Name: Ricky Maurer
Age: 59
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 24, 1959
Date of Passing: December 05, 2018
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. You may offer your condolences to the family at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Ricky is survived by: His daughter, Tamara (Tyler) Brown of Pickerington, OH. Two half-sons – William (Jessica) Melick of Bay City and Chad Melick of Port Hope. Grandchildren – Brentley and Baker Brown and Cole, Ty and Jace Melick. Two brothers – Jim and Randy Maurer of Bad Axe. Four sisters – Trudy (Joe) Brenner of Elkton, Julie (Greg) Craig of Bad Axe, Sherry (Doug) Roberts of Elkton and Della (Bill) Anderson of Marlette. In-laws – Fred and Bernice Koglin of Pt. Hope. Special friend – Marie Humphrey of Bad Axe.
Ricky Maurer, age 59, of Bad Axe, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Ricky was born December 24, 1958 in Bad Axe, son of the late Vincent and Evelyn (Bannick) Maurer. He married Debbra Sue Koglin on October 15, 1987. She preceded him in death on February 26, 2012. Ricky graduated from Laker High School and worked for Cottick Radiator in Bad Axe and Five Star Dairy in Port Hope. Ricky enjoyed working on cars and his cats Sadie and Rufus. He was a private person and had a fond love for his family.
Name: Stanley Wolschlager
Age: 92
Hometown: Sheridan Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 11, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial for Stanley and Josephine will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 1 – 8 pm or Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the service time at 10:30 am. A Knights of Columbus rosary and Challice service will be offered at 6:30 pm at the funeral home, followed by a scripture service at 7 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Stanley was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Wolschlager of Sheridan Township on December 1, 2018. Son - Gordon (Rhonda) Wolschlager of Fort Collins, CO. Daughter - Rose Ann Hinman of Macomb, special friend (Rob) Daughter-in-law – Jo Wolschlager of Bad Axe. Brother- Kenneth (Audrey) Wolschlager, In-laws - Jenny (Russell) Woodliff of Lincoln Park, Lorraine Wolschlager Bad Axe. Grandchildren – Seth (Lauren) Wolschlager, Jared(Marie) Wolschlager, Todd Wolschlager, Renee (Ed) Boyd, Ryan Hinman special friend (Vicki), Martin Wolschlager and Jill (Gavin) Bowers. Great Grandchildren-Wyatt and Eliana Boyd Many nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by: Wife - Josephine Wolschlager Son – Steven Wolschlager. Two Daughters – Judith Lynn Wolschlager and Baby Stella Agnes Wolschlager. Raymond, Archie, Wilmer (Marion), Melvin, Elgin(MaryJane)Wolschlager, Evelyn(Henne) Ochoa, Ernestina(Ralph)Volmering (Elmer)Hessling, Harry Ozanic.
Stanley Wolschlager, age 92, of Sheridan Township, was called by the Lord to join the love of his life, Josephine on Dec 5, 2018. Stanley was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on June 24, 1926, son of the late Frank and Agnes (Depcinski). He married Josephine Pikula on September 4, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Stanley was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, an usher and a past member of the Sacred Heart Church Council. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1546 and a 4th Degree member of Bishop Babcock assembly in the Color Corp, served as Grand Knight and 4th Degree Navigator. He attended the Becking Rural School and after high school graduation Stanley attended Michigan State University for Agriculture. Stanley worked as a machinist, did excavating work, and retired from working at the church as a bus driver and grounds keeper.He enjoyed farming all of his life and part of that was being a 4-H Leader. He loved gardening and his apple orchard and sharing his harvest with others, he loved taking care of the lawn and flower beds, playing cards, playing softball, watching the Detroit Tigers, his love for ice cream, making popcorn balls for Halloween, Florida winters, and especially spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Name: Mark Gwisdalla
Age: 42
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 07, 2018
Date of Birth: November 25, 1976
Date of Passing: December 03, 2018
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of service at 3 p.m.. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund.
Mark is survived by: Father- Kenneth Gwisdalla (Dawn Englehart) of Bad Axe. Mother- Kathy Gwisdalla of Bad Axe. Special Friend - Sarah Czewski of Ubly Three daughters - Alyssa Czewski (Cody Miller), Kyla Czewski and Victoria Gwisdalla, all of Ubly One sister - Tracy Gwisdalla of Plymouth. One granddaughter - Braylynn Miller of Ubly And many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends who will miss him dearly. Mark was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Eugene and Joyce Gwisdalla, maternal grandparents Earl and Dorothy Uhl, Uncle John Uhl, and 2 cousins Sara Gwisdalla and Whitley Gwisdalla
Mark Gwisdalla, age 42, of Bad Axe, passed away on December 3, 2018. Mark was born in Deckerville on November 25, 1976, son of Kenneth and Kathy (Uhl) Gwisdalla. Mark enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing pool, hanging out with friends, helping others whenever they needed a spare hand and spending time with his family; especially his granddaughter whom he adored.
Name: Michael Eldon Beachy
Age: 57
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: December 06, 2018
Date of Birth: September 09, 1961
Date of Passing: December 01, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday at the Michigan Ave. Mennonite Church with Rev. Scot Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Wednesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his parents Eldon “Al†and Joanne Beachy of Caseville; siblings Brenda Kosenko (Michael Smukala) of Caseville, Murray (Robin) of Pigeon, Tim of Pigeon and Bethanne Beachy (Curt Rasmussen); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Jody Beachy.
Michael Eldon Beachy, 57, of Caseville, died at home unexpectedly Saturday, December 1, 2018 from natural causes. Mike was born September 9, 1961 in Pigeon to Eldon and Joanne (Caister) Beachy. In 1980 he graduated from Laker High School. He worked for several of his family’s businesses, including Beachy Poultry Farms, Pigeon Printing and Lefty’s Diner and Drive In. He used his gift for electronics by collecting, selling and operating amateur radio. He was widely known and respected as a licensed amateur radio operator under the call sign “N8ECR,†hosting a weekly discussion network which went all across the US. He was a self taught guitar player and devoted dog lover. “CQ CQ N8ECR signing off.â€
Name: Lillian Ann Dolan
Age: 86
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: December 04, 2018
Funeral Mass: 11:00, December 4, 2018 St. Michael’s Catholic Church Port Austin Officiating: Fr. Craig Carolan. Burial: Church Cemetery.
She is survived by her children: Edward Dolan, Jr., Bad Axe, Susan (Rich) Sutton, Traverse City, Kathleen, Saline, and Mary Barsch of San Jose; and her grandchildren, Lauren (Daniel) Furey, Matt & Ben Sutton, and Sarah & Elise Barsch. Also surviving are her siblings: Florence Yaroch, Venice Clancy, Irene Pettit, Eldon Knoblock, Betty Jane Hertel, Ken (Belle) Knoblock, Dan Knoblock, Don (Marilou) Knoblock, Karen (Jack) Gilbreath, Gary (Beth) Knoblock and Linda (Paul) Burger. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lorraine Kelterborn, Edwin Knoblock, Jr., and her brothers-in-law; Irv Pettit, David Kelterborn, Larry Yaroch and Gene Clancy.
Lillian was born on May 31, 1932 the daughter of the late Edwin and Gertrude (Sosnoski) Knoblock in Port Austin, Michigan. She was the third oldest in a family of 14 children. She and Edward J. Dolan were married at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin on September 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on October 6, 1975. After graduating from Port Austin High School, Lil moved to Detroit, where she managed to get into Providence School of Nursing by living at the Y.W.C.A. and waitressing at J.L. Hudson’s Tea Room in downtown Detroit. While in Providence, Lil was captain of the basketball team and president of the Student Body. In her third year at Providence she was chosen Student Nurse of the Year. Lil moved her family home to Port Austin in 1975, residing there until she moved to Saline in 1999. Lillian was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. She enjoyed her large family, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and lived life to the fullest. Lil loved to travel throughout the US, as well as Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Name: Roger J. Meyersieck
Age: 71
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: December 07, 2018
Date of Birth: December 02, 1946
Date of Passing: December 01, 2018
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Roger will be Friday, December 7, 2018 at 7 pm at the Ford Funeral Home of Centerline, Michigan. Visitation will be on Friday, from 2-7pm at the Ford Funeral Home. Burial will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 1 pm at the Port Austin Township Cemetery. Military Honors will be given by the Port Austin Legion Post. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials can be given to the family discretionary fund. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife Gloria Meyersieck of Port Austin, and children: Jennifer (Ted) Grabinski of St. Clair Shores, Robert (Jennifer) Meyersieck of New Haven,3 grandchildren: Joshua Grabinski, Madelyn Meyersieck and Jacob Meyersieck, a brother scott (Sue) Meyersieck of Pigeon, and a sister Carol (Jon) Dufenbach of Alaska.
ROGER J. MEYERSIECK, age 71 of Port Austin, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1946 in Mt. Clemens, to the late Edgar Paul and Dorothy Elisabeth (Glidden) Meyersieck. Roger and Glorianne Merrifield were united in marriage on May 18, 1968 in East Detroit. Roger served in the US Navy Seabee during the Vietnam War. Roger worked as an analyst for GM for 33.5 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping, woodworking, travelling, especially to Disney World with his family, freighter watching, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed spending time with his dog, Daisy.
Name: Mary Jane Sanderson
Age: 69
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: July 31, 1949
Date of Passing: December 01, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A Memorial for Mary Jane Sanderson will be scheduled at later date.
She is survived by her daughters Natalie Bedford of Phoenix and Nicole Collins and her son-in-law Steven Kanyak of Caseville; her three beloved grandchildren Hope, Hunter and Takoda; two sisters Brenda (Richard) Miller of Rochester Hills and Carol (Richard) Stoody of Williamsburg; numerous nieces and nephews; the Kanyak Family; Margaret (Leo) Lafler and Karl Hillerman. She was preceded in death by her parents James Fredrick and Iva Jean Sanderson, as well as son in law Robert Bedford.
Mary Jane Sanderson passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, December 1, 2018. She was 69 years old. She was born July 31, 1949 in Knoxville, TN and moved to Detroit as a small child with her family. Mary was a proud 1968 graduate of Cass Technical High School studying art. She graduated from Macomb Community College majoring in Art. She loved working at Corvettes Department Store as a window designer. She also loved working as a Graphic / Commercial Artist at Living in Fraser newspaper, The Detroit News, Suburban Lifestyles of Rochester and The Oakland Press, which she retired from in 2014. She enjoyed all aspects of art and exploring them. She also spent many hours sewing and reading.
Name: Dorothy Belle Sting
Age: 94
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 08, 2018
Date of Birth: February 17, 1924
Date of Passing: December 01, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 8th at the St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with Rev. Steven Neuman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00am Saturday at the church and continue until the service time. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne or Michigan Lutheran Seminary. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her children Sharon (Norman) Trier of Davenport, Iowa, Eldon Jr. (LuAnn) of Mankato, Minnesota and James (Susan) Sting of Pigeon; grandchildren Luke, Paul, Ruth, Seth, Caleb, Joshua, Rachel, Sarah, David, Deborah, Emily, Daniel and Andrew; 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Dorothy Belle Sting, 94, of Pigeon, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Home Sweet Home in Pigeon. Dorothy was born February 17, 1924 in Peck to the late Carl and Ruth (Keck) Sharrard. She married Eldon Carl Sting on October 22, 1949 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne; he preceded her in death December 30, 1979. She retired from EPBP Laker Schools as a business teacher. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne and the church’s women’s society. She was a talented stained glass artist, having made many of the windows for her church’s addition. She enjoyed quilting and flower gardening.
Name: Betty Ann Wardhammer
Age: 83
Hometown: Indianapolis IN, formerly of Bad Axe & Sand Point
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: October 02, 1935
Date of Passing: December 01, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Visitation will be 4-7 Thursday, December 6th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Private family services will be held with burial in Michigan Ave. Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure at www.komen.org or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Condolences can be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com.
She is survived by her children Karin (Kent) Shetler of Pigeon, Linda Wardhammar of Indianapolis, Eva (Philip) Chow of McKinney, TX and Brian (Michelle) Wardhammar of Sinking Spring, PA; grandchildren Kate (Evan) Jarvi, Kacy and Koty Shetler, Erik and Jakob Chow, Callie Wardhammar, Kyle and Nicholas Greth; and sister Margot Baxter of Athens, GA.
Betty Ann Wardhammar, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Bad Axe and Sand Point, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Indianapolis. Betty Ann was born October 2, 1935 in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Carl and Meta (Borner) Reins. Her early working years were spent as an administrative assistant in New York City’s Empire State Building and then on to Sandvik Steel Corporation. Later on, she cherished her many years as secretary to the principal at the Bad Axe Junior High School. Betty Ann enjoyed visiting with family and friends, singing and the playing the organ, watching sports on television, playing yard games and board games, tending her wildflower garden and being outdoors. Although her life was forever changed by early-onset dementia, Betty Ann was proud to say she was a 2-time cancer survivor, and she enjoyed a long, happy retirement.
Name: Josephine Wolschlager
Age: 84
Hometown: Sheridan Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 11, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 1 – 8 pm or Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the service time at 10:30 am. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be held on Monday at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. A scripture service will be offered at 7 pm at the funeral home. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Josephine was succeeded in death by her husband, Stanley Wolschlager of Sheridan Township, four days following her date of death. Son - Gordon (Rhonda) Wolschlager of Fort Collins, CO. Daughter - Rose Ann Hinman of Macomb, special friend (Rob) Daughter-in-law – Jo Wolschlager of Bad Axe. Sister - Jenny (Russell) Woodliff of Lincoln Park In-Laws- Kenneth (Audrey) Wolschlager, Lorraine Wolschlager Grandchildren – Seth (Lauren) Wolschlager, Jared(Marie) Wolschlager, Todd Wolschlager, Renee (Ed) Boyd, Ryan Hinman special friend (Vicki), Martin Wolschlager and Jill (Gavin) Bowers. Great Grandchildren-Wyatt and Eliana Boyd Many nieces and nephews. Josephine was preceded in death by: Son – Steven Wolschlager. Two Daughters – Judith Lynn Wolschlager and Baby Stella Agnes Wolschlager. In-Laws- Raymond, Archie, Wilmer (Marion), Melvin, Elgin(MaryJane)Wolschlager, Evelyn(Henne) Ochoa, Ernestina(Ralph) Volmering (Elmer)Hessling, Harry Ozanic.
Josephine Wolschlager, age 84, of Sheridan Township, went to be with the Lord Dec 1, 2018. She passed away in the arms of her loving husband, Stanley. Josephine was born in Toronto, Canada on July 15, 1934, daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Fliss)Pikula. She married Stanley Wolschlager on September 4, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Josephine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister and had served as the president of the Alter Society. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella Circle 608 for over 50 years, serving as a recording secretary, trustee and regent. Josephine also served as Township Clerk of Sheridan Township. She worked in the Banking industry for 40 years. She enjoyed canning, making popcorn balls for Halloween, quilting, crocheting, gardening, playing cards, watching the Detroit Tigers, Florida winters, and especially spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Name: Adam Gregory Brewer
Age: 27
Hometown: Verona Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 05, 2018
Funeral service for Adam will be 12 noon on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with Layspeaker Jeff Bader officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to help with funeral expenses. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Adam is survived by his wife, Whitney Zinger of Bad Axe; his step-son, Wyatt Zinger; his parents, Vincent and Jannette Brewer of Bad Axe; his brothers, Brad and Bryson Brewer, both of Bad Axe; and his sister, Crystal Brewer of Big Rapids. He is also survived by his father-in-law: Barry Zinger of Caseville; his grandmothers: Janice Pionk of Caseville and Sharon Brewer of Bad Axe; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. His friends: Tyler Cathel, Jayla Baker, Dede Phillips and Amber Lord will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: James Pionk and Ernest Brewer and his mother-in-law, Cathy Zinger.
Adam Gregory Brewer, age 27, of Verona Township, passed away on November 29, 2018 at his home. Adam was born on May 6, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan. His parents are Vincent and Jannette (Pionk) Brewer. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 2010. Adam was a first responder for Bingham Township for four and a half years and worked at Messing Dairy Farm for four years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; was an avid reader; enjoyed watching western and scary movies and any medical television shows. Adam loved being a first responder. On September 23, 2018, he married the love of his life, Whitney Kay Zinger at her parent’s house in Caseville, Michigan.
Name: Mary Ann Wrubel
Age: 76
Hometown: Minden City, MI
Funeral Date: December 05, 2018
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in memory of Mary Ann at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at St. Isadore Parish–St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parisville with Fr. Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4th at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or from 10 a.m. until the service time of 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. A rosary service will be offered on Tuesday at 4 pm by the Holy Rosary Sodality of St. Isadore Parish – St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Parisville at the Kaufman Funeral Home. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Mary Ann is survived by her sons, Roger (Teresa) Wrubel of Caseville, Gary Wrubel of Grandville and James (Lori) Wrubel of Troy; grandchildren Nicole (Nick) Dion of Essexville, Ashely Wrubel of Lansing, Stephanie Campbell of Grand Rapids and Cecelia Campbell of Lansing; brother Ron (Linda) Lemanski of Mauldin, SC; sisters Rita (Jim) Osentoski of Ubly and Lorraine (Butch) Barnes of Imlay City. In addition to her husband Kenneth, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her son, Marvin Wrubel; brother, Dennis Lemanski; and sister, Arlene Kociba.
Mary Ann Wrubel, age 76, of Minden City, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Courtney Manor Nursing Facility in Bad Axe with her three sons – Roger, Gary and James by her bedside. Mary Ann was born in Bad Axe on April 19, 1942, daughter of the late Alfred and Evelyn (Glaza) Lemanski. She married Kenneth Wrubel on August 26, 1961 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Parisville. Kenneth preceded her in death on April 10, 2018. Mary Ann was a devoted homemaker and helped out on the family farm. She worked at Clements Manufacturing in Deckerville for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and family time. She attended St. Mary’s Church of Parisville and was a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality.
Name: Barbara A Lemanski
Age: 87
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: November 30, 2018
Date of Birth: February 13, 1931
Date of Passing: November 27, 2018
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral mass for Barb will be Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Barb will be on Thursday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Rosary service will take place on Thursday, at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Barb is survived by her children: Deb (Dave) Morley, Wayne (Diane) Lemanski, Elaine (Jim) Elandt, LuWella Lemanski, Yvonne (Tom) Maurer, James (Carol) Lemanski, Denise (Brad) Pleiness, grandchildren: Tina (Paul) Learman, Anthony (Amy) Morley, Andrea (Aaron) Newman, Travis Lemanski, Melissa (Jerry) Brown, Stephanie Elandt, Rebecca Elandt, Greg (Jocelyn) Maurer, Brooke Maurer, Brianna Maurer, Alicia Maurer, Nicholas (Mallorie) Lemanski, Ashley (Adam) Castle, Abby (Dave) Hanson, Amber Pleiness, Great Grandchildren: Jada, Isabel Learman, Ruby & Lyle Morley, Nora & Carter Newman, Mazzy, Chloe, Gavin & Logan Browne, Olivia Uhring, Cameron and Johnny Maurer, Lauren Furne, Nolen Arntz, todd Hamilton, Skylar Hanson, Connor Castle, sisters: Myra Brownie, LuWella & John Dravik, Leona & William Drugalis, Lillian & Ray Stone, Sarah Jane & Reynold Raymond, Harriet & Maurice Raymond, Claire and Dick Randazzo, brothers: George & Eileen Raymond, Raymond & Joanne Raymond, John & Mary Raymond, Eddie & Delores Raymond, brothers and sisters-in-law: Dolores Bodary, Daniel (Marge) Lemanski, and Randy (Suzanne) Richmond. She was preceded in death by her son Anthony Lemanski, and brothers and sisters-in-law: Jim Bodary, Stanley Lemanski Jr, Howard & Virginia Stover, Wayne Lemanski, and Betsy Lemanski.
BARBARA A. LEMANSKI, age 87 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Melvindale to the late John and Harriet (Kellog) Raymond. Barb and Clarence Joseph Lemanski were united in marriage on November 24, 1951 in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on August 9, 1994. She was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, playing bingo, dancing, reading, doing puzzles, and especially being with family.
Name: Arlene V. Jurgess
Age: 91
Hometown: Sigel Township, MI
Funeral Date: November 30, 2018
Date of Birth: December 29, 1926
Date of Passing: November 26, 2018
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Arlene will be 11 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Kenneth Lueke officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Verona Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and at the church on Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Arlene is survived by her sons: Milton Jurgess, Fred Jurgess, and Lavern Jurgess, all from Harbor Beach; her brother, Ronald Koglin and his wife, Rosemary, of Port Huron; and her sister: Geraldine Koth of Filion. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Pat Koglin of Port Huron and Joyce Koglin of Port Hope; her brother-in-law: Alex Burkhard; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Jurgess; her brothers: Marvin and Junior Koglin; her sister: Virginia Finkel; her sister-in-law: Donna Burkhard and her brothers-in-law: Norman Finkel and Merle Koth.
Arlene V. Jurgess, 91, of Sigel Township, Huron County, passed away on November 26, 2018 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Arlene was born in Port Hope, Michigan on December 29, 1926 to the late Gustave “Gust†and Adeline “Lena†(Eggert) Koglin. On February 28, 1948, she married the love of her life, Fred A. Jurgess at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope. He preceded her in death on September 10, 1996. Arlene was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. She and her husband, Fred, farmed at the family farm in Sigel Township until Fred retired in 1987. Arlene enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with her family.
Name: Bruce D. Protzman
Age: 93
Hometown: Caseville, MI.
Funeral Date: November 30, 2018
Date of Birth: August 04, 1925
Date of Passing: November 25, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be Noon Friday at the Hayes United Methodist Church with Rev. Matthew Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Visitation will be 2-7 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hayes United Methodist Church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his children Lynn (Al) Retlewski of Cadillac and Gary (Deann) Protzman of Caseville; grandchildren Bonnie Retlewski, Greg (Katherine) Retlewski, Evie (Jack) Kamphouse, Nick Protzman, Kyle (Katie) Protzman and Krista (Nicholas) Leipprandt; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother Robert (Patricia) Protzman of Georgia.
Bruce D. Protzman, 93, of Caseville, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Bruce was born at home in Elkton on August 4, 1925 to the late Delcon and Catherine (Hazel) Protzman. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1943 and enlisted in the US Army, serving in Japan during World War II. He married Evelyn Look August 19, 1950 at Hayes Methodist Church; she preceded him in death on July 19, 2017. He was a retired lifelong diary farmer, active in his industry and community. He was formerly involved with the MMPA, TAT Board, Chandler Twp Zoning Board, Caseville American Legion, Hayes United Methodist Church and various other dairy boards.
Name: Lawrence Schultz
Age: 84
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: December 01, 2018
Larry is survived by his son Ray (Connie) Schultz of Houston, 5 grandchildren: Aaron, Melissa, Stephen, Kyle, Austin, 3 great grandchildren: Camden, Audrey, Sophia, a brother Charles Schultz of Hubbard Lake and a sister Carol Riley of Elkton. He was preceded in death by his son Carl Schultz.
Funeral Services for Larry will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11 am at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation for Larry will be on Saturday, beginning at 9 am until time of services at 11 am. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Lawrence Schultz, age 84 of Port Hope, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1934 in Detroit to the late Herbert and Anne (Atherton) Schultz. Larry served in the US Navy, in the Korean Conflict, from 1950-1953. He and Wanda Crews were united in marriage on September 1, 1955 in Highland Park. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2011. Larry was a member of the AmVets Post 115 of Port Hope, the Grindstone Port hope Sportsmen Club, and enjoyed hunting and playing cards, especially euchre.
Name: Ronald A. Horiski
Age: 72
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: November 30, 2018
Date of Birth: May 20, 1946
Date of Passing: November 20, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The memorial Mass for Ron will be 11:00 am Friday, November 30 at St. John Catholic church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Ron’s family will greet friends at St. John Catholic Church on Friday from 10:00 am until the mass at 11:00 am. Memorials have been requested to Ron’s family, care of his wife Terry. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Ron’s family.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Terry of Summerfield, FL; one son, Ronald A. Horiski Jr. and his wife, Katerina of Ocala, FL; two daughters, Renee T. Morell and her husband, Ken, of Ubly, Robin L. Daniel and her husband James of Warren; siblings, Jan Becking of Bad Axe, Patricia Stiff of Bad Axe, Don Horiski of Bach, MI, Jim (Laurie) Horiski of Bad Axe, Nancy Tait of Kingston, Leanne (Lee) Horiski of Caro; Step-Siblings, Ed (Judy) Peyerk, JoAnne McConnel, Daniel (Charlotte) Peyerk, Kevin (Joanne) Peyerk, Maryanne Peyerk (John) of Ray, MI; over 100 nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, step parents, Ed and Ester (Bucholtz) Peyerk, his siblings, Delores Horiski, Jacquelin Talaski, Betty Jurgess, Ken Horiski; step siblings, Joan (Omar) Robarts, Jerry Peyerk, Gene Peyerk, Brian Peyerk.
Mr. Ronald A. Horiski Sr., 72 of Summerfield, FL and formerly of Harbor Beach passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Ocala, FL. He was born on May 20, 1946 in Detroit to the late Leo and Gertrude (Zagorski) Horiski. He married Terry A. Peyerk on August 6, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. Ron was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving in Vietnam on the USS St. Paul CA73. He owned and operated Horiski Masonry. He also worked as an electrician at E-1 in Ocala, FL. Ron enjoyed playing poker with their amazing friends, Mike and Kathy Calcagni and spoiling his puppy, Rosco.
Name: George P. Hawley
Age: 78
Hometown: Minden City, MI
Funeral Date: November 25, 2018
Date of Birth: October 25, 1945
Date of Passing: November 19, 2018
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
The memorial service for George will be at 12 noon Sunday, November 25 at the Minden City Town Hall. His family will greet visitors from 11:00 am until the service at noon. Memorials have been requested to George’s family, care of his wife, Lois. Care has been entrusted to the Smigielski Funeral Home in Minden City. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for George’s family.
George is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois of Minden City; three sons, Jack (Lisa) Hawley of Fayette, OH, Leonard Hawley and George Hawley Jr., both of Minden City; six daughters, Tammy Hawley of Minden City, Patty (Doug) Barnes of Snover, Robin (Ron) Volmering of Harbor Beach, Billi (Rodney) Armstead of Riley, Ann (Dan) Paehlig of Ruth, Amy (Eber Hollinshead) Hawley of Cass City; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; several neighbor kids who called him Papa; two brothers, Jim (Kim) Hawley of Arizona City, AZ, Ron (Pam) Hawley of Cass City; one sister, Sandy (Wil) Craig of Gagetown; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. George was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Mark, one sister, Diane Smith, infant sons, William and Raymond; infant grandsons, Derek and Daryl.
He was born on October 25, 1945 in Caro to the late Leonard C. and Colleen P. (Thorp) Hawley. He married Lois Thompson on November 7, 1970 at the Owendale Methodist Church. George was a graduate of Cass City Elementary School. He attended Cass City Thunder Road and Owendale Speedway. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, word searches, crossword puzzles, playing euchre and checkers and sitting under a tree visiting with family and neighbors.
Name: Marion L. Smaglinski
Age: 87
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI.
Funeral Date: November 24, 2018
Date of Birth: July 25, 1931
Date of Passing: November 19, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial for Marion will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Hubert Parish in Rapson. Rev. Robert Howe, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00-8:00 pm and Saturday at St. Joseph Church from 10:00-10:45 am. Memorials have been requested to Marion’s family, care of Marvin Smaglinski. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Marion’s family.
Marion is survived by her children, Gerald of Indianapolis, IN, Janet (Marvin) Kramer of Harbor Beach, Charlet (Thomas) Essenmacher of Los Lunas, NM, Marvin Smaglinski of Harbor Beach, Richard (Stacy) Smaglinski of Canal Fulton, OH, Susan (Jeffery) Lange of Bad Axe; 28 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; two sisters, Georgeana (Meinard) Guza of Bad Axe, Andrea Piotrowski of Clinton Twp., one sister-in-law, Genevieve Horvet of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Barbara Smaglinski; one grandson,, Jeffery Smaglinski; in-laws, Beatrice and Joseph Gosdzinski, Clarence, Eugene and Phillip Smaglinski, Kenneth Horvet, James Piotrowski.
Marion L. Smaglinski, 87 of Harbor Beach passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born July 25, 1931 in Ubly to the late Edward and Edna (Salowitz) Paionk. She married Frank A. Smaglinski on May 28, 1949 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2005. Marion was a graduate of a country school. She was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Hubert Parish in Rapson since 1950 and was a former member of the St. Rita Altar Society. Marion enjoyed baking, canning, playing cards and crocheting afghans.
Name: Beverly Jean Vandervennet
Age: 75
Hometown: Bad Axe,MI
Funeral Date: November 24, 2018
Date of Birth: September 27, 1943
Date of Passing: November 19, 2018
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Beverly will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Kenneth Lueke officiating. Per her wishes, cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel and on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. A special thanks to Compassus Hospice of Cass City for the love and compassion given to Beverly. Memorials may be offered to the music fund at Our Savior Lutheran Church or to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Beverly is survived by her husband, Fred Vandervennet of Bad Axe; her sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Parks of Milford and James Parks (special friend, Suzanne) of Waterford; her brother, Ronald (Randie) Clark of Bad Axe; and her sisters, LaDonna (Merlin) Little of Rogers City and Judith (Robert) Pray of Lake St. Helen. She is also survived by her step sons, Frederick (Tina) Vandervennet and Brian Vandervennet; step daughter, Linda Vandervennet (fiancé Bruce); 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Beverly Jean Vandervennet, 75, of Bad Axe, passed away on November 19, 2018 at Scheurer Hospital under hospice care. Beverly was born in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Arthur W. and Phyllis (Liedke) Clark on September 27, 1943. On August 20, 1988, she married Frederick J. Vandervennet at the Bad Axe United Methodist Church. Beverly was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, where she also enjoyed singing in the choir. She was the secretary and bookkeeper at Huron Medical Care Facility for 23 years; worked for the City of Wayne for 13 years, where she was the Employee of the Year for the last 4 years before retiring in 2002; and was the secretary for MacAlpine Funeral Home for 10 years, retiring in 2013; where she is greatly missed. In her spare time, she enjoyed working outside on her flowers and spending time with her family and friends.
Name: Archie Peplinski
Age: 99
Hometown: Ruth
Funeral Date: November 24, 2018
Date of Birth: April 10, 1919
Date of Passing: November 18, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial for Archie will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 24 at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Isidore Parish in Parisville. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home on Friday from 2:00-8:00 pm and Saturday at St. Mary Church from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a joint rosary Friday evening at 7:00 pm by the St. Isidore Men’s Club and the Ruth Knights of Columbus. Memorials have been requested to Archie’s family, care of Virgil Peplinski. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Archie’s family.
Archie is survived by his nephew, Virgil Peplinski and his wife, Delphine of Ruth; many nieces; one brother, Ernest and his wife, Lorraine of Novi; one sister, Irene Zalewski of Northville; one sister-in-law, Leona Peplinski of Ruth. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Edmund and Elmer; sisters, Bertha Vincent, Emily Kopinski, Mary Maraj, Selma Danielski, Alma Osentoski and Elsie Peruski.
Mr. Archie “Uncle Archie†Peplinski, 99 of Ruth, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. He was born on April 10, 1919 in Ruth to the late Joseph and Lucy (Woyciechowski) Peplinski. He married Regina Wloch on July 30, 1966 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. She preceded him in death on January 2, 2008. Archie was a graduate of Paris #1 Country School. He was a proud veteran, serving for four years in the US Army Air Corp, serving during the China, Berma and India Theater. He was a member and past Commander of the Parisville VFW Post #5740. He was a Civilian Conservation Corp worker. He was employed in Detroit for Packer’s Motor Car. After returning to Paris Township, Archie farmed and worked for Booms Construction for 25 years, retiring in 1981. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Isidore Parish in Parisville, where he was a member and past president of the Men’s Club. He was also a member of the St. Mary Building Committee and spent many years working the church chicken dinners. Archie was an honorary member of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council #3823.
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