Name: Dolores Klann
Age: 90
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 14, 2013
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, followed by a time for fellowship and refreshments. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Dolores is survived by grandchildren: Amy Braun and her husband Dallas of Harbor Beach, Jason Socia and his best Friend Mary Ellen Hyttinen, and Jason Socia and his wife Rebecca, 2 great grandchildren: Jordan Braun and Alexis Braun, son-in-law Bob Socia and daughter-in-law Lois Klann of Rogers City. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Klann, daughter Yvonne Socia and son Michael Klann.
DOLORES KLANN, age 90 of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1923 in Rogers City to the late Paul and Edna (Domke) Curtis. Dolores was a gracious and gentle lady who had a strong Christian Faith and love of family. She married Albert Klann in 1946 and resided in Sebewaing and Rogers City before moving to Harbor Beach. She attended Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Harbor Beach.
Name: Ann S. McLellan
Age: 94
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 10, 2013
Date of Birth: June 08, 1919
Date of Passing: December 07, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 10, at St. Frances Borgia Catholic Church, Pigeon with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bad Axe. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are three children, William (Dee) McLellan of Pigeon, Sharon Merriman of Minden, NB and Tricia (Tim) Tate of Pigeon; five grandchildren, Bill McLellan, Jr, Kelly (Jeff) Sturm, Casey McLellan, Allison (Joseph) Victoria and Justin Tate and seven great grandchildren, Peyton, Reese, Evan, Carson, Xander, Indika and Keo. Preceding her in death were her husband A. D. McLellan on January 19, 1983; her son, Joseph in 1955 and six siblings, John Pronek, Joseph Piorunek, Emily Filary, Frances Brandon, Mary Dreffs and Edna Pluto.
Ann S. McLellan age 94, of Pigeon, died early Saturday morning, December 7, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born June 8, 1919 in Chicago to the late Michael and Anna (Pawlus) Piorunek. They moved to Huron County when she was in her youth. She met her future husband, A. D. McLellan while living in Bad Axe. They married February 15, 1943 in Greenville, TX while he was in the Army and moved to Pigeon in June of 1956. Ann worked as a clerk at Eicher’s Cleaner, Pigeon for many years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Parish, Pigeon and enjoyed sewing clothes for herself and others, including doll clothes for the grandchildren. Ann also enjoyed making crafts and gardening. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Name: Marilyn Joyce Edwards
Age: 83
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 09, 2013
Date of Birth: February 15, 1930
Date of Passing: December 06, 2013
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Marilyn will be Monday, December 9, 2013 at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Hays Wiltshire officiating. Burial will follow in the White Rock Cemetery. Visitation for Marilyn will be 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 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her daughters Carrie Ellen Boyd and her husband Vance, and Dawn Celia Maltese and her husband Dominic, brother Patrick McCollough, 5 grandchildren:Patrick Boyd, Joel Boyd, Andrew Maltese, Christopher Maltese and Kathryn “Katie” Maltese, and 4 great grandchildren: Hunter, Logan and Gavin Maltese and Eve Boyd. She was preceded in death by her husband Keith, oldest daughter Carol Ann, and her brother Clarence J. McCollough.
MARILYN JOYCE EDWARDS, age 83 of Harbor Beach, passed away, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 06, 2013 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital,. She was born to the late Clarence Lindsay McCollough and Lucille (Hanna) McCollough on February 15, 1930 in her parents home in Dearborn. Marilyn was a resident of White Rock, south of Harbor Beach, and divided her time between Huron County and Wayne County. She and her family referred to Dearborn as “Down Home”, and Harbor Beach as “Up Home.” Marilyn lived life to the fullest. She loved politics, as she had a mother and brother in the State Legislature, and was active in many campaigns. She was a bookkeeper and office manager for various professional offices and retail stores. Marilyn was an active member of the White Rock one room School House Museum, and served as an elder for the First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, hunting, fishing, and decorating for Christmas. It can be said that she participated fully in the life of her communities, family and nation.
Name: Mary A. Klemmer
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 11, 2013
Date of Birth: May 30, 1923
Date of Passing: December 06, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 11, at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Rev. Jerry Sutton, pastor will officiate with burial in Colfax Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 9 PM Tuesday and at the church after 10 AM Wednesday. Memorials may be given to Courtney Manor Activity Fund and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are four children, Kenneth (Nancy) Klemmer of Verona, Mary (Charles) Gilbert, Wayne (Lila) Klemmer, and Deb (Rich) Sageman all of Bad Axe; 15 grandchildren,24 great grandchildren; brothers, George Yax of Caro, Jerry (Marion) Yax of Lake Twp., Larry (Pat) Yax of Taylor, Dick (Linda) Yax of Canton and Duane Yax of Romulus, and sisters, Annabel Stolicker of Caseville, Jean McGeachy of Dearborn Heights and Sandy (Ed) Klee of Lincoln Estates, IL; sister-in-law, Arlene Lee of Saginaw and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her son and his wife, Larry and Linda Klemmer and three sisters, Marguerite Herriman, Gladys Reilly and Lucy Ruth.
Mary A. Klemmer age 90, of Bad Axe, died Friday evening, December 6, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born May 30, 1923 in Lake Twp. at the home of her parents, the late James and Mary (Stirrett) Yax. On July 26, 1941, she was united in marriage to Earl E. Klemmer at the Methodist parsonage in Bad Axe. They made their home in Bad Axe where they raised five children. Mary attended the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church and was a former member of the Pigeon VFW Auxiliary. She loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She and Earl enjoyed camping, playing cards and dancing to country music, she also loved to play bingo. Earl preceded her in death July 31, 1984.
Name: Rosetta E. Perdue
Age: 85
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: December 07, 2013
Date of Birth: January 08, 1928
Date of Passing: December 04, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home-Gage Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Port Hope, MI. The Rev. Greg Eilers will officiate. Burial will take place in New River Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013 at MacAlpine – Gage Chapel in Kinde. Visitation Saturday at 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Rose is survived by 9 children, James Perdue of Kinde, Donald (Michelle) Perdue of Bach, Margaret Perdue of Hazel Park, Jennifer (Dan) Czarnik of New Baltimore, Susan Perdue of Port Hope, Mary (Craig) West of Lithoplis, OH, Ann (Brad) Buss of Bad Axe, Lora (Mike) Collier of Melvin and Melissa (Steve) Case of Shelby Twp; 14 grandchildren, Stephanie, Jackie, Amy, Christa, Carl, Donny, Tabatha, Meagan, Abby, Ashley, David, Eli, Matthew and Andrew; 8 great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Tyrese, Tristian, Makayla, Ava, Nolan, Christopher and Danielle; brothers, Erwin Schave of Port Hope and Oscar (Travadon) Schave of Port Hope; sisters, Olga Frazer and Virginia (Bill) Irwin of Port Huron; sister in-law, Helen Schultz of Port Hope She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Perdue; a son in-law, John Medozzi; brother, Adolph Schave and sisters, Inez Johnson, Louise McAuley and Ruby Tabaczynski; brothers in-law, Cecil, Jim and Edward Perdue; sisters in-law, Myrtle Schave,Helen Schave, Irene Forbing and Charlotte Sherman.
Rosetta E. Perdue, 85, resident of Kinde, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Meadow Lane, Bad Axe. She was born January 8, 1928 in Port Hope to the late Adolph and Alice (Sternberg) Schewe. Rosetta was united in marriage to Walter Perdue on June 14, 1952 in Ohio. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1999. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope where she was also baptized as a child. Rose like spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, canning and going for walks. She enjoyed board games (was very good at Scrabble) crossword puzzles and cards, reading her Bible and attending church. She especially enjoyed St. John’s Christmas Eve Service. She will be remembered for her laugh and kindness. Rose was a great cook, mother, grandmother and friend.
Name: Laura E Gentner
Age: 31
Hometown: Bad Axe, Mi
Funeral Date: December 04, 2013
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: November 30, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Chapel
Memorial services for Laura E. Gentner will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 7 pm in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home. Friends may call at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly Wednesday, December 4, 2013 3 pm until 7 pm service time. Memorials can be made to the Family.
Survived by: 1 son James Hall 4th of Bay City. Parents Gary & Kristine Gentner of Ubly. 1-sister Mrs Alayna (Joseph) Partake of Bay City. 1 grandmother Joyce Gentner of Port Sanilac
Laura E. Gentner age 31, of Bad Axe passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013.
Name: Evelyn C. Van De Voort
Age: 95
Hometown: Bay Port, MI
Funeral Date: December 04, 2013
Date of Birth: January 19, 1918
Date of Passing: November 29, 2013
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation is Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2-8pm. The funeral service is Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at New Bay Port Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given the Thumb Animal Shelter or the charity of your choice. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Evelyn is survived by her children: Dale Vandevoort of Lakeland, FL, Terry (Donna) Vandevoort of Pigeon, Pat (fiancé Doris Dauer) Vandevoort of Fairgrove and Sally (James) Fisher of Saginaw; sister, Jesse Schweitzer; grandchildren: Michael Malcomb, Valerie (Jason) Yatch, Brian Vandevoort, Diana Vandevoort and Teri Leigh Napieralski; great grandchildren: Tori, Bell, Alec, Kendal, Ava and Alexis; and many nieces and nephews. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; son, Keith “Pete” Van De Voort; brothers: Kenneth, William, Howard and LaMont Diefenbach; and sister, Vernita Kuhl.
Evelyn C. Vandevoort, age 95, of Bay Port, passed away Friday morning, November 29, 2013, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Evelyn was born January 19, 1918, in Pigeon, the daughter of the late Edward and Pearl (Notter) Diefenbach. She was a graduate of Pigeon High School. She loved attending auction sales and is a past member of the Pigeon Historical Society. She has won many awards for her recipes and short stories.
Name: Lewis I. Brown
Age: 87
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Lewis is survived by his wife Erma Brown of Harbor Beach, and children: Russ Brown of Alger, Mike Brown and his wife Cheryl of Fort Gratiot, Peggy Marks and her husband Dallas of Harbor Beach, and Terri Booms and her husband Lane of Wayland, 7 grandchildren: David & Nicole Marks, Kyle and Kelly Brown, Patrick Brown, Justin & Val Brown, Heather Brown, Zachary & Alice Booms, and Andy & Jenna Booms, 1 great grandchild Bethany Brown, sister: Anna Jean Konieczka of Davison, and many nieces and nephews. Lewis was preceded in death by a brother Al Brown and sister Leila Rowden.
LEWIS I. BROWN, age 87 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, at his home under hospice care. He was born on May 19, 1926 to the late Warren and Erma (Lewis) Brown. He and Emma Sheffield were united in marriage on August 22, 1950 in Columbiaville. Lewis served in the US Army during World War II. Lewis was a retired butcher from Merrifield Market and Foodtown in Harbor Beach, and also worked at Maurer Meat Packing, after his retirement. He was a former baseball coach in Harbor Beach and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt and go camping. Lewis was a member of the American Legion Post 197 of Harbor Beach. Lewis would like to thank Cheryl Rice for her compassion and care during his treatments.
Name: Jaynne Ignash
Age: 59
Hometown: Bad Axe Mi
Funeral Date: December 04, 2013
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 7 pm, at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Interment will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 pm. until the service time at 7 pm.
Survived by: Husband-Lamont Ignash Sr. of Kinde 1 Son-Lamont Ignash Jr. & his fiancé Andrea Owens of Caseville. 1-sister Margaret Ann (Peggy Freeman of Easton, PA 2 brothers-James (Linda) Stahl of Reddick, FL. Thomas (Susanne) Stahl of Bad Axe. 1 sister-in-law Linda Stahl of Elkton, Maryland. 2 grandsons-Joshua Ignash and Carson Ignash. Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: 1 brother- Richard Stahl
Jaynne Ignash, age 59, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on April 10, 1954 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Richard H. and Carol (Filion) Stahl. Jaynne was a nurse at Huron Medical in Bad Axe. She was a loving mother and enjoyed caring for others.
Name: Viola Elizabeth Ignash
Age: 104
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: November 30, 2013
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Kinde with Fr. Craig Carolan presiding. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Edward Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday, November 29 from 2:00-8:00pm with a Vigil Service at 7:00pm, Rosary by Daughters of Isabella at 4:43 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30am at the MacAlpine-Gage Kinde. Memorials may be offered to the St . Edward Catechesis Center. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Viola is survived by two sisters, Virginia Kowalski who resides at Meadow Lane in Bad Axe and Gertrude Thayer who resides on the family farm, many nieces and nephews. Those who know her as “dear friend” are too many to mention, Steve and Janis Harmon, Arvella Majeski, and Sr. Judy O’Brien are among those considering themselves especially blessed through her friendship. Viola was preceeded in death by a sister, Frances Heiffron and four brothers, Florian , Stanley, Walter, and Alex Szeszycki (Fisher).
Viola was born on June 26, 1909 in Grindstone City to the late Anthony and Mary (Horetski) Szeszycki Fisher), and later moved to the family farm on Crockard Road in Port Austin. Viola was united in marriage to Wallace Ignash on February 3, 1934 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Port Austin. They resided in Kinde where they ran an excavating business together until Wallace’s death on April 5, 1970. Viola continued to live in their home until recent surgery took her to Courtney Manor. Viola’s membership in the St. Edward Church is an enduring legacy of generous devotion. She served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, opened the church doors well in advance of any gathering, assisted in funeral preparations (especially in peeling potatoes); folded bulletins; prepared endless materials for faith formation classes; single-handed, painted the church basement; planted and weeded summer flower beds; prepared Spartan labels for redemption; morning, noon, or night Viola was literally available for anything that “needed to be done”! Viola was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella, and the Kinde Senior Citizens. She cared for every flower, tree and shrub in her yard as well as feeding the birds, and welcoming additional cats to her “two”. In the summer she could be seen watering the flowerpots lining Main Street in town.
Name: Louise Jean Perry
Age: 74
Hometown: Sandusky, Mi
Funeral Date: December 03, 2013
Date of Birth: October 11, 1939
Date of Passing: November 27, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at MacAlpine Funeral Home, 302 N. Hanselman St. Bad Axe, MI. Burial will be at Colfax Township Cemetery, Bad Axe. Visitation will be from 2:00 TO 8:00 P.M. on Monday at MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to The Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by son, Steven Innes of Texas; two daughters, Kathryn (Randy) Young of Oregon and Anita (Steven) Eisinger of Snover; five brothers, Paul (Helen) Perry of Marlette, Arthur Perry of California, Ron (Sharon) Perry of Kansas, Keith Perry of Wisconsin, and Daniel Perry of Imlay City; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Louise Jean Perry, age 74, resident of Sandusky , MI , passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Marlette Regional Hospital while under Hospice care. She was born October 11, 1939 in Marlette, MI to the late Harvey and Vivian (Jaques) Perry. Louise attended the Deckerville Bible Church.
Name: James Harris Kordonis
Age: 50
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 06, 2013
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Memorial service will be Friday, December 6, 2013 at 1pm in the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Gathering of friends will begin at 12 noon. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach.
He is survived by his daughter Deanna Kordonis of Florida, and son Michael Kordonis of Detroit, 2 grandchildren: Laila and Connor, mother Rita Arntz of Richmond, good friend Gary Kozfkay of California, siblings: Leanne Arntz of Elkton, Dave Arntz of Harbor Beach, and Christie Karl and her husband Joe of Pigeon, step brothers and sisters: Jim Arntz of Harbor Beach, Gloria Villa of Pontiac, and Monica Hird of Iowa. James was preceded in death by his father Reuben Arntz.
James H. Kordonis, age 50 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 in Bad Axe. James was born on June 21, 1963 in Bronx, New York, to Rita (Maschmann) Arntz, and the late Harris Kordonis. He worked as a machinist for Huron Castings. James enjoyed fishing and being with friends and family.
Name: Virgil Palach
Age: 66
Hometown: Filion, MI
Funeral Date: November 27, 2013
Date of Birth: June 16, 1947
Date of Passing: November 25, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial is being planned for 11 am Wednesday, November 27. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 pm and at St. Mary Church in Parisville on Wednesday from 9:00-11:00 am. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Virgil’s family.
He is survived by one brother, Clements and his wife, Bertha, of Harris, MI; three sisters, Genevieve Kondziolka and her husband, Stanley of Port Austin, Christine Jaworski and her husband, Edwin of Filion, Josephine Kleiner and her husband, Jerry of Warren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence; one half brother, Julius Laba; nephew, Richard Jaworski.
Virgil Palach, 66 of Filion, formerly of Parisville, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at the Langley AFC Home in Filion. Virgil was born in Bad Axe on June 16, 1947 to the late Xavier and Agnes (Laba) Palach. Virgil was a lifelong parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He farmed with his family all of his life.
Name: Dale Duane Otto
Age: 80
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 27, 2013
Date of Birth: January 17, 1933
Date of Passing: November 24, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe,MI with Rev. Kenneth Lueke officiating. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe, MI and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Dale is survived by his wife, Rita; his children, Michael D. (Mary K) Otto of Pigeon; Cynthia Zech of Kirkland, WA, Renee (Tim) Otto Kilkelly of Arcadia, FL and Cathy L. Matthews of West Bloomfield, MI; three step children, Tiffiny Kokotovich of Bad Axe, Nicole Szyndler of Las Vegas and Nathan Wilber of Ypsilanti, MI; his children's mother, Marylyn Otto of Bonita Springs, FL; fourteen grandchildren; sister-in-law Jessie Otto; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence and Donald Otto and a sister, Arlene Mohr; one grandson, Jeremiah Otto and one step-son in-law, Keith Kokotovich, Sr;
Dale Duane Otto, age 80, resident of Bad Axe,MI passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. He was born January 17, 1933 in Pigeon, MI to the late John and Lora (Gremel) Otto . Dale was united in marriage to Rita Dubs on October 23, 1987. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Berne, MI and graduated from Pigeon High School, Class of 1951. Dale served in the U. S. Coast Guard from 1952 to 1955. After being discharged, he attended Central University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. Dale taught school in Almont and Sand Creek before coming to the Bad Axe School District in 1965. He left teaching in 1972 and became an agent for State Farm Insurance until his retirement in 1995. Dale was a very active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Verona Hills Golf Club, enjoyed woodworking and oil painting before his stroke in 2005. Dale was past president of the Bad Axe Lions Club.
Name: Betty J Appleton
Age: 58
Hometown: Bad Axe, formerly of Deckerville
Funeral Date: November 30, 2013
Date of Birth: November 17, 1955
Date of Passing: November 23, 2013
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe.
Surviving are her 2 sisters Mary Stephenson of Bad Axe, Violet Morrison of Bad Axe; 3 brothers James Stephenson of Bad Axe, Gerald (Rosemary) Stephenson of Flat Rock, IN, Geroge (Betty) Stephenson of Elkton. Several nieces and nephews. She is preceded by her husband Clifford Appleton.
Betty J. Appleton, age, 58, of Bad Axe, formerly of Deckerville, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at McLaren Bay Hospital in Bay City following and extended illness. She was born on November 17, 1955 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Gerald and Doris (Edwards) Stephenson. Betty enjoy cooking, gardening ,and spending time with her family.
Name: Joan M. Lawson
Age: 81
Hometown: Souletown in Chandler Township
Funeral Date: November 27, 2013
Date of Birth: September 06, 1932
Date of Passing: November 23, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 27 at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton with burial in Chandler Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 PM Tuesday and after 10 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcElkton.com.
Surviving are her son, William (Mary) Lawson of Elkton; two daughters, Judy Spencer of Mt Vernon, KY, and Andrea Lawson of Brocklet, GA; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and son-in-law, Forest Cardwell of Frankfort, KY. She was the last of seven children, preceding her were two brothers, Arthur “Bud”, and Ward Soper and four sisters, Eleanor Smith, Eulah Keillor, Joyce Merrick and Irene Santhany and her daughter, Vicky Cardwell.
Joan M. Lawson age 81, of Souletown in Chandler Twp. died peacefully Sunday evening, November 24, while under hospice care with her family by her side.. She was born September 6, 1932 in Oliver Twp. to the late Arthur and Mabel (Stirrett) Soper and moved to the Detroit area in her teens. On July 16, 1949, she was united in marriage to Andrew S. Lawson in Roseville, GA while he was in the service. They lived and worked in the Detroit area until 1976, when they came back to Huron County to their place in Souletown. He preceded her in death May 27, 2006. Joan was a homemaker all her life and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.
Name: Lillian L. Karg
Age: 94
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: November 23, 2013
Funeral Services for Lillian will be Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 11 am at Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Greg Eilers officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Lillian will be on Friday, November 22, 2013 from 2-9pm 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. A scripture service will take place on Friday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home.
She is survived by her children: Marjory Grekowicz and her husband James of Macomb, Karen Maschke and her husband Bruce Schwerin of Oxford, Dennis Karg and his wife Marcia of Harbor Beach, and Julie Lidster and her husband Jeff of Sarasota, FL, 11 Grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, brother Ronald Engel of Arlington, TX, and sister-in-law Ada Karg of Harbor Beach. Lillian was preceded in death by her son Ronald Karg, grandson Michael Grekowicz, and two brothers: William and George Engel.
Lillian L. Karg, age 94 of Harbor Beach, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe. She was born on May 8, 1919 in Port Hope to the late Fred and Margaret (Kaufman) Engel. Lillian was baptized on June 1, 1919 by Rev. Emil Burner at Port Hope Lutheran Church, and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach on May 20, 1934 by Rev. A.C. Neuchterlein. She and Lawrence Karg were united in marriage on May 15, 1937 at Zion Lutheran Church by Rev. A.C. Neuchterlein. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2000. Lillian was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach, the Ladies Aide, and Farm Bureau. She enjoyed working on the Farm, Gardening, jigsaw puzzles, bingo, and spending time with her family.
Name: Robert V. Puvalowski
Age: 70
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: November 23, 2013
Date of Birth: November 07, 2013
Date of Passing: November 20, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Saturday, November 23 at St. John Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Friday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Saturday from 10-11 am at St. John Church only. There will be a parish vigil service Friday evening at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Robert’s family.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathryn of Ubly; one son, Brian and his wife, Tammy of Ubly; three daughters, Laura Porzondek and her husband, Gary of Ubly, Kelly Puvalowski and her fiancé, Robert Rose of Harbor Beach, Kimberly Koehn and her husband, Shawn of Port Hope; 7 grandchildren, Gregory Puvalowski, Brittany Puvalowski, Dakota Porzondek, Jeremy Porzondek, Cheyenne Porzondek, Samantha Koehn and Alexis Koehn; one great granddaughter, Lilly Puvalowski; one brother, Ronald and his wife, Nola of Lake Orion; two sisters, Doty Glaza and her husband, Larry of Ubly, Karen Mausolf and her husband, Steve of New Hudson; his in-laws, Joe and Barb Doerr of Argyle, Sally Gracey of Argyle. He was preceded in death by one son Gregory, one brother, Gary Puvalowski, two sisters, Gloria Puvalowski and Marian Puvalowski, one brother-in-law, Robert Henry.
Mr. Robert V. Puvalowski, 70 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. Robert was born on November 7, 1943 in Argyle to the late Raymond V. and Grace M. (Grifka) Puvalowski. He married Kathryn Henry on June 19, 1965 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. Robert was a 1963 Ubly High School graduate. He farmed with his family most of his life. He was a lifelong member of St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Robert was also a member of the Farm Bureau. He enjoyed bowling in his younger years and liked westerns, playing cards. He truly enjoyed traveling throughout Michigan and to Arizona, Florida and Missouri. Robert cherished time spent visiting with his family and grandchildren.
Name: Javen Donald Krohn
Age: 18
Hometown: Caseville, Mi
Funeral Date: November 23, 2013
Date of Birth: March 10, 1995
Date of Passing: November 19, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, November 23rd at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Tim Loehrke officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 8 pm Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. He will lie in-state one hour prior to services in church on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his parents Chad Bieri and Melissa Marks of Caseville; sister Cierra Bieri; grandparents Bob and Deb Bieri of Caseville and Maria Rangel of Bay Port; girlfriend Alexis Hazard of Bad Axe; and many other extended family and friends.
Javen Donald Krohn, 18, of Caseville, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in an automobile accident in Sanilac County’s Delaware Township. Javen was born March 10, 1995 in Bay City. He graduated from EPBP Laker High School in 2013, where he had been a stand-out athlete in soccer (All-State) and baseball. He was a culinary arts student at Baker College, Port Huron in addition to working in the kitchen at Shooters (formerly Shaggy J’s) in Pigeon. Javen was a generous and kind young man, who thought more of others than himself. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and attending church, school and social functions, especially taking family vacations with his friend Wes. Ever the perfectionist, he readily accepted challenges and would not give up until he had mastered whatever it was that was before him; the more he was challenged, the harder he tried.
Name: John Mitin
Age: 95
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: November 22, 2013
Date of Birth: August 25, 1918
Date of Passing: November 19, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church in Pigeon with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the New Bay Port Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving children David (Gahl) Mitin, Barbara (Dale) Einhardt and Lisa (James) Coe; cherished grandchildren Michael (Lana) Mitin, Tamara Hartman, Adam (Jenee) Einhardt, Emily Einhardt, Alexandria and Madelynn Coe; and his adored great grandchildren Krew and Khloe Hartman and Wyatt Mitin; sisters Clara Secor and Mary (John) Leipprandt; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by “Margie”, his beloved wife of 67 years, his parents, his brothers Alex Mitin and Jay Mitin, and sister Anna Pulcifer.Memorials are suggested to Salem United Methodist Church, Heartland Hospice, or Home Sweet Home Assisted Living. VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Thursday, November 21, 2 – 8 p.m. AND AT SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PIGEON: Friday, November 22 10 – 11 a.m.
He was born in Fairgrove, Michigan to Walter and Jane Mitin on August 25, 1918, and graduated from the Snell Country School. He was a proud WW II veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Battle of Normandy and various stations throughout Europe and was the recipient of numerous medals including five Bronze Stars. On June 1, 1946 he was married to Marjorie Marie Yantzi at the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Pigeon. She preceded him in death on September 6, 2013. John enjoyed a long career as a dairy farmer and served on several county-wide agricultural committees as well as the Winsor Township Board. He was the last elected trustee of Snell School before the consolidation with the Pigeon School District. John especially enjoyed his many years of service on the Board of Directors of the Pigeon Cooperative Elevator. John was a faithful, active member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Pigeon where he served on many administrative committees over the years. His life was guided by his deep Christian faith and patriotic beliefs as he raised his family with loving kindness and a gentle spirit. Following retirement, John and Marjorie moved to Port Richey, Florida where they lived for 16 years before moving back to Michigan to be closer to their family.
Name: John Kanaski Sr
Age: 79
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 22, 2013
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11am. at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church - Holy Name of Mary Parish. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Thursday from 1-8pm. or Friday at the church from 10am. until the service time at 11am. Memorials may be offered to the Sigel Township Fire Department or the East Huron Ambulance.
Surviving are his wife: Arlene Kanaski of Bad Axe. A daughter; Mari Ann (Paul) Lemke of Ubly. 3 sons; John (Margie) Kanaski Jr. of Elkton, Brian (Josette) Kanaski of Verona, Jeffery (Kathy) Kanaski of Bad Axe. 2 Brothers; Sylvester (Sue) Kanaski of Filion and Frank (Marie) Kanaski of Filion. 6 grandchildren; Rebecca (Roman) Salazar of Pembroke Pines, FL., Jeremy (Kayla) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach. Alex Kanaski and special friend Tori Kluger of Verona, Nicholas Kanaski of Verona, Aeryn Eichler of Bad Axe and Calvin Kanaski of Bad Axe. 2 great grandchildren; Emma and Claire Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach.
John Kanaski Sr., age 79 of Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, November 18,2013 at McLaren Hospital of Bay City. He was born on June 26, 1934 in Kinde, MI., son of the late Floyd and Agnes (Jimkowski) Kanaski. He married Arlene Elliott on December 3, 1955 in POrt Hope, MI. John was employed as a supervisor at Active Industries in Elkton before his retirement. He also worked for Ubly Motor Sales, the Michigan Sugar Piling Grounds in Verona, and cut the lawn at Verona Schools for several years. He enjoyed being a self employed mechanic and painter, and quilting and sewing as a hobby. He especially enjoyed spending time with his loving family and his faithful dog, Casper.
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