Name: James S. Musser
Age: 84
Hometown: Shelby Towsnhip, MI
Funeral Date: December 11, 2019
Date of Birth: March 13, 1935
Date of Passing: December 05, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Visitation 2-8pm Tuesday, December 10th at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 VanDyke (South of 11 Mile Road or the I-696 expressway), Center Line, Michigan. Funeral Mass 10:00am Wednesday, December 11th at St Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Twp., MI 48315, with Msgr. John Kasza presiding. There will be a visitation on Thursday from 11:00am to Noon at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon, followed by burial at 12:30 in Saint Roch Cemetery, Caseville. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; children Laura (William) Mahler, Beverly (the late Norm) Moore, Denise Terrell, James (Maria) Musser Jr., and Susan (Robert) Sandoffsky; caring grandfather of 12; cherished great-grandfather of 3. He was preceded in death by daughter Janet and brother Martin Musser Jr.
James S. Musser, 84, of Shelby Twp, formerly of Caseville, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Macomb County. Jim was born March 13, 1935 in Detroit to the late Martin and Laura (Hemmila) Musser. He graduated from Busch High School in Center Line in 1953. He was a United States Veteran of the Army. He married Mary Ann Tranchida on July 12, 1958 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Center Line. James retired after 37 years in the IBEW 58.
Name: Trudy Ann Brenner
Age: 73
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: December 14, 2019
Date of Birth: July 16, 1946
Date of Passing: December 04, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, December 14th at Bay Port Community of Christ with High Priest Terry Brown officiating. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Joe; sons Rick (Melinda) of Bay Port and Rodney of Elkton; grandchildren Chelsea (Michael Naranjo), Justin, and Tristan; great-grandchildren Sebastian, Spencer and Kovu; siblings Sherry (Doug) Roberts, Julie (Greg) Craig, James Maurer, and Randy Maurer. She was preceded in death by her sisters Connie Arntz, Linda Ferris and Delphine Anderson, and brothers Don and Rick Maurer.
Trudy was born July 16, 1946 in Bad Axe to the late Vincent and Evelyn (Bannick) Maurer. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1964. On September 18, 1964 she married Joseph Brenner in Verona. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, anything with four legs or feathers and reading a good book.
Name: Frank C. Plevnia
Age: 91
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 07, 2019
Date of Birth: October 04, 1928
Date of Passing: December 04, 2019
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 7 at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Isidore Parish in Parisville. Rev. Christopher Coman of Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth will officiate. Frank’s final resting place will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 7 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville from 9:30-10:45 am. If you wish to offer a donation in Franks’ memory, please consider directing memorials to St. Isidore Parish.
Frank is survived by his nieces and nephews; Pamela (Gordon) Sullens of AZ, Patricia (Stephen) Ulfig of Bad Axe, Mary Plevnia (Tim Brown) of NC, Dr. Julie (Col. Anthony Hartsook) Plevnia of CO, Debra (Dave) Armbruster of Pigeon, Claude (Denise) Puvalowski of Ruth, Loraine (Bill) Goretski of Port Austin, Diane Puvalowski of Bad Axe; one sister-in-law, Virginia Plevnia of Bad Axe. Frank was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Plevnia Jr; one sister, Mary Ann Puvalowski; one niece, Jean Helewski; one brother-in-law, Bernard Puvalowski.
Mr. Frank C. Plevnia, 91 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his residence. Frank was born in Harbor Beach on October 4, 1928 to the late Edward and Romanda (Kucharczyk) Plevnia Sr. Frank was a graduate of a country school. When he was young, he started to farm with his family and then continued on his own until he retired in 1999. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Isidore Parish, St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Frank enjoyed playing cards, watching TV and reading the paper.
Name: Walter B. Galat
Age: 73
Hometown: Grindstone City, MI.
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: February 26, 1946
Date of Passing: December 03, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
There will be a private family service. Champagne Funeral Chapel in handling the cremation.
He is survived by his wife Diane; children Wally (Andrea), Maria, Jonathan (Jessica), Courtney (Leo) VanValkenburgh and Heather; 13 grandchildren; brother Paul (Patty) and sister Nadia.
Walter B. Galat, 73, of Grindstone City, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at home under hospice Care. Wally was born February 26, 1946 in Germany to the late Michael and Maria Galat. He immigrated to the US as a young child with his family settling in Michigan. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Warren. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. He married Diane Mayewski on October 24, 1984 in Centerline. He enjoyed cooking, especially smoking meats and barbequing. He shot pool for several local leagues.
Name: Arley J. Mausolf
Age: 84
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 06, 2019
Funeral mass for Arley will be Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Arley will be on Thursday, from 2-8 pm 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 11:30 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Thursday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Harbor Beach Community School or Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her 4 children: Sherry (Calvin) Cook of harbor Beach, Gary (Kim) Mausolf of Chandler, AZ, Sue (Duane) Lange of Marlette, Greg (Denise) Mausolf of Troy, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, her brother: Larry (Reta) Wehner, sister Beverly Gorney , brother Clare (Marjorie) Wehner, and was preceded in death by a brother Jerry Wehner and sister Gloria Sherman.
ARLEY J. MAUSOLF, age 84 of Harbor Beach, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. She was born on July 18, 1935 in Harbor Beach to the late Clarence and Adlene (Booms) Wehner. Arley and Donald Mausolf were united in marriage on November 10, 1956 in Harbor Beach. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Donald preceded her in death in 2014. Arley was an employee of the Harbor Beach Community Schools for many years as an Elementary Para Professional, where she enjoyed working with children. Arley was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. She enjoyed the outdoors, walking, gardening, riding her bike and spending time with her family.
Name: Ronald H. Gransden
Age: 80
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: December 06, 2019
Date of Birth: March 24, 1939
Date of Passing: December 01, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will 11:00am Friday, December 6th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville with Rev. Chris Suggitt officiating. Friends and family may gather at the church beginning at 10:00am Friday. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his wife Jean; children Joy (Randy) Kinsey of Montana, Vicki Cozzens of Montana, and Lisa (Dave) Vipperman of Highland; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Brockway and Brenda Fortin; his great-niece, his little sweetheart, Lyndsey Bolzman, and many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Jennifer, brothers Donald, Keith, and William and sister Winona Taulbee.
Ronald H. Gransden, 80, of Pigeon, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. Ron was born March 24, 1939 in West Highland, Michigan to the late Harry and Gathel (Spangler) Gransden. He married Jean Errer on September 16, 1972 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville. For 47 years he worked as a carpenter in the Pigeon Area. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, hunting and fishing. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville.
Name: Anthony John Torres
Age: 67
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: December 05, 2019
Date of Birth: January 01, 1952
Date of Passing: December 01, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 5:00pm Thursday, December 5th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00pm to the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Tony is survived by his wife Arlene; children Tera (Aaron) of Lapeer, Jason (Nova) of Paige, TX, Maria (Tom) and Alaina (Marc) of Elkton; grandchildren Brianna, Kayla, Daniel, Mia, Richard, Mason, Arriana, Olivia, Jacob and Ian; beloved cat Shadow; siblings Carmen and Mary (Norman) of Mt. Pleasant, Rosie (Wayne) of Canada, Josie (James), Teresa (Bob) and Henry (Diane) of Florida; in-laws Mark (Holly) of Ruth, Dennis (Carol) and Joseph (Donna) of Minden City, Clarence (Kathy) of Seattle, WA, Donna (Ray) of Port Austin, Alan (Lynette) of St. Clair Shores and Christopher of Harbor Beach; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Ashlyn Prill; brother Joe; sister-in-law Karen and his beloved dog Zeke.
Anthony "Tony" John Torres, 67, of Elkton, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at his home with his family by his side. Tony was born on January 1, 1952 in the same home he passed away in to Joe and Josephine (DeHoyos) Torres. Tony was a life long resident of Elkton. He graduated from Laker High School in 1971. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arlene Essenmacher on Valentine's Day in the home they still resided in. He was an active member of the community, coaching Pee Wee football and was an umpire for Little League baseball. Tony owned and operated TNT Landscaping and was employed as a die setter at Tower Automotive. He retired after 40 years due to medical reasons.
Name: Glennda Cieslinski
Age: 68
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: December 04, 2019
Date of Birth: January 17, 1951
Date of Passing: November 30, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 11 am at Good Shepard Parish-St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Officiating will be Fr. Nate Harburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 1 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Wednesday at the church 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
Glennda is survived by her husband of 43 years, John Cieslinski of Ubly. Two sons – Gary (Marie) Cieslinski of Elkton and Joseph (Jennifer) Cieslinski of Ishpeming. One daughter – Amy (Tim) Lightfoot of Bentley. One brother – Charles Coates of South Branch. Glennda also leaves behind 6 grandchildren that knew her as best Mucka: Chantel, Matt and Cheyanne Cieslinski and Ansley, Hannah and Caiden Cieslinski, 1 great-grandchild and 3 grand-dogs Yukon, Turner and Duke. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Gary Coates.
Our beloved and amazing mother, Glennda Cieslinski, age 68, of Ubly, passed away after a 4 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon with family at bedside. Glennda was born in Bad Axe on January 17, 1951, daughter of the late Willet Glenn and Phyllis (Jeffrey) Coates. She married her true love, John Cieslinski on May 8, 1976 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Glennda was an avid quilter. If she was sewing, it was for a quilt. She also, through St. Columbkille Church where she was a member for 43 years, sewed outfits to send to Haiti. Glennda and her husband worked side by side for many years on the family farm. She loved gardening, working on her flowerbeds and spending time with her family and dog (Abby) which she cherished. We would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and the oncology team at Covenant Healthcare especially Dr. Binuh Malhotra and her team.
Name: Robert Edward Prange Sr.
Age: 72
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: October 24, 1947
Date of Passing: November 29, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
He is survived by his life-long friend, Lynette Hahn of Bad Axe. Two daughters – Michelle (Gary) Dewitte of Florida and Heidi (Jim) Stierle of Georgia. One son – Robert Prange, Jr. of Elkton. Four grandchildren- Ryan Dewitte, Cody Dewitte, Jeff Stierle and Alyssa Prange. Four sisters – Marcia Gaffke, Kim (Dennis) Witherspoon, Brenda (Bob) Carlson and Sheila (Mike) Jurgess. Many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Marguerite Wagner. Infant son – Donald Prange. One brother-in-law – Larry Gaffke.
Robert Edward Prange, Sr., age 72, of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Robert was born in Bad Axe on October 24, 1947, son of the late Donald and Shirley (Storbeck) Prange. Robert was a meat cutter for various grocery stores, as well as other types of employment. His last job before retiring was as a meat cutter. He enjoyed many types of sports and athletics. He could make you laugh and smile and was a friend to everyone he met.
Name: James H. Rourke
Age: 65
Hometown: Yale, MI
Funeral Date: December 08, 2019
Date of Birth: December 18, 1953
Date of Passing: November 28, 2019
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 8, 2019 at Countryside Christian Church in Yale, 9985 Yale Road, Yale, MI 48097. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to the wishes of the family or the American Cancer Society. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his 3 children: Courtney (Glenn) Deer, Mandy (Brett) Bowman and Branden Rourke, 6 grandchildren: Jacob, Colton and Dakota Deer, Blake and Makaylee Bowman and Brooklynn Rourke, a sister Sharon (Ray) McClellan, brother-in-law: James (Laurie) Moody and sister-in-law Diane Pagel, nephews: Andrew (Kristine) McClellan, Gordon and Douglas Moody, Adam and John Pagel, and niece Rachel (Rick) Elliott. James was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law: Burnell and Marjorie Moody and brother-in-law John Pagel.
James H. Rourke, age 65 of Yale, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital after a battle with cancer. James was born December 18, 1953 in Yale to Ralph and Marilyn (Jenkins) Rourke. He obtained his GED from Sandusky High School in 1979. He married Susan Moody, April 16, 1988 in Yale. Sue preceded him in death on October 7, 2004. James worked at Yale Rubber for 47 years retiring in December of 2018. He loved to golf, fish, bowl, wood work and spending time with family and friends.
Name: Dawn Marie Booms
Age: 55
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 04, 2019
Date of Birth: October 09, 1964
Date of Passing: November 27, 2019
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Dawn Booms will be Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 11 am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Dawn will be from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. A Vigil Service will take place at 7pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Dawn is survived by her loving husband Andy of Harbor Beach, daughters: Elizabeth M. Booms and fiancé Joshua Schantz, attending Eastern Michigan University, and Hannah J. Booms, attending Michigan State University; her mother Mary A. Kubacki of Ubly, her sister, Cindy (Jay) Kissell, five brothers: Kevin Kubacki of Ubly, Gary (Amanda) Kubacki of Ubly, Tim (Debra) Kubacki of Sebewaing, Craig (Alicia) Kubacki of Bay City, Randy (Carolyn) Kubacki of Dublin, Ohio, 3 sisters-in-law: Bernadette (Terry) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Margie (Wayne) Booms of St. Louis, Missouri, Joan (Tim) Particka of Ubly, brother-in-law Dan (Kim Booms of Harbor Beach, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Albert Kubacki, and her mother and father-in-law: Eugene Booms and Shirley Booms.
She was born on October 9, 1964 to the late Albert and Mary (Van Erp) Kubacki. She and Andrew J. Booms, were united in marriage on June 4, 1994 at St. John The Evangelist Church in Ubly. Together they have two daughters and recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Dawn graduated from Ubly High School and Saginaw Valley State University. Dawn just marked her 30th anniversary of work with Corteva (formerly known as Dow AgroScience). Everyone who knew Dawn will miss her wonderful, infectious laugh, her words of wisdom, her tasty cooking and baking, her ability to lift others up, her dedication to her family and many friends; her generosity, and her unending joy in her daughters.
Name: Johanna Julia Osantowski-Piot
Age: 94
Hometown: Hazel Park, MI formerly of Parisville
Funeral Date: December 02, 2019
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11 am at St. Isadore Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 2 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe and Monday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Sunday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the American Cancer Society. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
She is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Larry) Knapp of Arizona. Seven sons- Stanley Osantowski of Bad Axe, Daniel Osantowski of Madison Heights, Raymond (Elvera) Osantowski of Utica, Roman (Evelyn) Osantowski of Armada, Gary (Cindy) Osantowski of Ubly, Thomas (Joann) Osantowski of Cass City and Roy (Barbara) Osantowski of Dryden. Four step-daughters – Carol Thomas of Nevada, Eileen Mitchell, Darlene (Wesley) Pellow of Hazel Park and Marsha Lynn of Hazel Park. 48 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 29 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roman Osantowski and Frank Piot. Four sisters – Gertrude Oparka, Balbina Klama, Monica Oparka and Bertha Osantowski. One daughter-in-law – Gladys Osantowski. Two grandsons – Jerry Osantowski and Curtis Lemanski. One great-great-grandchild
Johanna Julia Osantowski-Piot, age 94, of Hazel Park, formerly of Parisville passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home under hospice care surrounded by her family. She was born on May 16, 1925 in Harbor Beach, daughter of the late Theofil and Mary (Mendalski) Spitza. She married Roman Osantowski on April 6, 1942. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1972. She married Frank Piot on September 10, 1977. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2003. Johanna worked at Clements Wire & Cable in Minden City for 14 years, ITT in Coolidge, MI for 91/2 years and retired from American Cable after 8 years. She enjoyed planting flowers and gardening, going to the cottage and cooking.
Name: Eunice Eileen Engelhardt
Age: 84
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: December 02, 2019
Date of Birth: February 16, 1935
Date of Passing: November 26, 2019
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
The visitation and service will be Monday, December 2, 2019, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to the Michigan Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
Eunice has a large loving family. She is survived by her husband, Harold; children: Charles, Mike, Gary (Lynette) Wendell, Howard, Lisa (Mike) and Diana (Bill); 11 grandchildren: Jasmine (Mike), Aaron (Kerri), Eric (Katelyn), Kyle (Samantha), Renae, Nicole, Alyssa, Shawn, Lara, Alea, Angelina, and the late Casey (survived by Deann); 13 great grandchildren; and siblings: Audrey (late David), and the late Vernon (Barbara), Helen (Phil), Elbridge (Mary), Paul (Kathleen) and Joyce (survived by Bud); and many nieces and nephews.
Eunice Eileen Engelhardt, age 84, of Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. Eunice was born in Hazel Park on February 16, 1935, to Vern and Gladys (Parker) Ostic. She married Harold Engelhardt on November 7, 1975, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Eunice enjoyed flowers, gardening, being with family, traveling, camping, spending time at the cabin, and planning family get togethers.
Name: DOLORS A. HARTMAN
Age: 84
Hometown: CASEVILLE/PIGEON
Funeral Date: November 30, 2019
Date of Birth: May 14, 1935
Date of Passing: November 26, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00am Saturday and continue until the time of the service at 1:00pm.
She is survived by her sister Janet (Wayne) Kranz of Bad Axe; and nieces Valerie (Bob) Krehr and Marilyn (Rick) Kettenstock; and two great-nephews Brandon and Jakob and great-niece Annika.
Dolores A. Hartman, 84, of Caseville/Pigeon, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Home Sweet Home in Pigeon. Dolores was born May 14, 1935 on the family farm in McKinley Twp to the late Pearl (Fogle) and Earl Hartman. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1953, then Michigan State Normal College in Yspilanti receiving a Bachelor’s Degree then she graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master’s Degree in Library Science, with a specialization in chemistry. She worked at DOW Chemical as the head librarian in their chemical library in Midland. She opened Caseville Crafts and Gifts in the 1970's selling crafts and used books until her retirement in 2017. She was a member of the Caseville Historical Society and enjoyed local history and promoting Huron County.
Name: Franklin Harold Koch
Age: 83
Hometown: Gagetown
Funeral Date: November 30, 2019
Date of Birth: June 06, 1936
Date of Passing: November 25, 2019
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Friday, November 29, 2019 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, from 2-8pm. The funeral service will be Saturday, November 30, 2019, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Bach. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery Beautification Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Franklin is survived by his 3 children: Deborah (Larry) Quick, Jim (Carol) Koch and Karen (Rick) Heck; grandchildren: Jennifer (Ken) Lasceski, Kelsey (Brian) Loeffler, Brad (Lisa) Koch, Beth (Nate) Irish, Chad (Hannah) Koch, Chris Koch, Sammy (Sean) Clark, Miranda (Adam) Benfer and Melissa Heck; 5 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Hilda Koch. Franklin is preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, Herman and Erma Koch; brothers: Nelson (Selma) Koch and Harold Koch; and son-in-law, Willie Czewski.
Franklin Harold Koch, age 83, of Gagetown, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Franklin was born June 6, 1936, in Gagetown, to Herman and Erma (Sting) Koch. He married Betty Jane Pobanz on June 20, 1958, at Owendale E.U.B. Franklin enjoyed restoring and showing his antique tractors in parades, the Octagon Barn and many tractor shows, showing his 1934 Ford truck, liked farming, deer hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping, and crop checking. He was on the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery board for many years.
Name: Helen J. Banek
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 26, 2019
Date of Birth: December 07, 1929
Date of Passing: November 24, 2019
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. T.J. Fleming officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at St. Felix Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to donor’s choice of charity. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Helen is survived by her son, Larry (Cheryle) Banek of Milford, Michigan; her daughter, Elaine (Kenneth) Terry of Bad Axe; her grandchildren: Kristen ( Steve Jones), Kevin and Stefani ; and her great-grandchildren: Teddy and Tommy.
Helen J. Banek, 89, of Bad Axe, passed away on November 24, 2019 at Courtney Manor. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 7, 1929 to the late Felix and Sophie (Fujarczuk) Knobloch. Helen married Edward Banek on August 13, 1949. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1996. She was a former member of St. Felix of Valois Church in Pinnebog. Helen loved her family and her pets.
Name: Amy Laura Reinke
Age: 95
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: November 27, 2019
Date of Birth: January 12, 1924
Date of Passing: November 23, 2019
Funeral Home: Gage Chapel MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service will be Wednesday November 27th, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Port Hope, at 11:00 with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-8 PM, at the MacAlpine Gage chapel of Kinde, with a prayer service at 7PM. Visitation will also be at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Memorials can be made to the “Stained glass window fund†at St. John’ s Lutheran church, or the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Amy is survived by her sons, Dale (Diane) Reinke of Sandusky, John and (Diane) Reinke of Bitely, Larry (Linda) Reinke of Port Austin, Don Reinke (special friend Angie) of Moorpark CA; and her daughters Kathy (Ray) Young of Sterling Heights, Laura (Ron ) Clancy, Linda Williams, Ruth Richardson , Joanne (George) Pettit ,and Donna (Leonard ) Horetski, all of Port Austin, and Lisa (Scott) Dittrich of Akron, Ohio. She is survived by one sister, Esther Jane Woolford of Filion, and sister in law Ruth of Flint. She was also preceded in death by her special friend, Walter Pleiness. She is survived by 50 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Amy was preceded in death by her brothers Ken Iseler, Dave Iseler, and her sister Betty Engel.
Amy Laura Reinke, 95 years old, passed away peacefully at Courtney Manor on November 23, 2019. Amy was born on January 12, 1924 to the late Walter and Eveline Iseler. Amy married Walter Reinke on October 2, 1943. He preceded her in death on September 30, 1998. They had celebrated 54 years of married life together. Amy was a member of St. Johns’ Lutheran Church of Port Hope. She was a Rosie the Riveter, a member of the Port Hope Retirees, past President and Secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary of Port Austin, and a member of the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsmen club. Amy enjoyed playing euchre, dancing, crocheting , sewing, quilting, fishing, cooking and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Name: Raymond A. Buchholz
Age: 91
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 26, 2019
Date of Birth: February 04, 1928
Date of Passing: November 20, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, November 26th at Cross Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at church.
He is survived by his sons Randy (Cindy) and Kevin (Lisa Stiles), both of Pigeon; granddaughter Lisa (John) McCain; grandsons Jeffrey (Kimberly), Blaine, Kyle (Nicole), and Corbin (Hillary) Buchholz; great-grandchildren Connor, Carson, Grant, Wyatt, Jameson, Everett, Joel, Mya and Oliver; sisters Dorothy Henne of Bay Port and Elaine (Glen) Watterworth of Sterling Heights; brother Ernest (Sharon) Buchholz of Elkton; and sister-in-law Inez Buchholz of Elkton. He was preceded in death by his sisters Ruth Blome and Beatrice Deering and brother Clarence.
Raymond A. Buchholz, 91, of Pigeon, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon. Ray was born February 4, 1928 in Oliver Twp to the late Ernest and Marie (Wurst) Buchholz Sr. He married Elaine Hornbacher February 2, 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing; she preceded him in death April 30, 2015. Ray was raised on his family’s farm and after completing 8th grade went to work full time farming. He transitioned from farming to working with Michigan Sugar, forming Buchholz Trucking in the early 1960's, which is still a family owned business. Over his 5 decades in trucking he continued working with Michigan Sugar and hauling other agricultural commodities to local elevators. He was a member of Cross Lutheran Church. He enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr., and sharing a donut with anyone he met.
Name: Fredrick G. Valasek Sr.
Age: 76
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: June 01, 1943
Date of Passing: November 20, 2019
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Frederick’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund (c/o Jeanette Valasek) Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Frederick is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanette Valasek of Port Austin; his children, Fred (Martha) Valasek of Frankenmuth and Becky Keyser of Port Austin; his grandchildren: Trey (Amanda), Paige, Logan and Sabrina; and one great-grandchild: Spencer. He is also survived by his niece Sue Vennix and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gay Ann Diehl.
Fred was born on June 1, 1943 to the late Louis and Kathleen (Caswell) Valasek. On November 23, 1968, he married the love of his life, Jeanette L. LaBerge. Frederick was in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He retired from General Motors Buick. Frederick was a member of the Port Austin American Legion, Post 499 and on the Port Austin Water Board. He loved to fish and hunt; was an avid coin collector and made and sold shark tooth necklaces at the Port Austin Farmers Market for many years. Jeanette and Fred enjoyed spending the winters in Florida.
Name: Robert L. Kellermann
Age: 87
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: November 23, 2019
Date of Birth: October 30, 1932
Date of Passing: November 16, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, November 23rd at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon with Dede Russell officiating. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his children Kimberly (Joe) Kellermann-Kaman of Oceanside, CA, Scott Kellermann of Sun City, AZ and Markle Kellermann (Barbara Krohn) of Yale. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Duncan and Douglas and sister Jane Tennant.
Robert L. Kellermann, 87, of Elkton, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Bob was born October 30, 1932 in Oliver Twp to the late Leonard and Doris (McAllister) Kellermann. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1950. After high school he served in the US Navy for three years. He married Patricia McCauley on June 30, 1956 at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Bad Axe; she preceded him in death August 17, 2006. He retired in 1990 from the American Federation of Labor after 26 years of employment. He was a member of the Elkton VFW.
Name: Eileen (Alberta) Miller
Age: 86
Hometown: Filion, MI
Funeral Date: November 20, 2019
Date of Birth: November 17, 1933
Date of Passing: November 16, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 4 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1 pm until the service time at 4 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhom.
Eileen is survived by her two daughters, Charlene Hundersmarck of Bad Axe and Renee Cochrane of Filion. Ten grandchildren – Autumn (Steve) Howard, Wayne Cochrane, James Cochrane, Charles Hundersmarck, Justin (Becky) Miller, David Miller, Larissa Miller, Emelia Miller, David LeMaster, Dawn (Wally) Foster. Several Great-grandchildren. Sister – Joyce Gusa. One daughter-in-law – Judy Miller. Two sisters-in-law – Nancy Deacons and Eleanor Miller. Eileen was preceded in death by two sons, LeRoy Miller and Larry Miller. Granddaughter, Samantha Miller. Great-grandson, Donavin Cochrane. Sisters, Helen Pratt Rines and Donna Eddy. Brothers, Howard Deacons and Eugene Deacons. In-laws – Clarence Pratt, Stanley Rines, Chuck Eddy, Art Gusa and John Miller.
Eileen (Alberta) Miller, age 86, of Filion, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Huron Medical Care Facility of Bad Axe. Alberta was born in Croswell, MI on October 17, 1933, daughter of the late George and Viola (Frost) Deacons. She married Franklin Robert Miller on August 12, 1950. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2017. Eileen enjoyed traveling, dancing, going to the casino, country music and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to be outdoors and going for long walks. In her younger years, she was employed by Hamill Manufacturing until the business closed. Then following in her mother’s footsteps, she worked at the Filion Post Office.
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