Name: Gerald Kenneth Smaglinski
Age: 72
Hometown: Indianapolis
Funeral Date: April 20, 2023
Date of Birth: July 08, 1950
Date of Passing: April 17, 2023
Funeral Home: Freeman Family Funeral Homes
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3455 Rapson Road, Bad Axe, Michigan 48413. Friends may gather one hour prior to the Mass. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bad Axe, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys Scouts of America, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131-4212. Online condolences may be shared with Gerald’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Gerald is survived by his daughters, Julie Sims and husband, Clyde, and Jill Laurin and husband, Josh, both of Shelbyville; sisters, Janet Kramer and husband, Marvin, and Sue Lange and husband, Jeff, both of Michigan, and Charlet Essenmacher and husband, Tom, of New Mexico; brothers, Marvin Smaglinski of Michigan, and Rich Smaglinski and wife, Stacy, of Ohio; grandchildren, Jacob, Conner, Patrick, Elijah, Nicholas, Caitlyn, Charlise and Jaxson; special friend, Connie Bowling of Fountaintown; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to Barbara, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Jeff Smaglinski.
Gerald Kenneth Smaglinski, 72, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home. He was born July 8, 1950, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, the son of Frank and Marion (Paionk) Smaglinski. On December 11, 1971, he married Barbara Joyce Casey, and she preceded him in death on November 7, 2012. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School in Michigan. Gerald formerly worked as a maintenance technician for Stanley Black and Decker, retiring with over 40 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Gerald was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan, and also enjoyed using his metal detector to search for treasures.
Name: Marlin D. Herford
Age: 77
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: April 21, 2023
Date of Birth: October 22, 1945
Date of Passing: April 15, 2023
Funeral Home: Champange Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, April 21st at Elkton Missionary Church with Rev. Reggie Courliss officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon. Memorials may be made to the Elkton Missionary Church or the Thumb Animal Shelter. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Marlin is survived by his wife Marilyn; children Matt (Meghann) of Gaylord, Monte (Kathleen) of Hudsonville, and Marla (John) Fox of Pigeon; grandchildren Marshall, Molly, Isaac, Audrey, Quentin, Victoria (Matthew) Jurek, and Christian Fox. He was preceded in death by his brother Leland.
Marlin D. Herford, 77, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at home under hospice care. Marlin was born October 22, 1945 in Bad Axe to the late Elton and Leona (Harding) Herford. In 1963 he graduated from Laker High School. He married Marilyn Mangum on March 23, 1968 in Bad Axe. Marlin was a passionate lifelong farmer until health complications forced him to retire early. He was a member of Elkton Missionary Church and Michigan Farm Bureau. He loved boating, waterskiing, and spending time on the water with friends and people he cherished. Marlin was mechanically inclined, he enjoyed old cars, tractors, and farm implements.
Name: Charlotte M. Jaworski
Age: 81
Hometown: Pinnebog
Funeral Date: April 19, 2023
Date of Birth: April 13, 2023
Date of Passing: April 15, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be 11:00am Wednesday, April 19th at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon with Fr. George Amos presiding. Burial will be in St. Felix Catholic Cemetery, Pinnebog. Visitation will be 2-7pm Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. The family would like to thank the caregivers who took care of Charlotte during her time of declining health. Memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 34 years Frank; children Joseph (Cathleen) Stinson of Pinnebog and Rodney Stinson of Pinnebog; grandson William (Stacy) Stinson of Charlotte; great-granddaughters Lorane K. Stinson and Lila James Stinson; step-daughters Brenda Maloney of Wakefield and Nancy Wilding of Black River; step-grandchildren Rita (Remus) Troop, Joanie Maloney, Patrick Maloney, Tricia Maloney, Daniel Maloney, Anne (Chris) Ostrander, Joseph, LaFave, and Charles LaFave; step-great-grandchildren Noah, Graydon, Nora, Colin, Kenzie and Ayden; siblings Thomas (Judy) Creguer of Filion, Carolyn Krohn of Elkton, Terry (Carl) Duda of Filion, Christine Titsworth of Clare, Noreen Helwig of Pigeon, Lee Creguer of Elkton, Dan (Kathy) Creguer of Cass City, Eric Creguer of Kinde, Hollie Walsh of Ubly, and Kelly (Dale) Ricker of Filion; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband William Stinson, and sister Joy Cranston.
Charlotte M. Jaworski, 81, of Pinnebog, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at home under hospice care. Charlotte was born April 13, 1942 in Bad Axe to the late Elwood and Avalon (Quinn) Creguer. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1960. She worked at Kritzman Department Store in Bad Axe. She was a member of St. Felix Catholic Church and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Her life revolved around her family, especially time spent with her sisters. She enjoyed gardening, camping and Polka music.
Name: Charles Michael Arnott
Age: 67
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 18, 2023
Date of Birth: January 13, 1956
Date of Passing: April 13, 2023
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Visitation for Charlie will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home Mac Chapel from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, with a Memorial service following at 1:00 PM at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund c/o LuAnn Blackstock. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Charlie is survived by his mother Nancy Gainor of Bad Axe; daughter Sarah Arnott of Bay City; siblings LuAnn (Ed) Blackstock, Bryan (Gwen) Arnott of Tennessee; sister in law Betty Arnott; Doug (Bonnie) Gainor, Wayne (Debi) Gainor, Pat (David) Stokan, Tina (Dutch) Seley and Craig Gainor; grandson Jaxx, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Robert Jr., niece Vicki Arnott, sister Jerri Lyn Gainor; step father Gene Gainor, and step sister Jane Western.
Charles Michael Arnott, 67 years old of Bad Axe, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2023. He was born to Robert Arnott Sr. and Nancy (Schmidt) Gainor on January 13, 1956. Charlie lived his whole life in Bad Axe. Charlie was a devoted employee of Willie Farms in Bad Axe for over 40 years, and was an all around work hand. He considered himself a member of the McCrea family. He enjoyed hunting, muscle cars and talking with his neighbors.
Name: Fanny R Nieschulz
Age: 87
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: April 17, 2023
Date of Birth: September 25, 1935
Date of Passing: April 12, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, April 17th at the Elkton United Methodist Church with Rev. Won Kim officiating. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Ubly. Visitation will be Noon to 5:00pm Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Fanny is survived by children Nola (Tim) Powell of Ohio, Michelle (John) Shields of New Zealand, Andrea (Ron) Kirkpatrick of Kinde, Robert (Barb) Babiszewski of Ubly, Ramona (Doug) Wallace of Burton and Kendra (Chris) Matthews of Clarkston; grandchildren Nicole, Lindsey, Kenneth, Julianne, Casey, Brooke, Colin, Josh, Corey, Alicia, Amanda, Jared, Spencer, Grant, Jackson and Claire; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Leona (Wallace) Warner of Elkton and sister-in-law Nila Soule. She was preceded in death by her husbands Mike Babiszewski and Lyle Nieschulz, children Thomas Babiszewski, Richard Babiszewski and Rebecca Wiederhold, and her brother Robert Soule.
Fanny R. Nieschulz, 87, of Elkton, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Fanny was born September 25, 1935 in Tyre to the late Guy and Molly (Haggert) Soule. In 1953 she graduated from Ubly High School. She moved to Elkton in 1967 and raised her family there. She retired from Huron County Medical Care Facility after 25 years as a CNA. Since 1982 she was involved with Alcoholics Anonymous and a friend of Bill W. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening, spending time with her cousins and teaching her grandchildren the proper way to play board games.
Name: Margaret A. Ney
Age: 93
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 14, 2023
Date of Birth: December 01, 1929
Date of Passing: April 11, 2023
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 AM on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe, with Fr. T.J. Fleming officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to St. Hubert Parish Food Pantry and the Bad Axe District Library. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com The family would like to thank Country Gardens Assisted Living, Scheurer Hospital and A&D Home Health Care & Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Anne Carder; sons David (Tracy) Ney and Patrick Ney, all of Bad Axe; daughter-in-law Linda Fini of Caro; 8 grandchildren; Todd Carder, Sara (Mike) McCrea, Kati (Jahn) Fennesy, Peter (Paula) Ney, Alyssa Smith, Lauren (Eric) Teasdale, Louis Ney, and James (fiancée Molly) Ney; and 11 great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, parents; 2 sons Michael and Paul Ney; brother Frank Walsh; three sisters Marie Carson, Virginia Schmalz and Ella Mae Roe.
Margaret A. Ney, 93 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on April 11, 2023 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon under hospice care. Margaret was born December 1, 1929 in Harbor Beach to Edward and Teresa Walsh. She graduated from Our Lady of Lake Huron High School in the class of 1947. Margaret worked in the Huron Milling Company office for 3 years, before spending 2 ½ years in the United States Marine Corps. Margaret married Peter Ney on April 25, 1953 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. They were married for 66 years before his death on August 4, 2019. Together they owned and operated Pete’s Bar in Bad Axe for 21 years after which they owned and operated Pete’s Sporting Goods in Bad Axe for 10 years. Margaret and Peter spent many winters in Lakeland, Florida, where they enjoyed Detroit Tigers spring training games for 35 years. Margaret was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe.
Name: Mabel Marlene Murdock
Age: 85
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 13, 2023
Date of Birth: October 30, 1937
Date of Passing: April 10, 2023
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Visitation will be held on Thursday April13, 2023 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home Mac Chapel in Bad Axe from 1:00 until 3:30 PM. A Prayer service will follow at 3:30 with Rev. Bill O’Nan officiating. Burial will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Huron Medical Care Facility. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Marlene is survived by one sister, Mary Lou Wichert. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Wilma Williams, Laura Haley and brothers Harvey and William Murdock. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Huron County Medical Care Facility for their years of excellent care.
Mabel “Marlene” Murdock, 85 years old of Bad Axe, passed away April 10, 2023 at Huron Medical Care Facility. Marlene was born in Bad Axe on October 30, 1937 to the late George and Mabel Murdock. She suffered from cerebral palsy her whole life, but that didn’t stop her from expressing her enthusiasm of life.
Name: Valerie Ann Thuemmel
Age: 58
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: April 14, 2023
Date of Birth: November 17, 1964
Date of Passing: April 10, 2023
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Services were held Friday April 14, 2023 at 11am at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Burial was in the Port Austin Township Cemetery. There was a visitation on Thursday from 3pm until 9pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and from 10am until the time of service at the Church.
Valerie is survived by her mother, Martha Thuemmel; her brothers, Mark Thuemmel and his wife, Vickie, Troy Thuemmel and his wife, Laurie, and Christopher Thuemmel and his wife, Christine; Nieces and Nephews, Zachary Thuemmel, Stephanie Thuemmel, Joyce Thuemmel, Connor Thuemmel, Logan Thuemmel, and Matthew Thuemmel. Valerie was preceded in death by her father, Robert Thuemmel.
Valerie Ann Thuemmel, 58, of Port Austin died Tuesday, April 10, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. She was born November 17, 1964 to Robert and Martha Thuemmel. Valerie attended and graduated from The Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint, Michigan.
Name: Anthony J Cilc Jr.
Age: 63
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: April 08, 1960
Date of Passing: April 08, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
There will be no services. Interment will be in Caseville Twp Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Anthony is survived by his son Jason (Cyll) of Florida; mother Geraldine of Caseville; and granddaughters Aubree and Cyra . He was preceded in death by his father Anthony Sr., sister Tina, and sons Ryan and Anthony III.
Anthony was born April 8, 1960 in Bad Axe to Geraldine (Fisette) and the late Anthony Cilc Sr. He attended Caseville Public School and worked at Tower Automotive and in heating and cooling. He enjoyed the outdoors, movies, telling jokes, and his dogs.
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Name: Albertus (Bert) Clay Beadle
Age: 97
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: April 12, 2023
Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, April 12th at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne with Rev. Steve Neuman officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Bert is survived by his children Jennifer (James) Stuby of Franklin, Tennessee, Jill (Thomas) Mellen of Holt, and Jonathan (Gayle) Beadle of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren Jamie Crosslin, John (Kelly) Mellen, Matthew Mellen, Alison (Ryan) DeClercq, Marissa, Laura and Nicolas Beadle; 6 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Gloria Beadle of Caseville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey, and all of his siblings.
Bert was born June 6, 1925 in Caseville to the late Darling and Frances (Nicklas) Beadle. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1943. He served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Bert married Lorraine Fluegge October 14, 1950 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne; she preceded him in death on September 27, 2005. He was the owner of Bert Beadle and Sons Excavating, retiring in 2003. He was an active member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Berne where he served in various church positions and was instrumental in the church’s renovation. He was active in the community, having served on Caseville Village Council and Village President, Caseville Fire Department (Chief), and Caseville American Legion (75-year member).
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Name: Gladys (Flo) Laverne Blackmer Walling
Age: 80
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
A celebration of life will be at a later date. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Elkton next to her husband. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Flo is survived by her children Kathy “Kate” Blackmer (Dave Pitcher) of Caseville, Linda Blackmer (Mark Atkin) of Gagetown, Ernie Blackmer of Caseville, Eddie Blackmer of Caseville, Meloday Chaboney of Carp Lake and Beth Blackmer Jozwiak of Port Huron; grandchildren Tanya Archambault, Doug (Dot) Armstrong, Chase Blackmer (Cameron), Eddie Blackmer (Dana Hartman), Aaron Blackmer, and Amanda Reyna (Amy). She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Walling, step children Joann Emerick, John Blackmer, Michael Blackmer, and Carolyn Rayl; and her brother and sister-in-law Sam and Theresa Brush.
“Flo” was born June 20, 1942 in Caro to the late Sam and Gladys (Wilkenson) Haight of Silverwood. Flo worked 30 years at the Riverside Bar in Caseville for Milt and Darlene Serviss and then for Ruthann Lapka and Carrie Sprague at Walt’s Restaurant in Caseville for several years before retiring due to health reasons. Flo enjoyed fishing, crocheting, knitting and spending time with her family and friends.
Name: Ada Leach
Age: 85
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: April 13, 2023
Date of Birth: February 16, 1956
Date of Passing: April 07, 2023
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Memorial contributions can be made to the United Protestant Church in Port Austin. Funeral Services will be held Thursday April 13, 2023 at 11am at the United Protestant Church in Port Austin. There will be a visitation on Thursday from 9am until the time of service at 11am at the Church. Burial will follow in the New River Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde.
She is survived by her son, Calvin Leach; Five grandchildren, Chelsy (Jason) Zelecki, Carly Smith (Franklin Carpenter), Logan Leach, Emily Leach, and Victoria Leach; and Three great grandchildren, Logan Joudas, Alaina Carpenter, and Harrison McKay Zalecki. She was preceded in death by her Daughter, Linda Leach and her Grandson, Mark Smith.
Ada Leach, 85, of Port Austin died Friday, April 7, 2023 under Hospice care at her home. She was born on September 20, 1937 in Harbor Beach, the daughter of the late Russell and Iva (Willard) McKay. She and Carl Leach were married on February 16, 1956. He preceded her in death in 2009. Ada enjoyed her Church friends and her dog, Gracie.
Name: Donna Mae Limberger
Age: 92
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: April 11, 2023
Date of Birth: September 25, 1930
Date of Passing: April 07, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Tuesday, April 11th at the Pigeon River Mennonite Church with Rev. David Maurer officiating. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00am and continue until the time of the service at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Pigeon River Mennonite Church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Donna is survived by her daughter JoAnn (John) Schaefer of Pigeon; grandson Matt (Jamie) Schaefer of Pigeon; great-grandchildren Josh and Brooke; and sister-in-law Madge Richmond. She was preceded in death by her sisters Margaret Schwalm and Barbara Richmond and brother James Richmond.
Donna was born September 25, 1930 in Caseville to the late Robert “Royal” and Eveline (Schember) Richmond. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1949. She married Ralph Limberger September 17, 1951 at Salem E.U.B. in Pigeon; he preceded her in death on March 20, 1996. She worked at the Pigeon A&P and retired from Orr’s Drugstore. She was proud to help on the family farm as a farm wife. She enjoyed baking, sewing, and traveling. Donna treasured her time spent with her great-grandchildren and quilting with her friends at Pigeon River Mennonite Church.
Name: Gregory John Craig
Age: 67
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 11, 2023
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial will be in Verona Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 2 – 7 pm or Tuesday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Greg is survived by his loving wife and life companion, Julie and his son Bradley, Bad Axe. He is also survived by his mother, Lorraine Craig, Bad Axe, and his siblings: Diane Bergey, Imlay City; Laurie Polega, Mattawan; Rodney “Joe” Craig, Caseville; Brian (Jeanne) Craig, Potterville; Barry Craig, Walled Lake; Donna (Thomas) Walsh, Sebewaing; Mark (Patti) Craig, Schoolcraft; Randall (Anne) Craig, Croswell; and Melissa Craig, Bad Axe; and special neighbor Mike Ridner. He is also survived by brother’s-in-law Randy Maurer, Bad Axe; Joe Brenner, Elkton; Lee Ferris, Caseville; and sister-in-law Sherry (Douglas) Roberts, Elkton; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Greg was preceeded in death by his father, John Junior Craig; brother’s-in-law Art Bergey, Dennis Polega, James Maurer, Donald Maurer, Rick Maurer and Bill Anderson; sister’s-in-law Della Anderson, Lila Maurer, Debra Maurer, Trudy Brenner, Connie Arntz, Linda Ferris and Mary Ann Maurer.
Gregory John Craig, 67, of Bad Axe passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home under hospice care. As was his wish, he was surrounded with family in these most familiar surroundings making his last request a peaceful and loving reality. Greg was born on December 28, 1955, in Bad Axe, Michigan, the second of ten children born to John Junior Craig and Lorraine Alberta Pettit Craig. Greg was a third-generation student at Adams School in Sigel Township and was a 1974 graduate of Bad Axe High School. Greg and Julie Maurer were united in marriage on June 26, 1981 in Bad Axe, had one child Bradley Paul Craig and they have lived in Bad Axe since. Greg was a tireless worker and was very innovative and creative particularly in fabricating parts in his home machine shop. His farm background led him to help not only his parents on their farm, but he was employed by neighboring farmers as well. He worked for many years at the former Active Industries (Tower) in Elkton, and during that time he also pursued and achieved machine repair machinist apprentice status. He subsequently worked at GM in Saginaw as a mechanical technician and gained the status of Journeyman Machine Repair Machinist. After leaving GM, he worked for Three Rivers at the current Corteva in Harbor Beach, from which he retired in 2020. Greg was so mechanically driven that he worked with his father to convert the original family John Deere A into an antique class pulling tractor. He competed locally and across the state, winning many trophies. He enjoyed pulling with his son Brad, and Julie meticulously kept track of the stats! Greg was a charter member of the Thumb Two-Cylinder Club and he participated in many local events, parading his tractors in our surrounding communities. Greg was our go-to in the Craig family as we lined up and discovered battery issues, difficulty turning the fly-wheel, getting us in an order that always had him pulling up the rear with the chain, just in case someone needed a tow. And he was an expert at getting all our tractors loaded and unloaded from the trucks in record time. Greg and Julie enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, attending family events and he was always scouring the junk aisles at old engine shows, looking for something to add to his shop and projects. At the end of the days of searching and bargaining, he would join the extended family at the campsite, telling stories, reliving the hunt and reminiscing into the wee hours. Conversation is a big deal in our family and his nephew recalls those nights as some of his best memories of Greg and family.
Name: Dennis Michael Gottschalk
Age: 71
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: April 11, 2023
Date of Birth: January 22, 1952
Date of Passing: April 05, 2023
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial for Dennis will be Tuesday April 11, 2023 at 11:00 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin with Fr. Craig Carolyn officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday 2:00-8:00 PM at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde, and from 10:00 AM until the time of service at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Memorials may be offered to the American Legion Post 499. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Dennis is survived by his daughters Penny (Keith) Ferreri, Sarah (Andy) Shelton; grandchildren Logan Ferreri, Gianna Ferreri, Parker Ferreri, Jack Ferreri, Steven Shelton, Eliza Shelton ; brothers Pat (Judy) Gottschalk, Bob (Pam) Gottschalk; sisters Carol (Lynn) Bess, Judy (Ray) Guthrie, Colleen (Dan) Talaski; brothers and sisters in-law John (Patti) Wiese, Matt (Kerry) Wiese, Jill (Hal ) Martin, Sue Wiese, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Julie, and his brother Danny Gottschalk.
Dennis Michael Gottschalk, 71 years old of Port Austin, passed away at home on Wednesday April 5, 2023 with his daughters by his side. Dennis was born on January 22, 1952 to the late Daniel and Alice (Lerash) Gottschalk. He married Julie Wiese on June 15, 1974. They were married for 47 years before she preceded him in death on April 16, 2022. Dennis was a devoted husband and friend to his wife Julie, as they loved to spend time together, and never leaving her side during her illness and final days. Dennis received his journeyman’s card from Bay City Central and worked at Tower Automotive for 45 years before retiring in 2017, as a machine repair machinest. He was an avid golfer, and was on the Bird Creek Men’s League on Monday evenings, and golfed with The Rusty Zippers on Wednesday mornings. He served on the North Huron school board for many years as President, and often he and Julie would spend time at the American Legion Post 499 visiting with friends. On summer afternoons, he and Julie could often be found in the swimming pool with their grandchildren. Dennis was fondly known for having the cleanest vehicles in town.
Name: Eduardo "Lalo" Razo
Age: 55
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: April 08, 2023
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Ed will take place on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 5 pm, at the Ramsey Funeral Home. Friends may gather at the funeral home from 1 pm until time of services at 5 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Ed is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tammy Razo, children: Edward and Samantha Razo, Jonathon and Tiffany Razo, Randall & Brittany Razo, Alexander and Cassidy Razo, Micaela Razo & David Beard, and Teresa Razo, grandchildren: Emmitt and Enzo, Isabella and Owen, Miles and Memphis, Ellie and Penelope and David, his mother Micaela Serrano, and 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Eduardo "Lalo" Razo, age 55 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 27, 1967 in Irapuato, Mexico to Rudolpho Razo & Micaela Serrano. Ed and Tammy Wisenbaugh were united in marriage on July 23, 1988. Ed worked in construction his whole life and was a perfectionist. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
Name: Fran R Schulte
Age: 88
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: April 11, 2023
Funeral mass for Francis will be on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11 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 Marquardt Cemetery. Visitation for Fran will be on Monday, from 3-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Tuesday, will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. An AmVets White Clover Service will take place Monday at 6:30 pm, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary, at 7pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Fran is survived by his daughters: Mary (Anthony) DiCicco of Lapeer, Judith (Jeffrey) Schmidt of Roseville, grandchildren: Anna, Rebecca, Joseph, Jonathon, great grandchildren: Emma, Ella, siblings: Agnes Freeman, Theresa Kautz, sister-in-law Judith Craig, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Francis Emil Schulte in 1964, daughter Janet Schulte, grandson Michael Downey, his brothers: Joe, George, Melvin, Anthony Schulte, and sisters: Catherine Carabin, Mildred Newell and Mary Gallagher.
Francis R. Schulte, age 88 of Port Hope, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Harbor Beach to the late Edward and Catherine (Kramer) Schulte. Fran and Nona LeBouf were united in marriage on August 20, 1960. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2018. Fran worked in Production at Tower Automotive for 29 years. He served in the US Air Force from 1956-1959. Fran was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, a life member of the AmVets Post 115 of Port Hope, the Knights of Columbus of Harbor Beach, the Port Hope Retirees, and the Grindstone, Port Hope Sportsmans Club. Over the years, Fran enjoyed playing Pool, Cards, was the coordinator for Bingo, a Lector in Church, enjoyed being with his family, and enjoyed canning, especially his Spaghetti Sauce
Name: Kathryn Em Kingsrud
Age: 79
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: April 12, 2023
A memorial service will be at 5:00pm Wednesday, April 12th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Visitation will begin at Noon and continue until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to Country Gardens Assisted Living.
Kathy is survived by her husband Jerry Adams; daughters Amy Trom and Heather Hoonhout; step-daughters Michelle (Ron) Bergman and Stacey (Randy) Cutler; granddaughters Kayla, Erin, Kate, Meaghan, and Maureen; great-grandchildren Carter, McKenna, and Sage; and sister Nancy Stannard. She was preceded in death by her brother David.
Kathryn Em Kingsrud, 79, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon. Kathy was born May 19, 1943 in Fargo, North Dakota to the late Ralph and Lillian (Hanson) Kingsrud. She graduated in 1961 from Fargo Central High School and received her Masters Degree from University of North Dakota. In 1968 she moved to Huron County to take a job as a speech pathologist. She retired from the Huron Intermediate School District in 2001. She was a former member of Scenic Golf Course where she was club champion. She enjoyed traveling by motorcycle, boating and her beloved pets.
Name: Ann E. Messing
Age: 86
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: April 05, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11 am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church of Sheridan Corners. Officiating will be Fr. Nate Harburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 3 – 7 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Wednesday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Northwood Meadows and Compassus for the wonderful care they provided to Ann. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Ann is survived by her children, Lorraine Langley of Bad Axe, Jim (Ann) Messing of Frankenmuth, Judy (Brian) Hartman of Wheaton, IL, Jeniffer (Chad) Timmons of Owendale. Grandchildren, Heather Langley, Amber and Dustin Langley, Jordan (fiancé Joe), Stephen and Seth Messing, Cameron, Evan and Jason Hartman, Meleah and Connor Timmons. Sisters, Jenny (Clarence) Seltz, Mary Kropp, Kathy Kubacki. Brothers, Stanley and Chester Pluciennik. In-laws, Marvin (Lorene) Messing, Norma (Virgil) Peruski, Carol Stewart, David Messing. Ann was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Harold Langley, great-granddaughter Olivia Langley, brothers-in-law, Willard Kropp, Ed Kubacki, Russell Bouchard, and Eugene Stewart. Sister-in-law, Delores Bouchard.
Ann E. Messing, age 86, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at Northwood Meadows in Cass City. Ann was born November 10, 1936 in Poland, daughter of the late Anthony and Apolonia Pluciennik. She married John Drelich on September 28, 1957. He preceded her in death in 1965. She married Lloyd Messing on November 19, 1966 at St Columbkille Catholic Church. They were married for 53 years. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2020. Ann was a lifelong member of St.Columbkille Catholic Church and was a Christian Mother for several years. Ann was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children. She helped on the family farm and enjoyed cooking, especially her famous pierogies and potato pancakes, as well as gardening and canning. She enjoyed spending time with family and traveling to other states to visit. Ann’s greatest joys were her grandchildren who brought her such happiness. She loved sharing her stories with them.
Name: Albert E. Prich
Age: 90
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: April 03, 2023
Date of Birth: January 15, 1933
Date of Passing: March 30, 2023
Funeral Home: Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, from 2-8pm. The funeral service will be Monday, April 3, 2023, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (Bach). Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Pastor Thom Garrison will be officiating. Burial will take place privately at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery Beautification Fund. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
They raised their family on a farm in Owendale. He also worked for Michigan Sugar Company for 49 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Bach, where he served in many capacities. He enjoyed making wood crafts and spending winter months in Yuma, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Prich. Albert is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children: Shirley (John) Williams, Brian (Shelly) Prich and Lynn Prich; grandchildren: Rebecca, Shawn and Levi.
Albert E. Prich, age 90, of Owendale, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Albert was born in Sebewaing on January 15, 1933, the son of the late George and Martha (Haag) Prich. He attended school in Bach through the 7th grade. He was united in marriage on December 15, 1951 to Marilyn (Neumann) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing and celebrated 71 years of marriage.
Name: Judy Wright
Age: 81
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: Not Available
Arrangements are being handled by Kaufman Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. Family will have a private celebration of Judy’s life at a later date. Condolences to Judy’s family may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Marvin Wright of Ubly, and five children, Steve (Tami) Wright of Ubly, Sue (Brock) Heck of Bad Axe, Sam Gobie (Doug) of Ubly, Scott (Kris) Wright of Ubly, Shawn (Betty) Wright of Ubly; twelve grandchildren, Terry (Katie) Wright of Ubly, Evie (Jonathan) Felton of North Carolina, Nolan (Bette) Pierson of Harbor Beach, Kendall (Katie) Peruski of Birch Run, Alex (Angie) Peruski of Saginaw, Stephanie Young (Tyler) of Chesterfield, Jonathan Wright of Bad Axe, McKenzie Young (Patrick) of Ubly, Nicholas Wright (Ellie) of Bad Axe, Hunter Heck of Sebewaing, Isabel Wright of Ubly, and Halle Wright of Ubly; eleven great-grandchildren, Lily & Aubrey Wright of Ubly, Joey Felton of North Carolina, Claire & Teddy Peruski of Birch Run, Blaine, Parker, & Ty Pierson of Harbor Beach, and Mya-Lee, Macie, & Zoey Pierson of Bad Axe; one sister, Sandy Clink of Forestville; one brother-in-law, Donald (Bonnetta) Wright of Ubly, several nieces and nephews, and her furry companions Maddie, Oreo, and Ginger. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Patricia, in-laws Forrest (Smokey) & Juanita Wright, infant sister Carol Sue, brother-in-law Carl Clink, and grandson Eldon Pierson. The family would like to give special thanks to granddaughter Bette Pierson and the entire staff of Huron County Medical Care Facility for taking such wonderful care of Judy.
Judy Wright, age 81, of Ubly, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1941 in Detroit, daughter of the late Thomas Heckert and Patricia Heckert Zienert. She married Marvin Wright on September 1, 1962. They celebrated their 60th anniversary this past September with a family cookout. Judy was a longtime Ubly resident. She enjoyed playing bridge, knitting, gardening, and playing cards and games with family.
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