Name: Wilbur Hubel
Age: 86
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 30, 1932
Date of Passing: December 26, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
He is survived by his daughters - Rhonda Schwab of Valdosta,GA., Linda Manning of Owosso,MI., Leanne Contreras of Flint,MI. His grandchildren - Carletta sovey and boyfriend Jerry Thomas Alexander of Flint MI., Katrina sovey and boyfriend David Dean of Flint MI., Holly Dennis and husband Ricky of Flint MI., Matthew Hodge of Flint MI., Shawn Schwab of Valdosta,GA., Kammy Abbott of Millington,MI., Donna Abbott and her husband Marc of Valdosta,GA., Raymond Manning of Lansing,MI., Billy Manning of Vassar,MI., Ra-londa Southwell and husband Jon of Owosso,MI., Carrie Contreras of Colorado, and Danielle Contreras of Davison,MI. 29 great grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren, and many loved nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by parents Carl and Carletta Hubel, wife Sue Ann Hubel,brother Clayton Hubel, sisters Joyce and Earline Hubel, daughter Carletta Smith, one great-granddaughter, two great-great-grandchildren, and son-in-law Robert Schwab.
Wilbur Hubel of Caseville Michigan has passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness. He was born to the late Carl and Carletta Hubel on December 30th 1932 in Harris, Texas. He married his late wife Sue Ann Hubel on October 19th 1951. Mr. Hubel retired from GM and was active for many years at the Caseville F.O.E. Club.
Name: Carol Ann Cooper
Age: 82
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: April 14, 1937
Date of Passing: December 25, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Special Olympics in her name. A big thank you to Heartland Hospice and Courtney Manor. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Surviving are her husband, John; children Rae Ann (Dennis) Jandrewski of Chesterfield, Virginia and Richard (fiancé Jessie) Everts of Bay City; grandchildren Joshua (Rachel) and Jared (partner Scott Lyster), R. Taylor Everts, Elleni Everts and Arianna Everts; great-grandchildren Penelope, Claire and Mazi. Carol Ann is also survived by her sister Deb Estep with whom she shared a special closeness and love. Her other sister Sheri Lee Cornett will miss her eldest sister too. She was preceded in death by her brother Ronald J. Lee and sister Diana J. Lee.
Carol Ann Cooper, 82, of Caseville passed into Heaven on Christmas morning, December 25, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Carol Ann Lee was born on April 14, 1937 to the late Walter and Dorothy (Titsworth) Lee of Vassar. She graduated from Vassar High School in 1955 and later took classes to become a secretary. She worked for 50 years, last place being Caseville United Methodist Church until her retirement. Carol Ann married Richard Everts and had two children. She later married John H. Cooper who survives her. Carol Ann enjoyed any and all card games, especially bridge. She loved to play Scrabble, read, and looking at sunsets out her window facing Saginaw Bay. Most of all she loved family gatherings with lots of food and laughter.
Name: Sherrill L. Barshaw
Age: Not Available
Hometown: Sand Point & Cape Canaveral, FL
Funeral Date: December 28, 2019
Date of Birth: April 23, 1935
Date of Passing: December 24, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
There will a funeral mass 10:00am Saturday, December 28th at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in St. Roch Cemetery, Caseville. She will lie in-state an hour before mass on Saturday in church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 6253 Main Street, Caseville, MI 48725. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
Sherrill is survived by her husband Wayne; children Bob Auyon and Linda Stainsby; step-children Debbie (Bob) Gilliam, Gary (Laura) Barshaw, Steve (Lenore) Barshaw and Mike Barshaw; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Lorelynn Fecteau; and nieces and nephews.
Sherrill L. Barshaw, 84, of Sand Point and Cape Canaveral, Florida died Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019 at home under hospice care. Sherrill was born April 23, 1935 in Detroit to the late Raymond and Eula (Lovell) Casselman. She married Wayne Barshaw April 9, 1982 in Las Vegas. She retired from General Motors as an executive administrative assistant at the Tech Center. She split her time between Sand Point and Cape Canaveral for the past 20 years. She is a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and the Cape Canaveral American Legion #348. She enjoyed taking casino trips by bus or boat, taking cruises and her favorite sports were horse racing and baseball.
Name: Orvel Roggenbuck
Age: 88
Hometown: Snover
Funeral Date: December 28, 2019
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 28, at 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sandusky, Mi. Visitation will be at Hacker Funeral Parlors on Friday, December 27 from 2 pm to 8 pm and at the church on Saturday beginning at 10 am until the time of the funeral services. Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. and a Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 P.M on December 27th at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy, children Sandra (Arnold) Gillesse, Barbara (Daniel) Reyner, Margaret (Edward) Lawler, Leslie (Elizabeth) Roggenbuck, Mary Jo (Russell) Dondlinger, Julie (Stephen) Rick, Jennifer Caplinger, and Dallas Roggenbuck. Grandchildren David Ryan, Colleen Ryan, Brenton Reyner, Thomas (Anna) Lawler, Kurtis (Kristen) Lawler, Abbey (Moeti) Moeti, Lauren (Caleb) Marsh, Charlene Dondlinger, Taylor Dondlinger, Olivia Rick, Ellen Rick, Kyle Rick, Jackson Caplinger, step grandchildren Eric Ryan, Laura Gillesse, Jessica (Dan) Eret, Joel Gillesse, Heather (Noel) Crydeman, Nathan (Stephanie) Callahan, and Megaera Terteling. Great grandchildren Daniel, Jonathan, Mackenzie, and Micheal Lawler. Step great grandchildren Beau, August, and Jules Crydeman; Logan and Olivia Ryan. He is also survived by siblings Edna Roth, Harry Roggenbuck, Earl Roggenbuck, and Anita Plummer. He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Clara Roggenbuck, and siblings Jerome, Charles, Vincent, Carl, and Glenn Roggenbuck, Aletha Romzek, Monica DeYoung, Lula Clark, and Rebecca Groll.
Orvel Roggenbuck, age 88, of Snover, MI passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 24, while under hospice care with his family at his side. Orvel was born in Harbor Beach, MI on May 31, 1931 to Leo and Clara Roggenbuck. On August 20, 1960 he was united in marriage to Lucille Taschner at St. Columbkille Catholic Church having enjoyed 59 years of marriage. He was a lifetime farmer having worked at home with his family following graduation from East Huron Country School. In 1951, he joined his brothers Charles and Vincent in a partnership that lasted more than 50 years, on the farm in Snover, Mi. In later years, he farmed together with his son, Les, until retirement. Orvel was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sandusky, MI where he was a Eucharistic Minister for mass and for the homebound, lector, parish council member, Saginaw Diocesan Pastoral Council, and religious education teacher. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Snover Coop Elevator Board president, Moore Township Zoning Board, Croswell Sugar Beet Growers Board, Sanilac County Farm Bureau Board, Sanilac County Right to Life Board, and 4-H leader.
Name: Gregory William Alexander
Age: 71
Hometown: Bay Port
Funeral Date: December 28, 2019
Date of Birth: July 03, 1948
Date of Passing: December 22, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, December 28th at Bay Port United Methodist Church with Rev. Matthew Chapman officiating. Friends and family can begin visiting at church an hour before the service on Saturday. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. A special thank you to the staff at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Memorials may be made to the family. www.ChampagneFuneralChael.com
He is survived by his wife Charlene; sons Michael (Melissa) of Indian Trail, NC and Andrew (Hope) of Bay Port; step son Gary (Marcie) Chandler of Bad Axe; grandchildren Natalie, Kaitlyn, Brianah, Makenna, Vayda, Blake, Tyler (Ashly), Mackenzie (Ryan), Jared, Morgan and Chloe; great-grandchildren Sophia and Corbin; brothers Peter (Becky) of Midland and Brian (BJ) of Bay Port; sister-in-law Libby of Bay Port; and many nieces and nephews. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jill Cox, brother William Jr., father in law Russell Sprague and step son Mark Chandler.
Gregory William Alexander, 71, of Bay Port, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe, surrounded by family. Greg was born July 3, 1948 in Pigeon to the late William and Marie (Baur) Alexander. He graduated from Laker High School in 1966. He married Charlene Sprague Chandler on May 16, 2003 in Bay Port. He traveled the world in the US Navy during his 23 years of service, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 on April 1, 1989, having received many commendations and awards. He worked various jobs after his retirement as well as spending time with his grandchildren. His wit and sense of humor was constant and loving. He loved to tease, and he was adored by his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Name: Beatrice "Bea" Sobieray
Age: 87
Hometown: Cass City, MI
Funeral Date: December 27, 2019
Date of Birth: January 29, 1932
Date of Passing: December 22, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
Services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call for visitation from 10 am until the service time at 1 pm. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
She is survived by daughter, Debra Sobieray and her son Russell (Diana) Sobieray. 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Bea was preceded in death by: Two brothers, Kenny and Charles “Chuck†Western. Two sisters, Navita Allen and Florence (Vern) Schrade. Grandson, Ahren Peyerk.
Beatrice “Bea†Sobieray, age 87, of Cass City, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, with her family at her side. She was born in Ubly on January 29, 1932, daughter of the late Russell and Grace (Bloomfield) Western. After graduating from Ubly High School in 1951, she married Fred Sobieray on September 1, 1951. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2018. Bea stayed with her brother in Harper Woods while Fred was in the service, where she worked at Chrysler Motors in the billing department. Upon Fred’s return from the service in 1954, they moved to Bad Axe. Bea worked at the seatbelt factory as well as seasonally at the pickle factory. She was also employed at Courtney Manor Nursing Facility for many years before retiring. Bea loved gardening. She was always outside working in it. Beas also loved her crafting and spending time with family and friends.
Name: Dale Lee Howard
Age: 81
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: December 23, 2019
Date of Birth: February 25, 1938
Date of Passing: December 20, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 10 am at St. Hubert Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. T.J. Fleming. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call for visitation on Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 3-8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Monday at the church from 9 am until the service time at 10 am. A scripture service will be offered Sunday evening at 7 pm at the funeral home. A special thank you to Meadow Lane and his many wonderful caregivers and A and D hospice especially Stacy and Angie for their compassionate care of our dad. Memorials may be offered to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry. To offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com
Dale is survived by two sons: David (Pauline) Howard of Bad Axe and Kenneth (Lynn) Howard of Troy. One daughter: Karen (Mark) Hass of Bad Axe. Two brothers: Charles (Gretchen) Howard of Frankenmuth and Gary (Maxine) Howard of Goodrich. Three sisters: Joyce Sommerfeld of Kalamazoo, Janice Martinez of California and Sherry (Alan) Kumaus of Arizona. Eight grandchildren: Darin, Cory, Julia, Daria, twins Brian and Emily Howard, and Janeen (fiancé Tyler) and Lauren (fiancé Nehemiah) Hass. Special Friends: Carolyn McVey and Dick Gingrich Dale was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Clayton and Richard Howard. Two sisters: Bertha Gillingham and Jean Hunt. One granddaughter: Monica Howard.
Dale Lee Howard, age 81, of Bad Axe, went to be with his Lord, with his family by his side on Friday, December 20, 2019. Dale was born in Chandler Township, on February 25, 1938, son of the late Bert and Edith (Maynard) Howard. He married Loraine Balint on November 11, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Loraine preceded him in death on August 3, 2004. Dale worked many jobs in his lifetime beginning with the family farm. He was a barber in Bad Axe, foreman at Hamill Manufacturing (Seatbelt), an electrician at Michigan Oven and drove semi for 25 years for Neeb Corporation with other stops along the way. Dale was a past member of the Lions Club, taught Catechism, a Webelo leader, Eucharistic minister and was in the Army Reserves. He was a member of St. Hubert Parish in Bad Axe. He loved golfing, camping, hunting, fishing, visiting Walt’s in Caseville with his traveling buddies Mark and Dick and most of all he loved his Lord, family and his grandchildren.
Name: Odile J. Karle
Age: 65
Hometown: Unionville, MI
Funeral Date: December 23, 2019
Date of Birth: February 04, 1954
Date of Passing: December 19, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, December 23rd at Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. She will be buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will Noon to 6:00pm Sunday. Memorials may be made to the family. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her twin daughters Carol (Stephen) Shaltonis of Sebewaing and Jackie (Mike) Palmer of Sebewaing; grandchildren Zachary, Tyler, Caylee, Shanda, and Chance; father Richard Smith of Ohio; siblings Carl Smith, Veckie Smith-Lemanski, Marc Smith, Monique Bieszke, and Michael (Karen) Smith and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, mother Jacqueline, son Frank III, and sister-in-law Annmarie Murray.
Odile J. Karle, 65, of Unionville, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Odile was born February 4, 1954 in La Rochelle, France to Richard and Jacqueline (Augereau) Smith. She moved to the United States when she was 7 years old, settling in Pigeon. She attended Cass City High School. She married Frank W. Karle II on January 22, 1977 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon; he preceded her in death February 1, 2019. She worked for 36 years at Michigan Sugar in Sebewaing. She enjoyed spending time with her family, riding on motorcycles with her husband, backyard barbeques and working in her garden and flower beds.
Name: Wilbur Hubel
Age: 86
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: Not Available
Date of Birth: December 30, 1932
Date of Passing: December 18, 2019
Funeral Home: Kaufman Funeral Home
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
He is survived by his daughters - Rhonda Schwab of Valdosta,GA., Linda Manning of Owosso,MI., Leanne Contreras of Flint,MI. His grandchildren - Carletta sovey and boyfriend Jerry Thomas Alexander of Flint MI., Katrina sovey and boyfriend David Dean of Flint MI., Holly Dennis and husband Ricky of Flint MI., Matthew Hodge of Flint MI., Shawn Schwab of Valdosta,GA., Kammy Abbott of Millington,MI., Donna Abbott and her husband Marc of Valdosta,GA., Raymond Manning of Lansing,MI., Billy Manning of Vassar,MI., Ra-londa Southwell and husband Jon of Owosso,MI., Carrie Contreras of Colorado, and Danielle Contreras of Davison,MI. 29 great grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren, and many loved nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by parents Carl and Carletta Hubel, wife Sue Ann Hubel,brother Clayton Hubel, sisters Joyce and Earline Hubel, daughter Carletta Smith, one great-granddaughter, two great-great-grandchildren, and son-in-law Robert Schwab.
Wilbur Hubel of Caseville Michigan has passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness. He was born to the late Carl and Carletta Hubel on December 30th 1932 in Harris, Texas. He married his late wife Sue Ann Hubel on October 19th 1951. Mr. Hubel retired from GM and was active for many years at the Caseville F.O.E. Club.
Name: Marie Goretski
Age: 84
Hometown: Kinde
Funeral Date: December 21, 2019
Date of Birth: November 12, 1935
Date of Passing: December 17, 2019
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Per Marie’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. A memorial mass will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Kinde with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Memorials may be offered to the Thumb Animal Shelter. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by husband of 62 years, Edward Goretski, daughters: Monica (Rod) Rice of Kinde, Cheryl (Chris) Peyerk of Kinde, Janet (Leroy) Hatch of Kinde, Julie Schipinski (Mike Ornowski) of Filion, grandchildren: Christina (John) Krebs of Kinde, Tony (Jessica) Hatch of Port Austin, Keri (Ryan) Tenbusch of Rapson, Matthew Hatch (wife, Michelle Sieve) of Ubly, Leah Schipinski of Cass City, Mallory (Jared) Kiehl of Verona and great grandchildren: Isabella and Brooke Tenbusch and Jack and Ava Krebs. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Margaret Byarski, son-in-law Stephen Schipinski and niece Crystal Netschke.
At the age of 84, loving mother of four children, Marie Goretski of Kinde lost her battle with cancer on December 17, 2019. Marie was born November 12, 1935 to the late Karl and Margaret Byarski. Marie attended North Huron Schools where she graduated Salutatorian and was united in marriage to Edward Goretski on September 7, 1957. The couple made Kinde their home, started a family and raised four beautiful daughters. She retired from First of America bank in Kinde and managed the bookkeeping for her and Ed’s business, “Thumb Excavating.†She was a lifelong member of St Mary/St Edward Catholic church of Kinde. Marie’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially enjoying her grand and great grandchildren. She and Ed loved hosting people at their beautiful “Honeymoon†cottage in the woods. She was the light in the room whenever she walked in; her loving smile was contagious to everyone she met. She loved animals, birds, visiting, helping those in need, going to the casino, bowling, playing cards and spending time with those she loved. Marie was a caregiver to everyone, a mother and grandmother to anyone in need, the size of her heart is only eclipsed by the amount of joy she gave others in return.
Name: Carol Ann Mayra
Age: 77
Hometown: Caseville, MI
Funeral Date: December 21, 2019
Date of Birth: March 07, 1942
Date of Passing: December 16, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be at 10:00am Saturday, December 21st at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Pigeon. Visitation will be 2-7pm Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with a 4:00pm KofC Auxiliary service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Alzheimer’s Association. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her husband Ray; children MaryAnn, David (Teresa) and Jim; grandchildren Kevin, Sean, Aaron, Megan and Joshua; sister Susan (Louis) Nigro; brothers Bill (Bonnie) and Robert Swanson; and niece Lisa and nephews Louis, Brad and Brent.
Carol Ann Mayra, 77, of Caseville died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Carol was born March 7, 1942 in Detroit to the late Karl and Theresa Swanson and moved to Redford Twp at the age of eight. She graduated from Redford Union High School in 1959 at the age of seventeen. On April 8, 1961 she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Mayra at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Redford Twp. She accompanied Ray in the US Air Force for the remainder of his tour of duty. Returning to Nankin Twp (Westland) after Ray’s military service was completed, she became a homemakers and mother of three children. Later she moved to Hamburg, Michigan (Gallagher Lake) to raise the family. She returned to work as a school bus driver for 3 years, a secretary at DAPCO Corp for 3 years and 13 years at the University of Michigan as a graduate secretary in computer science and electrical engineering. Upon retirement she moved to Caseville and joined Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Carol loved her children and grandchildren, and especially loved having her grandchildren stay with her during summers, swimming, pontoon boating, bike riding and playing games.
Name: Ethan Richard Andrews
Age: 27
Hometown: Ubly
Funeral Date: December 21, 2019
Date of Birth: July 23, 1992
Date of Passing: December 13, 2019
Funeral Home: Smigielski Funeral Home
A celebration of Ethan’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 21 at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Rev. Phil Tousley, pastor of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Valley Cemetery in Ubly. Visitation will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral home in Ubly on Friday from 1:00-9:00 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm. Memorials for Ethan may be directed to his family, care of his sister, Kristina Andrews. Please visit www.smigielskifuneralhomes.com to express your sympathy and sign the guest book for Ethan’s family.
Ethan is survived by his sister, Kristina Andrews of Ubly; his brother, Todd (Ashley) Adams; his father, Russel Andrews; nieces and nephews, Cavalier and Kylie Essenmacher, Quinton Adams and Carson Hinderliter; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Amanda Andrews, his mother, Sherry Bensinger, brother, Corey Andrews, his grandparents, Bruce and Onnalee Bensinger and Clarence Andrews.
Ethan Richard Andrews, 27, of Ubly passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at McLaren Thumb Region. Ethan was born on July 23, 1992 to Russel and Sherry (Bensinger) Andrews at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Saint Marie where he was then transferred to U of M Motts Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor due to CHD. Ethan had a very good life laughing and playing pranks on his mom and sister, Kristina, to whom he was very close to both. He enjoyed swinging on his swing in the back yard and watching his superhero cartoons on tv, especially Paw Patrol, Spiderman and Batman. Ethan loved going to Florida to see all the characters at Disney. He also enjoyed spending time with his dog, Chance and sending him after his sister, Kris. Ethan liked bon fires, road trips, reading his books and drawing in his sketch book.
Name: Mildred Joan Steciak
Age: 92
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Millie is survived by Dale (Suzanne) Stanton of Emmett, Robert (Susan) Stanton of Lapeer, Kathleen (Dick) Schenk of Bad Axe, Roger (Carrie) Stanton of Elkton, Karen Scott of Bad Axe, and sister Elenor Bambach of Bad Axe. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her three husbands; Carl Stanton, George Dhont, Ted Steciak, sons Larry and Dennis Stanton, son-in-law Bill Scott, brothers Alvin and Elmer Williams, and sister Irene Stirrett.
Mildred "Millie" Joan Steciak, age 92, of Bad Axe, passed away at her home of natural causes on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Millie was born on July 6, 1927 to the late Ralph and Mary (Smith) Williams in Port Huron, MI. She worked at Dibbles, Glass Ben Franklin, and Hallmark for many years.
Name: Dorothy L. Reinke
Age: 82
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: December 16, 2019
Date of Birth: July 05, 1953
Date of Passing: December 11, 2019
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Funeral service for Dorothy will be 11 a.m. on Monday December 16, 2019 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with Rev. Scott McDermond officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Port Hope. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered in Dorothy’s name to the charity of your choice or to the family discretionary fund
She is survived by her sons: David (Diane) Reinke of Port Hope, Lawrence (Debbie) Reinke of Comstock Park and Perry Reinke of Port Hope; her daughters: Deborah Reinke of Elkton, Sally Bruce of Pigeon, Christine Reinke of Grand Rapids and Candace (Dan) Strozeski of Port Hope; her grandchildren: Jeremy (Jessica) Reinke, Melody (Dan) Burton, Sue (Bill) Boone, Ryan (Michelle) Reinke, Eric Reinke, Samantha (Kevin) Dubs, Emily Strozeski, Jennifer (Bill) Emerick and Joseph (Marie) Strozeski; her great-grandchildren: Dylan, McKenzie, Gabrielle, Claire, Kaiden, Tara, Tyler, Emmett and Harrison; and several step great-grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by her siblings: Marjorie Hoops of Ohio, Marilyn (Bernie) Radlik of Warren, Jean (Mel) Gingrich of Bad Axe and Jane Kinney of Kentucky; along with many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her infant son, Samuel; grandson, Adam Reinke; granddaughter, Michelle Reinke; her great-grandson, Zachery Reinke; her great-granddaughter, Carly Reinke; her brothers: Donald and Edwin (Shirley) Sams; son in law, Daniel Bruce and brothers-in-law: Norman Kinney and William Hoops.
Dorothy L. Reinke, 82, of Elkton, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan. Dorothy was born in Bad Axe on July 5, 1937 to the late Lawrence and Martha (Bredow) Sams. On August 23, 1953, she married William Reinke. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1985. Dorothy moved to Elkton in April 2000, previously living in Port Hope. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, gardening and baking. She was famous for her homemade breads and pizzas.
Name: Rose Marie Geiger
Age: 72
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: December 14, 2019
Date of Birth: September 25, 1947
Date of Passing: December 10, 2019
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Rose Marie Geiger will be Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 12:30 PM at Holy Name of Mary Parish (O.L.L.H.), with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation at the church will begin at 10:30 AM until the time of service at 12:30 PM. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral home of Harbor Beach. In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations can be made in Rose Marie’s memory to Our Lady of Lake Huron School and memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com.
Rose Marie is survived by her husband, children and all grandchildren except Raymond Geiger who preceded her. She is also survived by her family members: Andy & Phyllis Woycik, Beverly Woycik, Carol Mazure, John & Joyce Geiger, Robert & Donna Geiger, William White, Ken & Peggy Weber, Paul & Paulette Wehner, Warren & Barbara Geiger, Don & Della Wolschleger, Dennis & Nona Parak, David & Julie Messing, Ronald Maurer, Betty Maurer, Richard & Jane Messing. Additionally she is preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, Norman & Margaret Geiger/Maurer and Ed Maurer, and family members: Ernest & Ilene Woycik, Lawrence Woycik, James Mazure, Linda Geiger, Leslie Geiger, Patricia Maurer and Wilfred Maurer.
Rose Marie Geiger, a long time resident of Harbor Beach, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She passed peacefully after a short and intense battle against ovarian cancer. Rose Marie was born on September 25, 1947 in Parisville, MI to Andrew and Rose Woycik. With her loving husband of 53 years, Harvey Geiger, she raised five children: Paula Geiger, Pamela (Dale) Steen, Eric (Laura) Geiger, Chad (Lori) Geiger and Trevor (Jessie) Geiger. She was blessed with sixteen grandchildren: Chelsea, Charlton, Kara and Alec; Carly, Annica and Chloe; Aidan and Sage; Andrew, Elizabeth, Thomas, Raymond and Christopher; Quinn and Heinrich. Rose Marie was a dedicated farmwife and joint business owner with Harvey. She later progressed through several positions at First National Bank then Signature Bank. She proudly completed her working career as a Mortgage and Loan Officer at North Star Bank. Rose Marie always enjoyed a good polka and polka dance. In her most recent years, she savored traveling with Harvey. They visited family and took several extended vacations with friends and family which were high on her bucket list. Sunrises, and especially moonrises, with Harvey at their lakeshore home, brought Rose Marie great joy.
Name: Sara Ann Murawski
Age: 30
Hometown: Kinde, MI
Funeral Date: December 13, 2019
Funeral: Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish, Port Austin with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2:00-8:00 pm at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and on Friday from 10 am up until the time of the Mass at 11:00 am.
Sara is survived by her parents, Walter and Verna Murawski and her brothers, Matthew Murawski of Battle Creek MI and David Murawski of Kinde. Also surviving are her aunts and uncles: Joseph and Vicky Simmons Murawski, Patricia Ignash, Larry Murawski, Mary (Ron) Gottschlak, Albin Murawski, Geraldine Murawski, Augustine Murawski, Kenneth (Donna) Murawski, and many cousins She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Charles and Frances (McDonald) Simmons and Albin and Anna (Miller) Murawski, as well as her uncle Stanley Murawski and Aunt Christine Koth.
Sara Ann Murawski of Kinde died Monday December 9, 2019 in Indiana She was born on on May 11, 1989 in Bad Axe, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Verna (Simmons) Murawski. Sara was a 2008 graduate of North Huron High School. She was a Boy Scout Leader and worked at Boy Scout Camps for eight years. She was also employed at McDonald’s in Bad Axe for three years. Sara was presently working as a deck hand on the Great Lakes freighters and had just finished a work trip of several weeks at the Port of Indiana-Burns-Harbor. She enjoyed four wheeling, whitewater rafting and kayaking.
Name: Dolores Lerash Kretz
Age: 85
Hometown: Caro MI
Funeral Date: December 14, 2019
Date of Birth: December 28, 1933
Date of Passing: December 08, 2019
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (1709 Moeller Rd., Kinde, MI 48445) with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Bad Axe, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel (110 East Main Street, Kinde, Michigan 48445).  Contributions in Dolores’s honor may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025). Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Kretz; two sons, Terry (Carmen) Lerash, Michael (Paula) Lerash and two daughters, Pamela (Ted) Newcomb, and DeLynn Lerash Pfannenstein; Grandchildren: Rachel (Kevin) Udy, Aaron (Angela) Lerash, Derek (Lori) Pfannenstein, Brent Lerash, Chelsea (Paul) Harland, Lance Pfannenstein, Chad Lerash, Cody Lerash, Hannah Turk Lerash, and Grant Newcomb. Dolores has seven great grandchildren; Carter, Parker, Wynn, Callie, Brianna, Noah and Harper. She is also survived by her sister, Genevieve Galka; brothers: Alfred (Margie) Majeski, Kenneth (Pat) Majeski; sisters-in-law: Cathy Majeski, Arvella Majeski, and Gena Majeski; Step sons Matthew and Theodore Kretz; and step daughter Michelle Korting. She was proceeded in death by; brothers, Emil, Eugene, Ralph, Albin and Donald. Parents Felix and Agnes Majeski, former husband Edward Lerash and step son Steven Kretz.
Dolores (Lerash) Kretz, 86 of Manistee, Michigan passed away peacefully with family by her side Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Heritage Hills Memory Care facility in Caro, Michigan. Born Dolores Rose Majeski, December 28, 1933 in Kinde, Michigan; the daughter of Felix and Agnes (Rice) Majeski.  Dolores loved God, Mother Mary, the church and her family. She was an avid gardener; enjoyed her gardens, flowers and the birds. Her passion was playing golf and bridge. She also loved travelling with her husband Bruce and family.  She offered her time as a volunteer at the Manistee Hospital and was an advocate for the National Right to Life organization.
Name: Zola Beth Roeber
Age: 99
Hometown: Pigeon
Funeral Date: December 13, 2019
Date of Birth: May 08, 1920
Date of Passing: December 07, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday at Pigeon River Mennonite Church with Rev. Dave Maurer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 Thursday at the Church. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Pigeon River Mennonite Ladies Sewing Circle or the charity of the donor’s choice. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
She is survived by her daughter Marie of Brandon, Mississippi; many nieces and nephews; and many Michigan and Mississippi friends, some of whom considered her a grandmother. She was preceded by brothers Frank and Ronald Dutcher and sisters Lawanda Gnagey and Jewel Swartzendruber.
Zola Beth Roeber, 99, of Pigeon, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Zola was born May 8, 1920 in Fairhaven Twp to the late Perry and Elizabeth (Avery) Dutcher. She graduated from Bay Port High School and then received her teaching degree from Central Michigan University. She married Arthur W. Roeber on March 31, 1944 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church; he preceded her in death December 12, 2009. She had a 37 year elementary teaching career that began when she was 19 years old. She taught at Decker School, Winsor School, Michigan Mennonite School, Ridge School and retired from Sebewaing School. It was a joy for her to see her former students. She was an active longtime member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was president of the Ladies Sewing Circle for many years where she made countless comforter tops. Her hobbies including gardening, flowers, playing sudoku, crossword puzzles and traveling.
Name: Thomas Michael Stacer
Age: 47
Hometown: Ruth, MI
Funeral Date: December 10, 2019
Date of Birth: January 17, 1972
Date of Passing: December 07, 2019
Funeral Home: Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Mass for Thomas Stacer will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday at the church will begin at 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund, and memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Michele, of Ruth; his parents, Calvin and Judy Stacer of Harbor Beach; his children, Shannon (Steve) Bledsoe of Standish, Malorie (Jeffrey) Stressman of Twining, and Cory (Colette) Champine of Port Huron; his sister, Michele (Cate) Stacer-Bransfield of St. Petersburg, FL; his sister-in-law, Keri Stacer of Ruth; his brother, Scott (Renee) Stacer of Ruth; his sister-in-law, Cindy (Rick) Reda; his niece and godchild, Lauren Stacer; his nephew, Bentley Stacer; and his grandchildren Madison and Molly Bledsoe, and Mitchell Morris. Thomas was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Stacer, and grandparents, Robert and Mary Wipping and Simon and Louise Stacer.
Thomas Michael Stacer, age 47, of Ruth, MI, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at his home surrounded by family and under hospice care. Thomas was born on January 17, 1972, in Harbor Beach, MI, to Calvin and Judy (Wipping) Stacer. Tom and Michele (Early) were united in marriage on June 21, 2003, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Helena. Tom graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1990. He worked at Booms Construction for 29 years, and although he was the foreman, he believed in a hard day’s work and was the first to arrive at a job site and the last to leave. When he wasn’t building, Tom also enjoyed working on the Stacer family farm. Tom loved life and was an inspiration to all who knew him during his battle with brain cancer. Tom enjoyed helping people, and he regularly donated blood, earning his five-gallon pin. He loved playing league hockey, crop touring, a good meal at places off the beaten path, road trips for ice cream, his weekly Saturday trip to the Sherman Township dump, his dogs, Rufus and Lamont, and cats, Lucky and Buttons. Tom was hardworking, funny, thoughtful, and loyal. He will be forever remembered for his love for his wife, Michele, for his big smile, and the sound of his laughter.
Name: James E. Champagne
Age: 91
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: December 10, 2019
Date of Birth: April 13, 1928
Date of Passing: December 05, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
A funeral mass will be 11:00am Tuesday, December 10th at St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial will be in St. Felix Cemetery in Pinnebog. Visitation will be 2-8 Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon.
He is survived by children Deb (Dan) Watterworth of Lapeer, Floyd (Tracey) of Grand Rapids, Sheila (Jim Chappel) Polega of Pinnebog, Mike (special friend Judy Fleming) of Fort Worth, Texas and Mary (Chuck) Schuette of Owendale; grandchildren Jason, Jina, Niccole, Nicholas, Natalie, Ron, Brandon, Alicia, and Austin and 10 great-grandchildren; brother Robert of Elkton and sister Anna Jean McBride of Elkton. He was preceded in death by siblings Beatrice Kraynak, and A. William Champagne.
James E. Champagne, 91, of Elkton, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. Jim was born April 13, 1928 in Pinnebog to the late Clarence and Muriel (Thompson) Champagne. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1946. He married Bessie Lou Thompson on February 16, 1952 at St. Felix Catholic Church in Pinnebog; she preceded him in death April 1, 2014. In his early career he farmed and worked for Michigan Sugar. He then worked in construction, eventually owning his own excavating service. He drove truck for Huron Excavating retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Elkton Lions and Caseville Eagles, where he enjoyed playing any kind of cards.
Name: James S. Musser
Age: 84
Hometown: Shelby Towsnhip, MI
Funeral Date: December 11, 2019
Date of Birth: March 13, 1935
Date of Passing: December 05, 2019
Funeral Home: Champagne Funeral Chapel
Visitation 2-8pm Tuesday, December 10th at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 VanDyke (South of 11 Mile Road or the I-696 expressway), Center Line, Michigan. Funeral Mass 10:00am Wednesday, December 11th at St Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Twp., MI 48315, with Msgr. John Kasza presiding. There will be a visitation on Thursday from 11:00am to Noon at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon, followed by burial at 12:30 in Saint Roch Cemetery, Caseville. www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; children Laura (William) Mahler, Beverly (the late Norm) Moore, Denise Terrell, James (Maria) Musser Jr., and Susan (Robert) Sandoffsky; caring grandfather of 12; cherished great-grandfather of 3. He was preceded in death by daughter Janet and brother Martin Musser Jr.
James S. Musser, 84, of Shelby Twp, formerly of Caseville, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Macomb County. Jim was born March 13, 1935 in Detroit to the late Martin and Laura (Hemmila) Musser. He graduated from Busch High School in Center Line in 1953. He was a United States Veteran of the Army. He married Mary Ann Tranchida on July 12, 1958 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Center Line. James retired after 37 years in the IBEW 58.
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