Name: Virginia J. Finkel
Age: 84
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: September 08, 2017
Funeral service for Virginia will be Friday, September 8, 2017 at 11am at St John Lutheran Church in Port Hope; Rev. David Dodge officiating. Visitation will take place at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 2 to 8pm and at the church on Friday from 10am until the time of service at 11am. A scripture service will be held at 7pm on Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Port Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the St John Stained Glass Window Fund. Memories can be shared at www.ramseyfh.com.
Surviving are her children, Larry Finkel of Port Hope, Kathy Leneway and her husband Ken of Marysville and Raymond Finkel and his wife Jane of Fort Gratiot; grandchildren, Travis and Kacie Leneway and Joseph and Amy Finkel; two brothers, Marvin Sr Koglin and his wife Joyce of Port Hope and Ronald Koglin and his wife Rosemary of Port Huron; two sisters, Arlene Jurgess of Harbor Beach and Geraldine Koth of Filion; and one sister-in-law Pat Koglin of Port Huron. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Norman on October 12, 2000, her brother Junior Koglin and brothers-in-law Fred Jurgess and Merle Koth.
Virginia J. Finkel, age 84 of Port Hope, passed away Tuesday September 5, 2017 at Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born June 15, 1933 in Port Hope to the late Gust and Adeline (Eggert) Koglin. She married the late Normal Finkel on November 21, 1953 at St John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Virginia served for 44 years as secretary for her church at St John.
Name: Bertha June Stroschein
Age: 94
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: January 02, 2018
Service will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12 Noon at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 am until the service time at 12 noon. Memorials may be offered to Courtney Manor Nursing Facility. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Bertha June is survived by: 1 Son – Floyd (Linda) Stroschein of Bad Axe. 2 Daughters – Judy (Larry) Stirrett of Sandusky and Janet (Al) Dean of Sterling Heights. 2 Brothers – Joseph (Donelda) Carriveau of Filion and Robert (Eleanor) Carriveau of Kinde. 6 Grandchildren – Kimberly Christy, Tricia (Jeff) Dudley, Cathy Dean, Craig (Christine) Dean, Dawn Berridge, Kari (Dan) Stroschein – Perrine. 9 Great-grandchildren and 4 Great-great-grandchildren. Bertha June was preceded in death by: 1 Brother – Johnny Carriveau. 2 Sisters – Catherine Plicheinski and Della Johnston.
Bertha June Stroschein, age 94, of Bad Axe, passed away on Saturday December 30, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Bertha June was born on June 9, 1923 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Stinetz) Carriveau. She married Frederick W. Stroschein on May 4, 1940. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1996. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Name: Beverly Ann Copeland
Age: 76
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: January 02, 2018
Date of Birth: October 19, 1941
Date of Passing: December 28, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Tuesday, January 2nd at Evangel Life Assembly of God in Bad Axe with Pastor Darryl Harless officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00am Tuesday and continue until the service time at church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her children Trenna (Matt) Sommers of Cass City, Dennis (Kelly) Clark of Indiana, Christine Mosack of Arizona and Rainy (Harry) Mosack of Gagetown; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and sister Madonna Smith of Davison. She was preceded in death by son Adam Wade Clark and sister Jackie Wheeler.
Beverly Ann Copeland, 76, of Bad Axe, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Beverly was born October 19, 1941 in Flint to the late Fred and Edna (Burton) Harrington. She graduated from Flint Central High School. She was a member of Evangel Life Assembly of God in Bad Axe and involved in Forgotten Man Ministries. She enjoyed crafting and being a foster grandparent.
Name: Elizabeth Rose McLeod
Age: 85
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: January 03, 2018
Date of Birth: January 17, 1932
Date of Passing: December 28, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A mass of resurrection will be 11:00am Wednesday, January 3rd at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church/OLPH in Pigeon with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8pm Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Elkton, www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her children Judy Palermo of West Bloomfield, Linda (Danny) Bieri of Caseville, Donald of Pigeon and David of Pigeon; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her six siblings.
Elizabeth Rose McLeod, 85, of Pigeon, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Elizabeth was born January 17, 1932 in Pigeon to the late Martin and Frances (Rujer) Karle. She married Donald McLeod on April 25, 1953 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon; he preceded her in death March 24, 2011. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and being a mom to her family.
Name: Barbara Ann Bailey Buchholz
Age: 82
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 29, 2017
Date of Birth: November 10, 1935
Date of Passing: December 25, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Loehrke officiating. Visitation will be 3-8 Thursday at Cross Lutheran and one hour prior to the service of Friday in church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Scheurer Hospital or Cross Lutheran Church. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Barb is survived by daughters Pamela Buchholz, Patrice Buchholz, Ann (Jeff) Hartel and Amy (Pat) O’Hare; grandchildren Rebecca and Bradley (Miranda) Hartel; great-grandchildren Madisyn, Matthew and Makenzie; and brother David (Jan) Bailey.
Barbara Ann Bailey Buchholz, 82, of Pigeon, passed away on December 25, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital. Barbara was born November 10, 1935 in Cass City to the late Clifton and Ethel (Pobanz) Bailey. Throughout her life, Barb engaged in her community ranging from Girl Scout leader, Quilt Guild, to Rotary Club member. Barb was a member of Cross Lutheran Church. She loved her friends and family dearly.
Name: Anna Viola Kinde Hollister
Age: 98
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 30, 2017
Services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at noon at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 am until the service time at noon. Private burial will take place in Colfax Cemetery of Bad Axe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to Thumb Industries in Anna’s name. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Anna is survived by 2 children, Annah L. Ellinwood (Steve) of Fort Myers, FL and John C. Hollister of Port Austin. Other survivors include one grandson, Jeff of Hutto, TX, four great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Anna was preceded in death by her husband Leland C. Hollister, her parents, Ida and John Kinde, sisters Sarah Kinde and Hazel Parsch and one great granddaughter, Emilee Clark.
Anna Viola Kinde Hollister, age 98, of Bad Axe, passed away on December 25, 2017 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, Michigan. She was the daughter of John and Ida Kinde of Bad Axe. She was the wife of Leland C. Hollister. She was very proud that the Kinde family helped settle the Thumb area. For many years, she worked with her sister and parents in the Kinde Children’s store in Bad Axe. She was also proud of the fact that she helped the Sheltered Workshop become productive. It is now known as Thumb Industries. She started their thrift store and also acquired many contracts for the workers to fulfill. She took no salary. Later she worked with her son, John, at the Tip A Thumb Canoe and Kayak Rental in Port Austin. In her free time she loved to sew. Many people in town have her pillows and potholders made from recycled upholstery fabric. Needless to say, she will be missed.
Name: Charles H. Green
Age: 102
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 28, 2017
Funeral service for Charles will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with Pastor Philip Tousley officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2- 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to: Bad Axe First United Methodist Church, the VFW Post 116 of Port Austin, Meadow Lane Assisted Living, or to Heartland Hospice. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Charles is survived by his son, Mark Green and his wife, Michelle, of Bad Axe; his grandchildren, Lisa (Taggart) Town of Grand Rapids and Brian (Kasey) Green of Royal Oak; great grandchildren, Oliver and Henry Town and Liam and Genevieve Green; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond (Delores) Green and his sisters-in-law, Mable (Harold) Eyth and Alta (Alden) MacAlpine.
Charles H. Green, age 102, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living under Heartland Hospice care. Charles was born in Elkton, Michigan on May 16, 1915 to the late Thomas and Margaret (Robinson) Green. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1935. Charles married Ruth Nelson on December 2, 1942 in front of the fireplace at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan. She preceded him in death in July 12, 2003. Charles served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was in the 69th infantry, 273rd Regiment as a machine gunner and later a Platoon Sergeant. He was in the Battle of Bulge to the linkup with the Russian Army. He worked as an electrician for Detroit Edison for thirty years, retiring in 1975. Charles was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bad Axe. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #116 in Port Austin, the Disabled American Veterans, and Verona Hills Golf Club.
Name: Jeffrey Paul Cook
Age: 58
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 28, 2017
Services will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 3 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1 pm at Seymour Lake Cemetery, located on Sashabaw Road, just south of Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, MI 48371, Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from noon until the service time at 3 pm. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Jeffrey is survived by: Mother – Marjorie Cook of Ubly. 3 Brothers – Bart Cook, Scott Cook (Cheryl) and Tom Cook, all of Ubly. Niece – Nicole (Aaron) Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach. Nephew – Matt Cook of Marlette. 3 Delightful Grandnieces – Payton Nicole King, Harper Rochelle Roggenbuck and Ava Jean Roggenbuck. 2 Aunts – Allyn Burt of Hendersonville, NC, and Martha Bailey of Dearborn and several Cousins. Jeffrey was preceded in death by: Father – Paul Cook. Grandparents – Milner and Margaret (Smith) Cook, Allen and Rachel Coventry, and Clara (Drewett) Sadler. Aunts and Uncles – John Cook, Arthur Bailey, Mary and Jack Kniel and Barry Burt, and Cousin Cheri Lynn Burt.
Jeff Cook, age 58, of Ubly, passed away, suddenly, at home on December 23, 2017. Jeffrey Paul Cook was born on April 5, 1959 in Pontiac, MI, son of Paul and Marjorie (Coventry) Cook. Jeff graduated from Ortonville's Brandon High School in 1977, and continued farming with his family. He was active in 4-H and loved exhibiting at fairs and Holstein shows throughout Michigan. In 1978, he moved with his family to a larger farm in the Ubly area, increased their herd size, and milked their Registered Holsteins for many years, but Jeff, most of all enjoyed the fieldwork. In recent years, he decided to specialize in growing and providing grass and alfalfa hay to other dairy producers and farmers, with good friend Jim Tyrrell and family. Jeff was a great fan of Michigan State Spartan Football, and the Detroit Tigers. He also appreciated watching the Detroit Lions when they played a good game. Jeff enjoyed welding and building, country music, jokes, pizza, beer, attending farm shows, and driving around the thumb, checking things out. Jeff adored his nieces.
Name: Nicki Lee Shively
Age: 30
Hometown: Bay Port, MI.
Funeral Date: December 29, 2017
Date of Birth: June 25, 1987
Date of Passing: December 23, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be at 11:00am Friday, December 29th at the Bay Port United Methodist Church with Rev. Matthew Chapman officiating. Burial will be in New Bay Port Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. Memorials may be made to the family. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his parents Rodney and Sharon of Bay Port; brothers Michael (Cindy) of Gagetown, Paul Shippey of Bay Port, Frank (Jackie) of Bay Port, Jeff (Heidi) Shippey of Gagetown, John of Bay Port and Benjamin of Bay Port; aunt Mildred Bohl of Saginaw; girlfriend Danna Zimmerman of Sebewaing; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Joshua Hatlak and niece Trinity Star.
Nicki Lee Shivley, 30, of Bay Port, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Caseville. Nicki was born June 25, 1987 in Saginaw to Rodney and Sharon (Cicalo) Shivley. He graduated from EPBP Lakers High School in 2006. He was employed at Huron Castings in Pigeon and a member of the Fairhaven Twp Fire Department. If it had an engine he could fix it and make it go fast; he liked boats, cars, motorcycles and snowmobiles.
Name: Beverly A. Brickel
Age: 66
Hometown: Colfax Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 26, 2017
Date of Birth: December 02, 1951
Date of Passing: December 22, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service will be 12 noon on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church with Pastor Philip Tousley officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Beverly is survived by her beloved husband of forty-four years, Dr. David Brickel of Bad Axe and her wonderful children: Matthew Brickel and his wife, Laurel, of Bad Axe, Thomas Brickel of Traverse City and Nicholas Brickel of South Haven.
Our kind and loving wife and mother, Beverly A. Brickel, 66, of Colfax Township, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Beverly was born on December 2, 1951 in in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, the only child to the late Nicholas and Kathleen (O’Toole) Bednarczyk. She graduated from University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s in Science. Beverly was united in marriage to Dr. David Brickel on June 30, 1973 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Beverly was a member of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. She loved spending her winters in Florida. She was an avid sports fan, always cheering for University of Michigan football team, the Detroit Lions or the Detroit Tigers. Beverly also enjoyed golfing at Verona Hills Golf Course.
Name: Mabel Irene Sturm
Age: 101
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 28, 2017
Date of Birth: May 31, 1916
Date of Passing: December 21, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services are Noon Thursday, December 28th at the Pigeon First United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10AM Thursday in church and continue until the service at Noon. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her son Lynn of Pigeon and daughter Laurel (Leon) Errer of Ann Arbor; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Alan, brother James and her dog Skip.
Mabel Irene Sturm, 101, of Pigeon, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care Unit. Mabel was born May 31, 1916 at home in Oliver Township to the late Russell and Olga (Fisher) Turner. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1934. She married Leo Sturm December 25, 1935 at the Pigeon Methodist Church parsonage; he preceded her in death April 25, 1988. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Pigeon Dairy (which she owned), Bella Vista Resort and Pigeon Motors. She was an avid horse woman and as such was the founder and lifelong member of the Indian Trails Riding Club. She was a member of the Pigeon Historical Society and Pigeon First United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women and the Pigeon Players. She was as comfortable balancing credits and debits as she was winning blue ribbons for racing and square dancing on her horse Sam at the Fair. She was a gifted crafter in crochet, quilting, cooking and a generous volunteer of her time to help others.
Name: Marvin H. Koglin
Age: 87
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2017
Date of Birth: July 29, 1930
Date of Passing: December 20, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Marv will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope with Pastor David Dodge officiating. Burial will take place at Marquardt Cemetery in Port Hope. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde from 2 – 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to the St. John’s Lutheran Window Fund or to Donor’s Choice. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Marv is survived by his wife, Joyce Koglin of Port Hope; his children Karen (Jeff) Kreh of Kinde, Marvin M. (Vicki) Koglin, of Port Hope, Julie (Dean) Kreh of Owendale, David (Lisa) Koglin of Bad Axe, Daniel (Angie) Koglin of Port Hope and Brenda Richardson of Memphis, Michigan; grandchildren: Kevin (Ashley) Kreh, Kristopher (Erin) Kreh, Kayla (Michael) Sweeney, Mallory (Kyle) Korpalski, Erin (Eric) Allen, Stacey (Adam) Farmer, Kristen (Mike) Rifenbark, Kari Ann (Travis) Osantoski, Tiffany (Kenny) Shepherd, Allyson (Wesley) Roggenbuck, Eric Koglin (special friend, Katie Kelly), Shannon (Bradley) Strozeski, Cody and Ashley Koglin, and Emily Richardson; great grandchildren: Kristina, Nicole, Alexandra, Daniella, Kaylie, Molly, Maci, Elle, Lyle, Noah, Cooper and Austin, along with three more on the way. He is also survived by his sisters, Arlene Jurgess of Harbor Beach and Geraldine Koth of Filion; his brother, Ronald (Rosemary) Koglin of Fort Gratiot; and sister in law, Patricia Koglin of Port Huron along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Richardson; his son-in-law, John Richardson; his brother, Junior Koglin,; his sister, Virginia (Norman) Finklel; brothers-in-law, Fred Jurgess and Merle Koth.
Marvin H. Koglin, 87, of Port Hope, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2017 at Lakeview Extended Rehab in Harbor Beach. Marv was born in Huron Township on July 29, 1930 to the late Gustave and Adeline (Eggert) Koglin. On August 24, 1957, he married the love of his life, Joyce E. Brade at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kinde. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Marv was a lifetime dairy farmer. He was a lifetime member of the Farmers Union, and the Michigan Milk Producers. Marvin was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope. In his younger years, he was in the Tip of the Thumb Square Dancers Club, he was on the first Zoning Board for Huron Township and he was on the finance committee and ushered at church. When Marv wasn’t farming, he loved to dance, tend to his vegetable garden, play cards with his club, and collected toy tractors, at one point owning more than 300 tractors. He loved his family, making sure his grandchildren’s boyfriends were worthy and loved playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Name: Frances Leone Neville
Age: 90
Hometown: Verona Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 23, 2017
Date of Birth: August 01, 1927
Date of Passing: December 20, 2017
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11 am. Rev. Kenneth Lueke will be officiating. Burial will be at 2 pm at Richland Lutheran Cemetery in Hemlock. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm or Saturday at the church from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe or the American Cancer Society. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Frances is survived by: Her beloved husband – Thomas Neville of Bad Axe. 1 Son – Michael (Debra) Watters of Bellaire, MI. 4 Daughters – Patricia (Robert) Friot of Gwinn, MI., Sandra (John) Aaron of Saginaw, MI, Catherine (Fred) Bigler of Brant, MI, and Joann (George) Steinbis of Bad Axe, MI. 1 Sister – Geraldine Kruth of Hemlock, MI. Daughter-in-law – Karen Watters of Bellaire, MI. 13 Grandchildren. 28 Great- grandchildren. 10 Great – great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by: Brother – Loring Tilden Sister – Bonnie Wardin. Son – Timothy Watters. Great – grandson – Justin King – Taljonick.
Frances Leone Neville, age 90, of Verona Township, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Frances was born in Midland, MI on August 1, 1927, daughter of the late Bert and Anna (Rhode) Tilden. She married Thomas J. Neville on February 17, 1973. Frances worked as a supervisor at Michigan Bell in Saginaw and Consumers Power in Saginaw and then after moving to Bad Axe she worked as a Personnel Assistant for Huron Memorial Hospital. She was a long time member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Saginaw and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. She participated in many church activities. Frances loved to sew and embroider. She especially loved her husband, Tom.
Name: Faye Marie Scott
Age: 63
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: December 29, 2017
Date of Birth: August 09, 1954
Date of Passing: December 19, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Faye’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service will be held in the Ball Room at the Pasta House in Kinde on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 4 – 7 p.m. with Karen Bouverette officiating. Those wishing to attend, please RSVP to Shannon at 989-315-1533. Burial will follow in the spring 2018 in Verona Township Cemetery in the Scott family plot. Memorials may be offered to the Huron County Special Olympics or to the Disabled Veterans Organization. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Faye is survived by her daughters, Marie Hasselman (Gary Cieslinski) of Elkton, Shannon (Tim) Schultz of Owendale, and honorary adopted daughter, Melinda Osantoski of Port Austin; her grandchildren: Chantel, Matthew (fiancé, Cassandra Glaza) Cieslinski, and Cheyanne Cieslinski; her grand puppies, Buck and Yukon; her sisters, Brenda (Charles) Brooks of Bay City and Cindy (Brian) Sutter of Madison, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandsons, Eric and Johnathan Cieslinski and her brother, John MacDonald Jr. and her older baby sister, Carol Ann MacDonald.
Faye Marie Scott, 63, of Kinde, passed away on December 19, 2017 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe after battling a long illness. She was born in Bad Axe, Michigan at Hubbard Memorial Hospital on August 9, 1954 to the late John A. Sr. and Fayetta (Fezzy) MacDonald. As a child, Faye loved to spend time on their large family homestead just east of Bad Axe. She loved attending the Huron Community Fair every year, gardening, canning, raising chickens, baking cookies, climbing in the barn, spending close time with her mother, dad, big brother, little sisters, the neighbor kids, pets, and her MacDonald cousins. Faye loved listening to the radio and collecting records when she was young. She also attended Pangborn Country School on the M-19 corner. John Jr. and Faye walked to school from their farm. Faye loved attending the old Bad Axe Junior High too in town. Faye then attended Bad Axe High School, class of ‘73. She sang in choir and spent time with friends. In ‘73 Faye brought home a beautiful baby girl named Marie Elizabeth. A few years later, she received her high school diploma from North Huron High School in the night school program. Faye worked many jobs in her day, including the hospital cafeteria, and her dad’s produce stand. Faye landed her dream job working at Thumb Industries sheltered workshop of Bad Axe. It was the perfect job for her. It was her passion to help the clients in every aspect. Even though Faye was a single mom for many years, she really made Marie’s childhood special. In ‘84 Faye met Jim, out one night with friends. It was meant to be! In ‘85 another bouncing baby girl was born. They named her Shannon Jessie. The doctor said “boy, she sure is a spunky little girlâ€. So Jim and Faye called her Spunky. During this time Faye became a grandmother to 5 wonderful grandchildren. She loved being a grandmother and spent a lot of time with Chantel, Mathew, Cheyanne and her grand puppies. She really loved her son-in-law’s Gary and Tim too. Faye never had a chance to have a son and she finally did. Faye was a wonderful Aunt, Great Aunt, and Cousin to her family. When Jim was diagnosed with cancer they decided to get married finally. She married the love of her life, James W. Scott, during Christmas time on December 22, 2009. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2012. She was a supervisor at Thumb Industries for 23 years. She enjoyed volunteering in the Special Olympics, helping with the girl’s school activities, playing cards, quilting, sewing, tending to her flower gardens, reading, digging up her family’s ancestry, cooking, baking, cake decorating, bird watching and spending time with her dear family and friends. She loved China King, Diet Coke, and Cheeseburgers from Verona Bar.
Name: Clare W. Finkbeiner
Age: 83
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2017
Date of Birth: April 24, 1934
Date of Passing: December 18, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, December 21st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Elkton with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Urn interment will be in Grandlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 Wednesday at the funeral home in Elkton. Memorials may be made to the Lakers School Boosters. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his wife Grace; sons Rodney (Tammy) of Lake and Roger (Diane) of Sebewaing; 6 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and sister Betty Pobanz.
Clare W. Finkbeiner, 83, of Elkton, died Monday, December 18, 2017 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Clare was born April 24, 1934 in Winsor Township to the late Otto and Esther (Geiger) Finkbeiner. He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1952. He married Grace Deming on November 3, 1956 at the Kilmanagh EUB Church. Clare worked as a farming advisor and used farm implement dealer. He was a member of the Elkton Lions and the Hubbard-Winsor Masonic Lodge, Pigeon. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling and golfing.
Name: Richard D. Korn
Age: 75
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2017
Date of Birth: February 24, 1942
Date of Passing: December 18, 2017
Funeral Home: Knoblock Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Richard Korn will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 from 5-8 pm and on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Memorials may be made to North Huron Elementary School.
He is survived by his wife, Jan Korn of Port Austin: His daughters, Julie Toner of Port Austin, Katie (Sean) Brown of Flowery Branch, Georgia, and four grandchildren: Madalynne, Brody, Brooklyn, and Clark Toner. Also surviving are his siblings: Ed Korn of Port Austin, Marlene Gracey of Huntley, IL, Donnie (LuAnne) of Downey, CA, and Linda (Dick) Murawski of Lake Orion: His sisters-in-law; Carol Johnston of Grand Rapids, Cheryl Krueger of Brighton. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Doreen Korn, brother-in-law Jake Gracey, sister-in-law Gayle Berry and brother-in-law, Doug Johnston.
Richard D. Korn, 75, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 18, 2017. Rich was born on February 24, 1942, in Detroit, the son of the late Edwin and Theresa (Klosowski) Korn. Rich graduated from Port Austin High School in 1960. He married Janice McAleer on February 10, 1973 in Bad Axe. He served in Germany and Washington State in the Army and was honorably discharged in July of 1967. He and his wife both retired from the family business (Formax Manufacturing) in Grand Rapids in 2012 and then moved back to Port Austin. He enjoyed rides in the country, casino trips, gardening, and most of all his grandchildren.
Name: Harold P. Deeg Sr.
Age: 85
Hometown: Unionville, MI
Funeral Date: December 20, 2017
Date of Birth: March 29, 1932
Date of Passing: December 16, 2017
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, MI from 2-8pm. The funeral service will be Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Unionville. Visitation will begin at church at 11am until the time of service at 12noon. Burial will be at Columbia Township Cemetery in Unionville. Memorial donations may be given to The Veteran of Foreign Wars or The American Legion. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Harold is survived by his children: William Deeg of Sebewaing, MI; Susan Ahearn of Bad Axe,MI; Lee (Marci) Deeg of Watkins, IA; Ann (Andrew) Manial of Spring Hill, TN; Melynda Deeg of Bay City,MI; and Harold, Jr. (LeeAnn) Deeg of Bad Axe, MI. Grandchildren: Sandra, Beverly, Joshua, Shelly, Robin, Brett, Kyle, Erica, Ryan, Jared, Ryan, Nick, Chad, Andreah, Nathan, Ashlee, Matthew and De’Antre; several great grandchildren; Siblings: Jerry Deeg of Sebewaing, Robert Deeg of Sebewaing, Selma Schulz of Deckerville, and Shirley Leiterman of Sebewaing; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold P. Deeg, Sr., age 85, of Unionville, MI passed away December 16, 2017, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, MI. Harold was born March 29, 1932, in Bach, MI to Paul and Laura (Schulz) Deeg. He is a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. After the war, he married Beverly Forbing, she preceded him in death. He then married Marcella Meyer, she also preceded him in death. Harold enjoyed farming, being a welder for Michigan Sugar Company, hunting fishing, working on cars, playing cards and being with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Unionville and the Sebewaing American Legion Post # 293 and Sebewaing Sportsman’s VFW Hall.
Name: Doreen M. Dickenson
Age: 68
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 16, 2017
Date of Birth: April 04, 1949
Date of Passing: December 16, 2017
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 21 at St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly, Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly on Wednesday from 2-9 pm and Thursday from 10-11 am at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. There will be a family rosary Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm at the funeral home and a vigel at 7pm. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Doreen’s family.
Doreen is survived by her husband Peter Dickinson of Harbor Beach; three daughters, Tina (Michael) McKenzie of Bad Axe, Lisa Peruski of Ubly, Kristy (Rick) Moore of Minden City; eight grandchildren, T.J. Messing and his significant other, Laura Lubeski, Bryant Messing, Brandon Zdrojewski and his significant other, Elizabeth Eden, all of Ubly, Hunter Peruski and his fiancée, Faith Wignall, of Aguila, AZ, Griffin Peruski of Ubly, Danniele Moore and her boyfriend, Brian Dekoski of Harbor Beach; Tiffani Moore of Minden City, Gary Moore and his fiancée, Abbegale Owens of Minden City; two great grandchildren Brayden Polega of Ubly and Levi Dekoski of Harbor Beach; two step daughters, Milissa (Dean) Stacer of Plymouth, Lisa (Kristofer) Kaufman of Lake Orion; six step grandchildren, Kaylee Robles and Arianna Stacer of Plymouth, Hunter, Jack, Ava and Sophia Kaufman of Lake Orion. She was preceded in death by one sister Barbara Bukoski; one brother, Laverne Bukoski; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Archie and Doris Dickinson.
Mrs. Doreen M. Dickinson, 68 of Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at her home with her family by her side after a short illness. Doreen was born on April 4, 1949 in Bad Axe to the late John T. and Bertha (Kociba) Bukoski. She married Peter Dickinson on August 2, 2002 in Bad Axe. Doreen attended the St. John Catholic School and was a graduate of Ubly High School. She retired as a Paraprofessional from the HISD in Bad Axe in 2013. She was also a caregiver for residents in the Huron County area. She enjoyed reading, gardening and cooking. She was an avid walker for many years. Doreen cherished time spent visiting with her family, especially her grandchildren.
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Name: Richard (Dick) L. Gillingham
Age: 80
Hometown: Caseville Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 20, 2017
Date of Birth: March 04, 1937
Date of Passing: December 16, 2017
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services for Richard L. Gillingham, will be at 1:00pm Wednesday, December 20th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Fr. Robert Pare officiating. Burial with military honors will be in New Bay Port Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00am Wednesday and continue until the service begins. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Dick is survived by his wife Elaine; children Dan (Mary) of Greenville, SC; Annette (Dave) Kreznerski of Howell, MI; Gary (Laura) of Orlando, FL; Alan (friend Michelle) of Marine City, MI; and Karen (Keith) Durling of Haslette, MI; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister Janet McCrimmon of Caseville; and daughter-in-law Mary (Tom) Walter of Sidney, OH. He was preceded in death by his son Dean and brother John.
Richard (Dick) L. Gillingham, 80, of Caseville Township, MI died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe, MI. Dick was born March 4, 1937 in Bay City, MI to the late John J. and Eunice (Boergert) Gillingham. He graduated in 1956 from Bay Port High School,MI and entered the US Navy, serving two years active duty and then two years reserve. He married Elaine Tanata on May 14, 1960 in Jamestown, North Dakota. He worked at Active Industries then Ford Motor-Steel Division in Dearborn, MI. He moved from Garden City to Caseville Township in 1990. He enjoyed camping and spending winters in Florida.
Name: Leon "Sonny" B. Leigh
Age: 77
Hometown: Verona Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 20, 2017
Date of Birth: November 11, 1940
Date of Passing: December 16, 2017
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Mac Chapel
Funeral service for Sonny will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe, MI. Visitation will be at the Mac Chapel on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 4 – 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 20th from 10 a.m. until time of service. Per Sonny’s wishes, cremation will take place following the service at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. Memorials may be offered to the Disabled American Veterans Organization (www.dav.org) or to the Thumb Animal Shelter. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Leon is survived by his wife, Julie Harker- Leigh, of Bad Axe, MI; his children: Kristen (John) Penman of Leonard, Michigan; Brian (Lori) Leigh of Highland, Michigan; Dr. Nicole (Skip Townsend) Leigh of Oxford, Michigan; Nick (Karen) Harker of Ann Arbor,MI; and Troy (Anne) Harker of Brighton, Michigan; His grandchildren: Trevor and Tyler Leigh, Lauren and Jesse Ubbing, Trey, Zachary and Rachel Townsend, Zachary and Finn Harker, and Harrison, Sabina and Levi Harker; his brother: Bud (Sabina) Leigh; his brothers –in-law, Dan (Trudy) Yaroch, John (Linda) Yaroch, Pat (Vicki) Yaroch and his sister-in-law, Mary Zeigler; along with many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Yaroch; sisters-in-law, Theda Leigh and Suzie Chumbler; brothers-in-law, Roy Chumbler and Jim Yaroch; and his beloved furry companions, Lucy and Linus.
Leon “Sonny†B. Leigh, 77, of Verona Township, MI passed away on December 16, 2017 at his home. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on November 11, 1940 to the late Jess and Bonnie (Jackson) Leigh. He moved to Melvindale, Michigan, where he graduated from Melvindale High School in 1958. He is in their Hall of Fame for football and basketball. Sonny served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. While he was in the Army, he played basketball on special assignment and boxed. He worked for Trans Industries and Vultron, as National Sales Manager, retiring in 2002. When Sonny was younger, he raced snow-mobiles and hunted for pheasants. He enjoyed fishing in his boat; bowling, golfing, basketball, cheering for Michigan State and watching his grandchildren participate in many sports. Sonny was a member of the American Legion in Port Austin, a member of the Moose Lodge and past member of Verona Hills Golf Course. On November 16, 1995, he married Julie Ann Harker in Homes Beach, Florida.
Name: Lloyd R. Nicholas
Age: 71
Hometown: Sebewaing, MI
Funeral Date: December 19, 2017
Date of Birth: July 03, 1946
Date of Passing: December 16, 2017
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Monday, December 18, 2017, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 4-9pm. The funeral service will be Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11:30am. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Paula; sons: Christopher R. (Lisa) Nicholas of St. Clair Shores, Brian O. Nicholas of Clawson, David A. Nicholas of Canton, and Aaron M. Nicholas of Sebewaing; grandchildren: Michael, Chiara, Miranda, Jonah, Adam and Sophia; siblings: Donna Ferguson, Roland Nicholas, Joyce (Jim) Turner, and Jean (John) Heck. Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Ronald Nicholas.
Lloyd R. Nicholas, age 71, of Sebewaing, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. Lloyd was born July 3, 1946, in Gagetown, to Earl and Lola (Ingalsbe) Nicholas. After high school he served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He then married Paula Buss on July 30, 1966, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. He retired from GM in Saginaw. For many years he was a volunteer for the Sebewaing Township Ambulance. Lloyd was a member of the Sebewaing Sportsman’s Club VFW Hall, a Trustee Chair at Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of the Men’s Group. Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending to his pond and lawn, and loved his dogs and cats.
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