Name: Marion L. Teeple
Age: 90
Hometown: Port Sanilac formerly of Minden City
Funeral Date: September 05, 2017
Date of Birth: June 20, 1927
Date of Passing: August 31, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The family will receive friends at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Monday, September 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a rosary by the Christian Mothers of Holy Apostles Parish at 4:00 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Both services will be held on Monday at the funeral home. The funeral liturgy officiated by Reverend Donald Eppenbrock will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Apostles Parish, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Visitation at the church will begin at 10:00 a.m.  Memorials may be made to Holy Apostles Parish, the Donald & Marion Teeple Scholarship Fund at the Ubly Community Schools or Harbor Beach Elementary School Library. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Marion’s family.
Marion is survived by five children, Donald A. Teeple, Jr. of Minden City, Catherine Ann Freeman (H. William) of Bloomfield Village, Patricia Kramer (Clair) of Harbor Beach, Thomas N. Teeple (Laura) of Cary, N.C., and Mary Kramer of Harbor Beach; sister Doris Schumacher; sisters-in-law Audrey Schock  and Marion Greene; nine grandchildren, Donald A. Teeple III, Anthony J. Teeple, Courtney Freeman, Carter Freeman, Katy Kiernicki, Keegan Volmering, Kinsey Kramer, Makara Kramer, and Carson Kramer; two great-grandchildren, Mariana Teeple and Connor Kiernicki; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Donald Arthur Teeple in 2002; her parents, her brother, Harold, and sisters, Olive McCoy and Betty Moxlow.
Marion L. Teeple, 90, of Port Sanilac, formerly of Minden City, passed from this world on August 31, 2017. She was born June 20, 1927 in Delaware Township to the late Dolf and Mary (Stein) Schock. She attended Minden City High School and graduated from Central Michigan University. Marion was a stewardess for Capitol Airlines before launching her fifty- year teaching career at the Ruth Country School in 1946. She subsequently taught in the early elementary grades at Carsonville, Deckerville, Ubly, and Harbor Beach Community Schools until her retirement in 1996. She stepped down from teaching with mixed feelings because she loved everything about it. It was a role truly meant for her. Later she would frequently be thrilled by chance encounters with former students, and always remembered even those from some of her earliest years in the classroom.  Her retirement, too, was very fulfilling and enjoyable as she spent much of her time with her children and grandchildren. She also socialized in outings with other former teachers, and occasionally with some of her CMU sorority sisters. Marion was fiercely loyal to family and friends, but was also discerning, and uncompromising in her support of causes in which she truly believed. She was thoughtful and generous, creative and bright. Her quick wit always brought smiles to the faces of those in her company.  She was very much loved and respected, and will be greatly missed.
Name: Blanche Helen Laeder
Age: 98
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: September 04, 2017
Funeral Services for Blanche will be on Monday, September 4, 2017 at 11 am at Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Blanche will be on Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Monday will be at the church beginning at 10am until time of services at 11 am. A Scripture Service will take place on Sunday at 7:30 pm at the funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach, Our Savior Lutheran in Marlette, or United Hospice Service in Marlette. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Blanche is survived by Susan K. Laeder of Clearwater, Florida, Diane (Thomas) Glaza of Marlette, Michigan, Neal (Nancy) Laeder of Harbor Beach, Michigan, and daughter-in-law Flavia Maya Laeder and her daughter, Jeanine of Chesterton, Indiana. Eleven(11) grandchildren, nineteen(19) great grandchildren, and one(1) great great grandchild, two(2) sisters, Della (Howard) Finkel of Harbor Beach, Michigan and Bernice Asher of Haslett, Michigan. Proceeding her in death, Leonard Laeder 1990, a stillborn son Laverne 1948, son-Wayne Laeder in 2016, daughter-in-law Geraldine (Thompson) Laeder, sister-Gertrude Arndt and brother-in-law Edward Arndt, and brother-in-law Earl Asher.
Blanche Helen Laeder. age 98 of Harbor Beach passed away at Marlette Extended Care in Marlette, Michigan on August 29, 2017. She was born November 24, 1918 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to Joseph and Susie (Ramsey) Neal. Blanche graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1936 and went to work at LP Healy's store in Harbor Beach until her marriage to Leonard Laeder on May2, 1940. Blanche and Leonard farmed most of their married life in Sand Beach Township. They were active in the Farm Bureau. Blanche was a former Sigel Township Extension Homemaker member. Blanche and Leonard moved from the farm on Finkel Road to the city of Harbor Beach in 1983 and spent their winter months in Lakeland, Florida. Blanche is a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, played the piano for the Bible Studies Group at Long Term Care in Harbor Beach, played cards with friends, enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch and plastic crafts. Blanche was a former member of Port Hope Retirees and Harbor Beach Senior Citizens groups.
Name: Keith Filion
Age: 95
Hometown: Midland, MI formerly of Bad Axe
Funeral Date: October 07, 2017
Date of Birth: September 19, 1921
Date of Passing: August 28, 2017
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service to celebrate his life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 from the Kaufman Funeral Home, 84 Westland Dr. Bad Axe, Michigan 48413. Full Military Honors will be presented by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the Bad Axe Area Veterans. Keith’s family will receive friends at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Midland Humane Society or Wounded Warriors. Local cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors in Midland. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Surviving are his two daughters and their spouses, Maria (Lawrence) Alward and Patricia (Robert) Wenzel; grandchildren, Michele (William) Engemann, Jennifer Person, Lawrence (Suzanne) Alward, Dennis (Marcie) Alward, Melissa (Paul) Neumann, Jennifer (Patrick) Green and great-grandchildren, Cecilia, Audrey, Taylor, Rylie, Delaney, Jason, Brooke, Olivia, Colette, Evelyn, Brady, Cole, Elizabeth, Katherine and Benjamin.
Keith Filion, 95, of Midland, formerly of Bad Axe, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born September 19, 1921 in Bad Axe, son of the late Robert and Ethel (Leitner) Filion and was a 1938 graduate of Bad Axe High School. Keith served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the USS Denver. On February 19, 1948 he married the former Elizabeth “Beth†Blanche Mingay. She predeceased him April 13, 2016. Keith owned and operated Filion Electric in Bad Axe and later was employed at Huron Memorial Hospital as Chief Engineer in the Maintenance Department. He retired from the hospital in 1983. One of his greatest enjoyments was spending time with his family at the cottage in Gladwin along with fishing and woodworking.
Name: Agnes Paulson
Age: 102
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: August 30, 2017
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: August 27, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Cremation has taken place. Urn interment will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Thumb Animal Shelter. Condolences may be shared at www. ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her daughters Julie Paulson of Winter Garden, Florida and Janice (Pete) Prill of Caseville. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, two sisters and grandson Mark.
Agnes Paulson, 102, of Caseville, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Pigeon where she had lived for the past 6 years. Agnes was born at home in Calumet to the late Anton and Mary (Schuette) Rangus. She moved to the Detroit area in her youth. She worked for Terminix as a bookkeeper before moving to Caseville in 1985 to be near her family. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, playing cards and BINGO, dogs and time spent with her family. She received excellent care during the last years of her life from the staff at Scheurer Long Term Care.
Name: Joshua Torrey Ruppel
Age: 27
Hometown: Roseville, formerly of Elkton
Funeral Date: August 31, 2017
Date of Birth: February 06, 1990
Date of Passing: August 27, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 7:00pm Thursday, August 31st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Visitation will be from 2:00pm Thursday until the time of the service. Memorials in his memory may be made to FAN (www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org) Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his mother Angie Souva of Caro; siblings Tancy Ruppel of Freeland, Trinity Souva of Caro, and Zachary Souva of Caro; nephew Benjamin Bower; grandmother Jean Ruppel (Jim Krohn) of Bad Axe; aunt Maureen Mausolf (Gerry Cook) of Bad Axe; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Thomas Ruppel and aunt Wendy Tetreau.
Joshua Torrey Ruppel, 27, of Roseville, formerly of Elkton, died August 27, 2017 in Roseville. Joshua was born February 6, 1990 in Bay City. He graduated from EPBP-Lakers High School in 2008. He was working as a mason for the Bricklayers Union. He enjoyed playing hockey, going to the gun range and playing X-Box with friends. He was a kind-hearted and generous friend; having known the difficulty of addiction, he was supportive of others on their road to recovery, leading him to be active with FAN (Families Against Narcotics).
Name: Lawrence "Larry" Pfundt
Age: 54
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: August 31, 2017
Memorial service for Larry will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Victory in Christ Community Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Stewart Justin officiating. There will be a gathering at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Larry is survived by his wife, Lucy Pfundt of Bad Axe; his step sons, Brian and Dale Rogers; nieces and nephews: Jeremy, Donna, Pedro, Melissa and Richard and close family friend/caregiver, Gerry Barnes. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Dorothy Gardner; his first wife, Patsy (Hunt) Pfundt; his brothers, Norman and Dale and sister Lucille.
Lawrence “Larry†Pfundt, 54, of Bad Axe, passed away on August 26, 2017 at his home. He was born in Flint, Michigan on July 4, 1963. His adoptive parents were the late Lawrence and Hazel (Doddington) Pfundt. On February 11, 1996, he married Lucy Coulter at the Victory in Christ Community Church in Bad Axe. Larry was very active in his church, the Victory in Christ Community Church of Bad Axe: either teaching the children, member on the worship team and treasurer of the “Pass It on Furniture Storeâ€. In his spare time, he studied his Bible, was an avid reader, watched old western movies and Gospel shows, enjoyed watching the little league baseball games and football.
Name: Chester Bartnik
Age: 92
Hometown: Pontiac, MI
Funeral Date: August 28, 2017
Date of Birth: March 16, 1925
Date of Passing: August 24, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Monday, August 28 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Sheridan Corners. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Sunday from 1:00-8:00 pm and Monday from 10:00-11:00 am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. There will be a rosary Sunday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to McLaren Hospice or the American Heart Association. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Chester’s family.
Chester is survived by his children, Helen Cunningham and her husband, Dale of Grand Blanc, Chester Bartnik Jr. and his wife, Kathleen of Waterford, Lottie Hodges and her husband, Courtney of Goodrich, Mary Muenz and her husband, Douglas of Prescott; two daughters-in-law, Linda Bartnik of Oxford, Cathy Bartnik of Burton; 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; one brother, Henry Bartnik and his wife, Elfrieda of Cass City. He was preceded in death by two sons, Walter and Peter; two brothers, Casimir and Edward Bartnik.
Mr. Chester Bartnik, 92 of Pontiac, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his daughter’s residence in Goodrich. Chester was born on March 16, 1925 in Detroit, MI to the late Stanley and Frances (Kohan) Bartnik. He married Frances Janik on June 17, 1950 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2007. Chester was a graduate of a country school. He farmed until 1950, moved to Pontiac and lived there for the past 67 years. He was a parishioner of St. Michael Catholic Church in Pontiac. Chester retired from General Motors in 1990. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, traveling and cruises, word search puzzles and spending time with his family.
Name: Kenneth White
Age: 69
Hometown: Meade Twp, MI
Funeral Date: August 30, 2017
Date of Birth: February 13, 1948
Date of Passing: August 24, 2017
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Graveside services with full military honors will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11 am at Colfax Cemetery in Bad Axe. Friends may gather at the cemetery prior to the 11 am time of service. Condolences may be offered at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Kenneth is survived by his wife Marie White of Meade Township. 1 Son- Jason White of Meade Township. 3 Brothers-Duane (Sally) White of Birch Run, Tom White of Caro and Bob (Barbara) White of Cass City. 2 Sisters-Joann (Rusty) Martindale of Gagetown and Lisa Mester of Cass City. Half-sister-Frances Cook. 3 Grandchildren-Timothy Miller of Bad Axe, Alaina White of Meade Township and Kadyn White of Ubly. Many nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by 1 sister- Jane Wass.
Kenneth White, age 69, of Meade Township, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born on February 13, 1948 in Cass City, son of the late Frank and Mae (Karr) White. He married Marie Hallitt on March 18, 1973 at the Cass City Methodist Church. Kenneth served in the US Army from April 1966 to 1969 in the Korea Artillery. Kenneth was an avid fisherman and loved riding motorcycles. He was big into classic cars, RC planes and cars and would watch NASCAR whenever it was on TV. He also enjoyed watching Michigan out of doors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Name: Hayden Joan Strieter
Age: Not Available
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: August 25, 2017
Those wishing to honor Hayden’s memory may make donations to the HLH Reseach Foundation www.liamslighthousefoundation.org, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Family Hope Fund or the Ronald McDonald House, 1600 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48014 A private funeral service was held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne on Friday, August 25, 2017. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Hayden is survived by and will be deeply missed by her loving parents John and Amanda (Dubey) Strieter of Bay Port; her maternal grandparents Todd and Kay Dubey of Owendale and paternal grandparents Richard and Terri Strieter of Bay Port; her aunt Chelsea (Dubey) and uncle Matthew Rizzo; her Aunt Lesley and Uncle Michael Strieter, and two cousins Lane and Megan Strieter. Along with immediate family, Hayden has touched lives of many other extended family members, close friends and easily won over the hearts of all her doctors, nurses and hospital staff at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor.
Hayden Joan Strieter passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents, Amanda and John Strieter on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor after a very hard fought battle against hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). She was born May 12, 2017 in Bad Axe. Hayden became our family’s everything in the far too short three and a half months that she lived with us. Even though she never truly knew what it was like to feel good, she still managed to smile and laugh with us, helping us to often forget how sick she really was. No words can express the void she has left in the hearts of our family, but we all feel immensely blessed by God to have had her in our lives. She will always remain close in the hearts of all of us, and we find great comfort in the fact the she is among family members in heaven, no longer suffering.
Name: Harriet Britt
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Harriet’s family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Mehta and the entire staff at Courtney Manor for taking such wonderful care of her for the past five and a half years. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. Condolences may be offered at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Harriet is survived by: 2 Sons- Tom (Sally) Britt of Bad Axe and Perry Earl (Karen) Britt of Bad Axe. 1 Daughter- Judy (Mike) Rinnert of Bad Axe. 2 Sisters-in-law-Carrolann O’Brien of Sellersburg, IN and Winifred Sageman of Bad Axe. 8 Grandchildren- Rob Dhont and girlfriend Jennifer Berndt of Pinnebog, Jeff (Teresa Baur) Dhont of Bad Axe, Patrick (Kellyn) Britt of Ocean View, NJ, Olivia Britt of Bad Axe, Spencer Britt of Bad Axe, Jeremy Britt of Richmond, Aaron (Lesa) Britt of Casco, MI, Heidi Britt of Richmond. 6 Great-grandchildren- Gavin and Mason Britt, Kyler Luna, Zachary Britt, Cody and Caden Bannick Several Nieces and Nephews. Harriet was preceded in death by: 6 Brothers-Winston, Harold, Glen, Wallace, Joseph Jr., and Earl Sageman. Mother and Father-in-law-Earl and Margaret Britt. Sister-in-laws-Gladys, Marie, Mary and Mary A. Sageman, Betty Britt and Shirley Hanson. Brother-in-law-James Hanson.
Harriet Britt, age 90, of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Harriet was born in Bad Axe on March 4, 1927, daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Reinke) Sageman, Sr. She married Kenneth Britt on August 21, 1948. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2003. Harriet enjoyed crossword puzzles, sewing, knitting, crocheting, playing cards, watching TV and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: Mary "June" Grates
Age: 91
Hometown: Mesa, Arizona
Funeral Date: October 07, 2017
A memorial service will take place Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Helena, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish. Friends may gather from 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
June is survived by her five children; John Grates, Mary Kamego, Theresa James, Janie Lennert and Laura Smedema; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Marjorie Murawske. June was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Charles Grates and by her daughter Julianne.
Mary “June†Grates (born Essenmacher) of Mesa, Arizona passed away on August 19, 2017. June was born at home on May 28,1926 near Harbor Beach, Michigan. She attended school in Sherman Township and worked in retail before marrying Charles on 9/29/47. June devoted her life to her family and was a warm, loving Mom and Grandma. June loved taking road trips especially to the western states before retiring to Arizona in 1986. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and playing Shoot the Moon. June loved visiting Laughlin, Nevada where she was convinced a royal flush was always waiting for her.
Name: Marsha Lee Kennedy
Age: 73
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: August 26, 2017
Date of Birth: November 07, 1943
Date of Passing: August 19, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Marsha’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service will take place 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home with Rev. Don Ault officiating. There will be a gathering from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place at a later date at Hillside Cemetery in Argyle, Michigan. Memorials may be offered to the Thumb Animal Shelter. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Marsha is survived by her husband, Brian Kennedy of Ubly; her two beautiful daughters, Karen (Smith) and Kenny Newell of Fowlerville, Michigan and Kristina (Smith) and Thomas Maidlow of Gregory, Michigan; three grandchildren: Chelsea Maidlow, Caroline (Maidlow) Kouns and Samantha (Maidlow) Nelson; and seven great grandchildren, including 6 week old, Finley Joseph Miller.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marsha Lee Kennedy, at the age of 73, after a long battle with cancer on August 19, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away peacefully at home under Compassus Hospice care. Marsha was born in Detroit on November 7, 1943; the only child to the late Emmanuel J. and Helen (Fick) Warren. Marsha married Brian Thomas Kennedy in December 1980 in Brighton, Michigan. They moved to Ubly in 2005 where they bought a farm to raise many animals. Marsha was a huge animal lover: llamas, chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, cats and many dogs call the farm their home. Dogs seemed to know that the Kennedy farm was a safe haven. A couple of them just showed up on the doorstep. It was believed that Marsha would feed her dogs before feeding herself. Marsha loved gardening, crocheting, attending her knitting club, listening to music, serving the Lord, and spending time with her family. She enjoyed attending the Livingston County LACASA Garden tour every year with her daughter, Karen. Marsha loved to listen to music. She could always be seen tapping her foot to something. Santana, Doobie Brothers, Bruno Mars, Moody Blues were among her favorites. Marsha was owner of Bad Axe Iron and enjoyed helping Brian at the many art shows they attended with their iron work. Marsha made many afghans that she donated to hospitals for the babies. Marsha was a very giving person and full of life. She was a fighter to the end.
Name: Alma Fluegge Stahl
Age: 97
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: August 22, 2017
Date of Birth: April 13, 1920
Date of Passing: August 18, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 22nd at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with Rev. Steven Neuman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.Visitation will be 3-7 Monday at 7436 Paul Street, Pigeon and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday in church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her children Patricia Sluke of Caseville, James (Sharon) Stahl of Caseville and Cathy (Charles) Esch of Elkton; grandchildren Rev. Gregory Sluke, Michael Stahl, Andrea Williams, Michelle Ausdemore, Gina Heilig, Thomas McGee, Holly Smith, Patrick McGee, Julie Esch, Erik Esch; great-grandchildren Joseph Williams, Lindsey Chesbro, Jacob Williams, Nathan Schulz, Ryan Schulz, Gabrielle Stahl, Samantha Stahl, Matthew McGee, Mackenzie Stahl, Chaston Hale, Dominick Smith, Brady McGee, Hannah Hale, Jaylee McGee, Lauren Heilig, Tori Heilig, Kelli Williams, Jake Ausdemore, Chloe Esch, Gavin Esch and Logan Esch; great-Great-grandson Troy Schulz; sisters-in-law Vida Fluegge and Edna Dutcher; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband James, daughter Diana McGee, brother Herbert Fluegge and sisters Leona Peppel Ballman and Donna Molinaro; and son-in-law Eugene Sluke.
Alma Fluegge Stahl, 97, of Bay Port, died peacefully Friday, August 18, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Alma was born April 13, 1920 in Elkton to the late Ernst and Frieda (Rathje) Fluegge. She married James E. Stahl in August 1938; he preceded her in death March 17, 1963. Alma grew up on the farm and attended St. John’s Ev. Lutheran School-Berne. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1938. Her home was a place of activity, hospitality and love as she enjoyed all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as friends and neighbors. She was employed by the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Lakers Schools as a secretary at Bay Port Elementary School. Her later years showed her pride and determination as she attended all family events. She was a devoted member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne. She was a member of St. John’s Women’s Society, Caseville Retirement Club, Bay Port Historical Society, Red Hatters, Bay Port Women’s Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was always ready for a game of cards at the drop of an invitation.
Name: Heidi L. Bivens
Age: 32
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: August 21, 2017
Date of Birth: October 10, 1984
Date of Passing: August 17, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at Noon Monday, August 21st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service Monday. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her parents Lester and Beverly of Kinde; siblings Kimberly Vuillemot of Bad Axe, Debra Vuillemot of Bad Axe, Leslie (Terry) Anderson of Flint, Lester Jr, Sharon (Jesse) Miller of Elkton and Joyce (Henry) Slagter of Walker; and many nieces and nephews.
Heidi L. Bivens, 32, of Kinde died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Heidi was born November 10, 1984 in Harbor Beach to Lester and Beverly (Hiller) Bivens. She grew up and attended school in Bad Axe. She enjoyed watching wrestling with her father, being a good aunt to her nieces, spoiling her family with her good cooking, especially her lasagna.
Name: Ronald Dean Smith
Age: 59
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: August 25, 2017
Date of Birth: November 26, 1957
Date of Passing: August 16, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Graveside committal service will be 2:00pm Friday, August 25th at Colfax Township Cemetery, Bad Axe.
Ron is survived by his brothers Arthur Jr. (Mona) of Bad Axe and Roger (Mia) of Elkton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol Lynn Smith.
Ronald was born November 26, 1957 in Bad Axe to the late Arthur Sr. and Greta (Sullivan) Smith. He graduated from Bad Axe High School. He worked at Duggan’s Campground. He enjoyed music, playing pool, and collecting items that he came across.
Name: Lawrence M. Langley
Age: 81
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: August 18, 2017
Lawrence’s family will receive guests for visitation on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Lawrence is survived by: Wife-Marjorie Langley. 3 Daughters- Geraldine Schenk of Bad Axe, Tammara Langley of Bad Axe, Korin (Bill) Robarge of Mansfield, TX. 2 Sons-Lauren (Carla) Langley of Bad Axe and Mitchell (Theresa) Langley of Bad Axe. 1 Sister- Patricia Horger of Canton, MI. 16 Grandchildren-Denise Schenk, Tracy Schenk, Kimberly Schenk (special friend-Grant Hooper), Michael Langley (special friend-Morgan Little), Bradley (Beatrice) Langley, Cassandra (Rian) Large, Loren Langley (special friend-Desarae Kemmis), Logan Langley, Landon Langley, Liam Langley, Brandon Langley, Nicholas Langley, Jessica (Jeff) Dietrich, Rachael Robarge, Amanda (Mike) Pionk, Brooke Robarge. 12 Great-grandchildren-Vivian, Vera, Londyn, Clara, Emma, Coltyn, Mackenzie, Harper, Jayden, Eliana, Brayson, and a great-grandson due in November. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lawrence was preceded in death by: 5 Brothers-Bill, Dobbie, Walt, Louie and Russ. 2 Sisters- Alice and Birdie.
Lawrence M. Langley, age 81, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Lawrence was born July 27, 2017 in Caseville, son of the late Warren and Doris (Denzer) Langley. He married Marjorie Chappel on June 15, 1957. Lawrence was a self-employed truck driver and worked with his son at Langley Trucking, and also worked many years for Wil-Le Farms. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed visiting with everyone he met. He loved spending time with family and friends.
Name: Elizabeth Betty Smelts
Age: 94
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: August 17, 2017
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, August 17th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton with Rev. Tim Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in Colfax Township Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Betty is survived by her sister Mary Ruth Hirak of Vermont and brother Michael (Gayle) Hnatiuk of Sanford; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Jeanette, Sylvia, Alice, Mildred and Lillian; and brothers: Walter, William, Andrew, Milton and Daniel.
Elizabeth “Betty†Smelts, 94, of Pigeon died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term. Betty was born May 15, 1923 in Fisher Branch, Manitoba, Canada to the late Samuel and Mary (Semeniuk) Hnatiuk. She moved to Michigan when she was a month old. She attended Elkton Schools. On June 15, 1946 she married James Smelts in Bad Axe; he preceded her in death in 1993. She lived most of her life in Fowlerville, then to Prescott, Arizona, before moving to Caro in 1989. After her husband’s death she moved to Country Bay in Pigeon before her failing health required a move to Long Term Care. There she enjoyed coloring and games, especially BINGO.
Name: Lillian V. Williams
Age: 91
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: August 18, 2017
Date of Birth: January 07, 1926
Date of Passing: August 15, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, August 18th at the Elkton Missionary Church with Rev. Jack French officiating. Burial will be in Chandler Township Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Trinity Missionary Church of Yale, Michigan or Brown City Camp. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her husband Willard; daughters Linda (Gerald) Dafoe of Morristown, AZ, LaDora (Susan) Williams of Anchorage, AK, and Jeanne (Kenneth) Fox of Osceola, IN; daughter-in-law Lorraine Williams Roberts of Aurora, CO; and 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Edward and all of her siblings: Elmer, Gilbert, Donald and Paul Herman, Della Trudgen, Mabel Herman, and Suzanne Schember.
Lillian V. Williams, 91, of Pigeon, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Country Gardens under hospice care. Lillian was born January 7, 1926 in Greenleaf Township to the late Allen and Mabel (DeGroat) Herman. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1944. On March 30, 1947 she married Willard B. Williams at her home in Chandler Township. Willard was a minister in the Missionary Church, and she supported him in his ministry as he served congregations in Michigan, Indiana and Florida before retiring to the Thumb. Her home was a place of activity, hospitality and love, as she enjoyed entertaining and caring for children.
Name: Tina Phillips Howard Foote
Age: 51
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: August 17, 2017
Date of Birth: November 17, 1965
Date of Passing: August 14, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, August 19th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. Steve Bouverette officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00am Saturday. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her children Benny (Melissa) Howard of Argyle, Chelsee Howard formerly of Sebewaing, and Billy Howard of Pigeon; mother Joan McIlhargie and her boyfriend Mark Goelet of Mayville; grandchildren Kurt, James, Grace and Boni; siblings: Andy Phillips of Mayville, Sara (James) Clark of Kentucky, Wally (Tanya) Phillips of Ubly, and Cassie (Jeff) Partaka of Carsonville; and the father of her children Benny R. Howard of Sebewaing. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph and brother Joseph.
Tina Phillips Howard Foote, 51, of Caseville, died Monday, August 14, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Tina was born November 17, 1965 in Pontiac to Joan and the late Joseph Phillips. She grew up in Caseville and attended Lakers Schools. She became disabled due to a back injuries while in her 30's. She was a kind hearted and generous friend to all, especially enjoying time with her grandchildren.
Name: Elaine Rose Schultz
Age: 79
Hometown: Verona Township
Funeral Date: August 18, 2017
Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Rob Howe officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home/ Mac Chapel with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. The family would like to thank her wonderful caregivers: Pat Geiger, Jody Woodruff and Paige Rhodes. Memorials may be offered to the St. Hubert Parish Food Pantry or to Huron Medical Center Auxiliary. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
They loved and raised five children: Francis of Bad Axe, Bob of Chesapeake, Virginia; Mark (Carolyn) of Bad Axe, Dan (Lori) of Orange Park, Florida; and Mary Ann (Bruce) Messing of Bad Axe.  Blessed with fifteen grandchildren: Jason Schultz (special friend, Ann), Levi (Jessica)Schultz, Raechelle Schultz; Savannah Schultz, Jodie Smith; Jennifer (Robert) Niec, Crystal (Nicholas)Walther, Kim (Dave) Roland, Brandon (Kylee) Schultz, Josh (Chrissy) Schultz, Shannon Schultz, Sabrina Schultz (fiancé Robert Anderson), Samantha Schultz, and Morgan Messing (fiancé Jeffrey Ackerman)  and Hannah Messing. An extra blessing in her ten great grandchildren: Xavier, Lydia, twins Edison and Sylvia, Cole, Tucker, Peyton, Miller, Eli and Lincoln.  She is also survived by her siblings: Georgina Blach of New Port Richey, Florida; Dave (Betty) Mousseau of Kinde, Jerome (Diane) Mousseau of Saginaw, Joe (Theresa) Mousseau of Sterling, Michigan, Larry (Kathy) Mousseau of Traverse City, Dan (Jennifer) Mousseau of Unionville and Sue (Tom) Stahl of Bad Axe; sister-in-law, Mary Powers of Roseville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Maurice (Delores) Mousseau; her sisters, Donna (George) Ruth, Loree (John) Rice and Jeanette Dell’Acqua; brother-in-law, Ed Blach and sister-in-law, Nancy Mousseau. Elaine will be truly missed by her family and friendly neighbors, Frank & Shirley Delpiere, Lowell & Beth McDonald and Paul & Cathy Lerash.
The Lord invited Elaine Rose Schultz, 79, of Verona Township, to Heaven on August 13, 2017, and Elaine accepted this call and left her earth family to join her family in eternity. Elaine was born on June 27, 1938 to the late Nelson E. and Arla (Chapdelane) Mousseau in Filion, Michigan. She graduated from Kinde High School. Elaine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church/St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. She helped out with the church food pantry, funeral dinners and was a Eucharistic minister. She was on the Huron Medical Center Auxiliary, where she was in charge of the cheese ball fundraiser. Elaine enjoyed bowling, going to the high school sports games, especially football. She worked at Huron Behavioral Mental Health for over fifteen years before retiring. On January 28, 1956, she married the love of her life, Francis (Frank) Schultz at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2014. Elaine loved traveling with Frank on his many Korean War Veteran reunions throughout the U.S., and traveling to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Italy. She enjoyed her winter breaks in Florida.
Name: Saralee Margaret - (Murray) Thompson
Age: 82
Hometown: Minden City, MI
Funeral Date: August 19, 2017
Date of Birth: January 15, 1935
Date of Passing: August 11, 2017
Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Mid Michigan
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 19, 2017 at 11 A.M. at the McGregor United Methodist Church, 2230 Forester Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday August 18, 2017 from 5-8 P.M and on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 9-11 A.M. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Minden City Cemetery Association, c/o Dale Volz 6191 E. Huron Line Road, Minden City, MI 48456 or the Minden City United Methodist Church, 1436 Main Street, Minden City, MI 48456. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Adam & Jason Thompson, Nathan, Neil, & Travis Schock, Nicholas and Matthew Michalek. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan 888-273-3553.
She is survived by three children, Murray (Emelie) Thompson, Marilee Schock, Lucinda (Dr. Tom) Michalek, daughter-in-law, Mary Anna Thompson; grandchildren, Adam(Brandy) and Jason Thompson, Nathan Schock, Neil (Anne Marie) Schock, Travis Schock, Nicholas(Jeanna) Michalek, Matthew( fiancée Becky Mergener) Michalek, Sarah and Elizabeth Michalek, Tammy McPherson; great grandchildren, Pheobe and Olivia Thompson, Silas, Adelina, and Eli Schock, Mallory and Ty McPherson; her brother Donald(Neita) Murray; sister-in-law Germaine Thompson; and maid-of-honor and best friend till the end, Joyce (Jensen) Houck. Was preceeded in death by her husband Thomas, son Kevin, grandson Andrew Michalek, brother Gordon Murray, and sister Marilyn Batkie.
Saralee Margaret (Murray) Thompson age 82 of Minden City, passed away August 11, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital after a short illness, with her family at her side. She was born January 15, 1935 in Carsonville Michigan to the late Neil and Anna (Robinson) Murray. Saralee grew up in the Sandusky area and was a proud member of the Sandusky High School Class of 1952. She married Thomas T. Thompson on March 6, 1954. She was a mother and farmer’s wife most of her life while pursuing her passion of painting. Saralee was a lifetime member of the Minden City United Methodist Church, UMW, Pastor Parish Council, Zephyrhills United Methodist Church, Chapter #400 Order of Eastern Star, Minden City Cemetery Association, and the owner of The Tole Barn where she taught painting classes for many years. She also taught painting classes in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was an accomplished artist, winning a number of awards for her work with oils, watercolor and other mediums. Her favorite subjects included horses, barns, flowers, birds, and people. For over 50 years she used her love and skill of art to teach many to paint who never thought they could. She operated a painting studio with classes out of her home. Her art captured the emotions and life of her subjects. A quote in Latin, "Ars longus, vita brevis" or "art is long, life is short". Her art work will continue to speak to us about how her eyes saw the world. Saralee could also be found in her flower gardens, playing cards, reading a book, traveling, or making time to visit with family and friends
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