Name: Angus J Booms
Age: 83
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: October 12, 2024
Funeral Mass for Angus will be Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, of the Holy Apostles Parish.Burial will follow in the SSPP Church Cemetery. Visitation for Angus will be Friday, from 2-8pm 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. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his children: Rosaline (Peter) Vitale of Clinton Township, Rochelle (Gene) Vogel of Minden City, Randy (Betsy) Booms of Jenison, Bradley (Mary) Booms of Harbor Beach, Brian (Kelly) Booms of Harbor Beach, 12 grandchildren: Nick Vitale and Sarah (Julian) Santana, Kayla (Nick) Stone, Melissa (Ryan) Bischer, Jesse (Maddie) Vogel, Alisha and Collin Booms, Arika and Andrea Booms, Mason (Ashley) Booms, Molly (Levi) Booms, Emily (Adam) Booms-Lewis, 3 great grandchildren: Chloe and Claire Bischer, John Edward Booms, sisters: Eleanor Woolridge of Eastpointe, Irene (Richard) Lemanski of Harbor Beach, sister-in-law Bertha Booms of Harbor Beach, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Theresa, wife, Judy Booms, and siblings: Melvin (Esther) Booms, Eugene Booms, Vincent Booms, Ralph Booms, Beatrice (Bill) Bishop, Gladys (Ira) Wrubel, Gertrude (Ty) Salowitz, Annabell (Bernard) Wruble, Marie (Don) Lange and brother-in-law Clarence Woolridge.
Angus J. Booms, age 83 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital - Macomb. He was born on October 11, 1940, in Harbor Beach to the late Frank and Theresa (Tenbusch) Booms. He and Judy Messing were united in marriage on August 24, 1963 in Ruth. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2016. Angus was a farmer all his life. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Ruth Council.
Name: Louanne Ruth Sattler
Age: 70
Hometown: Bay City
Funeral Date: October 10, 2024
Date of Birth: January 26, 1954
Date of Passing: October 07, 2024
Funeral Home: Gephart Funeral Home
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at McLaren Bay Region ICU for the outstanding care and compassion they provided Louanne. At the request of Louanne, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Pastor Zach Steinke. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, Louanne’s wishes would like to consider donations to Mt. Olive Lutheran church or to Gift of life.
Louanne is survived by her daughter, Beth Sattler; sister-in-law’s, Neila Collison, Pat Worth, Mary McGuire, Madeline Wright and Michelle Jackson and her family; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Louanne is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Sattler; brothers, Frederick Collison and Dale Collison; sister-in-law, Delores Collison; and brother-in-law, Richard Sattler.
Louanne passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 70. She was born January 26, 1954 to the late Floyd and Irma (Jacob) Collison in Pigeon, Michigan. Louanne was confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Bern). She graduated from Laker High school in 1972. On October 21, 1978 she married the love of her life Gene Sattler. Louanne was employed by Compassionate Care Home Health Care for more than 20 years. She was a devoted member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Louanne enjoyed bowling, sewing and was very social, she loved talking to her friends.
Name: Mark E Moninski
Age: 63
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 11, 1960
Date of Passing: October 06, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A private graveside service will be at Caseville Twp Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Mark is survived by his wife Kathleen; son Marc; step-sons Jason, Nick (Jessica) and Joe; grandchildren Cedar, MacKenzie, and Isaac; brother Ted (Olya); niece Linda (Allen) and nephew Michael. He was preceded in death by his sisters Christine and Sandra.
Mark E. Moninski, 63, of Caseville passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. Mark was born December 11, 1960 in Detroit to the late Thaddeus and Eugenia (Kolletta) Moninski. He graduated from De La Salle High School and moved to Alaska for several years near his brother’s family. He married Kathleen Kruemmer on April 30, 1989 in Warren. He worked at Tata Technologies in Detroit until 2020, where he enjoyed traveling for work and the camaraderie of his co-workers. He moved from Detroit to Caseville in 2003. He enjoyed yard work, going to the gym (especially handball and cardio), cross-country skiing, and playing trumpet.
Name: Tonda Sue Slater
Age: 63
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: October 10, 2024
Date of Birth: June 09, 1961
Date of Passing: October 06, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 5:00pm Thursday, October 10th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Visitation will begin at 2:00pm and continue until the time of the service.
Tonda is survived by her husband John Strong; daughters Nicole (Derek) Hewitt of Bad Axe and Tiffany Hewitt of Bad Axe; grandchildren Dasia, Benjamin, Piper, Jaxon, Penelope, Arthur and Dreke; sister Shirley Nichols of Roscommon; brothers Dan (Sue) Griggs of Sandusky and Dave Griggs of Owendale; and her beloved cat Six.
Tonda Sue Slater, 63, of Bad Axe, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Corewell Health in Royal Oak. Tonda was born June 9, 1961 in Bad Axe to the late Leonard and Betty (Gotham) Griggs. She worked as a bartender at Frank’s Plaza in Bad Axe. She enjoyed crafting, music, traveling with her husband, the outdoors and all things cat.
Name: Chris J McNeil Sr
Age: 38
Hometown: Deckerville
Funeral Date: Not Available
There will be a memorial service for Chris at a later date.
He is survived by his wife Bobbi; two sons Chris J. McNeil Jr of Bad Axe and Christopher Cooney of Port Huron; two daughters, Taralynn McNeil of Bad Axe and Abagail McNeil of Deckerville; parents Gary and Veronica McNeil Jr. of Bad Axe; two brothers, Bruce E. McNeil Sr. and Dean A. McNeil both of Bad Axe; and one sister Casandra (Brock) McLellan of Bad Axe and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by one sister Penny M. McNeil.
Chris J. McNeil Sr., age 38, of Deckerville, formerly of Bad Axe, died unexpectedly Saturday October 5, 2024. He was born July 11, 1986 Chris was the son of Gary and Veronica (Moore) McNeil Jr. Chris grew up in Huron County attended Harbor Beach High School class of 2005. He worked at various dairy farms in Huron and Sanilac Counties. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, metal detecting and video games. On August 16, 2012, he married Bobbi Fisher in Port Huron.
Name: Constance “Busha” Ornowski
Age: 74
Hometown: Filion
Funeral Date: October 08, 2024
Connie’s family will receive guests for visitation on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 2 – 7 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Connie is survived by her husband, James Ornowski of Filion, son Michael (Julie) Ornowski of Filion, grandchildren Cory Ornowski of Bay City and Abigail Ornowski of Kinde. She is also survived by her sister Marie Kozlowski and her sister-in-law Marge Koroleski. She was preceded in death by her son Tony, her siblings Gloria, Doris, Rita, JoAnn, Jerry, and Jonny.
Constance “Busha” Ornowski, age 74, of Filion passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on March 7, 1950 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Wisneski) Koroleski. She married James Ornowski on September 29, 1972 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dwight Twp. Connie was a 1968 Graduate of North Huron Schools. She worked at Hamill Mfg. for several years. She then worked as a care giver and arranging for estate sales. Connie loved spending time with family and friends. She was an avid bingo payer and was best known for her passion of canning pickles and tomatoes. Connie also had a love for holiday decorations and lighting. She was a very caring and giving person.
Name: June Schaffer
Age: 75
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: October 26, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11 am at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. June’s family will receive guests for visitation on Saturday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am at the church. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
June is survived by two children, Bryan (Angie) Pitcavage of Eau Claire, WI and Theresa Pitcavage of Murray, KY. As well as step-children, David (Julie) Schaffer of Kentucky, Chuck Winchester, and Christi Winchester Schultz. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Samantha (Tanner) Berg of Eau Claire, WI, Charlie (Savannah) Pitcavage of Eau Claire, WI, Alieya Hupe of AZ, Nicole Warren of AZ, Ashley, Kathleen, and Christopher “CJ” Schaffer of KY. Great-grandchildren, Liam, Kenny, Bently, Emily, Payton. Her brother, Ronald (Shirley) Fitchett. Sisters-in-law, Beverly Fitchett, Delores Mitchell, and Katherine Hadaway. She was much loved by many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death by her husband James Schaffer. Sisters, Dorothy Schmitt, Violet (James) Wells, Mary Hadaway. Brothers, Larry Fitchett, Donny Fitchett, Danny Fitchett, Dale Fitchett, Robert Mitchell, Tom Hadaway and Dave Hadaway.
June Schaffer, age 75, of Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region following a short illness. She was born on March 13, 1949, daughter of the late Orville and Margaret (Goodfellow) Fitchett. June was multi-talented with a “bring it on” attitude. She became a beautician, and she worked under others and fulfilled her dream of owning her own shop. She was also a talented seamstress, anything from wedding and prom dresses to upholstery, she could do it. She went on to make many beautiful quilts. She married Jim Schaffer on December 27, 2003.…and not only rode along on his trips in his 18 wheeler, but she got her CDL and shared in driving the 18 wheeler.
Name: Dorothy Jean Rathje
Age: 88
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: October 05, 2024
Date of Birth: September 06, 1936
Date of Passing: October 01, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, October 5th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Linkville with Rev. Chris Suggitt officiating. Burial will be in the Caseville Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Linkville.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 66 years Kenneth; daughters Connie (William Roemer) Sutter-Roemer of Deford and Christine (Gerald) Morris of Beaverton; sons Kenneth Rathje Jr of Alexandria, Virginia and John (Kristin) Rathje of Ypsilanti; grandchildren Dr. David (Dr. Jyoti) Sutter Jr of Ann Arbor, Zachary (Samantha) Sutter of Unionville, Donald (Amanda) Kingry of Beaverton, Daniel (Danielle) Kingry of Beaverton, Alex Van Buren of Beaverton, Dr. Jason (Kathryn) Rathje of Fort Hunt, VA, Dr. Elizabeth Rathje (Joseph Borges) of West Medford, MA, Christopher Rathje (Maddie Beck) of Philadelphia, PA, John (Dr. Erin) Rathje of Cincinnati, OH, Anna (Melvin Guilamo) Rathje-Guilamo of Boston, MA, Stephen Rathje (Sami Palermo) of Houston, TX, Sarah Rathje (Dakota Huey) of Cincinnati, OH; step-grandchildren Christina (Chris) Bedore of Unionville, Tressa Roemer of Unionville, Darlene Taylor of Ohio and Michael Ladyzhensky of Rye, NY; 15 great-grandchildren, 11 step great-grandchildren and 2 step great-great-grandchild; sister Elaine Gayari of Owendale; brother Lee Drummond of Sterling Heights; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Doris Haney; brother-in-law Ron Gayari; sister-in-law Dorothy Drummond and 2 step-grandsons William Roemer Jr and Patrick Morris.
Dorothy Jean (Drummond) Rathje, 88, of Caseville, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Dorothy was born September 6, 1936 in Bad Axe to the late Roy and Ruth (Faupel) Drummond. She married Kenneth W. Rathje on October 26, 1957. Dorothy attended Maxwell School, Pigeon Elementary and graduated from Pigeon High School in 1954. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Alma College in 1958 and two Master’s Degrees from Saginaw Valley State University. She was an Elementary teacher in Saginaw area schools for 30 years, retiring from Bethlehem Lutheran School in 1996, after 25 years. She moved to Caseville in 1998. Dorothy was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church for 34 years and was currently a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Linkville where she was a greeter and on the New Building Committee. She was also a member and former secretary of the Ladies Aid Society and a VBS teacher. She was a member of the Saginaw, Huron and Michigan Democratic Party and was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1976 in New York City which nominated Jimmy Carter for President of the United States. She was a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer for local and national disasters and a volunteer at Owen-Gage High School, where her daughter Connie was a teacher.
Name: Glen Raymond Menzel
Age: 65
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: October 04, 2024
Date of Birth: February 04, 1959
Date of Passing: September 29, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, October 4th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh with Rev. Thom Garrison officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Visitation will be 2-8 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family.
He is survived by his wife Gail; sons Dewayne, Adam and Lou (Kim); grandchildren Chase and Cassidy; sisters Harriet (Jim) Bruce and Dorothy Deming and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Audrey Stagray.
Glen Raymond Menzel, 65, of Bay Port, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon. Glen was born February 4, 1959 in Pigeon to the late Raymond and Vera Menzel. He graduated from Laker High School in 1978. He married Gail Flamion on August 20, 1988 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Glen worked various jobs, retiring from Walbro Corp. in 2022. He enjoyed going to estate and yard sales, gardening, hunting and fishing and visiting with the people he encountered on his drives around the area.
Name: Gertrude Schlehuber Sorenson
Age: 95
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: October 03, 2024
Date of Birth: November 29, 1928
Date of Passing: September 28, 2024
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 5 – 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Thursday at the church from 9 am until the service time at 10 am. A scripture service will be offered at 7:30 at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
She was preceded in death by her husband Nick, son Mike, grandson Stevie, brothers Alfred (Blanche) Schlehuber, Carl (Dorothy) Schlehuber, and Bernard Schlehuber, sisters Alma (Robert) Tamlyn, Annie (Bill) Bentgen, and Mary (Alan) Shaw; also brothers-in-law Albert (Irma) Sorensen, Wally (Charlene) Sorensen, and sisters-in-law Nan (James) Masaway, and Editha (Ralph) Ritter. Surviving are three sons Tim (Jane) Sorenson, Jerry (Terry) Sorenson, and Pat (Susan) Sorenson. Grandchildren, Jake, Tim, Chris, Tom, Jennifer, Sean, Branden, Nate, Rachel, Dave, and Abby. Great grandchildren Axel, Matthew, Avery, and Ellie and many nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law Paul (Mary Ellen) Sorensen. The family would like to thank Courtney Manor and Heartland Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to their mother/grandmother and to special friend Pauline Goretski who checked in and provided holy communion. One of our fondest memories of Gigi when parting from gatherings was when we would say, “I love you.,” her response was, “I love you more.”
Gertrude (Gert/Gigi) Schlehuber Sorenson died peacefully at Courtney Manor on September 28, 2024. She was 95 years old. She was born in Moran, Michigan on November 29, 1928, the daughter of the late Fred and Louise (Becker) Schlehuber. She was raised in Moran and graduated from Our Lady of the Straits Girls School. (She was most proud of this.) She married Howard (Nick) Sorenson on September 3,1947 at Immaculate Conception Church in Moran. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1990. Gert was a member of Sacred Heart Church (St. Hubert) in Bad Axe. Gertie worked many different jobs. She was most happy when she worked at Huron Memorial Hospital as an OR Tech. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed many hobbies over the years such as gardening, tending her flower beds, and cooking and baking for family gatherings. The grandkids have many fond memories of baking with Gigi.
Name: Robert Van Erp
Age: 78
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: September 24, 1946
Date of Passing: September 28, 2024
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Per Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor. Checks made payable RMHC of Ann Arbor. RMHC Ann Arbor, 1600 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan (McRae). His children, Amy (Paul ) Britz of Flint, Stacy (Rex) Hastey of Oklahoma, Chuck (Debi) Van Erp of Cass City, Angie (Chris) Guza of Ubly, Karen (Kevin) Romzek of Ubly, Dale (Lindsey) Van Erp of Bad Axe and Carla (Randy) Hill of Allendale. Grandchildren, Paul and Josh Britz, Abbie, Grant and John Guza, Sarah and Laura Romzek, Calvin and Thomas Van Erp, and Olivia and Mason Hill. Also survived by three sisters, Mary Kubacki, Florence (Norman) Briolat, and Evelyn Schadd. Sister-in-law, Kay Van Erp and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Al, and Bill Van Erp. Three sisters, Marcella Campbell, Dorothy Schmidt and Agnes Zawilinski. Brothers-in-law, W.J. Campbell, Walter Zawilinski, Bob Schmidt, Al Kubacki, Earl Shadd and Richard McRae. Sisters-in-law, Carol Van Erp, Ruth Ann Van Erp and Laurie McRae. His parents, Fritz and Helen Van Erp. In-laws, Ken and Laura McRae. Bob’s family would like to thank his care givers and Compassus Hospice for their excellent care.
Robert Van Erp passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at home following a long battle with a form of Parkinsons’s Disease. Bob was a member of Good Sheperd Parish – St. Columbkille Catholic Church. He was a lifelong farmer in Sheridan Township until his illness forced him to retire. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and being a member of a bowling league in his younger years. Bob also liked to hunt fox and coyote, along with taking his hunting dogs to McKinley to train them on bear.
Name: Marguerite “Peggy” Roestel
Age: 82
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: October 02, 2024
Date of Birth: January 23, 1942
Date of Passing: September 27, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Wednesday, October 2nd at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church - Berne with Rev. Steve Neuman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church - Berne.
Peggy is survived by her children James (Teresa) of Battle Creek, Lynn (Matt) Sorrell of Hudsonville, Beth (Norm) Myers of Vicksburg and Angie (Tim) First of Mattawan; grandchildren Haley, Katie (Marcus), Austin, Zach, Ashley, Henry, Charlotte, Brady, and Claire; sisters Joyce (Richard) Pedler and Patty (Tom) Davis; and sister-in-law Margie (Mike) Stevenson. She was preceded in death by her brother Glenn Johnson.
Marguerite “Peggy” Roestel, 82, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at Hawthorne Landing Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. Peggy was born January 23, 1942 in Detroit to the late Glenn and Evelyn (Olinger) Johnson. In 1960 she graduated from Pigeon High School. She married Donald J. Roestel on December 2, 1961 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church - Berne; he preceded her in death on September 10, 2017. She ran a hair salon out of her home called “Peggy’s Cut and Curl,” and was well known for her cake decorating business. She was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church - Berne, President of St. John’s Women’s Society and Chat and Chew. She enjoyed gardening, camping, bowling and time spent with her family and card club friends.
Name: Harry Edward Schmidt
Age: 76
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Ed is survived by his sister, Karen (William) Strozeski of Pt. Austin, his niece Jennifer (Todd) Sosnoski of Bad Axe, nephew, Todd (Janna) Strozeski of Romeo, great-nephew, Dylan Sosnoski of Ubly, great-niece, Kaitlyn Sosnoski of Batavia, OH.
Harry Edward Schmidt, age 76, of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1948 in Bad Axe, son of the late Harry W. and Genevieve (Parks) Schmidt. Ed was the owner/operator of Recreation Unlimited in Bad Axe. He was the crew chief of the Varsity Auto Group – 22 Late Model Race Team. He worked for Clarity McDowell Patton and her husband Mark McDowell Patton and they became very special friends. The family would like to thank them for the special care they gave Ed in his time of need. Ed had his own racecar at one time. Racing was his passion
Name: Margaret Jones
Age: 96
Hometown: Deckerville
Funeral Date: September 28, 2024
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Deckerville Hospital Auxiliary; Smile Train; or The Macular Degeneration Association. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday September 27 at Apsey Funeral Home, Deckerville, Michigan; and on Saturday September 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Palms, Michigan. Services will be held at St. Patrick Church in Palms, Michigan on Saturday September 28 at 11:30. Interment will be at Downing Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday September 28 in Deckerville, Michigan.
She is survived by her children, Bruce (Ellen), Susan (Jacques Paquette), Kathleen, Pamela (Bill McIntyre), Maureen (Dennis Higgins), Robert (Andrea), Richard (Lia), and Margaret (Robert Rayer); grandchildren Veronica (Robert) Moyer and Gregory (Shannon) Lampron (Pam); Alison, Ilana and Jared (Kathy); Kyla (Matthew Chrest), Monique, Camillah, Arthur, and Alexander (Richard); Jackson and Jesse Mae (Margo); Daniel (Robert); great-grandchildren Desmond and McKenna (Veronica); and sister Mary Drahnak. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Bruce, sisters Anne and Helen, brothers Steve, Joseph, Frank, Anthony, Edward, Cyril, and Edward, and dear cousins of Bruce, Jack Willis and Margaret Evans.
Margaret Jones completed 96 years of joy-filled earthly service early on Wednesday morning September 25, 2024, slipping away quietly while surrounded by loving family. Margaret was born to Anthony and Suzanna (Semian) Pavelko in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania on May 26, 1928. She met her husband Bruce in Washington, D.C. while volunteering for the USO during World War II, and they spent the next 6 decades farming together, dancing, playing cards, and traveling the world. Margaret never hesitated to lend a hand and found great pleasure in comforting friends and neighbors in their time of need, sharing her resources and time freely. Countless hours were spent around her kitchen table enjoying the fruits of her labor and good conversation. Her talent for entertaining knew no bounds as she tackled cooking for family graduations and weddings with ease. Somehow amidst raising 8 children and working the farm she found time to volunteer, playing the organ and leading choir at St. Patrick’s Parish, supporting the Deckerville Band Boosters, Deckerville Hospital Auxiliary, American Cancer Society, and American Heart Association.
Name: Gregory L Mixter
Age: 93
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: September 30, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11 am at St. Hubert Parish--Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 2 -8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Monday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Sunday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry or charity of the donor’s choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
He is survived by his wife, Dee of Bad axe, 6 children, 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and one sister. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. He was a God loving, grateful humble man.
On September 25, 2024, at the age of 93, a very sweet, kind, loving man was called home to heaven. Gregory L. Mixter (Gramps) died at his home in Bad Axe, Michigan. He was born May 9, 1931 in Ubly, Michigan. He was the son of Loris and Leona (Richards) Mixter. Early in his life the family moved to the Richards farm near Ruth. He was a graduate of the OLLH Catholic School “Class of 49”. He met and married the true love of his life, Dolores Weber. The good Lord blessed them with 6 children: Pat (Gary) Grifka of Rhode Island, Barb (Clarence) Wolschlager of Bad Axe, Mary Lee (Jeff) Mazure of Traverse City, Judy (Mike) Oberski of Port Huron, Steven (Sherry) Mixter of Howell, and Paul (Corina) Mixter of Frankenmuth. They began their married life on a farm near Ruth. Along with farming, Greg was a maintenance man and bus driver for the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School. He left there and went to work at the Ruth Farmers Elevator. He became known as the “gas man”. He delivered fuel and visited with his many customers, often going out in the middle of the night to take fuel to a farmer or family in need, at no extra charge. At the station, you drove in, the bell rang, he came out, said hi, asked about the family and pumped your .30 cent per gallon gas while washing your windshield. After a few years, he was promoted to manager of the petroleum division. He helped design and build a new gas station that is still in use today. He was very proud of the new station. After 30 some years, he retired from there. Saying goodbye to their special life in Ruth, they moved to Bad Axe. There, they built a new home and a very happy retirement life. He worked part time with Gemini Plastics driving truck for a few years for “something to do!” Greg loved spending time with his family – playing cards, traveling and boy could he dance, especially the waltz. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and mowing lawn. He could be seen taking care of their yard winter, spring, summer and fall! He was a lifelong sports fan, attending his kids and grandkids sporting events faithfully. He was a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan! He was always very active in his church, doing whatever was asked of him.
Name: Joanne Beachy
Age: 89
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: September 30, 2024
Date of Birth: July 21, 1935
Date of Passing: September 24, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Monday, September 30th at Michigan Ave. Mennonite Church with Rev. Scot Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Michigan Ave. Mennonite Church or to the family.
She is survived by her loving daughter Brenda Beachy (Michael), her sons Murray (Robin) Beachy and Bethanne Beachy (Curt), and Timothy Beachy, and her treasured grandchildren, Dwight, Nicole, Brandon, Brody, Bailee, Benjamin, Brooklyn, Makenna, Seth, Garet, Westin, and Kyle; and 12 beautiful great-grandchildren, who will continue to carry forward her spirit and love. She is also survived by her brother Duane (Janet) Caister. Joanne now joins her beloved husband, Eldon Beachy, her son, Mike Beachy, and her daughter, Jody Beachy, her parents Wilford and Mary (Schweister) Caister, and siblings Arthur Caister, Mary Lou Pallas, and Janet Schwannecke in eternal rest. In honor of Joanne’s remarkable spirit, her family kindly asks that those attending her celebration of life wear red—her favorite color—a symbol of the boldness and vitality with which she lived. As we gather to celebrate Joanne’s life, let us remember her not with sorrow but with joy, knowing that her journey continues beyond this world. She leaves behind an indelible mark on our hearts and a reminder that love, kindness, and passion are the truest legacies one can leave. “See y’all at the ball.”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joanne Beachy, 89, of Caseville, a vibrant soul who left this world on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in Pigeon. Joanne's life was a kaleidoscope of love, laughter, and light, touching everyone fortunate enough to know her. From her earliest days, Joanne embraced life with an unmatched spirit and grace. She poured her heart into every endeavor, sharing her gifts generously with family, friends, and the community. Her home was a sanctuary filled with warmth, Avon, creativity, and endless love. Whether through a kind word, an infectious laugh, or the sparkle in her eyes, Joanne made the world brighter, and her legacy of compassion will live on through the many lives she touched. Known for her incredible green thumb, Joanne had a way of nurturing life even in the toughest of circumstances—she could grow flowers in cement, turning even the most unlikely places into something beautiful. Her strength, resilience, and kindness will forever inspire us to live our own lives with the same authenticity and joy that defined hers.
Name: Craig Jahn
Age: 56
Hometown: Bay City
Funeral Date: October 01, 2024
Date of Birth: November 20, 1967
Date of Passing: September 24, 2024
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Craig will be Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 12 noon at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski officiating. Burial will follow in OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Craig will be on Tuesday, at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at noon. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to OLLH Church or the OLLH School. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Craig is survived by his mother Mary Ann Jahn of Port Hope, brothers: Chris (Sheryl) Jahn of Port Hope, Corey (Lisa) Jahn of Harrison, Tennessee, Casey (Tina) Jahn of Harbor Beach, nephews and nieces: Monica, Michael, Dylan, Tristan, Kelby, Mason, Parker, Mariah, and great niece, Ava.
Craig Jahn, age 56 of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at his home under hospice care. He was born on November 20, 1967 in Harbor Beach, to Mary Ann (Geiger) Jahn and the late Fred Jahn. Over the years, Craig worked at various jobs, most recently working at the Carriage House Nursing Facility. He enjoyed dancing, especially to polka music. He was an avid Polkfa Festival enthusiast, and enjoyed socializing with his friends at such events. He liked to play dominos, and had an eye to decorate, especially around Christmas time. He loved the holidays, seeing the Mackinac Bridge, and was great with landscaping. He enjoyed being with friends and family.
Name: Maureen Gail Millgard
Age: 82
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 17, 1941
Date of Passing: September 23, 2024
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will be in Pt. Austin Township Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Gail is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Duane) Weber of Pt. Austin and Sheryl Jo (the late Don Koroleski) of Filion, son Brian (Carol) Millgard of Pt. Austin. A sister, Renee (Larry) Pulcer of Harbor Beach. Brothers-in-law, Philip McBride of Elkton and Owen Sommerfeld of Traverse City. Sister-in-law, Loraine Ross of Brolingbrook, IL. Cousin, Linda (Dale) Oeschger of Bay Port. Six grandchildren, April (Rob) Ellery, Kirsten Champagne and her fiancé Doug Birchfield, Mike Young and fiancée Tiaja McKnight, Brad Young and fiancée Heather Galat, Bryan Koroleski and Jill Koroleski. Nine great-grandchildren, Raymond, Brendan, Blake, Isabelle, Kailen, Collin, Keira, Riley, and Shaelyn, and many nieces and nephews that were very special to her. Gail was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Millgard, son Jeffrey Millgard, son-in-law, Donald Koroleski, sisters, Deanna Sommerfeld, Charlene McBride, Lori Parker and Bonnie Gottschalk. Brother-in-law, Ralph Gottschalk. Sister-in-law, Arlene Hasler. Brother-in-law, Fred Hasler and brother-in-law, Bill Ross.
Maureen Gail Millgard, age 82 of Port Austin, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord Jesus on Monday, September 23, 2024, following a brief illness. Known to family and friends as “Gail”, she was born on December 17, 1941 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Alex and Beulah (Leckenby) Parker. Gail was united in marriage to James C. Millgard on July 24, 1964. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2020. Gail graduated from Bad Axe High School and went on to nursing school, eventually owning and running her own adult foster care home, New Beginnings in Filion. Prior to that, she worked many years for Hammil Manufacturing, Sunny Acres, Dr. Lockard’s office nurse, Northgate Menswear, and Kritzmans Clothing store. Gail was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved family, friends, her animals, painting, crocheting, antiquing, fishing, and was an avid reader.
Name: Larry Harwood
Age: 79
Hometown: Port Hope
Funeral Date: September 28, 2024
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28th at St. John's Lutheran Church- 4527 Second St. Port Hope at 9:00am with a Memorial Service at 10am. Memorial contributions can be made to the Blue Water Hospice Home. Cremation arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home. Jowett Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Harwood Family. View obituary and share memories at www.jowettfuneralhome.com
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Joyce. His brother, Gary Harwood. His children, Rick (Heather) Harwood, Kari Ann (Chris) VerEllen, and Randy (Colleen) Harwood. Grandchildren: Nick VerEllen, Stephanie VerEllen, Andrew Harwood, Miranda Parish, Ryan (Brooke) VerEllen, Eric VerEllen, Brandon Harwood, and Randy Harwood Jr. Great-grandchildren: Lillian VerEllen, Konner VerEllen, Lauren Furne, Quinn VerEllen, and Margo VerEllen. Brothers-in-law: Artie (Betty) Sengstock, and Daryl (Kim) Sengstock. Sisters-in-law: Brenda (Butch) Friedland, Elaine (Roy) Reinke, Lola Smith, Darla Pankow, and Deanna May. And, of course, his very-favored dog, Luigi. Larry was preceded in death by his parents: Glenn and Jane (Kiefer) Harwood. Parents-in-law: Art and Lena Sengstock. Brothers: Neil, Gene, and Hugh Harwood. Sisters: Shirley and Karen Harwood. Brothers-in-law: Ponch (Alan) Pankow, Robert Smith, and Dan May. Sisters-in-law: Beatrice (Hugh) Harwood and Barbara (Gary) Harwood He will definitely be missed by all who knew and loved him
Larry Harwood, 79, of Port Hope, Michigan, passed away on September 22, 2024, surrounded by many of his loving family after a very brief illness. Larry was born on May 11, 1945 to Glenn and Jane Harwood. He graduated from Port Hope High School in 1964. He and Joyce Sengstock were married on July 24,1965, and enjoyed 59 years of marriage with three children. He found his career in truck driving with Harold McTaggart Trucking in Port Hope, eventually operating his own company, Harwood Trucking in Port Hope until his retirement. Larry was a great father and a great husband who had a great sense of humor and had a good time wherever he was. He loved bowling, singing, dancing, and even playing the spoons in his younger years. He enjoyed many years with his motorcycle friends, with whom he and Joyce spent many vacations touring much of the country. He loved cars, and he was especially proud of always having the cleanest vehicles around, and so he did auto detailing as a hobby after retirement. Enjoying lawn care, we are somewhat certain he is already signed up for his spot on the lawn care crew in Heaven.
Name: Kenneth E Kasserman
Age: 78
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: November 02, 2024
Date of Birth: February 17, 1946
Date of Passing: September 20, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be at 11:00am Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Faithway Church with a luncheon to follow at church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Faithway Church.
Ken is survived by his wife Shirley; children Jill (Dave) Crossgrove of South Carolina, Karen (Joe) Furness of Elkton, Julee Kasserman of Washington and David (Connie) Kasserman of Elkton; grandchildren Krysta, Amber, Brandon, and Chandler; great-grandson Jamie; and siblings Keith (Yvette) Kasserman, and Joyce (Patrick) Riley.
Kenneth E. Kasserman, 78, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home. Ken was born February 17, 1946 in Pigeon to the late Earl and Mayme (Bendrey) Kasserman. He graduated from Laker High School in 1964. He married Shirley Wurst on October 25, 1969 at the Pigeon First United Methodist Church. Ken was a retired crop and dairy farmer. He attended Faithway Church. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, hunting, fishing and time spent with his family.
Name: Nancy C. Steve
Age: 84
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: January 05, 1940
Date of Passing: September 20, 2024
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
No services are planned. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Nancy is survived by her brother Martin (Sandy) Hankus; nephew Scott (Diana) Hankus; and cousin Al Hankus. She was preceded in death by her daughter Cheri Lynn Hankus, brothers Gerald and Thomas Hankus and nephew Bryan Hankus.
Nancy C. Steve, 84 of Caseville, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Nancy was born January 5, 1940 in Detroit to the late John and Jeanette (Ozimkoski) Hankus. She married Robert Steve; he preceded her in death in 2004.
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