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.
Name: June Ann Tenbusch
Age: 75
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: November 21, 2018
Date of Birth: January 22, 1943
Date of Passing: November 17, 2018
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Service will be held at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, MI on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Doug Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the service time at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made to the Family Discretionary Fund. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
June is survived by her three children, Paula (Chris) Winkel of Harbor Beach, Diane (Neil) Messing of Elkton, and Floyd (Lois) Tenbusch of Ruth; ten grandchildren, Anna (Mark) Klawon of Ubly, Wanda (Jeff) Skinner of Ubly, Richard (Naomi) Winkel of White Cloud, MN, Angie (Scott) Krueger of Cass City, Nathan (Danielle) Messing of Owendale, Jenny (John) Learman of Harbor Beach, Jessica (Scott) Dalton of Grand Rapids, Corey (Rachel) Messing of Pigeon, Travis (Tiffany) Tenbusch of Ruth, and Nehemiah (Lauren Hass) Messing of Elkton; nineteen great grandchildren, Chelsey, Tyler, Emily, Isaiah, Dylan, Olivia, Boaz, Jasmine, McKayla, Jeremiah, Miriam, MaRiyha, Micah, Lydia, Violet, Shayla, Saige, Hazel and Jared; and one great-great grandchild Mason. Also survived by her siblings, Elsie Banghart of Florida and Clevland “Dan†Watson of Curtis. And Brother-in-law Russell (Diane) Tenbusch of Port Huron, and Sister-in-law Marcela Walters of Harbor Beach, Sister-in-law Patricia Tenbusch of Jonesboro, IN, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; Earl and Hazel Norton: Farther and Mother-in-Law Allan and Bernice Tenbusch; Brothers-in-law Allen and Michael Tenbusch and James Walters and niece Mary Cipollone.
June Ann Tenbusch, age 75 of Harbor Beach, MI went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Covenant Harrison Hospital of Saginaw, MI surrounded by her family. June was born on January 22, 1943 in Lansing,MI the daughter of the late Earl and Hazel (Anderson) Norton. She was united in marriage at Saint Anthony Church in Helena, MI to Floyd Bernard Tenbusch on December 29, 1959. Floyd preceded her in death on April 19, 2013. From a young age June enjoyed decorating cakes, quilting, painting and many other crafts. She spent a lifetime sharing her creativity with many friends, family and acquaintances. She decorated countless wedding, shower and birthday cakes. She ensured each grandchild was given a quilt and oil painting which were bright, vibrant colors just like her personality. She also had a love for playing cards. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Bad Axe Senior Center. However, her greatest joy came from spending time with her loving family. A smile would come to her face when she was able to share her interest of crafting and her strong faith in God.
Name: Agnes T. Kucharczyk
Age: 84
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: November 21, 2018
Date of Birth: August 13, 1934
Date of Passing: November 16, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 21 at St. Mary Catholic church, St. Isidore Parish in Parisville. Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk, pastor of St. John XXIII Parish will be officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 2:00-8:00 pm and Wednesday at St. Mary Church from 10:00-11:0 am. There will be a joint rosary Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 pm by the Daughters of Isabella and St. Isidore Rosary Sodality. Memorials have been requested to Agnes’ family, care of Mary Jane Pierson. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Agnes’ family.
Agnes is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harold of Ubly; six children, Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk of Hemlock/Merrill, Gerald (Tammy) Kucharczyk of Evart, Carl Kucharczyk of Ubly, Mary Jane (Keith) Pierson of Minden City, Gloria (Robert Jr.) Trigger of Carsonville, Gary (Renae) Kucharczyk of Minden City; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Kucharczyk.
Mrs. Agnes T. Kucharczyk, 84 of Ubly, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. She was born on August 13, 1934 in Ruth to the Late Theodore and Petronella (Hessling) Geiger. She married Harold Kucharczyk on August 28, 1954 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Agnes was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul High School. She worked on the family farm and for several local cafes as a server. Agnes received her CNA certificate from St. Clair Community College and worked for local nursing homes caring for residents. She was a bus driver for the Ubly Community Schools and also worked for Hamill Manufacturing in Ubly. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Isidore Parish in Parisville where she served as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of the St. Isidore Rosary Sodality. She was a member of the Daughter of Fidelis Regina Circle #608. Agnes enjoyed local shopping trips, all people and animals, playing cards, polka music and dancing, quilting with her family.
Name: Marga L. McKillop
Age: 95
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: September 18, 1923
Date of Passing: November 16, 2018
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements through the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde, MI. Margaret’s family wishes to thank the staff at Country Gardens and McLaren Hospice for all their loving care. A celebration of Margaret’s life will take place during the summer of 2019. Memorials can be sent to either Hospice or Country Gardens.
Margaret L. McKillop is survived by her children, Kathleen (Guy) Periard, Port Austin,MI; Judith (Joseph) St. George, Clarkston, Robert Scott McKillop, Port Austin,MI; and Janet (Stephen) Smith of Bloomfield Hills, MI. Also surviving are her grandchildren; Amy Weatherwax, Rick (Guy, Jr.) Periard, Jennifer Richardson, Timothy Periard, Carie Kotz, Lisa St. George, Robin Weatherwax, Adam St. George, Bennett Smith, Kevin Smith, Eleanor Smith, and Mary McKillop. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Noah, Reagan, Alix, Max, Nora, Dylan, Ella, Alaina, Emily, Corinne, Emmett, and Sawyer. She is survived by one brother, Raymond, and two sisters, Gloria Anderson and Carolyn Sanzobrin. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Margaret L. McKillop, 95, of Port Austin, MI died peacefully Friday evening, November 16, 2018 at Country Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Pigeon, Michigan, her home since January, 2018. She had been under hospice care since October 19th. She was born the daughter of the late Dominic (Dick) F. and Cecile L. (Lucy) (Gerardo) Berta on September 18, 1923 in Highland Park, Michigan. She and Robert S. McKillop were married in Highland Park on March 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on August 11, 1995. While Robert served in the Army during WWII, she had graduated from the College of Education at Wayne State University and taught elementary school in Detroit for 4 years. Years later she substituted in the Ferndale School District. Margie and Bob moved to Port Austin from Pleasant Ridge, Michigan in 1994, after buying her parents’ house. They continued the tradition of having extended family summer holiday picnics in their yard, which continues to this day. She was a former member of Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church in Ferndale, Michigan. After moving near Port Austin she became a member of Kinde Presbyterian Church.
Name: Joan Marie McPhail
Age: 72
Hometown: Owendale, MI
Funeral Date: November 20, 2018
Date of Birth: August 19, 1946
Date of Passing: November 16, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
She is survived by her daughter Michelle O’Hern and her husband Andrew of Mesa, Arizona; granddaughter Lauren and grandson Christopher O’Hern; sister Jean Logue of Caro, MI; nephews James (Michelle) Grannell and Shawn Grannell; nieces Kelly Albin and Michelle (Nick) Serra; and 7 great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, November 20th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton, MI with Rev. William Cleland officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Sebewaing, MI. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Owendale United Methodist Church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Joan Marie McPhail, 72, of Owendale, MI, died at home Friday, November 16, 2018. Joan was born August 19, 1946 in Bad Axe, MI to the late Matthew and Margaret (Bambach) Fritz. She graduated from Laker High School, MI in 1964. She married Robert John McPhail June 18, 1966 in Linkville, MI; he preceded her in death November 11, 2003. Joan was a nurse at Hills & Dales General Hospital in Cass City, MI until the arrival of her only daughter Michelle on October 25, 1969. She has provided daycare for many children throughout her lifetime. Among her favorite pastimes were gardening, cooking and spending time with family.
Name: Barbara Jean Limberger
Age: 77
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: November 18, 2018
Services will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call for visitation at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 6 – 8 pm or Sunday 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
Barbara is survived by her husband, Larry Limberger of Cass City. One son - Cory Limberger of Cass City. Four sisters – Dolores Smeaton of La Porte, IN., Grace Shepherd of Bad Axe, Sandra (Gregg) Nicholas of Bad Axe and Diane (George) Messing of Ruth. Three grandchildren – Alexis Limberger of Florida, Brooklyn Limberger of Cass City and Landon Limberger of Cass City. Barbara was preceded in death by: Two sons – Kevin Limberger and Lonnie Limberger. One brother – Robert Cove.
Barbara Jean Limberger, age 77, of Cass City passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Barbara was born on May 24, 1941 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Irvin and Helen (Rifenbark) Cove. Barbara married Lawrence Limberger on March 28, 1961 in Fort Knox, KY. Barbara loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed traveling and especially loved being with her family and grandchildren.
Name: James J. Mazure
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: November 17, 2018
A memorial Mass will be on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lake Huron Church, Holy Name of Mary Parish with a gathering beginning at 10:00 AM. According to his wishes, his remains were donated to Wayne State University School of Medicine. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Our Lady of Lake Huron School or to the Holy Name of Mary Parish. Local Arrangements by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife, Carol, 5 children – Lillian (Daniel) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Glenn (Stephanie) Mazure of Bad Axe, Wade (Judy) Mazure of Harbor Beach, Neil (Laurie) Mazure of Harbor Beach, and Loren (Lori) Mazure of Harbor Beach, 24 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1 sister Lorraine (Harry) Ganse of Pennsylvania, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Alice Mazure, siblings Gertrude (Leonard) Wolschleger, Melvin (Virginia) Mazure, Rose (Gordon) Cooper & Ray (Barb) Mazure.
James J. Mazure, 81, of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully at Thumb McLaren Hospital under hospice care on November 14, 2018. He was born on March 5, 1937 to the late Frank & Alice (Buchkowski) Mazure. He was a graduate of Our Lady of Lake Huron School, and served in the US Army. Jim was united in marriage to Carol Geiger on October 19, 1957. Together they farmed until his retirement, and for the last 11 years they spent winters at their home in Winter Haven, Fl. Jim loved playing games, especially euchre, pinochle, pay the old lady, and dominoes, and spending time with his family.
Name: Barbara Ann Nim
Age: 73
Hometown: Pigeon, MI.
Funeral Date: November 16, 2018
Date of Birth: June 11, 1945
Date of Passing: November 13, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Kinde, with Rev. Larry Loree Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm Friday at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the services. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her husband Allen; children Andrew (Sherrie) of Mt. Pleasant, Aaron (Jennifer) of Tennessee and Allison of Ferndale; grandchildren Alyssa, Breanna and AJ; sisters Mary (Steve) Koss of Oak Park, Rebecca (Gary) Ferguson of White Lake and Lisa (James) Watts of Westland. She was preceded in death by her sister Linda Harris.
Barbara Ann Nim, 73, of Pigeon, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 under hospice care. She was born June 11, 1945 in Minden, West Virginia to the late Pete and Virginia (Lightfoot) Munoz. She graduated from Detroit’s Western High School in 1963 and worked for S.S. Kresge before getting married. She married Allen Nim March 31, 1978 in Detroit. They moved from Detroit to Huron County in 1993. She worked locally at Season’s Change until retirement. She enjoyed spending time at the cabin in Skidway Lake. She loved her family and everyone she met became a friend.
Name: Renee Kretzschmer
Age: 59
Hometown: Petersburg, FL, formerly of Caseville
Funeral Date: November 17, 2018
Date of Birth: September 09, 1959
Date of Passing: November 11, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, November 17th at Hayes United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to be used at the family’s discretion. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by daughter Amy Leipprandt of Pigeon and son J.D. (Lydia) Leipprandtof Saginaw; grandchildren, Shania Drake, Alexis and Dustin Leipprandt, Will, Wesley, Weston and Abigail Leipprandt; siblings Michael Kretzschmer of Caseville, Debra (Timothy) Leipprandt of Elkton, Jeffrey (Judy) Kretzschmer of Honor, Kim Kretzschmer of Elkton and Steve Kretzschmer of Caseville. Renee is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews and friends. Renee is preceded in death by her parents Dale and Lorraine Kretzschmer and nieces Kristi and Ashley Leipprandt
Renee Kretzschmer, 59, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Caseville, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Care Center of Pinellas Park, Florida. She was born September 9, 1959 in Bad Axe to the late Dale and Lorraine (Schweitzer) Kretzschmer. She attended Caseville Public School. Renee spent many hours serving at a food pantry and soup kitchen in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Name: Elizabeth M. Schlabach
Age: 96
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: April 03, 1922
Date of Passing: November 08, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Private burial was held at Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Ean Green officiating. Memorials may be made to the Community Wesleyan Church. Champagne Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Elizabeth is survived by her children Priscilla Bach of Florida, Mary Lee (James) Popham of Bad Axe, Jeffrey of Pigeon, Randy (Judy) of Saginaw, Rebecca of Florida, Brent of Pigeon, Elizabeth (Redford) Maust of Indiana and Robert of New Mexico; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandchildren Taera and Travis, and siblings Ila, Wilfred, Jeanette, Robert and twin brother Kenneth.
Elizabeth M. Schlabach, 96, of Elkton, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Elizabeth and her twin brother Kenneth were born April 3, 1922 in Harbor Beach to the late Wilford and Marion (Muter) Coulston. She graduated from Harbor BeachHigh School and attended County Normal School. She married Clyde Schlabach on November 11, 1944 in Harbor Beach; he preceded her in death October 27, 2000. Elizabeth taught at several Huron County rural schools. She was a member of the Community Wesleyan Church in Elkton. She enjoyed time spent baking.
Name: Larry James Silver
Age: 70
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 13, 2018
Date of Birth: September 14, 1948
Date of Passing: November 07, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The funeral service for Larry will be 12 noon Tuesday, November 13 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the service at noon. Burial will be in the Elkland Township Cemetery in Cass City. Memorials have been requested to Larry's family, care of his daughter, Tiffany Silver. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Larry's family.
Larry is survived by two daughters, Tiffany (Jason Baker) Silver of Midland, MI, Lindsay (Andrew Hollembaek) Silver of Las Vegas, NV, one granddaughter from Andy and Lindsay, Elzada Hollembaek, one brother Richard (Mary) Silver of Albuquerque, NM, and one sister, Barbara (David) Danby of Tuscon, AZ.
Mr. Larry James Silver, 70 of Bad Axe, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2018. He was born on September 14, 1948 in Bad Axe, MI to the late George and Reva (Davis) Silver. Larry was a graduate of Ubly High School. He served two years in the US Navy before going to work at Labadie in Bay City in the body shop. He was eventually promoted to body shop manager and spent 18 years with Labadie, before joining Farm Bureau Insurance Company as an auto insurance adjuster. He was still employed with Farm Bureau up until his death. Larry enjoyed building model trains, collecting and firing guns, watching Westerns and NASCAR on TV, attending tractor pulls, as well as playing Euchre. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Name: Maria Carmella Brown
Age: 89
Hometown: Port Austin, MI.
Funeral Date: November 10, 2018
Funeral Mass for Maria Brown will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 am in St. Michael’s Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin. Visitation will be at the Knoblock Funeral Home on Friday from 3:00 – 8:00 and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the Mass at 11:00 am. There will be a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Maria is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert and three children: Robert (Deborah) Brown of Carrollton, TX, Paula Satchell of Loveland, CO, and Therese (Joel) Tanski of Libertyville, IL. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sarah Brown, Kevin Satchell, Kelsey Satchell, Kit Satchell, Klaire Satchell, Jessica Tanski, Patrick Tanski and great-grandchildren: Elisabeth Gehfeld, Kimber Satchell, Kason Satchell, and Jack Satchell. Also surviving are her siblings, Joseph Squillace and Anna Amicone. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Brown and her brothers, Stephen and Michael Squillace.
Maria Carmella Brown, 89, of Port Austin died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in her home. She was born on July 22, 1929, the daughter of Frank and Paulina (Mazza) Squillace in Jersey City, New Jersey. Maria and Robert Brown were married in Detroit, Michigan on August 20, 1955. Maria was a 1979 graduate of Oakland University earning an BA Degree in English and Masters in education there. She taught at Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, retiring from teaching in 1987. She and Robert moved from Sterling Heights to Port Austin in 1992. They were summer residents in Port Austin from 1982-1992. She enjoyed both reading and writing.
Name: Michael L. Eilers
Age: 64
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: November 10, 2018
Date of Birth: October 24, 1954
Date of Passing: November 06, 2018
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Christina Eilers and a baby grandson, Seth. A celebration of life service will be 12 noon at the MacAlpine Funeral Home on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at MacAlpine Funeral Home. Memorials may be offered to be used at the family’s discretion. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Michael is survived by his children: Noel Eilers, Marcia (Ken) Storsin, Michael Ryan (Frances) Eilers, and Rory (Amber) Eilers; his grandchildren: Luis, Tyler, Austin, Tre, Nathan, Kayla, Andre’a and Tristan; and one great-grandson, Liam. He is also survived by his siblings: Donald (Gay) Eilers, Alvin (Lynne) Eilers, Barbara Eilers, Charles (Sue) Eilers, David (Jeanne) Eilers, Steven (Sheila) Eilers, Mary (Bob) Corbett, Harold Eilers, Pauline (James) Myler and Donna (Peter) Marik; his special friend, Wilma Grigg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Christina Eilers and a baby grandson, Seth.
Michael L. Eilers, 64, of Pigeon and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away on November 6, 2018 at Scheurer Hospital after a long illness. He was born on October 24, 1954 in Bad Axe to the late Alvin and Christina (Kubacki) Eilers. Michael retired from the Huron County Road Commission. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, hunting, fishing and watching the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.
Name: Jeffrey Millgard
Age: 59
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 06, 2018
Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at a later date in Port Austin Township Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the people at Compassus Hospice for their excellent care and compassion. Also, the family would like to extend their gratitude to the Huron County Medical Care Rehab Center. Memorials may be offered to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton. Arrangements are being handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home. To offer your condolences, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Jim and Gail Millgard of Port Austin. One Brother – Brian (Carol) Millgard of Port Austin. Two Sisters – Pamela (Duane) Weber of Port Austin and Sheryl (Donald) Koroleski of Filion. Nieces and Nephews – April, Michael, Kirsten and Bradley. Three aunts – Renee (Larry) Pulcer of Harbor Beach, Lorraine Ross of Chicago and Lori Parker of Bad Axe. Two uncles – Phil McBride of Elkton and Owen Summerfeld of Traverse City.
Jeffrey was born June 10, 1959 in Bad Axe, son of Jim and Gail (Parker) Millgard. Jeffrey graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1977 and joined the Navy shortly afterward. After discharge, he began painting for Millgard Painting. He doted on his nieces, nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews. He enjoyed golfing with his dad, feeding and watching his birds and caring for his dog Lady. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and running around on his RV. He also enjoyed talking and spending time with his VA buddies.
Name: Edward A. Bumhoffer
Age: 91
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: November 08, 2018
Date of Birth: October 02, 1927
Date of Passing: November 04, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services for Edward A.Bumhoffer will be 11:00am Thursday, November 8th at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church with Rev. Rodney Schwab officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Visitation will be 2-8 Wednesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton and one hour before the service on Thursday at church. Memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Elkton Area Historical Society or the charity of the donor’s choice. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his four children: Gary (Jody) of Escondido, California, Karen of Phoenix, Arizona, Alan (Sharon) of Elkton and Diane (David) Milton of Elkton; grandchildren Tennille Arnold, Benjamin, David and Katie Bumhoffer and Eric (Alex) and Ryan Milton. He was preceded in death by his brothers Carl and Leonard and sisters Mary Bambach and Gertrude Metzger.
Edward A. Bumhoffer, 91, of Elkton, MI, went to be with his Lord Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, MI. Ed was born October 2, 1927 at home in Oliver Township, MI to the late Anton and Catherine (Metzger) Bumhoffer. He attended the Oliver #5 (Weiss) CountrySchool, graduating from Elkton High School in 1945. After serving in the US Army of Occupation following World War II, he was discharged in June 1947. Ed helped on the family farm and later was employed by Brown’s Produce in Bad Axe, MI. On April 7, 1951 he was united in marriage to Anna M. Meininger of Gagetown, MI at New Salem Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, MI making their home in Elkton; she preceded him in death June 28, 2013. In July of 1958 Ed was appointed Postmaster of Elkton and served faithfully in that position until his retirement in February 1988. He was a life-long member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher for many years and holding various elected offices in the church most of his life. In addition he was a member and former officer of the Elkton Rotary Club, Elkton Civic Organization, a life member of Elkton VFW Post #6013, Huron County TRIAD member, and was a past president of the Elkton Area Historical Society.
Name: Dorothy M. McArdle
Age: 94
Hometown: Colfax Township, MI
Funeral Date: November 08, 2018
Date of Birth: January 12, 1924
Date of Passing: November 04, 2018
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Mac Chapel
Funeral service for Dorothy will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Rob Howe officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to be used at the family’s discretion. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her daughter, Linda McArdle-Oeschger and her husband, Dale, of Bay Port; her daughter-in-law, Marla McArdle of Hillsdale; her grandchildren: Corey Oeschger and his wife, Sarah; Christopher Oeschger and his wife, Katie; Jacklyn McArdle and Jessica Butler and her husband, Dustin; her three great-grandchildren: Clara, Oliver, and William. Her great grandchildren were the apple of her eye and she looked forward to their visits. She was anticipating the arrival of great-grandchild #4. Dorothy is also survived by many nieces and nephews including Gail, Lori, Renee and the late Charlene McBride. Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Dennis McArdle; her brothers, Leland, Carl and Don; and her sister, Buelah.
She was born on January 12, 1924 in Colfax Township to the late James and Fayme (Ball) Leckenby. On February 8, 1947, she married the love of her life, Robert F. McArdle at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2015. Dorothy was a skilled seamstress. She was an avid reader, loved to play scrabble and enjoyed quilting. She loved to travel and camp with family and the Good Sam’s Club.
Name: Paul A. Smihal
Age: 77
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: November 17, 2018
Date of Birth: September 21, 1941
Date of Passing: November 02, 2018
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. A Memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Michael’s Church in Port Austin with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. A gathering will be at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to St. Roch Church/Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish or to Heartland Hospice. Condolences can be shared at www.maclapinefuneralhome.com
Paul is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Smihal; his children: Paula Weidig and her husband, Owen; Jackie Gleason and her partner, John Dale; Tony Smihal and his wife, Ann Marie; Norma Smihal and her husband, Marshall and Stephen Smihal and his wife, Jessica. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Beth Shimola and her husband, Howard and Christine Widrich and her husband, Ira; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Paul A. Smihal, 77, of Port Austin, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2018 under hospice care at St. Roch’s Rectory. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 21, 1941 to the late Anthony J. and Lauretta (Brinda) Smihal. Paul was an accountant for many years and owned and operated Smihal & Company. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church/Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin and a member of the Saginaw Bay Yacht Club.
Name: David Michael Grifka
Age: 49
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: November 07, 2018
Date of Birth: May 12, 1969
Date of Passing: November 01, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly, Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 1:30-8:00 pm and Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a parish vigil service Tuesday at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Dave’s family, care of his wife, Denise. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Dave’s family.
Dave is survived by his wife of 27 years, Denise of Ubly; his children, Jenna and her fiancé, Nicholas Pagel of Ubly, Jamie Booms and her husband, Matthew of Harbor Beach, Jerry Grifka of Holland, Grace Grifka of Big Rapids; one sister, Tina (Brian) Pysher of Flint; one brother, Darrell (Virginia) VankyGrifka of St. Louis, MO; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anthony and Jackie Koroleski of Kinde and their family; many nieces and nephews, especially Nichole, Adam, Mason Aidan, Drew and Reann. He was preceded in death by one sister, Tammy; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Vivian Rumptz; paternal grandparents, Mike and Agnes Grifka.
Mr. David Michael Grifka, 49 of Ubly, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Dave was born on May 12, 1969 in Bad Axe to the late Jerry and Marie (Rumptz) Grifka. He married Denise Koroleski on April 27, 1991 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. He was a 1987 graduate of Ubly High School and enjoyed being a member of the FFA, playing football and farming. After high school, Dave attended Ferris State University. Once he obtained his electrical license, he began working for Kincaid Electric of Ubly and Maurer Electric of Bad Axe. Shortly after that, he joined Local #58 IBEW and stayed a member for 23 years. He worked for many contractors until he and his wife established Grifka Electric LLC in 2005. They owned and maintained the business for 2 ½ years. From there, Dave worked with many companies as a Project Manager/Estimator, until he found his place at Center-Line Electric. Dave may have never attended Michigan State University, he was a lifelong fan of MSU football and spent every Saturday of the season with family and friends yelling at the television. He coached the Smigielski’s Major League softball team for 5 years with his best friend. He loved camping, golfing, county tours with his buddies, bowling and rabbit hunting in his younger years. Dave was most passionate about spending most of his free time with his loving wife and children.
Name: Thomas R. Will
Age: 62
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 12, 1955
Date of Passing: October 31, 2018
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place 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
Tom is survived by his parents, Tom and Marilyn Will of Harbor Beach, his sister Yvonne Will of Harbor Beach, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Tanya Will.
Thomas R. Will, age 62 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1955 in Flint to Thomas F. and Marilyn (Schlabach) Will.
Name: Minnie Cook
Age: 95
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: November 05, 2018
Funeral Mass will be Monday, November 5, at 11:30 am at Holy Name of Mary Parish [OLLH] in Harbor Beach. Visitation will be at Ramsey Funeral Home on Sunday, November 4, from 2 PM to 8 PM, with the Knights of Columbus leading the rosary at 6 PM, and a Parish Vigil Service at 7 pm. There is also visitation in the church at 10 AM prior to the funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to your favorite charity in Minnie’s name. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Minnie is survived by one sister-in-law, Rita Cook, and Chester Leppek. Minnie is the last of her ten siblings. She was preceded in death by brothers: Lloyd [Lucy], Lou [Irene], Clarence [Clara] Ray [Donna], Eddie [Helen] and John Osentoski and sisters: Anna [Tom] Tanton, Theresa [Peter] Rumptz, Irene [Harold] Lee and Lucille Glowzinski. There are many surviving nieces and nephews who visited Minnie frequently when she moved in 2016 to a loving second home at Country Gardens in Pigeon.
Minnie Cook, age 95, passed away peacefully October 30, 2018 at Country Gardens in Pigeon, MI with family by her side. Minnie was born on March 25, 1923 in Austin Township to the late Laura [Grifka] and Peter Osentoski. Dear husband, Walter, passed away in 2016. She is survived by five children: Marge Lanzi, Lorraine [Dan] Beechuk, Gloria [Charlie] Seitz, Clare [Sue] Cook and Wayne [Linda] Cook. In addition grandchildren: David [Theresa] Lanzi, Paul [Heather] Lanzi, Kimberly [Jason] Brown, Robert [Robyn] Beechuk, Wendy [Glenn] Joslyn, Tyler Cook, Zachary [Sarah] Cook, Jason [Rhonda] Cook, and Alicia [Richard] Dondineau. Minnie is great-grandmother to Josh Maloney, Jessica Joslyn, Tom, Natalie and Katie Lanzi, Tenley and Carson Cook, Colin Beechuk, Bruce and Grayson Cook and Roman Dondineau. Lulu Maloney is Minnie’s great-great granddaughter. Minnie worked in the Detroit auto industry and was one of the original Rosie the Riveters. Walter and Minnie were united in marriage on October 13, 1945 in Ubly, Michigan. After 40 years of farming [right beside her husband], they retired in 1985. Minnie was a life time member of OLLH Church. She enjoyed the Port Hope and Harbor Beach Senior Clubs. She and Walter enjoyed traveling in their retirement. They could be seen frequently enjoying polka dancing. Primarily, Minnie just loved people and would enjoy visiting most of all. She provided a beautiful, loving home with abundant food and conversation.
Name: Leroy James Page
Age: 74
Hometown: Ruth
Funeral Date: November 03, 2018
Date of Birth: August 12, 1944
Date of Passing: October 29, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 3 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Holy apostles Parish in Ruth. Rev. Christopher Coman, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 1:30-8:00 pm and on Saturday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church from 10:00-10:45 am. There will be a rosary recited Friday evening at 7:00 pm by the Holy Apostles Usher’s Club. Memorials have been requested to Leroy’s family, care of Michael Page. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Leroy’s family.
Leroy is survived by three children, Michael Page of DeForest, Wisc., Marcella (Rafael Guerrera) Johnson of Chicago, Ill., Mark (Eric Parrilla) Page of Milwaukee, Wisc.; one grandson, Daniel Michalski of DeForest, Wisc.; one brother, Joseph (Gladys) Page; four sisters, Bertha Kramer, Florence Horetski, Marian (Francis) Mazure, Rose Ann (Craig) Lawson. He was preceded in death by one grandson, James Sukowatey, four brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Leroy James Page, 74 of Ruth, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Henry Ford Detroit Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1944 in Ruth to the late David and Christina (Booms) Page. Leroy was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul High School. He was employed at Tower (aka Active) and was a mail carrier for 44 years, retiring in 2015. He was a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth since 1987 where he was a very active member of the Usher’s Club. Leroy enjoyed the accordion, farming, playing euchre, Uno, checkers and visiting with dear family and friends.
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