Name: Jessie June Farnum
Age: 88
Hometown: Owendale, MI.
Funeral Date: January 04, 2016
Date of Birth: June 20, 1927
Date of Passing: December 30, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Elkton Missionary Church, with Pastor Reggie Courliss officiating. Burial will be in Grant Township Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Elkton Missionary Church, Huron County Medical Care Facility, or Home and Hospice Advantage. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Sunday, January 3, 2 – 8 p.m. AND AT ELKTON MISSIONARY CHURCH, ELKTON: Monday, January 4 10 a.m. until time of service at 11
Surviving are her children, Gloria (Jerry) Laughlin of Caseville, Darwin (Kimberly) Farnum of Gilbert, Arizona, and “foster daughter,” Bonnie Perry of Bad Axe; grandchildren, Jessica and Nicholas Farnum of Gilbert, Arizona; brother, Gerald Winchester of Caro; and many dear nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willis; sisters, Norma Fournier, Beulah Hobart, Althea Lorencz, Gwendolyn Sommers, Jane Hudson, and Margaret Winchester; and brothers, John, James, William, C.L., and Carlton Winchester.
Jessie June Farnum, 88 of Owendale and Pigeon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. June was born June 20, 1927 at Gagetown, the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Andrews) Winchester. She and Willis Farnum were married at Gagetown on June 17, 1950. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2014. June and Willis resided in Owendale for 61 years, until 2011, when due to Willis’ failing health, they moved to the Rose Garden Assisted Living facility in Pigeon. June resided there until May, 2015, when due to her declining health, she became a resident of HCMCF. June loved children and was a babysitter for many children of the Owendale area. She was also a foster mother to several foster children that she and Willis took into their home, and she was a Sunday School teacher. She also worked at the Owendale school cafeteria for a few years, and was an Avon representative for many years. She loved taking care of her yard and beautiful flowers, especially roses, and was known in Owendale as the “Flower Lady.” She attended the Elkton Missionary Church in Elkton for many years.
Name: Patricia Okray Donnelly
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: September 03, 1934
Date of Passing: December 29, 2015
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A family memorial service will take place in the spring. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Donations can be made at HeartlandHospicefund.org Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Patricia is survived by her husband Harold “Bud” Donnelly of Harbor Beach, and Children: Deborah McCintock and her husband Mark of Georgia, Diane Hall of Harbor Beach, Daniel Donnelly of Bad Axe, Denese Reynolds of New Mexico, Patricia Donnelly of Harbor Beach, Margaret Ostrom and her husband Michael of California, and Michael Donnelly and his wife Melinda of Grand Rapids, 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and sister Dorothy Okray of Sarasota, Florida. She was preceded in death by a son Tom Donnelly and sister Janet Packard.
PATRICIA OKRAY DONNELLY, age 81 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at her home under hospice care, with her family at her side. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Mt. Clemens to the late John and Sophia (Lewandowski) Okray. Patricia and Harold “Bud” Donnelly were united in marriage on June 1, 1957 in Grosse Pointe. She worked for the Archdiocese of Detroit as a Pastoral Minister. Patricia was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, and enjoyed fishing, gardening and being with her grandchildren.
Name: Harold J. Deering
Age: 81
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 31, 2015
Date of Birth: May 03, 1934
Date of Passing: December 28, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
His loving wife of 59 years, Shirley (Ziel) Deering, survives him. They were married October 27th, 1956 at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon, where Harold was a longtime member and member of the church council. Together, he and Shirley had two children, Terri Deering and Connie (James) Bygland and five grandchildren: Justin and Jordon Gunden, Michelle (Matthew) Harness, Katelyn Buchholz, and Allison Bygland. Harold is also survived by his sisters, Leona (Alfred) Gorleski, Margaret Goslin, Dorothy Hensel, and Elaine (Herbert) Neurath; brother-in-law, Robert (Lucille) Ziel; and sisters-in-law, Ellen (John) Tolloff, Janet Deering, and Ruth (Douglas) Brenner. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Mollie Deering; brother, William (Margaret) Deering; sisters, Mabel (Edgar) Arnold and Alice (Edward) Glasgow; brothers-in-law, Frank Schwartz, Norman Hensel, Harold Goslin, Ralph Deering, and Roger Ziel; and sisters-in-law, Dolores (James) Smith and Sharon Ziel. The Deering family extends a special thank you to caregiver Marla Heck and to the staff of Home Sweet Home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, officiated by Rev. Timothy Loehrke. Interment will be at Cross Lutheran Cemetery. The family prefers that memorials be given to Cross Lutheran Church or the American Diabetes Association. Family and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday, December 30 from 2-8 p.m. at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, and on Thursday, December 31 at Cross Lutheran Church beginning at 10 a.m.
Harold J. “Shorty” Deering, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 after a long battle with diabetes. Harold was born May 3rd, 1934, the youngest of eight siblings. He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1951 and started working two years later with Wallace & Morley Company in the grain elevator business. After 30 years advancing in this industry, he became a partner in Agri Sales Inc. Harold was a past president of the Pigeon Lions Club as well as the Michigan Grain and Agri Dealers Association.
Name: Ruth Marie Gentner
Age: 63
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 31, 2015
Date of Birth: September 23, 1952
Date of Passing: December 28, 2015
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral mass for Ruth will be Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 12pm at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will take place at SSPP Church Cemetery in Ruth. Visitation for Ruth will be on Thursday at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 12 noon. Arrangements are being by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com. And as Monday afternoon came and the first official “winter storm” warning posted, Ruth left us with a thought to ponder: “Although the sea gets rough, the storm never last forever.”
Ruth is survived by a brother Donald Gentner of Forestville, sister’s Barbara and (Charlie) Halifax of Minden City, Jo Ann & (Kevin) Peyerk of Richmond and Mary & (Dennis) Homrich of Kinde. She is preceded in death by her parents and also by her brother David Gentner.
On Monday December 28th our dear Lord decided he needed another angel. With family by her side Ruth Marie Gentner earned her wings. Ruth was born to the late LaVerne Gentner and Shirley Gentner (Kanaby) on September 23rd 1952. Conquering breast cancer 8 years ago, she was faced with a new unforgiving cancer and fought a short but courageous battle. Ruth attended Ruth’s Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School until the 11th grade when it closed and graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1970. She worked in a wire factory in Minden City and in Harbor Beach until their closure. Her last endeavor was working in the food preparation department in Harbor Beach Hospital. Although she wasn’t sure she could ever work in a hospital, it fit her like a glove. She loved it and met a “few” very close friends. Anyone who really knew Ruth knew how big of a heart she really had. The one thing she always would say was “how much she would have loved to be a Mom.” And so as life would have it, that one obstacle wouldn’t stop her. With that she loved her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews, and any child for that matter, as if they were her own. She loved hunting in her younger years and loved to plant flowers in the spring. Ruth was dependable, caring, hard working and never missed a day of school throughout her 12 years.
Name: Irene Peters
Age: 83
Hometown: Lapeer, MI.
Funeral Date: December 31, 2015
Date of Birth: October 19, 1932
Date of Passing: December 27, 2015
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 31 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 1:00-8:00 pm and Thursday at St. Ignatius Church from 10:00 am until the mass at 11:00. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Irene’s family.
Irene is survived by two daughters, Suzann (James) Bugosh Webster of Kenmore, N.Y., Kayann (Keith) Thouin of North Branch; three sons, David (Rebecca) of Hadley, Dennis of Pontiac, Drew (Karen) of Oxford; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Kubacki of Ubly, Jean Fisher of Bad Axe; many nieces and nephews. Irene was preceded in death by an infant sister, Rose Marie.
Mrs. Irene Peters, 83 of Lapeer, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the McLaren Lapeer Regional Hospital. Irene was born October 19, 1932 in Tyre, MI to the late Ira E. and Vera (Franzel) Fisher. She married Raymond Peters on January 5, 1957 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1986. Irene was a graduate of Ubly High School. She attended one year of business school. Irene was employed at Michigan Bell in Detroit for a few years. She was then employed in the Pontiac area and eventually worked in the ticket office at the Pontiac Silverdome. Irene was a nurse’s aide at Pontiac General. She also worked the polls during elections. Irene loved to travel and spent time in Vegas, Europe, Hawaii, Hilton Head and Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading novels, puzzles and trips to the casino to take a chance at the slot machines.
Name: Martha E. Hahn Heiser
Age: 94
Hometown: Unionville, MI
Funeral Date: January 02, 2016
Date of Birth: November 03, 1921
Date of Passing: December 26, 2015
Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday January 2, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church,6356 Center Street, Unionville, Michigan. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 12:00 until the time of service. Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church Care and Share program or the Wishes of the Family. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan, 1-888-273-3553. To sign online guestbook visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard Heiser of Akron; her children Elmer (Judy) Hahn of Deford; Kay (Donald) Schuette of Elkton; Arnold Hahn, Jr. & special friend Michele of Unionville; Thomas (Judy) Hahn of Sebewaing; Elaine (Al) Horetski of Port Austin; 19 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; sisters Dorothy VanSteenhouse, Jeannette (Kenny) McLaren, Joyce Bohn and brother Larry (Vicki) VanSteenhouse, brothers-in-law Larry (Lynn) Hahn, Allen (Karen) Hahn, sisters-in-law Bertha VanSteenhouse, Mabel Hase and Lorna Hahn. Other special people include Lynette Hahn and Diane Mathis. Preceding her in death were her husband Arnold Hahn, son William Hahn and grandsons Howie & Michael; brother Robert VanSteenhouse; aunt Julia Heckroth; brothers and sisters-in-law Jim Bohn, Buck Gainsforth, Arthur Hase, Lester and Donna Fritz, Allen and Arleen McCallum, William and Violet Hahn, Jerry and Annabelle Diefenbach, Franklin and Shirley Hahn, Mamie Tabar, Betty Wing, Curtis Schitker, Lorelli Holmes, and Charles Hahn.
Martha E. Hahn Heiser, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 26, 2015 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. She was born November 3, 1921 in Unionville to Leon and Julie (Forbes) Vansteenhouse. She graduated from Unionville High School. She married Arnold L. Hahn on August 8, 1939. After Arnold preceded her in death, she was remarried to Richard Heiser in June 1974. Martha loved her Lord, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. She was a baptized member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was active in their Care and Share program. She was President of the Sebewaing VFW. She was also very artistic and loved painting pictures, sewing, flowers, and dancing.
Name: Joe Delmar Truemner
Age: 74
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 30, 2015
Date of Birth: February 28, 1941
Date of Passing: December 26, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Lee Wenskay will officiate, and burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Winsor Township. Luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the charity of donor’s choice. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com
He is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Donna Moeller, Lee (Janet) Truemner, Dale (Mary) Truemner, and June (Doug) McGlaun; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Edna Truemner.
Joe Delmar Truemner, 74 of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at his home. He was born February 28, 1941 in Winsor Township, son of Delmar J. and Edna B. (Haag) Truemner, and graduated from Pigeon High School in 1959. He received his Bachelors degree from Central Michigan University in 1963, and his Masters degree in 1969. Joe taught in Berkley for three years, then taught at various military bases in the Philippines, Germany, Turkey, Okinawa, and Cuba. After returning home, he taught at Davenport and Baker Colleges. Joe was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Linkville.
Name: RosaMae Krohn
Age: 89
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: December 28, 2015
Date of Birth: August 30, 1926
Date of Passing: December 24, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, December 28, at the Elkton United Methodist Church. Rev. Craig Pillow, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Sunday and at the church after 10 AM Monday. Memorials may be directed to the Hope Center, East End Baptist Church or Positive Alternatives (addresses available at funeral home).
Surviving are three daughters, Cathy (Scott) Steele of Bay Port, Carol (Mark) Stoeckle of Cass City and Cindy Krohn of Adrian; six grandchildren, Adam Stoeckle, Andrew (Laura) Stoeckle, Jaclynn (Jacob) Nolan, Dr Angela (Joseph) Lounsbury, Erin (Matthew Papkey) Steele and Ashleigh Stoeckle; great grandchildren, William, Samuel and Edward Stoeckle, RosaMae and Benjamin Lounsbury; sister-in-law, Anna Marie Krohn of Elkton; family friend, Kathy Campbell and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a grandson, Aaron Stoeckle; sister, Loree McClain and brother, Nolan Proffitt.
She was born August 30, 1926 in West Plains, Missouri to the late William and Edna (Johns) Proffitt. On August 13, 1955, she was united in marriage to William R. Krohn in West Plains, MO. They made their home on a farm in Oliver Twp, where she and Bill raised three daughters. RosaMae worked on the farm with Bill, where she also had a beautiful flower garden. She had a vegetable garden which she canned the harvest each year. Bill preceded her in death at a young age in 1981. Her nephews took over the operation of the farm, but she lived there until the day she passed. RosaMae was an active member of the Elkton United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, taught Sunday school and served many funeral dinners. She had been a member of the Elkton Women’s Civic Club and Huron County Farm Bureau.
Name: Vesta Jurgess
Age: 91
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 28, 2015
Date of Birth: February 16, 1924
Date of Passing: December 23, 2015
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation. Interment will be in Verona Township Cemetery, MI. Memorials may be offered to: The Manor, AFC, 305 Bard St., Port Huron, MI 48060. Grace Hospice, 1985 Gratiot Blvd., Marysville, MI 48040. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, MI. If you would like to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Vesta is survived by: 1 Daughter-Judith Gomoluch of Holt, MI. 1 Son-Jeffrey (Terry) Jurgess of Harbor Beach, MI. 10 Grandchildren : Jeremy Jurgess, Joshua Jurgess, Jared Jurgess, Lesa Scheirer, Michael Jurgess, Patty Wolschleger, Billy Jurgess, John Jurgess, Jason Jurgess and James Jurgess. 14 Great-grandchildren. 8 Great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: Son-William Jurgess ; Son-in-law-Delwin Gomoluch. Sisters : Gladys (Durrel) Bender, Claribelle (Russell) Brown, Eletha (Durrell)Stokan, Ardis (Lex) Tetreau. Brothers: Walter (Beverly) Reinke, Bill (Betty) Reinke.
Vesta Jurgess, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Vesta was born on February 16, 1924, in Harbor Beach, daughter of the late Calvin and Myrtle (Sturks) Reinke. She married Willard Jurgess on February 23, 1943 in Detroit. They then moved to Bad Axe, where they began farming in Sigel Township. He preceded her in death in 1998. Vesta was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, cooking, baking, quilting and making blankets. She made large boxes of cookies for family and friends at Christmas time.
Name: Marilyn F. Rutkowski
Age: 78
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 29, 2015
Date of Birth: July 02, 1937
Date of Passing: December 23, 2015
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Marilyn is survived by her children, Jackie (Steve) Gracey of Ubly, Judy (Greg) Osentoski of Ubly and Stanley Jr. of Parisville; grandchildren, Branden (Kim) Osentoski of Sandusky, Tyler Osentoski and Kady Osentoski, both of Ubly; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Miklasz of Chicago; cousin, Charlotte (Melvin) Particka of Ubly; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ann Essenmacher of Bad Axe, Janet (Earl) Roberts of Ubly, Christine (Ken) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Sally Rutkowski of Port Huron; many nieces and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by an infant son; brother, Edward Miklasz; nephew, Alan Miklasz; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Rose Rutkowski; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie (Jim) Essenmacher, Hank Rutkowski, Richard Essenmacher, Virginia Rutkowski and Theresa (Joe) Moceri.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 29 at St. Isidore Parish, St, Mary Church in Parisville, Rev. Todd Arnberg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at St. Mary’s Church in Parisville on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the Mass at 11:00. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Marilyn’s family.
Marilyn F. Rutkowski, 78 of Ubly, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born July 2, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Kolar) Miklasz. Marilyn grew up in Chicago and graduated from Holy Family High School in 1955. She met the love of her life, Stanley Rutkowski while visiting her grandmother in the Cumber/Ubly area. They were married on July 14, 1962 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2013. Marilyn was employed as a secretarial supervisor in Chicago in the 1950’s. She was also a secretary for Trico Products in Detroit in the early 1960’s. Once married, Marilyn worked with her husband on the family farm in Ubly. Together, Stanley and Marilyn started their own business called Stan’s Refrigeration in 1969. Marilyn was the secretary and bookkeeper for the family business for 43 years until Stanley passed away in 2013. Marilyn was an extremely talented artist and had a very creative mind. Her many interests included drawing and painting, flower gardening, jigsaw puzzles, history and genealogy. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Name: Archie J. Mendalski
Age: 87
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: December 23, 2015
Date of Birth: January 29, 1928
Date of Passing: December 21, 2015
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral mass for Archie will be Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 11 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Archie will be Tuesday, December 22, 2015 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 am. Military Honors will be given in Archie’s Honor at the cemetery. A White Clover Ceremony will take place Tuesday at 7pm at the funeral home, and a Parish Vigil Service will take place at 7:30pm Tuesday also at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Mendalski of Port Hope, and children: Linda Bogumil of Walled Lake, Archie A. Mendalski and his wife Antoinette of Hamtramck, Donna Parler of Detroit, and Tara Mendalski of Cottrellville, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Archie was preceded in death by 3 daughters: Cynthia, Anette and Kenneth Mendalski, and a sister Esther Shagena.
ARCHIE J. MENDALSKI, age 87 of Port Hope, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born on January 29, 1928 in Harbor Beach to the late Joseph and Theresa (Grates) Mendalski. Archie served in the US Army, during World War II, in the Philippines. Archie and Mary Lou Brining were united in marriage on April 22, 1950 in Detroit. He worked for General Motors for 37 years, retiring in 1991. Archie was a member of the AmVets Post 115 of Port Hope, the American Legion Post 197, and the VFW Post 9344. He was also a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, and the Port Hope Grindstone Sportsman Club. He enjoyed playing in the pool League and the shuffleboard league.
Name: William C.C. Mierendorff
Age: 81
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 29, 2015
Date of Birth: September 14, 1934
Date of Passing: December 21, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be conducted 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 29, at Wilcox Recreation Center, Bad Axe, where the family will receive friends after 2:00 PM. A small reception will follow the service. Arrangements were handled by Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Friends and family may sign a guest book at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are two daughters, Cindy (Ron) Melnik of Ubly and Heidi (Rob) Guiger of Emmett; grandchildren, Charlie, Jeremy, Nick, Beth, Mike, Jason, Courtney, RJay, Hannah, Robert (JR), David and Ashley; great grandchildren, Daniel, Andrew, Seth, Parker, Alyssa, Carter, Peyton and Rylee and loving dear friend, Patricia Wickins. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Tammy Cutcher, granddaughter, Renee’ Melnik; his brother, Tom Mierendorff and his sister, Helen Kelly.
William C. C. “Bill” Mierendorff age 81, of Bad Axe formerly of Elkton, died Monday morning, December 21, at McLaren Hospital, Bay Region while under hospice care with his family by his side. He was born September 14, 1934 in Port Huron to the late William and Helen (Barber) Mierendorff. He served his country in the US Army and Coast Guard and also as a volunteer firefighter. Bill worked at Presolite for 36 years, then at Vlasic Foods for four years before retiring. His hobbies included, fishing, NASCAR, lighthouses, wildlife and spending time with family and friends.
Name: Delores Talaski
Age: 86
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 24, 2015
Date of Birth: October 15, 1929
Date of Passing: December 21, 2015
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 24, at 11 am, at St. Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Wednesday from 2-8 pm or Thursday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. A parish scripture service will be offered on Wednesday at 7 pm at the funeral home. If you wish to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Delores is survived by: 1 son-Dale (Andrea) Wrubel of Marquette. 3 brothers-Elwood (Marlene) Hammerle of Bad Axe. Kenneth Hammerle of Ruth. Gary (Wanda) Hammerle of Caro. 5 sisters-Mildred O’Parka of Ruth. Jeanette Danielski of Ubly. Rose (Jerry) Bullock of Mogadore, OH. Elaine Varosi of Sandusky. Darlene (Rod) Gornowicz of Ubly. 2 sisters-in-law-Jeanette Talaski of Bad Axe. Barbara Hammerle of Holland, MI. Several nieces and nephews. Delores was preceded in death by: 3 brothers-Harold, Frank, and Wayne Hammerle. 1 sister-Ardis Wrubel.
Delores Talaski, age 86, of Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Delores was born October 15, 1929 in Paris Township, daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Heleski) Hammerle. She married Raymond Talaski on October 15, 1955 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Smiths Corner. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1986. She enjoyed baking and giving her delicious pies to her family and friends.
Name: Sandra Jean Zeitler
Age: 75
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 29, 2015
Date of Birth: July 05, 1940
Date of Passing: December 21, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 29 at the Elkton United Methodist Church. Rev. Craig Pillow, pastor will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Monday and at the church after 10 AM Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to church and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Sandy was the loving mother of three children Kristine Krohn of Tustin California, Jill (Brian) Gordon of Rochester Hills, Bradley Krohn of Bay City; two grandchildren, McKenzie and Zachary Gordon of Rochester Hills. Her brother Jim (Karin) Seley of Elkton; sister, Becky (Gary) Mohr of Caro; brother-in-law, Paul (Carol) Geiger of Spring Arbor and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husband, Bernie in 1995, Earl Krohn, the father of her children; her sister, Connie Geiger and special companion, Don Trinklein.
Sandra Jean (Seley) Zeitler went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2015 at her winter home in Port Charlotte, FL while under hospice care. She was born on July 5, 1940 in Bad Axe to late Leonard and Ermythe (Ackerman) Seley. Sandy grew up on a farm at the south limits of Elkton and was a 1958 graduate of Elkton High School After graduation she enrolled at Elkhart University in the medical secretary course. Upon graduating, she worked in various doctor’s offices in the thumb for 20 years. On June 7, 1975, she was united in marriage to Bernard Zeitler at her parent’s home in Elkton. In 1984, she joined her husband, Bernie in his business and was a manufacturer’s representative with him, and enjoyed traveling to the shows in New York City and Chicago and working the business for many years. She was recognized for being the third in the company of 100 sales reps. Sandy was an active member of the Elkton United Methodist Church working in many different positions including teaching Sunday and Bible school, and a was member of Club 59. She was queen mother of “Red Hat's On The Go”. She enjoyed traveling to Branson, Hawaii, Alaska, Jordon, Egypt and the Holy Lands, singing in the Citadel of David Manger Square. Sandy served on the Board of Directors of the homeowners association in Florida. She felt very blessed to have so many wonderful friends both in Michigan and Florida and elsewhere. Her greatest joy was being with her family. Sandy inherited her love of music from her mom and enjoyed many years of singing in the church choir, Lake Huron Sweet Adeline's and later with Thurlow Spur and the Michigan Ohio concert choir for seven years. She was able to enjoy many winters in Florida and continued her music by learning to ring the handbells at the Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, Port Charlotte, Florida. In her senior years, she also participated in the many shows put on by the resort where she resided, playing parts in many of the shows held there.
Name: Kurt W. Anderson
Age: 56
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: December 22, 2015
Date of Birth: January 06, 1959
Date of Passing: December 18, 2015
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00 Tuesday at Hayes United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 pm Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and one hour prior to the services in church on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Delta College Foundation-Agricultural Scholarship. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com GO GREEN!
He is survived by his wife Pat; son Bryan of Holt and daughter Allison Gail (Benjamin) Roundtree of Unionville; his parents Bruce and Gail of Pigeon; and sisters Sue Ellen (Andrew) Riesterer of Sterling Heights and Kelly Lynn Anderson of Caro.
Kurt W. Anderson, 56, of Caseville, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe of complications from multiple sclerosis. Kurt was born January 6, 1959 in Pigeon to Bruce and Gail (Ricker) Anderson. He graduated from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker High School in 1977. A proud MSU alumni (the entire family are MSU graduates), he received a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in 1981 and later a Master’s Degree in 1998. He met his future wife in high school and married Patricia Willey on August 15, 1981 at the Caseville United Methodist Church. After college Kurt worked with his father as a dairy farmer. He was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis in 1982, though his disease did not slow him down. He finished his Master’s Degree and worked for MSU Extension in Bad Axe and Caro. He served on the board for Easter Seals and participated in their disabled farmer program.
Name: Lowell Sanford Brown
Age: 78
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: December 21, 2015
Date of Birth: July 28, 1937
Date of Passing: December 18, 2015
Funeral Home: Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Elder Terry Brown officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Sunday, December 20 2-7 p.m. Monday, December 21 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m.
He is survived by his wife, Wiletta; sons, Lowell “Sandy” Brown II (Cathy) of Bay Port, George Brown (Niki Grace) of Genesee, and Nate Brown (Alicia) of Bay Port; daughters, Lori Reese (Bob) of Ney York and Maxine Rice (Kelly) of Bay Port; grandchildren: Tom & Anna, Sandy, Baylen, Bobby, Maddy, Stella, Jake, Austin, Kelly, Braden, and Willow; great-granddaughters, Sara and Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert H. Brown; his parents; and his brother, Royce.
Lowell Sanford Brown I, 78 of Caseville and Bay Port, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City. Born at the Brown Family home in Fairhaven Township on July 28, 1937, he was the son of Sanford A. and Mildred M. (Harder) Brown, and was a 1955 Bay Port High School graduate. He and Edith Wiletta Ross were married in Caseville in 1957. Lowell worked in construction until his retirement in 1999, and was a member of Local 1098. He loved his labor union, Ford trucks, and Democrats. He was a collector of “stuff” and could never pass up a garage sale. He really enjoyed gardening, and also spent time hunting, fishing, and collecting guns. Lowell even built his own boat, the San-Lor. His family was very special to him, and he loved spending holidays and festivals with them.
Name: Gerald Pohl
Age: 96
Hometown: Palms, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
A memorial service will be held after the holidays in Winter Haven, Florida. A service in Palms will be held at a later date. Details will be announced later. . Memorials are suggested to: Trinity Lutheran Church of Forestville, Michigan Arrangements are by the Apsey Funeral Home, Deckerville, MI. Condolences may be sent on line to apseyfuneralhome.net
In addition to his wife Betty, Gerald is survived by his youngest sister, Gladys Flood, of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Other survivors include five children: Gary (Sue) of Hurdle Mills, North Carolina; Kathy (Bruce) of Sussex, Wisconsin; Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi; Glenn, Palms, Michigan; and Jim (fiancee Dawn), Palms, Michigan. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. Preceding Gerald in death were his 3 siblings--brother Ed, and sisters Helen and Betty.
Gerald Pohl, age 96, of Palms, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, in Winter Haven, Florida, following a brief illness. He was born on October 31, 1919, in the farmhouse where he grew up, one of five children of the late Arthur and Elsie Pohl of Palms. Gerald married Elizabeth (Betty) Neukamm on June 14, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan. The couple made their home on the Pohl farmstead on Snay Road. For the last 31 years, Gerald and Betty enjoyed spending the winters in Winter Haven, Florida. Gerald was a dairy farmer his entire life. When he wasn't working the farm, he was actively involved at Trinity Lutheran Church in Forestville, Michigan, where he served as usher and trustee for many years. Gerald loved bowling, baseball, hunting, shufflleboard, golf, and especially playing--and winning!--at cards.
Name: Loretta Lucille Blakely
Age: 94
Hometown: Lake Odessa, MI
Funeral Date: December 20, 2015
Date of Birth: September 20, 1921
Date of Passing: December 16, 2015
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home, Sebewaing, Michigan from 2-7pm. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 11am at the Kilmanagh United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sebewaing. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of The Carriage House for their many years of service and the kind care they provided. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Foundation, the American Cancer Society, or Bay Shore Camp. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Lucille is survived by three daughters, Karen Blakely, Sebewaing; Nancy (Glen) Spencer, Marlette; Joan (Craig) Douglas, Carrollton; one son, Jerry (Penny) Blakely, Essexville; and a daughter deceased, Judy (Fritz) Faber, St. Charles. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers, Leon Nicholson Jr., and Loren Nicholson. Lucille was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Loretta Lucille (Nicholson) Blakely, age 94, passed away on December 16, 2015, at The Carriage House of Bay City. Lucille was born on September 20, 1921, in Lake Odessa, Michigan, daughter of the late Phoebe and Leon Nicholson. Lucille married the late Rev. Harold Blakely on February 2, 1941, in Wauseon, Ohio. They met at church where Harold taught her Sunday school class. Lucille graduated from Woodland High School in 1940. She was truly a minister's wife and partner, working with her husband for over 40 years, serving parishes in Ogden Center, Brown City, Kilmanaugh, and Hillman/Spratt. Lucille enjoyed preparing dishes for many church gatherings, family dinners, and Sunday school picnics. She welcomed all to our home. Lucille enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and the out of doors. She loved all animals, especially her beloved poodle, Trina. Her swing of a bat from a very young age gave her the nickname, "Tommy."
Name: Bernice Klis
Age: 105
Hometown: Forestville, MI
Funeral Date: December 19, 2015
Funeral Services for Bernice will be Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 7 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach,MI with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit, MI. Visitation for Bernice will be Saturday from 3-7pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Bernice is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Helen Wojdyla.
Bernice Klis, age 105 of Forestville, passed away Tuesday, in Forestville, MI. She was born on April 15, 1910 in Buffalo, New York, to the late Paul and Mary (Reczek) Wojdyla. Bernice and Bruno Klis were united in marriage on October 27, 1934 in Hamtramck, MI. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2011. Bernice worked at Chrysler, retiring in 1960 after many years of service. Bernice attended Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, MI & she enjoyed gardening and working in the orchard.
Name: Dianna L Pawlowski
Age: 66
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 19, 2015
Funeral mass for Diane will be Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1 pm at the Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Diane will be Friday from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church from 12 noon until time of services at 1pm. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Friday at 7 pm and the Knight of Columbus Rosary will take place at 7:30 pm. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Diane is survived by her children: Kevin Pawlowski of Boca Raton, Florida, Kris Pawlowski and his wife Tricia of Harbor Beach, Kirt Pawlowski of Harbor Beach, and Kory Pawlowski and his wife Kristen of Ferndale. 6 grandchildren: Megan Walker, Erika Ramsey, Tyler Krueger, Jacob Cantlin, Ethan Pawlowski, and Samantha Pawlowski, 4 great grandchildren: Carlee Walker, Margo David, Quinton Ramsey, and Daxton Smith, and sisters: Dorothy Noble of West Branch, Linda (Gary) Schultz of Commerce Township, and brothers and sisters-in-laws: Patricia (Ralph) Swantek of Bloomfield Hills, Bonnie Hurren of Ruth, Connie (Mark) Tenbusch of Harbor Beach, and Gloria Pawlowski of Harbor Beach. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Roslyn (Glenn) (Schroeder, June (Alfred) Froehlich, Ila (JD) Gillis, Viola Brahmer, Ruth (Tony)Vogel, Eugene Noble, Robert Noble, Junior Noble, and brothers-in-law Eugene Pawlowski and Jack Hurren.
She was born on March 11, 1949 in Sandusky to the late Levi and Myrtle (Russell) Noble. Diane and Robert Pawlowski were united in marriage on July 24, 1971 in Harbor Beach. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2009. Diane retired from being a bus driver for the Harbor Beach Community Schools after many years of service. She enjoyed cooking, dogs, and being with friends and family, especially her neighbors, and grandchildren. She loved collecting baskets, and working on her family tree.
Name: Lois Jean Rowlett
Age: 81
Hometown: Madison Heights, MI
Funeral Date: December 17, 2015
Date of Birth: November 04, 1934
Date of Passing: December 14, 2015
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral services for Lois will be at 1 pm on Thursday, December 17th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with Jan Rapson officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service. Burial will be at Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Beaumont Foundation, P.O. Box 5802, Troy, MI 48007-5802 or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Lois is survived by her daughters: Deborah Ann (Mark) Lambert of Fraser, Michigan, and Sherry Lynn Rowlett (Schamante) of St. Clair Shores; sons Daniel Arthur Rowlett of Hazel Park and Timothy Carl (Deborah) Rowlett of Madison Heights; grandchildren: Christina Ann Schamante, Thomas Carl Schamante, Lindsey Ann Rowlett, Nicole Lynn Rowlett, and Jaclyn Marie Rowlett; great grandchildren: Shawna Kai-Lynn Andrich and Bella Elizabeth Schamante; brothers Bob Taylor and Duane Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Mildred (Bill) Azarovitz, Anita (Burt) Braun and Betty (Bill) Wolfe; and a sister in law, Lorraine Taylor.
Lois Jean Rowlett, 81, of Madison Heights, formerly of Meade Township passed away peacefully on December 14, 2015 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. Lois was born in Meade Township on November 4, 1934 to the late Edward and Anna (Cox) Taylor. On December 18, 1954, Lois married Carl Arthur Rowlett in Detroit, Michigan. He preceded her in death in April 1998. Lois enjoyed ceramics, sewing, baking cookies around Christmas time and spending time with her family and friends.
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