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.
Name: Dorothy Murray
Age: 89
Hometown: Williamston, MI
Funeral Date: December 05, 2017
Date of Birth: August 11, 1928
Date of Passing: November 29, 2017
Funeral Home: Gorsline Runciman Williamston Chapel
. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church 157 High Street, Williamston, MI 48895. Visitation will be at St. Mary Church Hall Monday, December 4th 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with rosary at 7:30 p.m. and 1 hour prior to mass at the church. Interment in Freeburg Cemetery, Argyle, MI on December 18, 2017. For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Dorothy to her granddaughter Julie’s home, Georgetown Harmony Homes, P.O. Box 845, Jenison, MI 49429. Gorsline Runciman Williamston Chapel is serving the family. On line condolences may be made at www.grwilliamston.com
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard & Cecil Loomis; 2 infant children Sarah and James, son, Timothy Murray; sister, Lucile DeLong; sister in law, Lorraine Maurer and brothers in law, Donald DeLong, Irvin “Bud†Kritzman, Alex Murray, Alfred Murray. Surviving to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 68 years, A.J. “Anthonyâ€; children, Rondy (Dick) Murray-Preston, Sheila (Phil) Roach, Kathy (Scott) Murray-Rice, Marilyn (Jerry) Murray-Phenney; brothers, Donald (Anita) Loomis, David (Joyce) Loomis; sister, Shirley Kritzman; sisters in law, Patricia Murray and Mary Murray, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy Murray was born on August 11, 1928 in Gagetown, MI and passed away November 29, 2017 in Okemos, MI at the age of 89. She was a resident of Williamston and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church since 1960. Dorothy drove school bus for Williamston Community Schools for 23 years. She loved dancing, playing cards and traveling especially spending time in Arizona. Dorothy was known for her infamous cinnamon rolls.
Name: Eleanor D. Tate
Age: 88
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 04, 2017
Date of Birth: February 17, 1929
Date of Passing: November 29, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Monday, December 4th at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Loehrke officiating, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7pm Sunday and one hour before the service Monday at Cross Lutheran Church, 200 Ruppert Street, Pigeon. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Eleanor is survived by her sons Robert (Linda) of Pigeon; Richard (Mary) of Cass City and Timothy (Patricia) of Pigeon; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and sister Mickey (Norman) Townley of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her brother Arthur Schulze.
Eleanor D. Tate, 88, of Pigeon, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Eleanor was born February 17, 1929 in Pigeon to the late Otto and Lydia (Trost) Schulze. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1946. On August 14, 1949 she married Raymond “Bud†Tate; he preceded her in death on March 13, 2008. She loved her God and was a lifelong active member of Cross Lutheran, serving in many volunteer positions. She worked on the farm and at Polewach’s, before quitting to take care of her parents. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.
Name: Philip E. Zoldos
Age: 58
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 03, 2017
Date of Birth: September 18, 1959
Date of Passing: November 29, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services are 3:00pm Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Visitation will begin at Noon Sunday and continue until the service time. Memorials may be made to the family. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his wife Patti; son Paul (Alicia) of Holly; grandsons Camren and Brantley; sisters Marianne (John) Davis of Waterford and Jacqueline Husereau of Clarkston; and brother Edward Joseph (Alice) Zoldos of Clarkston.
Philip E. Zoldos, 58, of Bad Axe, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in an accident while cutting logs. Philip was born September 18, 1959 in Grosse Pointe Farms to the late Edward and Judith (Carnacchi) Zoldos. He graduated from Clarkston High School. He married Patricia York on January 2, 1981 in Waterford. He was formerly employed at AC Tire & Service in Waterford before moving from Holly to Huron County in 1999. He loved being grandfather to his two grandsons.
Name: Marilyn A. Luedtke
Age: 73
Hometown: Bay City, formerly of Bad Axe
Funeral Date: December 03, 2017
Date of Birth: December 30, 1942
Date of Passing: November 28, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A Memorial Service for Marilyn will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Bad Axe with Pastor Dick Bullock officiating. Per Marilyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Marilyn in survived by her two daughters, Jenifer Jasman and her husband, William, of Bay City and Jolenne Daignault and her husband, Douglas, of Essexville ; her brother, Floyd “Bud†Milton of Marlette and her nieces and nephews, Sarah Milton, Lori Milton and Pat (Colleen) Milton. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Brian Luedtke and her sister-in-law, Rosalie Milton.
Marilyn A. Luedtke, 73, of Bay City and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2017 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City. Marilyn was born in Sandusky, Michigan on December 30, 1942 to the late Floyd and Lucille (Hebert) Milton. She married Martin C. Luedtke. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2013. Marilyn was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Bad Axe. In her younger years, she loved to go hunting and fishing. Marilyn raised two wonderful daughters. In her household, she was known to be “Mrs. Fix-It†as she could fix just about anything. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, taking nature walks, biking, going on long car rides, picking asparagus and berries off the side of the road and watching birds and deer.
Name: Lillian Murawski
Age: 78
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 04, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 11 am St. Hubert’s Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe. Interment will be in St. Edwards Catholic Cemetery in Kinde. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 1- 8 pm or Monday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Sunday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Lillian is survived by: 2 Sons- Bob (Christina) Murawski of Studio City, CA and Marc Murawski of Ann Arbor. 3 Brothers- Kenneth Seltz of Forestville, James (Carol) Seltz of Pt. Huron and Gerald Seltz of Pt. Huron. 1 Sister- Doris Lapp of Frankenmuth. In-laws – Jack (Peggy) Murawski, Edward (Sharon) Murawski, Mary (Jim) Bambach, Dick (Linda) Murawski, Leonard (Kathy) Murawski, Bill Murawski (fiancée Janet Hale). Numerous nieces and nephews. Lifelong friends – Mary Jo Farmer and Marilyn Couture. Lillian was preceded in death by: Husband-Bernard Murawski. Brother-Howard Seltz. Sisters - Bernice Ertman and Phyllis Seltz.
Lillian Murawski, age 78, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Lillian was born on May 3, 1939, in Minden City, daughter of the late Frederick and Minnie (Stutzky) Seltz. She married Bernard “Ben†Murawski in 1962 in Detroit. . Ben preceded her in death on December 2, 1977. Lillian worked for the Department of Human Services for the State of Michigan as well as the Secretary of State. Lillian enjoyed cooking, knitting, bird watching, reading and most of all spending time with family and friends at her cottage on the lake, where she would take long walks along the beach. She remained very close to her husband’s family after he passed away and was in contact with them almost daily. She was loved by all who knew her.
Name: Kenneth Eugene Messing
Age: 77
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: November 30, 2017
Date of Birth: September 10, 1940
Date of Passing: November 26, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30 am Thursday, November 30 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Holy Name of Mary Parish in Harbor Beach. Rev. George Amos, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski in Ubly on Wednesday from 2-8 pm and Thursday at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church from 10:30-11:30. There will be a Knights of Columbus rosary Wednesday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Holy Name of Mary Parish in Harbor Beach. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Kenneth’s family.
Kenneth is survived by two brothers, Lowell Messing and his wife, Bonnie of Port Sanilac, Dexter Messing and his wife, Theresa of Cass City; 10 nieces and nephews, Lori Maurer, Connie Aymen, Kurt Messing, Denise Lippitt, Sandy Specht, Brenda Messing, LuAnne Stirrett, Clint Messing, Kristy Messing (Goddaughter), Robin Chinnery; 25 great nieces and nephews; his best friend and loyal companion Chipper.
Mr. Kenneth Eugene Messing, 77 of Ruth, went to be home with the Lord Sunday November 26, 2017 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. He was born September 10, 1940 in Ruth to the late Wilfred J. and Wanda (Skorka) Messing. Kenneth sailed the Great Lakes for several years as a hand picked crewman on the Edmund Fitzgerald. He farmed most of his life, retiring in 2014. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Holy Name of Mary Parish in Harbor Beach for over 50 years where he was an usher and member of the Knights of Columbus.
Name: M. Lorraine Steely
Age: 79
Hometown: Decker
Funeral Date: November 30, 2017
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Community Baptist Church of Cass City with Rev. Nathan Whipple officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mrs. Steely will be her grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hills and Dales General Hospital Foundation or Compassus Hospice. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Community Baptist Church of Cass City Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
Lorraine is survived by her children: Steve (Stacey) Steely of Decker; Ken Steely of Decker; Joann Steely of Decker; Dave (Laura) Steely of Cass City; Dennis (Marla) Steely of Cass City; grandchildren: Steven (Jenny) Steely, Stephanie (Aaron) Morden, Bobby Steely, Billy Steely, Samantha Currier, David Steely, Matthew Steely, Kristin (Kyle) Kolakowski, Jessica (Aaron) Bardwell, Sarah Steely, Aaron Steely, Emilee Steely, Josh Steely; great grandchildren: Lilli Steely, Paul Steely, Jake Morden, Blake Morden, Conor Currier, Kora Kolakowski; sister, Pat Wiest of W. Bloomfield; brothers: Richard LaChapelle and Ronald LaChapelle, both of Detroit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; son, Larry Steely; great grandson, Arnie Morden; sister, Betty Squillace.
M. Lorraine Steely, 79, of Decker, died peacefully Sunday, November 26, 2017 in her home. She was born July 6, 1938 to Paul William and Delia (Pilette) LaChapelle in Detroit. She married Joe Calvin Steely September 21, 1963 in Mt. Clemens. He died May 1, 1990. In her early years, Lorraine worked as a secretary for Good Housekeeping in Detroit. After moving to the Decker area in the early 1970s with her husband, she was employed by Cass City School as a teacher’s aide. Lorraine went on to work in Hills and Dales General Hospital as a ward secretary and Certified Nurse’s Assistant for 27 years. She liked reading books particularly mysteries. Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family especially her many grandchildren. Always a faithful fan, she loved rooting for the Detroit Tigers.
Name: Arthur G. Nitz
Age: 93
Hometown: Bach, MI
Funeral Date: November 28, 2017
Date of Birth: May 25, 1924
Date of Passing: November 25, 2017
Funeral Home: Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitaiton will be on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, from 2-8pm at Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The funeral service will be Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bach. The Rev. Thomas Garrison will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Lutheran World Relief, St. Peter Lutheran Church, or the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Surviving are his three daughters: Kathleen Faulkner of Grand Rapids, MI; Kristine Kalis of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI; and Karen (David) Volz of Frankenmuth, MI; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Johnny) Key, Andrew Faulkner, Erika (Mike) Page, Elizabeth (Ken) Taylor, Amy (Aaron) Scott, Rachel (Todd) Solgat, Benjamin (Artisha) Volz, and eighteen great grandchildren. Three sisters-in-law; Grace (William) Hepburn of Yuma, AZ, Betty (Dr. James) Burke of Evergreen, CO, and Dorothy Volz of LaPlata, MD; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez, infant son, Kraig, son, Keith, and one sister, Ruth Hornbacher.
Arthur G. Nitz, age 93, died peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, MI. Art was born on May 25, 1924, on the family farm near Bach, MI the son of Gustav and Emma (Bachmann) Nitz. He was united in marriage to Inez M. Hercliff on January 17, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, MI. They shared 61 years together until her death in 2009. Art attended St. Peter Lutheran School in Bach, MI where he was confirmed in the Christian faith in the German language. During WWII he was sent to Michigan State University to study agriculture where the motto was: “Keep’em fed.†He farmed his whole life, working first with his father and then his son. He was involved in the stewardship of his land until his death. Art was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bach, MI where he served in many capacities, including Elder, Trustee, Cemetery Committee, choir and Bible Study. Within the community, he also served on the Board of Directors for the Sebewaing Coop Elevator, Sebewaing Producers Dairy, Huron/Tuscola County Artificial Breeders Association, Huron County Agricultural Advisory Board, The Building Committee for Scheurer Hospital, Riverside Farm Bureau, Sebewaing Lion’s Club, and the Pigeon Men’s Chorus. Art loved baseball, hunting, and singing. He freely shared his firm faith in God with the people he met, and through the generations of his family.
Name: Patricia Ruth Steffen
Age: 88
Hometown: Caro, MI
Funeral Date: December 02, 2017
Date of Birth: June 10, 1929
Date of Passing: November 25, 2017
Funeral Home: Ransford Collon Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Cameron Steele officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caro. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
Pat is survived by six children and their spouses, Jae Gale Steffen of Caro, Ginger Jo Rozak of Bay City, Lee & Denise Steffen of Caro, Michael Stanley Steffen of Lapeer, Kathleen Rose & David Murphy of Brighton, Patrick William Steffen of Lapeer; six grandchildren, Jamie & Matthew Zientek of Bay City, C.J. Childers of Harbor Beach, Sara VanderVeen of Dorr, Aaron Steffen of East Pointe, Nicholas Murphy and Ethan Murphy of Brighton; four great-grandchildren, Lia, Ava and Elliot VanderVeen and Winston Zientek; three sisters, Susan Smith, Linda Campbell, Janice Green; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Pat was preceded in death by one sister, Barb Priestley; brother, Sam Miller; and son-in-law, Mark Rozak.
Patricia Ruth Steffen of Caro, age 88, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Medilodge of Cass City. Pat was born June 10, 1929 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Stanley & Josephine (Simmet) Miller and was a 1947 graduate of Caro High School. She later attended Central Michigan College where she studied library science. She was united in marriage with Gale William Steffen on September 9, 1950 in Ohio, and he preceded her in death on November 9, 2015. Pat’s life revolved around taking care of her family and raising the six children she and Gale were blessed with. She was a member of an Extension Club during her time in Ubly as well as a card club in Caro. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching sports, especially the Detroit Pistons and Lions.
Name: Janet M. Shagena Smoot
Age: 79
Hometown: North Carolina, formerly of Freiburg
Funeral Date: December 01, 2017
Date of Birth: August 19, 1938
Date of Passing: November 24, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will 11:00 am be Friday, December 1 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Freiburg. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Freiburg. Visitation will be at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30-11:00 am. 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 Janet’s family.
Janet is survived by one daughter, Sharon Allen and her husband, David of Cornelius , NC; one son, Wayne Smoot and his wife, Marjorie of Grand Blanc; four grandchildren, Tara, Daniel, Caitlin and Evan; two great granddaughters, Aryanna and Ava. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Ryan Allen; three sisters, Mary Shagena, Jane Shagena and Arinda Ertman; one brother, Ralph Shagena.
Mrs. Janet M. (Shagena) Smoot, 79 of North Carolina and formerly of Freiburg, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 in North Carolina. Janet was born on August 19, 1938 in Tyre to the late Stanley and Margaret (Gatz) Shagena. She married Lloyd M. Smoot on June 14, 1958 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2004. Janet was a graduate of Ubly High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Lerash Meat and Grocery in Bad Axe. Janet moved to Pontiac in 1958 and resided there until she and Lloyd moved to Pinellas Park in Florida in 1985. They moved back to the Pontiac area in 1993 and then moved to Charlottesville, North Carolina in 1997. Their last move was to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1999 and she has resided there until the present. Janet was a parishioner of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC.
Name: John E. Albrecht
Age: 92
Hometown: Pigeon, formerly of Sebewaing
Funeral Date: November 27, 2017
Date of Birth: February 02, 1925
Date of Passing: November 23, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Monday, November 27th at Pigeon River Mennonite Church with Pastors David Maurer and Thomas Beachy officiating. Followed by burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7 Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday at Pigeon River Mennonite Church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Positive Alternatives or the Mennonite Disaster Services. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
John is survived by his children Linda (Joe) Christophel of Goshen, Indiana, Suzanne (Eugene) Gascho of Pigeon, John (Dorothy) of Mantua, Ohio, and Kevin (Janet) of Duncombe, Iowa; grandchildren Jennifer, Jonathan, Susan, Jeremy, Kyle, Jalissa, Kayleen, Gabrielle, Elizabeth, Rachel, Jay and Kelsey; great-grandchildren Sofia, Jalen, Addyson, Nora, and Keaton; and sister Doris Albrecht of Pigeon. He was preceded in death by his brothers Melvin and Lyle.
John E. Albrecht, 92, of Pigeon, formerly of Sebewaing, died peacefully in his favorite chair on Thanksgiving evening, November 23, 2017 at Country Gardens in Pigeon having spent the whole day with his family enjoying Thanksgiving dinner and time together. John was born February, 2, 1925 at the family farm in Bay Port to the late Mose and Mary E. (Gunden) Albrecht and attended Snell School. On July 15, 1948 he married Betty King in Elida, Ohio; she preceded him in death October 25, 2006. He was a lifelong member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where he had been an elder and Sunday school teacher. His career was also his passion, working as a sales rep in the agricultural feed business, specializing in poultry. He modeled a life of hard work in combination with time of leisure. He enjoyed his time spent outdoors, fishing, card games, driving, visiting with friends at Lefty’s, and searching for a deal at auctions, all with much laughter.
Name: Noreen S. McDonnell
Age: 85
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 29, 2017
Date of Birth: September 17, 1932
Date of Passing: November 22, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
At Noreen’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. A Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe with Rev. William O’Nan officiating. A gathering will be from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Public Library. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Noreen is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Terrence McDonnell of Bad Axe; her son, Terrence (T.J.) McDonnell and his wife, Yun, of Lansing; her sisters-in-law, Carolyn McVey of Bad Axe, Mary Riordan of Indianapolis and Patricia McDonnell of White Lake; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy N. McDonnell; her son, Judson G. McDonnell her brother, Robert McVey Jr.; and her brothers-in-law, John L. McDonnell and Richard Riordan.
Noreen S. McDonnell, 85, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City, Michigan. Noreen was born on August 17, 1932 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to the late Robert and Ruth McVey. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1950, and received her B.A. diploma from Michigan State University in 1954. On July 5, 1956, she married Terrence J. McDonnell at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. They have remained happily together during stays in Nashville, Washington D.C., Virginia and lastly, in Bad Axe. Noreen especially loved spending her winters in Mexico with friends from around the world who visit there.
Name: Sarah L. Wilson
Age: 69
Hometown: Bad Axe, formerly of Almont
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: January 16, 1948
Date of Passing: November 19, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date with burial at New River Cemetery in Port Austin. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Sarah is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Walter Wilson of Bad Axe; her daughter, Marie Cummings and her husband, Delbert of Gladwin; her brother, Sam Glasgow and his wife, Liz, of Bad Axe; sister, Marie Isbister of Bad Axe; sister in law, Kelly Grillo and her husband, Dr. Alan, of Ludington; and her neices and nephews, Danielle (Tim) Dixon, Kevin Isbister, and Kayla, Alexandra, and Karri Grillo.
Sarah L. Wilson, 69, of Bad Axe, formerly of Almont, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2017 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City. Sarah was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on January 16, 1948 to the late Thomas and Lorraine (Apley) Glasgow. She married the love of her life, Walter E. Wilson Jr., on July 18, 1970 at the Bad Axe Church of the Nazarene. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1966. Sarah earned her Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Olivet Nazarene University, Illinois in 1970. She then earned her Master's Degree in Education in 1979 from Oakland University, Michigan.In 1992, she earned her legal assistant degree from Oakland University. Sarah worked for an attorney in Romeo, Michigan. Walter and Sarah moved from Almont to Bad Axe in 1998. She was an English Professor at Davenport University at the Bad Axe campus, St. Clair County Community College in Bad Axe and at Baker Community College in Cass City, totaling twenty years of teaching. Sarah was a past Village President of Almont and was on the Bad Axe Planning Commission for many years. Sarah was an avid reader, enjoyed shopping and keeping in touch with friends.
Name: Keith R. Sturm
Age: 85
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: November 17, 2017
Date of Birth: October 22, 1932
Date of Passing: November 14, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 11:00am Friday, November 17th at Pigeon First United Methodist Church with Rev. Cindy Gibbs officiating. Friends may gather at church beginning an hour before the service. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Pigeon Rotary Club or the Pigeon First United Methodist Church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Surviving are his wife of 57 years Joanne; children Nancy (Todd) Arndt of Kalamazoo, Janet Sturm of Mt. Pleasant and David (Jill) Sturm of Fenton; grandchildren Andrew, Austin, Olivia, Gabriella, Francesca, Vien, Henri and Ellyse; siblings Wayne Sturm of Pigeon, Lorraine (Jack) Perry of Pigeon and Dale (Judy) Sturm of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his sister Delores Sturm.
Keith R. Sturm, 85, of Pigeon, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at home with his family beside him. Keith was born in Bad Axe on October 22, 1932, son of the late H. Alfred and P. Alice Decker of Pigeon. In 1951 he graduated from Pigeon High School and then completed a short course at Michigan State College. He married Joanne Dowling on July 15, 1961 in Unionville. Keith retired as a dairy and crop farmer, working in partnership with his brother Wayne. He was active in his community in many capacities. He served as president of the Huron County Farm Bureau and was on the board of the Farm Credit Services. He was a member of the Pigeon Rotary Club and served as president. He was chairman of the McKinley Township Zoning Board and a volunteer for the Huron County Triad. He was a faithful member of the Pigeon First United Methodist Church.
Name: John A. VanDam
Age: 83
Hometown: Russellville AL, formerly of Port Hope
Funeral Date: November 17, 2017
Date of Birth: January 27, 1934
Date of Passing: November 14, 2017
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for John will be on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday beginning at 10 am until time of services at 1pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his sister Valerie Meek of Russellville, AL, his brother Rick (Ginger) VanDam of Tuscumbia, AL, 2 nieces and 3 nephews.
John A. VanDam, age 83 of Russellville, Alabama, formerly of Port Hope, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at his sister’s home in Russellville. He was born on January 27, 1934 in Detroit to the late Arnold and Grace (Thom) VanDam. John loved to read.
Name: Janice Muriel Chippi
Age: 80
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: November 16, 2017
Private funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Debra L. Kranz, Funeral Service Celebrant, officiating. Burial will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City. Memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice or Cass City United Methodist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Janice is survived by her husband, Duane; daughter, Debra (Jerry) Leitch of Bad Axe; son, William “Bill†(Patsy) Chippi of Cass City; grandchildren: Aimee, Eric, Nicolas, Sandy, Carla, Becky, John; great grandchildren: Dillon, Scott, Wyatt, Grady, Peyton, Josie, Jack, Charles, Caroline, Vivian, Aiden and Bryce. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Janice Muriel Chippi, 80, of Cass City, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at home following a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 30, 1937 at home in Sanilac County the only child born to Frank Arnold and Geraldine (Sweet) Laming. She married Duane William Chippi February 6, 1954 in Cass City. Janice worked for General Cable for six years. Together with Duane, they owned and operated Cass City Oil and Gas and Mr. Chips Service Stations where Janice worked as bookkeeper for many years. Janice owned and enjoyed many horses over the years. She was fond of reading books, especially mysteries. Janice was always eager to go on cruises and to play cards. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: Travis Paul Baur
Age: 27
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: November 16, 2017
Date of Birth: April 06, 1990
Date of Passing: November 10, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Thursday, November 16th at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon with Rev. Tim Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Wednesday and 10-1 Thursday at Cross Lutheran Church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Lakers FFA for a scholarship in his memory. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Surviving are his wife Emily; parents Duane and Shelley of Bay Port; sister Keeley of Grand Rapids; grandparents Bruce and Marilyn Baur of Bay Port and James and Margaret Ritter of Bad Axe; parents-in-law Lloyd and Laura Schinnerer of Cass City; brother-in-law Andrew Schinnerer of Kansas; aunt and uncles: Scott and Shelly Walker of Georgia, Daniel and Rhonda Heitzman of Grand Rapids, Steven and Susan Henson of Canton, Daniel and Mary Ritter of Elkton and Casimer Sikoski of Pigeon; many cousins and his dog Molly.
Travis Paul Baur, 27, of Bay Port, died Friday, November 10, 2017 of injuries received in an automobile accident near Elkton. He was born April 6, 1990 in Bay City to Duane and Shelley (Ritter) Baur. He graduated from Lakers High School in 2008 and then received an engineering degree from Michigan Tech. He married Emily Schinnerer on August 12, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Travis worked as an engineer at Walbro in Cass City. He enjoyed hunting, playing piano and guitar, boating and snowmobiles.
Name: Skyler Rayne Michalski
Age: 3
Hometown: Wayne, County formerly of Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. If you would like to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Survived by: Her Parents- Steven Michalski and his Special Friend of Bad Axe, Cassandra Paolucci and her Special Friend of Wayne County. 1 Brother-Seth. Her Grandparents-Shannon (Michael) Ventline of Bad Axe, Thomas Michalski Sr. of Harbor Beach, Dave Paolucci and his Special Friend of Bad Axe, Debra (Kelly) Friday of Ubly. Many Aunts and Uncles, Aaron Russell of Bad Axe, Thomas Jr (Lisa) Michalski of Harbor Beach, Jared Paolucci of Bad Axe, Adam ( Sheila) Paolucci of Sebwaing, Brendan Paolucci of San Antonio Texas, Colin Friday, Chrysta Friday and Chelsea Friday all of Ubly and Emma Friday of Bad Axe. She was preceded in death by her Great Grandparents Gordon and Loraine Hartsell.Â
Skyler Rayne Michalski, age 3, of Wayne County, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Skyler was born on April 17, 2014 in Bad Axe, daughter of Steven Michalski and Cassandra Paolucci. Skyler was a fun loving girl who was full of life. She enjoyed being with her parents and her family. She was hardly ever away her big brother Seth. She loved dancing to "Alvin and the Chipmunks"and “Uptown Funkâ€. Â
Name: Ilene Bannick
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: November 13, 2017
Date of Birth: October 05, 1928
Date of Passing: November 09, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, November 13th at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Lueke officiating. Burial will be at Colfax Cemetery. Visitation for Ilene will be Sunday, November 12th at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel of Bad Axe from 5-8 PM, and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Ilene is survived by her children twins Darrell Bannick and Diane (Richard) Guigar of Bad Axe, Sharon Edwards of Midland and twins Wayne (Elaine) Bannick of Bad Axe and Elaine (Alger) Rice of Filion, and a special nephew Randy Becking. Also surviving are her grandchildren Jimmy Edwards, Dawn Edwards and Scott Cary, Michele and Kreig Burton, Mike and Connie Guigar, Clint and Mary Wilkerson, Ed and Shelda Crosby, Al and Amber Rice, Floyd and Lindsay Rice, Jodi Rice, Scott Bannick and girlfriend Heidi Phillips, Jesse and Jame Bannick; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Serena, Tessany, Brandon, Karena, Allison, Ashley, Lincoln, Brooklynn, Addison, Cody, Seth, Gavynn, Caleb, Ava, Caitlynn, Layne, Payton, Avery and Caden; and one great-great grandchild Karson Zane.
She was born October 5, 1928 to the late Charles and Martha Becking. She married Harold Bannick in 1947. He preceded her in death March 13, 1999. Her brothers Robert and Charles Becking also preceded her in death. Ilene enjoyed spending many hours in her flower garden and cultivating beautiful flowers for all to enjoy.
Name: Clarann Holdwick
Age: 77
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: November 12, 2017
Funeral Services will be Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11:00am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of the Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth, Michigan with Father Christopher Coman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach, Michigan. A Parish Vigil Service will be Sunday at 7:00pm. Visitation on Monday will be at Ruth Sts. Peter and Paul Church from 10:00am until the time of services at 11:00am. Memorials may be given to A&D Hospice or Relay for Life.
Clarann is survived by her husband, Roman Holdwick, Harbor Beach, and two sons: Henry Holdwick and his wife Deanna of Harbor Beach, and Michael Holdwick of Harbor Beach; Four grandchildren: Theresa (Aaron) Wolschleger, Matthew (Rebecca) Holdwick, Andrew Holdwick, Stephanie Holdwick and her fiancé Anthony Gusa; seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by: a sister, Joan Maurer,Harbor Beach; a brother, Lloyd Kramer and his wife Sherry of Harbor Beach; stepmother, Roseann Kramer of Harbor Beach; brother–in-law Joe Holdwick and his wife Lorraine of Ruth, Michigan; and sister-in-law Magdeline Stacer of Ruth, Michigan. She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher William Holdwick; brothers-in-law Robert Holdwick and Leo Holdwick; and sisters-in-law Loretta Stacer and Lenora Krups.
Clarann Holdwick, age 77 of Harbor Beach, Michigan passed away Thursday November 9, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side under hospice care. She was born on August 11, 1940 in Ruth, Michigan, to the late Norbert and Mary Kramer. Clarann enjoyed doing craft projects and going to craft shows. She also liked to crochet, play cards (especially bridge) and belonged to several bridge clubs. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Harbor Beach Garden Club and enjoyed attending the Town Hall programs in Port Huron. Clarann and Roman were united in marriage on November 15, 1958 in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth, Michigan where she was a parishioner.
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