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.”
Name: Robert Joseph Main
Age: 58
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: November 17, 2016
Date of Birth: June 19, 1958
Date of Passing: November 15, 2016
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Faith Gospel Tabernacle in Bad Axe, with Pastor Mike Beeler officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Huron Community Fair. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT FAITH GOSPEL TABERNACLE, BAD AXE: Wednesday, November 16 4-8 p.m. Thursday, November 17 9:30 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.
He is survived by his parents, Marvin and Barbara Main of Bay Port; children, Hope (Jesse) Klaska of Bad Axe, Angela Main of Bad Axe, Maci Main of Pigeon, Melissa Pitts of Grand Blanc, Eric (Megan) Pitts of Flushing, and Greg Pitts of Bay City; five grandchildren, Brandon, Dominic, Caleb, Ayden, and Aspyn; brothers, Brian (Loretta) Main of Minden City and Scott Main of Pigeon; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Robert Joseph “Bob” Main, 58 of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Born in Flint on June 19, 1958, he was the son of Marvin R. and Barbara J. (McAra) Main. He graduated from Ubly High School in 1976, and earned his Masters Degree in Banking from the University of Colorado. Bob worked with Bay Port State Bank for 24 years, and was currently serving as President. He was a member of Scenic Golf & Country Club in Pigeon. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and antique tractors, as well as playing cards with his many friends and family. Bob was a generous man and supported his community in many ways. Bob was a member at Faith Gospel Tabernacle, Bad Axe.
Name: Elwood H. Bomia II
Age: 50
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: November 19, 2016
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. 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 Cheryle Bomia of Harbor Beach, and children: Elwood Bomia III, of Port Austin, Timothy Bomia of Harbor Beach, and Brittney Bomia of Bad Axe, 2 grandchildren, and his siblings: David Bomia of Deckerville, Dan Bomia of Harbor Beach, and Larry Bomia of Monroe County.
ELWOOD H.BOMIA II, age 50 of Harbor Beach passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1966 to the late Elwood and Betty (McMullen) Bomia. He and Cheryl Jean Six were united in marriage on March 19m, 1990 in Bad Axe. He was an employee of the Harbor Beach Resort Association.
Name: Elizabeth A. Kubacki
Age: 76
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: November 19, 2016
Date of Birth: January 23, 1940
Date of Passing: November 13, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 19 at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Saturday at St. John Church from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Betty’s family.
Betty is survived by her six children, Michele (Richard) Jackson of Ubly, Lorie Johnson (special friend, Bill Farmer) of GA, Doug (Margaret) Kubacki of TN, Julie (Ken) Bushoven of NJ, Deanna (Peter) Herrington of TN, Joseph (Valerie) Kubacki of Bad Axe; 15 grandchildren, Kathi (Jason) Keys, Traci (Matt) Kuhl, Stephani Jackson, Jeff (Rosemary) Sample, Chesney Sample (special friend, Joshua Lessing) Meghan Kubacki, Shawn Kubacki (special friend, Angela Behnke), Connor Bushoven, Grant Bushoven, Danielle Herrington, Eric Herrington, Tiffany (Sean) Schwartz, Jeff Herrington, Brandon Kubacki and Emily Kubacki; 7 great grandchildren, Ciatilyn & Rihanna Keys, Jaxon & Ramzee Kuhl, Lance & Mariah Sample, Brantley Kubacki; five sisters, Mary (Lavern) Shemka, Evelyn (Roger) Stolicker, Catherine Cleveland, Theresa (Thomas) Kahlo, Carol Osborne; three brothers, Arthur Vogel, John (Elaine) Vogel, Frank (Nancy) Vogel; 8 sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Vogel, Virginia Vogel, Patricia Vogel, Beatrice (Elmer) Micklash, Frances Polega, Eleanor (Ralph) Fligger, Jeanette (Robert) Skipinski, Delores Kubacki; 3 brothers-in-law, Jerome Kolar, Anthony (MaryAnn) Kubacki and Edward (Deloris) Kubacki. She was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Lance Sample and Tony Johnson; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, August and Mary Kubacki; 2 sisters, Ann Vogel and Lucille Kolar; 4 brothers, Bill, Anthony, Charles and Lawrence Vogel; sisters-in-law, Kate Vogel, Ruth Vogel, Christina Eilers, Rose Smith and Delphine Kubacki; brothers-in-law, Ralph Osborne, Felix Kubacki, August Kubacki, Felix Polega, George Smith, Alvin Eilers and Donald Krawaczyk.
Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” A. Kubacki, 76 of Ubly, passed away Sunday November 13, 2016 at her residence while under hospice care after a short battle with cancer. She was born on January 23, 1940 in Minden City to the late Adolph and Adella (Messing) Vogel. She married Eugene F. Kubacki on May 6, 1961 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2011 after 50 years of marriage. Betty was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Ruth. She worked for the late Dr. E.C. Holdship for over 25 years before she retired. She was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. Her talents were appreciated by her family and many others. Betty cherished spending time with family and friends.
Name: Michael B. Rosen
Age: 62
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: November 19, 2016
Date of Birth: April 27, 1954
Date of Passing: November 12, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at 12 noon on Saturday, November 19th at the United Protestant Church in Port Austin. Pastor Nancy Bitterling will officiate with James DePatty assisting. A pot luck lunch will take place at the church hall following the service. A private burial will take place at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at a later date. Memorials may be offered to the United Protestant Church in Port Austin to help cover funeral expenses. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Mike is survived by his wife Angela and his son, Michael “Mikey” Rosen Jr.; his step-son Corey Campbell; his brother, Lee (Tina) Rosen of Macomb Township; his sister, Pam (George) Fisher of Bloomfield Hills; his nieces and nephews: Steven, Jennifer and Melissa. Other adoptive family members include: James (Rachel) DePatty, their son, Brandt, and daughter Addison, of Kinde, Michael (Kimberly) DePatty and their daughter, Hazel, of Bad Axe, Melissa (Jason) Stirrett –Guza and their children, Logan, Hannah and Aiden of Potterville and Robert (Janet) DePatty of Kinde.
Michael B. Rosen, 62, of Kinde, passed away on November 12, 2016 at McLaren Flint Hospital after a short illness. Michael was born in Detroit to the late Arthur and Francis (Davis) Rosen on April 27, 1954. He was in the U.S. Army from March 1973 to March 1976. On October 31, 2008 he married Angela Caruana.
Name: Irene J. Yaroch
Age: 84
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: November 18, 2016
Date of Birth: December 03, 1931
Date of Passing: November 11, 2016
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Irene J. Yaroch will be at 11:00 am, Friday, November 18, 2016 at St. Michaels Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish, Port Austin. Cremation has taken place. Cremains will be buried in St. Edwards cemetery. Arrangements handled through the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde.
Irene is survived by her children: Debbie (Robert) Bieri, James (Kimberly) Yaroch, Perry (Crystal) Yaroch, Tammy (Pat) Langley, and Brian (Tammy) Yaroch. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Chad (Mellisa) Biere, Dana (Doug) Smith, Brandi (Shane) Bushlen, Chelsea Yaroch, Chambray Yaroch, Ashley (David) Piotrowski, Dylan Yaroch, Kyle Langley and special friend Taylor; great-grandchildren: Cierra Bieri, Olivia and Adelyn Bushlen and Willow Smith; one great-grandchild: Aden Essenmacher; and her Dog, Simba. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ervin and Raymond Goretski, her sister Theresa Bodis, her granddaughter, Kayla Yaroch and her great-grandson Javen Krohn. she is also survived by two brothers, Edward ( Marie) Goretski, and Robert (Pauline) Goretski
Irene J. Yaroch, 84, of Kinde died Friday, November 11, 2016, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. She was born December 3, 1931, in Verona Township, the daughter of the late Floyd and Alice (Pinkoski) Goretski. Irene and Stanley Yaroch were married on April 24, 1956 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde. Stanley preceded her in death on July 6, 1995. She was a fun, kind-hearted woman who treated everyone like family. She enjoyed gardening, canning and spending time with her family.
Name: Karen Ann Smith
Age: 59
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 14, 2016
Services will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11 am. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday from 1-8 pm. or Monday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am.
She is survived by her parents-Ronald and Sally Smith of Bad Axe. 1 daughter-Lisa Robinson of Port Austin. 1 brother-Larry (Sharon) Smith of Bad Axe. 4 grandchildren-Paige Robinson of Bad Axe. Gabrielle Robinson of Bad Axe. Lamarion Robinson of Port Austin. Rylee Robinson of Port Austin. 1 great grandson-Carter Emerick of Bad Axe. 1 special niece-Sierra Smith of Bad Axe. 2 nephews-Ryan Smith of Armada. Dylan Smith of Bad Axe. 1 great nephew-Brody Smith of Armada.
Karen Ann Smith, age 59, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was born on May 27, 1957 in Bad Axe, daughter of Ronald and Sally (Burley) Smith. Karen enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and attending their various sports activities.
Name: Vernetta M. King
Age: 78
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: November 12, 2016
Date of Birth: September 14, 1938
Date of Passing: November 08, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 1:00PM Saturday, November 12th at St. Felix Catholic Church, Pinnebog, with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in St. Felix Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8pm Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. There will be an Eagles Auxiliary Ritual at 5:00pm and a scripture service at 7:30pm Friday, both at the funeral home. She will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to mass in church on Saturday. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
She is survived by her children Elizabeth (Gary) Faher of Sodus, Philip (Sherry), Kenneth (Carolyn), JoAnn (Tom) Pressey, and John (Michelle), all of Buchanan; grandchildren Kelly, Matthew, Nathan, Robert, Miranda, Kyle, Ryan, Lauren, Sarah, Travis, Nicole, and Renae; 13 great-granchildren; and sisters Louise (Richard) McIlhargie of Caseville, Marion (Gerald) Yax of Kinde and Rita (Sam) Tibbits of Pinnebog. She was preceded in death by her brothers David and Joseph.
Vernetta M. King, 78, of Kinde, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Bronson Healthcare in Battle Creek. Vernetta was born September 14, 1938 in Detroit to the late David and Marion (Clos) Gosselin. She graduated from Detroit’s Annunciation High School in 1956. On January 24, 1959 she married Joseph Dale King. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2015. She worked at US Aviex in Niles and then retired from Hewlett-Packard in St. Joseph. In 1996 she moved from Buchanan to a log home she and her husband built near Oak Beach. She had been visiting Oak Beach since her own childhood when her family had a cottage there, and that tradition continues as her children and grandchildren continue visiting today, while also enjoying a few of her chocolate chip cookies. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish and the vice president of the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary 3690.
Name: Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Maurer
Age: 92
Hometown: Paris Township, MI
Funeral Date: November 11, 2016
Date of Birth: June 03, 1924
Date of Passing: November 07, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Friday, November 11 at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial and graveside service will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery of Smith Corners. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Friday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a rosary recited Thursday at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Betty’s family.
Betty is survived by her son, Randolph (Randy) Joseph Maurer and his wife, Pamela (Smithers) of Ubly; two granddaughters, Nicole (Christopher) Champagne of Flint, Miranda (Vathana) Song of Phoenix, AZ; four great grandchildren, Ian, Alexa and Daegan Champagne, Miette-Pamela Maurer; three siblings, Ann Morell of Ubly, Arline Symons of Bad Axe and Ray (Donna) Pulcer of Harbor Beach. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bernard Pulcer and his wife, Pearl.
Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Maurer, 92 of Paris Township, Ubly passed away at her home on November 7, 2016. Betty was born in Rapson on June 3, 1924 to the late John and Agnes (Tschirhart) Pulcer. She married Neil Joseph Maurer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Smith Corners after his return from service in WWII. Betty and Neil settled in the Ubly area, later taking over operations of the Pulcer farm near Verona. Betty toiled alongside her husband in the fields, barn expanding and improving their farming operation into a successful Grade A dairy farm. After retirement in the mid 80’s, Betty continued to spend time on her interests such as dancing, country music, her friends and family. She lived her life on her farm, remaining there after her husband’s passing on September 12, 2000. In later years, she was known for selling her raspberries from her garden. She was dedicated to the care and upkeep of her farm, only giving up mowing her lawn by herself this year.
Name: Earl F. Pfaff
Age: 80
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: November 10, 2016
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11am in Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the Marquardt Cemetery near Port Hope. A scripture service will be held 7pm Wednesday in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach where visitation will be Wednesday from 2-8pm. Visitation will take place Thursday at the church from 10am until the time of service. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church or Lakeview Extended Care Unit of Harbor Beach Community Hospital. Memories may be shared at www.RamseyFH.com.
Earl is survived by his wife Doris Pfaff of Ruth and their children, Joni Reimann and her husband Rod of Filion, James Pfaff and his wife Gale of Harbor Beach, Jerry Pfaff and his wife Lisa of Harbor Beach and Jason Pfaff and his wife Vicki of Harbor Beach. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Clarence Pfaff and a sister Frances Shefka.
EARL F PFAFF, age 80 of Ruth, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on May 11, 1936 in Bad Axe to the late Clarence and Agnes (Klama) Pfaff. Earl and Doris Jahn were united in marriage on November 17, 1962 in Port Hope. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Germany. Earl was a retired employee of Sensient Flavors in Harbor Beach retiring in 2001 after 28 years of employment. He enjoyed reading, cutting wood, camping and especially being with his family and grandchildren.
Name: Harold N. Schmitz
Age: 88
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: November 12, 2016
Date of Birth: April 06, 1928
Date of Passing: November 07, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 10:00am Saturday, November 12th at St. Roch Catholic Church/OLPH with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his wife Bea; children Debra (Dennis) Rank of Oakland Twp, Gary (Joy) of East China, Sandy Monette of Caseville and Lori (Kevin) McCoy of Rochester Hills; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters Noreen Prior of St. Clair and Judie Schmitz of Algonac. He was preceded in death by his sisters Betty and Shirley; and son-in-law Dennis Monette.
Harold N. Schmitz, 88, of Caseville, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care. Harold was born April 6, 1928 in Detroit to the late Norman and Celina (Claeys) Schmitz. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. On January 12, 1952 he married Bertha Oles at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Smiths Creek. He owned and operated Schmitz Sunoco in Richmond until retiring in 1985. He moved to Caseville in 1992. He enjoyed woodworking, antique cars and putzing in his garage.
Name: Alex Elwood McLeod
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 12, 2016
Date of Birth: March 06, 1926
Date of Passing: November 05, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Alex will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12th at the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church with Rev. William O’Nan officiating. Burial will be at Chandler Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:30 am on Saturday 12th at the church. Memorials may be offered to the Christian Education Fund of the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe Free Methodist or Lakeport Wesleyan Church. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Alex married Lillian Charlotte Hill on June 9, 1948 and lived in Bad Axe from the mid-1950s to the present. She preceded him in death on September 14, 2016. From this union of 68 years they had four children: Alex E. McLeod Jr., Allan (Lori) McLeod, Kathy (Richard) Green, and Gregory (Nancy) McLeod. Alex is also survived by four grandchildren, Robert (Jennifer) Campbell, James (Amanda) McLeod, Michael McLeod, and Angela Campbell; seven great grandchildren; Carlee, Hailee, Logan, Kevin, Forrest, Storm and Seth; two sisters in-law, Elizabeth McLeod and Elizabeth Hill along with many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by siblings, Gwendolyn (Dennis) Jewell, Margaret (Warren) Mize, Dovetta (Jay) Deman, Yvonne (William) Bombach, Donald (Elizabeth) McLeod, Mary (Fred) Cappocchioni, Edward (Nadine) McLeod, Robert John McLeod and; and brothers in-law James Hill, John Gottschalk, James Baslock, John Goziski, and sister in-law, Mary Ann McLeod and daughter in-law, Sharon McLeod.
Alex Elwood McLeod, age 90, passed away peacefully, on Saturday November 5, 2016, under the care of Hospice, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. He was born, in Hume Township, March 6, 1926 to the late Alexander and Blanch (Hebert) McLeod. Alex enlisted and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII at Orly Air Field, France. After, the service, Alex worked as a self-employed residential builder until retirement. He was also a licensed pilot and had a life-long passion for flying, purchasing the first of many aircraft shortly after his discharge from the service; the passion for hunting, fishing, and travel closely followed.
Name: Raymond Stockoski
Age: 92
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: November 09, 2016
Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, November 9th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin, MI - with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will take place St. Michael’s Cemetery in Port Austin, MI. Visitation will be 2-8 pm on Tuesday, November 8th at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde, MI with a Scripture service at 7 pm. Visitation will also be at the church on Wednesday from 10 am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by two sons, Kenneth and Gary (Kathy) Stockoski of Port Austin, MI; a daughter, Karen Stockoski of the Detroit area; a grandson, Kyle Herrington; two granddaughters, Dawna (James)Bemis, Kristi (Steve) Niemiec, four great grandchildren and a step great grandchild; Son-in-law, Dave Kozlowski; two sisters, Lillian (Roy) Wills, and Josephine Korleski, many nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; and many cousins, as well as his best friend, Robert Boomer. He was preceded in death by: his wife Elizabeth; a daughter, Linda Kozlowski; his brothers, Irvin (Dorothy) Stockoski, Leonard (Rita) Stockoski, sisters, Regina (Edward) Fisher, Emma (Bill) Yaroch, Christine (Stubby) Wolfe, Helen (Steve) Lapka, Mary (James) Palmer, brother-in-law, Martin Korleski.
Raymond Stockoski , 92 of Port Austin, MI passed away peacefully on November 5, 2016 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe, Michigan. He was born in Bad Axe, MI on July 10, 1924 to the late Edward and Frances (Jimkoski) Stockoski. He married Elizabeth Rice on November 9, 1946. Raymond was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Port Austin, MI. He attended Ford School in Kinde, MI. He held numerous jobs and retired from St. Michael’s School in Port Austin where he did maintenance. Raymond enjoyed Polka music and loved to dance. He also enjoyed fishing as well as gardening, where he loved the many different kinds of flowers.
Name: Lucille Kolar
Age: 88
Hometown: Minden City, MI
Funeral Date: November 05, 2016
Date of Birth: February 24, 1928
Date of Passing: November 02, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at St. Isidore Parish, St. Mary Church in Parisville. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 2:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday at St. Mary Church from 10:00 am until the Mass at 11:00 am. There will be a joint rosary at 4:00 pm Friday afternoon by the St. Isidore Rosary Sodality and the St. Isidore Men’s Club. There will also be a parish vigil service Friday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Lucille’s family.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years Jerome, ten children, Jean Markley (Bob) of St. Petersburg, FL, Don Kolar (Barb) of Minden City, Bob Kolar (Lisa) of Palms, Richard Kolar (Patricia) of Minden City, Bill Kolar (Joan) of Minden City, Elaine McCoy (Mark) of Loxahatchee, FL, JoAnn Link (Ralph) of Minden City, Bonnie Kirkegaard (Aage) of Silkeborg, Denmark, Cindy Featheringill of Noblesville, IN and Debbie Block (Marty) of Ruth, 26 grandchildren, Bob Markley, Jeff Markley, David Kolar, Brad Kolar, Audrey Essenmacher , Jessie Wendling, Katie Kolar, Bryan Kolar, Andrea Myers, Michelle Depcinski, Mitchell Kolar, Jane O'Dell, Steven Kolar, Mark McCoy, Ashley Huffman, Joey McCoy, Jeanna Conroy, Kelly Krueger, Eric Link, Nikolas Kirkegaard, Matias Kirkegaard, Abby Featheringill, Shelby Featheringill, Sarah Lemanski ,Kelsey Block and Morgan Block; 25 great grandchildren, step grandchildren and great grandchildren; nine siblings, Art Vogel, John Vogel (Elaine), Mary Shemka (Lavern), Evelyn Stolicker (Roger), Betty Kubacki, Frank Vogel (Nancy), Catherine Cleveland, Theresa Kahlo (Tom), and Carol Osborne; in-laws, Virginia Vogel, Jane Vogel, Patricia Vogel, Marion Messing (Joe), Theresa Glass, Rose Messing (Russell), Jane Gentner (Duane), Betty Schumacher (Don); many nieces and nephews. Lucille was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Mary; four brothers, William, Charles, Anthony and Lawrence Vogel; her sister, Ann Vogel; in-laws, Ruth Vogel, Kate Vogel, Eugene Kubacki, Ralph Osborne and Richard Glass.
Mrs. Lucille Kolar, 88 of Minden City, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Lucille was born on February 24, 1928 to the late Adolph and Adella (Messing) Vogel. She attended Sts. Peter and Paul School in Ruth. She married Jerome Kolar on October 20, 1951 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Lucille lived on the family farm in Minden City her entire life. She managed the household activities of her large, active family and was an excellent seamstress, baker and gardener. Her life was guided by her faith, work ethic and tireless nature. Lucille was a parishioner of St. Isidore Parish, St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville where she was a member of the Rosary Sodality. She loved dancing polkas and lived for family gatherings. Lucille was always a significant part of her children and grandchildren’s events while her health permitted, even if distance made it challenging. She was thrilled to have great grandchildren.
Name: Mark Mayworm Mayworm
Age: 50
Hometown: Oliver Twp., MI
Funeral Date: November 26, 2016
Date of Birth: September 30, 1966
Date of Passing: November 02, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Mark’s wishes, direct cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Mark's life at 12 noon on Saturday, November 26th at the Ubly T.V.O. Hall (2165 Bingham Street). Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Mark is survived by his wife, Carrie Mayworm of Elkton; his brother, Robert Mayworm of Elkton; his mother in law, Mary Lou Maurer of Ubly; his brothers in law: William (Shelly) Murdock of Bethel, Alaska; and Steve (Theresa) Murdock of Ubly; his sisters in law: JayeDee (Steve) Nichols of Grayling, Vicki (Steve) LaBuhn of Bad Axe and Marje Murdock of Ubly; his nieces and nephews: Joseph & Vincent Mayworm, Jessica (Jeff) Brodsky, Jason Murdock, Joshua (Marty) Nichols, Charlie Nichols, Patrick and Megan Murdock, Shelby (Pete) Brunner, Eric LaBuhn and Serena Murdock. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Matthew LaBuhn; his brother-in-law, Carl Murdock; and fathers- in- law, William Murdock and Norman Maurer.
Mark A. Mayworm, 50, of Oliver Township, passed away on November 2, 2016. Mark was the son of the late Joseph and Linda (Desjardin) Mayworm on September 30, 1966. Mark graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1984. He then continued his education at Eastern Michigan University. On September 29, 1990, he married Carrie S. Murdock at the Ubly Presbyterian Church. Mark was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, visiting with his family, friends, and his three cats.
Name: Donald C. Sams
Age: 85
Hometown: Shelby Township, formerly of Bad Axe
Funeral Date: November 06, 2016
Date of Birth: November 15, 1930
Date of Passing: November 02, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 1 pm. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Interment will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Sunday from 11 am. until the service time at 1 pm.
Donald is survived by: 5 Sisters-Marge Hoops of Archbold, OH. Marilyn Radlick of Warren. Dorothy Reinke of Elkton. Jane Kinney of Lexington, KY. Jean (Mel) Gingrich of Bad Axe. Several Nieces and Nephews. Several Great-nieces and Great-nephews. Donald was preceded in death by: 1 Brother-Ed Sams. 5 Brothers-in-law-Eldon Hill, Bill Hoops, Bernie Radlick, Bill Reinke, Norm Kinney,. 1 Sister-in-law-Shirley Sams.
Donald C. Sams, age 85, of Shelby Township, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township. Donald was born on November 15, 1930, in Bad Axe, son of the late Lawrence and Martha (Bredow) Sams. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1953 and then served in the U.S. Army.
Name: Blair Gornowich
Age: 57
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: November 04, 2016
Date of Birth: November 05, 1958
Date of Passing: November 01, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral mass for Blair will be Friday, November 4, 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. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for Blair will be on Thursday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Blair is survived by his wife Marilyn Gornowich of Harbor Beach, and two sons: Douglas Gornowich and his wife Sheila of Rochester Hills, and Philip Gornowich and his wife Jessie of Bad Axe, his granddaughter: Melanie Mae, his mother: Joan Maurer of Harbor Beach, his grandmother: Roseanna Kramer of Harbor Beach and his siblings: Kim Clark and her husband Dennis of Harbor Beach, Reneen Gornowich of Florida, and Jody Gornowich of Harbor Beach.
BLAIR GORNOWICH, age 57 of Harbor Beach, passed away, Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at his home under hospice care. He was born on November 5, 1958 in Harbor Beach to Joan Maurer, and the late Gerald Gornowich. Blair and Marilyn Moore were united in marriage on April 21, 1979 in Detroit. Blair was owner and operator of his own plumbing shop. He was a member of the Harbor Beach, Gun Club, Verona Hills Golf Club, and former member of the Harbor Beach Fire Department, and the Eastern Huron Ambulance Service. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, spending winters in Florida, playing cards, playing in Fantasy Football, visiting the casino, but most of all, being with his granddaughter and family.
Name: Thomas E. Jahr Jr
Age: 69
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: November 06, 2016
Date of Birth: July 08, 1947
Date of Passing: November 01, 2016
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Friday, November 5, 2016, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home from 2-8pm. The funeral will be Saturday, November 6, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, with Rev. Michael Boyer and Rev. David Reed officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. The committal prayers will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery and under auspices of Sebewaing American Legion Post # 293 and Sebewaing VFW Post # 4115. Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, VFW Post #4115, American Legion Post #293 or charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Tom is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Krista (Steve) Hinderer of Lake Orion and son, Scott Jahr of Rochester Hills; grandchildren: Macey, Max and Micah Hinderer; siblings: twin sister, Jeri (Bill) Burley of Plymouth, brother, Stuart (Dawn) Jahr of Bay City, and sister, Kathy Bolger of Brighton; brother-in-law, Roger (Arlene) Bachman of Lakeview and many nieces and nephews. Preceded him in death were his parents, Thomas E. Jahr, Sr. and Lorraine (Rievert) Jahr; brother-in-law, Barry C. Bolger; nephew, Chas Burley; and mother-in-law, Mable B. Gremel.
Thomas E. Jahr, Jr., age 69, of Sebewaing, passed away November 1, 2016, at Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville, following a 7 week illness. Tom was born on July 8, 1947 (along with his twin sister, Jeri) to Thomas E. Jahr, Sr. and Lorraine (Rievert) Jahr in Pigeon, MI. Tom graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1965 and enlisted in the US Navy. He served abourd the USS Bennington during the Vietnam War. He married Joyce E. Bachman on June 19, 1971, in Sebewaing. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and VFW Post #4115 in Sebewaing. He worked at Saginaw Steering Gear and Delphi for 36 years before retiring in 2006. He then worked for his best friend, Warren Juengel at Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home. He was currently employed at Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. He took pride in providing comfort and service to families in their time of sorrow. Tom was a quiet and gentle man who loved the Lord and his family deeply. He enjoyed being with family, friends, and loved taking bike rides with his grandchildren who brought him so much happiness. We were so blessed to have him with us.
Name: Raymond Robert Schulte
Age: 62
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: November 05, 2016
Cremation has taken place, and the family looks forward to seeing you at the Visitation/Celebration of Life which will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Hope Activity Center (formerly the Port Hope Community School located at 7840 Portland Ave, Port Hope, MI 48468). The memorial service will be the same day, Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 11:00, with a short visitation from 10:00 until the time of the service. The service will be held at the Port Hope United Methodist Church. A luncheon will immediately follow the funeral and will also be held at the Hope Activity Center. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Raymond was quite frugal and financially savvy, and hated to see money wasted. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, plants or other funeral items, the family asks that donations be made to the Hope Activity Center. Raymond was very fond of the Port Hope Community School (as a 1972 graduate and long-time School Board member) and was also fond of the Brian & Sarah Ingram family (which now co-own the Hope Activity Center). In addition to the Hope Activity Center, memorials may also be given to the Port Hope United Methodist Church, or donor’s choice. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Raymond is survived by this loving wife of 39 years, Joanne. He is also survived by his children and grandchildren: Lisa and her husband David Woodke and their two boys Mitchell and Calvin; Michael and his wife Alison Schulte and their two children John and Hannah; and his youngest son Kevin Schulte of Kalamazoo. He is also survived by his mother, Margaret Schulte, and siblings Eugene (Kattia) Schulte, Susan (Earl) Taylor, Joseph (Corey) Schulte. He is survived by his in-laws: mother-in-law Ramona Tschirhart, siblings-in-law Keith (Patti) Iseler, Margie (Jeff) Phillips, Lawrence (Maryann) Iseler, Alvin (Anita) Iseler, Mary (Jerry Wilkins) Iseler, Glenn (Joni) Iseler, Bruce (Susan) Iseler, Neil (Patty) Iseler, Scott (Holly) Iseler, Wendy Schulte, Sharon Schulte and Heather Schulte. Outside of his biological family, there are also many other “family” members Raymond is survived by; he had a big heart and a special way of making friends and adding to his family. These include a daughter Ashley and her husband Mike Mazure and their children Michael and Reese; two grandchildren Juan and Freddy Medina, and many others. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Schulte and six brothers: Charles, Edward, David, Robert, Kenneth, and Andrew Schulte.
Raymond Robert Schulte, 62, of Port Hope, passed away at his home on October 31st, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Raymond was known for his great gift of gab, his knack for running a backhoe, his love of playing cards, and his crazy driving of the green school bus over the river and through the woods. He loved spending time with his grandkids by giving rides on the tractors, and spending time with his kids playing Pinnochle or Cribbage. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife. They were married in December of 1977, and started what would be their life work, a dairy farm, together in August of 1980. Only those with a special connection can work side by side for 27 years milking cows and raising kids and still smile at each other almost every day.
Name: Josephine Ann Cregeur
Age: 83
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: November 03, 2016
Date of Birth: August 30, 1933
Date of Passing: October 29, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 3rd at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bad Axe. Visitation will be 2 – 9 pm on Wednesday, November 2nd at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde with a Scripture service at 7 pm. Visitation will also be at the church 10 am until time of service on Thursday, November 3rd. Memorials may be offered to the Donor’s Choice. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Willard; children, Patrick Cregeur of Clinton Township, Kathy (Gerald) DeWaele of Shelby Township and Linda Cregeur of Kinde; brother, James (Ardith) Elliott of Clio, and her sister, Bernice Spindler of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, William (Ardith), Deward, Henry (Leona), Albert and Wallace (Betty) Elliott Jr.; her sisters, Helen (William) Running, Hazel (Fred) Ligrow, and Mary (Raymond) Fleming; and a brother in law, Ronald Spindler.
Josephine “Ann” Cregeur, age 83, of Kinde, passed away on October 29, 2016 at home under Heartland Hospice care. She was born August 30, 1933 in Meade Township to the late Wallace and Josephine (Schmitt) Elliott. Ann Elliott was united in marriage on January 18, 1954 to Willard D. Cregeur at St. Phillip Nevi in Detroit, MI. She moved to Roseville after graduating from Bad Axe High School in 1951. She was a licensed beautician. Ann worked at Regal Plastics in Roseville for 13 years. In 1991, Willard retired and the family moved to the Oak Beach area. She was a member of the Caseville E.O.F. 3690 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Port Austin U & I Club. She enjoyed playing bocce ball, bowling, playing cards, going on trips to the casino, dancing, listening to music, baking cookies and spending time with her family and many friends.
Name: Dorothy Pokora
Age: 95
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 03, 2016
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Parish- St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Officiating will be Fr. Charlie Hammond, pastor. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Parisville. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday from 2-7 p.m. or Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. A scripture service will be offered at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. Memorials may be offered to Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe or to Heartland Hospice in Bad Axe. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Dorothy is survived by: 2 Sons-Thomas (Debbie) Pokora of Flushing, MI. David (Ann) Pokora of LaPlata, MD. 5 Daughters- Frances (Ronald) Kranz of Washington, MI. Marlene (Arthur) Romzek of Tawas City, MI. Janice (Calvin) Dekoski of Ruth, MI. Cynthia Romzek of Ubly, MI. Mary (Arnie) Eggert of Port Hope, MI. 21 Grandchildren 39 Great-grandchildren 1 Great-great-grandson Predeceased by: 1 Daughter- Carol Jean Pokora. 1 Son-in-law- Gary Bismack. 2 Sisters-Elizabeth Cowie and Margaret Bollaert. 7 Brothers-Leonard, William, John, Henry, Frank, Raymond and Edward Elandt.
Dorothy Pokora, age 95 of Bad Axe, formerly of Ubly, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2016. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1921 in Rapson, daughter of the late Henry and Matilda (Uller) Eland. She married Bernard Pokora on October 5, 1946 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1974.
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