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.
Name: Leonard Joseph Popiel
Age: 73
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: November 21, 2019
Date of Birth: July 14, 1946
Date of Passing: November 14, 2019
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 21 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Nate Harburg, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 12:00-7:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a rosary recited Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 pm by Mr. Alger Lemke at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the 3rd Order of St. Francis in Leonard’s memory. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Leonard’s family.
Leonard is survived by his three children, Julie Ann (Mathew) Parsons of St. Clair Shores, Joseph Popiel of Sterling Heights, Michael (Heather) Popiel of Ruth; five grandchildren, Justin, Autumn Rose, Leah Rain and Nolan Parsons, Myles Popiel; one sister, Elizabeth Reynolds; one brother-in-law, Stanley Wiercioch. He was preceded in death by one sister, Gail Wiercioch; one brother-in-law, Walter Reynolds.
Mr. Leonard Joseph Popiel, 73 of Ubly passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 surrounded by his family while under the care of United Hospice Service of Marlette. Leonard was born on July 14, 1946 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Sophie (Zawacki) Popiel. He married Carol Ann Jachcik on September 25, 1970 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hamtramck. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2019. Leonard was a graduate of Pershing High School. He served in the US Navy from 1965-1969. He then became employed with Peschke and drove truck for them from 1970-1981. He then started working at Saratoga Hospital in their maintenance department. When Leonard and Carol Ann moved to Bad Axe in 1994, he started at Gemini Plastics and worked there until he retired in 2006. He was a parishioner of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Leonard enjoyed woodworking Tiger baseball and other sports, playing softball, bowling and fishing.
Name: Suzanne M. Schulze
Age: 62
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: November 20, 2019
Date of Birth: January 10, 1957
Date of Passing: November 13, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Wednesday, November 20th at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Solokowski officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of the service at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the services. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her brothers Kenneth of Bay Port, Steven (Patty) and Gene (Mary) both of Pigeon; and many nieces and nephews.
Suzanne M. Schulze, 62, of Pigeon, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Suzanne was born January 10, 1957 in Bad Axe, the youngest child of the late Albert and Shirley (Oesch) Schulze. As a young child she had spinal meningitis which left her handicapped throughout life. She lived with her parents until she was an adult, then lived with Sharon Rockefeller who treated her like a daughter. She enjoyed the special attention she would get visiting with family and friends, coloring, and collecting yarn and calendars.
Name: Carol Ann Popiel
Age: 71
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: November 21, 2019
Date of Birth: March 10, 1948
Date of Passing: November 12, 2019
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 21 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Nate Harburg, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ignatius Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 12:00-7:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a rosary recited Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 pm by Mr. Alger Lemke at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the 3rd Order of St. Francis in Carol Ann’s memory. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Carol Ann’s family.
Carol Ann is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leonard of Ubly; three children, Julie Ann (Mathew) Parsons of St. Clair Shores, Joseph Popiel of Sterling Heights, Michael (Heather) Popiel of Ruth; five grandchildren, Justin, Autumn Rose, Leah Rain and Nolan Parsons, Myles Popiel; one brother, James (Nancy) Jachcik; one sister, Joyce (Gerald) Baranski. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald, Robert, Thomas and Arthur Jachcik.
Mrs. Carol Ann Popiel, 71 of Ubly, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 surrounded by her family while under the care of United Hospice Service of Marlette. She was born on March 10, 1948 in Highland Park to the late Julius and Rose (Smolinski) Jachcik. She married Leonard Popiel on September 25, 1970 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hamtramck. Carol Ann was a graduate of the Felician Academy in Detroit. She worked as a teller for Liberty State Bank for years. Carol Ann lived in Hamtramck and Detroit. She worked at Saratoga Hospital in Detroit for years until 1994 when she and her husband moved to Bad Axe. She then began working at Huron Memorial Hospital and worked there until she retired in 2016. She was a parishioner of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Carol Ann was a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis since she was 11 years old. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, trips to the casinos and feeding the dogs, cats and birds.
Name: Beatrice D. Deering
Age: 89
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 14, 2019
Date of Birth: August 27, 1930
Date of Passing: November 10, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 12 Noon at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor. Burial will be in Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Pigeon. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 10 am until the service time at 12 noon. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church. The family respectfully asks that flowers not be sent. If you wish to offer you condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Beatrice is survived by: Three sons - Wayne (Gay) Deering of Kalamazoo; Ron (Rebecca) Deering of Empire, MI; and Bryan (Pam) Deering of Bad Axe. Seven grandchildren: Erin (Daniel) Kelley of Anchorage, AK; Kelli (Josh) Britten of Grand Rapids; Amber Deering of Byron Center, MI; Angela (Zachary) terSteeg of Bad Axe; Ian Deering of Grand Rapids; Emily (Matt) Deering- Caruso of Kalamazoo; and Annie Deering of Detroit. Six great grand-children. Two sisters: Dorothy Henne; and Elaine (Glen) Watterworth. Two brothers: Raymond Buchholz and Ernest (Sharon) Buchholz Jr. and One sister-in-law: Inez Buchholz She was proceeded in death by her husband, Millard (Bill) Deering; sister, Ruth Blome, brother, Clarence Buchholz, sister-in-law, Elaine Buchholz, and brother-in-law, Dale Henne.
Beatrice D. Deering, 89, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2019 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living Facility in Bad Axe, MI. Beatrice was born on August 27, 1930 to the late Ernest & Marie (Wurst) Buchholz Sr. in Elkton, MI. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1948. On August 19, 1950, she married Millard (Bill) A. Deering at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. She & her late husband owned & operated Deering Electric, Westland Properties, and Outer Drive Apartments, from which she retired in 2014. Beatrice was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. She taught Sunday School, was on the Stewardship and Good Samaritan Committees, and also served on the Altar Guild Committee for many years. Beatrice enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, making scrapbooks, and sewing (especially for her grandchildren). She took great pleasure in the tradition of making homemade Christmas cookies for her family – each cookie was baked with love.
Name: Jennie G. DeBoer
Age: 101
Hometown: Sand Point
Funeral Date: November 25, 2019
Date of Birth: April 08, 1918
Date of Passing: November 09, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 11:00am Monday, November 25th at the Caseville United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Wojewski officiating. Urn interment will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of the service at 11:00am. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Caseville United Methodist Church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Surviving are her children E. Robert (Bob) DeBoer and his wife Nancy, of Caro and Patricia Ann DeBoer Youngblood and her husband Curt of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren Dirk (Melissa) DeBoer of Midland, Danica (Brad) DeBoer Bailey of Lake Orion, Benjamin Youngblood of Raleigh, NC; great-grandchildren Dalton and Delaney DeBoer and Brock and Brynn Bailey and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son Paul Allen; brothers Morse, Allen and John "Jack" and sisters-in-law Frances Beach, Marie Beach and Vera Beach.
Jennie G. DeBoer, 101, of Sand Point, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Jennie Beach was born April 8, 1918 in Caseville Township to the late Miles and Anna (Morse) Beach. She was a 1934 graduate of Pigeon High School and a 1936 graduate of the Detroit Business Institute. Jennie was employed in several attorney's offices, including the prosecuting attorney's office in Bad Axe. On September 30, 1940, she was united in marriage to Earl R. DeBoer of the Michigan State Police. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1995, after 55 years of marriage. During this marriage they lived in Bad Axe, Sandusky, Bay City, Rockford and Utica before retiring to their home on Sand Point in 1976. Before retiring and moving to Sand Point, Jennie continued employment at various positions. Jennie was an active and dedicated member of the Caseville United Methodist Church where she served as secretary for many years, organized many activities and dinners and was a member of the church choir. She was also a lifetime member of the Caseville Library Club, previous member of both Scenic and Hidden Harbor Golf Clubs and for many years she was an active participant in the yearly Holly Berry Fair in Caseville. Jennie enjoyed traveling, reading, doing crossword puzzles, was an avid bridge player, enjoyed all types of card games and other games as well. She loved family get-togethers and preparing delicious meals for them.
Name: Betty L. Rapson
Age: 79
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 13, 2019
Date of Birth: July 13, 1940
Date of Passing: November 09, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, November 13th at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with Rev. Steve Neuman officiating. Urn interment will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel and an hour before services in church. Memorials may be made to the St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Organ Fund. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her husband Darrel; step-children Daniel (Jane) Rapson, Ted Rapson, Tim (Kathy) Rapson and Brenda Mangold; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; siblings Rose Voss, Gary (Helen) Eisinger, Lola (Keith) Walker and Clarence Dale (Dianne) Eisinger; and special friend Darlene Flannell. She was preceded in death by her sisters Daisy Cottrill and Iris Fricks, brother-in-law Vern Voss, and son-in-law LaVonne Mangold.
Betty L. Rapson, 79, of Pigeon, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home under hospice care. Betty was born at home on the farm outside Elkton on July 13, 1940 to the late Clarence and Ada (Deming) Eisinger. She married Darrel A. Rapson on September 11, 1982 in Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon. She and her husband owned and operated Rapson’s Adult Foster Care Home in Pigeon for 37 years. She was a kind, generous and loving Christian woman, who loved taking care of people. She made countless afghans for family and friends. She was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church.
Name: Albert L. Angst
Age: 58
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: November 15, 2019
Date of Birth: October 06, 1961
Date of Passing: November 07, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be conducted noon Friday, November 15, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Pigeon. His friend and coworker, Terry Brown will officiate with interment at Riverside Cemetery, Elkton at a later date. The family will receive friends from 10:00am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for the boy's college education.
Surviving are his wife, Teresa; children, Becca (Drew) Amy of Scottsville, Scott and Matthew Angst both of Elkton; grandson Landon; his parents, Dallas and Janice Angst of New Lothrop; mother-in-law, Barbara Schmidt of Owendale; siblings, Mary Jo (Bill) Nix of Angleton, TX, Cindy (Brian) Hagle of Sand Point, Ralph Angst of Flushing, Cheryl (Don) Urban of New Lothrop and Dottie (Jeff) Roy of Chesaning; in-laws, Rick (Barb) Schmidt, Joel (special friend, Jamie) Schmidt both of Owendale, Randy Schmidt and Mike (Loretta) Schmidt both of Gagetown and Michele Stewart of Port Austin and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Rick and father-in-law Joseph Schmidt.
Albert L. Angst, age 58, of Elkton died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at home with family at his bedside. He was born October 6, 1961 in Owosso son of Dallas and Janice (Birchmeier) Angst. Albert was a 1979 graduate of New Lothrop High School, received an associate's degree from Baker College and trained as Journeyman Sprinkler/Pipe Fitter. He had been employed with A-1 Fire Protection as a pipefitter and was a driver for Alro Steel. Albert moved to Huron County in 1994, where he was employed at Tower Automotive, Elkton. On August 3, 1996, he was united in marriage to Teresa S. Schmidt at the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton making their home in Elkton. In 2013, he took a position at Agri Valley Services, Pigeon where he was currently employed. Albert was a very talented man. In addition to his regular employment he worked part time as an electrician. He spent countless hours with his boys in his shed fabricating, tinkering and inventing. He enjoyed playing poker with his many poker buddies as well as in local tournaments.
Name: Carl Frederick Engelhardt
Age: 100
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: November 09, 2019
Date of Birth: June 25, 1919
Date of Passing: November 06, 2019
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2019 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, from 3-8 PM. The funeral service will be Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Visitation will begin at 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. Rev. Thom Garrison will be officiating with burial at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing immediately following the service. Memorial donations may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church and earmarked Student Fund or the American Heart Association. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.†(NKJV) John 3:16
Carl is survived by his children Kenneth (Connie) of Owendale; Jeanette (Michael) Bach of Sebewaing; David (Patricia) of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Joy (Gilbert) Sprague of Owendale; eight grandchildren - Kenneth Engelhardt, Kurt Engelhardt, Kathy (Rob) Curdie, Michelle (Brad) Burk, Kevin (Brenda) Fritz, Elizabeth Engelhardt, Heather Sprague and Jeremy Sprague; ten great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorene; seven brothers - Walter, Elmer, Raymond, Willard, Ray, Roy, and Gerald Engelhardt; and two sisters Arlene and Mildred.
Carl Frederick Engelhardt, age 100, of Sebewaing, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 6, 2019. Born on the family farm south of Kilmanagh on June 25, 1919, he was the oldest child of Carl and Dora Engelhardt. He was baptized on November 9, 1919, attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Kilmanagh, and was confirmed on April 9, 1933. On May 16, 1942 he was united in marriage to Lorene C. Hafner in Sebewaing. Together they had four children. Carl was a member of the local Farm Bureau group, AAL (Aid Association for Lutherans), and an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years and was known to be the guy who was in the parking lot directing traffic at the church’s annual ham dinner. Besides farming, Carl also worked for the Michigan Sugar Company and for Acme Roll Forming in Sebewaing. Carl was always willing to lend a helping hand and was known for welding and fixing broken farm equipment and for building trailers or equipment for people when something could no longer be fixed or somebody needed something special. Carl always had a smile on his face and liked to joke around with people. He was a very hard worker and was a great role model for his children.
Name: Darel Dumaw
Age: 73
Hometown: Elkton, MI.
Funeral Date: November 07, 2019
Date of Birth: August 26, 1946
Date of Passing: November 03, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11 am at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Sutton, pastor. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 9 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Dar is survived by his wife Linda Dumaw of Elkton. Two daughters, Deanna Dumaw of Kinde and Danielle (Charles) Stanton of Kinde. Five grandchildren – Michael Stonecipher of Caseville, Tyler Stonecipher ( special friend Rachael Simpson) of Kinde, Kaylynn Stanton of Kinde, Emilee Stanton of Kinde, Clayton Stanton of Kinde. One great grandson – Dominick Stonecipher. One sister-in-law – Ruth Noble. Dar was preceded in death by one brother, Douglas Dumaw. Father-in-law – Leland Noble. Mother-in-law – M. Alice Noble.
Darel â€Dar†Dumaw, age 73, of Elkton, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Dar was born on August 26, 1946 in Bad Axe, son of the late Arthur and Grace (Sawyer) Dumaw. He married Linda Henne on April 18, 1970 at Pinnebog Methodist Church. Dar served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1966 until 1968. He was a bus driver for Laker School District. He dearly loved getting to know the children on his route. He attended Bad Axe Free Methodist Church and was devoted to his faith. Dar was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Dar spent his time with a focus on family, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, showing animals and attending FFA events. He spent every day bringing his “team†together. A strong love of Dar’s was owning and showing horses, which always involved his family and friends. Dar leaves behind eleven Haflinger horses, which he enjoyed showing at fairs all over Michigan. He will also be missed by his dog, Nicky, who was always in his truck as co-pilot wherever he would go. Dar had a kind heart and enjoyed helping anyone in need. He will stay in our hearts forever.
Name: Harold James Holtrop
Age: 74
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 02, 2019
Date of Birth: December 21, 1944
Date of Passing: October 29, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11 am at the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be Rev. Scott McDermand. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 4 – 7 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Saturday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am, followed by a luncheon to celebrate Jim’s life. Memorials may be offered to the Huron County Gideons, Huron County Nature Center or the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. To offer condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Jim is survived by: his wife, Carol Holtrop of Bad Axe; children, Valerie Holtrop (husband Vince Wiltse) of Wrightstown, WI, Joseph Holtrop of Bad Axe, MI, Jessica Holtrop (Tim Wrathell) of Sandusky, MI, Nathan (Rachel) Holtrop of Hudsonville, MI; grandchildren, Jackson and Sophia Umbreit, Adeline and Celia Woosley and Lyle Holtrop, and Andrew and Calvin Holtrop; sisters Claudia (Ted) Ferris of Prescott, AZ. and Jill (Mark) Hilla of Howell, MI; brother Claus (Sue) Holtrop, III, of Zilwaukee, MI; lifelong friend and knower of all his secrets, Walt (Cathy) Eddy of Freeland, MI; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by two brothers – Jack Holtrop and infant Kimber Holtrop.
Harold James “Jim†Holtrop, age 74, of Bad Axe, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 2:22 AM at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw, MI, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on December 21, 1944, in Hamtramck, son of the late Claus and Delores (George) Holtrop. He married Carol Nieschulz on December 12, 1970, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Berne. They enjoyed nearly 49 years of marriage together raising four children and spoiling seven grandchildren. Jim had multiple interests and areas of passion. He worked as a teacher at Willow Run High School, Bridgeport Elementary School, and the Kipper Country School. He was also a case manager for the Thumb Area Commission on Aging and the Human Development Commission. Over the course of his life he also worked for Concerned Home Care, Vlasic Pickle Plant and the Detroit News/Free Press. He belonged to the Huron County Gideons where he was a past officer, the Thumb Rose Society, the Great Lakes District of the American Rose Society, the Huron County Master Gardeners, the Bad Axe Board of Review, and the Huron County Nature Center. He also owned and operated Integrity Guardianship and Conservatorship while providing income tax assistance to low-income, senior, and disabled residents.
Name: Mark J. Smigielski
Age: 47
Hometown: Minden City
Funeral Date: November 02, 2019
Date of Birth: February 08, 1972
Date of Passing: October 29, 2019
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 2 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Nate Harburg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Minden Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a rosary Friday evening at 5:30 at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mark’s family, care of his wife, Jennifer.
Mark is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jennifer Smigielski of Minden City; two daughters, Miranda and Suzanne Smigielski; his father, John Smigielski of Ubly; one sister, Michelle Stomack and her husband, Clarence Stomack Jr. of Minden City; his mother-in-law, Susan Dickow of Boyne; father-in-law, Fred Dickow and his wife, Joan of Berkley; one sister-in-law, Elyse (David) Elwood; one brother-in-law, Matthew (Rosie) Dickow; one step brother-in-law, Michael (Raina) Young; one step sister-in-law, Tracy (Paul) Collins; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Mark J. Smigielski, 47 of Minden City, MI passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born on February 8, 1972 in Southfield, son of John Smigielski and the late Arlene (Pianczk) Smigielski. He married Jennifer Dickow on April 19, 1999 at Sacred Heart Chapel, Marygrove College in Detroit. Mark was a 1990 graduate of Ubly High School. He received his Associates degree from Macomb Community College and his Mortuary degree from Wayne State University. He was employed at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home in Berkley before moving back home to work with his dad at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Mark was a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. He was a member and past president of the Minden City Lions Club. Mark enjoyed hunting, football and hanging out with family and friends.
Name: Jerry Z. Talaski
Age: 68
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: November 02, 2019
Date of Birth: November 13, 1950
Date of Passing: October 29, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, November 2nd at Community Wesleyan Church in Elkton with Rev. Ean Green officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon.
He is survived by his wife Agnes; sons J.D. (Angie) of Dearborn and Jeff of Pigeon; grandchildren Jaelyn and Coltyn; siblings Denise (Chuck) Kern of Port Huron, Debbie Glover of Florida, Randy of Florida, William of Bad Axe, Donna (Jerry) Peruski of Sand Point, Delphine (Karl) Trepkowski of Ubly, Alan (Sharon) of Florida, Andy (LeeAnn) of Kentucky, Bryan (Cherish) of Filion, Diane of Filion, and Deirdre of Jeddo; brother-in-law Butch Deming of Virginia and sister-in-law Cookie (Tom) Ekorn of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law Darl and Marge Deming and brothers David and Michael.
Jerry Z. Talaski, 68, of Elkton, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at home under hospice care. Jerry was born November 13, 1950 in Bad Axe to the late Zigmund and Genevieve (Roberts) Talaski. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1969. He married Agnes Deming on July 3, 1971 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. He worked at Active Industries and Brighton Metal Products before becoming a free lance carpenter. He enjoyed camping and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Name: Mildred T. Lamke
Age: 83
Hometown: Parisville
Funeral Date: October 30, 2019
Date of Birth: October 04, 1936
Date of Passing: October 27, 2019
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Isidore Parish of Parisville. Rev. Adam Maher will officiate. 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 from 10:00-10:45 am at St. Mary Catholic Church. There will be a rosary by the St. Isidore Rosary Sodality Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Please consider directing memorials for Mildred to the Huron County Medical Care Facility or her family, c/o Randy Lamke. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Mildred’s family.
Mildred is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Eugene of Parisville; one son, Randy Lamke of Parisville; three daughters, Marlene (Steven) Schulte of Harbor Beach, Judy (James) Hessling of Bad Axe, Beverly (Bob) Stange of Deford; 13 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ann (Eugene) Wisneski, Florence “Pat†Vogel, Rose Mary (Tom) Wisneski; two brothers, Aloysius (Joan) Kubacki Jr., Bernard (Pauline) Kubacki; three sisters-in-law, Beatrice Kubacki, Arlene Longuski and Evelyn Susalla. Mildred was preceded in death by three brothers, Irvin, Clarence and Stanley Kubacki; one sister, Rita Helewski two sisters-in-law, Marie Kubacki and Margaret Kubacki; three brothers-in-law, Stanley Helewski, Jacob Susalla and Jerome Longuski.
Mrs. Mildred T. Lamke, 83 of Parisville, passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2019 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on October 4, 1936 in Bad Axe to the late Aloysius and Lucy (Smaglinski) Kubacki. She married Eugene Lamke on October 30, 1954 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Smith Corners. Mildred was a graduate of Ubly High School. She cleaned houses for local families before marrying her beloved Eugene, farming together until 1965 when they moved to Parisville. She started cooking for the St. Mary Catholic School in Parisville. Mildred was a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Isidore Parish in Parisville. Mildred was a member and past president and secretary of the St. Isidore Rosary Sodality. She was employed at the Minden City and Harbor Beach Wire companies. She loved gardening, cooking, sewing, quilting, playing cards, fishing and hunting. Mildred cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Name: Geraldine M. Simmons
Age: 87
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: October 30, 2019
Date of Birth: May 10, 1932
Date of Passing: October 25, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial mass will be 11:00am Wednesday, October 30th at St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville, followed by a luncheon at the Caseville Eagles Club. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her children Mike Grapp of Caseville, Patricia (Allen) Wichert of Port Hope and Bill (Laura) Simmons of Oak Beach; grandchildren Marcie Miller, Natasha (Nathan) Leppek, Rebecca (Terry) Simmons, Olivia Simmons, Kaleb (Ashley) Grapp, and Karissa Grapp; great-grandchildren Justin, Charlie and Logan; and daughter-in-law Yvonne. She was preceded in death by her brother William, sister Betty and grandchildren David Wichert and Henry Simmons.
Geraldine M. Simmons, 87, of Caseville, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at home under hospice care. Geraldine was born May 10, 1932 to the late Ralph and Merle (Jean) Farmer. She grew up in Caseville and attended Pigeon High School. She moved to the Detroit area before returning to Caseville in 1968 when she married Henry Simmons. She worked as a bus driver and health care worker until 2 years ago. She was a member of the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary and headed Concerned Citizen for Caseville. She loved to be in the pool, paint ceramics, and voice her opinions with letters. She loved her little dog Rescue.
Name: Marla Marie Kriewall
Age: 88
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: October 26, 2019
Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. John Lutheran Church, Port Hope. Visitation also will be 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Memorials may be made to Harbor Beach Community Hospital Lakeview Extended Care & Rehab, the HBCH Foundation, or St. John Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Port Hope’s Marquardt Cemetery — which is 12 miles from the hospital.
Surviving: five children: Garth (Diane) Kriewall of Port Huron; Rodney (Kathy) Kriewall of San Jose, CA; Beth (Gene) King of Bancroft, MI; Martin (Darla) Kriewall of New Richmond, WI; and Dinah (Wayne) Watson of Doraville, GA. Six grandchildren: Rayna (Josh) Wierenga and Faith (Wes) Carlson of San Luis Obispo, CA; Heather (Jordan) Adams of Mount Pleasant, SC; John Walter (Ann) Kriewall of Columbus, OH; Will Kriewall of East Lansing; and David Franklin of Woodbury, MN. and four great-children.
Marla Marie Kriewall, 88, of Port Hope, died peacefully Oct. 22 in Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She died with family members by her side and in the place she treasured. Marla Winkel was born May 17, 1931, in the Harbor Beach Hospital to the late Martin and Emma Winkel. She married John Kriewall on Nov. 22, 1952. John died In 2018. Marla worked at Harbor Beach Community Hospital immediately after graduating from St. Mary’s Nursing School in Saginaw in 1952. She later was responsible for opening a long-term care unit at the hospital. She oversaw designing the unit, doing the paperwork, buying equipment and training staff. She managed the unit for many years. It was the same highly respected facility in which she spent the final two years of her life. After retiring as a registered nurse at the hospital, Marla was recruited to join the hospital board. She soon was named chairwoman. In addition, she was deeply involved with and was a donor to the hospital foundation, whose goal is to ensure the long-term viability of the community-owned hospital. Her other civic activities included the local Girl Scouts council, Port Hope Community Schools, the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce, St. John Lutheran Church and the Grindstone-Port Hope Sportsman’s Club. She also worked at the family farm, where one of her children once remarked, “Mom, aren’t you glad you had so many children to help you with this big garden?†She and John traveled extensively around the United States and the world, which she greatly enjoyed. Marla Kriewall spent her life along the 11 miles from Harbor Beach Community Hospital to the family farm northwest of Port Hope. Within those 11 miles, she tended the sick, comforted the elderly, taught the young, took the lead where needed, and raised a family. When people there said the name “Marla,†everyone knew exactly who they were talking about.
Name: Verna Wood
Age: 93
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: October 26, 2019
Funeral Mass for Verna Wood will be Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 1:30 pm, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for Verna will be Saturday, at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 1:30 pm. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Verna is survived by her grandchildren: Jaime Zientak of Bay City, Clayton Childres, Jr, brother-in-law David Krueger, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: David (Marian) Essenmacher, Art (Agnes) Essenmacher, Howard (Kate) Essenmacher, Eleanor (Bernard) Geiger, and Edna Krueger.
Verna Wood, age 93 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1926 to the late William and Agnes (Lorkowski) Essenmacher. Verna and Burton Wood were united in marriage on September 4, 1970. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2000. Verna was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, the Harbor Beach Senior Citizens, and enjoyed cards, crocheting, knitting, crafts, wood working, clocks, roses and her garden.
Name: Deborah J. Gatewood
Age: 70
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: November 02, 2019
Date of Birth: September 29, 1949
Date of Passing: October 19, 2019
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 11am at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Friends may gather from 9:30am until time of services at 11am. Internment will take place at Rock Falls Cemetery. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Debbie is survived by her husband Gregory Gatewood of Muncie, Indiana, daughter Kimberly (Dennis) Livingston of Yorktown, Indiana, three grandchildren, Reilly, Brynna and Keira Livingston, siblings: Robert (Nancy) Veldman of Harbor Beach, David (Christine) Veldman of Jeddo, Carol (Garth) Booms of Rogers, Minnesota, and many special nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews she loved dearly and with all of her heart.
Deborah J. Gatewood, age 70 of Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Indiana. She was born on September 29, 1949 in Harbor Beach to the late Robert and Myrtle “Peg†(Wilson) Veldman. Debbie and Gregory Gatewood were united in marriage on May 4, 1968 in Port Huron. Over the years Debbie worked in retail until she obtained a degree in accounting in 1994. She then went on to become a bookkeeper working at Farmer Jack, and later owned and operated Gates Upholstery. She was a longstanding member of the American Legion Post 197 Auxiliary, where she also served as an officer, and she was active and always involved with her church family. Debbie loved arts and crafts, and was continually bringing messy gifts to give to her grandchildren - most recently a pottery wheel that she and her youngest granddaughter attempted to use, putting mud and water all over the kitchen. Debbie loved Harbor Beach and the water, and many happy memories have been shared of her swimming, canoeing down the river, being caught in the undertow in California but refusing to yell for help, and inner tubing on the lake with her siblings and nephews. Debbie also loved animals, and was always taking in the strays that people dropped at her lane. During the last few weeks of her illness and as she finally went Home, her kitten Noelle was constantly at the foot of her bed, or sleeping nestled next to her side bringing her comfort.
Name: Richard W. Maikrzek
Age: 72
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: July 12, 1947
Date of Passing: October 19, 2019
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service and memorial will be at a later date. Care has been entrusted to the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Richard’s family.
Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rose of Ubly; three sons, Greg Maikrzek and his wife, Kristi of Las Vegas, NV, Jeff Maikrzek and his wife, Wendy, of Ubly, Jason Maikrzek and his wife, Tracy of Macomb; one daughter, Nanette Hembrough and her husband, Marty of Ubly; 8 grandchildren, Brittany, Paige and Tabitha Maikrzek, Gabi, Cole and Matt Maikrzek, Claire and Emma Hembrough; one great grandchild, Shae; three brothers, Kenneth (Laurel) Maikrzek of Ubly, Mike (Jean) Maikrzek of Troy, Gary (the late Becky) Maikrzek of Houghton Lake,; six sisters, Janet (the late Jerry) Melo of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Paula (Dennis) Romzek of Minden City, Lisa (Kenneth) Kokotovich of Macomb, Deborah (Bill) Cleland of Bad Axe, Karen (Dewey) LeMaster of Louisa, KY, Kathy (Gary) Rifenbark of Bad Axel one sister-in-law, Marie (the late Ray) Peruski of Ubly; many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Richard W. Maikrzek, 72 of Ubly, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home with his family by his side while under hospice care, He was born on July 12, 1947 in Cass City to the late Leonard and Eileen (Osentoski) Maikrzek. He married Rose Danielski on April 23, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. Richard was a 1965 graduate of Ubly High School. He was an electrician and a member of IBEW Local 252 for 51 years. He was also a member of the Ubly Fox Hunters Club for 30 years and a member of the Michigan Steelheaders. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing Keno with his family and friends.
Name: Angela M. Otterbein
Age: 101
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: October 23, 2019
Date of Birth: April 10, 1918
Date of Passing: October 19, 2019
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22nd from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at MacAlpine Funeral Home, with scripture service at 7 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, October 23rd at 11:00 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Hubert Parish, with visitation prior to service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bad Axe Area District Library or the Sacred Heart, St. Hubert Parish, Food Pantry in Angela’s honor.
Angela is survived by her children Captain Thomas (Kasia) Otterbein, Ellen Martin, Bridget (Al) Glasgow, grandchildren Angie Martin, Casey (Dan) Haeg, Dr. David Martin (Dr. Shireen de Sam Lazaro), and great grandchild Rosalind Estelle, sister in law Marion Bueschlen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ellie and Tom would like to express their immense gratitude to Bridget and Al for all they did for Mom over the years. They made Mom their priority and did everything they could to make her days happy and comfortable. Angela was preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 54 years Don Otterbein, three children lost in infancy; siblings Thomas Casey, Lucille (Keren) Costello, Eleanor (Sheldon) Peterson, Patrick Casey, Dorothy (Stanley) Faupel, Gert (George) Glaspie, Willard Casey (infant), Irene (Malcolm) Boughner, Kathleen (infant), Anna (Clifford) Humphrey and James (Joyce) Casey; sister-in-law Bernice (Matt) McIntyre, brother-in-law Ernie Bueschlen, four great grandchildren in miscarriage, as well as son-in-law David Martin.
Angela M. Otterbein, age 101, of Bad Axe Michigan, passed away peacefully October 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born in Meade Township on April 10, 1918 to Bridget (McGee) and James Casey. She was raised in the Pinnebog area and attended a one room schoolhouse where she was allowed to skip two grades (we’d be in big trouble if we neglected to mention this) which resulted in her graduating from high school at the age of 16. Angela worked at Kalamazoo State Hospital for a time and worked for Michigan Bell for a number of years before marrying Donald L. Otterbein on November 3, 1944. Angela was a lifelong learner. Considering that she grew up on a farm complete with hay wagons and horse drawn carriages, hoeing fields by hand, and working as a telephone operator where she had to actually connect people utilizing a switchboard, it was amazing to watch her embrace new technology. Her children and grandchildren were impressed with how easily she learned to use an IPAD, play Jeopardy and Bible Trivia on her Alexa, and keep up with family and friends on Facebook. She loved to read all her life, and when her eyesight began to fail, she relied on audiobooks to feed her passion. Angela loved her trips to New York with her good friends Peg Ney, June Edwards, and Lois McDowell, enjoying many shows and adventures over the years while their husbands went deer hunting. Angela was a devout Catholic throughout her life and her faith gave her comfort and peace when life handed her challenges. She was Irish through and through, as evidenced by her wry wit and wonderful sense of humor. She was fun and fun-loving. Angela was a formidable Euchre and Scrabble player. She was very musical and played the piano by ear. She could listen to a song on the radio and immediately sit down and play it!. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Angela was thrilled to welcome her great granddaughter Rosalind this summer. Angela enjoyed accompanying her grandchildren on annual “heritage tours†visiting her birthplace, childhood farm homes, one-room schoolhouse, St. Felix Church (where her parents were married, she and her siblings were baptized, and where many of her family members were buried), Souletown, and the house that served as a blind pig during Prohibition. The tour always concluded with a trip to Heck’s Bar for a beer. Her last trip to Heck’s was this past July!
Name: Arlene V. Wendland
Age: 84
Hometown: Caseville Township
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: August 31, 1935
Date of Passing: October 19, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
No services will be held. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the cremation arrangements.
She is survived by her husband Robert and four children: Debra, Lori, Lonnie and Michael.
Arlene V. Wendland, 84, of Caseville Twp, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at home under hospice Care. Arlene was born August 31, 1935 in Detroit to the late William and Margaret Carpenter, where she was joined by brothers William and Allan, and sister Kathleen. She married Robert T. Wendland December 31, 1962.
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