Bernice Lange

Funeral Information

Funeral services for Bernice A. Lange will be Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3 pm, at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach Michigan. Visitation will take place from 12 noon until time of services at 3 pm. She will be laid to rest at Rock Falls Cemetery. Memorials May be given to United Hospice Service, or the Heartlands Assisted Living. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

Bernice is survived by her son Duane (Sue) Lange, daughter Debbie (Troy) Weidman. Grandchildren Garrett (Kayla) Lange, Jenna (Greg) Welke, Zachary (Maddie) Weidman, Kolby (Kendra) Lange, Conner (Lauren) Weidman, and Nathan (Hannah) Weidman. She is also survived by 10 Great Grandchildren, Grayson, Maddox, Asher, Briella, Brogan, Bristol, Blake, Kade, Gatlin and Braylen. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman, parents Al and Alberta Klaska and great -granddaughter Addison Mae Weidman

Biography

Bernice A. Lange, age 83 passed away Thursday September 19, 2024, at The Heartlands in Marlette Michigan after battling dementia. Born on March 19, 1941, in Harbor Beach Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Al and Alberta (Koehn) Klaska. She graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1958 and married the late Norman Lange on November 12, 1960, to whom she was married to for 55 years until his death in 2015. She worked for Harbor Beach Community Schools until she retired in 1998. Bernice enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren along with trying her luck at the casinos.

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Liz Booms

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Funeral Mass for Liz will be Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski officiaing. Cremation will follow. Visitation for Liz will be on Friday, from 4-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memorials may be given to the family. The family wishes to send a special thank you to all the wonderful people who helped care and their love shown for Liz: A & D Hospice, Darleen and Bill Hoff, Jeff & Tammy Mosey, grandchildren: Megan, Josh, Nicole & Casey. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

Liz is survived by her children: Fred Wisenbaugh of Bad Axe, Kimberly (Steve) Thoms of Port Hope, 19 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and siblings: Bob (Linda) Reid of Harbor Beach, Gwen (Ken) Peyerk of Harbor Beach, Sharon (Lloyd) Kramer of Harbor Beach, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Pawlowski, her parents Louis and Margaret Reid, and brothers: Barry Reid and Louis Reid Jr.

Biography

Elizabeth C. Booms, age 77 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home, under hospice care. She was born on December 9, 1946 in Harbor Beach, to the late Louis and Margaret (Murray) Reid. Liz and Ray Booms were united in marriage on March 28, 1999. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2018. Liz was always on the go. She loved taking care of people, and would help anyone she could. She enjoyed shopping for her family and loved being with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

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Robert Tait

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A memorial service will be at Noon, Friday, September 27th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randall Waibel officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Private interment will be in St. Felix Catholic Cemetery in Pinnebog. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

Bob is survived by his wife Norma; daughters Tonya (Eddie) Blackstock of Bad Axe and Rebecca (Troy) Florine of Falmouth; grandchildren Vincent and Natalie Blackstock; sister-in-law Phyllis Tait of Kawkawlin. He was preceded in death by all his siblings and their spouses James (Eleen), Bernard (Jeanine), Dave (Sue), Leon and Katherine (Don) Leitch.

Biography

Robert W. Tait, 83, a lifelong Pinnebog area resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024 surrounded by his family at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Bob was born October 8, 1940 in Bad Axe to the late LeRoy and Florene (Pechette) Tait. In 1958 he graduated from Elkton High School. He married Norma Ricker on November 6, 1965 in Harbor Beach. Bob was a lifelong farmer and owned Tait Implement selling Massey-Ferguson. He enjoyed his family, morning coffee at Gotts Corner and cold beverages at his weekly Old Geezer Club meetings.

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Otto Fluegge

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Funeral services will be at 11:00am Saturday, September 21st at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with Rev. Steven Neuman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Family of the Deceased

Otto is survived by his wife Loraine; children Veronica Fluegge-Garza of Ann Arbor, Grant of Shelby Twp, Regina (Jeff) Rastello of Saginaw, and Leigh (James) Osentoski of Kingston; son-in-law Terry Mackezyk of Tennessee; grandchildren Marissa, Shelby, Daniel, Celeste, Crystal, Michael, Chase, Maximus, and Zane; great-grandchildren Jaxson, Holly, Savannah, and Zef; sister-in-law Mary Lou Fluegge of Pigeon. He was preceded in death by his daughter Rhoda Mackezyk; sisters Lorraine Beadle, Crystal Teems and Janet Foy; and brother Robert Fluegge.

Biography

Otto H. Fluegge, 83, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe. Otto was born at home in Oliver Twp on November 18, 1940 to the late Otto Sr. and Emma (Voss) Fluegge. He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1958 and attended Michigan State University for agriculture. On December 30, 1961 he married Loraine Miller at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church - Berne. Otto began his career as a tool and die maker at Active Industries along with farming the homestead. In his 30's he and his wife owned and operated Fluegge Foods in Pigeon. After selling the store he returned to being a tool and die maker/pattern maker. He was an active member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne where he held many offices and was a member of the Pigeon Rotary Club. He enjoyed fishing, outdoor activities, volunteering in the community, visiting with family and friends and spending winters in Sebring, Florida playing shuffleboard. Above all, he loved his family and his Lord and Savior.

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Violet Musselman

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The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2pm-8pm. The funeral service will be Friday, September 20, 2024 at Son’s Life Missionary Church. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sebewaing. A luncheon will follow the cemetery service. Memorial donations may be made in Violet’s name to Bay Shore Camp of Sebewaing. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Violet was very proud of her three daughters, Brenda (Doug) Fassett, Angela Musselman and Sheila (Steve) King. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ben (Stevie) King, Betsy (Daniel) King-McDonald, Lynnea (Hernan) Santoyo, Kathryn (Tedd) Sheets, and Paul Fassett. Violet’s great-grandchildren include Leo Dupont, Felix Dupont, Anna Sheets, and Ivy Sheets. She will be remembered by dozens of family as “Aunt Bum.”

Biography

Violet Ann Musselman, 90, of Sebewaing, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024. Born in Saginaw on February 11, 1934 to Edward and Lula Kemp, she lived most of her life in Sebewaing. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Musselman, and her parents. A believer in Jesus Christ, she volunteered frequently at her church and at Bay Shore Camp. Her faith sustained her through trials and joys. Violet was an extremely bright child, beginning school at age 4 and being promoted soon to 2nd Grade. She attended the small Louisville School and later Unionville High School, graduating with the class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Philip Musselman in 1953. Their marriage was an example of love and utter devotion. Violet worked many jobs over her lifetime, retiring from Michigan Sugar Company. She was a gifted cook and baker, and enjoyed gardening and learning. In their later years, she and Phil enjoyed their cabin in Northern Michigan.

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David Hartwick

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He was preceded in death by a special uncle, Durwood Dunlap. His grandfather, William Dunlap. A private graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the T.T.P.A. Association – care of Michelle Wendorf- 2660 Applegate Road, Applegate, MI 48401.

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by three children: Michelle (Steve) Wendorf, Dan (Megan) Hartwick, and Desirae Hartwick (Scott). Three grandchildren: Cody, Peyton, and Allison. Significant other, Nancy Sampier and family. His beloved dog, Lacey. One brother, Brad (Jodi) Hartwick. Two sisters: Vickie Hartwick and Lori Lentz. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Biography

David Hartwick, age 63, of Applegate, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was born Thursday, March 16, 1961, in Sandusky, Michigan to the late Larry and Fay (Dunlap) Hartwick. David was a member of the T.T.P.A., he loved pulling tractors and his beloved pulling truck “Farm Truck”. He was a lifelong area farmer, enjoyed shooting pool, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

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Hisako Champagne

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Visitation for Susie will be 10:00am to Noon on Friday, September 20th at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Bad Axe, a memorial mass will follow at Noon with Fr. Yesu Mulakaleti presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank McLaren Hospice team and Medilodge of Cass City for their support and care during Susie’s illness. Special thanks to her hospice nurse Jean, and Jen, her social worker at Medilodge. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

Susie is survived by her daughter Nancy (Don) Bouck; grandchildren Brandon (Lisa), Wes (Tracy), Jake, Ryan (Christine), Robin (Chris) and Heather (Jason); great-grandchildren Tobyn, Emma, Ayden, Brady, Bryce, Hunter, Remmington, Quinton and Hisako; brothers Takinori Shirai of Yokohama, Takeshi (Cathy) Shirai of Anderson, IN and Hideo Shirai of Yokohama; daughter-in-law Cindy Champagne, son-in-law Ron (Gerilyn) Landenberg; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter, son John, daughter Susan and sister-in-law Keiko.

Biography

Hisako “Susie” Champagne, 88, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully under hospice care on September 12, 2024 in Cass City. Susie was born November 1, 1935 in Yokohama, Japan, to the late Junichiro and Misa Shirai. She met the love of her life, Peter Champagne, while he was stationed in the US Army in Japan; they married June 18, 1953. Susie worked for many years at Hammill Manufacturing. After her retirement she worked for Murphy’s Bakery. She was a very hard worker and instilled her work ethic to her children. Susie was a very kind and giving person who had a strong faith in God. Her hobbies included tending to her flower garden and refinishing antique furniture.

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Gary Coleman

Funeral Information

A memorial service will be at 1:00pm Sunday, September 15th at the Caseville Eagles Club. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Family of the Deceased

Gary is survived by his wife Valeri; mother Shirley Kucharek; children Erin (Abel) Cuellar, Kathie, Spring (Natalie), Shannon (Erica), Gary Jr. (Anna Karen), Daniel (Rebecca) and Alexis (Cameron) Dooley; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother Robert (Betsy) and sister Cheryl Noel. He was preceded in death by his father Robert and niece Kimberly Noel.

Biography

Gary W. Coleman Sr., 64, of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at home. Gary was born November 29, 1959 in Trenton to Robert and Shirley (Patterson) Coleman. He married Valeri Hagen on October 3, 1980 in Allen Park. Gary retired from Detroit Edison after 36 years as a journeyman mechanic at the Monroe Power Plant. He was a lifelong EMT, firefighter and a marine division sheriff for Huron and Tuscola Counties. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Caseville Eagles.

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Agnes Deo

Funeral Information

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 in First Baptist Church of Cass City with Pastor Christian Wright officiating. Interment in Valley Cemetery, Ubly. Pallbearers for Mrs. Deo are Paul Deo II, Jim Deo, Chad Vogel, David Fischer, Dave McArthur, Tim Taylor. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Cass City. Visitation: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 in First Baptist Church, Cass City

Family of the Deceased

Agnes is survived by her children: Penny (Jerry) Meredith of Snover, Paul (Sandra) Deo of Snover, Russell Deo of Snover; seven grandchildren: Paul (Tina) Deo II, Jim (Natalie) Deo, Leslie (Chad) Vogel, Trisha Deo, Tracy (David) Fisher, Angela (Dave) McArthur, Kathy (Tim) Taylor; great grandchildren: Madison, Kenny, Evan, Justin, Layla, Kaylee, Owen, Allison, Gage, Ty, Lane, Carly, Ava, Wes, Ezekiel, Mikayla (Brandon), Meredith (Michael), Cody, Hailey, Alana, Ethan, Alexis, Braydon, Logan, Elliahna; great-great grandchildren: Liam, Ewyn, Astrid, Lillian, Keaton, twins due in September; sister, Merna (Marvin) Mittlestedt of Wonewoc, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; brothers: Lloyd, Johnny, Arthur, Ross, Oris, Ted, Ezra; sisters: Irene, Delores, Leota.

Biography

Agnes A. Deo, 92, of Snover, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Huron County Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. She was born November 19, 1931 in Winfield, WI the tenth of twelve children born to John and Lauretta (Cutsforth) Fuller. She married Robert Deo on January 31, 1950 in Argyle. He died November 16, 1995. Agnes graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1949. She moved to Ubly with a friend in that same year to become a caretaker for an elderly woman. Agnes soon met Robert at a young adult church activity. They always loved square dancing together. Agnes was employed by Snover Stamping for several years. She then went on to work in the deli department at Jerry’s Foodland in Sandusky and Erla’s Food Center in Cass City. Agnes retired at the age of seventy-seven years. She was fond of Southern Gospel quartets and Christian music. Agnes was blessed with a green thumb. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her many plants. She faithfully attended church services in the methodist church and later, the First Baptist Church of Cass City.

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Patricia Holmes

Funeral Information

There will be a celebration of life Noon-3:00 pm, Saturday, September 14th at the Caseville Eagles Club. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com

Family of the Deceased

Patricia is survived by her children Robert (Carol) of St. Clair Shores, April (Dennis) Fohey of Farmington Hills, Roy “Lee” (Suzette) of Caseville, Amy Galka (Thomas) of Caseville and Allen (Erika) of Westland; nine grandchildren Brittany, Ashley, Bonnie, Colin, Alexandra, Abigail, Miranda, Zachary, and Madelyn and six great-grandchildren Isabella, Ruby Lee, Jackson, Jamie, Harper and LeNora. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Jo Ufford and brother Allen Sill.

Biography

Patricia F. Holmes, 81, of Port Austin, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her home under hospice care. Patricia was born February 11, 1943 in Grosse Pointe to the late Harold and Ermo (Weber) Sill. She graduated in 1961 from Grosse Pointe High School. She married Thomas Holmes on August 4, 1962; he preceded her in death September 23, 2013. She loved playing BINGO, visiting casinos and playing cards. The most important thing in her world was family.

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Fr Stanley Surman

Funeral Information

Mass of Christian burial for Fr. Surman will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024 at St. Mary’s of Czestochowa Catholic church, 1709 Moeller Rd. Kinde, Michigan 48445, at 11:00 AM. Bishop Robert Gruss will preside the funeral Mass, and Fr. Craig Carolan will be the homilist. Priests of the Diocese of Saginaw will be present at the funeral. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 4-8 PM at St. Mary’s of Czestochowa Catholic church in Kinde, and also from 10:00 until the time of service on Friday. Rosary will be at 6:30 PM Thursday, by the Knights of Columbus, and 7:00 prayer vigil by Fr. Craig Carolan. A special thank you to the staff at Courtney Manor for the care, compassion and empathy you gave him for the past 8 years. You all were a blessing to him. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Biography

Fr. Stanley M. Surman, 93 years old, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe, Michigan. He was born on January 23, 1931 to the late Walter and Clara Surman in Krakow Poland. He is also preceded in death by his brother Ted. Fr. Stanley attended the University of Krakow and obtained a masters’ degree in philosophy and theology. He continued his graduate studies in Jagielloniski Poland. He studied under Karol Wojtyla, also known as Pope John Paul II, where he was ordained a priest on June 26, 1956. Fr. Stanley came to Michigan in the early 1960’s assigned to Holy Rosary Church in Bay City and eventually became pastor of St. Mary’s of Czestochowa Catholic church in Kinde. Following his serving at St. Mary’s, he was pastor at St. Mary’s in Parisville, Holy Family in Sebewaing and St. Joseph in Sandusky. He assumed senior priest status in 1999. He was also chaplain for the Knights of Columbus in Bad Axe, Michigan. Fr. Surman was one of the best known and most loved Catholic priests in the thumb area. While in Kinde, he inaugurated the annual Polonian Bean Festival. He led the St. Mary’s congregation in Parisville in rebuilding its fire gutted church which provided the inspiration in writing of the book “Parisville Poles” in 1978. In 1981, he was one in the class of 22 priests invited to celebrate their 25th year anniversary of the priesthood in Rome with Pope John Paul II. He felt very honored and never dreamed this would happen. Fr. Surman spoke 5 languages including Polish, German, Russian, English and Ukranian. While in Parisville, he taught Polish classes to the students at the school. Fr. Surman was loved by many. He never said “no” to helping someone out. He was always available to people when they needed someone to listen, and he visited the sick without hesitation and at any time of the day or evening.

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Ryan Farver

Funeral Information

Visitation will be 2-8 Tuesday, September 17th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon. Private interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Memorials may be made to Huron County Medical Care Facility - Activity Fund.

Family of the Deceased

Ryan is survived by his daughters Miranda (Rob Hill) of St. Louis and Chloe (Kori Turley) of Japan; father Brion of Elkton; grandfather Bruce of Elkton; sisters Rebecca Benjamin of Sloan, IA, Danielle Renn of Elkton and Sara Bouck of Elkton; nieces and nephews: Olivia, Peyton, Brady, Madison, Blaine, Levi, Kennedy, Aubree and Brennan; the mother of his daughters Shannon DeBlois of Elkton; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Cindy, brother-in-law Jason Benjamin, and aunt Bonnie Pettit.

Biography

Ryan B. Farver, 49, of Elkton, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital in Warren. Ryan was born January 13, 1975 in Bad Axe to Brion and Cindy (Chappel) Farver. In 1993 he graduated from Laker High School. He worked at Tower and started his own construction company called Home Improvements. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.

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Helen Wrubel

Funeral Information

A memorial service will be held on September 23, 2024 at 10:00am at St. Mark Parish, 4401 Bart Avenue, Warren, MI with a luncheon following the service. Rudy Funeral is handling the arrangements.

Family of the Deceased

Helen was predeceased by her husband Jacob, daughter Donna Boewe, son-in-law Michael Boewe, grandsons Craig Boewe and Stephen Wrubel, brothers Edward, Ernest, Elmer and Wayne. She is survived by her sons Lawrence (Beverly) and Gordon (Betty), her grandchildren Nick, Shari(Dirk) Davis, Scott Boewe, Kimberly (Ron)Cipcic, Amy Boewe, Julie(Robert) Wagner, Timothy and Matthew, her great grandchildren Tyler, Kacie, Mariah, Brett, Miriam, Michael, Jaret, Jacob, Brooke, Leah, Jackson, Tucker and Owen, nieces Andrea and Alicia Kolton along with many more nieces, nephews and cousins.

Biography

Helen Arlene Wrubel (nee Pariseau) passed away on August 13, 2024 at the age of 101. Helen was born in Argyle, Michigan on May 18, 1923 to the late Lucy (nee Kulish) and Elmer Pariseau. She was the third of five children and the only girl. After her mother’s passing in 1927, Helen and two of her brothers went to live with their grandparents, Frank and Mary Kulish. Helen grew up on the family farm and was a great help to her grandmother. She married Jacob Wrubel on October 21, 1939 and lived on his family farm until they moved down to Warren. During their 77 year marriage they had 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. They had many adventures and loved to bowl and golf. They were members of the PLAV club in Warren. Helen enjoyed working at Macomb Community College and National Bank of Detroit. She was an avid Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy fan and rarely missed an episode. She loved playing Euchre, reading, jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles as well as being a trivia wiz.

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