Name: Marjorie C. Wruble
Age: 94
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 30, 2016
Funeral mass for Marjorie Wruble will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish. Visitation for Marjorie will be Thursday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place on Thursday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Suzanne Dansereau of Essexville, Bob Wruble and his wife Regina of Harbor Beach, Kay Wruble of Harbor Beach, Carol Wruble and her husband Bob Binder of Okemos, Ray Wruble and his wife Debbie of Harbor Beach, Ron Wruble and his wife Debby of Harbor Beach, and Gary Wruble of Hudsonville, 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, sisters: Evelyn Branch and her husband James of Fort Gratiot and Betty Bright of Bloomfield Hills. She was preceded in death her husband Clarence, by a granddaughter: Andrea Wruble, son-in-law Don Dansereau, and Sisters: Geraldine (Leo) Zinger, and Marion (Scott) Woolford, and brothers-in-law Thomas Bright, Scott Woolford, Richard Wruble and Alfred Oparka and sisters-in-law Doreen Wruble and Elaine Oparka..
MARJORIE C. WRUBLE, age 94 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Harbor Beach. She was born on March 6, 1922 in Harbor Beach to the late David and Susie (Olshove) Suida. Marjorie and Clarence Wruble were united in marriage on December 29, 1945 in Harbor Beach. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1981. Together with her husband, Clarence and family, Marjorie owned and operated Wruble Elevator. She was a member of: Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, the OLLH Altar Society, Harbor Beach Garden Club, Verona Hills Golf Club, Harbor Beach Dance Club, Euchre Club, Bridge Club, and the Harbor Beach Athletic Association. Marjorie, most of all, loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She loved playing the piano, golf, gardening, flower arranging, bird watching and debating politics. She was an avid fan of the Harbor Beach Pirates, Michigan State University Spartans, and the Detroit Tigers. She loved tailgate meals with family and coach prior to Harbor Beach basketball and football games.
Name: Lawrence L. Longuski
Age: 87
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 30, 2016
Date of Birth: March 05, 1929
Date of Passing: December 26, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Lawrence will be 6 pm on Friday, December 30th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home. Cremation will take place following the service. Burial will take place in the spring at Croton Township, Michigan. Visitation will be at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday, December 30th from noon until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his step son: Niel Nielson, and his wife, Diane, of Farmington Hills; step daughters: Stephanie Nielson of Ubly and Julie Brandow, and her husband, Rick, of Harbor Beach; 4 grandchildren: Shannon Webb and her husband, Jamie, Dennis Bailey, Amanda Mrazek, and her husband, Jeff, and Justin Nielson and his fiancé, Danielle; 2 great grandchildren: Charlie and Brynlee; sisters: Beatrice Rutkowski of Westland and Gertrude Pawlowski-Fudala, and her husband, Chester, of Troy; sister in laws: Mary Ann Longuski of Peck, Mary Jane Longuski and Arlene Longuski, both of Ubly; and several nieces and nephews. Lawrence was preceded in death by his brothers: Marvin, Earl and Jerome “Jerry” Longuski; and two brothers in law: Marshall Rutkowski and James Pawlowski.
Lawrence L. Longuski, 87, of Ubly, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2016 at Autumwood of Deckerville. He was born on March 5, 1929 to the late Leo and Victoria (Warchock) Longuski. On December 18, 1976, he married Lillian “Florence” Davison in Ubly. She preceded him in death on July 9, 2002. Lawrence was a member of the Rose Society, the Ubly Fox Hunters Club, the Octagon Barn Auxiliary, the Thumb Two Cylinder Club and was on the Board of Directors on the Huron Aviation Club. He loved gardening, raising orchids, hunting, and restoring vintage airplanes and steam engines.
Name: Josephine Margaret Abed-Rabo
Age: 65
Hometown: Saginaw, MI.
Funeral Date: December 29, 2016
Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at St. Dominic Parish- St. Stephen Church, 2711 Mackinaw St., Saginaw, Michigan. Rev. Fr. Andrew LaFramboise will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Columbkille Cemetery, Ubly, Michigan. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., Saginaw, Michigan, where the family will be present on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:15 a.m. until the time of chapel prayers at 10:15 a.m. Family and friends will pray the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a Vigil Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to the charity of their choice. www.snowfuneralhome.net
Surviving are her children, David (Michelle) Abed-Rabo, Suzanna (Mark) Williams, Jennifer (Mason) Koffman, Nadia Abed-Rabo, Joseph Abed-Rabo and Andrea Abed-Rabo; her grandchildren, Emma and Alexander Abed-Rabo, Sadie and Sullivan Koffman and Aria Abedrabo; the father of her children, Omar Abed-Rabo; seven brothers and six sisters, Dennis (Rita) Sweeney, Mary (Ken) Messing, Michael Sweeney, Patrick Sweeney, Cornelius (Kathleen) Sweeney Jr., Maureen (Thomas) Hanselman, Sarah Sweeney, Elizabeth Sweeney, Hannah Sweeney, Francis (Kimberly) Sweeney, Fredrick (Jean) Sweeney, Andrew Sweeney and Kathleen (Sujal) Patel; many nieces and nephews. Josephine was preceded in death by her sister, Florence Michalski.
Josephine Margaret Abed-Rabo, (Ahh-bed-rah-bo) of Saginaw, Michigan loving mother, grandmother and sister was called to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016 surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Cornelius and Florence (Bulla) Sweeney, Josephine was born on February 14, 1951 in Cass City, Michigan. Josephine graduated from Ubly High School and attended Delta College. She worked at Covenant HealthCare for a number of years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Josephine was a very devoted Catholic and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Name: Glenn J. Turner
Age: 87
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 29, 2016
Date of Birth: February 20, 1929
Date of Passing: December 24, 2016
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. David Stewart, pastor, officiating. Cremation will take place, with interment at a later date in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pigeon Lions Club or Salem United Methodist Church. Please share memories online at MeyersieckBussemaFuneralHome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Wednesday, December 28. 2 – 8 p.m. AND AT SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PIGEON: Thursday, December 29. 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
He is survived by his wife Victoria, and children: Greg (Peggy) Turner of Delta Junction, Alaska, Glenda (Ike) Killinger of Reese, Jenny (Monte) Hanks of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lori (Fred) Santos of Elkton, Angy (David McIlhargie) Turner of Caseville, Amy Ruth of Martin, and Steve (Emily) Turner of Pigeon; 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Ronald (Lorraine) Turner.
Glenn J. Turner, age 87 of Pigeon, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon. He was born in Berkley, Michigan on February 20, 1929 and was the son of Leo and Florence (McPherson) Turner. Soon after birth his family moved to Pigeon. While in high school, Glenn worked at the Pigeon Dairy and Creamery, and graduated from Pigeon High School in 1946. On February 12, 1949 he and Victoria M. Morin were united in marriage at Salem E.U.B. Church in Pigeon. They have been married for over 67 years. After high school Glenn worked as manager for the Pigeon Egg and Processing plant, and later became an award winning Insurance Agent for the Prudential Insurance Company, retiring in 1993. Glenn had worked for the company for over 25 years. Vicky and Glenn have enjoyed wintering in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for the past 23 years. Glenn was a faithful member of Salem United Methodist Church, where he held many offices over the years. He was also an active member of the Pigeon Lions Club, having once received the "Lion of the Year" award. Glenn enjoyed golfing and was a member of Century Oaks Golf Course. More than 50 years ago, Glenn and his brother Ron built a cabin retreat near Frederic, Michigan, and throughout the years he and Vicky have enjoyed spending time there with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Glenn was a quiet, kind man and has been admired by his family, friends and community.
Name: Harold L. Heilig
Age: 82
Hometown: Bad Axe, formerly of Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Per Harold’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A graveside service will take place at a later date at the Port Austin Township Cemetery. Harold’s family would like to thank his caregiver from Alpha Omega Home Health Care, Pat Elliott and to all the girls at DaVita Dialysis in Bad Axe for their help and comfort. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Harold is survived by his wife of 19 years, Darlene Heilig of Bad Axe; his children: Cathy Jimpkoski of Kinde, Jeff (Brenda) Heilig of Port Austin, Harold (Brenda) Heilig of Irons, Michigan, Dawn (David) Ventline of Port Austin, Steven Heilig of Bad Axe and Nicholas Heilig of Elkton; grandchildren: Deana, Amanda, Nicole, Kristle, Harold, Tricia, Holly, Bradley, Kayla, Dustin, Cassandra, William, Bethany, Kaiden, Emerald, and Landon; great grandchildren: Brent, Madilyn, James, Dominic, Tara, Tyler, Mikey, Jayden, Jacob, Macie and Karson; his brothers, Nicholas Heilig, Wilford Heilig, and Gerald Heilig; his sisters, Catherine Stewart, Lucille Hintz, Beatrice Drake, Regina Koglin, Winifred Sageman, and Jeanette Heilig; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Darcy Jimpkoski; his son-in-law, Dennis Jimpkoski; brothers: Paul, Clarence, Marcus, Ralph, Benjamin, Bernard and William Heilig; and his sisters: Nona Harris, Geneiveve Mithoff, Margaret Peyok, and Gertrude Cerveny.
Harold L. Heilig, 82, of Bad Axe, formerly of Port Austin, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2016 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital. Harold was born in Huron City at home on May 17, 1934 to the late William and Margaret (Oswald) Heilig. He was the 19th out of 21 children. On October 19, 1957, he married Madilyn C. Moore. She preceded him in death in November 1994. On May 16, 1997, he married Darlene Lerash. Harold served in the U.S. Army from 1954 – 1956 during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Germany. He earned the National Defense Service Medal Army of Occupation Medal. He worked for the Wayne County Road Commission for many years as a foreman. He also owned a tree trimming & stump removal business. Harold loved to play the harmonica, tend to his vegetable garden, going to the stockyards with his brothers, going out to eat especially at Big Boy, and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Name: Kelly A. Blanchard
Age: 57
Hometown: Prudenville, formerly of Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 26, 2016
Date of Birth: January 11, 1959
Date of Passing: December 22, 2016
Funeral Home: Christler Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Christler Funeral Home, 1471 West Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville, MI 48651. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice of 564 Progress Street, West Branch, Michigan 48661.
Kelly is survived by his brothers Terry E. Blanchard, of Harbor Beach, Joey E. Blanchard, Sr. of Gould City, Jay P. Blanchard and his wife, Jody, of Harbor Beach; sister, Mari A. Blanchard and her special friend, Brian MacArthur (Harbor Beach), of Ramstein, Germany, and brother-in-law, John Mausolf, of Harbor Beach. Also surviving Kelly are his nieces and nephews: Brad Blanchard of Midland, Joey (Amy) Blanchard, Jr. of Gulliver, Bethany (Dan) Gonzales, David (Jessica) Mausolf, Evan Blanchard, Hannah Blanchard, Christopher Blanchard, and Terra (Gary) Booms all of Harbor Beach, along with many great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by his special friend and caregiver Michelle “Missy” Seley of Prudenville, Michigan. Proceeding him in death are his parents Marie in 1995 and Eirnel in 1996. Also proceeding him in death were his brothers, David E. Blanchard in 1964 and Kim G. Blanchard in 2012; sister, Juli B. Mausolf in 2011 and sister-in-law, Nancy J. Blanchard in 2007.
Kelly A. Blanchard of Prudenville, formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully at the home of friends on December 22, 2016. He was 57. He was born in Harbor Beach on January 11, 1959 to Eirnel E. and Marie I. (Breathour) Blanchard. Kelly attended Harbor Beach High School and graduated in 1977. He was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Name: Robert Goretski
Age: 94
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2016
Date of Birth: January 16, 1922
Date of Passing: December 22, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 1 pm. at St. Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11 am. until the service time at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be offered to Compassus Hospice in Cass City, MI. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. To offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Robert is survived by: Wife- Pauline Goretski of Bad Axe, Children: Michael (Bonnie) Goretski, Bad Axe; Ronald (Roxanne) Goretski, Elk Rapids; Debbie (Ron) Prill, Fairfield, OH; Mark (Joanne) Maurer and Cindy (Jeff) Carson, all of Bad Axe. Brother-Edward (Marie) Goretski of Kinde. Sister-in-law-Marie (Dan) Horetski of Kinde. Grandchildren-Michael (Chris) J. Goretski, David Goretski, Lenny Goretski, Wendy (Steve Biellek) Goretski, Isabell Robles, Frankie Robles, Kelly (Cara) Prill, Lynn Prill, Robin Boland, Jeremy (Nicole) Maurer, Becky (Greg) Braun, RaeAnn (Shawn) Roehrig and Traci (James) Jackson. 17 Great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by: Son- Leonard Goretski. Brothers-Raymond (Pat) Goretski and Ervin (Agnes)Goretski. Sisters-Theresa (Leo) Bodis and Irene (Scotty) Yaroch. -Grandson-Ryan Maurer. The family would like to thank the staff of Meadow Lanes for their compassionate care.
Robert Goretski, age 94, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Robert was born on January 16, 1922 in Port Austin, son of the late Floyd and Alice (Pincoski) Goretski. Robert (Bob) attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. In 1942 he began his business, Goretski Excavating, with one truck and several shovels. In 1980 the business became incorporated. Bob was proud to have his sons and family members working alongside him in his thriving business. On October 27, 1999, Bob married Pauline Maurer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe.
Name: Betty Lou Barrett
Age: 86
Hometown: Akron, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2016
Visitation will be at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan, located at 84 Westland Drive, on Monday, December 26, 2016 from 2-7 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11 am at the Wisner United Methodist Church, located at 5375 Vassar Road, Akron, Michigan. The family will also greet visitors at the church on Tuesday from 9 am until the service time at 11 am. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Betty is survived by her son, James Knoodle (Judy Dippel) of Akron, two daughters, Barbara (Dennis) Montei of Caro and Amy Fischer (Jeff Schmidt) of Bay City, along with two sisters, Donna and Pat. Also surviving are her grandchildren Heidi (Dale) Binder of Smyrna, Tennessee, Jennifer (Tony) Norton of Charlotte, Stacy (Nauramis) Fitzhenry of North Branch, Tyson Fischer and Bryan Smith of Miami, Florida and Kelly Jo Fischer of Miami, Florida; her great grandchildren Caiden, Dawson and Cole Binder of Smyrna, Tennessee, Shannon, Samuel and Silas Norton of Charlotte and Bryce Fitzhenry of North Branch.
Betty Lou Barrett, age 86, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Bay Shores Senior Center. She was born in Akron on March 13, 1930, daughter of the late Melvin Stanley and Lula Elizabeth (Schweigert) Winter. Betty was a graduate of Unionville High School. She married Earl Knoodle on October 22, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1976. She married Francis Barrett on November 11, 1978. He preceded her in death in 1994. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Knoodle, brothers Keith Winter and Gene Winter and sisters, Ilene Dippel and Irene Jones and special friends, Al Wilde and Lois Kerr. She was a member of the Wisner United Methodist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Fairgrove. She enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, playing cards and loved going for “ice cream” (casinos). Most precious to her were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her tender spirit leaves a legacy to all who knew her. The family sends a heartfelt thank you to Bay Shores and Heartland Hospice for their outstanding care and compassion.
Name: Marilyn J. Essenmacher
Age: 82
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 23, 2016
Funeral mass will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday December 23rd, 2016 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach, MI. The Rev. Bill Spencer will preside. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday December 22nd, 2016 at Ramsey Funeral home in Harbor Beach and from 10 to 11 at the church Friday before the mass of burial. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by 11 children; Thomas (Charlet) Essenmacher of Los Lunas N.M., Douglas (Vickie) Essenmacher of Cadillac, Audrey (Steve) Schock Calgary Alberta, Karen (Mark) Sfara of Youngstown Ohio, Duane (Chantella) Essenmacher of Katy Texas, Dale Essenmacher of Augusta Kansas, Neal (Pauline) Essenmacher of Harbor Beach, Timothy (Courtney) Essenmacher of Lathrup Village, Joseph (Tami) Essenmacher of Shelby Township, Renae Essenmacher of Spooner Wisconsin, Kevin (Jamie) Essenmacher of Lansing; 40 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; four brothers, Robert Booms, Gene Booms, Albert Booms, Warren Booms; three sisters, Matilda Messing, Charlotte Talaski, Ramona Bell. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, sisters Judy, Clarice and Barbara and brothers Kenneth, James and Stephen.
Marilyn J. Essenmacher (Booms), 82 of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday December 19th, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27th 1934 in Harbor Beach to the late Clarence and Laura (Scholtz) Booms. Marilyn married her husband of 57 years, Lloyd Essenmacher on June 20th, 1953 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Helena. Marilyn dedicated her life to serving family, friends and community through sewing, quilting, baking pies and care of others. She was a seamstress extraordinaire, sewing for local businesses and members of the community for over sixty years. Marilyn loved spending time with others and playing with her grandchildren. She created hundreds of quilts and rag rugs for family and the needy. Marilyn was an active member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church.
Name: Leonard "Lenny" Arthur Pohl
Age: 65
Hometown: Palms, MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2016
Date of Birth: April 06, 1951
Date of Passing: December 18, 2016
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 20, at Smigielski Funeral Home, Minden City, from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The funeral will be at Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday, December 21, at 11:30 a.m., with visitation at the church from 9:30-11:30 am. Rev. Richard Wilson officiated. Burial was at Snay Cemetery, Palms. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Forestville or the Snay Cemetery Association. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for family.
Lenny is survived by his wife, Debra, of 34 years; his daughter, Linda (fiance, Scott); sons, Philip (Tina) and Matt (Kayla) Lundgren; grandchildren, Marlana and Zachary Brush, Dillon, Dustin, Breanna, Lilly and Cadence Lundgren; one great-grandson, Braxton Lundgren; nine siblings, Ron (Kathy), Ken (Barbara), Sue DeLong, Dave (Grace), Terry (Barb), Jenny (Dave) Corteville, Jackie (Doug) Salowitz, George “Richard” (Mary), and Jill (Pete) Creguer; sister-in-law, Jennie Pusateri, brother-in-law, Salvadori (Bev) Pusatari, sister-in-law, Diane (Jim) Frosheiser, brother-in-law, Vincent (Wendy) Pusatari, sister-in-law, Nancy (Scott) Trionfi; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Esther Pohl; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Salvadori and Arlene Pusateri; and sister-in-law, Janet Pohl.
PALMS – Leonard “Lenny” Arthur Pohl, 65, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home. Lenny was born April 6, 1951, to the late Edward and Esther Pohl of Palms. Lenny, fondly known as Pohl Cat, graduated from Deckerville Schools, Class of 1969. He was one of the original “Palms Boys” and if you knew Lenny, you knew his Palms Boys “roar”. He was self-employed for many years, and later became a partner of Pohl Brothers Farm. Lenny enjoyed every facet of life to the fullest. He enjoyed snowmobiling, playing cards, drinking beer, making wine, and telling “tall tales”. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, Debbie, his children and grandchildren.
Name: Adam Reinke
Age: 30
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 22, 2016
Date of Birth: February 11, 1986
Date of Passing: December 18, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Adam will be on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for Adam will be on Wednesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church from 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A scripture service will take place Wednesday, at 6 pm in the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Adam is survived by his fiancé Brittany Miller and daughter Elliona Miller of Bad Axe, his parents David and Diane Reinke of Port Hope; sister Melody Burton and her husband Dan of Port Hope; brother Eric Reinke of Bad Axe, grandparents: Mary “Chum” McAuley of Port Hope, Dorothy Reinke of Elkton, and nieces and nephews: Dylan and Claire Burton, Tara and Tyler Reinke. He was preceded in death by his niece Carly Reinke, and grandparents: Clifford “Bud” Friedland, William Reinke, Don McAuley and Joe Denman.
ADAM REINKE, age 30 of Bad Axe, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1986 in Port Huron to David and Diane (Friedland) Reinke. Adam worked at Thumb Plastics in Bad Axe. Adam was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, and enjoyed bowling, even bowling a perfect 300, golf, video games, and spending time with his family.
Name: Mary Jane Sweeney
Age: 68
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 23, 2016
Date of Birth: March 14, 1948
Date of Passing: December 18, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, December 23 at 11:00 am at Good Shepherd Parish, St. John Church in Ubly. Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor will officiate. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Thursday from 2:00-9:00 pm and Friday at St. John Church from 10:00-11:00 am. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary Thursday afternoon at 4:00 pm and a parish vigil service Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Jane’s family. Memorials have been requested to Sleeper Public Library, Smile Train or the American Cancer Society.
Jane is survived by her husband Ken and children, Jennifer Rider and her husband Steve, of Farmington Hills, Jonathan and his wife Elizabeth, of Denver, CO, and Andrew of Ubly, in addition to her grandchildren Madeline and Lucas Rider and Jack, Mark, and Tommy Sweeney. She is also survived by her siblings Ferris (Patricia) Hund of Shelby Twp., Robert (Shirley) Hund of Macomb, Joan (Ron) Bieniek, of Lexington, Janet (Chuck) Erickson of Ft. Myers, FL, James (Mary Ellen) Hund of Gwinn, and sister-in-law Maureen Hund Scully of Wekki Wachee, FL. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Margaret Ann, brother, Mark Hund.
Mrs. Mary Jane Sweeney, 68, of Ubly passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was born March 14, 1948, to the late Francis and Opal Hund. Jane was a 1966 graduate of Ubly High School and a 1970 graduate of Central Michigan University. Jane was united in marriage to Kenneth Sweeney on June 20, 1970 at St. John Catholic Church and lived her entire adult life in Ubly. Jane spent thirty-six years as an educator, teaching middle school and high school Special Education and middle school science, at the North Huron middle school and Ubly school districts. She enjoyed directing school plays, showed her competitive side coaching the Ubly Quiz Bowl team and was involved with numerous other academic enrichment programs during her career. Jane was passionate about gardening, tending to her flowers beds. She was a lover of all animals and would never hesitate to care for a stray animal. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, all things Elvis, and discussing her favorite salsa and pickle recipes. Jane was a life long member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ubly where she served for many years as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the Christian Mothers.
Name: Randy J. Bouverette
Age: 58
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2016
Date of Birth: June 25, 1958
Date of Passing: December 17, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 21, at the Community Wesleyan Church. Rev. William O’Nan will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Tuesday and at the church after 1 PM Wednesday. Memorial gifts may be directed to the family and words of condolence may be shared at www.cfcelkton.com.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie; three sons, Jacob (Bev) Bouverette, Daniel (Courtney) Bouverette both of Bad Axe and Branden (Becca) Bouverette of Elkton; grandchildren, Shawn, Katylan, Haley, Tristan, Braden, Sara, Randy, Emma, Ethan and Nick; two brothers, Keith Bouverette of Bad Axe and Tim Bouverette of Elkton; four sisters, Cathy (Dave) Briesmiester of Caseville, Diane Palach of Bad Axe, Theresa (Gary) Miller of Elkton and Mary (Paul) Greyerbiehl of Cass City; a brother-in-law, Tim Heiden of Elkton and sisters-in-law, Nancy Babisch of Grant Twp and Beverly Bouverette of Elkton and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Tom, Fred and Terry Bouverette and a sister, Barb Heiden.
Randy J Bouverette age 58, of lifelong Elkton resident died Saturday evening, December 17 at his home with his family gathered at his bedside. He was born June 25, 1958 in Bad Axe to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Grigg) Bouverette. Randy grew up in Elkton and was a 1976 graduate of Laker High School. On March 15, 1980, he was united in marriage to Debra C. VenEpps at the Elkton Missionary Church, raising their family in Elkton. Randy began working at Wiederhold Freight Line while in high school and giving them 39 years. When they closed, he got a job with Wood Acres Trucking, Bad Axe, leaving them for health reason after 5 years of service. He is a member of the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton. His work was his hobby, he also enjoyed fishing and bon fires. Randy loved being with his kids and fixing his families cars.
Name: Frank J. Janik
Age: 84
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2016
Date of Birth: April 23, 1932
Date of Passing: December 17, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Frank will be 11am on Wednesday, December 21st at the First United Methodist Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Phil Tousley officiating. Visitation will be at the MacAlpine Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 20th from 2 – 8pm. Visitation will also be at the church on Wednesday, December 21st from 10 am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his children, Marv (Marcia) Janik of Bad Axe, Nadine Janik of Bad Axe; step son, Johnny (Kathline) Purvis of Mississippi; step daughter, Ava Massingale of Texas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; his siblings: Henry (Nancy) Janik, Mary Gucwa, Helen (Walt) Storckle and Peter Janik, all of Bad Axe; and many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Janik; sister, Frances Bartnik; step daughters, Dolly Sanders and Paula Edwards; brother in law, Walter Gucwa and sister in law, Fronda Janik.
Frank J. Janik, 84, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born on April 23, 1932 in Bad Axe to the late John and Lottie Janik. Frank was united in marriage to Dorothy P. Nunnery on August 10, 1945 in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2002. Frank worked at Active Industries in Elkton, retiring after 43 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bad Axe. He enjoyed cutting wood, cooking, hunting, fishing on the boat and spending time with family and friends.
Name: Armand “Dick” Marrocco
Age: 77
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2016
Date of Birth: October 21, 1939
Date of Passing: December 16, 2016
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 11:00am Wednesday, December 21st at St. Roch Catholic Church-OLPH with Fr. Robert Howe presiding. Burial with military honors will be in St. Roch Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 pm Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and one hour prior to mass on Wednesday in church. There will be an Eagles Ritual at 5:00pm and a scripture service at 7:30, both on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Caseville Eagles Scholarship Fund or to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com
He is survived by his beloved wife, Laurie (nee Allen), sons David (Rosanna Maddox) and Doug (Denise) of St. Clair Shores; and grandchildren Donavan, Madox, Riley, and Tyler; and brother Frank (Delores) of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his brother Ralph and son Derek.
Armand “Dick” Marrocco, 77, of Caseville, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 16, 2016. Dick was born October 21, 1939 to the late Virgilio and Palma. He served in the US Army in Korea at a radio relay outpost. He was proud of his 40 year career with Chevrolet Creative Services, retiring in 2000. Following retirement, Dick and Laurie moved to Caseville upon completion of building their dream home together. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working and camping. Dick created numerous custom engineering projects, all of which were a great sense of pride and accomplishment. Together, Dick and Laurie enjoyed traveling. Their highlights included cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean with their family, and trips to their homelands in Italy and Ireland. He was a humble man, of sterling character, with a dry, witty sense of humor who was deeply loved by his family and friends.
Name: James E. Wohlford
Age: 81
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 18, 2016
Date of Birth: October 20, 1935
Date of Passing: December 14, 2016
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory. A gathering of friends will take place on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 1-4 pm, concluding with a prayer service at 4 pm, at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife Sandra Wohlford of Harbor Beach, children: Michael Wohlford and his friend Christine of Flint, and David Wohlford of Harbor Beach, brother Charles Wohlford of Harbor Beach, sisters: Pat Siemen of Harbor Beach, Sharon Howard of Clio and Shirley Adams of Davison. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Bill Wohlford, Betty Thoms and Robert Wohlford. "A special thanks to Ken and Janet Schave for getting us involved in the Lutheran Church."
JAMES E. WOHLFORD, age 81 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1935 in Harbor Beach to the late Bert and Mae (Wisenbaugh) Wohlford. Jim and Sandra Gentner were united in marriage n November 30, 1963 in Harbor Beach. Jim worked at General Motors in Flint for 31 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Name: Jean Marie Kociba
Age: 71
Hometown: Colfax Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 17, 2016
Date of Birth: August 21, 1945
Date of Passing: December 13, 2016
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A Memorial service will be held at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel on Saturday, December 17th at 12 noon with Fr. Rob Howe officiating. A gathering will be from 10 am until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Hatchet Fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her son: Rick (Lori) Kociba of Bad Axe; daughters: Annette (Kevin) King of Port Austin and Debbie (Jason) Hordos of Brighton; grandchildren: Rickie (Mandy)Tetreau, Montana Greyerbiehl, Alyssa Kociba, Kaitlyn Kociba and Nicholas Kociba; step grandchildren: Korey and Jason King; great grandchild, Brayson Tetreau; step great grandchild: Beaux Fritz; brothers: Ronald (Helen) Greene of Zepheryrhills, Florida and Charles Green (and special friend, Diane) of Lapeer. Jean was preceded in death by her brothers: Billy and Bob Greene; and her sisters: Joan Siedlecki and Susan Wilcox.
Jean Marie Kociba, 71, of Colfax Township, passed away on December 13, 2016 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. Jean was born in Bad Axe to the late John and Agnes (Goretski) Greene on August 21, 1945. Jean graduated from North Huron High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. She worked at the Bad Axe Public Schools from September 1973 – June 2012. Jean stayed active at the schools, working at various sporting events, collecting tickets. She enjoyed baking, her specialty being her apple pie; attending school events and spending time with her family and friends.
Name: Grace E. Gehring
Age: 88
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 13, 2016
Date of Birth: September 30, 1928
Date of Passing: December 09, 2016
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 2 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home of Bad Axe. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Tuesday from 11 am until the service time at 2 pm. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Grace is survived by: 1 son-John Gehring of Bad Axe. 1 Brother-John (Karen) Allan of Marlette. 1 Grandson-Jason Gehring of Lapeer. Grace was preceded in death by: 3 Brothers-Lee Allan, Ralph Allan and David Allan. 2 Sisters-Jean Morris and Joyce Casey.
Grace E. Gehring, age 88, of Bad Axe, passed away at her home on Friday, December 9, 2016. Grace was born in Pinnebog on September 30, 1928, daughter of the late John and Bernice (Craig) Allan. She married Elmer Gehring in Bad Axe on January 15, 1955. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2005. She enjoyed doing pottery and crafts.
Name: Milan Monroe Miller
Age: 90
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: December 16, 2016
Date of Birth: September 27, 1926
Date of Passing: December 09, 2016
Funeral Home: Carman Funeral Home
A visitation and viewing will be at Meyersieck-Buessema Funeral Home Friday December 16, 2016 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:30 at Country Gardens. A memorial concert will be announced and held at a later date. Arrangements by Carman Funeral home.
He is survived by a daughter Kimberly A. (James) Ezzell of Florida, a sister Ruth Walker, a nephew Jim McGinity, Ron Walker, Gary Walker, Steve Miller, Dave Miller and David Galahger nices Mary McGinity, Kelly Jagers and Ellen Pye and Janice Walker, Ruthann Miller his bandmates of the Bill Denbrock Big Band.
Milan Monroe Miller age 90 of Bay Port died December 9, 2016. He was born in Flint on Sept. 27, 1926 to William and Blanche Miller. Miles graduated from Flint Central High School and received his Bachelor Degree from Central Michigan University. He served in the United Stated Army and played trumpet in the Army band. He married Marilyn Wernicke July 29, 1949. Miles was a music educator band director and teacher for several schools beginning at Harrison and retiring from Owen Gage Schools. He was a lifelong musician and trumpet player. He was proficient on many instruments but he favored his trumpet. Even as a young teenager he was playing with several big bands in the Flint area. He played many years in an ensemble named the Staccato’s. Miles played with the Bill Denbrock Big Band for over 27 years.
Name: Donna Lee Robinson
Age: 85
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: December 13, 2016
Date of Birth: July 03, 1931
Date of Passing: December 09, 2016
Funeral Home: Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Pastor Mike Goforth of Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Thumb Animal Shelter. Visitation at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon: Monday, December 12, 2:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.
Her survivors include her husband, Robert of Bay Port; two daughters, Kimberly (Terry) Shebby of Holmen, Wisconsin and Christine Robinson, of Camp Verde, Arizona; six grandchildren: Aimee, Robbie, Elliot, Jeremy, Angela and Amber; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Donna Lee Robinson, age 85 of Bay Port, passed away at home Friday morning December 9, 2016 with her family at her side. Born in Hazel Park on July 3, 1931, she was the daughter of Harold and Nohldene (Dugal) Draper. On December 5, 1970, she was united in marriage to Robert Charles Robinson at Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. They had been married for 46 years. Donna attended Detroit Business Institute and worked as a secretary for Ford Motor Company for 33 years, retiring January 1, 1988. She enjoyed skiing, and was a member of the Ford Ski Club, often taking trips to northern Michigan and the western states, winning several skiing trophies over the years. Donna and Robert developed their love for camping and caught the camping bug from her in-laws, Mom and Dad Robinson. As a family they camped and toured many states. They attended five camping club rallies throughout their retirement years with their motor home. In addition to her family, Donna had a huge heart for animals. Donna and Bob attended Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville.
Name: Mildred M. Duda
Age: 96
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 12, 2016
Date of Birth: May 19, 1920
Date of Passing: December 07, 2016
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Monday, December 12, 2016 at St. Hubert Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. Rev. Robert Howe, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, December 12 at St. Joseph Church in Rapson from 10:00-11:00 am. Care has been entrusted to the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Mildred’s family.
Mildred is survived by three daughters, Cynthia M. Dunnings of Lansing, Cheryl A. Duda and her significant other, Larry Loveland, of Grand Rapids, Diane D. Torres and her husband, Henry of Vero Beach, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Duda of Harbor Beach; grandchildren, Devon Sitterley and her husband, Brent of Ann Arbor, Chad Duda of Chicago, Courtney R. Sanchez and her husband, Luis of Northville, Coral S.M. Ryan and her husband, Brandon of Howell, Winter T. Dunnings of Ann Arbor, Dr. Leah Torres of Salt Lake City, UT, Matthew H. Torres of Vero Beach, Fla.; two great grandsons, Grant and Cole Sitterley of Ann Arbor; goddaughter, Kimberly Duda of Chicago; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald J. Duda; two brothers, Raymond and James Susalla and one sister, Rita Walsh.
Mrs. Mildred M. Duda, 96 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Bad Axe. She was born on May 19, 1920 in Paris Township to the late Alex and Sabina (Jezak) Susalla. She married Elmer Duda on June 18, 1938 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1972. Mildred attended St. Mary Catholic School in Parisville. She was a lifelong Sigel Township farmer. Mildred was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson for 78 years.
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