly, and the late Lloyd (survived by Evelyn) Adam.
Larry R. Adam, age 72, of Sebewaing, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, at the Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville. Larry was born in Pigeon on May 4, 1944, to Harold and Oradell (Voss) Adam. He married MaryLou Schweitzer on August 24, 1963, at the Kilmanagh United Methodist Church. Larry’s true passion was farming and spending time with his family. He was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing and was active with many board positions. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau. He was known to many as “Captain Cobble” and enjoyed telling stories. He was a tinkerer and liked restoring tractors.
Name: Debora Jo Blehm
Age: 59
Hometown: Filion
Funeral Date: November 25, 2016
Date of Birth: January 25, 1957
Date of Passing: November 20, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 12 pm. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Verona Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11 am. until the service time at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Debora Jo Blehm Memorial Fund. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Surviving are her husband David Blehm and her children, Cathy Blehm, Joseph Blehm and Andrea Dilleree and her husband David Dilleree. Siblings, Sandra Carter and her late husband Randy of Bay Port, Brian Lawhorn and his wife Ina of Texas, Rose Soper and her husband Samuel of Bad Axe, Tonya and her late husband Doral of Owendale, Kevin Lawhorn of Missouri, Lisa Lawhorn In Snover, Robin Soper and her husband, James, of Harbor Beach, Kimberly Lawhorn and her husband Rick of Bad Axe, Penny Lawhorn of Harbor Beach, Rick Lawhorn of Florida, Dawn Lahorn of Mount Clemens and her 5 grand fur babies.
Debora Jo Blehm, 59, of Filion passed away Sunday,November 20, 2016 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Born in Bad Axe on January, 25 1957, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Shirley Lawhorn. On June 13, 1975 David and Debora Blehm were united in marriage in Bad Axe at Grandma Justin's house. Debora was a loving mom and was an employee of the Bad Axe Voltron and the Bad Axe paper.
Name: Phillip H. Kreager
Age: 79
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: November 30, 2016
Date of Birth: September 16, 1937
Date of Passing: November 20, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 30th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating followed by a luncheon at the Caseville Eagles. Military honors will be presented by the Caseville American Legion. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the service. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his daughters Sarah (Jarrett) Pratt of Pinnebog and Bridget Gehringer of Midland; grandchildren Levi, Asher, Lana, and Kaleb; and sister Patricia Kreager. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Anthony and first wife Josephine.
Phillip H. Kreager, 79, of Caseville died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at home. Phil was born September 16, 1937 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Sophia Kreager. He graduated from Detroit Cass Tech High School in 1956. He served in the US Army Reserve for 11 years. He worked as an electrician for IBEW #58 before moving from Detroit to Caseville in 1992. He was a member of the Caseville Eagles, American Legion, and enjoyed blackpowder shooting with N-SSA.
Name: Edward F. Kubacki
Age: 77
Hometown: Dwight Township, MI.
Funeral Date: November 23, 2016
Date of Birth: April 26, 1939
Date of Passing: November 18, 2016
Funeral Home: Gage Chapel MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will take place 11am on Wednesday, November 23rd at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church in Dwight Township with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2 – 8 pm on Tuesday, November 22nd at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde. There will be a scripture service at 7 pm. Visitation will also be at the church on Wednesday, November 23rd 10 am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund.
Edward is survived by his wife of 53 years, Catherine Kubacki of Dwight Township; his daughters: Marie (Thomas) Murdock and Beverly Kubacki, both of Bad Axe; grandchildren: Matthew Murdock, Leeann Murdock, Joshua Kubacki and Diana Kubacki; brothers and sisters in law: Ann (Lloyd) Messing, Jenny (Clarence) Seltz, Mary (Willard) Krumpp, Stanley Pluciennik and Chester Pluciennik; many cousins and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Gene Kubacki.
Edward F. Kubacki, 77, of Dwight Township, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2016 at Huron Medical Care Facility. Eddie was born in Bad Axe on April 26, 1939 to the late Floyd and Veronica (Murawski) Kubacki. On July 6, 1963, he married Catherine Pluciennik at St. Mary Church in Parisville. He was a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church/Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Dwight Township, and was a member of the Holy Name. Eddie played Santa Claus for Kmart during Christmas time. He loved collecting antiques, even opening up a John Deere Museum. He was a member of the Thumb Two Cylinder Club where he enjoyed driving his tractors in the parades, rain or shine. On August 26, 2006, Edward wrote: “I, Ed, worked with my dad as a carpenter and painter. In 12th grade, I worked for Murawski Sales & Service in Port Austin. I went to work for Mr. Oswald Lummp of Elkton from 1963 – 1968. In 1968, I went to work for Mortimer Lumber Yard in Bad Axe for three years and three months. I quit Mortimer because I got so much carpenter work on my own as a builder. In 1972, I was a truck driver for Mortimer. I worked for Mr. Bob Hogan for about 1 year. I also worked for the United States Government in Huron County as a caretaker and property manage. I also worked in Sanilac County for the Farmer Home Administration before Reagan became president. In 1999, I worked for Carter Lumber Yard in Bad Axe as a truck driver. In 1997, I opened up a John Deere Museum for people to come and see. I love to do carpenter work and all kinds of jobs. I love to talk to all ages of people, young and old and all in between. I love my John Deere Museum, collecting all those years from people all over the United States. I want my family to enjoy it as much as I did. I love you all – Eddie”
Name: John D. Pridnia
Age: 73
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: November 26, 2016
Date of Birth: March 16, 1943
Date of Passing: November 17, 2016
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 25, 1:00 to 4:00 and 5:00 to 8:00 with vigil at 7:30 at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. Visitation will also be held Saturday from 9:00 am at St. Michaels Catholic Church of the Annunciation of The Lord Parish until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. A luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Huron County Community Foundation, and the John D. Pridnia Community Service Fund, (P.O. Box 56, Bad Axe, Michigan 48413), a fund established to continue to enrich the lives of the people in the Port Austin area.
Shortly after his schooling, he married Patricia Moore and had three sons, John, David and Chris. After retiring from the legislature, John married Lisa Daily, his wife of 19 years. His sons each married and started families of their own – John to Michelle, David to Liana and Chris to Nancy. John’s family grew to include five grandchildren, Nicole, Kimberly, Nicolas, Christopher and Connor, and three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson and Blake.
John D. Pridnia, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 after a two-year battle with ALS at the age of 73. John, the only child of John R. and Margaret Pridnia, was born on March 16, 1943 in Detroit, MI. Shortly after his schooling, he married Patricia Moore and had three sons, John, David and Chris. Looking for a fulfilling life for his family, he relocated to rural Northeast Michigan to take on the challenge of various small businesses. Over the period of 10 years, the list of businesses included Harrisville Shell Station and Tackle Shop, Pridnia Mobile Home Park, Dairy Dome, Alco Theatre, State Park Motel and WDBI Radio Station. He often looked back at this time in his life as being one of the most gratifying -- working side by side with his family to build, to develop, to create. Years were at times lean, but always rewarding. At the age of 39, after raising his family, John directed his efforts and talents towards public service at the state level. He served two terms as State Representative and two terms as State Senator where he was well respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. His efforts focused around business, tourism and conservation, but his true legislative passion was in the area of public health. He was most proud of his many accomplishments while chairing the Senate Health Policy Committee. After retiring from the legislature, John married Lisa Daily, his wife of 19 years. John and Lisa lived in the Lake Huron lakeshore community of Port Austin, MI once again enjoying the warmth and charm of a small community. His sons each married and started families of their own – John to Michelle, David to Liana and Chris to Nancy. John’s family grew to include five grandchildren, Nicole, Kimberly, Nicolas, Christopher and Connor, and three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson and Blake. John may have retired, but he did not slow down. He continued on his path of service and contribution by working with the Port Austin community to improve the lives of so many people who lived in or visited the area. Beautifying and developing the harbor and waterfront, establishing a thriving farmer’s market, or assisting and mentoring so many local businesses owners -- John never stopped giving, never stopped helping others. A fitting tribute to John and his heartfelt work for his community stands at the Port Austin harbor and states “He had the vision to imagine what could be done, the knowledge of how to do it and the commitment to make it a reality.”
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