Name: Selma Alice Schulz
Age: 85
Hometown: Deckerville
Funeral Date: January 03, 2019
Date of Birth: July 03, 1933
Date of Passing: December 30, 2018
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cass City. Visitation will be from 2pm-8pm. The funeral service will be Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cass City. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be at 3pm at Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Pigeon. Memorial donations may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Arrangements handled by Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Selma is survived by her children: Ludwig Schulz, Ted Schulz, Karoline Collins, Johann (Traci) Schulz, Eta (Douglas) Jorde, Werner Schulz, Tiana (Charles) Holmberg and Selma Schulz; 2 brothers: Gerald and Robert Deeg; sister, Shirley Leiterman; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Selma is preceded in death by 2 infant sons, 1 infant daughter, and siblings: Harold Deeg, Walt Deeg, Donald Deeg, Elsa Volz and Marjorie Fifield.
Selma Alice Schulz, age 85, of Deckerville, passed away at her home on December 30, 2018. Selma was born July 3, 1933, in Bach, Michigan, to Paul and Laura (Schulz) Deeg. After graduating High School, she worked in home healthcare for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Werner Schulz, Sr. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cass City, where she served on the Alter Guild and was a past choir member. Selma was an avid gardener, enjoyed taking care of poultry, and liked quilting and sewing.
Name: Larry H. Ritter
Age: 78
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 31, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 31, 2019 at 11 am. at St Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 1-8pm or Monday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. A combined rosary will be offered on Sunday at 6:30 pm. at the funeral home by the Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to…www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Larry is survived by his wife Marie Ritter of Bad Axe, two sons: Duane Ritter of Oak Park, Karl (Renee) Ritter of Clinton Township, one daughter Barbara Ritter of Bad Axe, 6 grandchildren: Trista (Joshua) Smith of Bad Axe, Kyle Clement of Clinton Township, Paige Clement of Clinton Township, Dylan Clement of Toledo, OH, Nevaeh Ritter of Bad Axe, Brady Ritter of Clinton Township, 4 great grandchildren: Anikah Smith of Bad Axe, Kalli Clement of Clinton Township, Kalvin Clement of Clinton Township, Bennett Smith of Bad Axe, one brother James (Margaret) Ritter of Bad Axe, one sister Sandra Iseler of Bad Axe and his God Children: Lynette Ciejka, Susan Henson, Debra Branski, Brenda Rutkowski, Trista Smith, and Daniel Rutkowski. He was preceded by a daughter Laura (Ritter) Diab Agha, grandsons: Arthur William Thorp II, Max Howard Ritter, brother Ronnie Ritter, and sister Susan Ritter.
Larry H. Ritter, age 78, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Bay McLaren Hospital in Bay City surrounded by his family. He was born on July 29, 1940 in Bad Axe, son of the late Howard & Erna (Engler) Ritter. He married Marie Wasielewski on June 29, 1963. He worked 42 years at Active Industries. He enjoyed gardening, flowers, woodworking and was a member of the Knights of Columbus since December 6, 1981.
Name: Carl Binder
Age: 93
Hometown: Sigel Township, MI
Funeral Date: December 29, 2018
Date of Birth: September 05, 1925
Date of Passing: December 23, 2018
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 11 am at the Bad Axe First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe from 2 – 5 pm and 6 – 8 pm or Saturday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Carl is survived by two sons – Paul (Sharlene) Binder of Bad Axe and Ken (Missy) Binder of Saginaw. One daughter – Linda Jerome of Davison. Seven grandchildren – Kevin (Bethany) Jerome, Bradley (Keri) Jerome, Jennifer (Jesse) Winkel, Jessica (Joel) Bontrager, Brendon Binder, Mitchell Binder and fiancée Marissa Bueche, Nathan Binder and fiancée Sarah Cline. Honorary granddaughter – Megan Gregory. Ten great-grandchildren – Austin and Sean Jerome, Parker and Aleena Jerome, Joseph, Jackson and Justin Winkel, Annabelle, Rosalynn and Tobias Bontrager. One sister-in-law – Elizabeth “Betty†Binder of Bad Axe. One brother-in-law – Harold Cummings. Many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Dan Binder. One son-in-law – Gerald “Jerry†Jerome. Six brothers – George, Harvey, Wilfred, Clarence, Walter and Ernie Binder. One sister – Irene Weitzel.
Carl Binder, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born September 5, 1925 in Bad Axe, son of the late Elmer and Clara (Isler) Binder. He married Wanda Sparling on July 31, 1948 at the Bad Axe First Baptist Church. She preceded Carl in death on December 4, 2015. Carl fought with the U.S. Army in WWII in the Pacific Campaign. He was a Sigel Township farmer all his life and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of farming with his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. After retiring from farming, he worked for McDonalds Food and Family Center. He was a member of Bad Axe First Baptist Church.
Name: Marjorie L. Woodward
Age: 85
Hometown: Port Hope, MI.
Funeral Date: December 28, 2018
Funeral Services for Marjorie will be on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 5pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Nancy Bitterling officiating. Burial service will take place Saturday, at 1pm at Croton Township Cemetery, near Newaygo, Michigan. Visitation will be on Friday, from 2-5pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
She is survived by her children: Dennis Woodward of Port Hope, John (Joan) Woodward of Harbor Beach, Brian Woodward of Detroit, grandchildren: John, Rita, Cassidy, Robin, 8 great grandchildren, and brothers: Al Lang of Montana, Jim Lang of Lansing, and Don Lang of Grand Rapids. Marjorie was preceded in death by a sister Betty Fisher.
MARJORIE L. WOODWARD, age 85 of Port Hope, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Courtney Manor Nursing of Bad Axe. She was born on July 8, 1933 in Lansing, to the late John & Edith (Mead) Lang. Marjorie and Allen Woodward were united in marriage on June 14, 1952 in Lansing. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2011. Marjorie was the Port Hope Village Clerk for many years, was a member of the Port Hope United Methodist Church, and enjoyed travelling and gardening.
Name: Beverly J. Knost
Age: 78
Hometown: Port Austin, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2018
Date of Birth: December 08, 1940
Date of Passing: December 22, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 3:00pm Thursday, December 27th at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon with Rev. Mark Gerisch of Hope Lutheran Church in Sebewaing officiating. Burial will be in Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Pigeon. Visitation will be Noon to 3:00pm Thursday at Cross Lutheran Church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her husband Martin; children Christine (Terry) Braun of Port Austin and Kenneth (Sharon) Knost of Brighton; grandchildren Rebecca, Bradley, Jaclyn, Joshua, Jessica, and Jennifer; and brother Henry “Bud†(Donna) Kreller of New Balitimore.
Beverly J. Knost, 78, of Port Austin died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Beverly was born December 8, 1940 in Detroit to the late Henry and Barbara (Sauter) Kreller. She graduated from Lake Shore High School in 1958. She married Martin F. Knost on June 29, 1962 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores. Beverly was a homemaker. She retired to Port Austin from Warren in 1990. She was a member of the U&I Club. She enjoyed playing cards and spending winters in Florida.
Name: Donald R. Landenberg
Age: 82
Hometown: Bad Axe, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2018
Date of Birth: October 23, 1936
Date of Passing: December 22, 2018
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Donald will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Victory in Christ Community Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Steward Justin officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church. Per Don’s wishes, cremation will take after the funeral. Cremation burial with military honors will take place at a later date at Colfax Township Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Don is survived by his sons: Donald Jr. Landenberg (wife April) and Kip Landenberg; his daughters: Lou Ann Kain (husband, Maurice) and Karla Blacker (husband, Ed); ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Donna Sherwood. He is also survived by his sisters, Doris McNeil and Carol Campbell; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Stella Laba and Betty Roberts.
Donald R. Landenberg Sr., age 82, of Bad Axe, passed away on December 22, 2018 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe. Don was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on October 23, 1936. His parents were the late Carl and Dorothy (Mattice) Landenberg. Don was in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958 on the German-Russian border. On December 31, 1960, he married the love of his life, Violet McNeil. She preceded him in death in 1997. Donald was a member of the Victory in Christ Community Church in Bad Axe. He worked at Active Industries in Elkton from 1955 to 1992. Don enjoyed auto racing. He would race one night at Thunder Road in Cass City then the next night at the Owendale track. In his spare time, Don liked to do woodworking, making birdhouses, fishing and hunting.
Name: Lila Helen Maurer
Age: 93
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: December 28, 2018
Date of Birth: July 05, 1925
Date of Passing: December 22, 2018
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Friday, December 28 at St. John Catholic church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly. 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 Thursday from 1:30-8:00 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 at 7:00 pm. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested to Lila’s family, care of Lois Hill. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Lila’s family.
Lila’s family wishes to extend their appreciation for all of the fantastic care given to Lila from the staff of Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Lila is survived by thee daughters, Lana (Gregory) Gordon of Port Austin, Elaine Lansing of Chandler, AZ, Lois (Marvin) Hill of Ruth; 5 grandchildren, Brandy Gordon and her special friend, Jeremy Polega of Port Austin, Courtney (Ryan) Smith of Fairhaven, MI, Erin (Joshua) Zimmerman of Port Austin, Adam (April) Hill of Waterford, Andrea (Brett) Mosher of Ruth; 8 great grandchildren, Mason Pechette Landen Merguez, Piper Smith, Jack Zimmerman and Riley Zimmerman, Lauren, Marina and Sophia Hill; sisters-in-law, Norine Williamson of Sterling Heights, Leta Duda of Mt. Clemens, Dorothy Zurek of Mt. Clemens. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Joanne Marie Maurer; great grandchild, Skylar Smith; siblings, Gertrude (John) Garety, Luella (Merlin) Valley, Edanna (David) Sweeney, Elizabeth “Betty†(Marsh) Sparling, Blanche (John) Krug, Marion (Bill) McQueen; in-laws, Ervin (Virginia) Maurer, Blanche (Archie) Rumptz, Leo Maurer, Helen Maurer, Veronica “Verna†Maurer, Edward Williamson, George Duda and Lawrence “Larry†Zurek.
She was born on July 5, 1925 in Ubly, MI to the late James C. and Amelia M. (Decker) Walker. She married Linus “Mike†Maurer on August 30, 1944 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July 19, 2002. Lila was a graduate of Cass City High School. She worked for Hubbard Bank, Community Bank and First National Bank in Bad Axe. She was the first retiree of First National Bank in 1988. Lila was a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Ubly and was a member of the Christian Mothers. Lila loved to bowl and was a former member of Stingers for Zingers bowling team and the Whitey’s Tuesday Night Bowling League. She enjoyed dancing, baking, golfing, traveling and spending time with family and friends
Name: Theodore Falkenberg
Age: 76
Hometown: Harbor Beach,MI.
Funeral Date: June 19, 2019
Date of Birth: February 12, 1942
Date of Passing: December 21, 2018
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
A small celebration of his life will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at St. Jude by the Sea Lutheran Church with his immediate family. He will be cremated. Funeral services will be held on June 19, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach, MI so that his extended family that loves him greatly can all attend and celebrate his life together. Arrangements are by Cason Funeral Home. Information courtesy of the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church, Lutheran Laymen’s League, and Lion’s Club. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Doctors Villar, Neil, and Pruitt, Nurses Liz, Clayton, Laura, and Trina, and Pastors Ron (Chris) Schultz, Deral Rollings, and Ralph (Sarah) Hough.
A small celebration of his life will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at St. Jude by the Sea Lutheran Church with his immediate family. He will be cremated. Funeral services will be held on June 19, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach, MI so that his extended family that loves him greatly can all attend and celebrate his life together. Arrangements are by Cason Funeral Home. Information courtesy of the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church, Lutheran Laymen’s League, and Lion’s Club.
Theodore “Ted†Henry Falkenberg, 76, of Harbor Beach, MI went to his heavenly home on December 21, 2018 while vacationing with his wife in Gulf Shores, AL. Ted was born in Cadott, WI to Theodore and Vlasta on February 12, 1942. He grew up on the family farm where he found his fondness of gardening and beekeeping. His love of teaching began when he started walking to his one room schoolhouse, Eleanor, uphill both ways in first grade. He always made sure to tell everyone that he got to skip kindergarten. He graduated from University of Wisconsin – River Falls with a bachelor’s in education and completed his Master of Education at Michigan State. He married Mary Teal on June 19, 1965 in Romeo, MI. He taught high school science and agriculture for 30 years in Coopersville, Harbor Beach, and Port Hope, MI. Ted was happiest when he worked and shared his honey, vegetables, and fruits of his labor. He and Mary enjoyed traveling to spend time with family. He was proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He was involved in his church choir, elder, a former Sunday school teacher, and part of the Lutheran Laymen’s League at the local and MI District level. He loved being part of the Lion’s Club, Jaycee’s, and Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel member.
Name: Krystine D. Yocca
Age: 51
Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2018
Date of Birth: January 06, 1967
Date of Passing: December 21, 2018
Funeral Home: Hacker Funeral Parlors
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 27th from 10 A.M. until 12 P.M. at the Ava Maria Parish (St. Mary Catholic Church) located at 7066 Main Street, Port Sanilac, Michigan 48469. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) at the Church. Officiating: Fr. Donald Eppenbrock. Burial will be in Forester Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Leader Dogs for the Blind (located at 1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3115) or online at www.leaderdog.org. Arrangements entrusted to the Hacker Funeral Parlors. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.hackerfuneralparlors.com
Krystine is survived by her husband Brad. Two sons: Samuel Clayton Yocca, and Parker James Yocca. Her mother, Sharon (Harlan) Meester. Brothers and Sisters: Jeff Huggett, Todd Meester, Lori Holden, Kyle Huggett, Greg Huggett, Craig Huggett, Shanna (Steven) Semmler, Alana (Jerrod) Moline. Several nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Huggett. One sister, Melissa Meester.
She was born Friday, January 6, 1967 in Edina, Minnesota, to Sharon Meester and the late Dennis Huggett. Krystine married Brad Yocca on November 25, 1995 in Parker, Kansas. Krys was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend to many. She was an avid runner and never turned down an opportunity to run on the trails with her best friends (and her dogs Jake and Buck of course) which often led to participating in many marathons. When not running, you could find Krys watching a baseball game, either cheering on her two boys (often found sitting next to the dugout as the team scorekeeper) or rooting for her favorite professional team (the Detroit Tigers). Krys loved spending time at her Lakehouse where she was able to watch great sunrises, listen to the sound of the waves, enjoy fires on the beach and spend time with her family, which to her was the most important part of her life.
Name: Gerald "Red" Wissner
Age: 85
Hometown: Pigeon, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2018
Date of Birth: November 20, 1933
Date of Passing: December 20, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be 10:00am Thursday, December 27th at St. Francis Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Military honors will be presented by the Elkton VFW. Burial will be in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Port Austin. Visitation will be 2-8 Wednesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his step-children Dave (Lonna) Fisher of Elkton, Donna (Jeff) Castle of Bad Axe and Kathie Bruce of Frankfort; grandchildren Wendy (Tom) Bruetsch, Scott (Kelly) Fisher, Adam (Ashley) Castle, William (Jill) Castle, Kim (Andy) Gray, Kirk (Heather) Bruce and Todd Bruce; 11 great-grandchildren ; sisters Patricia Sonntag and Nina Alexander; brother-in-law Vern Winter; sisters-in-law Patricia, Alice and Jean Wissner; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandchildren Kalee Joy Bruce and Walter Fisher; son-in-law Ted Bruce; brothers Owen, Glen, Don, and Ken Wissner; sisters Vernita McPhail, Esther Cochrane, Maxine Winter, Arlene Ross, Aldine Voss and Milda Polley.
Red was born November 20, 1933 in Brookfield Twp to the late Fred and Myrtle (Strauch) Wissner. He graduated from Owendale High School and served in the US Army. He married Dorothy (Kosinski) Fisher on February 1, 1964; she preceded him in death February 21, 2003. Red retired as a truck driver and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parrish. He was an active and passionate supporter of the Lakers Athletic Boosters.
Name: Genevieve L. McIlhargie
Age: 94
Hometown: Pinnebog,MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2018
Date of Birth: January 29, 1924
Date of Passing: December 19, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday, December 21st at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in Colfax Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00am Friday until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her children Beverly (Hugo) M. Arevalo of Naco, Arizona, Daryl (Laline) McIlhargie of Chandler, Arizona and Dawn L. McIlhargie of Pinnebog; grandchildren Michelle, Miles and Meghan; great-grandchildren Shelby, Marcus, Ronan, Madeleine, and Jackson; and brother Dale (Noni) Shetler of Pigeon.
Genevieve L. McIlhargie, 94, of Pinnebog, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe. Jenny was born January 29, 1924 in Pigeon to the late Joseph and Emma (Albrecht) Shetler. She graduated from Pigeon High School and Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit. She married William McIlhargie January 26, 1946; he preceded her in death October 3, 2005. Jenny worked as a Registered Nurse for Dr. Scheurer at Scheurer Hospital and as a special duty nurse. She was a former member of Chandler Presbyterian Church and Scenic Golf Course.
Name: Gordon A. Sanner
Age: 99
Hometown: Harbor Beach, MI
Funeral Date: December 22, 2018
Date of Birth: December 30, 1918
Date of Passing: December 19, 2018
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Service for Gordon will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Connie Sassanella officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation for Gordon will be on Saturday, in the church, beginning at 9 am until time of services at 11 am. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Gordon is survived by his wife Margaret Sanner of Harbor Beach, MI ; two daughters: Linda (Gary) Buchholz of Harbor Beach, Jane (James) MacDonald of Fort Gratiot, MI; four grandchildren: Holly (Dale) Cook, Tyler Buchholz, Ariel and Cameron MacDonald, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Charles C., William J., and Joseph M. Sanner.
GORDON A. SANNER, age 99 of Harbor Beach, MI passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1918 in Harbor Beach to the late William A. & Jennie (Fyfe) Sanner. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1937. Gordon served in the US Army Air Force during World War II, from 1940-1945, where he earned a Good Conduct Medal, five Overseas Service Bars, American Defense Service Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and one Service Stripe. He married Margaret Elizabeth Frindt on October 5, 1957 in Harbor Beach. He worked for the local Ford dealership until he retired. He was a active lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder, and a member of the Port Hope Retirees.
Name: Carole Jean Wilde
Age: 72
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: Not Available
Date of Passing: December 16, 2018
Funeral Home: Creamation Society of Mid Michigan
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Carole’s life will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be given to the Parkinson’s Association.
She is survived by her husband Charlie, one sister, Jan (Richard) Langley, of Harbor Beach, brother-in-law Carl Wilde of Midland, and sisters-in-law Ardis Haist of South Lyon and Trudy Wilde Hornfeld of Saginaw, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved children Shelly and Nathan and in-laws Alvin and Laverne Wilde.
Carole Jean Wilde, age 72, of Bad Axe, received her angel wings on December 16, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s and cancer. She was born in Harbor Beach to the late Mabel Laskey and Herbert Anderson. Carole attended Our Lady of Lake Huron and Harbor Beach Public Schools, where she twirled a mean baton as a majorette and member of the “Pirates†drill team. Carole married Charles (Charlie) Wilde on June 18, 1966. Carole loved her nursing career, dogs and cats, traveling with Charlie, lunches with friends, and the thrill of calling out “Bingoâ€.
Name: David M. Wingblad
Age: 71
Hometown: Port Hope, MI
Funeral Date: December 22, 2018
Date of Birth: January 27, 1947
Date of Passing: December 14, 2018
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will take place at Andiamo Restaurant in Clarkston, on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 12 noon. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Memorials may be given to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
He is survived by his wife Jean Wingblad of Port Hope, children: Lainya (Bernard) Hohn of Burton, Roderick (Dana) Wingblad of Troy, grandchildren: Fiona, Lily, Alexander, a brother Arnold (Karen) Wingblad of Garden City and sister Shelley (William) Lamb of Highland Park.
DAVID M. WINGBLAD, age 71 of Port Hope, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at his home. He was born in Highland Park on January 27, 1947 to the late Arnold and Marilyn (Writeman) Wingblad. He was married to Jean MacLeod on October 25, 1969 in Detroit. David served in the US Army from 1970-1972. David retired from Genessee County ISD in 2005. He enjoyed racquetball, gardening and woodworking.
Name: Doris M. Zdrojewski
Age: 85
Hometown: Palms, MI
Funeral Date: December 13, 2018
Date of Birth: August 27, 1933
Date of Passing: December 10, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial for Doris will be 12 noon, Thursday, December 13 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, St. Isidore Parish in Palms. Rev Todd Arnberg, pastor will officiate. Burial will be Downing Cemetery of Deckerville. Visitation for Doris will be from 10:00 until 11:45 am at the church only. Memorials have been requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Please make donations to Doris’ family c/o Ronald Zdrojewski. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Doris’ family.
Doris is survived by four sons; James "Porky" Zdrojewski of Palms, Steven (Suzanne) Zdrojewski of Hubert, North Carolina, Richard (Lana) Zdrojewski of Port Huron and Ronald Zdrojewski of Palms; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister in law, Betty Scott. She was preceded in death by two sons; Anthony “Bob†and Michael “Mike†Zdrojewski; three brothers, Gordon, William and Harry Scott; one sister, Agnes Seneski; two sisters in law, Betsy and Mary.
Mrs. Doris M. Zdrojewski, 85 of Palms, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Autumnwood of Deckerville after a long illness. Doris was born August 27, 1933 in McGregor, Michigan to the late Ollie and Jessie (Waun) Scott. She married S. Anthony “Whitey†Zdrojewski on June 13, 1953 at St. Patrick’s of Palms. He preceded her in death on April 29, 2015. Doris was a graduate of the Country School. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Palms since 1953. She farmed with her family and was a dietician at Deckerville Community Hospital for over 30 years. She enjoyed camping, music, dancing to polkas, cooking, playing cards, visiting with family and friends and bowling at Gillis’ Bar in Minden City.
Name: Charlene Patricia Bensinger
Age: 89
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: December 15, 2018
Date of Birth: February 11, 1929
Date of Passing: December 09, 2018
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
The funeral service for Charlene will be Saturday, December 15 at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Pastor Carol Corbishely will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm. Memorials for Charlene’s family can be made in care of her daughter, Karen Lackowski. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Charlene’s family
Charlene is survived by her daughter, Karen Lackowski and her husband Dan; her cherished grandchildren, Jared (Sarah) Lackowski and Kara (Michael) Lyons; great grandson Clayton; loving sister, Donna Noble; several nieces and nephews. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Esther, Merideth (Evelyn), Elton (Joyce), Shirley Ann Motz; one brother-in-law, Stuart Noble; mother-in-law and father-in-law, A. Winifred and Franklin Bensinger; brothers-in-law, Clayton (Evelyn) Bensinger, Robert (Vera) Bensinger, Therman “Bruce†Bensinger.
Mrs. Charlene Patricia Bensinger quietly left us Sunday night, December 9, 2018 at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. She was born on February 11, 1929 to Bertha and Freeman Motz. She married Gordon L. Bensinger on June 9, 1956 at the Elkton Evangelical United Brethren Church in Elkton, MI. He preceded her in death in March 26, 2003. Together they raised one daughter, Karen and welcomed her husband, Daniel as their son. Charlene was a graduate of Elkton High School. She worked for many years at the Bad Axe ASC office before staying home to raise their daughter. In 1976, she and her husband opened Buds and Blossoms Flower Shop in Ubly. They eventually opened a second shop in Cass City, before retiring in 1997. She was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ubly. She loved playing Scrabble and cherished time with family. The loves of her life were her grandchildren, Jared and Kara. For the past 2 ½ years, her great grandson, Clayton James, put the twinkle back in her eye. We will miss her quiet wit, charm and love. Karen and her family wish to say thank you to all the staff at Meadow Lane, where Charlene resided for many years for caring for, loving her and being her extended family when we could not be there. Thank You.
Name: James Fligger
Age: 81
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: December 15, 2018
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11 am at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
James is survived by his children, Michelle McClellan of Arizona and James “Jeff†(Lisa) Fligger of Richmond. Grandchildren – Brett McClellan of Illinois, Brenna McClellan of Arizona, Sean, Heather, Brendan Fligger of Richmond and Shelby Fligger of Royal Oak. Sisters – Virginia “Marie†(Edward) Mroczek of Sandusky and Bernadine “Bernie†Janowiak of Bad Axe. Brothers – Marvin Fligger of Lake Orion, Ralph “Herb†(Eleanor) Fligger of Bad Axe and John (Sandra) Fligger of Filion. Special friend – Mary Hagen. Many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death his brothers, Alexander “Bob†Fligger and Elmer “Red†Fligger. Brother-in-law- Herbert Janowiak.
James Fligger, age 81, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his home in Ubly. James was born March 5, 1937 in Verona Township, son of the late Alexander and Virginia (Grifka) Fligger. James served his country in the US Army. He worked as a self-employed electrician for many years and then worked for Cal Star in Arkansas for 12 years before retiring. He invented and manufactured Jiffy Fiber Tumbler. James enjoyed rebuilding classic cars, woodworking, dancing, bird watching and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and playing with his dogs, Jasmin and Dottie.
Name: Elizabeth Farver
Age: 80
Hometown: Elkton, MI
Funeral Date: December 13, 2018
Date of Birth: January 07, 1938
Date of Passing: December 08, 2018
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, December 13th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton with Rev. Rodney Schwab officiating. Visitation will be 2-7 Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her husband Bruce; children Brion of Elkton, Laura (Gerry) McIvor of Midland, Lezlie (Bob) Zielinski of Caseville, Susan (David) Bouck of Pigeon and Kelly (Tim) Ferguson of Pigeon; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; siblings Mary Jo (Ed) Kosinski of Elkton, Rhonda (Greg) Matelski of Bad Axe and Kevin (Peggy) Forster of Caseville; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert, sister Judy, great-granddaughter Keagen and daughter-in-law Cindy Chappel Farver.
Elizabeth “Betsy†Farver, 80, of Elkton, died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Betsy was born January 7, 1938 in Elkton to the late Rudolph and Arleta (Roth) Forster. She was in the Class of 1956 from Elkton High School. She married Bruce L. Farver February 11, 1956 in Angola, Indiana. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She loved being a wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, baking and her cats.
Name: Lola Marie Brown
Age: 76
Hometown: Ubly, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: March 03, 1942
Date of Passing: December 07, 2018
Funeral Home: Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial serviced will be held at a later date. Offerings for the family discretionary fund can be made to Bruce Brown. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Lola’s family.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce; her sons Matthew of Ubly and Mark of Pigeon; her daughter Joanne Parker of Florida; her grandchildren Christina Parks, Christopher (Lisa) Parker, Christan (Chelli) Parker, Nicole, Ryan, Derek, Olivia and Isaac Brown, Kenneth Nichols, Adrianna (Eric) Schmidt, Alyssa (Nathan) Simpson, Shelby Yaroch, Brittany (Jacob) Kozlowski; and her great-grandchildren Alexis & TJ Parks, Joey, Jackie & Daniel Parker, Brantley & Emma Simpson, Caden Schmidt, Raven Nichols, and Amelia Kozlowski. Lola was preceded in death by her son Bruce Jr.
Mrs. Lola Marie Brown, 76 of Ubly passed away Friday, December 7th, 2018, at her residence with her family at her side. Lola was born on March 3, 1942 in Marlette to the late Donovan and Edna (O’Connell) Campbell. She married Bruce Earl Brown of Snover on December 16th, 1960. She graduated from Sandusky High School and then Grace Eastern MI College of commerce with a degree in business. Lola worked for Snover Hardware and did secretarial work for a company she and Bruce had buying green stock for Vlassic Pickle Co. of Imlay City. They lived in Snover until 1965 when they moved to Ubly. They owned the Brown House restaurant in Ubly and her ribs had people lined up at the door every Sunday for brunch. She and Bruce owned and operated Huron Vending, Huron Ice, Mid-Michigan Ice, and the Ubly Mini Storage, and she was an EMT for Bingham Township Ambulance for approximately 25 years. Lola was a member of Ubly Lions Club, Community Club, the Historical Society, Ubly Village Council, Thumb Veterans Auxiliary and the secretary for The Wildwood Flowers for World Travel and Mind Enrichment. She was also in all the 1970’s productions of the Alabama Jubilee. Lola was an active member of the Ubly United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher. She started the first joint Ubly Community Vacation Bible School in 1978 between the Ubly United Methodist Church, the First Presbyterian Church of Ubly, and St. John Catholic Church of Ubly. For approximately 40 years Lola continued her dedication to planning and organizing the annual Vacation Bible School program.
Name: Martin Joseph Osantoski
Age: 93
Hometown: Bad Axe,MI
Funeral Date: December 08, 2018
Date of Birth: November 28, 1925
Date of Passing: December 06, 2018
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial for Martin J. Osantoski will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 11:30 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Fr. Rob Howe officiating. Friends may call for visitation at the church from 10:30 am until the service time at 11:30 am. Cremation will follow with interment with military honors at St. Edward’s Cemetery in Kinde in the spring. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Courtney Manor for their kindness and care. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Martin is survived by his wife Beatrice (Klama) Osantoski of Bad Axe. Two brothers – Peter Osantowski of Detroit and Arthur (Marie) Osantoski of Bad Axe. Three sisters – Virginia Partaka of Harbor Beach, Martha Stasinski of Redford, and Rose Schumacher of Flint. Sister-in-law – Joann Osantowski of Detroit. Many nieces and nephews. Step-children – Gary and Laurie Pionk of Ruth, Herb and Marilyn Pionk of Ruth, Dave and Sharon Rich of Deckerville, Randy and Arlene Brown of Bad Axe, Caroline Maurer of Ubly, Angeline Waddell of Springfield, Illinois, Lillian and Gary Rooney of Shelby Township and Oral Beaver of New Baltimore. Many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Martin was preceded in death by: Five brothers – Roman, Theodore, Robert, Fabian and Adam Osantowski. Three sisters – Minnie Nowiski, Laura Jaskowski and Susie Kociba. One step-daughter – Raymonda Beaver. One step son-in-law –Haven Maurer.
Martin Joseph Osantoski, age 93, of Bad Axe, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Courtney Manor Nursing Facility in Bad Axe. Martin was born October 28, 1925 in Parisville, son of the late Peter and Rose (Czewski) Osantowski. He attended St. Mary Catholic School in Parisville until sixth grade. He married Frances Shubert on June 22, 1957. She preceded him in death on February 15, 1993. Martin then married Beatrice Pionk on February 13, 1999. Martin worked for Hudson Motor as a millright from 1944 – 1952. He was inducted into the US Army July 18, 1952 and served until he was Honorably Discharged from the Army of the United States on April 21, 1954, earning a Korean Service Ribbon with 2 Bronze Service Stars, a National Defense Service Medal and a United Nations Service Medal. Martin then worked at Active Industries in Sebewaing, MI in machine repair until he retired. He was a member of the Parisville VFW Post 5740 and enjoyed woodworking and visiting at the senior center.
Name: Ricky Maurer
Age: 59
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 24, 1959
Date of Passing: December 05, 2018
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. Arrangements by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. You may offer your condolences to the family at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Ricky is survived by: His daughter, Tamara (Tyler) Brown of Pickerington, OH. Two half-sons – William (Jessica) Melick of Bay City and Chad Melick of Port Hope. Grandchildren – Brentley and Baker Brown and Cole, Ty and Jace Melick. Two brothers – Jim and Randy Maurer of Bad Axe. Four sisters – Trudy (Joe) Brenner of Elkton, Julie (Greg) Craig of Bad Axe, Sherry (Doug) Roberts of Elkton and Della (Bill) Anderson of Marlette. In-laws – Fred and Bernice Koglin of Pt. Hope. Special friend – Marie Humphrey of Bad Axe.
Ricky Maurer, age 59, of Bad Axe, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Ricky was born December 24, 1958 in Bad Axe, son of the late Vincent and Evelyn (Bannick) Maurer. He married Debbra Sue Koglin on October 15, 1987. She preceded him in death on February 26, 2012. Ricky graduated from Laker High School and worked for Cottick Radiator in Bad Axe and Five Star Dairy in Port Hope. Ricky enjoyed working on cars and his cats Sadie and Rufus. He was a private person and had a fond love for his family.
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