Name: Florence E Hoffman
Age: 93
Hometown: Pigeon, Mi
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: March 10, 1920
Date of Passing: October 08, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
Per Florence’s wishes, Funeral Services will be private, with burial in Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Scheurer Hospital, or Meals on Wheels. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Thursday, October 10 2 – 8 p.m.
She is survived by three daughters, Neila and Dale Collison of Pigeon, Anita and William Behm of Lapeer, and Mary Lou and Robert Thiel of Pigeon; six grandchildren: Jill and Rick Behm, Brian Collison, Kristy and Matt Prentiss, Scott and Judi Behm, Kevin Thiel, and Brenda Thiel; seven great-grandchildren: Andrew, Matthew, Jasmine, Joanna, Anthony, Sammy, and Samantha; one niece; and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Beulah Woodhull and Helen LeDuc, and three brothers, Floyd, Arthur, and L. Jack Carr.
Florence E. Kerr Hoffman, 93 of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Country Gardens in Pigeon. Born in Bad Axe on March 10, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Stenton) Carr, and graduated in 1937 from Bad Axe High School. On April 26, 1946 she was married to Lawrence E. Kerr in Lapeer; he preceded her in death on July 13, 1980. She was married to Neilan Hoffman on May 9, 1987 and he preceded her in death on January 28, 1988. Florence retired in 1982 from Thumb National Bank & Trust as Assistant Cashier, after working there 20 years. She was a former member and officer of the Pigeon Worthwhile Club. She enjoyed playing piano and organ, singing, embroidery, cross-stitch, and sewing. She also enjoyed traveling, and especially showering her grandchildren with love. Florence was a member of the Pigeon First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, and was an officer of the Port Huron District United Methodist Women.
Name: Edwin Sams
Age: 81
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: October 12, 2013
Date of Birth: December 19, 1931
Date of Passing: October 08, 2013
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11am at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Phil Tousley, pastor. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday from 3-8pm. or Saturday at the church from 10am. until the service time at 11am.
Suviving are his wife, Ann Sams of Bad Axe. 2 sons, Ken (Shannon) Sams of Traverse City and Alan Sams of Bad Axe. 2 daughters, Donna Gross of Essexville and Sandy Sams of Bad Axe. 1 stepson, Eugene (Jennifer) Anson of Dearborn. 3 stepdaughters, Inex LeTarte of Port Huron, Brenda (Jerome) Primer of North Carolina and Anita (Tom) Schumacher of Harbor Beach. 1 brother, Donald Sams of Shelby Township. 5 sisters, Marge (Bill) Hoops of Archibold, OH, Marilyn Hill of Warren, Dorothy Reinke of Elkton, Jean (Melvin) Gingrich of Bad Axe and Jane Kinney of Lexington, KY. 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandhildren
Edwin Sams, age 81 of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at his home. He was born on December 19, 1931 in Meade Township, son of the late Lawrence and Martha (Bredow) Sams. He married Shirley Jean Kinney on August 1, 1953. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2004. He married Ann Tovey-Anson on February 12, 2005. Ed was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service in Bad Axe for 29 years. He was an avid camper, a coach for the Bad Axe Little League, and was active in Boy Scouts of America, serving as district commissioner.
Name: Dale F. Farver
Age: 78
Hometown: Filion
Funeral Date: October 11, 2013
Date of Birth: October 12, 1934
Date of Passing: October 07, 2013
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11am at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Phil Tousley, pastor. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Elkton.
Surviving are his wife; Johanna Farver of Filion. 1 son, Roger (Victoria) Farver of Midland. 2 daughters, Bonnie (Scott) Sweeney of Minden City & Nickie (Brian) Smith of Filion. 1 sister, Cleo VanCise of Bad Axe. 5 grandchildren, Justin Sweeney of Minden City, Dakota Smith of Filion, Tavis Farver of Midland, Madison Smith of Filion and Seth Sweeney of Minden City. Predeceased by 9 bothers & sisters.
Dale F. Farver, age 78 of Filion, passed away on Monday, October 7,2013 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. He was born on October 12, 1934 in ELkton, the son of the late Earl & Gertrude (Perry) Farver. He married Johaznna Schoen on September 12, 1964 in Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe. Dale retired from former Carmet Corporation in Bad Axe. He enjoyed woodworking and deer hunting and Pheasant hunting with his son and grandsons, and bear hunting in the U.P. He also enjoyed spending time at his cabin in East Tawas with his family, which he built along with family and friends.
Name: John P. Kowalski
Age: 97
Hometown: Minden City
Funeral Date: October 07, 2013
Date of Birth: August 01, 1916
Date of Passing: October 02, 2013
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Monday, October 7, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms. Rev. Steven Gavit, pastor of St. Stephen Parish in Saginaw, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Palms. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 pm and Monday from 10:00-11:00 am at St. Patrick Church only. There will be a parish vigil service Sunday at 4:00 pm and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been requested for Masses or to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and share stories with John’s family.
John is survived by his 5 children, John Kowalski and his wife, Mo of Minden City, Dorie Knox of Rochester Hills, Kathryn Lautner and husband, Al of Minden City, Thomas Kowalski and his wife, Ginny, of Scotts, Mich., Janet Wehner and her husband, Dale of Bad Axe; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two half brothers, Robert Grifka and his wife, Nikki of Warren and Dr. Thomas Grifka, M.D. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeffrey Kowalski, one granddaughter, Michelle (Knox) Galecka; son-in-law, John Knox; three sisters, Isabelle Kowalski, Blanche Pawlosky and Mary Sadro; three brothers, Chester, Harold and Jerome Kowalski.
Mr. John P. Kowalski, 97 of Minden City, passed away, Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born on August 1, 1916 in Minden City to the late Walter and Sophia (Kulish) Kowalski. He married Eleanor Currey on July 9, 1942 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2006. John attended the Minden City School. He worked for Packard Motor for a few years and then managed the West End Hotel of Minden City. John then became owner of Kowalski Minden City Supermarket. He was Grand Marshall for the 1997 Minden City Homecoming parade. John organized and was General Chairman of the Minden City parade from 1950-1980. He was a lifetime member of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council #3823. He was the last living charter member of the Minden City Lions Club in which he held all offices, including past president. John and his wife sponsored and bowled on different teams in Minden City for many years. He also enjoyed hunting and gardening.
Name: Christopher P. Babisch
Age: 24
Hometown: Hume Township, MI
Funeral Date: October 03, 2013
Date of Birth: November 01, 1988
Date of Passing: September 29, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Thursday, October 3, at the Rivers Edge Community Church, Caseville where friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of services. Memorial gifts may be given to the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com. Arrangements through the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Caseville.
Surviving are his significant other, Aerion and son, Elii of Oak Beach; parents, Ron and Nancy Babisch of Owendale; siblings, Lynette (Mike) Capehart of Fenton, Jerome Bouverette of Owendale, Dustin Bouverette of Fenton, Eric Babisch of Hermosa Beach, CA and Shanna (Rick) Gomez of Caro; Aerion’s parents, Scott and Rachelle McIntyre of Kinde and her sisters, Maddy and Abby McIntyre and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his brother, Ronald Babisch Jr.
Christopher P. Babisch, age 24, of Hume Twp. near oak Beach died Sunday morning at his home in his sleep from ongoing health problems. He was born November 1, 1988, in Pigeon to Ronald and Nancy (Mosey) Babisch and grew up in the Owendale area. Chris was a 2007 graduate of Laker High School. Chris started working at a Roundtree Dairy Farm while in high school, staying with them for five years. He then worked at Zimba Organic Farm for a year before taking a position at Blue Diamond, where he was currently employed. Chris was a member of the Rivers Edge Community Church, Caseville and enjoyed fishing and considered himself a bit of a picker, having fun gathering scrap for a little profit. His favorite passed time was spending time with his son, Elii.
Name: Cecilia Stacer
Age: 97
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: October 03, 2013
Date of Birth: July 01, 1916
Date of Passing: September 29, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
She is survived by six children, Leonard (Saundra) Stacer of Beaverton, James (Delores) Stacer of Harbor Beach, Arlene (George) Booms of Minden City, Kenneth (Lois) Stacer of Melbourne, FL, Sandra (John) Fligger of Filion and Raymond (Betty) Stacer of Hope, MI; 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; one sister in-law, Magdalene Stacer of Ruth. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Emma Vorndam, Helen Gruber and Marie Schroeder; three brothers, Leo, Roman and Cyril Guitar.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe with Fr. Robert Howe officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel, Bad Axe and 10 a.m. on Thursday until time of service at the church. Memorials can be offered to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Cecilia Stacer, age 97, resident of Bad Axe, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born July 1, 1916 in Sherman Township to the late Joseph and Mary (Hitch) Guitar. Cecilia was united in marriage to Robert Stacer on November 28, 1933 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth, MI. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1993. She raised her family and farmed with her husband until retiring and moving to Bad Axe in 1978. They spent the next 20 winters in Bradenton, FL. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe. She was a great cook and loved taking care of her lawn and flowers. She enjoyed dancing the Oberek, square dancing and playing cards.
Name: Steven Wrubel
Age: 104
Hometown: Mt Morris, MI
Funeral Date: October 04, 2013
Date of Birth: July 02, 1909
Date of Passing: September 29, 2013
Funeral Home: Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services
A prayer service will take place 3:00 pm, Friday, October 4, 2013, at the Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services in Mt. Morris. Rev. Fr. Anthony P. Majchrowski will officiate with cremation to follow. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, from 1:00 pm until the time of funeral service at 3:00 pm and the family will continue visitation after the service until 5:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Great Lakes Caring Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Friends may share a memory with the family at the funeral home or online at www.martinfuneralhome.com.
Left to cherish his memory are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Victoria; brothers, Cass, Andrew, Leo, Aloisy, Basil, and Domazy; sisters, Frances Kucharczyk, Lucy Peruski, Agnes Smaglinski, Bertha Dekoski and Mary Dekoski.
Steven Wrubel of Mt. Morris, formerly of Holiday, Florida and St. Helen, Michigan, age 104, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Angelica's Place in Romeo. Steve was born July 2, 1909, in Huron County, Michigan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Domazy and Cecilia (Borowicz) Wrubel. He and Victoria Virginia Puvalowski were united in marriage September 28, 1929, in Ubly, Michigan. Steve and Vickie were the longest married couple in the United States, when she preceded him in death on April 8, 2013, after 83 years of marriage. Steve worked for General Motors in Flint, for 38 years until his retirement. He was a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council #4285, as well as several Polish Clubs in Florida. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and could fix almost anything.
Name: Pauline Beatrice Eichler
Age: 86
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: October 02, 2013
Date of Birth: June 08, 1927
Date of Passing: September 28, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
A gathering to celebrate the joyfulness of Pauline’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon, Rev. David Stewart officiating. Interment will be at the Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon. Casket bearers will be her grandchildren: William Eichler, Jason Eichler, Hans Eichler, Nathan Pawlak, Matthew Crapo; and great grandchild, Aeryn Eichler. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, October 1 at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, and at the church from 10 am until the time of the celebration of life. Memorials may be offered to Pigeon Area Meals on Wheels, Pigeon District Library, Salem United Methodist Church, or charity of donor’s choice.
Surviving are her children, Edwin H. and Wanda (Hayes) Eichler, David L. and Kathleen (Benkert) Eichler, Neal B. and Annie (Walker) Eichler, all of Pigeon, Beth M. and Paul Pawlak of Marquette, MI and Sue E. and John Crapo of Marshall; siblings: Ronald and Shirley Geiger of Cass City, Kenneth Geiger of Nashville, MI, Janette Hoepner of Valrico, FL, Ross and Nancy Geiger of DeLand, FL, Beverly and Richard McCarty of Anthem, AZ, Keith and Janet Geiger of Warrenton, VA, and Paul and Carole Geiger of Spring Arbor, MI; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and business associates. Besides her husband John, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Greenleaf, brother-in-law Pete Hoepner, sisters-in-law Dorothy Geiger and Connie Geiger; and sister- and brother-in-law Mae (Eichler) and Jak Paton.
Pauline Beatrice (Geiger) Eichler, 86, of Pigeon, MI, died Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2013, from the effects of Parkinson’s Disease while under hospice care at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon, MI. She was born on June 8, 1927 in Elkton, MI, the eldest child of Edward and Ortha (Melick) Geiger. A lifelong resident of the Michigan’s Western Thumb area, Pauline and her eight siblings grew up on the family farm south of Pigeon. At age 16, she graduated from Pigeon High School in 1943 and went to work as a switchboard operator for Pigeon Telephone Company which was owned by the Spence brothers at the time. On June 22, 1946, Pauline married John E. Eichler in Pigeon. Together the couple farmed John’s family’s home place where they raised their five children. In 1974, the couple moved into Pigeon where they lived together until John’s death on August 2, 1988. In 1972, the Eichler’s business interests expanded with the purchase of Pigeon Telephone Company. In 1981, Pauline returned to the phone company office handling payroll, receivables and other financial business for over 25 years. She was also a member of the Board of Directors helping lead in the creation of Agri-Valley Communications, Inc., the parent company to Pigeon Telephone, Thumb Cellular, Agri-Valley Services/AVCI.net and Agri-Valley Broadband/miSpot. She continued to work at the corporate office daily until 2007, when her health forced the reduction in her workload. She remained on the Agri-Valley Communications Board of Directors until 2010. Pauline was a graduate of Central Michigan University and, prior to her involvement with the communications industry, taught at Laker Schools for several years. She and John were both very active in the Pigeon community and believed in supporting rural living. She served on the Pigeon District Library Board, was a member of the Pigeon United Federated Women’s Club and a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church where she served as church organist for many years. In her spare time, Pauline enjoyed quilting and created over 30 full-size quilts during her lifetime as well as traveling extensively with trips to Ireland, Singapore, Mexico, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Name: Edith M. Allen
Age: 84
Hometown: Bay City, MI
Funeral Date: October 01, 2013
Date of Birth: October 26, 1928
Date of Passing: September 27, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 1, at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, MI. Memorial gifts may be direct to the Salvation Army, Bay City, MI.
Surviving are her daughter, Denise Morin; six grandchildren, Robert, John, Michelle, Jane, Karl and Sarah; eight great grandchildren, Caleb, Eve, Gabriel, Abbigale, Nathan, Cody, Emily and Connor. Preceding her in death was a son Robert Allen; her sister, Patricia Whipple and her son-in-law, Larry Morin.
Edith M. Allen 84 of Bay City, MI formerly of Pigeon, MI died Friday afternoon, September 27, at McLaren Bay Region, Bay City, MI. She was born October 26, 1928 in Pontiac, MI to the late Grant and Jane Capling. Edith moved from Williamston, near Lansing,MI to Huron County in 1964, where they had been vacationing many years prior. She was a beautician and had worked at the Huron County Medical Care Facility 22 years in Bad Axe, MI retiring in 1990. She was doing hair at Bea’s Beauty Shop in the town of Elkton, MI at the same time. In her spare time, Edith enjoyed reading, drawing, baking and making candy, especially fudge.
Name: Robert Orshoski
Age: 75
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: October 01, 2013
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: September 27, 2013
Funeral Home: Zinger Smigielski Funeral Home
Memorial Service for Robert Orshoski will be 2pm Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church, at 299 Garden Street, Harbor Beach from 1pm until the service time at 2pm. Memorials may be given to the family discretionary fund.
Survivors include his wife; Linda. A son; Adam (Elizabeth) Orshoski. 3 duaghters; Pamela (Don) Dehning, Heather Orshoski & her finance Steve Shutt, Bobbie (Edward) Bezemek. 6 grandchildren; Shawn, Katelyn, Douglas, Alexander, Connor & Marie.
Robert Orshoski, age 75 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at his residence with his family by his side.
Name: Robert S. Vargo Jr.
Age: 86
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: October 02, 2013
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Bala and Sr. Maria Dina Puddu MC officiating. Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Vargo: Marc Nizzola, Ann Davis, Stephanie Nizzola, Katie Nizzola, Darrell Mallory, and John Nizzola. Memorials may be made to Rawson Memorial Library, Heartland Hospice or Charity of the Donor's Choice. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City Vigil Service 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City 10 to 11 Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church - Cass City
Junior is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters: Kathleen (Carl) Nizzola of Cass City, Julie Vargo of Cass City; grandchildren: Marc Nizzola, Anne (Wayne) Davis, Stephanie Nizzola, Katie (Tyler Warner) Nizzola; great granddaughter, Iva; sister, Mary Ann (Max) Cooper of Cass City; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister, Shirley (Julius) Franciosi; brothers: Thomas (Mabel) Vargo and Reginald Vargo.
Robert S. Vargo, Jr., 86, of Cass City, died following a short illness Friday, September 27, 2013. He was born June 30, 1927 in Taplin, WV to Robert and Mary Anne (Orban) Vargo, Sr. He married Joyce Ann Donnelly May 7, 1960 in St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown. Junior completed the eighth grade at Remington Country School. He served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper. After his time in the military, he worked as a farmer and mechanic. Junior was a very talented mechanic. He restored many antique tractors over the years and he built and raced stock cars for the dirt track. Junior enjoyed hunting and fishing especially for rainbow trout. At one time he was a member of the Cass City Gun Glub. He was an avid reader especially enjoying Westerns. Junior was an extremely generous person and would do anything for anybody often giving up his personal time to help someone with a problem.
Name: Martha Sue Arnott
Age: 65
Hometown: Owendale, Mi
Funeral Date: September 30, 2013
Date of Birth: April 27, 1948
Date of Passing: September 26, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe, with Pastor Dale Bullock officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to McLaren Bay Special Care, Bay City. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by two sons, Brian Bensinger of Ubly and Todd (Jill) Arnott of Caseville; one daughter, Debra Heilig of Owendale; two stepchildren, Ronald (Wendy) Arnott of Lansing and Randy (April) Arnott of Interlochen; one brother, Rick (Kathy) Beaver of Ubly a half- brother, Dean Beaver of Bedford, IN; four sisters, Kathy (Chris) Kowalski of Lewisburg, TN, Georgianna Beaver of Elkton, Norma Beaver of Lawton, MI and JoAnn Alexander of Cass City; a sister in-law, Janet Beaver of Penn; eleven grandchildren, Josh, Chris, Erin, Jacob, Kyle, Mandy, Shelby, Steven, Jeffrey, Nicholas and Dylan; several nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angel Bensinger; step-mother, Barbara Beaver and stepfather, Eugene Depcinski; two brothers, Tim and Bob Beaver; two nieces, Paula and Janet Bensinger.
Martha Sue (Beaver) (Bensinger) Arnott, age 65, resident of Owendale, formerly of Mattawan, Michigan passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the McLaren Bay Special Care Hospital, Bay City. She was born April 27, 1948 in Bad Axe to the late Norman Beaver and Dorothy (Pace) (Beaver) Depcinski. Martha was employed by Engineer Plastic Components in Mattawan for over 20 years. She enjoyed golfing, bowling and going to casinos.
Name: Joan K Sageman
Age: 82
Hometown: Bad Axe, Mi
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: July 08, 1931
Date of Passing: September 26, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A graveside service will be conducted for the immediate family at Verona Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Bad Axe Public Library. Words of condolence may be shared at www.champagnefuneralchapel.com
Surviving her are two daughters, Kathy (Christopher) Stinehour of Birmingham and Shelley (William) Corsini of Bad Axe; three grandchildren, John (Tess) Stinehour, Aaron Stinehour and Ali Stinehour all of Chicago; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna and Frank Sageman and eleven nieces and eight nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Clarence on March 18, 2011; sisters, June (Ed) Vedder and Jean (Scotty) MacGregor, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James and Hazel Sageman, Norman and Helen Sageman, Arthur and Mary Sandow, Annie Seaman, Martha Sageman, Carl and Ida Sageman; nephew, William Sageman and niece, Shirley Carter. A special thank you to her caregiver’s Char and Diane and to all the caring staff at Meadow Lane Assisted Living.
Joan K. Sageman passed away on Thursday evening, September 26, at McLaren Bay Region after a short illness. She was born July 8, 1931 in Owendale to the late John C. and Jessie (Reece) Ross. She graduated in 1949 Co-Valedictorian with her childhood friend, cousin and soon to be sister in law, Donna Ziehm Sageman. Joan grew up in a talented musical family and continued her love of music throughout her life. On October 22, 1949 she was united in marriage to Clarence J. Sageman. Together they owned and operated Sageman’s Jewelry for over 40 years, where she was responsible for selecting all of the unique and lovely giftware items that were sold in the store. After their retirement, she obtained her real estate license and was employed by Osentoski Realty for several years. She was a past member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bad Axe and several local choral groups. She enjoyed being out on the water, boating on Lake Huron and fishing in Canada with their special circle of friends. Joan had a very positive outlook on life and always had smile for everyone especially her grandchildren.
Name: Marcus L Schumacher
Age: 91
Hometown: Harbor Beach, Mi
Funeral Date: September 28, 2013
Date of Birth: February 27, 1922
Date of Passing: September 26, 2013
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 11 am in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of Holy Name of Mary Parish in Harbor Beach with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A parish vigil service will be Friday at 730 pm in the Ramsey Funeral Home , Harbor Beach where visitation will be on Friday from 2-8pm. Visitation will also be Saturday at the church from 10 am until the time of services at 11am.
Marc is survived by his wife Betty Lou Schumacher of Harbor Beach and their children: Chris Schumacher and his wife Arla of Cadillac; Amy Trost and her husband Tom of Warren; Tad Schumacher and his wife Dawn of Harbor Beach; and Beth Schumacher and her friend Chris Schott of Deckerville. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Chad and Kristyn Schumacher, Nicole Trost and Jakob Schumacher; three great grandchildren: Payton, Alex and Kahl. Surviving also is a brother Lee Schumacher and his wife Edna of Grand Blanc and a sister Eleanor Platte of Harbor Beach. Marc was preceded in death by a brother James and two sisters, Rosemary Donovan and Louise Schumacher.
Marcus L. Schumacher age 91 of Harbor Beach passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 in Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. Born on Feb. 27, 1922 in Harbor Beach, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Kramer) Schumacher. On January 6, 1951 Marcus and Betty Lou Tageson were united in marriage in Harbor Beach. Marc was a retired Sand Beach Township farmer of 50 years, a Dekalb Seed Dealer, and a substitute mail carrier from 1945 to 1975. Marc was very involved in the local community and served in many roles including: Charter member of the Harbor Beach Jaycees where he served as Treasurer, former President and Treasurer of the Harbor Beach Conservation Club; former member and President of the Harbor Beach Lion’s Club, past Rotary Club member, former Harbor Beach Credit Union Secretary and Treasurer, and life member of the Harbor Beach Gun Club. Marc served Huron County in many different capacities as Sand Beach Township Clerk from 1951–1967, Sand Beach Township Supervisor from 1968-1975, Huron County Equalization employee 1975-1978 and Huron County Commissioner 1978-1982 where he served as Chairman. Marc loved bowling, square and round dancing.
Name: Genevieve Bell Bowers
Age: 76
Hometown: Huron Township
Funeral Date: September 28, 2013
Date of Birth: April 18, 1937
Date of Passing: September 25, 2013
Funeral Home: MacAlpine-Gage Chapel
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the MacAlpine-Gage Chapel in Kinde. Officiating will be Rev. Donald Stroud of Filion Nazarene Church. Visitation will be Friday, September 27, 2013 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at MacAlpine – Gage Chapel in Kinde and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the chapel. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.
Genevieve is survived by three sons, Ricky (Ann) Bowers of Port Hope, Randy (Elizabeth) Bowers of Bad Axe and Ronald (Marcia) Bowers of Bad Axe; one daughter, Roxanne (Timothy) Booms of Almont; one brother, Chuck (Jan) Lane of Marlette and one sister, Alice DeGrandchamp and special friend, Grady Sexton of Walled Lake; a daughter in-law, Tonya Bowers; a sister in-law Colleen Lane; 18 grandchildren, Ricky, Jacquetta, Jarrod, Benjamin, Jeremy, David, Ronnie Jr, Rachelle, Bobbie Sue, Jennifer Caye, Cheyanne Bowers, Caitlyn and Keegan Booms, Mason Lawhorn, Alicia Ney, Nicole Soper, Jamie and Kayne Schinkai; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Boe” Bowers; a grandson, Raymond Bowers; a brother, John Lane.
Genevieve Bell Bowers, age 76, of Huron Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Huron Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1937 in Rochester, Michigan to the late William and Gertrude (Smith) Lane. Genevieve and Robert W. Bowers were united in marriage on May 7, 1955. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1997. She graduated from Port Hope High School, Class of 1955. Genevieve was a lifelong member of the Filion Nazarene Church and very active in her church community. She served as church treasurer and loved to hold the babies in church. Genevieve was also known for her baked goods and cooking. She looked forward to spending time with her dog Tiny.
Name: Norma L. Collon
Age: 90
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: October 02, 2013
Date of Birth: April 21, 1923
Date of Passing: September 25, 2013
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Keeping with Norma's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 11am. at St. Paul Episcopal Church of Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Elsa Pressentin. Interment will be in Colfax Cemetery. Norma's family will receive visitors at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be offered to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Surviving are 2 sons; Bill Collon of Rochester Hills and Tom Collon of Bad Axe. A niece; Barb (Brian) Brockie of Jackson. 2 nephews; John (Maureen) Huston of Venice, FL. and Pete (Linda) Huston of Howell. She was predeceased by a sister; Marion Huston.
Norma l. Collon age 90 of Bad Axe, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 25 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on April 21, 1923 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Albert and Ann (Nelson) Hass. She married William T. Collon on April 6, 1946 in St. Paul Episcopal Church of Bad Axe. He preceded her in death in February of 1974. Norma was a member of the Bad Axe High School Class of 1941 and the Alma College Class of 1945. She taught school at Elkton Elementary and George E. Green Elementary School for 23 years.
Name: Judith Faye Gaeth
Age: 69
Hometown: Pigeon, Mi
Funeral Date: September 28, 2013
Date of Birth: December 26, 1943
Date of Passing: September 25, 2013
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Stewart, pastor, and retired pastor Alger T. Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pigeon District Library or Mid-Michigan Hospital. VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Friday, September 27 2-8 p.m. AND AT SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Saturday, September 28 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Laura Gaeth of Cass City; grandsons, Cole, Charlie, and Owen; her sister, Marilyn Elenbaum of Pigeon; John “Jack” Gaeth; nephew, Randy (TJ) Elenbaum; nieces Cathy (Brent) Stoeckle and Shelley Elenbaum; several great nieces and nephews; and family friend, Tammy Elenbaum.
Judith Faye “Judy” Gaeth, 69 of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Born in Pigeon on December 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Vern and Irene M. (Haist) Thick and was a graduate of Laker High School. She married John “Jack” Gaeth in Pigeon. Judy loved working as a courier as well as numerous other jobs at the Co-op Elevator in Pigeon and enjoyed all the dear friends she had there. Family was special to her, and she was so proud of her son and daughter-in-law as well as her grandchildren, Cole, Charlie, and Owen. Cole and Judy were big fans of the Detroit Tigers. She would cut out newspaper articles about Cabrera and Verlander and send them to him. She loved spending time babysitting for Charlie and Owen. Judy liked going to the farm where she enjoyed watching the crop harvests-especially the beet harvest. She also loved going to the cottage and sitting by the water which was so peaceful to her. Judy loved making animal sugar cookies for her family and friends, and always decorated them for each holiday occasion. At family get-togethers, Judy always took something special, such as strawberry dessert, chocolate dump cake or stuffed mushrooms. Judy also enjoyed canning pickles. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Pigeon.
Name: William J. Shaw
Age: 77
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: July 07, 1936
Date of Passing: September 25, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 PM Friday, September 27 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton with interment in Grandlawn Cemetery, by his parents. Memorials may be given to the Pigeon VFW.
Surviving are nephew John (Louise) Ulrich; niece, Shawna (Dave) Makielski and great nephews, Ian and Alex Wilkinson. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother in law, Bette and Charles Ulrich, great niece, Casey Ulrich.
William J. Shaw Jr.,77 of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, September 25, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. He was born in Ypsilanti on July 7, 1936 to the late William and Helen “Bunny” (Hutchinson) Shaw. After high school, Bill served two terms in the United States Army. Bill worked as a plumber several years down state before moving to the Thumb in the early seventies. He was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Caseville. Bill was a great help and friend to many people; his wit and humor will be greatly missed. The family would like to express their gratitude to Bill’s special friends, Jane Rosenall, Bill Bollinger, Linda Yantis, Al Collison, and many more. Their time, assistance, and friendship went above and beyond. We can never thank them enough.
Name: Wilma Williams
Age: 92
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: September 30, 2013
Services will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bad Axe First Methodist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Phil Tousley, pastor. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetary. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. or Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Survived by: 2 sons – Daniel (Cynthia) Williams of Alvarado, TX. Randy Williams of Bad Axe. 4 daughters – Joanne (Terry) Renn of Pigeon. Connie (Walter) Dubs of Elkton. Jaette (Lance) Rumsey of Bad Axe. Sally (Vince) Pearl of Bad Axe. 2 sisters – Mary Louise Wichert of Frankfort. Marlene Murdock of Bad Axe. 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson Predeceased by: 1 son David Williams. 1 sister – Betty Haley. 2 brothers – Harvey Murdock and Bill Murdock.
Wilma Williams of Bad Axe passed away at the age of 92 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on May 2, 1921 in Bad Axe, daughter of George and Mabel (Rapson) Murdock. She married Erwin Williams on April 5, 1941 in the former Colfax United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2001. Wilma was employed for several years at Dibble’s 5 &10 in Bad Axe. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, ad being active in a variety in a variety of groups at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church.
Name: Thomas E. Holmes
Age: 71
Hometown: Hume Township, MI
Funeral Date: September 28, 2013
Date of Birth: June 07, 1942
Date of Passing: September 23, 2013
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, September 28, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 8 PM Friday and after 10 AM Saturday. Memorials may be directed to St. Clair Shores Fire Dept., Alzheimer’s Assn. or Vietnam Vet’s and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Patricia; his children, Bob (Carol) Holmes of St. Clair Shores, April (Dennis) Fohey of Farmington Hills, Lee (Anne) Holmes of East China Twp., Amy (John Pettenger) Galka of Caseville and Allen (Erika) Holmes of Westland; nine grandchildren, Brittany (Branden), Ashley, Bonnie, Colin, Ally, Abby, Miranda, Zachary and Madelyn and a great granddaughter Bella. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Samyn.
Thomas E. “Moose” Holmes, age 71 of Hume Twp. near Oak Beach died Monday evening, September 23, at Scheurer Hospital following a massive heart attack. He was born June 7, 1942, in Detroit to the late Lawrence and Leona (Boike) Holmes and grew up in the St. Clair Shores area. He attended Lakeview High School of St. Clair Shores and graduated in 1960. On August 4, 1962, he was united in marriage to Patricia F. Sill at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores. They lived in Roseville for several years, then in 1966 they moved to Gross Pointe Woods. In 1996, they moved to their cottage in Hume Twp. Moose was employed, starting while in high school, with Chatham’s Grocery chain 11 years and Ford Motor, Detroit for a time, and then took a position with the Department of Public Works in the city of Gross Pointe Woods. He retired in 1992, with 25 years of services. He was a member of the Caseville Eagles, U & I Club in Port Austin. Moose was an avid bowler enjoying many friendly games with his family and on leagues. He was involved with his children, coaching little league and had been very active in the Jaycees playing Santa for many years.
Name: Raymond G. Murray
Age: 86
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: September 26, 2013
Date of Birth: October 02, 1929
Date of Passing: September 23, 2013
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Ubly with graveside military honors. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 1:30-9:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00-10:00 am. There will be a parish vigil service Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been requested to Ubly Thumb Veterans Organization Post #1, Ubly VFW Zurek Graham Post 6965 or Allied Veterans Council. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to share your memories with Raymond’s family.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Thelma of Ubly; 6 daughters, Linda M. (Gerry) Volz of Fairview, Diane K. (Dennis) Smalley of Ubly, Karen J. (Leo) Escarcega of Mount Shasta California, Barbara J. Murray and husband Robert Babiszewski of Ubly, Brenda A. Murray of Stone Mountain Georgia, Joyce F. (Edward) Matthews of Benicia California; 1 son, Thomas P. (Sharon) Murray of Ubly; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; 1 brother, John J. Murray of Ubly; 2 sisters, Phyllis A. (Vincent) Roggenbuck of Snover and Jean E. Messing of Juneau Alaska; brother in-law, Bernard Armstead; sister in-law Rosemary Armstead both of Bad Axe. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Edward R. Murray and infant grandson Kyle R. Volz, 2 brothers, Clements and Harold, 2 sisters Grace M. Murray and Marjorie R. Abraham: his in-laws, Patricia Murray, Alvertia Hiller, Madelyn Hiller, Leroy Messing and Raymond Armstead.
He was born on October 2, 1926 in Ubly to the late Thomas P. and Josephine P. (Maurer) Murray. He married Thelma Armstead on October 4, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Raymond attended Ubly Community School and Ag School. Raymond was a farmer and then an egg buyer for 16 years. He delivered Rainbow Bread for 7 years. Raymond also worked at Carmet for 10 years and Gemini Plastics for 6 years. Raymond was a World War II Veteran serving in the Army from 1945-1947. He was a member of Ubly TVO Post #1, Ubly VFW Zurek Graham Post 6965 and Allied Veterans Council. He was a current member of Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Catholic Church in Ubly where he served as an usher. Raymond was a Detroit Lions and Tigers fan. He also enjoyed reading, bird watching and driving Michigan roads.
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