Name: Lloyd R. Nicholas
Age: 71
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: December 19, 2017
Date of Birth: July 03, 1946
Date of Passing: December 16, 2017
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Monday, December 18, 2017, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 4-9pm. The funeral service will be Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11:30am. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Paula; sons: Christopher R. (Lisa) Nicholas of St. Clair Shores, Brian O. Nicholas of Clawson, David A. Nicholas of Canton, and Aaron M. Nicholas of Sebewaing; grandchildren: Michael, Chiara, Miranda, Jonah, Adam and Sophia; siblings: Donna Ferguson, Roland Nicholas, Joyce (Jim) Turner, and Jean (John) Heck. Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Ronald Nicholas.
Lloyd R. Nicholas, age 71, of Sebewaing, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. Lloyd was born July 3, 1946, in Gagetown, to Earl and Lola (Ingalsbe) Nicholas. After high school he served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He then married Paula Buss on July 30, 1966, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. He retired from GM in Saginaw. For many years he was a volunteer for the Sebewaing Township Ambulance. Lloyd was a member of the Sebewaing Sportsman’s Club VFW Hall, a Trustee Chair at Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of the Men’s Group. Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending to his pond and lawn, and loved his dogs and cats.
Name: Stannette E. Malosky
Age: 79
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: January 06, 2018
Date of Birth: February 08, 1938
Date of Passing: December 15, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial reception will be at Noon, Saturday, January 6th at the Caseville Eagles Club. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Huron County Safeplace. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Surviving are her daughter Lynnette Day of Pelston and son Mark Day of Caseville; grandchildren Adam, Aaron, Alicia, Heather, Chrystil, Christian and Chandra; 9 great-grandchildren; the father of her children Richard Day of Lake George; and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter Renee and son Lyle.
Stannette E. Malosky, 79, of Caseville, died Friday, December 15, 2017 at home under the gracious care of A&D Home Health Care. Stannette was born February 8, 1938 in Flint to the late Stanley and Emma (Melcer) Hagen. She graduated from Flint Central High School in 1965. She married Frank Malosky December 8, 1979 in Liberia, West Africa while serving in the US Peace Corps. Frank preceded her in death April 4, 2005. She was passionate about singing with the Sweet Adelines and working as a realtor and broker with Scenic Reality. She loved her home that she built with her late husband on Caseville Beach. She was devoted to and loved her Lord, Jesus.
Name: Dona J. Strieter
Age: 87
Hometown: Unionville, MI
Funeral Date: December 19, 2017
Date of Birth: February 27, 1930
Date of Passing: December 14, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, December 19th at the Unionville Moravian Church with Rev. Jane Gehler officiating. Burial will be in the Moravian Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin an hour before the service on Tuesday at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Surviving are her children Julia (David Brady) Strieter of Caseville, Allen (Patti) Strieter of Pickford and Elizabeth (Jay) Munnelly of Arvada, CO; grandchildren Fran Griffin, Laura Munnelly and Casey Mason; great-grandchild Josephine Griffin; brothers Kenny Sternberg of Gladwin and Duane Sternberg of Willow Run, IN; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandson Jesse Strieter and siblings Carl Sternberg, Arlene Jackson, Betty McIlhargie, Blanche Kohler, Florence Schad, Andy Sternberg, Clarence Sternberg, Faye Sternberg and Oscar Sternberg, Jr.
Dona J. Strieter, 87, of Unionville, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Pigeon. She was born February 27, 1930 in Bad Axe to the late Oscar and Gertrude (Day) Sternberg. On July 12, 1952 she was united in marriage to Richard Dean Strieter in the Unionville Moravian Church; he preceded her in death on December 10, 2006. Dona received her registered nursing degree in 1951 from Saginaw General Hospital; her 44 year nursing career was spent working throughout Tuscola County. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. Dona was a long time member of the Unionville Moravian Church and the Michigan Nursing Association.
Name: James D. Ritchie
Age: 79
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: October 04, 1938
Date of Passing: December 13, 2017
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place at May Memorial in Port Huron. A Memorial Service will held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Jim is survived by his wife Marilyn Ritchie, of Harbor Beach, his daughter Jackie Wehner, and her husband Darryl of Harbor Beach, 3 grandchildren: Ashley (Eric) Palmer of Akron, Kelsey (Jacob) Messing of Minden City, and Averey Wehner of Harbor Beach, 4 great grandchildren: Riley, Colton, Kinsley, and Kypton Messing, his brother-in-law Norman McLeod of Port Huron, also surviving are his sisters-inlaw: Janet (Jack) Detgen of Millington, Donna Poddig of Haslett, Bonnie (Charlie) Stager of Bad Axe, Betty (Ray) Stacer of Texas, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Robert Ritchie, Mary Nell McLeod, Jack Ritchie, and his mother and father-in-law Walter & Bessie Laeder.
James D. Ritchie, age 79 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home under hospice care. He was born on October 4, 1938 in Harbor Beach to the late Robert and Alice (Pettit) Ritchie. Jim and Marilyn Laeder were united in marriage on June 9, 1962 in Harbor Beach. Jim was a retired employee of the Huron County Road Commission retiring after over 30 years of service. He was the owner/operator of the Ritchie Fire Equipment, Inc. since 1967. He joined the Harbor Beach Area Fire Department in 1960, and was a former fire chief. He was a first responder with the Ramsey Ambulatory Service during the 1970s, and joined the Eastern Huron Ambulance Service in 1979. He continued his fire service career by becoming a State of Michigan Fire Instructor, he was a member and Past President of the Michigan State Fireman’s Association; was a past secretary/treasurer of the past Presidents Fireman’s Club. Jim was a member of the Two Cylinder John Deere Club, and was a former employee of the Toppin-Hazel John Deere Dealership. He enjoyed planting trees, and working in his shop.
Name: Marie A. Grifka
Age: 75
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 15, 2017
Date of Birth: September 22, 1942
Date of Passing: December 11, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Friday, December 15 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly, Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 2:30-9 pm and Friday form 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a parish vigil service Thursday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and to sign the guest book for Marie’s family.
Marie is survived by one daughter, Tina Olshove of Flint; two sons, Darrell (Virginia) VankyGrifka of St. Louis, MO, David (Denise) Grifka of Ubly; 10 grandchildren, Nichole DeAguero, Adam (Kayla) Olshove and Mason (Claudia) Olshove, Jenna Grifka, Jamie (Matthew) Booms, Jerry and Grace Grifka, Aidan, Drew and Reann VankyGrifka; two great grandchildren, Aubrianna Olshove and Claira DeAguero; one brother, Michael (Linda) Rumptz of Ubly; five sisters, Joan Jackson of Ubly, Linda (Tony) Tittjung of Sterling Heights, Virginia (Richard) Bukowski of Lake Orion, Susan Mergl of Shelby Twp., Deborah (Donald) Kulish of Shelby Twp.; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Marie was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Grifka; one brother, Edward Rumptz, one sister, Patricia Adams; two brothers-in-law, Luther Adams and Robert Jackson.
Marie A. Grifka, 75 of Ubly, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017 at her home. Marie was born on August 22, 1942 in Ubly to Vivian (Leppek) Rumptz and the late Clarence Rumptz. She married Jerry Grifka on January 9, 1965 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2001. Marie was a 1960 graduate of Ubly High School. She worked at General Cable in Cass City. She also worked for the banks in Minden City and Ubly. Marie worked very hard on the farm next to her dearest husband, Jerry. She enjoyed camping, bowling and she cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: Patrick O'Malley
Age: 60
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 22, 2017
Date of Birth: March 28, 1957
Date of Passing: December 11, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The memorial service will be 4:00 pm Friday, December 22 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Visitation with Pat’s family will be on Friday, December 22 from 2:30 pm until the service at 4:00 pm. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. 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 Pat’s family.
Pat is survived by three children; Bradley O’Malley and his wife, Nani, of Atlanta, GA, Julie Coppens and her husband, George, of Bay City, Timothy O’Malley and his partner, Charles Reyes of Indianapolis, IN; one grandson, Brendan O’Malley of Atlanta, GA; his mother, Ruth Kaliszewski of Ubly; one brother, Daniel O’Malley; three sisters, Rosanne O’Malley, Catherine (Rodney) Jaskowski; Mary (Paul) Bonner; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James; one niece and two nephews.
Patrick O’Malley, 60 of Ubly, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 11, 2017. He was born on March 28, 1957 in Bad Axe to Ruth (O’Malley) Kaliszewski and the late James O’Malley. Pat was the life of any party. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers. Pat took great pride in his three children and their many accomplishments. He truly cherished time spent with his grandson. Pat was a 1975 graduate of Ubly High School. He was the former owner of O’Malley’s Bar in Bay City. He was employed at Gemini Plastics in Ubly.
Name: Theda F. Seeger
Age: 99
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: December 15, 2017
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 in Fraser Presbyterian Church with Rev. Linda Graham officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Fraser Presbyterian Church, Rawson Memorial Library, or Tuscola County Medical Care Community. Pallbearers for Mrs. Seeger: Mark Battel, Jim Brown, Steve Shamka, Gary Jones, James K. Sweet, Ed Fox and Jerry Puroll. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 in Fraser Presbyterian Church
Theda is survived by her niece, Doris Peck of Mt. Morris; nephews: Jerry (Lynn) Puroll of Lapeer; Jim Sweet of Lapeer, Fred Brown of Corona, CA; cousin, Sharon (Ed) Fox of Cass City; special friends, Judy and Jim Brown of Cass City; many great, great great and great great great nieces and nephews; many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her brother, Lyle Bardwell and sister, Vera Copland; nephew, Robert Copland; nieces: Susan Copland, Sandra Puroll, and Glenna Brown.
Theda F. Seeger, 99, of Cass City, died Monday, December 11, 2017 in Tuscola County Medical Care Community, Baldwin House in Caro. She was born April 22, 1918 in Cass City the youngest of three children of Simeon and Bertha (LePla) Bardwell. She married Donald Clark Seeger May 28, 1941 in Cass City. He died October 8, 1970. Theda worked for Walbro as a Supervisor retiring after 27 years. Theda loved to travel. She visited all 50 states, all provinces in Canada except the most North provinces, Australia, Germany, British Isles, France, Switzerland, Belgium and many other places. She was a former member of Elder Hostel, Fraser Presbyterian Church, Order of the Eastern Star serving twice as Matron, Cass City Business and Professional Women, Hills and Dales Hospital Auxiliary working many years at the blood bank. Theda enjoyed working with her flowers and for many years, quilted at Fraser Presbyterian Church.
Name: Sara Jurgess
Age: 30
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Sara is survived by: Parents – John and Tammy Jurgess of Bad Axe. Brother – Matthew (Stephanie) Jurgess of Bad Axe. Nephews – Tanner and Sawyer Jurgess of Bad Axe. Maternal Grandparents – Robert and Susan Abraham of Bad Axe. Paternal Grandmother – Gloria Davidson of Bad Axe. Aunts – Ivy (Joe) Stevens of Bad Axe. Patty Jurgess of Bad Axe. Uncles – Robert (Cindy) Abraham, Jr. of Auburn. Michael (Sheila) Jurgess of Harbor Beach. William (Karen) Jurgess of Harbor Beach. James (Michelle) Jurgess of Muscle Shoals, AL. Jason (Nikki) Jurgess of Bad Axe. Along with many cousins. She was preceded in death by: Maternal Great Grandmother – Wanda Louks. Paternal Grandfather – William Jurgess. Paternal Step Grandfather – Harold Davidson. Paternal Great Grandparents – Willard and Vesta Jurgess and Mial and Maryann Cove.
Sara Jurgess, age 30, of Bad Axe, earned her angel wings on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Sara was born in Bad Axe on April 16, 1987, daughter of John and Tammy (Abraham) Jurgess. Sara enjoyed music and spending time with family.
Name: Lillian M. Schumacher
Age: 82
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: June 29, 1935
Date of Passing: December 10, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
A private memorial service for Lillian will be held in the spring. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please make checks to Eric Schumacher and mail all donations to: The Lillian Schumacher Family, 8438 Sand Beach Road, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. 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 Lillian’s family.
Lillian is survived by one daughter, Valerie See and her husband, Jon of Deckerville; three sons, James and his wife Susan of Canton Twp., Eric of Harbor Beach, Thomas and his wife, Anita of Harbor Beach; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Sherman of St. Clair Shores; one brother, Roy “Jim†Wisenbaugh of Harbor Beach. She was preceded in death by one son, David; one grandson, Dennis Schumacher; one sister, Marian “Mickey†Schave.
Mrs. Lillian M. Schumacher, 82 of Harbor Beach passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on June 29, 1935 in Harbor Beach to the late Roy and Mary (Chickonoski) Wisenbaugh. She married James C. Schumacher on October 8, 1955 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. He preceded her in death in February of 2004. Lillian was a 1952 graduate of Harbor Beach High School. She was the manager of the Harbor Beach Community Credit Union for over 20 years before retiring in 2012. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Holy Name of Mary Parish in Harbor Beach where she was the former bookkeeper. Lillian was a member and former officer of the Harbor Beach American Legion Auxiliary, Harbor Beach Women’s Club Association and the Red Hats Society. Lillian enjoyed puzzles and traveling with family.
Name: Diana F. Jackson
Age: 73
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: December 13, 2017
Date of Birth: March 31, 1944
Date of Passing: December 09, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Wednesday, December 13th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Elkton with Fr. Robert Pare officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Visitation will begin two hours before the service at 11:00am. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her children Kimberly (Bob) Menominee of Unionville, Brian (Becky Jones) Kosal of Bad Axe and Linda (Terry) Schember of Elkton; mother Della Wolschlager of Bad Axe; grandchildren Shane, Sarah and Stephanie; great-grandchildren Katlynn, Brooklyn, Jailie, Melanie, Zachary and Breanna; and brothers Bill Wolschlager of Warren and Ronald (Donna) Wolschlager of Harbor Beach. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph Kosal, granddaughter April Menominee and great-granddaughter Brooklyn.
Diana F. Jackson, 73, of Elkton, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Diana was born March 31, 1944 in Harbor Beach to Delphine (Nowiski) and the late Vincent Wolschlager. She had worked at Norman’s and was known for her love of the Detroit Tigers.
Name: Eileen M. Weidman Herman
Age: 90
Hometown: Pigeon and Elkton MI
Funeral Date: December 11, 2017
Date of Birth: November 08, 1927
Date of Passing: December 07, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted at Noon on Monday, December 11th, at the Elkton Missionary Church. Rev. Reggie Courliss, pastor, will officiate with burial in Chandler Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-6 Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Elkton. Memorials may be given to the Elkton Missionary Church or the charity of the donor's choice. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Eileen leaves a legacy of family. Surviving are her eight children, Marie (Roland) Bowen of Glenshaw PA, Barbara (Jeff) Coalter of Princess Anne MD, Alan (Linda) Herman of Filion, Diane (Steve) Gundersen of Peshastin WA, George (Julie) Herman of Lynnwood WA, Glen (Kathy) Herman of Riley Center, Emily (Steve) Turner of Pigeon and Hope (David) Kosier of Washington DC; her seventeen grandchildren, Dr. Michael (Sara), Sean (Joy) and Derek Bowen, Tara (Matt) Norman and Brooke Coalter, Justin (Rose), Joshua (Melissa) and Jordan (Trisha) Herman, Riley Gundersen, Grant and Rhiana Herman, Holly, Tiffany and Nicole Herman, Jesse (Valerie), Alex (Elizabeth) and Eric (Ashley) Turner; and her 10 great grandchildren, Ethan, Jake, Wyatt, Everett, Noah and Adelyn Herman, Joel and Ransom Bowen, Sam and Jeff Norman. Also surviving are her sisters, Ruth Wolfe of Adrian and Betty Parsell of Pigeon and her brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Sally Weidman of Northville. Preceding her in death were her husband Elmer R. Herman, 3 sisters, one an un-named baby girl, Viola (Lloyd) Burkholder, El Donna (Harold) Parsell and brothers-in-law, Lloyd Wolfe and Carl Parsell.
Eileen M. (Weidman) Herman, 90, long time resident of both Pigeon and Elkton, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 7th, in the long-term care of Scheuer Hospital. She was born November 8, 1927 in Pigeon to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley and Emma (Staehli) Weidman. On December 3, 1949, she was united in marriage to Elmer Herman at her parent's home in Winsor Twp. They took over the operation of the Herman family farm, north of Elkton. While farming with Elmer and raising a family, Eileen also painted and wallpapered in a business with her sister, Betty Parsell. After Elmer’s death, Eileen moved back to Pigeon. Eileen was a member of the Elkton Missionary Church where she taught Sunday School, Junior Church, coached Bible Quiz teams and ministered to the Church’s children to bring life to the Bible through stories and songs.
Name: Lylan M. Kucharczyk
Age: 82
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 11, 2017
Funeral Mass for Lylan Kucharczyk will be Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:30 am, at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Lylan will be Sunday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be Sunday at 6pm at the funeral home, and a Parish Vigil Service will take place at 7pm on Sunday at the Funeral Home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Debbie (Elmer) Bender, Harbor Beach, James (Darlene) Kucharczyk of Harbor Beach, Douglas (Evonne) Kucharczyk of Gagetown, Kathy (Lavern) Guitar of Harbor Beach, Sherry (Steve) Christian of Harbor Beach, grandchildren: Todd, Traci, Tara, Chad, Shane, Chase, Daryl, Brent, Ethan, Jenny, Matthew, Charnelle, Kayla, Shaun, Noel, Adam, Amanda, great grandchildren: Paxton, Lucas, Daniel, Katie, and Dylan. Her siblings: Fred (Glenda) Swartz of Harbor Beach, Charles (Judy) Swartz of Harbor Beach, Dolores Pawlowski of Harbor Beach, Pat (Jack) Emerick of Port Hope, Robert (Sherry) Swartz of Harbor Beach, Shirley (Allen) Messing of Ruth, James (Rita) Swartz of Harbor Beach, and many nieces and nephews. Lylan was preceded in death by her son Michael Kucharczyk, great grandchild Melvin, and her sister Mildred Kozfkay.
LYLAN M. “TOOTS†KUCHARCZYK, age 82 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on May 11, 1935, in Argyle, to the late Norman and Angeline (Schroeder) Swartz. Lylan and Albert Kucharczyk were united in marriage on October 2, 1954 in He preceded her in death on October 17, 2002. Lylan was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, her garden, flowers, and being with her grandchildren.
Name: Denise Marie Tschirhart Hunt
Age: 65
Hometown: formerly of Ubly
Funeral Date: January 27, 2018
Date of Birth: January 23, 1952
Date of Passing: December 07, 2017
Funeral Home: Hibbs Funeral Home
On December 13, 2017 a mass of Christian burial was said at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee, OK. Visitation will take place at St Hubert/Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe on Saturday, January 27, 2018 beginning at 10am. A memorial mass will be at 11am with Father Robert Howe officiating. Denise will be buried with other family members in the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery of Ubly at a later date.
Denise survived by her children Craig (Carrie) Hunt of Wellston, OK, Ladonna Hunt of Shawnee, OK, Shannon (Tim) Davis of Duncan, OK, Bren (Tana Caldwell)Hunt of Jones, OK: grandchildren Brandon Davis, MaKayla Hunt, and Zoeigh Hunt: mother Iva McGeachy Tschirhart of Ubly; siblings Rodney (Veronica) Tschirhart of St. Clair Shores, Talisa Powers (Gary Slavick)of Bad Axe, Colleen Tschirhart (Scott Saliard) of Bad Axe, Gerald (Connie) Tschirhart of Ubly, and Duane Tschirhart of Bad Axe; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Marvin Tschirhart, grandson Denium Lee Hunt, and the father of her children Jerry Hunt.
Denise Marie Tschirhart Hunt, age 65, earned her angel wings on December 7, 2017 in Oklahoma after a short illness. Denise was born on January 23, 1952 in Bad Axe or Marvin and Iva McGeachy Tschirhart of Ubly. Denise graduated from Ubly High School in 1970 then attended Saginaw Business School. She worked at Hamill Manufacturing of Ubly and Kmart of Bad Axe. Denise resided in Shawnee OK where she was an active member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and worked at Kmart and Lowe's. She loved spending time with her family especially her children, grandchildren, church family, and friends. Denise enjoyed her garden, old movies, Elvis and horses.
Name: Kenneth Morgan Jr.
Age: 68
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: December 11, 2017
Date of Birth: October 26, 1949
Date of Passing: December 06, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A Graveside funeral service will be 9:00am Monday, December 11th at New Bay Port Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-5pm Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. Memorials in his memory may be made to the McNally House at Covenant Health Care, Saginaw. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his children Christine Fusco of Illinois, Gwendalyn Morgan of Illinois and Darcy (Kimberly) Morgan of Hawaii; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; mother Irma Morgan of Arizona; and sisters Georgia Komarnicki of Colorado, Pamela (Peter) Schiller of Arizona and Gloria (Ben) Morgan of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Sr, son Kenneth III, and brother Douglas and wife Mary "Cookie"
Kenneth Morgan Jr, 68, of Bay Port, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Covenant Health Care-Cooper in Saginaw. Ken was born October 26, 1949 in Chicago. He was US Marine Corps veteran, serving in Vietnam.
Name: Virginia B. Ackerman
Age: 97
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: December 09, 2017
Date of Birth: August 28, 1920
Date of Passing: December 05, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 11:00am Saturday, December 9th at the Elkton United Methodist Church with Rev. Won D. Kim officiating. Visitation will be 3-7 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Elkton. Memorials may be made to Elkton United Methodist Church or Compassus Hospice. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Surviving are her children Lois (Harvey) Furness of Charlevoix, Barbara (James) Carter of Wheaton, IL, Dale (Deborah) of Pigeon and Don (Lynette) of Lansing; grandchildren Tim, Chris, Paula, Jami, Amy, Faith, Lora, Joel, Markas and Lucinda; and great-grandchildren Rhianna, Helen, Will, Georgia, Jayden, Gabrielle, Sayge, Sawyer, Silas, Layne, Cullen and Keiran. She was preceded in death by her brother Paul Tschumi and grandson Kevin Furness.
Virginia B. Ackerman, 97, a lifelong Elkton resident, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Pigeon. Virginia was born August 28, 1920 in Pigeon to the late Ernest and Anna (Jahr) Tschumi. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1937 and then attended Central Michigan University. She married George Ackerman on July 22, 1939 at her parent’s home in Elkton; he preceded her in death March 4, 2000. She was an active longtime member of the Elkton United Methodist Church and a dedicated homemaker.
Name: Scyrian "Gene" Gainor
Age: 95
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 08, 2017
Date of Birth: August 01, 1922
Date of Passing: December 04, 2017
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11 am at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Sutton. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 1 – 8 pm or Friday at the church 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
Gene is survived by: Wife – Nancy Gainor of Bad Axe. 3 Sons – Douglas (Bonnie) Gainor of Bad Axe, Wayne (Debbi) Gainor of Bad Axe and Craig (Jennifer) Gainor of White Lake. 2 Daughters – Patricia (David) Stokan II of Bad Axe and Tina (Dutch) Seley of Elkton 4 Step cildren: Robert, LuAnn, Charles, Bryan. 1 Sister- Agnes Eichorst 11 Grandchildren – Jackie, Douglas Jr., Danielle, Derek, Wayne David, Michael, Cody, Shane, KayLee, Shawna, Britnee, 2 great grandchildren: London and Adalyn. 10 step grandchildren, and 13 step great grandchildren Gene was preceded in death by his siblings: Samuel Gainor, Faye Sherman, Ruby Vaughan, Ellen Thorsen, Mary Dobson. Daughters – Ellen Jane Western and Jerrie Lynn Gainor Family Friend: “Zekeâ€
Scyrian “Gene†Gainor, age 95, of Bad Axe, passed away with his family by his side on Monday December 4, 2017. Gene was born in Harbor Beach on August 1, 1922, son of the late Scyrian and Agnes (Moriarity) Gainor. He married Dorothy Koss and she proceeded him in death. He married Nancy (Schmidt) Arnott in September of 1961. Gene was raised and work on the family farm in Bloomfield Twp in Huron County until 1957 when he became the owner and operator of Gainor's Meat Packing in Bad Axe, MI. He worked side by side with his wife and children for 60 years in the family business. Gene was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers. He dedicated himself to his family and enjoyed meeting new people who quickly became friends.
Name: Mark A. Samborski
Age: 43
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: December 09, 2017
Date of Birth: November 25, 1974
Date of Passing: December 04, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A mass of resurrection will be 10:00am Saturday, December 9th at St. Roch Catholic Church/OLPH with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and one hour prior to mass on Saturday in church. Memorials may be made to the family. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his parents Norm and Joann; brothers Brian and Paul (Tina); and niece Paige, all of Caseville.
Mark A. Samborski, 43, of Caseville, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. Mark was born November 25, 1974 in Madison Heights to Norman and Joann (Marvinetz) Samborski. He graduated from Caseville High School in 1993. He worked at Wolverine Auto as an auto detailer until being injured on the job. He loved spending time on Lake Huron, especially fishing and kayaking.
Name: Margaret R. Willey
Age: 83
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: December 08, 2017
Date of Birth: January 20, 1934
Date of Passing: December 03, 2017
Funeral Home: Gage Chapel MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral Service for Margaret will be Friday December 8th at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde at 12:00 noon. Dee Mixter, Pastoral Assistant of Sacred Heart Catholic church will be officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 until the time of service on Friday. Burial will take place at St. Edward’s Cemetery.
Margaret was the loving wife of Walter Willey, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was the loving Mother of Christine Larese, who preceded her in death; Loving Mother of Steven R. Bland (Theresa) of South Lyon, Michigan. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Edward Jr, Audree (Bud) H., Donald J., Kenneth, Karl T., and Arlen (Fritz) R. (Vernier Brothers) Margaret was a Loving Grandmother, Aunt and Great Grandmother.
Margaret R. Willey 83 of Kinde, passed away December 3, 2017 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born January 20, 1934 in Mt. Clemens Michigan, the daughter of Edward Vernier, and Ruth (Meldrum ) Vernier. Margaret was a Loving Grandmother, Aunt and Great Grandmother. Margaret retired from Macomb County and moved to Huron County. While with Macomb County, she was an active Union Representative/Steward/ Member of AFCSME 25 Negotiations Team. Margaret enjoyed spending time crocheting, knitting, fishing, camping, yardwork and playing cards. She also spent time volunteering at Huron Medical Center. She was an active supporter of the North Huron Athletic Teams; football, baseball, softball, and basketball. She had great pleasure meeting with parents, and Grandparents who made her feel special allowing her to share in their joy. Memorials may be given to the North Huron Athletic Department.
Name: Dolores McAlpine
Age: 80
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 06, 2017
Date of Birth: September 14, 1937
Date of Passing: December 01, 2017
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services for Dolores McAlpine, will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, MI. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 3-8 pm or Wednesday 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
Dolores is survived by: Her Children – Daniel McAlpine of Bad Axe, Dale McAlpine of Byron, Diane Moran of Missoula, MT, Linda McAlpine of Bad Axe and Lori McAlpine (Chris DeRoeck) of Bad Axe. Sisters – Betty Wagner of Bay City, Alice (Marvin) Trost of Pigeon and Sharon Diebel of Owendale. 9 Grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In-laws-Robert McAlpine of Silverwood,MI and Ruth Ann (Jesse) Willerton of Argyle, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews. Dolores was preceded in death by: Parents- Norman and Suzanne Adams. Grandparents – John and Theresa Ludwig. 2 Sisters – Madeline Verduyn and infant sister Susan Adams. Son-in-law – Terry Moran. In-laws- Louis Verduyn, Elmer Wagner, Jerry Diebel, Benjamin and Thelma McAlpine, Andrew (Junior) and Betty Olsowy, Fred and Donna Schulz, Gerald McAlpine, Bruce McAlpine, Sharon McAlpine. Niece – Betty Lynn Schulz.
Dolores McAlpine, age 80, of Bad Axe, MI passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017. Dolores was born September 14, 1937, in Sebewaing,MI - daughter of the late Norman and Suzanne (Ludwig) Adams. She married Harold McAlpine in Kilmanagh, MI on July 23, 1955. He preceded her in death on November 29, 1992. Dolores enjoyed dancing, casinos, playing cards, puzzles, flowers, cake decorating and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: Margaret E. (Geboski) Miller
Age: 95
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 09, 2017
Date of Birth: June 26, 1922
Date of Passing: November 30, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 pm Saturday, December 9, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly on Saturday, December 9 from 11:30 until the mass at 1:00 pm. 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 Margaret’s family.
Margaret is survived by two sons, David and his wife, Janet of Haslett, Daniel and his wife, Barbara of Caro; one daughter, Jane Gwisdalla and her husband, Gary of Ripley, WV; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one brother, Theodore Geboski and his wife, Gerry of Lewiston; two sisters, Ether Gallagher of Mt. Pleasant, Norma Burroff of Lansing. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Miller, one son, Frederick Miller; two brothers, Willard and James Geboski.
Mrs. Margaret E. (Geboski) Miller, 95 of Ubly, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Satchell’s Christian Retirement Home in Caro. Margaret was born on June 26, 1922 in Paris Township to the late Theodore and Susie (Buraza) Grzybowski. She married Harry J. Miller on February 14, 1942 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ubly. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1995. She was an 8th grade graduate of a country school. She worked on the farm with her family. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. She enjoyed gardening, writing letters, cross word puzzles and visiting with family and friends.
Name: Joshua Nicholas Peyerk
Age: 32
Hometown: Filion, MI
Funeral Date: December 07, 2017
Date of Birth: November 16, 1985
Date of Passing: November 30, 2017
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 11 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rapson. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 4 – 9 pm or Thursday at the church from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Joshua is survived by: Parents – Tom and Kim Peyerk of Filion. 1 Brother – Raymond Peyerk and special friend Nicole Hessling of Filion. Paternal Grandmother – Evelyn Peyerk of Bad Axe. Maternal Grandfather – Frank Azar of Bad Axe. Aunts and Uncles – Phil (Diane) Peyerk of Bad Axe, Janet Schultz of Bad Axe, Kathy Osantowski of Warren, Paul (Angela) Peyerk of Bad Axe, Robert (Joan) Azar of Bad Axe, Randy Azar of Bad Axe and Jeremy Azar of Chesterfield. Nieces and Nephews – Roman Peyerk, Joslyn and Parker. Many, many close and loving cousins. Joshua was preceded in death by: Paternal Grandfather – Elmer Peyerk. Maternal Grandmother – Diane Azar. Cousin – Ehren Peyerk.
Joshua Nicholas Peyerk, age 32, of Filion, passed away on November 30, 2017. Joshua was born in Bad Axe on November 16, 1985, son of Thomas and Kimberly (Azar) Peyerk. Joshua enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, four wheelers, snowmobiles and driving his Lincoln with speakers bumping. He also liked the beach, taking pictures of clouds, cooking and helping his neighbor Dan Lasceski with farm work. Of course, Joshy P. had a lot of fun making videos and Snapchats to entertain all his friends and family. He enjoyed making people smile and laugh. He gave great hugs as well.
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