Name: Fred Charles Empkie Jr.
Age: 87
Hometown: Dwight Township, MI
Funeral Date: July 28, 2017
Date of Birth: February 13, 1930
Date of Passing: July 23, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
The family wishes to thank Compassus Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Fred. He appreciated their thoughtfulness and compassion. The Funeral service will be 1 PM on Friday July 28th, 2017 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde. Visitation will be 2-8 PM on Thursday July 27th, and on Friday 11 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials given to Compassus Hospice. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Fred is survived by his children Paul and his wife Nancy, and his daughter Linda and her husband Ozzie Yaroch, all of Port Austin. He will be missed by his grandchildren Jeffrey (Lindsay) Yaroch, Kimberly Yaroch (special friend Mike LaCombe), Michael (Amanda) Yaroch, Scott Empkie, Jennifer (Daniel) Patterson, and Brian (Trina) Empkie; and his great grandchildren Anna and Charles Patterson, and Scarlett and Callen Yaroch, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Vera (Cecil) Erb, and his foster brother Walter (Violet) Julka. Fred will be remembered as a kind and caring man who was a pure gentleman, and always had a friendly smile for those he met.
Fred Charles Empkie Jr. 87, Dwight Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 23, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Fred was the son of Fred and Anne (Damrow) Empkie. He was born February 13, 1930 in Bad Axe, Michigan. He graduated from Kinde High School in 1947. He was a member of the Kinde Presbyterian Church. Fred married Ann Hercliff on November 4th, 1949 in Pigeon. Ann preceded him in death on June 11th, 2005. They had celebrated 55 years of marriage. Together they raised their family on the family farm that has been in the Empkie family for 4 generations, since 1867, celebrating their sesquicentennial this year. Fred worked tirelessly maintaining his family farm. His desire has always been for the farm to remain in the family for future generations. He enjoyed playing cards, poker, and euchre and in his younger years he hunted and fished. Fred took pride in being a Grandfather to his 6 grandchildren and he adored his 4 great grandchildren. Fred and Ann had spent 15 years wintering in Bullhead City, Arizona, loving the warm climate and spending time with their friends.
Name: William P. Kowaleski
Age: 71
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: July 27, 2017
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 1pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Hays Wiltshire officiating. Interment will be at OLLH Church Cemetery. Friends may gather at the funeral home beginning at 11 am until time of services at 1pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Bill is survived by his children: Ted Kowaleski and his wife Heather of Harbor Beach, Kurt Kowaleski and his wife Michelle of Rapid City, South Dakota, Sheila White and her husband Corey of Port Huron, 7 grandchildren: Madison, Reganne, Kenadie, Brianna (Trin), Ashlyn, Braylon, Bryson, two great grandchildren, Ali and TJ, and his siblings: Cass Kowaleski of Lapeer, Jerry Kowaleski of Port Hope, Richard Kowaleski of Port Hope, Patricia Hoody of Port Hope, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son David and brother Thomas.
WILLIAM P. KOWALESKI, age 71 of Port Hope, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky under hospice care. He was born on December 4, 1945 in troy to the late Casmier and Stella (Dunajski) Kowaleski. He worked in construction for most of his life. He enjoyed making sausage, his garden, and his grandchildren.
Name: Holly Sue (McCracken) Lerash
Age: 66
Hometown: Colfax Township, MI
Funeral Date: July 25, 2017
Date of Birth: December 05, 1950
Date of Passing: July 22, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Holly will be at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church with Rev. Philip Tousley officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, July 24, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until time of service. Burial will take place 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Colfax Township Cemetery. The family would like to thank everyone who helped during this difficult time, especially Jennifer Holland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made out to Thumb Animal Shelter. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Holly is survived by her husband of thirty-four years, Patrick Lerash of Bad Axe; her daughter, Morgan Drossos and her husband, Joseph of Farmington Hills; her son, Alexander Lerash and his partner, Kaitlind Pineau of Bad Axe; step-children: Amy Evans and her husband, James of Seattle, Washington and Franklin Lerash of Fort Worth, Texas; her grandchildren: Nolan, Gordon and Cooper Drossos, Maxton Lerash and Dominick Pineau; her brother, Mark McCracken of Caro; brother-in-law, Paul Lerash and his wife, Cathy, of Bad Axe; sisters-in-law, Lora Lerash and her husband, Richard of East China, Michigan and Susan Howell and her husband, Bruce, of Kalamazoo; nephews: Ryan McCracken and his wife, Kelly, and Jonathan McCracken and his wife, April; and nieces Megan McCracken, Tricia Vanderploeg and her husband, Bill, Cheryl Alassane and Amber Kleekamp and her husband, Michael.
Holly Sue (McCracken) Lerash, 66, of Colfax Township, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 22, 2017 at her home under Heartland Hospice care after a short battle with cancer. Holly was born in Pigeon, Michigan on December 5, 1950. Her parents are the late Ford and Betty (Nicholls) McCracken of Bad Axe. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1969 where she was voted class clown. She had a love for horses and for dancing. Holly attended Central Michigan University for a year before settling back in Bad Axe. On March 12, 1983, she married Patrick F. Lerash. When Holly wasn’t busy working at the Franklin Inn, she was a member of the Wednesday Morning Women’s League at Caseville Golf Club. Her favorite golf player was Phil “Lefty†Mickelson. She also enjoyed playing cards, bowling, traveling, playing Keno, laughing with friends, spending time with her grandchildren and cuddling her cats. Holly was a joy as a friend, aunt, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed dearly.
Name: Ann M. Morell
Age: 94
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: July 24, 2017
Date of Birth: November 22, 1922
Date of Passing: July 20, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am 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 Ubly. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 pm and Monday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a vigil service held Sunday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Sisters of St. Clare ,4875 Shattuck Road; Saginaw, MI 48603 or the Sleeper Public Library, 2236 East Main Street; Ubly, MI 48475. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Ann’s family.
Ann is survived by 14 children and their spouses, Joyce Swartz and her husband, John, of Saginaw, Bernard Morell and his wife, Dorothy of Ubly, Melvin Morell and his wife, Janice of The Villages, FL, Donna Lipskey and her husband, Raymond of Minden City, Maureen A. Morell of Phoenix, AZ, Elaine Nading and her husband, Roger of Livonia, Lynn Morell of Ubly, John Morell, Jr., and his wife, Louise of Columbiaville, Marjorie Ballew and her husband, Patrick of Roseville, Audry J. Morell of Evanston, IL, Annette Mobley and her husband, Ronald of Sterling Heights, Mark Morell and his wife, Anna of Clarkston, Joseph Morell and his wife, Tammy of Ubly, and Lori Lasky and her husband, Richard of Grosse Ile; 35 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Estelle Atwell and her husband, Leroy of Columbiaville; one brother, Raymond Pulcer and his wife Donna; one sister, Arline Symons of Bad Axe. Ann was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Morell; two grandsons, Michael Swartz and Noah Lasky, her brother, Bernard Pulcer, a sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Maurer, and daughter-in-law, Maureen Morell.
Mrs. Ann M. Morell, 94, of Ubly, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Courtney Manor Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born on November 22, 1922 in Ubly, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Tschirhart) Pulcer. Ann married John P. Morell on April 16, 1940 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Schmitt’s Corners. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1999. Ann attended the Rapson Country School and was a lifelong homemaker and gardener. Ann was a former parishioner of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and was an active member of the Ladies Alter Society. She was a current parishioner of St. John Catholic Church/Good Shepherd Parish. Those who knew Ann best knew her hands were ones that tended children, nurtured many and tickled toes. In the face of ones darkness, Ann prayed, secured and consoled. Ann was blessed with praying and helping hands, hands that held on, held up and reached out, to greet, to welcome, to steady the grieving, the ill and the weak. Her hands sent a lot of signals—hold your thought, hold your knife and fork, hold your own—and privately, signs—a lot of signs—of the cross, of acknowledgement, of genuine regard for others. She especially enjoyed playing cards, puzzles, reading, travelling, visiting, letter and note writing and quilting.
Name: Suzanne B. Schember
Age: 89
Hometown: Pigeon, MI formerly of Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: July 24, 2017
Date of Birth: September 30, 1927
Date of Passing: July 20, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be conducted 12:00 noon, Monday, July 24, at the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton where the family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of services. Rev. William O’Nan, former pastor will officiate with her cremains interned by Olin in Caseville Twp. Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the family or her church and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are three sons, John Schember of Elkton, Willard (MaryJo) Schember of Grant Twp., and Tim (Jean) Schember of Reed City; 7 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a sister, Lillian (Willard) Williams of Pigeon; sisters-in-law, Eileen Herman and Alene McKracken; brothers-in-law, Earl, Wayne, Gerald (Jane) and Edward Schember and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were four brothers, Elmer, Gilbert, Donald and Paul Herman and two sisters, Della Trudgen and Mabel Herman.
Suzanne B Schember age 89, of Pigeon, formerly of Elkton, passed away peacefully at her home while under hospice care Thursday 7/20/17. She was born September 30, 1927, at the Mizpha Missionary church parsonage in Sanilac County to the late Allen and Mabel (DeGrooat) Herman. On September 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to Olin J Schember at the Elkton Missionary Church. They made their home on a farm in Grant Twp. southeast of Elkton a few years later. Olin preceded her in death February 22, 1981. Suzanne was a member of the Community Wesleyan Church and enjoyed crocheting, painting and making hook rugs.
Name: Douglas K. Ignash
Age: 56
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: July 28, 2017
Date of Birth: February 10, 1961
Date of Passing: July 19, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Doug’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial mass will be held 11 am on Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church in Dwight Township with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Annunciation of the Lord Parish. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Doug is survived by his son, Scott Polega of Port Austin; his brother-in-law, Norm Zimmer of Mayville; his sister-in-law, Faye Ignash of Birmingham; his nieces, Stephanie (Bob) Paris and Michelle Ignash; two great nephews, Nathan and William; one great niece, Charlotte; his special friend, Carolyn Homrich. He is also survived by many close friends including Tony Voltz, Donny Hartz and Sheryl Faust along with his favorite dogs, Stella and Dolly. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Patrick and Duane Ignash, his sister, Charlene Zimmer and his fiancée, Amy McDonnell.
Douglas K. Ignash, 56, of Kinde, passed away on July 19, 2017 at his home. Doug was born in Bad Axe on February 10, 1961 to the late Leonard and Esther (Wruble) Ignash. He graduated from North Huron High School in 1980. Doug’s passion was farming and working on his land. He also enjoyed taking long drives, and visiting his many friends along the way.
Name: Evelyn June Protzman
Age: 84
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: July 24, 2017
Date of Birth: September 21, 1932
Date of Passing: July 19, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at Noon Monday, July 24th at Hayes United Methodist Church with Rev. Matthew Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Visitation will be 2-7 Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Memorials may be made to the Hayes United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her husband Bruce; daughter Lynn (Al) Retlewski of Cadillac and son Gary (Deann) Protzman of Caseville; grandchildren Bonnie and Greg (Kathy) Retlewski, Evie (Jack) Kamphouse, Nick and Kyle (Katie) Protzman and Krista (Nick) Leipprandt; and brother David (Linda) Holzworth of Traverse City. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Adeline, Ula, Marian, Evelyn, Darold, Clayton and Vera.
Evelyn June Protzman, 84, of Caseville, died July 19, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Evelyn was born September 21, 1932 in Flint to the late John and Charlotte (Sutkay) Look. She was a 1950 graduate of Unionville High School. On August 19, 1950 she married Bruce D. Protzman at Hayes United Methodist Church. Together with her husband she worked on the family’s dairy farm. She was a member of the Hayes United Methodist Church, Caseville American Legion Auxiliary and former member of Tip of the Thumb Leisure ministries. She was proud of her grandchildren, always willing to talk about her family and life.
Name: Ruth Ann Kutzera
Age: 73
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: July 20, 2017
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory. A Memorial Service will take place Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11 am at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Friends may gather at the church on Thursday, from 9 am until time of services at 11 am. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, Lakeview Extended Care, and Harbor Beach Community Hospital for the wonderful care they gave to their mother. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Ruth Ann is survived by her children: Debora Kutzera and special friend Dennis Arntz of Harbor Beach, Belinda Zack and her husband Michael of Singapore, Jeffery Kutzera and his wife Nancy of Gladstone, and Todd Kutzera and his wife Jessica of Uniontown, OH, her mother Lucille Emerick of Harbor Beach, grandchildren: Jennifer (Andy) Micks, Joshua (Kaitlyn) Corwin, Jason (Alexandra) Zack, Jessica (Darren) Hyams, Joe Kutzera, Samantha (Matt) DeCremer, Morgan Kutzera, Zachary Kutzera, Brody Kutzera, great grandchildren: Mason, Lylah, Dawson, Landen, Zoey, Arya, Avery, and Isabella.
RUTH ANN KUTZERA, age 73 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1944 in Bad Axe to Lucille (Dhyse) Emerick and the late Delbert Emerick. She and Joseph Kutzera were united in marriage on June 22, 1969 at Zion Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2015. Ruth Ann was Past President of the Port Hope Retirees, she enjoyed going to the casino, and especially being with her family and grandchildren.
Name: Hans Johann Michael Hellwig
Age: 78
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: July 20, 2017
Date of Birth: September 13, 1930
Date of Passing: July 15, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, July 20th at the Elkton United Methodist Church DeeDee Russell officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Wednesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Memorials may be made to the Elkton Lions or Elkton Historical Society. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He married the love of his life Peggy Diebel on May 24, 1980 at the Elkton United Methodist Church. He is also survived by his children Donna Alford (Fiancé Alberto) of Utica and Heidi Hellwig of New Baltimore; grandchildren David Veirs, Justin Alford and Ashley (Dennis) Gotte; brother Jorg Kretschmer; brothers and sisters-in-laws Karen (Pat) Smithers, Ronald “Jake†(Cheri) Diebel, Donald Diebel, and Aubrey Sequin; nieces and nephews Burkard Jr (Sheri) Kretschmer and children; god-daughter Kayle Kretschmer, Pam (Gary) Sweeney, Dale (Angel) Smithers, Kelly (Gary) Zurek, Tracy (Mike) Clark, Jeff Diebel, Jason (Jenny) Diebel, Jennifer (Jason) Nicol, Shelly Sequin, Tim (Brook) Sequin, Jeremy (Linda) Diebel, Justin (Karyn) Diebel and Todd Diebel; also special niece Melinda Sweeney and he loved all of his great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-laws Clayton and Fern Diebel, brothers-in-law Gary Diebel and Robert Sequin; sister-in-law Nancy Diebel, brother Burkhard Kretschmer, and nephew Troy Diebel.
Hans Johann Michael Hellwig, 78, of Elkton died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at home. Hans was born September 13, 1938 in Germany to the late Hans and Hilde (Kiock) Hellwig. Hans immigrated to Detroit with his mother and step-father Reinhold Kretschmer, along with his two half brothers Jorg and Burkard. He told everyone he came over on the “banana boat†speaking no English. He worked as a dishwasher at Greenfield Restaurant, eventually becoming soup chef. He was drafted into the US Army in 1961, and upon the recommendation of his chef at the restaurant, he successfully requested to be an army cook. Upon discharge he began a 33 year career working as a pipe fitter for GM, the last 3 years with American Axle, before retiring in 1996. Hans moved to Elkton in 1998. He became active in the Elkton community, as part of the Chamber of Commerce, Lions and Historical Society, where he enjoyed explaining people about the blacksmith shop. He enjoyed time spent outdoors and with his cat Blackie.
Name: Thomas J. Homrich
Age: 85
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: July 22, 2017
Date of Birth: October 02, 1931
Date of Passing: July 15, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am Saturday, July 22nd at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding followed by military honors. Urn interment will be in St. Felix Cemetery, Pinnebog. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with a memorial starting at 7pm. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be made to the American Cancer Society and Thumb Animal Shelter. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Thomas will be greatly missed and remembered by his loving children, Susan (Ronald Carpenter) Reimann of Ann Arbor, Dennis (Mary) Homrich of Kinde, Robert (Michelle Greer) Homrich of Dundee, Carolyn (Douglas Ignash) Homrich of Port Austin, Sheila Homrich of Pinnebog and Carin (Marc) Montei of Deford; grandchildren Erin Reimann, Alison (Ross) Bacon, Caitlin (Matthew) Homrich-Knieling, Jacob Homrich, Ethan Montei, Hannah Homrich, Adam Homrich and Lydia Montei; sisters-in-law Jane Giordano, Mary Boyd, Carol Homrich, Dee Werstine, Mary Werstine (MA) and Mary Werstine (MI); and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 54 years Joan W. Homrich, his son Jeffery D. Homrich, brothers Del and Ray, sister Rita, and brothers-in-law Bert, Bill, John, Bob, Richard and Ernie.
Thomas J. Homrich, 85, of Port Austin, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born October 2, 1931 in Muskegon to the late Isadore and Louise Homrich. He began his successful career as a builder after his military service. His craftsmanship will live on in the many homes and projects he built and designed in Detroit, Huron County, and even Saudi Arabia. Thomas was an avid woodworker and handcrafted many one-of-a-kind birdhouses and driftwood creations. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and bravely served his country in the Korean War.
Name: Jean Elizabeth Hostetler
Age: 98
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: July 18, 2017
Date of Birth: December 20, 1918
Date of Passing: July 15, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Tuesday, July 18th at the Elkton United Methodist Church with Rev. Cindy Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00am until the time of the service at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her son Tom of Arizona and daughter Janice (Terry) Hawke of Walled Lake; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and step-sister Virginia Ackerman. She was preceded in death by her sons Douglas and Richard and her sister Fern Bowling.
Jean Elizabeth Hostetler, 98, of Elkton died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Maple Manor in Novi. Jean was born December 20, 1918 in Elkton to the late Mose and Bertha (Miller) Herford. She graduated from Elkton High School. She married Lloyd “Butch†Hostetler on June 2, 1940; he preceded her in death on March 11, 1991. Jean lived in Ferndale from 1946 until moving to Elkton in 1981, she worked for 15 years as a secretary at Beaumont Hospital before retiring in 1980. Upon retiring she enjoyed traveling the world with numerous trips to far off places, spending winters in Florida, and listening to gospel and country music. She was an active member of Elkton United Methodist Church. Over the years she had been a foster mother to over 100 children.
Name: Onalee Marie Kervin
Age: 78
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: July 21, 2017
Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. The service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with burial alongside her husband of fifty two years in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 22, 2017. In accordance with her wishes, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The Thumb Animal Shelter. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Onalee is survived by her children Thomas (Deb) Kervin and Kathryn (Tyler) Geiger, grandchildren Natasha Maschke, Nathan Geiger, James Kervin, and Noah Kervin, sister Cozette (Jim) McCormick, brother Don (Linda) Sturm, sister-in-law Joanne Alter, and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim Kervin, parents Don and Etta Sturm, in-laws Leo and Julia Kervin, and niece Kate Moore.
Onalee Marie (Sturm) Kervin passed away on July 15, 2017, surrounded by her children. She was born April 20, 1939, at the Bad Axe General Hospital to Don and Etta (Britt) Sturm of Pigeon. On September 3, 1960, she was united in marriage to James P. Kervin at St. Francis Borgia Church of Pigeon. Onalee was raised in Pigeon, graduating in 1957 from Pigeon High School where she was a cheerleader and drum majorette. Her favorite teacher was Mr. Robert Storey, her band director. During the summers, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family at the family cottage in Caseville. Onalee enjoyed sewing, drawing, antique hunting, giving gifts, driving around the county visiting with family and friends, and most of all, she loved her four grandchildren.
Name: Casimir Norman Klama, Sr.
Age: 74
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: July 18, 2017
A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm at St. Isidore Parish-St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Parisville. His family will receive guests for visitation on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 am until the Mass at 12:00 pm. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be offered at 11:30 am at the church. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Casimir is survived by: Wife Donna Klama of Ruth. 2 Sons-Casimir Klama of Deckerville and Dean (Nicki) Klama of Traverse City. 2 Daughters-Sandy Klama of Lake Orion and Tammy Klama of Traverse City. Stepchildren-Michael (Wendy) Romzek of Ruth, Cheryl (Kris) Kelly of Grand Blanc, Scott Romzek of Holly. Brothers and Sisters-Beatrice (Martin) Osantoski of Bad Axe, Louise Pionk of Ubly, Peter (Marilyn) Klama of Columbus, Irene (Charles) Holdwick of Ferndale, Sabina (Robert) Wrobel of Lake, MI, Sophie Davis of Deckerville, John (Cheryl) Klama of Manchester, MI. Grandchildren- Samuel Klama, Bill Oliver, Kaila (Dan) Cooper, Emily Kelly, Elyssa Kelly, Kaitlyn Oliver, Cody Romzek, Kyle Romzek, Allison Romzek, Andrew Romzek and Zachary Romzek. Great-Grandchildren-Sophia Oliver, Isabella Oliver, Ariana Cooper and Wyatt Romzek. Brother and Sister-in-laws-Austin (Eleanor) Hessling of Caro, Richard (Nancy) Hessling of Harbor Beach, Warren (Sharon) Hessling of Clyde Township, Mark Hessling and special friend Angela King of China Township, James (Judy) Hessling of Bad Axe, Kevin (Louise) Hessling of Ubly, Steve Hessling of St. Petersburg, FL and Bridget (J. Douglas) Brown of Roscommon. Casimir was preceded in death by: Parents-Joseph and Balbina Klama. Son-Samuel Klama. Brother-in-laws-John Pionk, Elmer Pionk and Phil Davis. Sister-in-law-Charlotte Hessling. Nephews-Jerry and George Pionk.
Casimir Norman Klama, Sr., age 74, of Ruth, passed away at his home on Friday, July 14, 2017. Casimir was born in Paris Township on November 23, 1942, son of the late Joseph and Balbina (Spitza) Klama. He married Donna Hessling on October 14, 1983 in Detroit. Casimir was a member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing, fishing, hunting and his lawn mower. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: William R. Gotts
Age: 91
Hometown: Lake Township
Funeral Date: Not Available
A private funeral service for William is planned. Per Bill’s wishes, cremation will take place following the service at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Memorials may be offered to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Donna Gotts of Caseville; his children: Tonda Ignash and her husband, Jerry of Sanford, Roxy Turner and her husband, Bob of Carsonville, Russell Gotts of Caseville and Debbie Dallas and her husband, John, of Bad Axe; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Clara.
William R. Gotts, 91, of Lake Township, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Bill was born in Caseville, Michigan on August 17, 1925 to the late Russell and Nellie (McIllmurray) Gotts. On September 16, 1945, he married the love of his life, Donna J. Mayhew in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Bill was a member of the Pinnebog United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army from November 1945 – February 1947. Bill was a former president on the Board of Directors at the Elkton Co-op. He enjoyed working on his farm, golfing, RV-ing and traveling.
Name: Robert W Jordan Jr
Age: 39
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: July 14, 2017
Services will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Thursday from 2-8 pm or Friday 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
Bob is survived by his wife of 15 years, Marcia Jordan of Bad Axe. His children-Mackenzie, Mason and Miley Jordan of Bad Axe. Father-Robert W. (Pat) Jordan, Sr. of Applegate. 1 Brother-Jeremy Jordan (Sarah) of Bad Axe. 1 Sister-Amanda (Ron) Gusa of Bad Axe. 1 Half-Sister-Debbie Rolston (Randy) of Filion. Step-father- Rocky Nichols of Bad Axe. 2 Sister-in-laws-Kelly (Steve) Young of Bad Axe and Tracy (Dale) Clark of Caseville. Nieces and Nephews-Madison Jordan, Abigail and Aiden Gusa, Katlyn and Hannah Young, and Andrew and Justin Clark. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bob was preceded by: Mother- Karen Nichols. Step brother-Grant Nichols. Mother and Father-in-law-Dale and Betty Maxwell.
Robert W. Jordan, Jr., age 39, of Bad Axe, was given his angel wings on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe, with his family by his side. Bob was born in Bad Axe on June 17, 1978, son of Robert Jordan Sr. and the late Karen (Prill) Nichols. He married Marcia Maxwell on August 31, 2002 in Elkton. He was a parts manager at Ordus Ford for almost 20 years. He enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, hunting, Tiger’s baseball and racing his Ford Mustang at the Ubly Dragway. He especially loved playing and coaching softball and baseball with his kids. Bob lived life to the fullest, always outdoors having a few beers with family and friends.
Name: Joseph W. Phillips
Age: 50
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: July 15, 2017
Date of Birth: November 02, 1966
Date of Passing: July 10, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 3:00pm Saturday, July 15th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville followed by cremation. Visitation will be Noon Saturday until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.champagnefuneralchapel.com
He is survived by his mother Joan McIlhargie and her boyfriend Mark Goelet of Mayville; siblings Tina Foote of Caseville, Andy Phillips of Mayville, Sara (James) Clark of Kentucky, Wally (Tanya) Phillips of Ubly, and Cassie (Jeff) Partaka of Carsonville; ex-wife Gina Stevens of Midland and her son Brian Gillis; ex-girlfriend Deb Mausolf and her son Dayton; and many nieces and nephews.
Joseph W. Phillips, 50, of Ubly, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home. Joe was born November 2, 1966 in Pontiac to Joan (Campbell) and the late Joseph R. Phillips. He grew up around Caseville and attended Lakers Schools. He was a kind hearted spirit, who loved telling a good story and making people smile. It was never a dull moment spent with him, he could get the job done and have a lot of fun doing it.
Name: Shelley M. Rogers
Age: 56
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: July 14, 2017
Date of Birth: February 09, 1961
Date of Passing: July 10, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church/St. Hubert Parish with Deacon Jene Baughman officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.maacalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her husband, James Rogers of Bad Axe; her sons: Jimmy Rogers of Port Hope and Steven Hurley and his wife, Megan, of Bad Axe; grandchildren: Mason, Hudson, Sheridan, and Gibson Hurley; her brothers: Lewis Jewett and his wife, Angela, of Cornelius, North Carolina, Michael Jewett and his wife, Lori of Canton, John Jewett of Marlette, Bob Jewett of Port Huron, and Mark Jewett and his wife, Rachel, of Port Huron; her sister, Dawn Genova and her husband, Andy, of Port Huron and many nieces and nephews.
Our beautiful, loving wife and mother, Shelley M. Rogers, 56, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017 at Courtney Manor under hospice care. Shelley was born in Grosse Pointe Farms on February 9, 1961 to Rose M. (Cipponeri) and the late Robert Jewett. She graduated from Croswell High School in 1979. On July 11, 1992, she married James R. Rogers at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. Shelley was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved her children & grandchildren and was a very giving person.
Name: Glorie Ann Sadro
Age: 52
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: July 13, 2017
Date of Birth: July 01, 1965
Date of Passing: July 10, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, July 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. Rev. Robert Howe, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Parisville. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a parish vigil service Wednesday 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 sign the guest book for Glorie’s family.
Glorie is survived by three sons, Bradley Sadro of Bad Axe, Quincy Sadro of Kalamazoo, Landen Sadro of Bad Axe; two sisters, Diane Brown and her husband, Mark, of Bad Axe, Darlene Pionk and her significant other, Jeff Lipskey of Ubly; two brothers, David Gosdzinski and his wife, Janel of Ubly, Mark Gosdzinski and his wife, Christina of Ubly; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Jerome Pionk and nephew-in-law, Robert Dallas.
Glorie Ann Sadro, 52 of Bad Axe, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2017 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe after a short illness. She was born July 1, 1965 in Bad Axe, MI to the late Eugene and Marlene (Kirsch) Gosdzinski. Glorie was a 1983 graduate of Ubly High School. She was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. She was employed at McDonald’s restaurant for over 30 years. She enjoyed all animals, particularly birds, gardening and watching TV, especially the Detroit Tigers. Glorie cherished time spent with her family, her cat, Chloe and dog, Sadie.
Name: Donald C. Brown
Age: 85
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Cremation has taken place for Don at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son Tim Brown, a daughter Amy Brown, brother Douglas Brown and his wife Hazel, two brothers-in-law: David and Larry Dickinson, his father and mother-in-law Earl & Bea Dickinson. Donald is survived by his daughter Susan and James Scott of Harbor Beach.
Donald C. Brown, age 85 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. He was born in Massachusetts on January 4, 1932 to the late Crawford and Marion (Stevenson) Brown. He married Doris Dickinson on January 23, 1954. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2009. Donald was retired from the Harbor Beach Community High School, he was also Co-Owner of Don’s Water Service. He was an avid golfer, and was a member of the Grace Bible Church in Harbor Beach.
Name: Manuel Teves
Age: 94
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: July 10, 2017
Funeral Mass for Dr. Teves will be Monday, July 10, 2017 at 11 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 church cemetery. Visitation for Dr. Teves will be on Sunday from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Monday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services. A Rosary Service will take place Sunday 7pm at the funeral home. Following a ceremony at Our Lady of Lake Huron cemetery will follow with the VFW providing an honorary recognition of his WWII service. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations allocated to: Veterans of Foreign War, Lions Club, Eastern Huron Ambulance, Holy Name of Mary Parish, or Nonprofit of choice. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia in 1995, and his parents; sisters: Adelaide Bautista, Remedios deVera; and Paquito Teves, and Pacing Teves. Dr. Teves is survived by his sister Luzbella Teves-Mejia and Pafnucio Meija in Iligan, Philippines; and family members: Karen Teves-Frazier and husband, Craig; Patricia (Teves) and husband Jeffery Buchholz; Jacqueline (Teves) Cleary; and Colleen Nolan-Calu. He is also survived by grand-children: Brett Buchholz and Angie DiAmico and great granddaughter Leah; Ryan and Ashley (Buchholz) Lister, Amber Cleary, Grant Cleary, and his faithful loving companion “Meg†his Labrador. He is also survived by nieces Mary Ann, Rose Mary and Mary Lou (deVera), Scott Olzmann, James Olzmann, Ph.D., and Amy Olzmann, Ph.D.; and cousins: Dr. and Mrs. Levi ticus Guerrero, and Dr. and Mrs. Augustus Guerrero and families; and several nieces and nephews in the Philippines.
Dr. Manuel Teves, age 94, of Harbor Beach, Michigan, succumb into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ on July 4th, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born in Dumaguette, Phiilppines on the island of Mindinao of parents Rosa and Mariano Teves. His paternal grandfather father, Lluch Teves had immigrated to the PI from Valencia, Spain, who had then, begun the Teves Family in the Philippines. He met Patricia McKenney, RN, from Tillsonberg, Ontario in Blain Hospital in Detroit 1962, where they had married in the chapel, and wedding announcement shares that they threw aspirin at the wedding. They had moved from Detroit during the riots of 1967 to Harbor Beach, Michigan, where both Manuel and offered their medical services to the citizens of Harbor Beach and surrounding areas. Dr. Manuel Teves had served as a Guerilla fighter in the Philippine Islands during WWII for the American Army. His story had been authored by Janis Stein in her book, “Home Town Hero’s.†Dr. Teves had served the Harbor Beach community since 1969 and served the Harbor Beach Community for 33 years as a General Surgeon, Family Practice Physician, and had been the Chief of Staff of the Harbor Beach Hospital. Dr. Teves had graduated from: San Carlos University, Philippines with an Associate of Art in Prescribed Medicine in 1949; Manila Central University with a Doctor in Medicine in 1954; Completed an internship in St. Mary’s Long Beach Hospital 1954; Board Certified in the Republic of the Philippines in 1956; completed a residency in Family Practice in Borgess Hospital Kalamazoo in 1958; a 5 -year surgical residency at Alexander Blain Hospital, Detroit, Michigan; was deemed a Fellow by y the American College of Angiology in 1964 deemed both a Physician and Surgeon by the Michigan State Board of Registration in Medicine in 1965; and a Fellow by the American Geriatrics Society in 1966 Dr. Teves faithfully devoted his career to providing comprehensive and compassionate family practice and surgical medical services to citizens of the Harbor Beach community and surrounding towns, whom he treasured. Dr. Teves was typically found either in the emergency room, operating room, on rounds in acute care, or operating room, or House Call visits. He also enjoyed spending his free time by the lake avidly working outdoors gardening or cutting wood with his chain saw, driving his tractor, visiting Apple Orchards, and drinking coffee. Dr. Teves would also enjoy sitting by his picturesque window reading his Bible and spent much time in morning and bedtime praying his rosary and reading scripture. His favorite the verse, “You shall love the Lord with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all your mind and second, it is like this. You shall love your neighbor as yourself,†Matthew 22: 37: 39. His favorite past times included: fishing, spending time outdoors, and spending time with his family and “Meg.†He and Patricia Teves enjoyed a cottage in Paint Lake Ontario, Northern Canada which was very rustic and they had also gone on several hunting and fishing excursions in both Ontario and Michigan. Dr. Teves had been a member of Holy Mary Parish Harbor Beach. He had also been a member of the Lions Club and the Veterans of Foreign War in Harbor Beach. In the past he had been an active member of Huron County Medical Society, along with his wife.
Name: Edna H. Schulz
Age: 95
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: July 08, 2017
Date of Birth: November 16, 1921
Date of Passing: July 03, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Saturday, July 8th at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8pm Friday at 7436 Paul Street, Pigeon (formerly the Meyersieck property). She will lie in-state one hour prior to services in church on Saturday. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the services. Memorials may be made to the Cross Lutheran Building Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her sons Ronnie (Bonnie) of Pigeon, Dale (Christine) of Florida, Wayne of Sterling Heights and Gary (Doralee) of Pigeon; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren with one more due in January; and 1 great-great-grandson; and her sister Florence Idding of Pinnebog. She was preceded in death by her sister Hannah Bouverette and brothers Arnold and Otto Lutat.
Edna H. Schulz, 95, of Pigeon, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Edna was born November 16, 1921 in Kilmanagh to the late Walter and Ida (Menzel) Lutat. She married William Schulz on Novmeber 28, 1942 in Elkton; he preceded her in death on May 26, 1987. She was an active member of Cross Lutheran Church, having been a Sunday school teacher and ladies group member. She helped on the family farm and enjoyed gardening and sewing.
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