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.
Name: Arlene H Anderson
Age: 94
Hometown: Grant Township
Funeral Date: November 17, 2022
Date of Birth: September 01, 1928
Date of Passing: November 13, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, November 17th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon with Rev. Ean Green of Elkton Community Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in Grant Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 Wednesday and 10-11 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the Community Wesleyan Church of Elkton, Compassus Living Foundation or Imagination Library.
Surviving are her son Dennis (Joyce) Anderson of Cass City; daughters Lee Ann Anderson of Caro and Linda (Gary) Fini of Caro; five grandchildren, Jeff and Janelle Anderson, Alyssa Smith, Morgan Fini and Mallory (Garrett) Rockwell; two great-grandsons Nolan and Ethan Smith; one great-granddaughter, Layla Smith; sister Doris Ross of Caseville and several nieces and nephews.
Arlene H. Anderson, 94, of Grant Township near Elkton, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 surrounded by family. Arlene was born September 1, 1928 in Oliver Twp to the late Herbert and Velma (Haley) Huff. She resided in Grant Twp most of her life. On November 14, 1952 she married Robert M. Anderson of Oliver Twp at the Baptist Parsonage in Harbor Beach. After celebrating 63 years of marriage, Robert preceded her in death on July 8, 2016. In the mid 1950's they worked together running their mink farm and raising their family. By 1960, their mink farm was a full-time business. The fur industry peaked in 1973, so they sold the mink and started a new business, Tri-County Dead Stock Removal. She handled all the accounting, payroll and office management of the business. Arlene enjoyed playing the dulcimer, crocheting, canning and antiques. She was an avid reader up to her final days. Education was very important to her, and she saw to it that her children all received a college education.
Name: Peter Burns Capling
Age: 88
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 29, 1962
Date of Passing: November 13, 2022
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery in Colfax Township. Memorials may be offered to The Bad Axe Rotary Club. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Peter is survived by his children Megan Capling (Dean Deering) of Bad Axe, Peter Capling II of Manchester, Todd Capling (Alyssa) of Bad Axe, Kristen Capling (Naeem Haider) of Williston, Vermont; grandchildren Kelsey, Kali, Sean, Kora, Morgan Capling, Kamran, Amira and Soriah Haider; great grandsons Orion Fibranz, Preston and Parker Capling; sister Sue Seymour (Bat), sisters-in-law Faith Capling, Nancy Kelley, brother in-law Mark (Charlotte) Bearss, and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson Kyle Capling, daughter in law Michelle Capling, brother Phillip Capling, brother-in-law Bill Kelley and sister Mary Ellen Brewster and brother in law Bob Brewster. He also leaves behind his special four legged companion Cindy.
Peter Burns Capling, 88 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on November 13, 2022 at his home. Peter was born in Bad Axe on July 28, 1934 to the late Phillip and Lenore (Burns) Capling . After graduating high school, at the age of 17, Pete joined the Navy and spent four years repairing airplanes and playing on the Navy traveling basketball team. Peter and Sue Bearss were married on December 29, 1962 and were married for 58 years before she passed away in July of 2021. After he left the Navy, Pete graduated from Michigan State University and obtained his law degree from the Detroit College of Law. Pete settled his family in Birmingham, Michigan and began his law career for the Wayne County Road Commission. After the Detroit riots, he moved his family to Bad Axe. After a twelve year career as Prosecuting Attorney in Huron County, he opened a private practice as a trial attorney, and served ten years as the District Court Magistrate, and also on the case evaluation panels. Pete really enjoyed the many marriage ceremonies he performed and took pride in making the ceremony very special for each couple. Pete was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church in Bad Axe, dedicated member to Verona Hills Golf Club, 50 year member of Bad Axe Rotarian club, 50 year member of the American Legion Post 0499, and original founding member in 1976 of the Detroit Irish American Lawyers Association. Many knew Pete for his many miles walking around town with his dog. He enjoyed spending time at his cottage up north in Clear Lake with his family, golfing, cross word puzzles and was an enthusiastic ice fisherman. He was a regular at the annual event of the Irish American lawyers’ brunch in Corktown. Mr. Capling was a fierce advocate for the less fortunate litigants that he represented in court. He was a very highly respected lawyer and friend.
Name: Bernice M. Kloska
Age: 96
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: November 16, 2022
Date of Birth: January 10, 1926
Date of Passing: November 11, 2022
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Bernice will be Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11 am at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Pastor Peter Orlando, officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Bernice will be on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday will begin at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com The family would like to thank Meadow Lanes Assisted Living and Seasons Change Hospice for their wonderful care of their mother.
Bernice is survived by her two sons: Michael (Nancy) Kloska of East Tawas, Perry (Karen) Kloska of Romeo, three daughters: Linda (Marvin) Roggenbuck of Leesburg, Florida, Dayle (Eugene) Pollum of Minden City, Mary Lou Sasta of Texas, 14 grandchildren: Lisa (Dave) Klebba, Brad (Emily) Kloska, Renee (Brian) Thomas, Jeffrey (Drita) Roggenbuck, Jim Pollum (Mary), Neil (Amanda) Pollum, Sharon Stein, Erica (Jonn) Springsdorf, Perry M. (Nikkie) Kloska, Tera Johnson (Brandon) James, Alaine Johnson (Luke), Jeremy (Lindsey) Joseph, Michael (Elise) Joseph, AJ Joseph and Meagen, 17 great grandchildren: Abby, Logan and Kelsey Kloska, Allison Collins, Nicholas & Sofia Roggenbuck, Bailey, Lucas, Noah and Shane Stein, Dirk & Charlie Springsdorf, Eleanor, Elliot Pollum, Arthur and Barret Joseph, Rose and Walter Joseph and Tyruss & Ciarah Wharram, and Trevor James; sister Ruth Turner of Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers Emerson (Ruth) Wood and Burton (Dorothy) (Verna) Wood, and two sisters: Margaret (Glenn ”Red”) Blashill, Barbara (Wally) Hammond and Phillip Turner, MD.
BERNICE M. KLOSKA, age 96 of Harbor Beach, went home to be with her husband on November 11, 2022 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living of Bad Axe, with her family by her side, under hospice care. She was born on January 10, 1926 in Harbor Beach to the late Robert and Lottie (Minard) Wood. She attended Harbor Beach Community School. She married Arthur Kloska on June 5, 1943. They had lived all their married life on Schock Road. Art preceded her in death in 1988. Bernice spent her life raising their five children and farming. She loved baking cakes and making blankets for the grandchildren. She did genealogy for the Wood and Kloska families. Bernice also spent 16 winters in Arizona with her sister Ruth.
Name: Ruth Minnie Clark
Age: 92
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: November 14, 2022
Date of Birth: April 04, 1930
Date of Passing: November 10, 2022
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Ruth will be held on Monday November 14, 2022 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde, at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Larry Loree officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday November 13, 2022 from 2-8PM at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, and from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Monday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde. Memorials may be offered to Season’s Change Hospice of Pigeon, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at MacAlpinefuneralhome.com
Ruth is survived by her children Gary (Diane) Clark, Donnie (Carol) Clark, Larry (Karen) Clark, Mark (special friend Denise) Clark, Ken (Lynn ) Clark, Dale (Tracy) Clark, Rick (Kim) Clark; her 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who visited her often and who’s visits she looked forward too. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Clark, her son Randy Clark, her brothers Alfred, Art, Walter, Harold, Edwin, Herbert; sisters Elsie, Florence, Bernetta and baby sister Emma. The family would like to thank Seasons Change Hospice for their loving supportive care for their Mothers’ final days, especially Vicky, Denise and Brittany.
Ruth Minnie Clark 92 years old of Elkton passed away at home on November 10, 2022. Our loving mother Ruth Minnie Klemp was born on April 4, 1930 to the late William and Minnie (Jahn) Klemp, and raised in the Port Hope area with her 10 siblings. She worked at the Port Hope Level factory and then the seat belt factory in Bad Axe. She enjoyed working in the factories and making friends. As her family grew she became a stay at home mom taking care of her eight sons along with helping her husband on the family farm. Ruth also helped raise most of her grandchildren and many of her great grandchildren, and really enjoyed loving them and spending special time with them. Ruth enjoyed gardening, canning, her flowers and embroidery work. Ruth had a very strong faith in God and was a very active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde. She had a great sense of humor and was Beloved by everyone she met.
Name: Sharon L Nehring
Age: 80
Hometown: Elkton,MI
Funeral Date: November 15, 2022
Date of Birth: October 23, 1942
Date of Passing: November 10, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, November 15th at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with Pastor Steve Neuman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff at Huron County Medical Care Facility for their care and compassion during Sharon’s time there. Memorials may be made to the family or St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church.
Sharon is survived by her daughters Lori (Jeff) Rifenbark of Bad Axe and Julie (Mike) Weiderhold of Elkton; grandchildren Alan, Adam, Aaron, Crystal (Ronnie), Faith (Johnny), Julia and Mary; great-grandchildren Kinzee and Harley; sister-in-law Lucille Posade; nieces and nephews Patti (Ron) Damm, Kathy (Randy) Konieczny, Steve (Martha) Walsh, Dave Walsh, Lisa (Kevin) Ziel, Tracey (Mike) Betteridge and Mark (Miles Ramsdill) Posade. She was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Walsh, brother Ralph “Bud” Posade and nephew Tim Walsh.
Sharon L. Nehring, 80, of Elkton, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Sharon was born October 23, 1942 in Bad Axe to the late Berthold and Elsie (Forster) Posade. She was a member at Trinity Lutheran in Elkton until the church closed and she then transferred to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Berne. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Name: Robert M Bedford
Age: 89
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: June 13, 1933
Date of Passing: November 08, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Pigeon River Mennonite Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Bob is survived by his daughters Darlene Hipsher of California and Diane (Vince) Laney of Elkton; grandchildren Elizabeth, Kristopher and Dylan; brothers John (Eileen) Bedford and Jerry (Ana) Bedford. He was preceded in death by his brother Neal.
Robert M. Bedford, 89, of Pigeon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Bob was born June 13, 1933 in Bad Axe to the late Walter and Olive (Eicher) Bedford. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1951. On December 11, 1954 he married Esther Block at the Kilmanagh EUB Church; she preceded him in death November 23, 2020. In 1971 he moved to Marion, Indiana and worked at Active Industries before returning to Huron County in 1996. He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. He enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music and traveling by motorhome to visit his grandchildren.
Name: Paul R Ray
Age: 63
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: November 11, 2022
Date of Birth: December 16, 1958
Date of Passing: November 08, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, November 11th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ean Green officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Paul is survived by his fiancé Robbie Jean Jabtecki; children Hope Putnam and Michael Paul (Kendra) Ray; several grandchildren; his mother Pauline; and sisters Joyce Smith and Regina Payne; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry.
Paul R. Ray, 63, of Caseville, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at home under hospice care. Paul was born December 16, 1958 in Detroit to Pauline (Courtney) and the late Alfred Ray. He grew up in Pikeville, Kentucky and moved to Michigan in 1994. He worked at UPS, Heavy Freight in Romulus from 1995 until retiring in 2017. After retiring he moved from Inkster to Caseville. He was a member of the Caseville Eagles Club. He enjoyed spending winters in Leesburg, Florida, traveling in his camper and going on cruises.
Name: Carol A Baumeister
Age: 87
Hometown: Deckerville
Funeral Date: November 12, 2022
Date of Birth: September 07, 1935
Date of Passing: November 07, 2022
Funeral Home: apseyfuneralhome.net
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Carol A. Baumeister will be 11:00 AM Saturday November 12, 2022, in the Apsey Funeral Home. Rev. Lisa Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Downing Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00-8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Deckerville Community Hospital, Deckerville United Methodist Church or Michiganlights.com Condolences may be sent on-line to apseyfuneralhome.net
Mrs. Baumeister is survived by three sons, Johnny (Nancy) Baumeister of Sandusky, James (Marlene) Baumeister of Fla, and Ronald (Laura) Baumeister of Deckerville; thirteen grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son Steven Baumeister in 2017.
Carol A. Baumeister, age 87, of Deckerville, died Monday November 7, 2022, in McLaren Port Huron Hospital. She was born September 7, 1935, in Saginaw, the daughter of Rev. Leslie and Arabelle (O’Blenis) Cullver. She grew up in Caseville and Carsonville. Graduating from Carsonville High School. On October 1, 1955, she married Donald Baumeister in Deckerville. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1992. Carol worked for the Deckerville Community Hospital for 15 years as the lobby receptionist. She also was very active on the family farm east of Deckerville. She enjoyed sewing, playing the piano, painting, and gardening. She was a member of the Deckerville United Methodist Church, the UMW, hospital auxiliary, and the Deckerville Community School Band Boosters.
Name: Sharon Marie Wahl
Age: 81
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: November 11, 2022
Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11:00 am in St. Michaels church of The Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin. Visitation will be Thursday, November 10th from 4:00-8:00 in the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde, and Friday at the church from 10:00 am until the Mass at 11:00. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Funeral Services though the Knoblock Funeral Home, in Kinde.
She is also survived by her siblings: Barbara Kanarek and Allen Kanarek. She was Preceded in death by her husbands: John Marchese, Gerald Baranski and Glen Wahl.
Sharon Marie Wahl, 81, of Port Austin, died at her home on Monday, November 7, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 16, 1941, the daughter of Lawrence and Lillian (Stapanski) Kanarek. Sharon moved to the Port Austin area from Warren in 1969. She enjoyed baking, especially birthday cakes, Puzzles, reading books, taking care of, and feeding her family, she also loved to listen to all music. Sharon is survived by her children: Fred (Shelley) Baranski of Port Austin, Robert (Janice) Baranski of Bad Axe, Gerald Jr (Suzie) Baranski of Port Austin, and Julie (Michael) Ressler of St. Clair Shores. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Chaning Baranski, Casey Baranski, Kayla (James) Lemanski, Adam (Megan) Baranski, Elizabeth Baranski, Ian and Lillian Ressler; and her great grandchildren: Annie, Anthony, Sophia, Emily and Hannah.
Name: Phyllis J Hazard
Age: 76
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 12, 2022
Date of Birth: January 09, 1946
Date of Passing: November 04, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, November 12th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ean Green officiating. Entombment will be in Colfax Twp Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Phyllis is survived by her husband Kinsey; daughter Susan (Robert) Klemmer of Bad Axe; grandchildren Breanna, Zoe, Amanda, Mya and Faith; great-grandchildren Wyatt and Ellena; siblings Barb (John) Borka, Barry Schweitzer, and Nancy Eberline; and sister-in-law June Schweitzer. She was preceded in death by her son Matthew and brother Dale Schweitzer.
Phyllis J. Hazard, 76, of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at McLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe. Phyllis was born January 9, 1946 in Pigeon to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Toht) Fibranz. She graduated in 1964 from Laker High School. On July 23, 1964 she married Kinsey Hazard at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville. She retired as a cashier from the Bad Axe K-Mart. She enjoyed making jewelry, doll collecting, crocheting and embroidering.
Name: Ralph Posade
Age: 84
Hometown: Elkton,MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: January 19, 1938
Date of Passing: November 04, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
There will be no public services. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Bud is survived by his wife Luci; children Lisa (Kevin) Ziel of Pigeon, Tracey (Mike) Betteridge of Elkton and Mark (Miles Ramsdill) of Auburn; grandchildren Ashley (Kevin) Kreh, Caleigh (Dave Robins) Rasmussen, Sydney (Tyrone Booker) Rasmussen, Kyra Betteridge, and Tori Betteridge; great-grandchildren Trey, Gage, and Peyton; sister Sharon Nehring of Elkton; nieces and nephews Patti (Ron) Damm, Kathy (Randy) Konieczny, Steve (Martha) Walsh, Dave Walsh, Lori (Jeff) Rifenbark, and Julie (Mike) Wiederhold. He was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Walsh and nephew Tim Walsh.
Ralph “Bud” Posade, 84, of Elkton, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Huron County Medical Care in Bad Axe. Bud was born January 19, 1938 in Oliver Twp to the late Berthold and Elsie (Forster) Posade. Bud was a farmer and retired from a factory. He enjoyed spending time outdoors at his cabin in Grayling where he snowmobiled, hunted and watched elk. He enjoyed singing during car rides with his dogs while touring the crops.
Name: Florence Helen Brown
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe,MI
Funeral Date: November 07, 2022
Funeral Services will take place Monday November 7, at 11a.m. at Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, with Dee Mixter presiding. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4-8 p.m. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday, November 6, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 am Monday. Donations can be offered to St. Hubert's Food Pantry. If you wish to offer your condolences to Florence's family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome
Flo is survived by 5 children; Judy Hind, Caro, Larry (Kim) Brown, Bad Axe, Sally Brown-Silisky, Caseville, Earl (Michelle) Brown, Westerville, Ohio, and Duane (Shannon) Brown, Aberdeen, North Carolina. Her Grandchildren; Michael, Stephen, and Crystal Hind, Nich (Bree), Tyler (Tammy), Jesse (Bailee), Christy, Amanda, Sarah, Nicole, John, and Makayla Brown. Great Grandchildren; Savanna Stroud, Ethan, Dominic,and Andrew Grifka, Annabelle and Claire Hind, Miles, Ramsey, Brentley, and Baker Brown, and one sister-in-law Helen Schultz, St. Augustine, FL. She was preceded in death by siblings and in laws, Norman and Helen schultz, Marie and Edgar Hughes, Mable and Raymond Hartz, and Elwin Schultz, and son-in-law Greg silisky. A special thank you to the employees of Courtney Manor for all their devotion, excellent care giving, and family support.
Our loving mother, Florence Helen Brown, age 90, passed away on November 3. 2022 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe, following an extended illness. Flo was born March 8, 1932 in Port Hope,she grew up in Bad Axe and was the daughter of the late Herman and Alice (Green) Schultz. She attended Ingram country school, and graduated from Port Hope High School in 1949. Then on March 31, 1951 Florence Helen Schultz married C.B. "DOC" Brown, they were married for 61 years, before he died on May 12, 2012. Being ambitious she worked for Klumps Drug Store, Auto-lite in Port Huron on the assembly line, Dibbles in Bad Axe, and WLEW Radio Station. Together with her husband they bought Bad Axe Dairy Isle, and later started Brown's Bump Shop, from 1959 until 2007, where she was the bookkeeper. During that time they also had Ryder Truck Rental, from 1998-2011. Flo loved to play canasta with her lady friends, and her mother-in-law Mable. Out living them, she then played with family. She also enjoyed bowling, traveling, waiting hand and foot on her husband "DOC". She was very thrifty, never wanted to get rid of anything, because it might have 'value later on. Having a stroke in 2007, her and DOC's goal was for Flo to live at home. Thus making the house handicapped accessible. Now Flo's attitude changed, in that she found more humor in many things. Her drive allowed her to live alone to handle most of her daily needs, along with support of family and professionals. The last several years were spent at Courtney Manor.
Name: Clarence "Bud" Ralph Schneeberger
Age: 89
Hometown: Cass City
Funeral Date: November 10, 2022
Date of Birth: October 06, 1933
Date of Passing: November 03, 2022
Funeral Home: Thabet Funeral Home
Visiting will be Wed., Nov. 9, 2022 from 3 until 7 PM at Thabet Funeral Home, 6255 Main St., Cass City and on Thurs., Nov. 10, 2022 from 10 until an 11 AM service at Novesta Church of Christ, 2896 Cemetery Rd, Cass City. Burial will be in Novesta Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made in honor of Bud to the charity of the donor’s choice. Please share condolences at www.thabetfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thabet Funeral Home, Cass City.
Bud is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Opal, children, Sharyl (Bryce) Nakamura, Connie (Steven) Gillett and Travis Schneeberger, grandchildren, Heidi (Wilson) Yan, Sheri Jean (Robert) Komdeur, Lora (Jacob) Schroader, Anton Schneeberger, Marrisa Schneeberger, Kayla Schneeberger, Kyle Schneeberger, Isaac Gillett, Josiah Gillett, Benjamin Gillett, Rachel Gillett, Jasmine Gillett, Elizabeth Gillett, Angelica Gillett, Enoch Gillett, Malakai Gillett, Ethan Schneeberger, Keegan Schneeberger, Toby Regulinski and Lily Regulinski and 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, a sister, Virginia Harp of Flushing and brother, Russell (Olga) Schneeberger of Cass City. He was predeceased by his son, Stephen Schneeberger and stillborn daughter, Christine Schneeberger and a brother, Donald Hendrian.
Mr. Clarence “Bud” Ralph Schneeberger, age 89, of Cass City, died peacefully at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper, Saginaw on Nov. 3, 2022. He was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Royal Oak, to the late Steven and Clara (Seifried) Schneeberger. On Dec. 7, 1962 he married the former Opal Holik in Caro, MI. Bud attended Cass City High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an electronics repairman. He then worked at General Motors Corporation in Flint, before moving to Cass City to join his brother, Russell, in business. They established Schneeberger’s Furniture and Appliance Store, which has been a fixture in the Cass City area for over 60 years. In his younger years, Bud was on bowling and golf leagues. Later on, he helped with the Cass City Wrestling Program and the Cass City High School Football Team. He always enjoyed playing with his children and grandchildren and was ready with a bowl of ice cream, a slice of watermelon, or a sweet treat from an Amish bakery. He also attended Cass City Nazarene Church, until it closed, then he attended Novesta Church of Christ.
Name: Irene E Kosal
Age: 96
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: November 06, 2022
Funeral Services for Irene will be Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. John Vannest officiating. Burial will be at Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Irene will be on Saturday, from 2-6 pm at the funeral home, and on Sunday, beginning at 1 pm until time of services at 2 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Irene is survived by her children: Cynthia (Jerry) McClane of Harbor Beach, Craig (Kathy) Kosal of Lakewood, Colorado, Carla (Ralph) Funk of Harbor Beach, Curt (Leslie) Kosal of Haslett, Cori (Scott) Wise of Okemos,9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister Clara Schlabach of Lake George, Michigan, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Virgie Russo, Clyde Schlabach, Lloyd Schlabach, Lorraine Kudlak, and Douglas Schlabach.
Irene E. Kosal, age 96, of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, All Souls Day, at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1926 in Thurman, Colorado, to the late Levi & Mamie (Schrock) Schlabach. She and Raymond Kosal were united in marriage on January 23, 1946 in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2016. Irene was a member of the Davison Free Methodist church. She enjoyed painting, art, gardening, reading, baking, and cake decorating.
Name: Barthol Roggenbuck
Age: 93
Hometown: Harbor Beach,MI
Funeral Date: November 08, 2022
Funeral Mass for Bud will be Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 11 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr Kevin Wojciechowski. Visitation for Bud will be on Monday, November 7, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday, will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Rosery service will be held by the Ruth K of C at 4:30pm Monday in the funeral home. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Monday, at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www. RamseyFH.com
Bud is survived by his wife, Eleanor Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, his children: Karen (Stephen) Mattson of Marquette, George (Charlene) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Dr. Mark Roggenbuck of East Syracuse, New York, grandchildren: Ryan (Char) Mattson, Kevin (Carly) Mattson, Tricia (Lee) Ricks, Kelli (Steve) Roberts, Janelle (Mitch) Lamke, Darrin (special friend Lexi Bushey) Roggenbuck, 9 great grandchildren, Brothers and sisters: William (Rosemary) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Robert Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Michael (Pat) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, John Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Joseph Roggenbuck of Duluth, Minnesota, Evelyn (Roy) Stein of Harbor Beach, Jean Merkler of Fort Wayne, Indiana, brother & Sister-in-law: Margaret Clor, Richard Talaski, Marge (Mick) Schott, step children: Karen Landreth, George Oswald, Kevin (Bebe) Oswald, Gregory Oswald, Angela (Don) DuRocher, James (Sonja) Oswald, 13 step grandchildren, and 8 step great grandchildren, in-laws: Sally Andrlik, Francis (Arthur) Hipkiss, Dorothy (Stan) Strugala, Manette (Jim) Johnson, Irvin (Shirley) Wrubel, Michael (Joyce) Wrubel, Daniel (Norma) Wrubel, Richard (Marge) Wrubel, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Roggenbuck, siblings: Mary June Roggenbuck, Gerald Roggenbuck, Infant Brother John Roggenbuck, Ronald Roggenbuck, Sister Margaret Ann Roggenbuck, brother and sisters-in-law: Linda C. Roggenbuck, Linda Roggenbuck, Don Merkler, Melvin Clor, Ilene Talaski, Ira Wrubel, Adeline Woychowski, Patricia Jimkoski, and an infant sister-in-law.
Barthol "Bud" Roggenbuck, age 93 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home under hospice care in Lithia, Florida. He was born on May 7, 1929 in Harbor Beach to the late Henry and Magdalene (Holdwick) Roggenbuck. Bud served in the US Army, serving overseas in Korea, during the Korean Conflict. He and Geraldine Clor, were united in marriage on May 21, 1955 in OLLH. She preceded him in death on September 22, 1996. Bud was member of many organizations over the years. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Mary Parish in Harbor Beach and the Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, Florida, Knights of Columbus of Ruth, St. Anthony's Men's Club, served on the Harbor Beach School Board, Ruth Farmers Elevator Board, Holy Name of Mary Parish. On February, 14, 1998, Bud and Eleanor (Wrubel) Oswald were united in marriage.
Name: Gladys Mary Cook
Age: 90
Hometown: Lapeer, MI
Funeral Date: November 05, 2022
Funeral services for Gladys will be held on Saturday November 5, 2022 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Lapeer. The family would like to thank the caregivers at the Huron County Medical Care Facility for the love and support they have given Gladys. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Gladys is survived by three children: Monte (Charlotte) Babb of Marlette, Cinda (Jess) Hart of Indiana and Jacklyn (Gary) Blackstock of Bad Axe. She is also survived by two step-daughters: Corinne (Steve) Waters of Texas and Doreen (Don) Ferguson of Brownstown. She leaves behind five grandchildren: Jesse and Monte Ray Hart, Monica Mendoza, Gary Blackstock, Jr., Michelle Whiteside, and three step-grandchildren: Cody and Chad Ferguson and Sara Waters. She was blessed with six great-grandchildren: Tyler and Alexis Blackstock, Myra and Elijah Whiteside, and Gabrielle and Sophia Mendoza. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Dawsey and Elza, and sisters Naomi and Rose.
Gladys Mary Cook, age 90, of Bad Axe, formerly of Lapeer, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022. Gladys was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 29, 1932, to the late Johnny and Nora Forbis. She worked at Fisher Body in Livonia for 28 years. There she met Lyle Cook. They were united in marriage on April 2, 1986. Gladys was an excellent cook and baker. She loved the casino and dogs. She especially loved her dog Tony. Gladys was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She loved to visit with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: Kathryn Ruth Sweeney
Age: 83
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: November 04, 2022
Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, November 4th at 11 a.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish, Fr. Nate Harburg presiding. Burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place from 3 - 8 p.m. at the Kaufman Funeral home in Bad Axe on Thursday, November 3rd and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday. Donations can be offered to St. Columbkille Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund or the family's discretionary fund. If you wish to offer your condolences to Kathryn’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.
She is survived by her six children, Douglas (Elizabeth) of Clermont, Florida, Mary (Daniel) Ritter of Elkton, Bruce of Ubly, Sally (Patrick) Bell of Cheboygan, Eric (Heidi) of Ubly, and Wayne (Kate) of Beverly Hills. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Alex (Sara) Ritter, Elizabeth (Christopher) Hardenburg, Brandon Sweeney, Nicole (fiance Jaden Riffel) Sweeney, Brett Sweeney, Lauren (Conrad) Prevo, Katelynn Bell, Samantha Sweeney and James Sweeney. Two Great Granddaughters: Evelyn and Daisy. Brother in law, Kenneth Sweeney of Ubly, and Sister in law, Beatrice Tschirhart of Berkely. In addition to her parents, and husband Jim, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Tschirhart. We would like to thank the caregivers at DaVita Dialysis and Huron County Medical Care Facility for the love and support of our mother.
Kathryn Ruth Sweeney age 83 of Ubly passed away Thursday, October 28, 2022 under hospice care' after a long battle with kidney failure. Kay was born March 10, 1939 in Ruth, Michigan to the late Herbert and Frances (Heilig) Tschirhart. She was united in marriage on August 28, 1965 to James Angus Sweeney at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2013. Kay was a farm wife all of her married life, a lifelong member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish, she was a member ofthe Christian Mothers, helped clean the church and was active with the parish's chicken BBQ for many years. She was a 4H leader, quilter and avid fabric collector.
Name: Michael James McCrimmon
Age: 67
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: October 04, 1955
Date of Passing: October 27, 2022
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A celebration of life will be held at a later time. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Mark McCrimmon. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Michael is survived by his mother Janet (Gillingham) McCrimmon; his two brothers Dave (Peg) and Mark McCrimmon; children Holli (Daniel) Freyman, Misty McCrimmon, Michelle (Brandon) Twarog, Matthew McCrimmon, James McCrimmon, and Lindsey (Hunter) Champagne; grandchildren, River and Tanner Gast, Summer, Lance and Chloe Beringer, Grace Champagne and great-granddaughter Aurora Gast; and his girlfriend Dawn Spitler.
Michael James McCrimmon, 67, of Caseville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy after a short battle with cancer. Michael was born October 14, 1955 in Pigeon, the eldest son of Ernest and Janet (Gillingham) McCrimmon. Michael attended Caseville Public School and graduated in 1973. After high school Michael joined the United States Air Force in 1976 where he studied electronics and became an E-5 power production specialist. In 1980 he began working at Village Castings in Caseville and became plant manager until 2012 when he went on to work at Walbro in Cass City, MI. Michael spent most of his life in Caseville and was a proud Father, Veteran and Caseville Firefighter until he retired. Besides spending time with his family and friends he enjoyed boating out to North Island with his mother and brothers and fixing and building computers. He had a passion for family history and spent many hours researching and documenting it.
Name: James Paul Byrne
Age: 49
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: November 05, 2022
A celebration of Jimmy’s Life will be held at the American Legion, Post 499 in Port Austin on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 pm. Arrangements through the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde.
James is survived by his parents: His brother, Joey, and his favorite niece, Rainy. He is also survived by his Aunt Rita and his cousins, Carol, Bryan, Robby, Raymond, Kathy, all of New York; Pattie of Florida, and Elizabeth of Georgia. Also surviving are special friends Deana and Larry Warnack of Capac. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny and sister, Christy.
James Paul Byrne, 49, of Port Austin passed away at his home on October 26, 2022. He was born on June 14, 1973, in Harbor Beach, the son of Jack and Kathy (Evans) Byrne. Jimmy loved football, hunting and a good game of euchre. He had been employed at Huron Casting in Pigeon, worked as a Chef at The Boat House in Caseville, and the Breakers, as well as at The Bank Restaurant in Port Austin.
Name: Harry W Ventline
Age: 97
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: November 02, 2022
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4pm till 8pm at Knoblock Funeral Home and Thursday at the Funeral Home from 9:30 am until 10:30 am prior to a procession to the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish, Port Austin. Burial with military honors will follow funeral mass in church cemetery. The family wishes to extend a special thank you for the excellent care Harry received at The Questover, Meadow Lanes, and Promedica Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meadow Lanes Life Enrichment.
He is survived by his three sons, Walter (Janice) of Port Austin; Kenneth (Carole) of Port Austin; and David (Dawn) of Port Austin; daughter in law, Deb Ventline of Kinde; his beloved grandchildren, Lisa Ventline, Lori (Wayne) Kozlowski, Jennifer (Roger) Koglin, Michael Ventline, Bradley (Kayla) Ventline, Ryan Ventline & fiancé (Susan Gavagan), Kayla (Nate) Campbell, Justin (Jami) Ventline, Beth (Michael) Nienaltowski; and fourteen great-grandchildren that always made him smile, Sara Koglin, Tegan, Kole, & Brady Kozlowski, Macie & Karson Ventline, Mila, Beckett, & Reed Nienaltowski, Brooks & Ellasyn Ventline, Aleece Campbell, and Adelyn & Noah Ventline; and one great-great grandchild, Colt Tabb. Harry was preceded in death by one son, Donald Ventline; siblings, Delores (Adam) Osantoski, Joseph (Genevieve) Ventline, Edward (Geraldine) Leavine, Leo (Clara) Ventline, Matt (Agnes) Ventline, John (Edith) Ventline, Peter (Rose) Ventline, Anthony (Gertrude) Leavine, and Regina (Andrew) Miller.
Harry W. Ventline, 97, of Port Austin, passed away on October 26, 2022 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living. He was born on October 12, 1925 to the late John and Emma Ventline in Dwight Township where he completed school at Ford Country School. Harry entered the service of our country on May 20, 1944 and was attached to Company I, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division and assigned to the Light Machine Gun Group 604. During his time in service, Harry received an all expense paid cruise and tour of England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. During his time in the service, Harry was awarded the European Theater Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars, the WWII Victory Medal, the Germany Army of Occupation Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Purple Heart. On May 11, 1946, Harry was discharged from the Army, just 9 days short of two years. On October 2, 1948, Harry married the love of his life, Edna Watchowski. For 65 years, they built a wonderful life together and she preceded him in death on September 5, 2014. Harry worked numerous occupations and retired from Pigeon Manufacturing. Harry’s favorite past time was being outdoors. An avid fisherman and hunter, the woods and the Pinnebog River were two of his favorite places. However, the one place you could always find Harry, was in his garden. While his abundant bounties of tomatoes and strawberries were ever present, nothing was as famous as his pumpkin and corn harvest each fall. Harry was a member of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish and a proud member of American Legion Post 499.
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