Name: Ardis Jean Dean
Age: 77
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: April 22, 2017
Date of Birth: October 03, 1939
Date of Passing: February 07, 2017
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A memorial service will held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 4 pm. at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Friends may call at the church from 3 pm until the service time at 4 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Ardis is survived by: Husband-Wayne Dean of Bad Axe. 2 Daughters - Cassie Fay and Amy Fay, both of Bridgman, MI. 2 Brothers - Ronald and Harold Pettinger. 2 Grandchildren-Ryan and Harmony.
Ardis Jean Dean, age 77, of Bad Axe passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Courtney Manor Nursing Home in Bad Axe. Ardis was born in Cass City on October 3, 1939, daughter of the late George and Verna (Lowe) Pettinger. She married Wayne Dean on April 21, 1973 in Bad Axe. She enjoyed animals and many sports, especially football and baseball.
Name: Edward Frank Sera
Age: 67
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: February 11, 2017
Date of Birth: March 01, 1949
Date of Passing: February 07, 2017
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Visitations will be on Saturday February 11, 2017 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Knoblock Funeral Home. Per Ed’s wishes, cremation will follow.
Ed Sera is survived by: his five children; Tracy (Corey) Cates of Port Huron, Edward J. (Lean Ann) Sera of Sarasota, Florida, Timothy (Joey Curry) Sera of Port Austin, Jessica (Levi) Schultz of Brighton, and Jamie (Dave May) of Marlette: His fifteen grandchildren; Corey Jr., Shayna, Darien, Tatiana and Carl Cates, Samantha, Alyson and Jakob Sera, Connor and Sydnee Sutliff, Lydia, Sylvia and Edison Schultz, Hunter and Ryder May: Great grandchildren; Nevaeh, Skyee Hall and one little baby girl on the way. Ed is also survived by his sister Debra (Joseph) DeCarlo of Roscommon, father-in-law Frank Boyd of Mikado, sister-in-law Linda (Jay) Schick of Warren, Brother-In-Law Craig Boyd of Mikado, and sister-in-law Chris Boyd of Madison Heights. Ed was preceded in death by: his loving wife Pam, granddaughter Emily, his parents Ed and Ann Sera, and his mother-in-law Katherine Boyd.
Edward Frank Sera of Port Austin, died on February 7, 2017 in Brighton, Michigan. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 1, 1949, the son of the late Edward and Ann (Pendrick) Sera. Edward and Pamela (Boyd) were married on June 23, 1978. Ed appreciated the simple things in life and cherished moments spent with family and friends. Many close to him called him "Fast Eddie", he was a rebel rock star of his time; loved music, movies, art, good food, storm chasing, star gazing and tattoos. Eddie was an avid Michigan State Fan, spent time building replica's of war models and, when able. loved to golf and garden. Ed retired from Dow Chemical in Harbor Beach and was a past member of Port Austin Conservation Club, North Huron School Board and Huron County Democratic Party.
Name: Steven S. Cottick
Age: 88
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: January 27, 1928
Date of Passing: February 06, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
He will be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his sister Mary Gerstenschlager of Tennessee and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Tom, Mike and Sam.
Steven S. Cottick, 88, of Caseville died February 6, 2017 at his home. Steve was born Oct. 27, 1928 in Highland Park to the late Stanley and Molly (Godick) Cottick. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Sylvia Courtwright on January 21, 1956; she preceded him in death on June 22, 2009. He had lived in Caseville since 1970, and worked as a mechanic.
Name: Robert Bloomer
Age: 65
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: February 10, 2017
Date of Birth: April 14, 1951
Date of Passing: February 05, 2017
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, from 2-9pm, with an evening Rosary/Vigil service. The funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Our Lady Consolata Parish at the Holy Family site in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to: Our Lady Consolata, National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or the Huron Community Fair. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Bob is survived by his wife Kristy; children: James Bloomer, Russell (Melissa) Bloomer, Joe (Stephanie) Bloomer and Andrew (Allison) Bloomer; grandchildren: Zarine, Emilia, Gillian, Nathaniel, Vincent, Lucille, Elizabeth, Griffin, Lincoln and Harper Bloomer; 2 sisters: Dorothy (Keith) Larue and Elaine Kacsor; mother-in-law, Doreen Nowak; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bloomer, mother, Alice Bloomer, and father-in-law, Joseph Nowak.
Robert “Bob” Bloomer, age 65, of Sebewaing, passed away February 5, 2017, at Henry Ford Hospital in the company of loved ones. Though we mourn the loss, we are comforted by the knowledge that his fight/battle is over and he is at peace. Bob was born April 14, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant to Robert and Alice (Demlow) Bloomer. He was raised in Elsie and worked on the family farm. He married Kristine Nowak on November 12, 1977, in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parnell, MI. In 1979 they moved to Sebewaing. He continued his career in hog farming until his retirement in 2016. He was very active in the industry where he held several positions on both state and national level. He was active in the Catholic Church and enjoyed watching Lions Football and USA Patriots sports. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Name: Robert H. Guigar
Age: 76
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: February 10, 2017
Date of Birth: May 06, 1940
Date of Passing: February 05, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Friday, February 10 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Freiburg. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 2:00-9:00 pm and at St. Ignatius Church in Freiburg on Friday from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a parish vigil service Thursday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Robert’s family.
Robert is survived by two sons, James Guigar of Harbor Beach, Timothy and his wife, Judy of Cass City; one daughter, Kimberly Guigar and her special friend, Harry Osantowski of Ubly; 4 grandchildren, Jessica Essenmacher and her husband, Kenneth, Todd Michael Guigar Jr., Cari Jo Meffer, Michael Guigar; 5 great grandchildren, Connor Ray, Jozilyn Jean, Amber Brooklyn and McKenzie Essenmacher, Mason Joseph Meffer; one brother-in-law, Robert Pelot; three sisters-in-law, Marcy Guigar, Penny Guigar and Vicky (Dennis) Walling. He was preceded in death by one son, Todd Guigar Sr.; three grandchildren, Raymond Osantowski, Cory Osentoski and Bobby Leigh Guigar; one brother, Gerald Guigar; one sister, JoAnn Pelot; 2 brothers-in-law, John Franzel and Arthur Guigar; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Rumptz and her husband, Wayne.
Robert H. Guigar, 76 of Ubly, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born on May 6, 1940 in Minden City to the late Henry and Irene (Pelot) Guigar. He married Barbara Franzel on June 15, 1963 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2010. Robert first attended a country school in Minden City and then continued his education at the Ubly Community Schools. He enjoyed spending time with his family, singing and dancing to polkas, playing euchre and casino trips. Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and all around great man. He will be fondly remembered, loved and missed by many.
Name: Blanche T. Rumptz
Age: 94
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: February 08, 2017
Date of Birth: October 20, 1922
Date of Passing: February 04, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, February 8 at St. John Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Wednesday at St. John Church from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary Tuesday at 4:00 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Blanche’s family.
Blanche is survived by one daughter, Carol Lemke of Ubly; one son, Gary (Kathy) Rumptz of Ubly; 8 grandchildren, Alger (Kim) Lemke, Gregory Lemke, Jeffery (Lisa) Lemke, Paul (MariAnn) Lemke, Gary (Allison) Rumptz Jr., Nicole (Michael) Smith, Cynthia Marfia, Travis Rumptz; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Leta Duda of Mt. Clemens, Norine Williamson of Sterling Heights, Dorothy (Larry) Zurek of Clinton Township; sister-in-law, Vivian Rumptz of Ubly and Lila Maurer of Ubly; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Eugene Lemke; two brothers, Ervin and Linus “Mike” Maurer, two brothers-in-law, George Duda and Edward Williamson; one sister-in-law, Virginia Maurer.
Mrs. Blanche T. Rumptz, 94, life long resident of the Ubly Area passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born on October 20, 1922 in Paris Township to the late Leo and Helen (Murray) Maurer. She married Archie H. Rumptz on October 25, 1941 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Smith Corners. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2011. Blanche worked at Thumb Electric for over 40 years. She and her husband, Archie loved to bowl. She was a very active parishioner at Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly where she was a Eucharistic Minister, Catechist, Lay Minister and past president and long time member of the St. John Christian Mothers. Blanche loved playing cards, golfing, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren.
Name: Leona R. Fritz
Age: 99
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: February 08, 2017
Date of Birth: May 10, 1917
Date of Passing: February 03, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 8, at the Elkton United Methodist Church. Rev. Won Kim, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Tuesday and at the church after 10 AM Wednesday. Memorials may be given to the church or Bay Shore Camp and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are her daughter, Margie (Dan) Maxwell of Elkton; daughter-in-law, Donna Fritz of Elkton; grandchildren, Connie, Scot, Kathy, Sandy, Randy, Michelle, Jodie, Joell and Jennifer; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; her sister, Meida Fuller of Sebewaing and brother-in-law, Richard Fritz of Elkton. Preceding her in death were her, son, Robert Fritz; grandson, Brian Buschlen; four brothers, Walt, Harry, Milford and Arnold Ewald and her sister, Dorothy Ewald.
Leona R Fritz age 99, lifelong resident of Elkton, died peacefully Friday evening, February 3, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born May 10, 1917, at the home of her parents the late Otto and Rosa (Kercher) Ewald in Oliver Twp. On December 7, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leonard W. Fritz at the Elkton Evangelical United Brethren parsonage. Leonard preceded her in death, March 30, 2010, at the age of 96. Leona’s work career started at the local grain elevator sorting beans. From there, she went to work for Ken Weaver, packaging Made Rite Potato Chips in Elkton. In the late sixties, went to Sunny Acres working in housekeeping and later at Provincial House, Cass City, retiring in 1982. She was a lifelong member of the Elkton United Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, working in her flower gardens, barbequing and was an avid word search fanatic.
Name: Alva James Batie
Age: 72
Hometown: Bingham Township, MI
Funeral Date: February 03, 2017
Date of Birth: November 19, 1944
Date of Passing: January 31, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service will be at noon on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service. Cremation will take place after the service. Friends of A.J. would like to thank the staff at Courtney Manor for the great care he received there. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
A.J. is survived by his second family: Jim Jackson of Ubly, Jason Jackson of Ubly, Wendy English of Bad Axe, George (Linda) Jackson of Ubly, Harry and Kim of Ubly and Jenny Ray and Joe English. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Batie and his friend, Donald Jackson.
Alva James “A.J.” Batie, 72, of Bingham Township, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. A.J. was born on November 19, 1944 in Cass City, Michigan to the late William and Clara (Hutchinson) Batie. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1964. A.J. was a custodian at the Bad Axe High School and at Huron Tool. He was a past president of the Popple Trail Blazers. In his early years, he milked cows for Cliff Robinson. A.J. loved playing Euchre with his friends, Donald, George and Harry. His Sunday ritual was always listening to polka music on the radio.
Name: Daniel R. Vogel
Age: 85
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: February 04, 2017
Date of Birth: July 26, 1931
Date of Passing: January 31, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will celebrated for Daniel at 11:00 am Saturday, February 4th at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Holy Apostles Parish, Ruth, Michigan. Rev. Christopher Coman will officiate. Burial with military honors by the Ruth VFW Post #5740 and the American Legion Post #197 of Harbor Beach will be in the church cemetery immediately following the mass. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a rosary by the Knights of Columbus at 4 pm on Friday and a parish vigil service at 7 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Daniel’s family.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Millie, of 60 years; two daughters, Sandy (Tom) Rutkowski, Ubly; and Dr. Jody Vogel, Denver, Colorado; five sons, Jeremy (Laura) Vogel, Caseville; Rick (Sandy) Vogel, Ubly; Gene (Rochelle) Vogel, Minden City; Jay (Stacie) Vogel, Bad Axe; and Joey Vogel, Washington Township; fifteen grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Rose (Doug) Banker; one brother, Herbert (Pat) Vogel, one sister-in-law, Janice Vogel; five brothers-in-law, Carl (Rose) Messing; Harold (JoAnn) Messing; Dan (Matilda) Messing; George (Diane) Messing; Harvey (Elaine) Messing; and one sister-in-law, MaryAnn Leppek. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Marcus, Jerry, and Ray Vogel; one sister, Lillian Vogel; and two brothers-in-law, Sam Messing and Mike Leppek.
Daniel R. Vogel, age 85, passed away at his home on January 31, 2017, with family members at his side after a short illness. He was born at home near Helena on July 26, 1931, to George and Clare (Essenmacher) Vogel. Daniel served his country from 1952 to 1954 in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean conflict. Daniel married Mildred Messing on August 25, 1956, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth, Michigan. Daniel was an active member of the Holy Apostles Parish where he participated and volunteered at many parish functions. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1961 and was a fourth degree member. He was also a trustee of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council and Building Corporation. Daniel was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War, Post Number 5740 of Ruth. He was a very active member in his community. Daniel served on the Minden City Council for the past ten years. He was a former member of the Saints Peter and Paul School Board. He was a past member of the Board of Review for Minden Township and the Zoning Board for Minden Township. Daniel was a life-long farmer and retired from farming at the age of 82. Besides enjoying being with his family and friends, he loved to play euchre, travel, go dancing, and listen to polka music.
Name: Cynthia A. Kluger
Age: 68
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: February 04, 2017
Date of Birth: April 09, 1948
Date of Passing: January 30, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, February 4, at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Rev. Timothy Leurke, pastor of Cross Lutheran Church will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call from 2 to 8 PM Friday and after 10 AM Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are her husband, Frank; two children, Keith (Rene) Kluger and Brian (fiancée, Judy Swoffer) Kluger both of Grant Twp.; five grandchildren, Joshua (Justina), Cody, Devan, Tori (fiancée, Adam) and Brent; great granddaughter, Mea; her mother, Elaine Standel of Pigeon; her brother, Dennis (Kim) Clark of Harbor Beach and sister, Melody Clark of Harbor Beach.
Cynthia A Kluger age 68 of Bad Axe died Monday morning, January 30, at the Huron County Medical Care Rehabilitation Unit following a long illness. She was born April 9, 1948 in Mt. Clemens to Elaine (Beatham) Clark and the late Charles Clark. She moved to Capac with her parents in 1960. On July 7, 1965, she was united in marriage to H. Frank Kluger at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Capac. In 1975, they moved to Huron County. She was employed with Walbro in Cass City for 35 years retiring in 2011. She also worked with Frank in his insurance office. Cynthia was an active person and enjoyed motor cycling, camping, crafting, sewing and baking.
Name: Angeline Deachin
Age: 87
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: February 01, 2017
Date of Birth: July 06, 1929
Date of Passing: January 29, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, February 1 at St. John Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the Mass at 11:00 am. Memorials have been requested to Good Shepherd Parish. 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 Angeline’s family.
Angeline is survived by her three loving daughters, Karen Deachin, Bonnie Nast and her husband, Dean, and Lynn Messing and her husband, Alvin, all of Ubly; four grandchildren, Brandi Messing and her special friend, Trevor Chappel, Shaun Messing and his special friend, Bridgett Bli of Ubly, Ashley Deachin and her special friend, Matt of Ubly, Lindsey Nast of Ubly; sister-in-law, Caroline Geiger; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Lavern Geiger, Raymond Geiger and his wife, Grace, Louis Geiger and his first wife, Josephine Geiger and his second wife, Emma (Bugai) Geiger, infant Rudolph Geiger; one sister, infant Bertha Geiger.
Mrs. Angeline Deachin, 87 of Ubly, passed away Sunday morning, January 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born on July 6, 1929 in Sand Beach Township to the late Joseph and Martha (Michalski) Geiger. She married Leonard Deachin on February 7, 1959 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Leonard preceded her in death on March 5, 1993. Angeline attended the Ubly Elementary School. Once married, she farmed with Leonard and they retired from farming together in 1984. Angeline also held various other jobs throughout her life. She was a parishioner at St. John Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Angeline enjoyed reading, word searches and cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Name: Lois Ann Nast
Age: 57
Hometown: Cheboygan, MI formerly of Gagetown, MI
Funeral Date: February 04, 2017
Date of Birth: November 28, 1959
Date of Passing: January 29, 2017
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Per Lois’s request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at 1pm until the time of service at 4pm. Officiated by Wendy Orzel. Memorial donations may be given to Associates of the Vietnam Veterans of American (AVVA) Chapter 274, ALS of Michigan or Susan G. Komen Michigan. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Lois is survived by her husband, Roger; children: Aaron Kundinger of Sebewaing, Laura (Shawn) Swartzendruber of Sebewaing, and Hannah Nast of Cheboygan; mother, Dorothy Prich; grandchildren: Chase and Sadie Swartzendruber; siblings: Wayne (Katherine) Prich, Gordon (Valerie) Prich, Alan (Karen) Prich, Larry (Annette) Prich, Thomas (Cindy) Prich and Linda Rueger. Lois is preceded in death by her father, George Prich, Jr., and brother-in-law, Wayne Rueger.
Lois Ann Nast, age 57, of Cheboygan, formerly of Gagetown, passed away January 29, 2017, at Masonic Pathways in Alma. Lois is a breast cancer survivor and lost her battle with Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS). She was a true fighter and believer! Lois was born in Bay City on November 28, 1959, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Schairer) Prich, Jr. She married Roger Nast on March 30, 1991. She worked at Walbro in Cass City and Walmart in Cheboygan and enjoyed her talent as a certified massage therapist. She had a special talent of sewing, quilting and crafting. Her crafts brought joy to many and her lap quilts gave comfort to the veterans. She enjoyed flower gardening and her two dogs. Lois was a lifelong member of the Associates of the Vietnam Veterans of American (AVVA) Chapter 274 (in Cheboygan). She enjoyed attending Evangelical Covenant Church in Cheboygan. Her pride and joy were her three children and two grandchildren.
Name: William Learman
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: January 31, 2017
Funeral Services for Bill will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 1pm at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Eric Kilmer officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City, with Internment in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Bill will be on Monday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, MI. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church beginning at 12 noon until time of services at 1pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Bill is survived by his wife Barbara Learman of Harbor Beach,MI and his children: William Learman and his wife Jo of Caro,MI ; Jean Marie Learman and her husband Dennis Love of Saginaw,MI; Bob Learman of Northville,MI; Denise Deitzen and her husband Vince of Vicksbuirg,MI; and James Learman of Clare, 8 grandchildren: Jason Learman, Melissa Learman, Krista Learman, Amanda Learmana, Becky Learman, Allison Learman, Ben Deitzen, and Katie Deitzen, his step children: Sharon Myslinski and her husband Dan of Michigan, Bryan Perlick and his wife Collette of Macomb, 4 step grandchildren: Autumn Bianga, Lorianne Liptak, Aubrey Molgaard, and Samantha Perlick, 3 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Evelyn Learman, granddaughter Angela Learman, and sisters: Betty Lou Krueger, Mae Smith, and Carol Pinney.
William Learman, age 81 of Harbor Beach, MI; passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1935 to the late Lowry and Gladys (McGregor) Learman. Bill and Barbara Somerville were united in marriage on May 18, 2001 in Harbor Beach. Bill was a retired farmer, worked at A & P for 24 years, retiring in 1991, and also worked at H & R Block. He was an avid golfer, liked to play cards, especially bridge, watch sports, read and enjoy his garden.
Name: Kaylin Jo Roggenbuck
Age: 19
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: February 02, 2017
Date of Birth: March 13, 1997
Date of Passing: January 27, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Kaylin at 11:00 am Thursday, February 2 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Holy Name of Mary Parish of Harbor Beach. Rev. William Spencer, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Helena. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday, 6-8 PM, Wednesday 2-8 PM and Thursday from 9-10 am. A rosary will be held at 4p.m. Wednesday and a parish vigil service at 7p.m. Wednesday both at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Kaylin’s family.
Kaylin is survived by her mother, Mary Jo Roggenbuck of Bad Axe; father and step-mother, Larry Roggenbuck and Shelly Booms of Harbor Beach; brother and sister-in-law, Jonathon and Michele Roggenbuck; nieces and nephews, Savana, Peyton, Sydney, Xander, and Liam; sister and brother-in-law, Nicole and Jon McCarthy; nieces and nephew, Scarlett, Henry, and Isla; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Kristin Roggenbuck; nephews, Connor and Nolan; brother, Jacob Roggenbuck; sister, Malia Roggenbuck; step-brothers, Cody and Derek Booms; and step-sisters, Nicole and Alicia Booms; grandparents, Shirley Guza, and William and Rosemary Roggenbuck; Godparents, Terry and Jean Guza; and many other beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kaylin will be joining her grandfather, Cletus Guza, and her uncle, Randy Roggenbuck in Heaven.
Kaylin Jo Roggenbuck, devoted daughter, loving sister, and a genuine friend, age 19 of Harbor Beach, MI began her new journey as a guardian angel on January 27th, 2017. Kaylin was born March 13th, 1997. She graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 2015. She was attending Grand Rapids Community College while also working at MVP Kids Spot in Rockford, MI residing with her sister. Kaylin was planning to continue her education in Diagnostic Sonography. Family was everything to Kaylin. She especially enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews whether she was reading books to them, holding their hands until they fell asleep, playing with toy tractors on the floor, watching Disney movies, swimming, and soothing them when they were sad. Kaylin was a proud Godmother to her nephew Liam Roggenbuck and niece Isla McCarthy. Kaylin’s heart was her compass throughout her life and wanted everyone to feel beautiful and loved. She was the first to give a smile with a sparkle in her eye to a friend or a stranger and the first to give a sincere compliment or a helping hand. Kaylin had a passionate love of music, enjoyed making friendship bracelets, taking walks with family, reading, and jet-skiing. Kaylin had an infectious smile, a bubbly personality, and a giggle that lifted others spirits around her. Kaylin was proud to be an organ donor and her wishes were honored by her family.
Name: Avis Marie (Nelson) Dodt
Age: 84
Hometown: Sand Point, MI. formerly of Farmington Hills, MI.
Funeral Date: January 28, 2017
Date of Birth: April 17, 1932
Date of Passing: January 24, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 1:00pm Saturday, January 28th at the Caseville Eagles Club. Friends may visit at the Eagles beginning at 11:00am Saturday. Urn burial will be at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Southfield. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Caseville Eagles Scholarship Fund, 7017 Park Street, Caseville, MI 48725. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
Avis was a beloved mother and is survived by her children James (Anne) of Gibraltar, Laurel (Randy) Brandon of Waterford, Robert (Elizabeth) of Sheffield Lake, Michelle Wood of Novi, Kim (Neal) LeBlanc of Farmington Hills, Karol Miller of Grosse Ile and Gail (John) Walker of West Bloomfield; dearest Nana to 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Avis was preceded in death by her son Timothy, daughter Karen, son-in-law James and brother Oliver (“Sonny”) Nelson.
Avis Marie (Nelson) Dodt, age 84, of Sand Point, formerly of Farmington Hills, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, with family by her side. Avis was born April 17, 1932 in Woburn, Massachusetts to the late Robert and Flora (MacLean) Nelson. She graduated from Waltham (Massachusetts) High School in 1950. She married James J. Dodt on December 21, 1951 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Waltham; Jim preceded her in death on September 9, 2006. In 1953 she moved to Michigan, settling in Farmington Hills until moving to Sand Point in 1994. Words cannot capture the qualities of Avis. She was a strong, independent, unique woman, who could be a bit of a “pistolla” at times. Avis had a creative, brilliant mind and her creativity knew no bounds – she sculpted, painted, was an impeccable seamstress, built beautiful gardens, and created stunning blown egg ornaments. Avis was also known to repair just about anything! She could also cut a mean rug and would never willingly leave the dance floor. She was giving and compassionate in all aspects of her life, as evidenced by her career choice to teach special needs children. Avis spent 25 years working with special education students in Farmington Schools. Avis loved to read, solve crossword puzzles and was a fierce competitor in word games - just ask her friends, children and grandchildren. Later in life, Avis’ volunteer spirit was ignited to the benefit of many, including the Caseville Library Club and Caseville Eagles Auxiliary 3690 where she served many roles including Past Madame President. She also developed a love of bling, with a little gambling on the side.
Name: Irene M. Layer
Age: 98
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: January 29, 2017
Funeral Services for Irene Layer will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3 pm at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Eric Kilmer officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Visitation for Irene will be on Sunday at the church, beginning at 1 pm until time of services at 3 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her daughter: Jean Ruppel and her friend Jim Krohn of Bad Axe, Grandchildren: Maureen Mausolf, Angie Souva, Sean Layer, Julie Layer, Carey (Danny) Mills, Beverly (Bill) Pourcho, Richard (Jenelle) Layer, Raymond (Becky) Layer, Kalili (Crystal) Layer, Ryan (Zack) Layer, 23 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandsons, her sister Florence (Harold) Robinson of Florida, and daughter-in-law Corby Layer of Wyoming. Irene was preceded in death by her sons: Leroy Layer and George Layer, Jr., daughter-in-law Charlene Layer, grandchildren: Wendy Tetreau and Jill Layer, sister Marjorie Boliere, and brothers: Ernie (Arlene) Winkel, Kenneth (Nell) Winkel, and Norman Winkel.
IRENE M. LAYER, age 98 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Courtney Manor Nursing Center of Bad Axe. She was born on April 1, 1918 in Harbor Beach to the late Richard and Louise (Schneibaugh) Winkel. Irene and George Layer were united in marriage on June 19, 1937 He preceded her in death on August 18, 1977. Irene was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and had a green thumb. She loved working in the garden, playing cards, taking care of her cats and being with family.
Name: Jerome F. Meyer
Age: 88
Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI. formerly of Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: January 27, 2017
Date of Birth: November 09, 1928
Date of Passing: January 24, 2017
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Jerome will be Friday, January 27, 2017 at 3 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Eric Kilmer officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Jerome will be on Friday beginning at 1 pm until time of services at 3pm. Military Honors will be given in honor of Jerome by the American Legion. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Jerome is survived by his children: Sheri Boccaccio and her husband Glen of Chesterfield, Ellen Quertermous and her husband Todd of Fraser, Carolyn Huster and her husband Andrew of Ashburn, Virginia, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles Jr. and Floyd Meyer.
JEROME F. MEYER, age 88 of Sterling Heights, formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Troy Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his daughters. He was born on November 9, 1928 in Harbor Beach to the late Charles and Victoria (Blavis) Meyer. He and Vincenta Schubring were united in marriage on October 6, 1951 in Harbor Beach. She preceded him in death on August 1, 1997. Jerome served in the US Navy, and was a member of the American Legion Post 197. Jerome was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. He sailed on the Great Lakes for 7 years, and was a brick layer, and retired from Rapson Electric in 1996. He enjoyed fishing and being on the lake.
Name: Linda Howard
Age: 74
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: January 27, 2017
Funeral service for Linda will take place 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope with Pastor David Dodge officiating. Burial will take place at Rock Falls Cemetery in Harbor Beach. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Association or to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Linda is survived by her husband, Doug; her mother, Lucille Maschke; her daughters: Becky Block and her husband, Tom and Sue Discher and her husband, Ed; grandchildren: Travis Irwin, Heidi Hall, Noelle Discher and Ashley Block; great grandchildren, Adyson, Reagan and Eliana; sister Myrna Lamb and several nieces and nephews. Anxiously waiting to welcome her to Heaven are those who went before her: son, Michael Howard; her father, Ben Maschke; brother, Butch Maschke; nephew, Kevin Lamb and two grandchildren, Cory and Seana Block.
Linda Howard, 74, of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. Though we mourn the loss, we are comforted in the knowledge that her battle is over and she is no longer lost. Linda was born and raised in Port Hope, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Douglas Howard in 1961. She was the “lunch lady” for over thirty years at Harbor Beach schools. She was a devout member of St. John’s & Zion Lutheran Churches. She was a fun, loving, kind woman; always there to help others. Linda enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting, playing cards and traveling. She loved wintering in Florida and spent many hours walking the beaches.
Name: Daniel K. Leitch
Age: 84
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: January 27, 2017
Date of Birth: February 16, 1932
Date of Passing: January 23, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, January 27, at Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville. Rev. Michael Goforth, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Thursday and at the church after 12 noon Friday. Memorials may be directed to his church or the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are his children, Beth (Daniel) Walz of Sebewaing, Kathy (Dave) Ignash of Pigeon, Deborah (Dennis) Learman of Stockbridge, Kendra (Bill) Rathje of Elkton, Terry (Kathy) Carder of Pontiac, Ronna (John) Romano of Brunswick, ME Larry (LaDona) Carder of Fort Gratiot, Bob Carder of Bad Axe, Kelly (Cathy) Carder of Bakersfield, CA and Penny (Mike) Gogolin of Elkton; 31 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and his sister-in-law, Vernie Leitch of Walled Lake. Preceding him in death was a son, Henry and siblings, Barbara Hayes, Angeline Gardner, Myrtle Gebauer, George Hayes, Eugene, Harry, William, Norman Oliver, Johnny and James Leitch.
Daniel K Leitch, age 84 of Bay Port passed away Monday evening, January 23, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center from complications with his heart. He was born February 16, 1932 in Chandler Twp at the home of his parents, the late Henry and Myrtie (Haley) Leitch. Dan grew up on a farm north of Elkton and graduated from Elkton High School in 1951. On September 4, 1973, he was united in marriage to Patricia L Sander at the First United Methodist Church, Pigeon. Pat preceded him in death November 16, 2001. Dan was employed with the Huron County Road Commission for over 30 years, retiring in 1994, prior to that he worked road construction and helped build many of Michigan’s highway He was a very active member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville. Dan was a builder/craftsman at heart. He built several new homes in the area along with many storage sheds and trailers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, eating pie and shopping at Menards. Dan was known around the area as the "fish scaler guy". He designed and built many fish scalers during his life and was the go to guy when you wanted something unique built.
Name: Robbi Jr. Roberts
Age: 54
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: March 31, 2017
Date of Birth: February 01, 1962
Date of Passing: January 23, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Robbi’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service will be held at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel on Friday, March 31, 2017 at noon. A gathering will be 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Robbi is survived by his son, Brian Roberts of Caseville; his daughter, Melissa Rapin and her husband, Matt, of Jasper, Michigan; two grandchildren; his sisters: Linda Langmaid of Bad Axe, Brenda Mangold of Harbor Beach, Sandy (Fred) Snure of New Port Richey, Florida and Lisa Kelley of Lady Lake, Florida; his step-brother, Troy Roberts of Bad Axe; his aunts, Dorothy Duggan of Port Austin and Phillis Reehl of New Port Richey, Florida; several nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-brother, Terry Roberts and his grandmother, Helen Roberts-Ritter.
Robbi Jr. Roberts, 54, of Bad Axe, passed away on January 23, 2017. He was born on February 1, 1962 to the late Robert and Janet (Smith) Roberts. Robbi enjoyed playing his guitar and drums, going on casino trips, listening to Elvis and Blues music and hunting and fishing.
Name: Clara I. Ventline
Age: 88
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: January 27, 2017
Date of Birth: January 12, 1929
Date of Passing: January 23, 2017
Funeral Home: Gage Chapel MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Visitation for Clara will be 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde, Michigan and from 10 am until time of service at the church on Friday, January 27, 2017. Clara’s family would like to extend a big thank you to the Courtney Manor staff for providing loving care, love and friendship for the last fourteen years. We will always be grateful for you. Memorials may be offered to the Port Austin Township Library or to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Clara is survived by her sons: Ed Ventline and his wife, Versa, of Gaylord and Tom Ventline and his wife, Penny, of Northern Shores; her daughter, Theresa Schroka and her husband, Edward, of Port Austin; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; her siblings: Florence Will, Donna Kloska and her husband, Nick, Tom Badgley and his wife, June, Barbara Anderson, Ron Badgley and his wife, Marion, and June Fischer and her husband, Tom; brother in law, Glenn Detgen; special niece and nephew, Virginia and Michael Gembarski, along with several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Nancy Detgen and Carol Badgley.
Clara I. Ventline, 88, of Port Austin, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017 under the care at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Clara was born on January 12, 1929 to the late James and Isabell (McCallaster) Badgley in Hume, Township. On November 16, 1946 she married Leo J. Ventline at St. Michael Catholic Church in Port Austin. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2004. Clara worked at Lakeside Motor Lodge in Port Austin for over thirty years. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church/Annunciation of the Lord Parish. She was the perfect host; you would never leave her house with an empty stomach. Clara loved walking in parks and beaches, collecting rocks. She loved watching basketball especially March Madness. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
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