Name: June Ann Mason
Age: 84
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: April 10, 2018
Graveside services are Tuesday, April 10th at Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Huron County Medical Care Facility Activity Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her sisters Shirley Carter of California, Karen (Richard) Bell of Lathrup Village and Edith Mason of Bad Axe; and nieces Carrie, Courtney and Christine Bell.
June was born May 7, 1933 in Detroit to the late Rollin and Helen (Gibbons) Mason. She graduated from Detroit Cass Tech High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music. She was a talented violin player.
Name: Randy M. Peruski
Age: 50
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: April 12, 2018
Date of Birth: October 30, 1967
Date of Passing: April 08, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The funeral service for Randy will be 1:00 pm Thursday, April 12 at the Zinger- Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00-8:00 pm and Thursday from 12:00 noon until the service at 1:00 pm. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Randy’s family.
Randy is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy Peruski of Ubly; one daughter, Ashley Laeder and her husband, Adam of Ubly; one grandchild on the way; his parents, Richard and Christine Peruski of Ubly; his mother-in-law, Mildred O’Parka; one sister, Kathy (Joe) Spencer of Ubly, two brothers-in-law, Mike (Elizabeth) O’Parka, Irvin (Sunny) O’Parka Jr.; five sisters-in-law, Kim (Gary) Dorsey, Charlene Hanson, Pauline Messing, Renee (Jerry) Wrubel, Tracy (Ken) Hessling, many nieces and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Irvin O’Parka.
Mr. Randy M. Peruski, 50 of Ubly passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was born on October 30, 1967 in Milan to Richard and Christine (Briolat) Peruski. He married Nancy O’Parka on October 15, 1988 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Randy was a graduate of Ubly High School. He worked all his life at his family business, Peruski Hardware of Ubly. He did snow removal for 26 years and was a track official at Ubly Dragway for 28 years. Randy was a former member of St. John Catholic Church in Ubly and a former member of the Ubly Fox Hunters. He enjoyed polkas, watching TV, especially drag racing, the woods and jamming out to 80’s rock music on Saturdays. Randy was anxiously waiting the arrival of his grandchild.
Name: Carrie Lynn Brunni
Age: 55
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: April 13, 2018
Date of Birth: January 02, 1963
Date of Passing: April 07, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 11:00am Friday, April 13th at Pigeon First United Methodist Church with Rev. Cindy Gibbs. Visitation will be 2-8 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her siblings: James (Carole) of Arizona, Mary (James) Granelli of California, Betty Brunni (Greg Mathers) of Pigeon, Barb Krohn (Mark Kellerman) of Pigeon, and Bill (Son Mi) Brunni of Cedar Springs; step-father Hazen Fritz of Pigeon; step-siblings Dennis (Jean) Fritz of Pigeon, Denise (Greg) Munoz of Pigeon, Randy (Evelyn) Fritz of Pigeon, Connie (Terry) Damm of Pigeon and Sherri (David) Kraft of Caseville; nieces and nephews: Carl, Jeff, Matt, Alex, Nate, Kim, Janelle, Suzie, Steven, and Jonathan; great-nieces and great-nephews Carter, Elliot, Isaac, Eloise, and Calvin; many cousins, step-nieces and step-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Carl and brother-in-law David Krohn.
Carrie Lynn Brunni, 55, of Pigeon, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit after a long illness. Carrie was born January 2, 1963 in Pigeon to the late Eldon and Arlene (Smith) Brunni. She graduated from Laker High School in 1981 and then attended one year at Delta College . In 1982, a major auto accident left her paralyzed, but that did not keep her from living a full and active life. She loved sports and played basketball, softball and other sports throughout high school. And after her injury she continued to be engaged by coaching a girls softball team. She was a kind and generous person, ready to help others in need. She also helped manage Pigeon Hardware.
Name: Ute Elisabeth Ernsberger
Age: 68
Hometown: Jonesville
Funeral Date: April 12, 2018
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Interment will follow at Snow Prairie Cemetery in Bronson. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be directed to Countryside Bible Church Youth Fund or Great Lakes Hospice. www.dutcherfh.com
Ute is survived by her children; Penny (Gregory) St. Cyr of Caseville and Michael (Cheryl) Ernsberger of Coldwater, her grandchildren; Bo Wisneski of Maryville, Tennessee, Shea St. Cyr of Findlay, Ohio, Michael Ernsberger of Coldwater and Christine (Norman) Creech of Kendallville, Indiana, her great grandson; Isiah Creech of Kendallville, Indiana, her best friend; Pat Webster of Jonesville, her brother; Roland (Dorit) Hopfner of Mannheim, Germany, her brother in law; Lawrence (Gracie Houtz) Ernsberger of Coldwater, her sister in laws; Betty Bates of Coldwater, E. Joyce Ernsberger of Quincy and Sylvia Zeiske of Mannheim, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother; Herbert Zeiske, her brother in laws; Wesley Bates and Frederick Ernsberger and her sister in law; Joyce Ernsberger.
Ute Elisabeth Ernsberger (geb Herkle-Zeiske), 68 of Jonesville passed away at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. Ute was born October 13, 1949 to Erwin and Frieda (geb Herkle) Zeiske in Heidelberg, Germany. She married Don Ernsberger on September 29, 1967 in Heidelberg and they moved to Coldwater the same year. She was employed at Shaw Shoe in Coldwater from 1968 until they closed, where she had served as a Union Steward and as Union President. Ute then went to work for Swift Armour Eckrich in Quincy from 1985 until her retirement in 2011. Ute attended Countryside Bible Church in Jonesville. She enjoyed traveling around the world, flower gardening, the outdoors, being with her family and especially her grandchildren.
Name: Ada F. Karg
Age: 100
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: April 10, 2018
Funeral Services for Ada will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11 am at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Ada will be on Monday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A scripture service will take place Monday at 7 pm at the funeral home. The Family of Ada would like to say a special thank you to the wonderful care she received from the staff at Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Huron Medical Center. Memorials May be given to Zion Lutheran Church. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Keith Karg of Harbor Beach, Elaine (Larry) Krueger of Southfield, Fred (Kathy) Karg of Harbor Beach, 12 grandchildren: Bonnie (Dave) Mroczek, Kelly (Larry Buckfire) Krueger, Cherie (Jim) Goretski, Robert Karg (Kat Jones), Philip Krueger, Kristina (Norman) Beauchamp, Pamela (Scott) Shaw, Matthew (Debbie) Krueger, Michelle (Chuck) White, Heather (Don) Engelhart, Aaron (Erica) Karg, Andy (Jess) Karg, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Karen Karg of Bad Axe, and her sister Greta Kerr of Deckerville. Ada was preceded in death by her son Kenneth Karg, daughter-in-law Marilyn Karg, and her siblings: Cletus Thayer, Amy Smith and Nina Tanton.
ADA F. KARG, age 100 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Huron Medical Center, under hospice care. She was born on January 22, 1918 in Palms to the late Ernest and Elva (Teeple) Thayer. Ada and Harry Karg were united in marriage on November 6, 1937 in Deckerville. Together they farmed for many years. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2003. Ada was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach. She was also a member of the Port Hope Retirees, the Quilter’s Club, Ladies Aide, and Farm Bureau. Ada loved to travel, quilting, embroidering, gardening, flowers, farming, cooking and baking. She truly enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren.
Name: Lynda M. Murdock
Age: 66
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: April 10, 2018
Funeral Services for Lynda will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Jeff Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Lynda will be on Tuesday beginning at 10 am until time of services at 1pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Lynda is survived by her husband Andrew Murdock of Harbor Beach, a son Sean Reddicliffe, her brothers and sisters-in-law: Michael Murdock of Massillon, OH, Pat Murdock of Harbor Beach, Carol (Jeff) Campbell of Waukesha, WI, Richard (Sonja) Murdock of Charlotte, Tom (Marie0 Murdock of Bad Axe, Kelly (Jean) Murdock of Ovid, Katie (Joe) Volmering of Caro, her sister Dorine (Jim) Grates and several nieces and nephews.
She was born on November 18, 1951 in Harbor Beach to the late Charles and Euneva (Yager) Reddicliffe. Lynda and Andrew Murdock were united in marriage on April 23, 2010 in Bad Axe. Lynda enjoyed bible study at the Harbor House, A & W, people watching, watching Andy bowl, doing puzzles, write poetry, the Detroit Tigers, especially Miggy, her BLT sandwiches, playing cards and dice games, watching movies, especially horror movies, going to garage sales, and travelling the countryside with Andy and being surprised where they ended up.
Name: Nona J. Schulte
Age: 82
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: April 09, 2018
Funeral Mass for Nona will be Monday, April 9, 2018 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 Marquardt Cemetery. Visitation for Nona will be Sunday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation on Monday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A White Clover Ceremony will take place Sunday at 6:30 pm, followed by a Rosary at 7 pm. Memorials can be made to OLLH Church or Donor’s Choice. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her husband Fran Schulte of Port Hope, daughters: Mary (Anthony) DiCicco of Lapeer, Judy (Jeff) Schmidt of Roseville, grandchildren: Anna O’Brien, Rebecca Schmidt, Joseph Schmidt, Jonathon Schmidt, great grandchildren: Emma O’Brien and Ella O’Brien, and sister Judy Craig of Huntington Beach, California. Nona was preceded in death by an infant son, Francis in 1964, a daughter Janet Schulte, grandchild Michael Downey, and brothers Pete LeBouf and Mike LeBouf.
NONA J. SCHULTE, age 82 of Port Hope, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Courtney Manor Nursing Center of Bad Axe. She was born on February 7, 1936 in Detroit to the late Emil and Winnifred Nora (Mullen) LeBouf. Nona and Francis Schulte were united in marriage on August 20, 1960 in Detroit. Nona was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, a life member of the AmVets Auxiliary, Grindstone Port Hope Sportsmen Club, Harbor Beach Lioness, Outsiders Club, Port Hope Retirees and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing her word searches and travelling to Las Vegas.
Name: Ann Louise Johnson Thompson
Age: 82
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: April 06, 2018
Date of Birth: September 19, 1935
Date of Passing: April 04, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, April 6, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. Rev. Robert Howe, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, next to her beloved husband, Henry. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 2:30-8 pm and Friday at Sacred Heart Church from 10:00-11:00 am. Memorials have been requested to Sanilac County 4-H or the Salvation Army. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Ann’s family.
Ann is survived by one daughter, Alyse Strahm of Saginaw; two grandchildren, Joshua Strahm and his wife, Kristy of Saginaw, Ashley Boonstra and her husband, Matthew of Charleston, IL; three great grandchildren, Jacob Strahm and Evelyn Strahm of Saginaw, Lola Boonstra of Charleston, IL. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Alynn Hachey and one great granddaughter, Patsy Ann Robinette.
Mrs. Ann Louise Johnson Thompson, 82 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday morning, April 4, 2018 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. She was born on September 19, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Lucille (Roche) Grabruck. She married Henry Thompson on February 12, 1999 in Indiana. He preceded her in death in June of 2015. Ann graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit. Ann received her bachelor’s degree of education from the University of Detroit and attended special education classes at Eastern Michigan University. Her teaching career expanded for over 40 years and included teaching severely, multiple impaired, handicapped children in the Sanilac Intermediate School District (SISD). Ann started the Therapeutic Horse Riding program at SISD for special needs children. She was a member for the Sanilac County Mental Health Board for 18 years and a member of the Austin Township Zoning Committee. Ann’s passions in life included taking pictures, being outdoors and her beloved animals that were under her care. She truly cherished time spent with her loving grandchildren.
Name: Robert R. Burkhard
Age: 79
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: April 07, 2018
Services will be held On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke. Burial in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 1 – 8 pm or Saturday at the church from 10 am until the time of service at 11. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Robert is survived by: Wife – Betty Lou Burkhard of Bad Axe. 2 Sons – Robert E. (Dawn) Burkhard of Bad Axe and Dale (Amy) Burkhard of Holly. 5 Daughters – Lila (Wayne) Klemmer of Bad Axe, Wanda (Robert) Martinez of Sterling Heights, Lola (Randy) Luther of Sebewaing, Bonnie (Cory) Maxwell of Bad Axe and Christine Wisneski of Midland. 2 Brothers – Alexander Burkhard, Jr. of Bad Axe and Leslie (Dottie) Burkhard of Harbor Beach. 2 Sisters – Beverly Fostner of Durand and Emily Smith of Harbor Beach. 18 Grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by: 6 Brothers – Roland, Harold, Delbert, Eddie, Harley and Carl Burkhard. 1 Sister – Elaine LaBelle.
Robert R. Burkhard, age 79, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Bay McLaren Hospital in Bay City. Robert was born on November 3, 1938 in Harbor Beach, son of the late Alexander and Edith (Gerstenschlager) Burkhard. He married Betty Lou Koglin on April 19, 1958. Robert enjoyed quality time with his family and their children. He could be seen at many of his hobbies, but he especially enjoyed helping others out with his plumbing knowledge. He was an usher at OSLC for many years. He loved going on vacations, camping, fishing and traveling with his family. He could always be heard saying "I love all my family equal".
Name: Dorothy R. (Dubs) Hafner
Age: 94
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: April 06, 2018
Date of Birth: October 12, 1923
Date of Passing: April 03, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday, April 6th at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Timothy Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at 11:00am Friday at church and continue until the time of the service. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the services. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church or Residential Hospice of Lapeer. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her daughters Donna (Dale) Schuette of Elkton, Diana (friend James Kostrzewa) Hennrick of Bay City and Mary (friend Dr. Roderick Baltzer) Donnelly of Bay City; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; siblings Maybelle Deering, Ava (Henry) Gies, and Wilbert Dubs, all of Pigeon; sisters-in-law Shirley Dubs of Bay Port and Valeria Dubs of Kinde. She was preceded in death by her sisters Ruth Heck, Betty Dunn, and Evelyn Bolzman; brothers Jim and William Dubs; sister-in-law Bette Dubs; brothers-in-law Raymond Heck, Nelson Dunn, Delyle Deering and Lloyd Bolzman.
Dorothy R. (Dubs) Hafner, 94, of Pigeon died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Home Sweet Home in Pigeon. Dorothy was born October 12, 1923 in Elkton to the late Bert and Hazel (Cummings) Dubs. She married Omar Hafner April 25, 1942 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville; he preceded her in death April 25, 2009. Together they farmed in Brookfield Township for 30+ years. She was a great cook and baker, and shared her talents with family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and fishing with her husband in northern Michigan and spent winters in Florida until 2000. She was a previous member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Bach where she was a member of the Ladies Aide, choir and Altar Guild. After retiring and moving to Pigeon she was a member of Cross Lutheran Church. Pastor Tim Loehrke visited her often and she enjoyed her talks with him. She was a resident of Home Sweet Home for 10 years and the staff cared for her like one of their own family members. She enjoyed the time spent with all her grandchildren.
Name: Michael M. McPhee
Age: 68
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
In keeping with Mike’s wishes, he has been cremated at the Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach is handling the arrangements. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Mike is survived by his wife Darlene MacPhee of Bad Axe, and sons: Craig (Karen) MacPhee of Bad Axe, and Ryan (Shawn) MacPhee of Coleman, and grandchildren, Toby, Jacob, Matthew, Zachary, and sisters: Donna Burch of Lansing, and Doreen Pickett of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Petersen and Elizabeth Ebinger Petersen, and his brother, Patrick MacPhee.
Michael M. MacPhee, age 68 of Bad Axe, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home, under hospice care, with his family by his side. He was born on July 1, 1949 in Detroit. Michael served in the US Army, from 1968-1972. He and Darlene Luce were united in marriage on May 8, 1971 in St. Patrick’s Church in Portland, Michigan. Mike and Darlene lived in Portland from 1972-2006. Mike worked as a telephone installation/repair man for GTE before retiring from Verizon after many years of service. He collected stamps his whole life. He enjoyed going to the coffee shop to visit with the boys, selling 50/50 tickets, fishing, working on the lawn, eating at buffets and going to the casino. He never missed a beat with his grandchildren!
Name: Raymond J. Ulrich
Age: 98
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: April 05, 2018
Funeral service for Raymond will be 12 noon on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe with Rev. Martin Hagenow, Pastoral Assistant from St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hemlock, officiating. Burial will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Raymond is survived by his son, David Ulrich of Bad Axe; his brothers, Edward Ulrich and his wife, Pearl of Pigeon and Walter Ulrich and his wife, Mary Ann of Royal Oak; his sisters, Mildred Mason of Saginaw, Clara Peppi of Burbank, California and Erna Varner and her husband, Leonard, of Midland; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Ulrich; his sister, Wilma Long and her husband, Bill and a brother-in-law, Al Peppi.
Raymond J. Ulrich, 98, of Bad Axe and formerly of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2018 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. Ray was born on April 28, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Raymond and Theresa (Reisthter) Ulrich. On August 15, 1953, he married Mildred Wardin. She preceded him in death on November 4, 2000. Ray was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hemlock, Michigan. He was previously a dairy farmer in Hume Township.
Name: Maureen J. Rasmussen
Age: 87
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: April 03, 2018
Date of Birth: April 16, 1930
Date of Passing: March 30, 2018
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 3-8pm. The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be private at Silverlawn Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Maureen is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children: Denise (David) Arndt of Saginaw, Brenda (Don) Hofmeister of Sebewaing, Dennis (Debbie) Rasmussen of Cass City, David (Dinah) Rasmussen of Elkton, Nancy (Benjamin) Arnst of Spring, TX, Janette Nitz of Sebewaing, and Curt (Bethanne Bowles) Rasmussen of Cass City; 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Rasmussen; and many nieces and nephews. Maureen in preceded in death by her parents; son, Dean Rasmussen; siblings: Lois Dvonch, Tena Sheldon, Wesley Graves, Don Graves, Sr. and James Graves.
Maureen J. Rasmussen, age 87, of Sebewaing, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, in the comfort of her own home. Maureen was born on April 16, 1930, to Frederick and Anna (Christensen) Graves. She married Kenneth Rasmussen. They co-owned Rasmussen Transport, Inc. where she took care of all the bookkeeping. Maureen loved playing bingo and enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing.
Name: Raymond B Booms
Age: 81
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: April 01, 2018
Date of Birth: June 10, 1936
Date of Passing: March 28, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The funeral service for Ray will be 12:30 Sunday, April 1 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Christopher Coman, pastor of Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00-8:00 pm and Sunday from 11:30 am until the service at 12:30 pm. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund or the organization of your choice. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and to sign the guest book for Ray’s family.
Ray is survived by his wife of 19 years, Elizabeth Booms of Ruth; two daughters, Sam and Tammy Kreiner of Melvin, Tina Booms Carson of Brown City; 24 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one step-daughter, Kimberely (Steven) Tomes of Port Hope; one step-son, Fred Wisenbaugh of Bad Axe; two brothers, Earl (Beatrice) Booms of Ruth, Carl (Majorie) Booms of Bad Axe; three sisters, Rita Depcinski of Bad Axe, Alice (Allen) Depcinski of Cass City, Jane (Harv) Learman of Dexter; his mother-in-law, Margaret Reid of Harbor Beach; two brothers-in-law, Bernard Holdwick and Robert (Linda) Reid, both of Harbor Beach; three sisters-in-law, Sherry (Lloyd) Kramer, Gwendalyn (Ken) Peyerk, Rita Reid, all of Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Rhonda Pawloski; four sisters, Violet Holdwick, Vivian Booms, Frances Booms, Betty Booms; two brothers, Charles and Richard Booms; his father-in-law, Louis Reid Sr.; two brothers-in-law, Barry Reid, Louis Reid Jr.
Mr. Raymond B. Booms, 81 of Ruth, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born on June 10, 1936 in Harbor Beach, to the late Arthur and Henrietta (Kirsch) Booms. He married Elizabeth “Liz†Reid on March 27, 1999 in Forestville. Ray was a graduate of a country school. He worked around the state of Michigan for over 60 years as an auctioneer. He auctioned for the local fairs in Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties, Our Lady of Lake Huron and White Rock School/Museum. Ray was a member of the Grindstone and Fox Hunters Sportsman Club. He enjoyed playing on pool leagues and euchre, fishing, hunting, trips to the UP and socializing with friends in his clubs. He truly cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Name: Pamela Lynn Bryant
Age: 51
Hometown: Naples, Florida formerly of Elkton
Funeral Date: April 08, 2018
Date of Birth: April 22, 1966
Date of Passing: March 28, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 1:30pm Sunday, April 8th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Urn interment will be in Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Champagne Funeral Chapel.
Pamela is survived by her parents Dennis and Darlene Bryant of Elkton; husband Darren; daughter Krysten Nuncio; grandson Devon; brother Jeffrey Bryant; niece Cherie and nephew Joshua.
Pamela Lynn Bryant, 51 of Naples, Florida, formerly of Elkton, died March 28, 2018 in Naples. Pamela was born April 22, 1966 in Bad Axe to Dennis and Darlene Bryant. She was a graduate of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School.
Name: Malcolm V. McIntyre
Age: 90
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: April 02, 2018
Date of Birth: November 09, 1927
Date of Passing: March 28, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, April 2nd at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Elkton with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00am until time of the service. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his children Randy of Caseville and Victoria (Daniel) McIntyre-Noble of Pigeon; grandchildren Shannon (Brian), Brandon, Alexander (Ashley), Andrea (Andy) and Justin; and great-grandchildren Gaven, Maicea and Karter.
Malcolm V. McIntyre, 90, of Caseville, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home in Rose Island. Malcolm was born November 9, 1927 in Bad Axe to the late John and Sarah (McLellan) McIntyre. He grew up in Sheridan Township. Malcolm married Irene B. Schramski on November 6, 1965 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin; she preceded him in death on November 1, 1990. Early in his life he worked as a sailor on the Great Lakes, he retired from truck driving for Active. He was a member of the Sebewaing American Legion.
Name: David N. Mousseau
Age: 82
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: April 03, 2018
Date of Birth: March 16, 1936
Date of Passing: March 28, 2018
Funeral Home: Gage Chapel MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will take place on 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Kinde with Rev. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will take place at St. Edward cemetery. Visitation will be at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 2 to 9 p.m. The Kinde Fire Department will have a walk-thru at 5 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus will have a Rosary and Chalice service starting at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be at the Gage Chapel on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a procession to the church before the service. Memorials may be offered to the Kinde Area Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus or to Compassus Hospice. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Dave is survived by his wife, Betty Mousseau of Kinde; his children: Deborah (Dave) Siemen of Harbor Beach, Michael (Lori) Mousseau of Taylor, Renee Mousseau of Saginaw, Pamela Miller (fiancé Troy) of Grand Ledge, Samuel (Amy Lynn) Mousseau of Brown City, Timothy Pawlowski of Bad Axe, Karen (Eric) Roggenbuck of St. Clair, and Brian (Tricia) Pawlowski of Filion; twenty-three grandchildren: Nicholas (Lynnette), Ryan (Macy), Jason (Tama), Jesse, Jessica (Chris), Kristen, Melissa, Eric, Travis, Elizabeth, Shawn (Alivia), Riley, Hope, Sheridan, Kendall, Jason, Lara (Kent), Derek (Melanie) Kathryn (Chett), Cynthia (Hulen), Nicholas, Jeremy (Hannah), and Jennifer; fifteen great-grandchildren: Ania, Gracie, Andrzej, J.P., Ellison, Elias, Addison, Lillian, Bryonna, Lexus, Alexis, Zakery, Caden, Jonathon, Adam and two great-grandbabies due in June. He is also survived by his siblings, Jerome (Diane) Mousseau of Saginaw, Joseph (Theresa) Mousseau of Sterling, Larry (Cathy) Mousseau of Traverse City, Dan (Jennifer) Mousseau of Unionville, Georgina Blach of Florida and Suzanne (Tom) Stahl of Bad Axe; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nicole Miller; his sisters: Elaine (Frank) Schultz, Loree (John) Rice, Jeanette DeLaqua, and Donna (George) Ruth; his brother, Maurice (Delores) Mousseau and his brother-in-law, Edward Blach.
David N. Mousseau, 82, of Kinde, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 28, 2018 at his home under hospice care. Dave was born on March 16, 1936 in Dwight Township to the late Nelson and Arla (Chapdelaine) Mousseau. He married Nancy Mousseau on June 30, 1956 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Kinde. She preceded him in death on April 11, 1997. He married Betty (Polega) Pawlowski on October 4, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Dave was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Kinde where he served as a Eucharistic minister, usher and taught catechism. He was on the Kinde Area Fire Department from 1957 – 2017, served as chief from 1973-1989. Dave was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1546; joining on April 4, 1966; he became a 1st degree Knight on April 14, 1966, 2nd degree and 3rd degree Knight on October 23, 1966, and earned his 4th Degree Bishop Babcock Assembly #487 on April 1, 1972 and served on the color corp. Dave owned and operated Mousseau Oil Company and worked as a rural U.S. Mail carrier for the Kinde and Filion area for thirty-six years. He also served on the Kinde Village Council, the Township Board of Review, and the Village Zoning Board and was involved with the Senior Citizens Club of Kinde. After his retirement, he worked at Kinde Farmers Co-Op. Dave was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his family and grandchildren. Dave also enjoyed trips and visiting the casino often.
Name: Orville A. Gaffke
Age: 92
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: March 31, 2018
Funeral Services for Orville will be Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 2 pm at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, with Rev. David Doge officiating. Burial will follow in Port Hope Cemetery. Visitation for Orville will be Friday, March 30, 2018 from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church, beginning at 1 pm until time of services at 2 pm. A Scripture Service will take place on Friday at 5:30 pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Orville is survived by his children: Clara Gust and her husband Mark of Port Hope, Karen Asner and her husband Marcus of New York City, 7 grandchildren: Megan (Joshua) Buckley, Chelsea (Dan) Schramski, Adam (Melani) Heldt, Morgan Gust, Benjamin Asner, Lucas Asner, Samuel Asner, 2 great grandchildren: Sebastian Coleson, Anderson Jon Buckley, his sister: Edna Cardwell of Marion, Indiana, and Frank (Irma) Gaffke of Port Hope. He was preceded in death a sister Gertrude Selbig and a brother Earl Gaffke.
ORVILLE A. GAFFKE, age 92 of Port Hope, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center of Saginaw. He was born on October 16, 1925 in Port Hope to the late Emil and Clara (Schubring) Gaffke. He and Wanda Wallace were united in marriage on January 23, 1965 in Detroit. She preceded him in death on July 26, 2016. Orville worked as a Tool & Dye Machinest for over 30 years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Orville liked woodworking, playing euchre, and loved to be with his children and grandchildren.
Name: Dora D. Pleiness-Collison
Age: 93
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: April 03, 2018
Funeral Services for Dora will be Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Dora will be on Monday, from 4-8 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Scripture service will take place at 7 pm on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the St. John Lutheran Church Stained Glass Fund, or the Eastern Huron Ambulance Service of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Herman "Butch" (Marilyn) Pleiness of Brighton, Leroy Pleiness of Port Hope, Carol (Jim) Hunter of Port Hope, Richard (Mary Jane) Pleiness of Davison, Rodney (Sherri) Pleiness of Brighton, 6 grandchildren: Mark Craig, Todd, Lori, Lisa, Amy, 8 great grandchildren, 2 step children: Sandy Coppo of Southgate, and Linda (Bob) Jehle of Algonac, 2 step grandchildren: Carrie and Patrick, 1 brother Fred (Bernice) Koglin of Port Hope, and one sister Marlene Martinez of Harbor Beach. Dora was preceded in death by her siblings: Rosena Kelly, Frank Koglin, Albert Koglin, Alfred Koglin, Lena Sengstock and Gloria Western.
Dora D. Pleiness-Collison, age 93 of Port Hope, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born on March 26, 1925 in Marysville, to the late Frank and Mae (Merchant) Koglin. Dora worked 5 years at Unell Manufacturing before staying home. Dora and Herman E. Pleiness were united in marriage on May 15, 1943. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1982. Dora and Delbert Collison were united in marriage on August 22, 1992. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2013. Dora was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, a member of the Ladies Aide, the Port Hope and Kinde Retirees. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, gardening flowers, and doing puzzles.
Name: Andrew Vincent Rowe
Age: 32
Hometown: Essexville, formerly of Pigeon
Funeral Date: March 31, 2018
Date of Birth: January 04, 1986
Date of Passing: March 27, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, March 31st at Salem United Methodist Church in Pigeon with Rev. David K. Stewart Sr. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Memorials may be made to the family.
He is survived by the love of his life Angela Bublitz of Essexville; children Sophia, Ella, and Evan Rowe; step-children Hayley and Cole Bublitz; mother Susann (David) Cook of Pigeon; father Robert (Cheryl) Rowe of Pigeon; grandmother Darlene West of Canton; siblings Kathleen (Bob) Fibranz of Fraser, Robert “Bucky†(Heather) Rowe of Mt. Pleasant, David Roberts of Arizona, D’Andre Cook of Elkton, and Mariah Cook of Elkton; and many loving family and friends.
Andrew Vincent Rowe, 32, of Essexville, formerly of Pigeon, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, March 27, 2018 after succumbing to injuries from an automobile accident. Andrew was born January 4, 1986 in Pigeon to Robert and Susann (Freeman) Rowe. He graduated from Lakers High School in 2004. He had worked for 12 years at Thumb Tool and Engineering in Bad Axe as a programmer. He enjoyed the outdoors, golf, fixing anything, and mostly spending time with his children.
Name: Clarence Carl Buchholz
Age: 84
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: March 29, 2018
Date of Birth: January 28, 1934
Date of Passing: March 26, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, March 29th at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon with Rev. Timothy Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 Wednesday at Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church or School.
Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Inez; children Kimberly (Brian) Delpiere of Pigeon, Steven (Debbie) Buchholz of Clarkston and Scott (Vickie) Buchholz of Lake Orion; seven grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Kylee (Will), Kasey (Matt), Kayla, Jacob, Emma, Philip and Kendal; siblings Raymond Buchholz of Pigeon, Dorothy Henne of Bay Port, Beatrice (Millard) Deering of Bad Axe, Elaine (Glen) Waterworth of Sterling Heights, Ernest (Sharon) Buchholz Jr. of Elkton and sister-in-law, Virginia (Jim) Moore of Kinde. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Blome and sister-in-law, Elaine Buchholz.
Clarence was born January 28, 1934, on the family farm in Oliver Township to the late Ernest and Marie (Wurst) Buchholz. He was baptized and confirmed at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. He attended Cross Lutheran School from 4th to 8th grade and graduated from Elkton High School in 1952. On December 3, 1960, he married Inez Moeller at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe where he served as an Elder until 1974 when they moved to Elkton. He joined Cross Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and trustee. He worked on the family farm until he bought a truck and hauled loads for Pigeon Co-Op, Wallace and Morley, Agri-Sales and Smith Douglas, retiring in 2011. He loved deer hunting and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.
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