Name: Kenneth L Baker
Age: 83
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: September 28, 1939
Date of Passing: December 07, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
No services are planned. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Ken’s family would like to thank the administration and staff at Meadow Lane Assisted Living & Memory Care in Bad Axe for their care and compassion provided to Ken during his short time there.
Ken is survived by his children Paul (Kim) Baker of Rochester Hills and Brenda (James) Deering of Caledonia; brothers Duane (Penny) Baker of Paw Paw, and Martin (Debra) Baker of Elkton, sister Kathie (Michael) Maurer of Vassar, and brother-in-law Charles Thomas of Temperance; grandchildren Alex Deering, Karley (AJ) VanderLaan, Justin Baker, and Megan Baker; long time dear friends Kathy Kerr of Elkton and Tami Gettel of Elkton; and his beloved Australian Shepherd dog Bobbie. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews on both sides of his family. Ken is preceded in death by his father Robert E. Baker and mother Pearl (Hollinshead) Baker; sister Marion Thomas and ex-wife Marjorie Baker
Kenneth L. Baker, 83, of Elkton, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bad Axe. Ken was born September 28, 1939 in Elkton to the late Robert E. and Pearl (Hollinshead) Baker. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1958. After a short time working in Detroit, he then served in the US Army, stationed in Ft. Hood Texas from 1959 to 1962. He married Marjorie Pobanz in 1964 and settled down in Elkton to become a lifelong dairy and crop farmer. He loved the local farmland and always enjoyed working the crops throughout the planting, growing, and harvesting seasons. After stepping back from full-time farming in 1990, he kept busy maintaining everything around his home and farm. In his final years, he loved taking long car rides touring the local countryside with his beloved dog Bobbie, often ending with a stop at McDonalds in Bad Axe for two small vanilla ice cream cones, one for him, and one for Bobbie.
Name: Audrey Mae Osentoski
Age: 83
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 09, 2022
Date of Birth: May 05, 1939
Date of Passing: December 06, 2022
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
The Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish, Ubly. Rev. Robert Pare, pastor of St. Roch Catholic Church will officiate. Audrey will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Jerry, in the St. Columbkille Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday, December 9 from 4:00-8:00 pm and Saturday at St. Columbkille Catholic Church from 10:00-10:45 am. In memory of Audrey, please consider directing any donations to Meadow Lane Assisted Living of Bad Axe or the St. Columbkille Building Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Audrey’s family.
Audrey is survived by her son, Mark (Linda Rogers) Osentoski of Attica; one daughter, Tammy (Andrew) Pasterz of Saginaw; daughter-in-law, Jennifer (Robert) Reilly of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandchildren, Aaron (Kyle Stillwell) Osentoski of Westerville, OH, Elliott (Elizabeth) McKnight of Mt. Pleasant, Oliver McKnight of Sanford; one great granddaughter, Margot McKnight. She was preceded in death by one son, Brian Osentoski and one grandson, Eric Osentoski.
Mrs. Audrey Mae Osentoski, 83 of Ubly, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Audrey was born on May 5, 1939 in Bad Axe to the late Earl and Genevieve (Mausolf) Kuntze. She married Jerry Osentoski on October 25, 1958 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2004. Audrey was a 1958 graduate of Bad Axe High School. She was a homemaker and farm wife and was also employed at Arjay Manufacturing for almost 18 years. Audrey enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, countryside walks, listening to music and truly cherished time spent with her family and grandchildren. Audrey was a devout Catholic who regularly prayed the rosary and watched the Catholic channel.
Name: Rosalin Marie Witherspoon
Age: 87
Hometown: Kinde,MI
Funeral Date: December 09, 2022
Date of Birth: November 19, 1935
Date of Passing: December 06, 2022
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Visitation will be from 2-8 PM on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde and at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Kinde from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the Church. Rev. Larry Loree, Sr. will officiate. Graveside service will be at Colfax Township Cemetery in Bad Axe where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Memorials may be offered to St. Peters Lutheran Church or Compassus to use at their discretion. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Rosie is survived by her three children Kaye (Richard) Crego, Brenda (Timothy) Gould and Carl (Emily) Witherspoon; eight grandchildren Jacob (Kristian ) Junglas, Aaron Crego, Ashley Crego, Brandon (Sara) Gould, Joshua Gould and Charles Witherspoon, along with three great-grandchildren, Jackson and Raymond Junglas and Sophia Rosalin Gould. Sophia may not have Rosie’s red hair, but carries on her great-grand mother’s spirit. Rosalin is also survived by her brother Elwin and sister-in-law Mary Koth, as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her husband Willis Witherspoon, parents Elmer and Edna (Briggs) Koth, father and mother-in-law Alford and Minna Witherspoon, brother Everett and sister-in-law Ann Koth. She was also preceded by her brothers and sister-in-law Euortta (Verne) Hind, Alice (Beuncy) Fisher, Allen (Florence) Witherspoon and John Witherspoon (Sharon) Collings.
Rosalin Marie Witherspoon, age 87, of Hume Township, Kinde Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 6, 2022. Rosalin was born on November 19, 1935, in Meade Township to the late Elmer and Edna (Briggs) Koth. She attended Church School and graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1954. Rosie married Willis Witherspoon on May 25, 1957 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe, Michigan. Rosie worked on the family farm and was employed at Huron County Abstract Company. She then worked for Robert Brown Dairy Equipment until her retirement. Rosie was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Kinde, Michigan where she taught Sunday School and served on many committees throughout the years. She always had a garden and some new house plants growing. She was a 4-H Leader for eight years teaching sewing, crocheting, and knitting, as well as a member of a Huron County Extension Group. The quick witted determined and spunky Rosie had a way of always making others feel very welcome in her home.
Name: Gerald S Ernat
Age: 93
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: December 10, 2022
Date of Birth: December 26, 1928
Date of Passing: December 05, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be 11:00am Saturday, December 10th at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. George Amos presiding. Military honors will be provided by the Caseville American Legion. Visitation will be one hour before mass at church on Saturday. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the services.
Jerry is survived by his wife Amy; children Steve (Carol) of Waterford, Kathy (Jeffrey) Zacharias of St. Clair Shores, Beth Romeo of Clinton Twp, Joanne Murphy of New Haven and Dee Schuster of Harrison Twp; 6 grandchildren: Alissa, Zachary, Katie, James, Valerie, and Alexis Ruby; 3 great-grandchildren: Kate, Benny, and Leila; niece Sharon, her daughter Kristen and her son Nathan. He was preceded in death by his sisters Virginia and Marge.
Gerald S. Ernat, 93, of Caseville, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at home under hospice care. Jerry was born December 26, 1928 in Detroit to the late Harold and Anna (Kusek) Ernat. He graduated from St. Stanislaus High School in 1947. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. On June 20, 1959 he married Amy Poleski at Ascension Catholic Church in Warren. Jerry worked as a journeyman carpenter and millwright at Chrysler-Jefferson for 29 years, retiring in 1993. He bought property in Caseville in 1966 and moved there permanently in 1998 from Center Line.
Name: Frank G Lasceski
Age: 75
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 09, 2022
Date of Birth: October 19, 1947
Date of Passing: December 05, 2022
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11 am at Good Shepherd Parish – St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Frieburg. Officiating will be Fr. Nate Harburg. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 1 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Friday at the church from 10 am until the Mass at 11 am. . A Knight’s of Columbus service will be offered on Thursday at 7 pm with a scripture service following at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. A luncheon will be served at St. John Fellowship Hall following Frank’s burial. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marie Lasceski; daughters Tammy Sache and her special friend Russ, Tracey (Barry) Jones, Trudy Bushway and her special friend Derek, Tina (Chris) Podleski, and Tricia (Josh) Dressler; grandchildren Madison Bushway, Keydan Reinke, Morgan Jones, Chloe Reinke, Ava Podleski, and Brynn Podleski; sisters; Irene Wilson, Marie Lemanski, and Theresa Horetski (Leonard); brother David Lasceski (Genevieve); sister-in-law Gloria Lasceski. Brothers-in-law: Jim (Diane) Osentoski, Ronnie (Shirley) Osentoski, Arnold (Joan) Osentoski, Kevin (Margaret) Osentoski. Sisters-in-law: Janice (John) Carpenter, Kathy Osentoski, Gloria Osentoski. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Gertrude Lasceski, Father and Mother-in-law; Curtis and Frances Osentoski, brothers, Leonard Lasceski and Sylvester Lasceski; brother-in-law’s Homer Wilson, Robert Lemanski and Robert Osentoski.
Frank G. Lasceski, age 75, of Ubly, unexpectedly passed away Monday December 5, 2022, at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe. Frank was born October 19 th, 1947 in Kinde, MI at home to the late Edward and Gertrude Lasceski. He graduated from North Huron High School. He married Marie Lasceski (Osentoski) on September 4 th, 1971 in Ubly, MI. He worked at Active in Elkton before becoming a proud owner of Frank’s Country Market in Ubly, MI. Frank and his wife have been the proud owners of the gas/grocery station for 45 years. Frank enjoyed spending time bullshitting with customers on a daily basis. He loved being able to watch generations of families come through the store. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. His favorite hobbies included: Casino trips, euchre, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Mollie B Polka. Frank was also a member of Knights of Columbus.
Name: Grace Hynek
Age: 94
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 08, 2022
Visitation will be held on Thursday December 8, 2022 at MacAlpine Funeral Home Mac Chapel in Bad Axe from 10am-11am until the time of service at 11am. Rev. Michael Beehler officiating, with special music by Greg and Marta Johnson. Burial immediately following at New River Cemetery in Port Austin Michigan Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund in care of Ron Tinsey.
She is survived by a son, Ron (Anna) Tinsey of Whitehall, Michigan; four daughters, Shirley (August) Schenk of Gagetown, Michigan, Beverly Johnson of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Connie Stephenson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Kathleen (Willliam) Kosal of Pataskala, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by one son, Duane Tinsey, one granddaughter Rhonda (Tinsey) Bucholtz and one great-grandson Brent M. Tinsey; her parents Duncan and Catherine McGeachy; her brothers Paul, William, Owen and Don; four sisters Alice, Elaine, Evelyn and Doris; daughter in-law Phyllis Tinsey; sister in-law Nellie Weisenbach, and son in-law Stephen Johnson.
Grace (McGeachy) Hynek, 94 years old, a resident of Bad Axe, passed away on December 3, 2022 at Rose Garden Assisted Living of Elkton. . She was born on June 10, 1928 in Sebewaing, Michigan to the late William and Evelyn Weisenbach. When she was five years old she was adopted by loving parents Duncan and Catherine McGeachy. Grace and Miles D. Hynek were united in marriage on April 27, 1972 in Bad Axe. Miles and Grace had an awesome marriage of 36 years. Her beloved husband preceded her in death on January 21, 2010. Grace was a member of Victory in Christ Community Church. She was employed at the Huron County Medical Care Facility for 19 years. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends, doing a little traveling, gardening, canning, blueberry picking and enjoying many of God’s wonderful creations. Grace showed a great love for the Lord, her husband Miles and her family. She was a woman who would do anything she could to help those who needed her help.
Name: Judith Lipski
Age: 79
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 10, 2022
Date of Birth: September 23, 1943
Date of Passing: December 03, 2022
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 10, 2022 at 11am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. The family will receive guests for visitation at the church on Saturday from 10am until the service time of 11am. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Judy is survived by her loving husband John of Bad Axe; daughter Kimberley Mick of Utica, Michigan; son Greg Lipski of Saginaw; daughter Jodi (Niels) Olsen of Bad Axe; brother John Gintner of Bad Axe; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother Raymond Gintner and sister Beverly McKnight.
Judith Lipski, age 79 of Bad Axe, went to her Lord while surrounded by family on December 3, 2022. Judy was born September 23, 1943 in Bad Axe to the late Adam and Edna (Arch) Gintner.She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1961. She married John Lipski on December 8, 1971 in Hagerstown, MD and lived in the Bad Axe home that he built for them. She worked at Hamill Manufacturing and Huron’s Finest over the years while also taking care of her family. She was a well loved member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe where she was active in many committees. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, painting, gardening, and going to Bible study. She loved pink roses, peach pie, road trips, flea markets and couldn’t pass a garage sale. She was funny and kind and loving and fiercely loyal. She was very strong and wasn’t afraid to say what she thought.
Name: Thomas M Bluitt
Age: 40
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 16, 2022
Date of Birth: December 22, 1981
Date of Passing: December 01, 2022
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Tommy will be on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 2 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Friends may gather at the funeral home beginning at 10 am until time of services at 2 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his children: Sawyer Steven and Isadora Ruth, his father Thomas Bluitt, sisters: Kelly Bluitt, Christy (Michael) Heintz, and nephews: Finlay, Henry, Harrison, several Godchildren, many extremely close knit and lifelong friends, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Thomas M. Bluitt, age 40 of Sarasota, Florida, formerly Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home under hospice care. He was born on December 22, 1981 in St. Clair to Thomas Bluitt and the late Ruthann (Christy) Bluitt. Tommy was a Fire Protection Superintendent. He enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music, especially Bob Dylan, boating, fishing, and enjoyed authors Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway
Name: Clifford A Jablonski
Age: 87
Hometown: Detroit,MI
Funeral Date: December 07, 2022
Date of Birth: June 06, 1935
Date of Passing: November 30, 2022
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
The funeral service for Cliff will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Nate Harburg, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the service at 1:30 pm. Cliff will be laid to rest next to his family at 12:000 noon on Thursday, December 8 at St. Mary Cemetery in New Baltimore. Cliff’s precious puppies were his joy in life. In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local animal shelter in his memory. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book.
Cliff is survived by his longtime family friend, John B Smigielski of Ubly, MI.
Mr. Clifford A. Jablonski (AKA Cliff Jay), legendary owner and operator of Carriage Services passed away on November 30, 2022 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, MI. Cliff was born June 6, 1935 in Detroit to the late Joseph C. and Frances M. (Wujek) Jablonski. His wife, Shirley Jablonski, preceded him in death on February 21, 2010. Cliff worked in the funeral industry for 50 years. He owned and operated Carriage Services, a removal service based out of Rochester Hills. His dedication to the families of Michigan was unsurpassed, even traveling out of state on many occasions to ensure the return of loved ones to their family. After his retirement, Cliff resided up in Bad Axe, MI, closer to his family friends.
Name: Janet Mary Banda
Age: 76
Hometown: Caseville,MI
Funeral Date: December 01, 2022
Date of Birth: March 24, 1946
Date of Passing: November 28, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be 11:00am Thursday, December 1st at St. Roch Catholic Church. Burial will be the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7 Wednesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Thumb Animal Shelter or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Janet is survived by her siblings Sharon (Dave) Comerford of Waterford, Linda Hemphill of Waterford, Joan (Don) Zalewski of Caseville and Bert Pawlowski of Oak Park; 10 nieces and nephews, 19 great-nieces and nephews and 10 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Attillo, brother Gary Pawlowski, and sister Diane Doll.
Janet Mary Banda, 76, of Caseville, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Janet was born March 24, 1946 in Detroit to the late Wilbert and Albina (Gwisdalla) Pawlowski. She grew up in Ferndale and graduated from St. James High School. She moved from Warren to Caseville in 1980. She retired from the Bad Axe Kmart. Janet was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. She loved animals, Halloween, making ceramics and spending time with her family and friends.
Name: Ilene Marie Learman
Age: 77
Hometown: Bad Axe,MI
Funeral Date: December 02, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Holy Name of Mary Parish - St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Helena. Officiating will be Father Kevin Wojciechowski, Pastor. Friends may call for visitation on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 1 -8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Friday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Thursday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Ilene is survived by 6 daughters and 7 sons. Ilene was a grandmother to 15 grandsons, 2 step-grandsons, and 7 granddaughters. She was a great-grandmother to 3 great-granddaughters, 1 great-grandson, 1 step-great-granddaughter and 1 step-great-grandson. 3 Brothers, Gordon (Diana) Kociba, Harold (Janice) Kociba, and Gerald (Rosemarie) Kociba. Sister-in-law, Cindy Kociba. Many nieces and nephews. Ilene was preceded in death by her son James Learman and her brother Eugene Kociba, parents, Leo and Susie Kociba, In-laws, Arthur and Evelyn Learman, brothers-in-law, Harold and Edward Holdwick.
Ilene Marie (Kociba) Learman, age 77, passed away and entered heaven to become an angel on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the University of Michigan Hospital due to injuries after a fall. Ilene was born on May 29th, 1945, in Parisville, Mi, daughter of the late Leo and Susie (Osantoski) Kociba. Ilene married Michael Zurek who passed away in the Vietnam War. She married John Learman on November 8th, 1969 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Kinde, MI. John preceded her in death on June 3rd, 2007. Ilene worked at the Bad Axe Seatbelt Factory and was a homemaker and stay at home mother for her own 14 children as well as nurturing and loving many others. Later, Ilene worked as a caretaker and in Housekeeping at Huron Memorial Hospital. Ilene will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and showing her love with food.
Name: Leonard Len Sobczak Jr.
Age: 76
Hometown: Filion
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: July 14, 1946
Date of Passing: November 28, 2022
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Memorials can be made to the Thumb Animal Shelter, 2260 S. Elkton Road, Elkton, MI 48432. Per Leonard’s wishes, there will be no services. Care has been entrusted to the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Robert’s family.
Len is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Sobczak of Filion; his two children, son, Robert (Lori) Sobczak of Bad Axe; and daughter, Kristina Sobczak of Bad Axe; eight grandchildren, Cory Sobczak of Saginaw, Seth Sobczak of Bad Axe, Kaitlyn Sobczak of Essexville, Hunter Sobczak of Bad Axe, Casey Goulette of Bad Axe, Jadrianna Sobczak of Chicago, Illinois, Halle Sobczak of Beverly Hills, Michigan, and Jared Sobczak of Big Rapids; four brothers, Ronald (Sharon) Sobczak of Port Hope, Larry Sobczak of Port Huron, Jack Sobczak of Georgia, and Daniel (Shirey) Sobczak of Bad Axe; and two sisters, Cindy (Bernie) Zaremba of China, Michigan, and Pat (Harold) Simmon of Effingham, Illinois; one brother-in-law, Peter Dickinson. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Leonard “Len” Sobczak Jr, 76, passed away peacefully in his home after a short illness on November 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 14, 1946 in Bad Axe, to the late Leonard Sr and Beatrice (Glaza) Sobczak. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School, which is where he met the love of his life, Doris “Pat” Dickinson. The two were joined together in marriage on March 7, 1965 in Verona. Len was the founder and owner of Sobczak Construction, where he worked for many years. Outside of work, Len loved many things in life, such as going out and fishing on the lake. He enjoyed card games, whether that be at a casino or simply a game among friends. Len also loved to travel, taking his family on many “spontaneous vacations”. Above all else though, Len had three great loves in life. Two of those were his dogs, Emma and JR, while the third was his family. He loved nothing more than spending time with all eight of his grandchildren.
Name: Dianne Talaski
Age: 71
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 02, 2022
Tils family will receive guest for visitation on Friday December 2, 2022 from 4-8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Cremation has taken place. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please visit www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Til is survived by her loving husband Eugene Talaski of Bad Axe, Her beloved Rottweiler ‘Miss Ava’, Son Jason (Lisa) Talaski of Bad Axe, Daughter Jill (Brent) Strieter of Burt, Son Joshua Talaski and special friend Gwyn of Bad Axe, Sister Darlene Bender of Pigeon, Two grandchildren, Hannah Talaski and Connor Talaski of Bad Axe and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Ruddie and Helen Faupel, brother, Wayne Faupel and sister in law Carol Faupel.
Dianne (Til) Talaski of Bad Axe, age 71, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday November 28 2022. She was born May 27th 1951 to the late Ruddie and Helen (Harding) Faupel of Elkton. She attended Elkton Pigeon Bay Port schools and graduated from Laker High School …class of 1969. On May 23, 1970 she married her sweetheart, Eugene Talaski from Harbor Beach at the St. Felix Catholic Church. They recently celebrated their 52nd Wedding Anniversary. She enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. She was blessed to visit Paris France, London England, Alaska and Hawaii just to name a few. They also enjoyed several cruises to the Carribean and Hawaiian islands. She also enjoyed taking convertible rides along the shore line with Eugene and her beloved dog. At the wee hours of the morning, she enjoyed texting her friends and family inspirational and loving texts and emojis. She was employed at Huron Memorial Hospital (HMH) in the dietary department and enjoyed making new friends.
Name: Carl J. Franzel
Age: 85
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: November 28, 2022
Date of Birth: January 10, 1937
Date of Passing: November 26, 2022
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. November 29, 2022 at St Ignatius Catholic Church, Good Shepard Perish, Freiburg. The Rev. Nate Harburg will officiate. Visitation will be Monday, November 28, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 at Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly.
Carl is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ilene Franzel; daughters, Debra (John) Mordus, Annette (Rich) Gusa, Carla (Carl) Trigger, Michelle Turcott and her special friend Tim, and Theresa Franzel; sons Dean (Ella) Weltin and Steven (Laura) Franzel; 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters; Deloris (James) Perkins and Joeva (Harry) Bukoski.
Carl J. Franzel, age 85, of Ubly passed away Saturday November 26, 2022 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born on January 10, 1937 in Freiburg, son of the late Joseph Franzel. He attended Freiburg Country School, after which he attended Carsonville High School, graduating in 1955. He married Ilene McCarty (Weltin) on October 6, 1990 in Ubly. Carl was a member of many veteran groups, including The Thumb Veteran Organization, the Port Sanilac VFW, and the Sandusky VFW. He was extremely proud of his 31 years of service to his country, having served in the Marines, the Army, and the reserves. After returning from his time in the service, he found joy in farming, often times seen driving his beloved Farmall tractor, and was a maintinance worker for Trelleborg Plastics. When he wasn’t working, Carl spent much of his time caring for animals, especially his beloved, and many, cats. Above all though, he loved to spend time with his family. Described as “a man without a mean bone in his body”, he will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Name: Carol Ann Rapson
Age: 72
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 03, 2022
Date of Birth: August 27, 1950
Date of Passing: November 24, 2022
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Visitation will be held on Saturday December 3, 2022 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan from 1:00-4:00. A prayer service will follow at 4:00 at MacAlpine Funeral Home. Per Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. Memorials may be offered to the family in care of Christopher Rapson. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Carol was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Virginia, her in laws Carl and Catherine Rapson, brother in law Steve Rapson and a granddaughter Alexa Joan Steele. Carol will be greatly missed by her husband Christopher of Bad Axe, daughter Jessica (Jeff) Peshinski; granddaughters Riley Steele and Reagan Steele; siblings Ken (Lori) Toner, Jerry Toner, James (Colleen) Toner, Richard (Barb) Toner, Connie (Duane) Ruth, Tina (Daniel) Fortin and Greg (Joann) Toner; in laws Dave (Mary) Rapson, Bob (Lisa) Rapson, Rick (Linda) Rapson and many nieces and nephews.
Carol Ann Rapson, 72 years old of Bad Axe Michigan, passed away on November 24, 2022 at her home following a short illness. Carol was born in Bad Axe on August 27, 1950 to the late Raymond and Virginia Toner. She grew up in Kinde, Michigan. Carol worked her entire career at Huron Memorial Hospital/ Huron Medical Center. She worked in various departments, eventually becoming a nurse. Carol enjoyed spending time outside, gardening and cheering on the Detroit Tigers. Carol married Chris Rapson on October 27, 1997.
Name: Warren R Meissner
Age: 76
Hometown: Caseville,MI
Funeral Date: November 27, 2022
Date of Birth: October 07, 1946
Date of Passing: November 23, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Visitation will be Noon to 6:00pm Sunday, November 27th at the Caseville Public School Auditorium. Interment will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caseville Public School (Athletic Fund).
Warren is survived by his daughters Bridgett Patterson of Jacksonville, NC, Stacey (Shawn) Diebel of Muir; grandchildren Brittany (Meaghan), Joshua (Nicholas), Allyson, Jordyn, and Bradyn; great-grandson Jonah; siblings Maureen (Ed) Kusek, Max (Mary Jo) Meissner and Renee (Jim) Bauer; sister-in-law Diane Stahl; and close friends Ron and Patti Atwood. He was preceded in death by his siblings Sharon (Ralph) Finkbeiner and Dennis Stahl.
Warren R. Meissner, 76, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. Warren was born October 7, 1946 to the late Max and Ruby (Kain) Meissner. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1964. He married Thelma King March 27, 1971; she preceded him in death on January 5, 2000. He retired in 2017 from Caseville Public School as the facility manager, taking care of the grounds, buses and building. He previously worked for Quinn Shell Gas Station as a mechanic and was on the Caseville Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, yard work, watching football and spending time with his grandchildren.
Name: Allen D. Nim
Age: 82
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: October 02, 1940
Date of Passing: November 23, 2022
Funeral Home: Champange Funeral Chapel
No services are planned. Interment will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at a later date. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Allen is survived by his children Andrew (Sherrie) of Mt. Pleasant, Aaron (Jennifer) of Clarksville, TN, and Allison of Ferndale; grandchildren Alexander, Alyssa (Noah), Breanna, and AJ; and siblings Kenneth, Maynard, and Judy. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 2018.
Allen D. Nim, 82, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. Allen was born October 2, 1940 in Detroit to the late Kenneth and Mary Jane Nim. He graduated from Detroit Western High School. He proudly served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He retired as a police officer from the City of Detroit, Third Precinct, in 1993 and moved to Pigeon. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting in Trenary at deer camp, fishing in the Detroit River and spending summers at his cottage near West Branch. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Name: Birdie Lou Heintz
Age: 72
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 22, 2022
Date of Birth: May 07, 1950
Date of Passing: November 19, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday, November 22nd at Evangel Life Assembly of God in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8pm Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials may be made to Evangel Life Assembly of God or the family.
Surviving are her two daughters, Katrina Metz of Bad Axe and Jennifer (Chris) Eden of Fenton; five grandchildren Michael, Ashley, Kyle, Matthew and Chloe; great-grandchildren Olyvia, Sawyer, Reid and Elliane; sister Lavina Musall; aunt Donna Brandow and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Richard Heintz; parents Ethel and Bill; brothers William Cove, Douglas Cove, and Frank Prill; and sisters Roselee Prill, Judy Cove and Joann Essenmacher.
Birdie Lou Heintz, 72, a lifelong resident of Pigeon went to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw. Birdie was born on May 7, 1950 in Bad Axe to the late Ethel Soper and Bill Cove. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1969. On November 13, 1971, she was united in marriage to Richard Floyd Heintz in Bad Axe; he preceded her in death October 9, 2016. Along with raising her two daughters, Birdie dedicated 38 years to taking care of others at Scheurer Hospital, retiring in March 2020. Birdie loved to be outside in her pool. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and even going to the casino for a weekend getaway.
Name: Mabel A Kain
Age: 104
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: November 22, 2022
Date of Birth: October 08, 1918
Date of Passing: November 19, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, November 22nd at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linkville with Rev Chris Suggitt officiating. Burial will be in St John Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00am-2:00pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkvile.
Mabel is survived by many nieces and nephews along with their families. She was preceded in death by her sister Edna (Marv) Schaper; brothers John Jr. (Dorothy) who was killed in WWII and Carl (Ruth) Buehler and special friend Herb Stark.
Mabel A. Kain, 104, of Owendale, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Scheurer Long Term Care in Pigeon. Mabel was born October 8, 1918 in Brookfield Township to the late John F. and Clara E. (Koch) Buehler. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. She married Russell Kain on February 3, 1940 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and worked alongside him on the family farm. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1992. Mabel was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville and was the oldest member of their Ladies Aid Society. She enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, playing cards and Bingo and having her hair done.
Name: Roger D Elenbaum
Age: 79
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: November 19, 2022
Date of Birth: May 21, 1943
Date of Passing: November 16, 2022
Funeral Home: Champange Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, November 19th at Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Albert Barchue officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sebewaing. Visitation will be 2-6 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. The family wishes to acknowledge Scheurer Long Term Care for their compassionate care and being his second family over the seven years he resided there. Memorials may be made to Bayshore Camp. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Roger is survived by his wife Janice; children Kris (Jamie) McBride of Waterford, Paul (Patti) Elenbaum of Indiana, Sherry Larsen of Colorado and Kimberly (Gavin) Litchfield of North Carolina; grandchildren Jacob, Maggie, Chase, Jenna, Andee, Ezra, Everleigh, and Ryleigh; siblings Charlene (Sam) Dibble of Brighton, Melva Jean (Rick) Coleman of Cass City, Dawn Pobanz of Alma, and Pam (Jay) Dubey of Pigeon. He was preceded in death by grandson Jack McBride and brother-in-law Bob Pobanz.
Roger D. Elenbaum, 79, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Scheurer Long Term Care in Pigeon. Roger was born May 21, 1943 in Bad Axe to the late Lloyd and Melva (Dietzel) Elenbaum. He graduated in 1961 from Laker High School. He was a lifelong farmer and member of Michigan Farm Bureau. Roger attended Salem United Methodist Church. He spent winters in Bradenton, Florida. Roger enjoyed farming, attending Gospel quartets, camping and snowmobiling with friends and family.
Name: Larry William Jewell
Age: 75
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: October 02, 1947
Date of Passing: November 14, 2022
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Larry's life will be announced at a later date. The Family requests that cards or letters of condolences be sent to PO Box 131, Harbor Beach, Michigan 48441. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Surviving Larry are his loving wife of 55 years, Rita; brother Douglas (Dorothy) Jewell, four children: Sheryl (Larry) Rapson, Douglas (Jessica) Jewell, Ruthann (Steven) Wolschleger, Loren Jewell; eleven grandchildren: Chloe Rapson, Matthew Rapson, Sarah Jewell, Shannon Wolschleger, Jessica (Jonathan) Galat, Steven Wolschleger Jr., Miranda (Bradley) Dropiewski, Cameo Wolschleger (and special friend Ryan Ramsey, Shawn Wolschleger, Trevor Wolschleger, Lincoln Larry Wolschlegr, 6 great grandchildren: Ava Petrie, Laurie Duffied, Elena Wolschleger, Emmalynne Jewell-Galat, and twins Easton and Ellie Dropiewski.
Larry William Jewell, age 75, of Harbor Beach, passed away on November 14, 2022, at home with his family by his side, after a difficult battle with cancer. Larry was born to Roy and Ruth Jewell on October 2, 1947 in Harbor Beach. Larry attended Harbor Beach High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Larry wed Rita Elizabeth LeGue on June 24, 1967. While Larry's family and friends are saddened by his death, they are extremely thankful for his life. Larry was a quiet soul who relished the simple pleasures of living. He was a loving father and dedicated husband. Larry was predeceased by his mother and father Ruth and Roy; Step-father Henry Shliefer; three infant sons: Lawrence, Roy and Mark, and several aunts and uncles Larry was passionate about music and could often be found lending his beautiful voice or artful guitar to one of several bands he worked with during his lifetime. When he wasn't playing or singing, he worked on vehicles with his sons, cruising the marina and beaches, or feeding and trying to tame any stray animal he came across. He also loved going on road trips with his bride and working on their yard and garden.
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