Name: Gladys M Hayes
Age: 91
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: November 25, 2023
Date of Birth: November 10, 1932
Date of Passing: November 21, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 3:00pm Saturday, November 25th at the Community Wesleyan Church in Elkton with Rev. Ean Green officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm Saturday at the church and continue until the time of the service. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Gladys is survived by her sister Mary Morley of Elkton. She loved being aunt to many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her four brothers Henry, John, Patrick and Charles.
Gladys M. Hayes, 91, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. Gladys was born November 10, 1932 in Chandler Twp to the late John and Beatrice (Dailey) Hayes. She grew up around Owendale and attended several country schools. She was a homemaker, caregiver and farmhand. She was a former member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkton and the Elkton Senior Citizens. She enjoyed attending the Elkton Prayer Breakfasts, car rides, visiting with friends and family, and could often be found walking around town. The last several years of her life were spent at the Rose Garden Assisted Living in Elkton where she enjoyed time spent with other residents and staff.
Name: Lloyd S Fritz Sr
Age: 83
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: November 25, 2023
Date of Birth: July 25, 1940
Date of Passing: November 20, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at Noon Saturday, November 25th at Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in Grant Twp Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00am Saturday and continue until the time of the service.
Lloyd is survived by his wife Betty; children Lori Killinger of Gagetown and Mike (Sherry) Fritz of Owendale; daughter-in-law June Fritz of Gagetown; grandchildren Nichole (William) Rabun, Nicholas (Kira) Woodruff, Justin Woodruff, Dylan Fritz, Branden Fritz, Samuel Fritz, and Aaron Fritz; several great-grandchildren; siblings Iva Hartz, Judy Fisher, and Ella Karle. He was preceded in death by his son Lloyd Fritz Jr, son-in-law David Killinger, siblings Carolyn and Alvie Fritz.
Lloyd S. Fritz Sr., 83, of Owendale passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe surrounded by his family. Lloyd was born July 25, 1940 in Greenleaf Twp to the late Alvin and Geraldine (Carson) Fritz. He married Betty Welchner on April 20, 1968 at the Owendale United Methodist Church. Lloyd retired from Pigeon Manufacturing and worked at Michigan Sugar in Sebewaing. He enjoyed fishing, puzzles, card playing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Name: James C McKnight Jr
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: November 24, 2023
Date of Birth: September 01, 1933
Date of Passing: November 20, 2023
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Memorial service will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Evangel Life Assembly of God Church in Bad Axe. The family will receive guests for visitation on Friday from 11:00 am until the service time at 1:00 pm, followed by a luncheon. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
He is survived by one daughter, Tena Brier of Pigeon and one son, Kelly McKnight of Elkton. Two brothers, David (Rose) McKnight of Gladstone and Chuck (Lana) McKnight of Bad Axe. Four grandchildren, Crystal (Jason) Palmer of Monroe, James (Raquel) McKnight of Birch Run, Amanda Hallock of Bay City, and Shiya McKnight of Saginaw and four great-grandchildren, Lilly Palmer of Monroe, Makenna McKnight of Bay City, Avery Monroe of Saginaw, and Benedict Hallock of Bay City. James was preceded in death by two sons, Rex and Shawn McKnight.
James C. McKnight, Jr., age 90, of Bad Axe passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. James was born on September 1, 1933, in Bad Axe, son of the late James C. and Irene (Near) McKnight, Sr. He married Beverly Gintner on July 5, 1958, in the Bad Axe Assembly of God Church. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2011. James, known as Jim to family and friends, was an avid hunter for all wildlife, including bear, deer, turkey, coyote, and even the once in a lifetime find of a wolverine. Jim was always on the lookout for wildlife creatures and could tell you the name of any kind of bird or animal. In the last few years of his life, Jim had a love for bird watching, catching sight of a family of turkeys, or observing the deer on his land. Known for being a true gentleman, Jim was loved and will be missed by many friends, family, and neighbors.
Name: Gregg Nieten, Sr.
Age: 64
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: October 19, 1959
Date of Passing: November 20, 2023
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Gregg is survived by one son, Gregg (Katelyn) Nieten, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, two daughters, Shannon Nieten of Elkton and Tara (John) Neeb of Bay City. One sister, Dawn. Six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jill Nieten and Sherri (?).
Gregg Nieten, Sr., age 64, of Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1959, son of the late Ralph and Doreen (Stone) Nieten.
Name: Andrew C. Engler
Age: 61
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: January 05, 1962
Date of Passing: November 13, 2023
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
The family would like to thank Janet Rogers for her loving and compassionate care that she gave to Andy in his final months. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Per Andy’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Memorials may be offered in Andy’s name to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Andy was survived by his brothers; Alan (Ellen) Engler of Bad Axe, Eric (Linda) Engler of Cass City, William Engler of Filion, Ed Engler of Luther, sisters; Cathy (Andrew) Ozorowicz of Cass City, Louise (Steve) Nyquist of Minnesota, Jeannie (Nicholas) Carl and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Kenneth, Herbert, Bryan; and sister Nancy Quirk.
Andrew C. Engler, 61 years old of Bad Axe, passed away under hospice care at home. Andrew was born on January 5, 1962 to the late Otto and Stella (Krolikowski) Engler. He was a graduate of Bad Axe High School. “Ace” loved automobile mustangs and could be considered a fanatic when it came to them. He owned several beautiful cars and loved to show them off. He enjoyed rebuilding them and taking them back to their original beauty. He worked as a bump and paint technician most of his life. He enjoyed racing motorcycles and cars at the Ubly dragway. He was an animal lover and had several dogs and cats.
Name: Theodore Timothy Jayson
Age: 69
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: April 22, 1954
Date of Passing: November 13, 2023
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. The family will have a Celebration of his Life at a later date. Memorials may be offered in his name to Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton, Michigan. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Teddy is survived by Dawn; his step-mother Adrienne (Temerowski) Jayson; sisters Virginia Dean of Canton Twp., Michigan, Karen (Cassin) Young of Maryland and Elizabeth (Tim) Rayl of Traverse City, Michigan; brothers Charles (Cheryl) Jayson of Hartland, Michigan, Michael (Wendy) Jayson of Gregory, Michigan, Brian (Gerri) McLean of Rochester, Michigan, Jeff (Michelle) McLean of Raliegh, N. Carolina; brother in law Rick Waara. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Suzanne Elizabeth Waara.
Theodore Timothy Jayson, 69 years old of Port Hope, passed away on November 13, 2023 with his “sweetheart” Dawn Getynia holding his hand. He was born on April 22, 1954 to the late Theodore Thaddeus and Elizabeth Jane (Stump) Jayson. Teddy was an interesting character and fun to be with. He was a big man who filled the space with love, laughter and joy. He did historic muzzle loading re-enactments, built museum quality model planes, boats and cars and was a furniture refinisher by trade. He also built historically accurate black powder rifles. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
Name: Linda E Keefer
Age: 70
Hometown: Pigeon,MI
Funeral Date: November 17, 2023
Date of Birth: February 06, 1953
Date of Passing: November 11, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Friday, November 17th at Pigeon River Mennonite Church with Rev. Dave Maurer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7 Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Pigeon River Mennonite Church Memorial Fund or the Hunger Relief Project. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Linda is survived by her husband Burt; sons Michel (Natalie) of Hartville, Ohio and Matthew (Kari) of Ayden, North Carolina; father Robert L. Smith of Pigeon; 6 grandchildren Lauren, Hayley, Austin K., Austin W., Taylor (Colter) and Sophia; and 2 great-grandchildren Madison and Lane; siblings Robert A. (Kathy) Smith of Caro and Barb (Don) Faupel of Elkton. She was preceded in death by her sister Betty J. Shetler.
Linda E. Keefer, 70, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Linda was born February 6, 1953 in Pigeon to Robert L. and the late Joyce (DeGrow) Smith. In 1971 she graduated from Laker High School and then received a teaching degree from Michigan State University. On November 10, 1973 she married Burt Keefer at Hayes United Methodist Church; they spent their 50th Wedding Anniversary together the day before she passed. Linda and Burt shared a passion in raising and showing Hackney ponies throughout their life together under the farm name Burlindy Farm. She retired in 2010 from Laker Schools as an Assistant Agri-Science teacher and FFA advisor. She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. She enjoyed gardening and painting.
Name: Anthony P Vigari
Age: 50
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: November 15, 2023
Date of Birth: January 18, 1973
Date of Passing: November 11, 2023
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Tony will be Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:30 am at the Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation for Tony will be on Tuesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday 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
He is survived by his wife Geraldine Vigari of Harbor Beach, Mother Kathleen Vigari of Fraser, children: Anthony P. (Melissa) Vigari Jr. of Palms, Jessica Vigari of Deford, Steffaney (Austin) Ginther of Harbor Beach, Emily Wright of Ubly, Felicia (Special Friend) Stan Duda) Vigari of Elkton, grandchildren: Nevaeh, Asher, Anthony, Stella, Gerald, Roman, siblings: Pam (Steve) Gordon of Macomb, Terra Vigari of Fraser, P.J. Vigari of Fraser, special brother and sister Todd Teeple and Sheila Christ, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Peter Vigari, Jr., and sister Dawn Vigari.
Anthony P. Vigari, Sr., age 50 of Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1973 in Detroit to Kathleen (Dudek) Vigari, and the late Peter J. Vigari, Jr. Tony Worked in Construction most of his life. He and Geraldine Wisenbaugh were united in marriage on November 4, 1994 in Fraser. Tony had 13 years of Sobriety, and was very active in AA. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and family, and loved to fish
Name: Clayton D Esch
Age: 98
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 14, 2023
Date of Birth: October 06, 1925
Date of Passing: November 09, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 14 at 11:00 am at the St. Paul Methodist Church in Elkton. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 13 from 2-8 pm at Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon, as well as at the church one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Paul Methodist Church or the Pigeon Historical Society. Clayt’s family wants to thank the residents and staff of Country Bay Village, everyone at Scheurer Hospital who went out of their way to care for Clayt, Dr. Ross Ramsey and Dr. Dan Drake for explaining care plan options to make wise decisions, and A Change of Seasons Hospice.
He will be missed deeply for the love he gave to his family: sons Denny (Dee) Esch, and Bill Esch; daughter-in-law Cathy Esch; his grandchildren: Gina (Mike) Heilig, Chad (Sharon) Esch, Jeremy (Cindy) Esch, Holly (Marc) Smith, Matt (Lisa) Esch, Julie (Brandon) Sutkowi, Erik Esch (Genesis Hernandez); great-grandchildren: Nate (Haley) Schulz, Ryan (Ashley) Schulz, Morgan (Aaron) Meyer, Nicholas (Jordan) Esch, Conner Esch, Carter Esch, Nolan VanWormer, Hannah Miller, Dominic Smith, Justin Esch, Lauren Esch, Chastin Hale, Hannah Hale, Connor Sutkowi, Chloe Paulson, Gavin Esch, Logan Esch; great-great grandchildren: Troy Schulz, Haddie Schulz, Charlotte Schulz, Brody Schulz, Mason Schulz, Marshal Miller, and Braylon Miller; siblings: Dody Eicher of Highlands Ranch, CO, Dwight and Ofie Esch of Sacramento, CA, and Marilyn and Jack Ludwig of Peoria, AZ; many nieces and nephews; honorary son Pastor Won Kim, his chicken foot domino friends: Mary Dast, Lois Dast, Carolyn Morrison, and Don Dietzel, as well as his Country Bay Village family. Along with his wife Freda, he was preceded in death by his son Chuck on October 11, and brother-in-law Lloyd Eicher.
Clayton D. Esch, “Clayt,” age 98 of Pigeon, went to his Heavenly Home shortly after midnight on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Scheurer Health, Pigeon, following a recent diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born in Pigeon on October 6, 1925, the son of Lewis and Maggie (Wideman) Esch. As a youth, he attended Sebewaing School, and the Winsor Country School. He was one of the last two living members of the Pigeon High School Class of 1943. As a young man, he met an Elkton girl named Freda Kivel. They were married on August 28, 1948. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2005. In the early years of his marriage, he worked as a farmer and for a local plumber for a few years, then took a job at Active Industries (now Autokiniton) where he was the plumbing and hydraulic supervisor for over 33 years. After retiring, he and his wife became the managers of Sigel Apartments in Pigeon. His interest in history led him to the Pigeon Historical Society where he championed fundraising for the construction of a storage building and was instrumental in the establishment of the Society’s Woelke Research Center. Clayt served as Pigeon Village Zoning Administrator for 23 years, as a member of the Pigeon Village Council for 5 years, was a humble recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship from the Rotary Club of Pigeon, and a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Elkton. Seven years ago, Clayt moved to Country Bay Village where he enjoyed the weekly activities as well as playing card games or a game of chicken foot dominoes. He never contracted Covid, and would tell you the secret to staying healthy is inhaling fumes from melted Vicks VapoRub.
Name: Jardine Zurek
Age: 94
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: November 13, 2023
Date of Birth: February 14, 1929
Date of Passing: November 09, 2023
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday November 13, 2023 at 11 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive guests for visitation on Monday at the church from 9:30 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to Saint Huberts Parish. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Jardine is survived by her children: David (Sherry) Mitchell, Paula Mitchell (Terry Heck), Julie (Mike) Sutherland and Robin (Carol) Zurek. 6 Grandchildren: Tonia (Chuck) Mosack, Robert (Donna) Mitchell, Tammy (Corey) Kalo, Adam (Deanna) Sutherland, Alaina Poirer and Amy Hutchison. Jadine had 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Agnes Depcinski and her brothers Ray (Rita) Depcinski, Eugene (Molly) Depcinski and Clarence (Leona) Depcinski.
Jardine Zurek, age 94, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born on February 14, 1929 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Leo and Agnes (Glaza) Depcinski. She married Robert Zurek in 1971. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2007 Jardine worked at the seat belt factory and then became a homemaker after meeting her husband Bob. She loved to do counted cross stitch, play euchre, doing yardwork, going for rides and was a member of Daughters of Isabella for 25 years.
Name: RoseAnn Remer
Age: 83
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: November 09, 2023
Date of Birth: September 08, 1940
Date of Passing: November 06, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Visitation will be 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday, November 9th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon. Burial will be at 3:30pm Thursday at Dawn Memorial Cemetery in Lapeer. Memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice.
RoseAnn is survived by her husband Sanford; sons Dann (Donna) of Sault Ste. Marie and Dennis of Fennville; grandsons Dakota and Drake. She was preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Tomala and brother Dale Behringer.
RoseAnn Remer, 83, of Caseville, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. RoseAnn was born September 8, 1940 in Handy Twp to the late Roy and Shirley (Coffeen) Behringer. She retired as a dental assistant in 1990 and moved from Livonia to Caseville in 1991. She was a former Lake Twp Trustee and meal site manager for the Human Development Commission for 17 years. She was a member of the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary. RoseAnn was a talented quilter and enjoyed the many friends she met through her quilting hobby.
Name: Vernon R Beachy
Age: 95
Hometown: Pigeon,MI
Funeral Date: November 07, 2023
Date of Birth: January 14, 1928
Date of Passing: November 04, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, November 7th at the Michigan Ave. Mennonite Church with Rev. Scot Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8pm Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Ave. Mennonite Church.
Vern is survived by his sons Benny (Laura) of Bay Port, Lenny (Linda) of Hendersonville, Tennessee and Kenny of Cass City; daughter-in-law Denise in Miami, Florida; son-in-law John Champagne of Elkton; 13 grandchildren Benny, Alex (Brit), Jack, Mitch (Sarah), Jonathon (Chelsea), Christopher, Braden, Allison, Jake, Chris, Andrew, Kendra (Mike), and Savannah; 6 great-grandchildren Ashlynn, Bauer, Sutter, Lainey, Blair and Evan; siblings Doris (Charles) Willingham, Judy (Ernie) Martin, Shari (Eldon) Kurtz, and Roy (Audrey) Beachy; sister-in-law Joanne and brother-in-law Earl Delp. He was preceded in death by his son Bradley, daughters Jennifer and Jill Champagne, daughter-in-law Jill, sisters Margaret Paymer, Leona Huscher and Ruth Delp and brother Eldon.
Vernon R. Beachy, 95, of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Vern was born January 14, 1928 at home in Winsor Twp to the late Benjamin and Sadie (Ropp) Beachy. He married Dorothy Kilbourn on November 28, 1953 and she preceded him in death on March 12, 2004. He then married Marion McGee in 2005 and she preceded him in death in 2022. Vern was an independent truck driver, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Michigan Ave. Mennonite Church and Scenic Golf Course. He enjoyed horseshoes, bowling, hunting, playing cards and following his beloved Detroit Tigers and Lions.
Name: Joyce Marie Headlee
Age: 87
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: November 08, 2023
Date of Birth: April 29, 1936
Date of Passing: November 03, 2023
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Joyce will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe at 11:00, with Mary Kain officiating from St. Paul Episcopal church of Bad Axe. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at MacAlpine, Mac Chapel from 3:00-8:00, and on Wednesday from 10:00 until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bad Axe. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Joyce is survived by her husband Jim of 43 years; sons Kenneth McIntosh, Thomas McIntosh, Ronald (Barbara) McIntosh, Terry Headlee, David (Connie) Headlee; daughters Janet (Ron) Hunt, Joanne (Larry) Stevens, Jean (Alan) Foether, Lynn (special friend Brian) Conklin; brother John (Mary) LaFave; sisters Florence Staricha and Vera Law; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by daughters-in-law Sally McIntosh, Angie Headlee; brothers and sisters-in-law Thomas (Helen) LaFave, Edward (Joann) LaFave; sister Ruth (Van) DesJardin; brother-in-law Herman Law; and grandson Sean McIntosh.
Joyce Marie Headlee, 87 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on November 3, 2023 at McLaren Thumb Regional hospital. Joyce was born to the late Garfield and Verna (Trusdale) LaFave on April 29, 1936 in Gagetown, Michigan. She and James Headlee were married August 15, 1980. Joyce was known for her great cooking and baking, she enjoyed flowers, spending time with family and playing cards. During their marriage, she and Jim spent many years traveling the US and Canada in their RV. She was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Bad Axe.
Name: Donna Marie Gliniecki
Age: 63
Hometown: Parisville,MI
Funeral Date: November 06, 2023
Date of Birth: January 31, 1960
Date of Passing: October 31, 2023
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Visitation will be held 3 - 8pm on Sunday, November 5, at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, MI, including guest tributes at 7pm. Hawaiian shirt attire is welcome and encouraged. The family will receive visitors from 10 - 10:45am on Monday, November 6, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parisville, MI, followed by the funeral mass at 11am. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated, as Donna often advocated for Alzheimer's awareness and research inspired by her experiences with her father, Stephen, and sister, Pat. Please visit smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Donna’s family.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Gary; children, Candi (Paul) Vollweiler and Greg (Lauren) Gliniecki; 6 grandchildren, Abby, Jacob, Lily, and Ben Gliniecki, Kira and Suri Vollweiler; sisters, Nancy (Jay) McLuckie, Debbie Radtke; several nieces and nephews, Beth (Jason) Herb, Beckie (Eric Kieleszewski) McLuckie, Jim (Jenny) McLuckie, Charles (Ali) Karas, Chris Gliniecki, Kevin (Bri) Karas, Tom (Whitney) Gliniecki, Bryan (Melissa) Karas, Margaret (Eric) Stadig, and Audrey (Steven) Saliga; dogs, Rex and Pink. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Dolores Karas; granddaughters, Nyneve and Teela Vollweiler; sister, Pat Karas; brother; Mark (Cindy) Karas.
Donna Marie Gliniecki (Karas), age 63, of Parisville passed away after a brief battle with aggressive cancer on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in home hospice care surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 31, 1960, in Hamtramck, MI, to Stephen Sigismundis and Dolores Helen (Frydlewicz) Karas. Donna graduated from St. Florian High School in 1979. She earned her Associate's degree in Business Administration/Computer Information from Jordan College with Suma Cum Laude honors as well as a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Baker College with Magna Cum Laude honors. Donna had a variety of administrative and accounting jobs over the years, most recently as Superintendent’s Secretary and Pupil Accounting Officer at Huron Intermediate School District and also for Farm Bureau Insurance in Harbor Beach, Kelly & Company Realty in Cass City, Biddinger & Bitzer PLLC in Cass City, and many more. She was proud of her position as Field Operations Supervisor for the U.S. Census Bureau, and she also served as a Substitute Teacher in Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola Intermediate School Districts. She developed many strong, lasting friendships through her involvement with Amway. Donna volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and American Red Cross blood donor. Donna loved crafting and playing with her kids and grandkids. She had a passion for curating heartfelt and fitting song playlists for her loved ones. She enjoyed all holidays big and small, and celebrated with festive decorations and outfits. She enjoyed traveling, cruising, hot tubbing, deer hunting, and shopping (especially at Kohl’s) with her husband. She was nuts about squirrels.
Name: Sylvester J Polega
Age: 88
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: November 04, 2023
Visitation for Sylvester Polega will be Friday, November 3, 2023, from 3:00 until 8:oo pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home, and on Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 10:00 am until the time of funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his sister, Bettyy Pawlowski o Kinde, Niece Karen (Eric) Roggenbuck and Nephew, Brian (Tricia) Pawlowski; as well as his great nieces and nephews: Cynthia, Jason, Lara (Kent) Derek (Melanie), Nicholas, Kathryn (Chet), Jeremy (Hannah), Jennifer, Sheridan (Matthew), Timothy and Kendall. Also surviving are several great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Paul Pawlowski.
Sylvester J. Polega, 88, of Kinde died October 30, 2023, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. He was born May 11, 1935, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Andreski) Polega. Sylvester was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic. He enjoyed farming, from which he retired in 1997. After his retirement he continued to have cattle and chickens.
Name: Evelyn Elzinga
Age: 86
Hometown: Cass City
Funeral Date: November 04, 2023
A memorial service will be Sat. Nov. 4, 2023 at 11 AM at Novesta Church of Christ, 2896 Cemetery Rd., Cass City. Family and friends may start gathering at 10 AM. Austin Keller of Ubly Christian Church will officiate. Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ubly Christian Church. Please share condolences at http://www.thabetfuneralhome.com. Arrangments by Thabet Funeral Home, Cass City.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Angela (the late Dr. Craig) Noble and Michael (Deb) Zmierski, both of Cass City, Mark (Becky) Zmierski of Caro, Teresa (John) Enos of ID and Deanne “Birdie” (Charles) Brown of Midland, 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and a brother, David Gabler of Cass City and a sister, Irene McLellan of Deford and special friend, Albert Griffen of Deford. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Arianna Noble and siblings, Dorothy Pierson, Gerald Gabler, Judy Ferguson, Robert Gabler and Ricky Gabler.
Evelyn Zmierski Elzinga, age 86, of Cass City, passed away, Sun., Oct. 29, 2023 at her home. She was born Oct. 22, 1937, in Warren, to the late Christopher and Anna (Conley) Gabler. Evelyn was married to the late Walter Zmierski for 42 years and briefly to the late Alvin Elzinga. She was an expert at crossword puzzles and enjoyed baking, cooking, canning but No Onions! She also enjoyed Sunday dinners and red lipstick, but most of all loved knitting, sewing, crocheting, crafting, gardening and traveling. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Name: William James Roggenbuck
Age: 95
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: November 03, 2023
A Mass of Christian burial for Bill will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at St. Anthony Helena Church with burial in the church cemetery with Father Kevin Wojciechowski officiating. Visitation will be at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 6:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Church. Memorials may be given to O.L.L.H. Catholic School, Holy Name of Mary Parish, or family discretionary fund. Memories can be shared at www.ramseyFH.com
Bill is survived by his wife of 70 years, Rosemary, his children Dan (Lil) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Nancy (Jim) Anderson of Howell, Donna (Mick) Perez-Cruet of Bloomfield, Larry (Shelly) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Janis (Jay) Bates of Mississippi, Gary Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Betsy (Randy) Booms of Jenison, Jean (Terry) Guza of Harbor Beach, Carrie (Ron) Hanson of Harbor Beach, and Cheryl (Johnny) Guigar of Bad Axe; 30 grandchildren: Jess, JoLynn, Nick, Chip, Jenny, Jackie, Jamie, Jimmy, Katie, Kristin, Joshua, Rachel, David, Jonathon, Nicole, Jason, Jake, Shawna, Jared, Andrew, Alisha, Collin, Nathan, Ethan, Jenna, Karlee, Jeremy, Taylor, Kurtis, and Grayson; four step-grandchildren: Cody, Nicole, Derek, and Alicia; 28 great-grandchildren; siblings Bob, Evelyn (Roy) Stein, Mick (Pat), John, Joe, and Jean Merkler; sister-in-laws Leona Mausolf and Eleanor Roggenbuck. He was preceded in death by two infant sons William James and Henry William; son Randy; granddaughter Kaylin Roggenbuck; siblings Bud (Geraldine), Mary June, Sister Margaret Ann, Jerry, infant brother John, and Ron; in-laws: Linda C., Linda, Don Merkler, Father James Mausolf, Margie (Larry) O'Donnell, and Kenny Mausolf.
William James Roggenbuck, age 95, a life long farmer of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2023, at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron. The oldest of twelve children, he was born April 11, 1928, in Harbor Beach to the late Henry and Magdalene (Holdwick) Roggenbuck. Bill married Rosemary Mausolf October 10, 1953. He was a member of St. Anthony Helena Church and the Men's Club. Bill loved spending time with his family, big family meals, crop tours, euchre, and watching the Detroit Tigers.
Name: William Arthur Taylor Jr
Age: 77
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 05, 2023
Date of Birth: January 08, 1946
Date of Passing: October 29, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 4:00pm Sunday, November 5th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Visitation will begin at Noon and continue until the time of the service at 4:00pm Sunday.
William is survived by his loving wife Mary (50 years of marriage), son Matthew (Rachel) and grandchildren Ivy and Miles of Pittsburgh PA, son Roderick and grandson Lincoln of Walnut Creek CA, and daughter Kelly Hargrove of Austin TX.
William "Bill" Arthur Taylor Jr, 77, of Pigeon, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. Bill was born January 8, 1946 in Pontiac, MI to the late William Taylor and Helen (Stevens) Taylor. He married Mary Loney in 1973 at the home he was building on Sand Point. As a young man, Bill enjoyed water skiing, boxing, camping, and drag racing his Pontiac Tempest around Detroit. He attended The Leelanau School, where he met some of his lifelong and best friends. He graduated in 1965 from Birmingham Seaholm High School and attained a degree in auto marketing from Northwood University. He first visited Caseville area as a child on hunting and fishing trips with his father. He fell in love with the area and decided to move there as an adult in 1971. His first job in the area was at Caseville Lumber where he learned the construction trade and eventually started his own construction business. With the natural gifts of an engineer's mind, an artist's eye, and great attention to detail, Bill created beautiful homes and structures for the residents of Sand Point throughout his career. His love of nature, quiet, woodworking, mechanics, photography, boating, muscle cars, and trains (boy did he love trains) was only surpassed by his love of family.
Name: Mary E Michalski
Age: 80
Hometown: Pigeon,MI
Funeral Date: November 01, 2023
Date of Birth: February 05, 1943
Date of Passing: October 27, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 4:00pm Wednesday, November 1st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Interment will be in Colfax Twp Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00am and continue until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Mary is survived by her children Diane (Jack) Guza of Potterville and Scott Michalski of Pigeon; brothers Bob (Marlene) Smithers of Bad Axe and Jerry (Carol) Smithers of Bad Axe; grandchildren Heather (David) Hellebuyck, Jason Guza, Nicole Guza, Ashley Guza, Scott (Autumn) Michalski, Kayla, (Matt) Lundgren, LeeAnn (Anthony)Vincent; many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters Vernita Armstead of Flint, Lou Smithers of Westland, and Kathy Hunger of Westland; sisters-in-law Karen Smithers of Elkton and Donna Smithers of Kinde. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years Ronald, son Ronald, brothers Glenn Smithers, Orville “Pat” Smithers, and brother-in-law Sherman Armstead.
Mary E. Michalski, 80, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Mary was born February 5, 1943 in Bad Axe to the late Glenn and Thelma (Hebner) Smithers. She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1962. Mary worked for General Cable in Cass City for 35 years and as a clerk at the Caseville Family Market for 28 years. Mary enjoyed spending time visiting with family and friends, cooking, yard work, quilting, sewing, knitting and bird watching. She made friends quickly and was kind and generous to everyone she met. She opened her home to host 8 foreign exchange students.
Name: Lillian C Kubacki
Age: 87
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: October 27, 2023
Date of Birth: February 18, 1936
Date of Passing: October 23, 2023
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 27 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. Rev. Nate Harburg, pastor, will officiate. Lillian will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Elmer, in the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 5-8 PM., Thursday from 2-8 PM and Friday from 9:00-10:00 AM. Please consider donating to the list that will be provided at the funeral home or to her family, care of her daughter, Paulette Halifax. Lillian’s family wished to extend their gratitude to the staff of Courtney Manor, including her granddaughter, Brieann and McLaren Hospice for the exceptional care they gave to Lillian. Please visit www.smigielskifunerlhome.com to sign the guest book and express your sympathy.
Lillian is survived by her eight daughters, Marilyn Kubacki of Birch Run, Carolyn (Mark) Schultz of Bad Axe, Jane Kubacki D.V.M. and her husband, Ken Baranski of Cass City, Julie (Steve) Watson of Bad Axe, Luann (Jim) Zellar of Gulliver, Deann (Kurt) Sanchez of Bay City, Janet (Dale) Lipskey of Minden City, Paulette (Craig) Halifax of Ubly; grandchildren, Jessica, Kristen (Ramon) Kori (Brian) Jennifer (Robert), Crystal (Nick), Kimberly (Dave), Brandon (Kylee), Joshua (Chrissy), Evan, Matt (Andrea), Brian, Bradley (Brittney), Elmer, JoLynn, Claire, Isabelle, Darcy, Joseph (Brieann) William, Jacob; 16 great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Fisher of Bad Axe; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald; two sisters, Rose and Irene (Ray) Peters.
Mrs. Lillian C. Kubacki, 87 of Ubly, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Courtney Manor Nursing Home in Bad Axe while under hospice care. Lillian was born on February 18, 1936 in Bad Axe to the late Ira “Ike” and Vera (Franzel) Fisher. She married Elmer Kubacki on February 17, 1953 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. He preceded her in death after 48 wonderful years of marriage on January 8, 2001. Lillian was a graduate of Ubly High School. She was a Jill of all trades, from selling Avon to working at Ben Franklin, Clarks Foodland and finally retiring from Lyntex. She was a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly where she was a member of the Christan Mothers. She was a loyal volunteer of the Ubly Fox Hunters, working side by side with her husband. Raising eight daughters gave Lillian a chance to perfect her homemaker skills. She was known for her scrumptious sugar cookies and whipped them up for many school events and holidays. She loved trips to the casino, reading, dancing and puzzles. Her faith guided her through life and she taught her daughters to thrive the same way. Lillian cherished time spent with her loving family and her love will live on in all of them for the amazing mother, grandmother and wife she was.
Name: Dorothy E Henne
Age: 94
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: October 28, 2023
Date of Birth: May 30, 1929
Date of Passing: October 21, 2023
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Saturday, October 28th at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00am Saturday and continue until the time of the service at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church.
Dorothy is survived by her sons Terry (Sharon) of Richville and Robert (Debra) of Bay Port; grandchildren Stacy Specht, Scott (Leticia), Steven, Kiel (Brittany), and Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren Alexis, Christian, Logan, Samuel, Caden, Maya, Sofia, Olivia, and Alex; sister Elaine Watterworth of Sterling Heights and brother Ernest (Sharon) Buchholz Jr. of Elkton; and sister-in-law Inez Buchholz of Elkton. She was preceded in death by her brothers Raymond and Clarence Buchholz and sisters Beatrice Deering and Ruth Blome.
Dorothy E. Henne, 94, of Bay Port, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Dorothy was born May 30, 1929 in Oliver Twp to the late Ernest Sr. and Marie (Wurst) Buchholz. She graduated in 1947 from Elkton High School having never missed a day of school. On November 6, 1948 she married Dale Henne at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon; he preceded her in death on August 10, 2009. Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife, known for keeping a beautiful home and yard. She was a lifelong member of Cross Lutheran Church. She was talented at knitting, crocheting and crafting. She enjoyed baking and showing and selling her crafts at local shows.
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