David Licht

Funeral Information

Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Pigeon. Visitation will begin at 10:00am Saturday and continue until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church.

Family of the Deceased

Dave is survived by his brothers Alan (Peggy) Licht of Pigeon, Mike (Sally) Licht of Troy; several nieces and nephews; his partner Sherry's sons Adam (Robin) Hammond and Jeff Hammond and their families. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Elaine Licht, sister Brenda Licht, his partner Sherry Lavoie, and niece Kaylee Rae Licht.

Biography

David Frederick Licht, 60, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital. Dave was born August 10, 1963 in Pigeon, Michigan to Raymond and Elaine (Spomer) Licht. He graduated from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School in 1982. He attended Michigan State University where he received a degree in plant science. After graduation he accepted a job in Florida at a nursery in Clermont. Shortly after Dave met the love of his life, his partner Sherry Lavoie and they remained together for over thirty years until her death in March 2023. Later Dave accepted a position at Dr. Jacks Pest Control and moved to Kissimmee. He loved his job and working with clients until he recently retired due to illness. Dave and Sherry were animal lovers and during their years together owned and cared for a wide variety of animals ranging from horses, miniature horses, dogs and cats, and most recently Dave's constant companion was his dog Ruby. Dave loved hunting and fishing and even though he was battling cancer he was able to make a trip back to Michigan in October to bow hunt and visit family and friends. Dave was successful and so proud he was able to harvest two bucks while he was home in Pigeon.

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Patricia Drews

Funeral Information

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Dwight Twp., with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:00-10:45 AM, to be followed by a Rosary Sodality service at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting memorials be given to the Alzheimers’ Association. www.alz.org Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhomecom

Family of the Deceased

Patricia is survived by her children; Charles D. Drews of Novi, Suzanne (Inocencio) Drews-Diaz of Maine, Jason J. (Carly) Drews of Rochester Hills, and Mindy (Jeff Kaltz) Baffo of Macomb Twp.; brothers Donald (Denise) Rice, Ricky (Kimberly) Rice, Arnold Rice,; sister Margie Szymanski; sisters-in-law Marilyn Rice and Lorraine Rice; grandchildren Nicholas Fichtner, Haley Fichtner, Dominic Baffo, Cason Baffo, Judith Drews, Elyse Drews, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Walter Rice, Randy Rice, Gerald Rice; sister in law Patricia Kretchman; brother-in-law George Szymanski; son-in-law Salvatore Baffo, and her special four-legged companion Jesse James.

Biography

Patricia M. Drews, 81 years, passed away on December 26, 2023, surrounded by her family, at her home in Novi, Michigan. She was born on November 5, 1942 to the late Valentine and Bernice (Koroleski) Rice. Patricia married Donald Drews in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1996 after 32 years of marriage. They presided in Filion. Patricia loved gardening, traveling with her husband, playing cards and Bingo, cooking, walking, shopping, sewing blankets, watching her favorite soap opera, and getting together with family. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and the Rosary Sodality, and the American Legion Post #499 in Port Austin, Michigan.

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Magdalene Stacer

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11 am at Holy Apostles Parish – Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 3 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Wednesday at the church from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. A Rosary will be offered on Tuesday at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to any charitable organization of your choice. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Magdalene is survived by her children, Richard (Catherine) Stacer, Sally (Marvin) Lamke, and David (Denise) Stacer; In-laws, Joann Stacer and Eric Goebel. Thirteen grandchildren, Theresa (Paul) Messing, Joseph (Mandy) Stacer, Michael (Melissa) Stacer, Christopher (Melinda) Stacer, Melissa Stacer (Joseph D. Thomas), Matthew Lamke, Kyle (Krista) Lamke, Mitchell (Janelle) Lamke, Kirk (Ashley) Goebel, Erika Goebel (Nicholas Jankoska), Amanda (Joseph) Brant, Jillian Stacer (Zachary Amazon), and Troy Stacer(Alexandra Bowers). Twelve great-grandchildren, Zachary (Megan) Messing, Gabriel Messing, Colton Messing, Abigail, Ariana, and Alexander Stacer, Aiden, Quentin, and Madison Stacer, Ian Stacer, Maxwell Goebel, and Madeline Brant; Magdalene’s first great-great-grandchild is due in January of 2024. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph (Lorraine) Holdwick, as well as many special nieces and nephews. Magdalene was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anna Holdwick, her husband, Merlin Stacer, son, Donald Stacer and her daughter Kay Goebel, siblings infant brothers John and Clemens Holdwick, Loretta (Harold) Stacer, Robert (Irene) Holdwick, Lenore (Stanley) Kups, Roman (Clarann) Holdwick and Leo (Shirley) Holdwick. Brothers and Sisters-in-law Juanita (Nick) Clor, Robert (Cecelia) Stacer, Wilfred Stacer, Harold (Loretta) Stacer, Quentin (Lucille) Stacer, and Jerome (Delores) Stacer.

Biography

Magdalene Marie Stacer, age 95, of Ruth passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born on February 12, 1928 in Sherman Township, Michigan to Henry and Anna (Buescher) Holdwick. She married Merlin A. Stacer on October 27, 1948 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. They celebrated 59 years together before his passing in 2008. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Christian Mothers. She had a very deep faith in God and prayed every day. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always had home baked chocolate chip cookies ready for her grandchildren and other visitors. She had quite a green thumb having had a large, plentiful garden for many years, and gorgeous houseplants. She was a great seamstress and quilter.

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Wayne Church

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Funeral service for Wayne will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM at MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde, Michigan, with Fr. Rick Filary officiating. Burial will follow at St. Edward’s cemetery in Kinde, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 2:00-8:00 PM at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund c/o Ken Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by two sons; Ken (Brenda) Church of Kinde and Randy (Carmen) Church of Texas; one daughter, Anesa (Greg) Ruthig of Ubly; four grandchildren, Nicole and Dalton O’Connor of Elkton, Jason Church of Chicago, Rande Sue and Nick Mausolf of Filion and Alyssa Church of Texas; great grandchildren Quinn and Gavin O’Connor. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; Reese and Rita Church and his brother Gerald Church.

Biography

Wayne L. Church of Filion, 85 passed away Saturday December 23, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak with his family by his side. He was born on June 7, 1938 in Bad Axe to Rita (Case) and Reese Church. Wayne married Viola Ann Lamke on May 20, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Parisville. Viola preceded him in death on December 31, 2012. They shared over 51 years together and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011. In his early years, Wayne worked at Meagher Ford in Kinde, and retired after many years of working for the Huron County Road Commission (1968-2000). Wayne loved woodworking and you could always find him in his shed tinkering on something.

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Melvin Leppek

Funeral Information

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Good Shepherd Parish – St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Interment will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Parisville. The family will receive guests for visitation at the church on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 10 am until the service time at noon. The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the Huron County Medical Facility and McLaren Thumb Region Hospital for the great care they gave Melvin. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Melvin is survived by his wife Virginia Leppek of Ubly. Two sons, David Leppek of Emmett and Michael (Wendy) Leppek of Brown City. One daughter, Helen (James) Osantowski of Bad Axe. Four grandchildren, Delonna, Derek, Jeannie, and Rochelle. And two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Areighella. Many nieces and nephews. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bertha and four brothers, Chester, Gerald, Alfonse and Paul as well as many deceased aunts, uncles and a great-niece.

Biography

Melvin Joseph Leppek, age 98, of Ubly, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Melvin was born on November 5, 1925 in Ubly, son of the late Joseph L. and Bertha (Pawlowski) Leppek. He married Virginia Anna Susalla on September 30, 1950 in St. Mary Catholic Church of Parisville. Melvin farmed for many years. He served on the Ubly School Board and worked with the school board in getting the new gymnasium built. He also enjoyed woodworking and fishing and enjoyed making his own lures. He also loved to do puzzles and search-a-word.

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Erwin Schave

Funeral Information

Funeral Services for Erv will be Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Irv will be Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by his children: Linda (Leo) Smith, Gary (Sharon) Schave, Charles Shcave, Connie (JP) Lermont, Joann Schave, Sharon Joy, Jerry (Joy) Schave, Faye (Rick) Finkel, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, step children: Diane Mills, Lori Garcia, Kevin Gettel, Brian Gettel, 9 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren, his siblings: Oscar (Trawadon) Schave, Virginia Irwin, and many nieces and nephews. Erv was also preceded in death by his siblings:Ruby Tabaczynski, Adolph Schave, Jr., Rosetta Perdue, Inez Johnson, Olga Thrushman, and Louise McAuley.

Biography

Erwin H. Schave, age 99 of Port Hope, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1924 in Port Hope, to the late Adolph and Alice (Stermberg) Schave.Erv and Myrtle Townley, were united in marriage on August 22, 1953. She preceded him in death on OCtober 15, 1971. He and Helen Gettel were united in marriage on May 24, 1975, Helen preceded Erv in death on April 12, 2012. Erv farmed his whole life, including up until last year. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, and the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsman's Club. He loved to play euchre, and spend time with family and friends.

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Kurt Belew

Funeral Information

A Celebration of Kurt's life will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023 with visitation from 5 to 8 pm at Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bad Axe Athletic Association or the Bad Axe Little League. Share a memory at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

He was survived by his father John, sisters, Kim (Larry) Brown, Pamela Belew, all of Bad Axe, and Robin (Murray) Beachy, Pigeon, and several nieces and nephews, Brandon, Brody, Bailee, Nich, Tyler, Jesse, Christy, and Amanda, and many great nieces and nephews. Also one uncle, Eugene Alent, Bad Axe.

Biography

Kurt A. Belew, age 64, of Bad Axe passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 unexpectedly at his home in Bad Axe. He was born January 23, 1959 in Bad Axe, to John and the late Gloria (Stirrett) Belew. Kurt graduated from Bad Axe Public schools in 1977. There he excelled in sports like football, basketball, and baseball. He was a factory worker in Deckerville and Bad Axe, and later retired from CKS in Bad Axe. Kurt enjoyed bowling, golf, pool, and was an avid Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions fan. During his off time he enjoyed solving crossword puzzles which helped tax his mind. He could grill a steak like no one else. He was outgoing and loved to talk, and it didn't matter which social economic group you came from.

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Alan Heckroth

Funeral Information

A memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Paul Methodist Church in Elkton. Visitation will be 2-8 Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel and on Saturday January 6th at 10:00am until the time of the service at church.

Family of the Deceased

Al is survived by his wife Deborah; children Chris (Benee) Heckroth of Marysville, Nicole Leggier of Caseville and stepdaughter Stephanie (Niq) Johnson of Owendale; grandchildren Angelina, Melanie, Roman and Arianna; brother Roger (Michelle) Heckroth of Georgetown, TX; sister Carol (James) Carter of Portage; brother and sisters-in-law with many nieces and nephews that loved him dearly; also special pets Duncan, Ember and Gizmo. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Ruth Heckroth.

Biography

Alan Heckroth passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the age of 72. He was battling ALS and passed peacefully at home with his loved ones around him. Alan was born July 11, 1951 and was a longtime resident of Chandler Township. Al graduated from Laker High School in 1969 and stayed to work on the family farm until his father retired. He worked in Elkton at Agri Sales (later ADM) and then worked at the Pigeon Co-Op in the colored bean plant until his retirement last year. Al loved being active and staying busy and was ALWAYS mowing the lawn. When we think of Al, so many things come to mind. His deep love for his kids and grandkids, his love of practical jokes and making people laugh. His love of singing and dancing and shopping – Lord, that man could shop! Al was a kind man with a generous heart and was always willing to help others. Al loved anything to do with World War II and when he became home-bound, it was all he watched. Al watched so many movies, he had to go to ones with subtitles for something new. At the time of his passing, he should have been fluent in German, Russian, Italian, Chinese and Japanese. He skipped the ones in French. On August 24, 2019, he married long-time love Deborah Henne.

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Michele Grekowicz

Funeral Information

Funeral Mass for Michele will be Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:30 am, at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski officiating. Burial will follow at the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Michele will be on Wednesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Wednesday at 7 pm at the Funeral Home.

Family of the Deceased

Michele is survived by her husband Chris Grekowicz of Harbor Beach, children: Amanda (Jim) Hallock of Ruth, Jesse (Meghan) Grekowicz of Freeland, Heidi (Josh) Robinson of Saginaw, Scott (Kayla) Grekowicz of Port Austin, 6 grandchildren: Peyton, Cooper, Cali, Rex, Emma, Mae, siblings: James (Denise) Volmering of Tucson, AZ, Brad (Ellyne) Volmering of Palms, Steven (Donna) Volmering of Harbor Beach, Michael (Rhonda) Volmering of Harbor Beach, Bryce Volmering of Mt. Pleasant, Lynn (Kurt) Kern of Bridgeport, Lisa (Brent) Moeggenborg of St. Johns, John (Christy) Volmering of Midland, brother-in-law Dale Geiger of Ruth, mother-in-law Betty Siemen of Harbor Beach, sister-in-law Mary Lee Kramer of Ortonville, Paul (Mary) Grey of Bellingham, WA, Kathy (Russ) Lido of Troy, Mike Grekowicz of Jackson, Steve (Cheryl) Grekowicz of Grand Rapids, Lori (Ken) Toner of Kinde, Jody Grekowicz of Evart, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dian Volmering, sister Debra Geiger, brothers-in-law Harvey Kramer and Steve Weinlander.

Biography

Michele Lynn Grekowicz, age 58 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born on February 10, 1965 in Harbor Beach, to the late Eugene & Dian (Scholtz) Volmering. Michele and Chris Grekowicz were united in marriage on April 13, 1985 in Ruth. Alongside her husband, Chris, owned and operated Grekowicz Farms Inc. where she took up her second residency operating a chopper, coordinated the truck drivers and other personnel, meticulously cleaned the equipment, and kept the operation a well oiled machine. She was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church and was the Harbor Beach Middle School Track Coach from 1985-2019. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, an avid jogger (despite frigid temperatures), and gave selflessly to her community. She enjoyed playing cards, caring for her pets, and loved finding any reason to be with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved taking the grandkids outside on the Ranger, exploring the shop, baking desserts, and taking them swimming.

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Leonard Pisarek

Funeral Information

Private family service held in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Deacon David Gillespie of Our Lady Consolata Parish officiating. Interment will be in St. Agatha Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Agatha Cemetery Fund, with checks made out to Our Lady Consolata.

Family of the Deceased

Leonard is survived by his brothers: Michael (Drucilla) Pisarek, Jr; Bernard Pisarek, both of the Gagetown area. One niece, Michelle (Dave) Seavey of Portland; one nephew, Mark (Dawn) Pisarek of Cass City; eleven great nieces and great nephews; many cousins. He is preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Ann.

Biography

Leonard A. Pisarek, 91, of Gagetown, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in his home following a brief illness. He was born November 3, 1932 on the family farm in Wayne County to Michael and Stella (Darmofal) Pisarek. The family moved to the Gagetown area in 1946. Leonard graduated with the last Gagetown High School class in 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1957. Leonard was a lifelong farmer; first with his father and then continuing with his brothers. He was the happiest while driving a tractor and working up the land, which is something Leonard did until just three days before this Thanksgiving. He was a member of Our Lady Consolata Parish, Gagetown and Cass City.

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Richard Gorney

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Funeral Mass for Dick will be Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:30 am, at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Dick will be on Sunday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Monday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. Memorials may be given to the Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

Dick is survived by his wife Barbra, children: Michael (Annette) Gorney of St. Charles, IL, Lucinda Brown of Toledo, OH, Gary Gorney of Aurora, IL., 8 grandchildren, Jessica (Robert) Rivera of St. Charles, IL, Mark (Lisa) Gorney of Elburn, IL, Amanda Rapponotti of Killeen, TX, Crystal Tetik of Colorado Springs, CO, Matthew Tetik of Boise, ID, Olivia, Cecilia and Joseph Brown of Toledo, OH, 7 great grandchildren: Jacob and Evan Rivera, Kaitlyn and Azreal Rapponotti, and Gavin, Layla and Lucy Gorney. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Gorney, and sister Linda Gorney, and his parents Joe and Josephine Gorney.

Biography

Richard G. Gorney, age 85 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1938 in Harbor Beach to the late Joseph and Josephine (Kranz) Gorney. He and Barbra Miller were united in marriage on June 10, 1961 in Parisville. Dick graduated from Our Lady of Lake Huron School in 1956. He was a retired employee of the Harbor Beach Post Office, retiring in 1995. Dick was an avid sports fan, and religiously followed the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boston Red Sox. Dick played in a semi-pro baseball league in Canada for the Listowel Legionaries and Hensell, Ontario. Later, he played in the Huron County Baseball League for Harbor Beach, Ubly and Port Austin. In 1957, he had the opportunity to play with the Port Huron All Stars in a game at Briggs Stadium (Later Tiger Stadium). He began a coaching career in the fall of 1957 as a Junior High Basketball Coach at OLLH Catholic School in Harbor Beach. Then he became involved with student sports in baseball, softball basketball, and Football (OLLH Only) in Port Hope and Harbor Beach plus he was a referee and umpire for 25 years. Some highlights of his coaching career include: 5 Championship Lions Little League teams, OLLH Baseball team tied for high school championship in 1963, the Port Hope Girls won the District Basketball championship in 1994, and in 2008 the Harbor Beach High School Softball team won the Districts, for the first time in the school's softball history by defeating Ubly 8-0. Dick also coached Country Schools Basketball, and summer softball, before retiring from coaching in 2015, making it 57 years devoted to student sports. Dick was presented with a Coaching Award during the last home league basketball game for the OLLH Trojans, on February 21, 1970. In 2010, Dick was presented with the Paul Harris Award from the Rotary Club of Harbor Beach, for his years of devotion to student sports. Dick was a collector of stamps. In the spring of 1965, he expanded that hobby into a business venture with his wife, Barbra, titled B & R Stamps. The first show attended was in Saginaw, but expanded into many other shows in the Detroit, Cleveland, Toledo, and Minneapolis areas, attending about 20 shows per year. The inventory included stamps from around the world plus new issues and topical stamps like marine life, sports, art, notable people honored on stamps, lunar new year among others. He was also a dealer in stamp supplies including lindner albums. He sold the business in 2004.

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Marjorie Montgomery

Funeral Information

Funeral mass for Marjorie will be Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Marjorie will be on Thursday, from 5-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by a son Kevin (Meredith) Montgomery; two grandchildren Madeline and Sloane Montgomery; three brothers, Frank (Audrey) Zinger, Michael (Yoli) Zinger, and Anthony (Denise) Zinger; a nephew Jeffery (Dana) Zinger; and nieces Sarah (Scott) Hart, Nicole Roland, Rachel (Nick) Pleskonko, Amanda (Taylor) Burns, and Alicia Zinger. She was preceded in death by her brother Steven (Marcia) Zinger.

Biography

Marjorie Ann Montgomery, 77, of Harbor Beach passed away Monday, December 11th, 2023 at the Autumnwood of Deckerville nursing home. Born in Harbor Beach on May 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Zinger. Marjorie was a retired employee of the City of Harbor beach where she worked for 29 years, finishing her career as the city Treasurer in 2006. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Lake Huron High School and the Port Huron College of Business. She was a member of the Harbor Beach Women’s Club and involved with Our Lady of Lake Huron Church. She enjoyed family, travel, and reading.

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Martha Szymarek

Funeral Information

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Bad Axe, at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Jay Barsaleau and Pastor Dave Wilson officiating. Comments and final prayer will be given by Rev. Christina Jensen. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe from 2:00-7:00 PM and Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Per Martha’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Holden Funeral Home of Sparta, Missouri. Memorials may be offered to the family in c/o of Ron. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Martha is survived by her husband Ron; daughters Penny (Scott) Schmidt, Linda Szymarek; son Ernie Szymarek; grandchildren Tamara (Chris) Bailey, Isaac Schmidt, Amelia Schmidt; sisters Ruth Kunde-Schmidt, Mary (Keith) Klepper, Arnetta (John) Stump, several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Julie (Raphael) Quinones, and Patti (Jerry) Burchard. She was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law Jerry Kunde, and Chris Schmidt.

Biography

Martha Szymarek 77 years old, of Kinde, passed away on December 10, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Rogersville, Missouri, with her family by her side, and her husband holding her hand. She was born on July 30, 1946, to the late Arnold and Marie (Macklam) Gerlach in Manistee Michigan. She married the love of her life, Ronald Szymarek, on January 26, 1966, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage together. Martha was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bad Axe, and retired after many years as the church secretary. She was very gifted in music, playing the piano, teaching herself to play string instruments, singing in ‘All For Hymn’ for 25 years and joining her voice in the Kinde Presbyterian Church choir. She and Ron were foster parents for over 14 years and she was proud to say she raised 75 kids, two of which they adopted and a child of their own. Martha enjoyed crocheting and sharing ornaments she created, loved to read, loved the beauty of flowers, with carnations as her favorite, and enjoyed learning the fun of line dancing. Martha’s quick wit and her sense of humor put a smile of the face of many people that she met. Martha loved spending time with her family and they will cherish their memories of her. She will be truly missed by those that knew her.

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Nancy Breznau

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Fircrest Christian Church of Hope, Saint Martin’s Fund, 1018 Columbia Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466. A memorial service will be 11:00am Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Mayfair Bible Church, 5339 Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI 48433. A luncheon will immediately follow the service. An interment service will be held at a later date. For those that are unable to physically attend, Mayfair Bible Church will livestream the service.

Family of the Deceased

She was predeceased by parents Stephanie and Julius Willmy, her beloved husband Jack, brothers Carl and Ed Willmy, and sister Ruth (Hickey). She is mourned by her sons: Charles “Chuck” and Diane “DeeDee” (Czarnecki) of Lapeer, James “Jim” and Nancy Irene (Burnham) of Oxford, and Pastor Dan and Denise Lynn (Adams) of Fircrest, Washington; grandchildren: Sarah (Alan) Henderson, Michael (Stephanie) Breznau, Stephen (Emily) Breznau, Grace (Luke) Rogers, Dr. Daniel (Dr. Candace) Breznau, Nathan Breznau, Faith Breznau, Daniel Breznau and Maria Breznau; great-grandchildren: Hudson, Everlynn, Carson, Jackson, Christian, Isabella, Audrey, Adeline, Aurora and Elijah. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Biography

Nancy Ann Breznau, 92, of Lapeer, formerly of Caseville, went to be with our Lord on December 8, 2023. She died peacefully in her sleep early in the morning at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. Nancy was born in Weehawken, NJ, the youngest of four children. She was a happy, friendly person, always with a smile on her face, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married John “Jack” Charles Breznau on September 8, 1951(married 67 years), and worked as a secretary at several locations, including the University of Detroit High School in Detroit, before establishing a retail business with her husband Jack. Starting as “The Village Shoppe,” it eventually became the “Seagull Mall” in Caseville and “Nancy’s” in Pigeon, MI. A highlight of their life was when Nancy (age 70) and Jack (age 74) became ordained local Episcopal priests on December 29, 2001.

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Kathleen Donahue

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A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church (Annunciation of the Lord Parish) in Port Austin, with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde from 2:00-8:00 PM, and also from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church on Wednesday. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Gage Chapel. Memorials in Kathleen’s memory may be offered to Huron County Safe Place, Bad Axe, MI. huroncountysafeplace.com or Alzheimer’s Association, act.alz.org Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

One of Kathy’s greatest joys in life was her family, including her parents and her eight siblings; Donald (Margaret) Donahue, Naperville, IL, Michael (Jennifer) Donahue, Traverse City, MI, Thomas Donahue (Mark Rettman), Patterson, NY, Dennis Donahue, Whitehall, MI, Mary (Jake) Glazier, Traverse City, MI, James (Elena) Donahue, Rochester, MI, Teresa (Jon) Mayes, Okemos, Mi, Gregory (Danielle) Donahue, Traverse City, MI; twenty-eight nieces and nephews, William, Emily, Megan, Matthew, Brendan, Katie, Connor, Ashley, Michael, Allison, Marion, Donald, Kylie, Laura, Erin, Elaine, Edwin, Haley, Ellen, Charles, Olivia, Casey, Joseph, Thomas, Cecilia, Maximillian, John, Augustin; and also blessed with several great nieces and nephews. Kathy will be sorely missed by so many people who considered her a dear friend. Even if you only had one encounter with Kathleen in your lifetime, you would have considered yourself hugged.

Biography

Kathleen Ann Donahue, 59 years old of Port Austin, passed away on December 7, 2023 at Country Gardens in Pigeon. She peacefully took her last breath with her family by her side. She was born to the late Donald J. and Grace L. (Weber) Donahue on April 14, 1964. Kathleen was a well-known community member of Port Austin, a talented artisan and owner of Used-to-Bees Upholstery. She showed her work extensively throughout the county and became known for her custom memory pillows. Kathy was a fixture at the local Farmers Market and helped to make it the success it is today.

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Ann Drews

Funeral Information

Ann’s family would like to thank the staff of Compassus Hospice for their outstanding care and support during her final weeks. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. The family will receive guests for visitation on Saturday from 1 pm until the service time at 3 pm. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Ann is survived by her brothers, Ernest (Lisa) Tice and Mark (June) Tice: her sister, Liz Friedland (special friend Pat Kelly), all of Kinde. Her nephews, Ernie “E.J” (Stephanie) Tice, Shawn Tice (Morgan) Scott Toner and Justin Kaiser. Nieces, Brook (Dave) Caron, Courtney (Josh) Logan, Melanie Tice, Heather Armstrong (Kielan), Tami (Chris) Wahl and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Biography

Ann Marie (Tice) Drews. Age 53 of Caseville and Kinde, passed away peacefully at the home of her brother December 7, 2023, surrounded by family, after an eight year battle with cancer. Ann was born on November 17, 1970 to the late Calvin and Marylou Tice. She married Edward (Ed) Drews on July 2, 1999 in Bad Axe. They had two daughters together, Ashlyn (Drews) Peterson and Abbigal (Abbi). Ed preceded her in death on January 13, 2005. Ann was a production worker for Gemini Corporation for 28 years and made many longtime friends there. She always looked forward to meeting up with her “Dining Diva’s” crew for lunches. At home, her longtime furry companion, Ruby, was always at her side.

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Robert Bugenski

Funeral Information

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11am. Visitation will be Monday December 11, 2023 10:00am until time of service. Burial to follow at St Michael’s Cemetery of Port Austin. Memorials may be offered in Robert’s name to: American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023

Family of the Deceased

Robert is survived by his brothers; Gerald Bugenski of Rochester Hills, Richard Bugenski of Port Austin, Willard(Marlene) Bugenski of Mayville, Kenneth(Marjorie) Bugenski of Port Austin. And many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-laws Edward Leavine, Stanley Heleski. Sisters; Geraldine Leavine, Dorothy Heleski; Sister-in-law Patricia Bugenski.

Biography

Robert Charles Bugenski of Dwight Township passed away December 5, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. Robert was born December 31, 1941 son of late Ignatius and Agnes (Horetski) Bugenski. Robert was a lifelong member of St. Michaels’s Catholic Church of Port Austin. Robert retired from Tower Automotive after 43 years of excellent service. Robert loved all aspect of crop farming and was proud in sharing that love with his nephews, who have taken over the farm. He enjoyed riding on his John Deer gator with his lifelong companions, his brother Richard and his dog Jack; the three were never far apart.

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Arlene Zelz

Funeral Information

Funeral Services are Arlene will be Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Arlene will be Thursday, from 5-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her family and friends.

Biography

Arlene E. Zelz, age 79 of Port Hope, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. She was born on February 13, 1944 to the late Harold and Florence Zelz. Arlene was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope.

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MaryLou Kelterborn

Funeral Information

Private funeral services will take place at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with burial in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Caseville Community Christmas Fund.

Family of the Deceased

MaryLou is survived by her children Pam Edwards of Sylvan Lake, Mark of Caseville, Linda of Royal Oak and Clay (Valerie) of Caseville; grandchildren Ryan (Kristina) and Robert (Elizabeth) Lefief; great-grandchildren Xavier, Liam, Miley, and Faith; sister Margaret (Daniel) Schillinger and brother Keith (Stella) Kreh; sister-in-law Martha Kreh. She was preceded in death by her brothers Van and Leonard Kreh.

Biography

MaryLou Kelterborn, 89, of Caseville, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. MaryLou was born January 6, 1934 to the late Elmer and Beatrice (Forman) Kreh. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1953. She married Alfred Kelterborn on June 30, 1956 at Salem Evangelical Church in Pigeon; he preceded her in death on December 15, 2009. Before having her family she worked for Pigeon State Bank. She raised her family on the family farm and was a farm wife. She was a member of Pinnebog United Methodist and formerly Caseville Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafting, gardening and baking.

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Gary Blackstock

Funeral Information

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 4 – 8 pm or Friday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to St. Jude’s or University of Michigan Cancer Center in Ann Arbor. If you wish to offer your condolences to the Blackstock family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Peanuts will be so very missed by his wife of 50 years, Jackie, son Gary (Michelle) Jr. and daughter Michelle (D.J.) Whiteside, his four beautiful grandkids, Tyler Blackstock of Davison, Alexis Blackstock of Essexville, Myra Whiteside of Fishers, IN, and Elijah Whiteside of Haslett. Also, his siblings, Shirley Bland, Sue Babb, Linda Gucwa, Carol Farver, Jane Blackstock, Ed Blackstock, Jim Blackstock, Mark Blackstock and Gloria Shuff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Blackstock, brothers, Dale and Bill Blackstock and his sister, Mary Prill.

Biography

Gary Lee “Peanuts” Blackstock, Sr., age 69 of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor with his family by his side. He worked at Huron Castings, Tower and 26 years at Chrysler in Warren. Peanuts was an electrician by trade. He loved, loved, loved golfing with his buddies and did so every chance he got. Peanuts was a good guy that would help anyone if he could.

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Brian Clancy

Funeral Information

We invite you to celebrate his life with a Funeral Mass Saturday, at 11:00 am, December 9, 2023, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde. Visitation at the Knoblock Funeral Home on Friday from 3:00 until 8:00 pm and at the church from 10:00 until the time of Mass at 11:00. Burial in the church cemetery.

Family of the Deceased

He was proud of each of his children: Jason (Andrea) Clancy, Stacey (Frank) Sopher, and Dana McGrath. He found great joy in his grandchildren: Wyatt, Camden, Olivia, Justin, Jayden, Frankie, Cale and Sadie. Brian was one of nine children: Michael (Ruthann) Clancy, the late Dennis Clancy, the late Carl Pat (Marjorie) Clancy, the late Tim (Marlene) Clancy, Colleen (Jerry) Salemi, Kathy (Arnie) Ruth, Kelly (the late Ray) Burleson, and the late Marlene Klee. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, many neighbors and friends, and close friend Sharon. Our father lived a full and meaningful life and will be greatly missed.

Biography

Our father, Brian Daniel Clancy, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, at the age of 66, surrounded by his children. Brian was born July 13, 1957, in Bad Axe, MI to the late Cecil and Margaret (Brashaw) Clancy. He graduated in 1975, from North Huron High School. He was a selfless, hardworking man, retiring as a fuel truck driver, from Farmers Co-Op, in July 2022. Our dad enjoyed a good trip to the casino, a game of Euchre, and was always cracking a joke.

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