Howard AcMoody

Funeral Information

Graveside committal services will be 11:00am Saturday, May 11th at New River Cemetery in Huron Twp. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the services. Memorials in his memory may be made to Thumb Animal Shelter.

Family of the Deceased

Howard is survived by his children Kelli (Brian) Walsh of Pigeon, Karen Weimer of Delton and Kristen (Paul) DeBault of Vicksburg; step-children Mark Wilson of Norfolk, Virginia, Heidi Theisen of Elkton and Holly (Phil) Crown of Elkton; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda, son Kevin, and brothers Dewane and Dale.

Biography

Howard L. AcMoody, 86, of Elkton, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at McLaren Hospital in Flint. Howard was born August 17, 1937 in Coldwater to the late Carroll and Beulah Arlene AcMoody. He served in the US National Guard. He owned and operated HL Services. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Welston snowmobiling, golfing, hunting and sitting by the campfire.

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Alfred Halasz

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Visitation for Alfred will be on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe from 9:30a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with a memorial service immediately following with Pastor Tim Callow of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bad Axe. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Alfred is survived by his son David (Debi) Halasz, daughters Sandy Halasz, Jean Halasz-Kandaris, and Judy Halasz-Centala and his sister Pat Huth. Alfred enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Jacqueline (Phil), Danelle (Kevin), Megan (Nate), Chad (Natalie), Michael (Cassie), Destin (Amanda) Benjamin, and Jessica (fiancé Jared) Great grandchildren; Keira, Damian, Owen, Wyatt, Gabrielle, Brooklyn, Evelyn, Eleanor, Seraphina, Cecilia, Brendon, Jayden, and Saria. Alfred was preceded in death by his wife Delphine, his sister Violet Halasz, brothers’ in law Robert Huth, Charles Townley, and Lewis Ostrander, and his sisters’ in law Betty Townley and Connie Ostrander.

Biography

Alfred Martin Halasz, 95 years old of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. He was born on August 14, 1928 to the late Martin and Mary Halasz. On March 8, 1952, he married Delphine Forbes and they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Together they owned and operated the Halasz Potato Farm for most of their married lives. Delphine preceded Alfred in death on September 18, 2020. Alfred was a member of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. Over the years, he enjoyed farming with his wife, bowling, golfing, fishing and hunting.

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William McIntyre

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A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 2 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 1 pm until the service time at 2 pm Memorials may be offered to the family. If you wish to offer your condolences to Bill’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by his wife, Sharon McIntyre of Bad Axe. Also survived by brother Eugene (Judy) McIntyre, sister Christine McIntyre, stepchildren Lisa Thomas, Amy Flannery, Grandchildren Danielle Jackson and partner Jaelyn Motley-Clay, Dana Thomas, Dustin Thomas, Great grandchildren Anya, JJ, Jaedan, Mia Mae, Logan, Michealyn and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Special acquaintances that were very dear to his heart: Ben and Robin Phillips, Tom and Janet, Turtle, Snap and Doug as well as many others. Bill was preceded in death by Parents Nevin and Julia McIntyre

Biography

William “Wild Bill” McIntyre, age 74 of Bad Axe, passed away on Monday April 1, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1949 in Bad Axe, son of the late Nevin and Julia (Stephenson) McIntyre. He married Sharon Pitcher on November 24th, 2004. Bill graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1968. Soon after graduation he began his job at Super foods in Bridgeport working for more than 30 years. Bill was deeply devoted to his wife and family. He enjoyed watching wrestling on Monday nights. Bill had a flare for turning recipes into magical foods for family and friends to enjoy.

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Leon Swartzentruber

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A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery in Ubly, vehicle procession will be for family. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 2 - 7 pm or Monday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am at Kaufman Funeral Home. Luncheon will be held at the Franklin Inn, Bad Axe, after the funeral service on Monday, April 8. Luncheon gathering at Franklin Inn begins at 12 pm, lunch to be served starting at 1 pm. Donations or volunteer help for the Octagon Barn would continue Leon’s legacy: https://www.thumboctagonbarn.org/what-we-do/join-us/. If you wish to offer your condolences to the Swartzentruber family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Leon is survived by: His wife Susan Swartzentruber of Ubly, Michigan. Children Sharon Morgan, John Schwartzentruber, and James Schwartzentruber. Grandchildren Grace Martin, Zachary Morgan, Hanna Martin, Caban Schwartzentruber, Logan Schwartzentruber, Evan Schwartzentruber, Brody Schwartzentruber, Violetta Schwartzentruber, and 8 great-grandchildren. Siblings Elva Mast, Melva Barstow, and Harold Swartzentruber. He was preceded in death by his father Vernon Swartzentruber, mother Elizabeth Swartzentruber, sister Joyce Marmion, and grandson Dylan Schwartzentruber.

Biography

Leon J. Swartzentruber, age 82 of Ubly, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1941 in Tavistock, Ontario, Canada, to the late Vernon and Elizabeth (Christner) Swartzentruber. He married Susan Frederick on April 2, 1966. Leon loved to help people and was a consummate storyteller. He thoroughly enjoyed hard work outdoors and had many projects and dreams of future projects throughout his life. Leon had a wide variety of life experiences and adventures. His family immigrated to Sebewaing, Michigan, from Canada when he was 7, where he grew up on a family farm. He graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School in Virginia, and then from Goshen College, Indiana, with a degree in History and Psychology. He met his wife, Sue, while serving as a conscientious objector at Lankenau hospital, Pennsylvania, as research subject for the space program. He was very proud of the contributions of work they did there. He sold encyclopedias door-to-door as a national sales trainer, was an insurance executive for Principal Life in Cleveland, Ohio, was a dairy farmer and then a beef farmer in Michigan, served on the Huron County DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement) board, worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, and finished out his work life as an Operating Engineer mainly on large civil projects. Leon and his wife found friendship with a Japanese couple soon after marriage that lasted a lifetime. They had two Japanese exchange students that became like daughters to them. They enjoyed several trips to Japan visiting their friends. They traveled to Europe and researched the Swartzentruber family heritage in Switzerland. After retirement, Leon was active in Master Gardeners and was a Friend of the Octagon Barn. Leon found peace at the end of his life, and he will be greatly missed by friends and family.

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Fay DesJardin Gilbert

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A funeral service will be held on Friday, April, 5, 2024 at 11 am at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church at 216 E. Woodworth, Bad Axe. Visitation will be on will be Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 1 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home, 84 Westland Dr., Bad Axe or Friday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am.. A Celebration of Life will follow In addition to flowers, monetary donations for funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.

Family of the Deceased

Surviving is her daughter Anna Laura Gilbert of Mt. Pleasant. Fay was step mother to Burton Gilbert (Mary) of Bad Axe, Durell Gilbert (Dianna) (both deceased) Filion/Maryland, Linda Gilbert Jimkoski (Ken) (both deceased) of Kinde, and Pamela Gilbert Hanson (Dennis) of Norfolk, VA. Fay’s grandchildren are Jalen Leonard Gilbert-Hogan, Laurie Jimkoski Soper (deceased), Ken Jimkoski Jr., Kevin Jimkoski, Lynette Gilbert Montague, Brian Gilbert, Christopher Gilbert, Rick Gilbert, Chad Gilbert, Courtney Gilbert Brown, Quinne Hanson Woodward, and Autumn Hanson. She also had some special nieces. Much gratitude to the staff of Prestige Memory Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant for the love, special attentiveness, safe keeping, and providing a comfortable home away from home with delicious meals over the past two years. Thank you to nursing staff, especially Brooke and clergy Kevin, of Heartland Hospice. Thank you to Mary Gilbert for weekly check in phone calls. Thank you to Kim Briand, RoseZan LaFreniere, and Jill Schelke Terrill for a constant supply of beautiful cards and correspondence over the past few years. Thank you to PACE of Mt. Pleasant. Fay will be interred next to her husband of 25 years, Leonard “Ducky” Gilbert in Colfax Cemetery.

Biography

Fay Marie DesJardin Gilbert, 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday evening, March 30 from complications of dementia. She was born during a snowstorm on March 12, 1938 at Hubbard Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Laura Isabelle (Baslock) and Vincent Matthew DesJardin. Every year there is a snowstorm in March around her birthday, including this year(2024). She was the oldest of the four DesJardin sisters- Linda Mayworm Edwards (deceased), Kay Rogers Deneen, and Joyce Thompson (deceased). Fay’s remaining sister, Kay, was by her side to comfort her in her final days. Fay was a 1957 graduate of Bad Axe high School. She worked at the Bad Axe theater in high school as a ticket taker. She also assisted her mother at the Bell Telephone office. Her first horse was Queenie, followed by a colt she raised called Nipper. She had a German Shepherd named Rex. Fay would continue through life never being without pets, never without a dog and cat. She enjoyed participating in the Huron County Fair with her horses. She eloped to West Branch in September 15, 1965, and married Leonard (Ducky) Wahl Gilbert who was 22 years her senior. He preceded her in death February 1, 1991 one day after his 75th birthday. They embarked on an adventure of living in a 100 year old log cabin on a 70 acre farm in Verona Township in Huron County. Together they amassed a menagerie of animals. This worked out well, because Fay never met an animal she didn’t like. Fay could often be seen on the farm feeding the chickens, ducks, geese, peacocks, and turkeys. You could often find her bottle feeding a baby goat, lamb, kitten, or racoon. If you couldn’t find her, she was most likely in the barn talking to a pony, horse, mule, or donkey and maybe smoking a cigarette. If you still couldn’t find her, she might be walking in the woods looking for a lost calf or sheep, or in the chicken coop collecting eggs. Eggs- it took one dozen farm fresh eggs to make her signature angel food cake. The secret may have been a duck egg or two. Everyone loved it; she often baked it for family birthdays and holidays. On the fourth of July, she topped the fluffy white cake with fresh strawberries, homemade whipped cream, and Ducky’s homemade vanilla ice cream. Commemorative flower arrangements- for decades, Fay prepared real (never artificial) flower arrangements for all of the DesJardin side of the family and the Gilbert side. This included parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. Colfax cemetery has surely been void of flowers these past years. And what other reason would you have for carrying around an old rusty metal coffee can in the back of your jeep, but to stop and water the flowers? Fay loved photography. She never had a special or expensive camera. She took pictures of all her animals, her flowers and house plants, sunsets, snow accumulation, everyday items she liked, sights she saw while driving, horizons, and rainbows. She wasn’t a great photographer and would have benefited greatly from the ease of the digital camera age, but we love her photos all the same. She was still dropping off film rolls in 2019, which cost $36 to develop. Fay lived and worked in the Thumb area her whole life. She held down a few factory jobs at Anrod Screen and Cylinder in Cass City, Hamill Seat Belt Factory in Ubly, and Thumb Plastics in Bad Axe (retired from). She also worked at Norman’s store in Bad Axe. Fay had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening, house plants, and perennials around her yard. She enjoyed canning, baking, reading, sewing, watching Western movies, strolling in the woods, and an occasional beer. She never shied away from hard work carrying bales of hay, pails of water, or chopping wood. Later in life, after she slowed down, she enjoyed jig-saw puzzles and bird watching/feeding. She took a picture of every jigsaw puzzle that she completed and made an album. Fay was fortunate enough to travel to many places including Disney in Florida, Dollywood, Smoky Mountains, Steamboat Colorado, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, and Italy. Fay was a member of the Colfax Methodist Church in Bad Axe. When the small country church closed, she became a member of the First United Methodist Church in the city of Bad Axe.

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Gloria Lasceski

Funeral Information

Funeral Mass will be Saturday April 6, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Dwight Twp. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-8pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and on Saturday from 10am until the time of service at the church.

Family of the Deceased

Gloria is survived by her children, Allen (Kim) Lasceski, Annette (Mark) Gallager, Dan (Mary) Lasceski, and her daughter-in-law, Nancy Lasceski; grandchildren, Jason, Chad, Alex, and Austin; great grandchildren, Ryan, Louis, Gracelynn, Georgia, Eleanor, and Houston; and step-grandchildren, Tim, Mark, Paula, and Izzy. She is also survived by her sisters, Marie Kozlowski, Connie (Jim) Ornowski and her sister-in-law, Marge Koroleski. She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory; her great granddaughter, Gabriella Lasceski; and her siblings, Doris, Rita, JoAnn. Jerry, and Jonny.

Biography

Gloria L. Lasceski, 86, of Kinde, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on February 3, 1938, daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Wisneski) Koroleski. She and Sylvester Lasceski were married on June 6, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dwight Twp. He preceded her in death. Gloria Graduated from North Huron Schools in 1956, after which, she worked at J.L. Hudsons for 5 years. She then worked at J. K. Toy Store in Warren until her retirement in 2004 after 35 years. She loved flowers, baking, and spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Gloria also enjoyed Bingo, going to the movies, and going out to eat. She liked to watch basketball and hockey games as well. Gloria was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish and of their Holy Rosary Sodality for 50 years.

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Edward Schember

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Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, April 5th at the Community Wesleyan Church in Elkton with Rev. Ean Green officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11 on Friday before the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Community Wesleyan Church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Family of the Deceased

Ed is survived by the mother of his children Jean (Wessels) Schember; children Debra Ramento of Elkton, Cindy (Edward) Nichol of Tulsa, OK, Cheryl (Mark) Dickendesher of Sandusky and Trudy (Daniel) Gonzales of Frankenmuth; grandchildren Adam (Corie) Ramento, Ashley Ramento, Andrew (Aleana) Ramento, Justin Nichol, Travis Dickendesher, Donald Schember, Nicholas Schember and Dylan Schember; 8 great-grandchildren and siblings Alene McCracken and Wayne Schember. He was preceded in death by his son Donald; brothers Walter, Clarence, Olin, Kenneth, Earl, Robert, Jerry and sister Evelyn Haley.

Biography

Edward M. Schember, 89, of Elkton, died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Ed was born October 13, 1934 in Oliver Township to the late Alfred and Lydia (Staehli) Schember. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1952. Ed's life work and passion was dairy farming. He enjoyed gardening and all sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and Lions. Each year the family would make the trip to a Tiger's game and the Detroit Zoo. He also enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren with their fair animals.

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Phyllis Krohn

Funeral Information

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place, with interment at Valley Cemetery in Ubly. Phyllis’s family will receive guests for visitation on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 4 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Phyllis is survived by four daughters, Lorrie Krohn, Sue Danks, Sarah Frantz of Bad Axe and Doreen Hagen of Ubly. Eight grandchildren, Allen (Kellie) Danks of Denton, TX, Tonya (Ron) Hawley of Cass City, Hannah Maiuri of Saginaw, Melissa Bukoski (Mark Tackman) of Bay City, Nick Hagen of Ubly, Jennifer (George) Hiller of Harbor Beach, Kelli (Ryan) Koglin of East Leroy, Katti (Brandon) Talaski of Holly. Ten great-grandchildren, Michael, Kennedy, Matthew, Joseph, Scarlet, Mark Jr., Frank, Eva, Nora, and Emmett. A brother, DeWayne (Sandy) Wisenbaugh of Pigeon. Many nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Lyle, a daughter, Cari Bukoski, two son-in-laws, Al Danks and Jim Hagen. One brother, Charlie Wisenbaugh, two sisters, Etta Kunisch and Jean Adkins, her in-laws, JoAnn Wisenbaugh, Dale and Dolly Hind, Betty and Rudy Witzke, Don and Mae Krohn, Jim and Bess Krohn, Father-in-law, Wrayburn and Mother-in-law, Donna Krohn.

Biography

Phyllis A. Krohn, age 87 of Sheridan Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 with her daughters by her side. Phyllis was born January 7, 1937 in Bay Port, daughter of the late Charles and Eva Wisenbaugh. She was united in marriage to Lyle A. Krohn on November 17, 1955. She was a wonderful wife of 63 years, a devoted mom, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the TOPS #1348 Group of Bad Axe, Friends of the Octagon Barn, a longtime member of the Popple Trailblazers Club.

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"Ben" Martin

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A Funeral Service will be held 1 PM Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Kaufman Funeral Home, 84 Westland Dr., Bad Axe, MI; Pastor Bruce Hereim officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bad Axe, MI. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM-1 PM Wednesday, April 3, 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Ben’s memory.

Family of the Deceased

Ben's memory will forever be treasured by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the countless lives he touched along his journey. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that his legacy of love will live on in our hearts forever. Ben leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Michael (Rebecca) Bard, Margaret Allen, Mary (Norman) Bouchard, Patricia (Thomas) Shepherd, Helen O’Keefe, John (Kim) Bard; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Bard and sons-in-law, David O’Keefe and Wayne Allen. The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Huron Medical Care Facility for taking such good care of their dad.

Biography

Martin “Ben” Bard of Bad Axe, MI, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ben was born in Antrim County, MI, on February 25, 1929, to the late Charles and Mary Bard. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lucille Elizabeth Hindman, on May 28, 1949, in Miami Shores, FL. Their bond was a testament to enduring love and partnership until Lucille's passing on August 23, 2016. Ben's life was marked by service, both to his country and his community. He served with honor and distinction in the U.S Navy from 1947 to 1950 as a meteorologist, embodying the spirit of duty and sacrifice. Following his military service, he dedicated 35 years of his life to Earl C. Smith Trucking, Inc, where his hard work and dedication left an indelible mark. Even in retirement, Ben's spirit of generosity and companionship continued to shine brightly. He found joy and fulfillment in his work with Wolverine Auto Brokers, forging enduring friendships along the way, especially with his dear friend, Dan. Among Ben's many passions, baking held a special place in his heart. His culinary creations were not just food but expressions of love, eagerly shared with friends and family. Yet, above all else, Ben cherished the moments spent with his beloved family. His presence brought warmth and laughter to every gathering, creating cherished memories that will endure for generations. As we bid farewell to Ben, we celebrate a life well-lived—a life defined by love, service, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Though he may no longer walk among us, his legacy of kindness and compassion will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him.

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Dale Gilbert Sr.

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Funeral Mass for Dale will be Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St Hubert Parish - St Joseph Catholic Church Rapson, with Fr. TJ Fleming officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation for Dale will be Monday, April 1, 2024 from 3 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Tuesday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella rosary will take place at 6:30 PM followed by a chalice service at the funeral home on Monday, April 1, 2024. The family would like to extend a special thank you to McLaren Hospice nurses Jean and Kim for their care and compassion. Memories can be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Dale is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn, and four loving children: Darin (Marsha) Gilbert of Macomb, Dwayne (Kathleen) Gilbert of Bay City, Jamie Lynn Gilbert (Joshua Tynch) of Raleigh NC and Dale (Andrea) Gilbert Jr. of Clinton Township. Dale also has seven grandchildren: Jacob (Britney) Nephew and Nathan Nephew (Allison Vlk), Madelyne and Dylan Gilbert, Alexis, Emily and Joseph Gilbert and two great grandchildren Briar and Beau Nephew. In addition, he leaves behind his in-laws Jean Messing, Thomas Messing, Earl Messing, Fred Messing, Wayne (Yvette) Messing, Brenda Dopkowski, and Gale (Anne) Messing. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Rose Gilbert, his infant brother Richard Gilbert and his infant twin sisters Mary and Shirley Gilbert, mother and father-in-law Wilfred and Lylan Messing

Biography

Dale Robert Gilbert Sr., age 81, of Rapson, Michigan passed away at home while under Hospice care on Tuesday March 26, 2024. Dale was born on Aug 1, 1942 to Kenneth and Rose (Rumptz) Gilbert. He grew up on his parents' farm in Rapson. On November 25, 1972 he married Marilyn Messing at St John's Chrysostom’s Catholic Church in Forestville. In his earlier career, Dale worked road construction and at Harbor Beach Community School's transportation department. He completed his career and retired from the Huron County Road Commission. Dale was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for over fifty years. He was a member of the Bishop Babcock General Assembly where he served as scribe for almost forty years. Dale enjoyed classic cars and was often seen at car shows with his 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile. He was a great man and will be missed more than words can say. His memory will be kept alive and cherished by his family and friends

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Mary Hicks

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Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at 11 am at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9 am until the time of services at the church. Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Alma. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. To view Mary’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com

Family of the Deceased

Mary’s greatest passion was spending time with her family. In her life, she loved deeply, laughed heartily, and cared immensely. She left behind a legacy of love and laughter to her husband of 54 years Jim, her children Monica (Mark) Krug, Joshua (Sarah) Hicks, Jeffrey (Stephanie) Hicks, and Jared (Yasmine) Hicks. Her grandchildren Tanner (Yvonne)Krug, Mason Krug, Jenna Krug, Madeleine Hicks, Adam Hicks, Abigail Hicks, Elyse Hicks, and Emma Hicks. She is also survived by her dear sister Anne (Jack) Kopson, brothers Eugene (Joyce) Pety and James (Christine) Pety, and sister-in-law Mart Pety, as well as several nieces and nephews. Her cherished pets Annie and Scamp will miss her as well. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings: Sister Beverly Pety, Sister Marie Bernadette, Irene Turk, Lucille Haas, Evelyn Lance, and David Pety as well as her special sister-in-law Mary Pety. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, to the family to put towards a donation to Prestige Assisted Living Center to benefit other residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, or please donate to your local animal shelter in Mary’s name.

Biography

Mary Madeleine Hicks of Alma (formerly of Bad Axe and Mt. Pleasant) passed away peacefully on March 26 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. She was 79. Mary was born on March 30, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Maurice and Marjorie Pety. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and was class Salutatorian. James (Jim) Hicks of Alma and Mary Madeleine were married on July 26th, 1968 in Mt. Pleasant. Jim and Mary lived in Big Rapids while Jim finished his teaching degree and Mary worked at the Ferris State Pharmacy department. They moved to Bad Axe in 1971 when Jim accepted a teaching job. They considered Bad Axe home until 2007 when they moved back to Alma to be closer to family. Mary’s life prior to Alzheimer’s was a tapestry of love, laughter and service to her family and community. She was a woman of strength, character and warmth. Mary could strike up a conversation with anyone and loved meeting new people. She put these skills to use when she began selling Tupperware. Mary was known as The Tupperware Lady, and was a district manager. She truly believed in her product and loved sharing the wonders of Tupperware with people throughout Huron County. She later became an advertising representative for the Thumb Blanket newspaper and truly cherished the relationships she formed with her clients. Mary’s life was filled with passion and pursuits. She loved children and volunteered as a “picture lady”, sharing artwork with elementary age students. Mary was also a proud member of the Bad Axe Board of Education for 19 years. After retiring she was a substitute paraprofessional at the Huron Learning Center and she found great joy in working with the children there. Until her health condition made it difficult, Mary regularly attended the United Methodist Church of Alma with Jim and sang in the church choir. Mary had many loves in her life: babies; all animals; offbeat humor; shopping at TJ Maxx; finding bargains at thrift stores; old movies, dancing, inspirational quotes and devotions, nutty bars; the color purple; and Revlon Iced Amethyst lipstick, which she never went anywhere without.

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Sandra Kent

Funeral Information

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 from 3 -7 pm or Saturday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Burial will be in New River Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Athletic Department. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Sandy is survived by her husband, Jerry, of 56 years. Children, Sam (Tracie) Kent, Tammy (Todd) Clancy, and Lenny (Carol) Fisher and Brother, Peter (Hilda) Barron. Grandchildren, Ethan, Erik, and Ellen Kent; Clark, Jack, Sally and Kate Clancy. Several nieces and nephews and special friends Lori, Karen, Linda, Joanne, Eureva, Jill and Melissa.

Biography

We are sad to announce that on March 26, 2024, Sandra Barron Kent, age 77 of Kinde, passed away unexpectedly. She was born on March 13, 1947 in Mt. Kisco, NY. She retired from the Huron County Medical Care Facility to be a full time grandmother in 2001. Sandy was an avid sports fan and loved cheering her grandchildren on in their many sporting events. Sandy was also known as the “purse” lady – sharing and gifting many of her collections with those who shared her passion of shopping. She also loved to be on the road, exploring and visiting with her family and friends; always willing to go at the drop of a hat.

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Helen Ulfig

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11 am at St. Hubert’s Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 3, 2024 from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery of Parisville. Memorials may be offered to the family’s discretionary fund. The family would like to thank everyone involved in our mother’s care. Your kindness and compassion went above and beyond our expectations. Condolences may be offered at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Helen is survived by her children: Sharon (Gordon), Michael, Robert (Tatiana), Steven (Patricia) and Laurie (Neil). She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Brothers, David (MaryAnn) and Eugene.

Biography

Helen Marie Ulfig, age 97, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 with her family at her side. She was born September 26, 1926 in Ubly, daughter of the late Xavier and Laura (Trepkowski) Alent. She married Steven Ulfig on October 13, 1951. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2002. She loved her family, playing cards and being outside.

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Daniel Burkhard

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The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach, with Rev. Matthew H. Durance officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Port Hope. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund. Visitation will be Friday, March 29 from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 30 beginning at 10 a.m.

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by his wife, Debbie; brothers, Terry (Pam), Ivan (Cricket), David (Mary), and Richard (Jean); sisters, Nancy (Dan) Hitchcock and Susan Keys; and many nieces and nephews.

Biography

Daniel Loren Burkhard, age 70 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Hurley Hospital in Flint. Born April 21, 1953 in Harbor Beach, he was the son of the late Roland and Esther (Timreck) Burkhard. He was united in marriage to Debbie Schweigert in Bad Axe on October 24, 1987. Daniel was a 1967 graduate from Zion Lutheran School and a 1971 graduate from Harbor Beach High School. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach, where he was once a custodian. He previously worked at the movie theater, as a mechanic at Honda Motor Cycle, at Leader Tool & Die, and retired as bus driver from Harbor Beach Schools.

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Katelyn Kucharczyk

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Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Katelyn’s life will be held at a later date. If you wish to offer your condolences to Katelyn’s family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Katelyn is survived by her mother Karen Read of Bad Axe. Katie had one brother, Eric (Ashley) Read of Cass City a half-brother, Aiden Kucharczyk of Center Line a half-sister, Autumn Kucharczyk of Ann Arbor. Katelyn had a beloved nephew, Anderson Read of Cass City. Katelyn was also fond of her good friends Nick Candela of Minden City and Suzy Mendelson of Center Line. Katie is also survived by her grandmother, Lois Read of Comins and her grandfather, Harold Kucharczyk of Parisville. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Katelyn’s father, Richard Kucharczyk, her grandmother, Agnes Kucharczyk and her grandfather, Leslie Read all preceded her in death.

Biography

Katelyn Kucharczyk, age 35, of Grand Blanc hometown Bad Axe passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Ascension Genesys Hospital. She was born on December 1, 1988 in Ann Arbor, daughter of Richard Kucharczyk Karen Read. Katelyn enjoyed life to the fullest with many friends, she enjoyed being in touch through social media, playing video games, and having visitors at the Medilodge in Grand Blanc where she lived most of the last few years of her life. Katelyn took up knitting and also became close with several of her fellow residents and staff at the facility. The family would like thank the staff of Ascension Genesys, Compassus Hospice, and Medilodge for taking excellent care of Katelyn. Katelyn was a great animal lover and enjoyed her fur babies in particular her beloved Ralph, any donations to local humane societies in her name are welcome in lieu of donations or flowers.

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Annabell Seidl

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Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at St. Peter and Paul Church Holy Apostles Parish, Ruth. Rev. Fr. Robert Kelm will officiate. The Rosary will be offered by the parish Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella on Monday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made as a Mass offering, to the Christian Mothers, or United Hospice of Marlette. Visitation will be at Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach Monday, April 1, 3 - 8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

Her survivors include a daughter, Doris Seidl of Burchville; four sons, John (Diane) of Ruth, Donald (Patti) of The Villages, FL, Dennis (Cindy) of Howard City, and Gerard (Michelle) of Croswell: 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren: and a sister, Phyllis Sadro of Sandpoint, Idaho. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son and two sisters, Rosemary Artman and Mary Jane Warchuck-Hook.

Biography

Annabell Seidl, age 98 of Ruth, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at United Hospice, Marlette Hospital. Annabell was born on October 25, 1925 on the family farm in Delaware Township, Sanilac County, daughter of the late George and Matilda (Block) Artman. On January 17,1949 she was united in marriage to Leo J. Seidl He preceded her in death in 2008. Annabell was a graduate of Minden City High School and a lifelong member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Ruth, where she was baptized, received her First Communion, was married. She was a member and past President of the parish Christian Mothers and the Daughters of Isabella. An avid quilter throughout her lifetime, she also enjoyed embroidery. Annabell was proud to have crafted items for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and future generations.

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Josephine Yaroch

Funeral Information

There will be a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 11am St. Michael’s of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-7pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and on Wednesday from 10am until the time of service at the church.

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her special niece and caregiver, Connie Baranski; special helpers and friends, Linda Zurek and Terry Braun; and nieces and nephews, Jim and Helen Polewach, Bob and Joanne Yaroch, Ron and Jeanette Yaroch, Joan and Ed Driscoll, Julie Harker-Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Ziegler, Pat and Vicki Yaroch, and John and Linda Yaroch. Josephine was preceded in death by her siblings, Albert, Louis, Edwin, Paul, Genevieve Yaroch, Viola Baranski, Gertrude Krease, Florence O’Connor, and Nellie Yaroch. A special thank you goes out to the staff of Meadow Lanes and of United Hospice.

Biography

Josephine A. Yaroch, 102, of Port Austin died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Meadow Lanes. Assisted Living in Bad Axe. She was born July 30, 1921, in Port Austin, daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Horetski) Yaroch. She graduated from the Port Austin High School. Josephine worked at the U. S. Post Office in Port Austin, retiring as the Postmaster. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin where she served as the organist for almost her entire adult life. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and her dog.

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Martin Knost

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A memorial luncheon will be from 11:00am to 2:00pm Friday, March 29th, Marty’s 89th Birthday, at the Franklin Inn in Bad Axe. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Pigeon.

Family of the Deceased

Marty is survived by children Christine (Terry) Braun of Port Austin and Kenneth (Sharon) Knost of Brighton; grandchildren Joshua, Jessica, Jennifer Knost and Rebecca, Bradley and Jaclyn Braun; sister MaryAnn (Robert) Gray of Illinois; brother-in-law Henry (Donna) Kreller of Port Austin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, sister Midge Scully, and brother George.

Biography

Martin F. Knost, 88, of Port Austin, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home under hospice care. Marty was born March 29, 1935 in Detroit to the late Felix M. And Mary Ann (O’Neil) Knost. Marty served in the US Army from 1955 to 1958 in France. When he returned home he received a degree in accounting and worked for the US Government as a Corporate IRS Accountant in Detroit. He retired at the age of 55 and moved from Warren to Port Austin where he built a home. Marty was known as a great fisherman, fishing mostly for perch and golfing with his friends. He also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family, six grandchildren and many friends.

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Teresa Rockefeller

Funeral Information

Funeral services will be at 11:00am Friday, March 22nd at the FaithWay Church with Rev. Jamey Parker officiating. Visitation will be 2-8 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family.

Family of the Deceased

Terri is survived by her husband Brian; children Thomas Brown, Robert Brown, Alex Rockefeller, and Christopher Rockefeller; parents Thomas Sr. and Sylvia Brown; siblings Thomas Jr. (Shantell) and Shanna (Chad) Lathwell; father-in-law Lawrence Rockefeller; sister-in-law Dawn Rockefeller; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Daniel Rockefeller and mother-in-law Josephine Rockefeller.

Biography

Teresa Lyn Rockefeller, 55, of Ubly, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home. Terri was born September 13, 1968 in Decatur, Georgia. She grew up in Orlando, Florida, moving to Bad Axe when she was in the fifth grade. She graduated from Bad Axe High School. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, family vacations, and car rides along the lakeshore. Her life revolved around her kids.

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R White

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A funeral mass for R. Jerry White will be 11:00am Wednesday, March 20th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe, Michigan with Father TJ Flemming officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Osseo, Michigan. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 19th at Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon. Memorial donations of books may be made in Jerry’s name to Pigeon District Library. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com.

Family of the Deceased

Jerry was preceded in death by his sons Devon and Marc White. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jayne, daughter Sara Jayne White, grandchildren Madison and Aidan White and their mother Tonya, brother- and sister-in-law Larry and Colleen Krohn, nephew Charles Krohn and his wife Bronwyn and their children Maya and Mason, niece Jennifer Lang (Krohn) and her husband Dylan, and “granddog” Frannie.

Biography

R. Jerry White, 87, of Elkton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home under hospice care. Jerry was an only child, born to Ralph and Marie White on February 13, 1937 in Hillsdale, Michigan. He was named after his father but was called by his middle name. Graduating at age 17, he entered the US Navy and was a radio operator in the post-Korean War era. Jerry loved being at sea and was forever proud of his time in the military. After the Navy, Jerry attended Central Michigan University and received a Master’s degree in European History, Humanities and World Religions. He taught for many years at Montcalm Community College and later became Dean of Jordan College in Cass City, Michigan. Following his retirement, he enjoyed selling real estate alongside Jayne, spending winters in Florida and Arizona and summers in the Thumb of Michigan. Jerry’s two favorite seasons overlapped: Christmas and Fantasy Football. He loved to sit in front of the lit tree at night, looking at the ornaments he and Jayne collected. By day, he could be found in his office, reviewing football stats and competing in several leagues. In his last year, he was beaten by his grandson–a loss that both stung and made him proud. Jerry excelled in relishing the small pleasures in life. He loved weak coffee, poached eggs, Cadillacs, “shoot ‘em up” movies, the Detroit Lions, apocalyptic novels, playing cards, and sitting on the front porch watching the world go by. Jerry was inspired by the teachings of Mother Theresa, his college professor Dr. Oppenheimer, and author of “Man’s Search for Meaning”, Viktor Frankl. He embraced Frankl’s philosophy to “find purpose by taking responsibility for ourselves and other human beings,” and reflected those values in many conversations with his children over the years. A hopeless romantic, Jerry penned love letters to Jayne every anniversary and throughout the year. He was a tender-hearted soul, and he cared deeply for the people in his community, including his friends at T.O.P.S., fellow snowbirds in Fountain Hills, Arizona, and his card buddies in Elkton and at the Huron County Senior Center. He was especially grateful for the care he received from the team at Compassus Hospice in the final months of his life. Jerry was loved by many as a friend, colleague, and father figure. But most of all, he was a loving husband and father who will live on through his family. Inscribed on Jerry and Jayne’s headstone is the essence of the life they created with one another, “Together Forever Unto Eternity.”

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Larry Gilbert

Funeral Information

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you act kindly towards each other. The family wishes to thank the multitude of caregivers who assisted him in the later years of his life, and also Residential Hospice for their care. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 PM at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe, and also on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at the Mac Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tim Callow officiating. Burial will follow at Colfax Township cemetery in Bad Axe. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

His was preceded in death by both parents, Ernie and Violet Gilbert, his brother Donald, and sister Marlene DeLuca, and niece Amy DeLuca. He is survived by his nieces and nephew Jolene, Diane and John (Karen) DeLuca and great nephew Ian DeLuca and many cousins. He was loving child, and grew to be a kind observant loving man.

Biography

Larry Morden Gilbert 82 years old, died peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2024, in the home he so proudly called his own. He was born physically challenged on February 3, 1942 to Ernst (Ernie) and Violet (Eddy) Gilbert in the old Hubbard Hospital in Bad Axe. He spent the first few years of his life unable to walk, and mastered the art of ‘scooting around’ on his bottom. After multiple operations and his mother’s devoted love, care and therapy, he learned to walk. Larry spent his early childhood in Pinnebog, and moved to Detroit with his family when he was five. He was bullied by boys who did not know or understand him, and subsequently left the public school system after the 6th grade. He continued learning on his own. His mother taught him to be as self-sufficient as he could be. He was responsible for the laundry and ironing while both parents worked, and mowed the lawn and cleaned up the kitchen after meals. He loved music, and learned to play the trumpet in the ‘big band’ style of Guy Lombardo and Lawrence Welk. He read the newspaper every morning, and swam a half mile every evening to his mother’s mile. No small feat for a one warmed bandit. He enjoyed the freedom of traveling by the city busses, and used them as a young adult to travel to and from his job at Kresge’s in downtown Detroit. He traveled with his parents to Florida in the winter. After his mother retired they spent the winter in Hollywood Beach, Florida. He spent time with his father surf fishing, and was active in the church with his mother. She sang in the choir, while he proudly and purposefully served as an usher, assisting people up and down the aisle.

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