Name: Delphine Louise Wolschlager
Age: 82
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: January 31, 2026
Date of Birth: August 20, 1943
Date of Passing: January 17, 2026
Funeral Home: Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon
Del’s funeral service will be on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville. The family will be present to receive visitors on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of her service. Burial will take place privately at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Ubly. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordFuneralHome.com.
Delphine leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Henry; son & daughter-in-law, Brian & Carrie Wolschlager; grandchildren, Kelsey Wolschlager, Kevin Wolschlager, and Kaitlyn (Alex) Nurmikko; sister, Rose Labuhn; sister-in-law, Marian O’Parka; several nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Del was preceded in death by her son, Robert Wolschlager; siblings, Julius, Margueritte, Ervin, and Leo; brother-in-law, William Labuhn.
Delphine Louise Wolschlager of Caseville, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Toni and Trish House in Auburn. She was born August 20, 1943 in Bingham Twp., the daughter of the late Henry and Blanche (Skipinski) O’Parka. Del graduated from Ubly High School. She married the love of her life, Henry Wolschlager on August 17, 1963 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Their marriage was blessed with sixty-two years and many cherished memories. Del worked at the Secretary of State for over twenty-five years before her retirement in 1999. She and Henry wintered in Avon Park, Florida after retirement for over twenty-three years. Del was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and a member of the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary. She was always up for a round of golf whether it was in Florida or Caseville, being out on the course was her favorite place to be. Del enjoyed playing cards and loved gardening. She was known for the love she had for her family and would do anything for them. Del will be missed dearly.
Name: Beverly Ann Briolat
Age: 78
Hometown: Owendale
Funeral Date: January 28, 2026
A Celebration of Beverly’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm at St. Michaels’ Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin with arrangements handled by MacAlpine Funeral Home of Kinde. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 10:00am until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the family of Beverly Briolat in c/o Dawn Iseler. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Beverly is survived by her three daughters; Amy Jo Briolat, Kari Ann Briolat and Dawn Marie (Mark) Iseler; her grandchildren Branden (Jaylee), Jacob, Katelyn, Ally, Kyle (Dakota), William and Abigail and her great-grandchild Kayden. She is also survived by her siblings; Audrey (late Malcolom “Mac”) Downing, Judi (Bob) Brahmer) and Gary (Amy) Geyer. Also surviving are her in-laws; Leonard (Marjorie) Briolat, Ronald Briolat, Virgil (Elaine)Briolat, Charles Briolat, Robert (Annette) Briolat, Suzanne Briolat and Carol (late John) Beaudin. She was preceded in death by the late Stanley (the late Gladys) Briolat and the late Bernice (late James) Weber.
Our cherished and beloved Mother, Beverly “Bev” Ann Briolat (Geyer) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 after a very courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78 with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 22, 1947 in Owendale, Michigan to the late Roy and Dorothy Geyer. Beverly married the late Ernest Stanley Briolat on December 7, 1974. Beverly worked for Saginaw Steering Geer, Active Industries (Tower Automotive) for 30 years and retired working part-time at Walmart. Bev will be remembered for her impeccable work ethic, both at her place of employment and her home. Bev started working outside the home at just 14 years old, and renovated various homes with her late husband, Ernie. Bev had a vision to see the finished product and found value in all things from her treasure hunting at thrift stores or estate sales. You never threw it away as she reimagined its purpose and use. She tended all the beautiful outside flower gardens in her spare time and created amazing silk floral pieces for her indoor décor. Bev found joy in spending time with family and friends over a good cup of coffee or playing cards at the euchre table. Bev was a devoted Buick car owner and could be heard saying “let’s go for a ride”. Her warm spirit gave many loving homes to her precious dogs over the years.
Name: Vita Crisman
Age: 80
Hometown: Detroit
Funeral Date: January 30, 2026
A celebration of Vicky’s life will be held on January 30th at Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach from 9 am until 1 pm. Vicky will be remembered for her gentle spirit, devotion to her family, and the love she expressed through caring acts, shared meals, and every stitch she sewed. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the home she built with love.
Vicky is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jeff Crisman; her children, Barbara (spouse Keith), Robert (Bob), and Jeffrey (spouse Jamie); former daughter-in-law, Cherie; six grandchildren, Jamie, Joe, Robert (spouse Ashley), Tyler (spouse Stephanie), Jordan, and Billy; and nine great-grandchildren, Alexis, Mason, Kalli, Jaxon, Ivy, Owen, Colton, Beaux, and Lincoln.
Vita “Vicky” Crisman, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. Born on May 12, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Vicky dedicated her life to creating a warm, loving, and nurturing home for her husband and three children. A devoted homemaker and caregiver, she found her greatest purpose in caring for her family and ensuring that everyone around her felt welcomed, fed, and loved. Vicky’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family, both in the city and “up north,” making memories that will be cherished for generations. She had a deep love for cooking and was especially known for her chocolate and blueberry cake, though her lasagna earned her the highest praise. Her kitchen was the heart of her home a place of comfort, laughter, and connection. She also enjoyed quilting, creating beautiful pieces that reflected her patience, creativity, and love. When relaxing, she could often be found shopping with QVC and HSN, a pastime that brought her simple joy. Vicky adored her pets, and her most recent and constant companion was her beloved Gunner.
Name: Doris Jean Hagedon
Age: 92
Hometown: Harbor Beach
Funeral Date: January 29, 2026
Funeral Mass for Doris will be Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski officiating. Burial will follow in the OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation for Doris will be Wednesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday, will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. Memorials may be given to the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
Doris is survived by her children: Jeannie Quinn, Robert (Patricia) Hagedon, Nancy (Dale) Siemen, Paul (Sheila) Hagedon, the late Karen (Terry) Buzinski and Diane Hagedon. 14 grandchildren: Donald A. Teeple (Jamie), Stan Galanos (Taylor) , Jessica (Michael) Fleischer, Christopher (Sammie) Hagedon, Paul Siemen, Eric (Jessica) Siemen, Laurie Miller (Michael), Daniel (Jamie) Siemen, Michael (Jenny) Hagedon, Kevin (Jorelyn) Hagedon, Melissa Dondineau (Erick), Shia (Jesse) Green Genna Pringle (Nick) and Jared (Katrina) Pringle. 19 great grandchildren: Mariana, Remington, RUby, Damaris, Rhys, Jesper, Clara, Luke (Teresa), Emma, Jamie (Bruce), Tessa, Lena, Kyler, Austin, Benjamin, (Logan), Jake, Charlie, Lexi and Leah. Sisters: Gladys (Ken) Mosey, Magdeline Gehring, Joan (Mike) Prill & Norma Hessling. Brother and sisters-in-law: Earl Grates, Patricia Hessling, Betty (Albert) Grates, Marilyn Hagredon, Larry (Brenda) Hagedon, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by sisters: Marie & Ralph Hagedon, Margie Grates, Lorraine & Albert Prill, her brother Marvin Hessling and infants: Melvin & Annie Hessling, brothers and sisters-inlaw: George & Doris Hagedon, Jean ERb. James & Delores Hagedon, Bruce Hagedon, Jack & Doreen Hagedon, Susan and Walter Stanke, Jack Gehring, and grandson-in-law: Larry Miller.
Doris Jean (Hessling) Hagedon, 92 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 2, 1934 in Detroit, to the late Norman and Bernetta (Messing) Hessling. Doris and Charles R. Hagedon were unite in marriage on September 19, 1953 in Kinde. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2009 shortly after celebrating their 56th Anniversary. Doris graduated from OLLH High School then took a banking course in Port Huron and worked at Hubbard State Bank in Bad Axer before settling back in Harbor Beach to raise her family. Later she worked at Harbor Beach, then Dr. R. Stuart Young's office, as a certified nursing assistant, and was also a certified EMS. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church her entire life, serving on the altar society, providing many funeral dinners for the parish, and was also a member of the Daughter's of Isabella. Doris was also a Cub Scout leader for many years. She loved gardening, growing flowers, cooking, baking and christmas, but was happiest with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren around her.
Name: Harold K Gremel
Age: 93
Hometown: Sebewaing
Funeral Date: January 26, 2026
Date of Birth: November 12, 1932
Date of Passing: January 19, 2026
Funeral Home: Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home
Visitation will be Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home, Inc., in Sebewaing, from 2pm-7pm. The funeral service will be Monday, January 26, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 800 E. Bay St., Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Pastor Michael Boyer will be officiating. Burial will be private at New Bay Port Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church – Endowment Fund, or the Harold & Lillian Gremel Scholarship for a student in Veterinary School at MSU (make checks payable to MSU)(Gremel Dairy Memorial Fund (A10922)) Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Harold is blessed with a large family including his wife, Marilyn; children: Walter Gremel, Kathy (Darwin) Sneller, Larry (Mary) Gremel, late Marie (survived by Thomas) Atwell; step children: the late Ronald (Pamela) Fritz, Nancy (Danny) Murray, Shirley Priskorn, Diane (Michael) Gombos and Marlene (Michael) Schubert; grandchildren: Emily (Nick) Sneller, Matthew (Natalie) Sneller, Eric (Cassie) Sneller, Louis Lepore, Sabrina Giacomaggio, Rachel Gremel, Jack Gremel, Mederise, Rhonda (Joe), Sharon, Thomas, Kristen (Paul), Deborah, Diane (Jim), Zachary, Mark (Tina) Mitch, Jillian, Jakob (Farrah); great grandchildren: Gerrit, Aubrey, Cameron, Tanner, Reid, Mariah, Ronald, Grace, Bryan, Alec, Darby, Stella, Kaylie, Taressa, Anna, Emma, Lacy, Jack, Leah and Grayden; siblings: late Ruby (late John) Nordrum, late June (late Jack) Schram, Roger (Dorothy) Gremel, Diana (Ken) Weiss, Joyce (David) Bright, Richard (late Connie) Gremel, Dennis (Terryanne) Gremel, late Carol Engelhardt, late Gary Gremel.; step siblings: Roger (Arlene) Bachman and Joyce (late Tom) Jahr, late sister-in-law, Gail Gremel; late step mother, Mable Bachman-Gremel; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold K. Gremel, Jr., age 93, of Sebewaing, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Bay View Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, under the care of Compassus Hospice. Harold was born in Sebewaing on November 12, 1932, to Harold J. Gremel, Sr. and Edna B. (Dronsella) Gremel. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Sebewaing and graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1951. He married Lillian Horun on November 27, 1953. She preceded him in death in 2007. He married Marilyn R. Fritz (Kausch) on March 12, 2010. In 1954 he started “Starward Farm” along with his family, building a highly successful dairy and cash crop business. He retired in 2010, but still showed up to the farm time to time to help out. A huge part of Harold’s life was dedicated to service of the industry that provided his livelihood. He served on many boards and committees and participated in numerous organizations in order to achieve the goals of the betterment of the community and Michigan agriculture. Harold served on the MMPA board of directors for 21 years before retiring in 2004, the board of directors for Cooperative Elevator in Pigeon, MI, and on the board of directors of the Thumb Area Community Bank. He also was involved in and served as an officer of the Michigan DHIA, Michigan Holstein Association, Huron County Farm Bureau community action group, Huron Sires, Thumb Sires, Huron County Promotions and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and served on many boards at the church. He believed that involvement and education were the keys to ensuring success of the industry and provided exemplary commitments to the propagation of their beliefs.
Name: Calvin James Kauffman
Age: 86
Hometown: Elkton
Funeral Date: January 26, 2026
Date of Birth: June 27, 1936
Date of Passing: January 19, 2026
Funeral Home: Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon
A funeral service for Cal will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. Paul Methodist Church, 150 Main St, Elkton, MI 48731, with Pastor Bill Eberly presiding. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25 at Ransford Funeral Home – Pigeon, 7356 West Michigan Ave. Pigeon, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Methodist Church or the A&D Charitable Foundation. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordFuneralHome.com.
Cal is survived by his wife, Nola; children, Carleen (Patrick) Shinn, Steven Kauffman, and Cristina Markham; grandchildren, Corey (Ashley) Shinn, Mallory Shinn, William Shinn, Wyatt Markham, Josie Markham, and Travis Markham; great grandchildren, Cayson Shinn and Tyler Shinn; and siblings, Dale Kauffman, Donna (Ron) Sape, and Carol (Sam) King; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Cal was preceded in death by sisters, Marzella Zook and Pauline Kauffman. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at A&D Hospice for their wonderful end-of-life care of Cal.
Calvin “Cal” James Kauffman, 86, of Elkton passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 19, 2026. Cal was born in Clarksville, Michigan on May 27, 1939, to the late Norman and Irma (Birkey) Kauffman. He grew up on the family farm where he learned to be hard-working and dependable before going to work for the Keebler Company. Work brought him to the Thumb where he became a truck driver for Purina Feed in Sebewaing, then for Active Feed Company in Pigeon, retiring as a Feed Mill Operator in 2007. Cal married the former Nola Herford on October 21, 1967, and the couple spent over 58 years together. She survives him. He raised his children in the farming tradition, maintaining a pig farm for many years, and stayed active playing softball, golf, and bowling. Cal is remembered as a kind, loving, and good-hearted man with a humble personality but a big impact on those he loved, especially his family.
Name: Darwin T Stalter
Age: 85
Hometown: Gagetown
Funeral Date: February 21, 2026
Date of Birth: March 14, 1940
Date of Passing: January 18, 2026
Funeral Home: Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon
In accordance with Darwin’s wishes, cremation is to take place, with a memorial service honoring Darwin’s life to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, 7004 Michigan Ave, Pigeon, MI 48755, with Rev. Scot Wilson presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordFuneralHome.com.
Darwin is survived by his beloved wife, Harriet Stalter; children Pam (Brian) O’Niel of Jackson, Michigan, Rodney (Patty) Stalter of Owendale, Michigan, Paula (Bob) Tucker, Russell (Ayasha) Stalter of Bay City, Michigan, Elizabeth (Ron) Gardner of Averill Park, New York, and Rachel (Rob) Coryell of Bad Axe, Michigan; brother, Gary Stalter of Cowpen, South Carolina; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately knew him as “Pee-wee”; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Darwin was preceded in death by brothers, Gaylen Stalter, Del Stalter, and Randy Stalter. The family would like to give a special thanks to Kevin of McLaren Hospice for his compassionate care of Darwin, and to Shirley for her comfort and support of Harriet during these difficult times.
Darwin T. Stalter, 85, of Gagetown went to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home with his loving wife at his side after a battle with cancer that began in 1996. Darwin was born on March 14, 1940, to the late Timothy and Daisy (Miller) Stalter and was a 1958 graduate of Laker high school. Darwin worked as a truck driver for Express Leasing. He married Harriet Slagstad on July 10, 1998. She survives him. In his free time, Darwin loved traveling with Harriet around the country, visiting light houses and camping in state parks. He was a craftsman at heart, spending time in his woodshop or working on his lawn and garden.
Name: Steven Thomas Risch
Age: 63
Hometown: Port Austin
Funeral Date: January 22, 2026
Date of Birth: October 08, 1962
Date of Passing: January 18, 2026
Funeral Home: MacAlpine Funeral Home
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at MacAlpine Funeral Home Gage Chapel in Kinde, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at MacAlpine Funeral Home Gage Chapel from 2-7 pm., and also from 10:00 on Thursday until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund C/O of Mary Jo. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
He is survived by his sister Lisa (Al) Govitz, his brother Jim (Carrie) Risch; his in-laws Bill and Ruthann Shearer; sisters and brothers-in-law Melody (Bruce) Hill, Mike (Julie) Shearer, Maxine (Matt) Schneider, Mindy (Jim) Collier, Marty (Katrina) Shearer and many nieces and nephews.
Steven Thomas Risch, 63 years old of Port Austin, passed away at home on January 18, 2026, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on October 8, 1962 to the late Thomas and Sharron (Lazenby) Risch. Steve and Mary Jo (Shearer) shared 43 years of marriage, building a life centered on family, love and plenty of good food. Steve loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting, golfing, grilling, or smoking meat, usually with a cold Pabst Blue Ribbon close by. Whether he was on the golf course or behind the grill, he enjoyed bringing people together. He served as a board member at the golf course for 30 years and was a proud member of the conservation club, always happy to be involved in the things he loved most. Steve had a laid-back personality and a dry sense of humor. His favorite phrase, “What’s wrong with that?”, summed him up perfectly- easygoing, practical and always comfortable doing things his way. He worked at Thumb Tool and Engineering for 35 years, where he was known as hardworking and someone you could always count on. Steve was a proud dad to Ashley (Nathan) Horetski, Kevin (Nicole) Risch, Alex (Nick) Turmell; and an even prouder grandpa to Landen, Preston, Karleigh, Lexi, Connor, Carter, and Graham, who brought him endless joy. Steve will be remembered for his easygoing nature, love of family, appreciation for the simple things in life, and the way he brought people together. His presence, humor and steady way of being will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Name: Marcia J. Hoffman
Age: 88
Hometown: Cass City
Funeral Date: January 22, 2026
Date of Birth: May 05, 1937
Date of Passing: January 16, 2026
Funeral Home: Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home
The visitation and service will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Cass City. Visitation will begin at 9am until the time of service at 11am. Pastor Steve Bagnall will be officiating. The luncheon will be held immediately following the service at the church. Burial will be at 2pm at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Memorial donations may be given to Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, 1430 Cleaver Rd., Caro, MI 48723 or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 628 Main St., Cass City, MI 48726. Arrangements handled by Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home, Inc., in Sebewaing. Share a memory at www.jmfuneralhome.com
Marcia is survived by her children: Gina (Larry) Smith of Pigeon and Gordon (Susan) Hoffman of Germantown Hills, IL; grandchildren: Kayla (Matthew) Livingston, Chad Smith and Craig (Kailey) Smith; great grandchildren: Landon and Liam Livingston and Stella Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Marcia is preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, infant MaryKay Hoffman; and brothers: Richard and Larry Abke.
Marcia J. Hoffman, age 88, of Cass City, passed away January 16, 2026 with her family by her side. Marcia was born in Unionville on May 5, 1937, to Cecil and Martha (Weihl) Abke. She graduated from Unionville High School in 1955. She married Elmer G. Hoffman on April 28, 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caro. He preceded her in death in 2009. Marcia helped do the financials for their farm, drove school bus for Cass City Public Schools for 25 years and was the Grant Township Treasurer for 25 years. She enjoyed cardinals, visiting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, cooking, baking the most delicious bread, crocheting, knitting, and especially enjoyed quilting.
Name: Cindy Lou Gucwa
Age: 69
Hometown: Bad Axe
Funeral Date: Not Available
A Funeral Litergy will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, with Fr.Yesu Mulakaleti officiating. Visitation will take place at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 10:00-12:00. At the request of Cindy and her family cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com Memorials in Cindy’s name may be offered to the family discretionary fund to Adam.
Cindy is survived by her husband Adam; her children Stacy (Nathan) Sievert, Douglas (Tiffany) Gucwa, Nicholas (Abigail) Gucwa; grandchildren Brent, Jaried, Alyssia, Lexie Gucwa, Mikayla Little, Devin (Morgan) Little, Justin (Erica) and Megan Sievert, Bethany and Samantha Gucwa; 2 great-grandchildren Henry and Nora Tough. She is also survived by her siblings Pamela (Allen) Kennedy, Robert (Kathy) Janderwski and many nieces and nephews; and by her brother-in-law Chester (Linda) Gucwa, sister in law Linda Gucwa and mother in-law Mary Gucwa. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Michael Gucwa, niece Emily Janderwski and father in-law Walter Gucwa.
Cindy Lou Gucwa, 69 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at home with her family by her side. Cindy was born to the late Raymond and Martha (Toner) Janderwski on June 27, 1956. Cindy and Adam Gucwa were married on August 4, 1973 and enjoyed 52 years together and raising their family of three together with much laughter and her ‘no nonsense’ wisdom. Cindy enjoyed time chatting over a cup of coffee, Sunday family visits, loving her grandchildren, rocking her great-grandson, laughing, dancing, trips to the casino. She enjoyed spending time close by her husband, and time with friends, telling stories and listening. Cindy grew up in Kinde and attended North Huron High School. Through the years she had also worked at Norman’s and Voltron, but her favorite joy was in raising her family.
Name: Harold Lloyd Leach
Age: 94
Hometown: Caseville
Funeral Date: January 20, 2026
Date of Birth: September 10, 1931
Date of Passing: January 13, 2026
Funeral Home: Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon
Harold’s family will receive family and friends on Monday, January 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon, 7356 Michigan Avenue, Pigeon and one hour prior to Harold’s memorial service. Harold’s memorial service will take place on Tuesday, January 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7899 Crescent Beach Road, Pigeon, with Pastor Christopher Suggitt officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow Harold’s service at Caseville Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at Harold’s church immediately following. Harold’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to A&D Hospice and Country Gardens Assisted Living, Pigeon for the loving care, guidance and support they provided during Harold’s time with them. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing, memorial contributions may be made in Harold’s honor to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home - Pigeon. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordFuneralHome.com.
Surviving to celebrate Harold’s life and cherish his memory are his children, Greg Leach, Sherry (Brian) Watts, Kelly (TL) Bushey, and Scott Leach; grandchildren, Alan (Casey) Leach, Nathaniel (Katie) Watts, Alexander (Haley Duvall) Watts, Jed (Rebecca) Bushey, Jake (Megan) Bushey, Austin Leach, Wyatt Leach and Waylen Leach; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Watts, Eliza Watts, Josiah Watts, Elijah Bushey, Claire Bushey and Emmett Bushey; sister, Nancy Major, sisters-in-law, Colleen Davis, Mary Leach, Muriel Mohr and Doris Meier; “daughters”, Colleen (Col) Poisson and Tricia Harder and many dear nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, parents, George Guy and Gladys Leach, and parents-in-law, Oliver and Irene Chatters; siblings, Byron Leach, Willard Leach and wife Betty, Dorothy and husband William (Bud) Pine, Clarice and husband William (Bill) Fox, LaVerne (Vern) Leach, Guy Leach, and Arnold Leach and wife Janice; siblings-in-law, Aubrey (Aub) and Annie Chatters, Arthur (Gene) and Sally Chatters, Howard Davis, Ralph and Margaret Koch, Gerald (Jerry) Major, Kurt Meier, Henry (Hank) Mohr, and Norma and John Rozinski.
Harold Lloyd Leach, 94, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many, departed this world on January 13, 2026, to meet his Lord and Savior and reunite with his one true love, wife Dorothy. Harold was the devoted son of the late George Guy and Gladys (O’Briant) Leach. He was born in the early hours of September 10, 1931, on a farm near Mayville, Michigan. One of eight siblings, he was raised in Mayville and Vassar as part of a large loving family. Growing up during the Great Depression, Harold was no stranger to hard work and, from an early age, demonstrated a strong work ethic. While in high school, his first paid job was operating the soda fountain at Gilchrist Drug Store in Vassar. Harold graduated from Mayville High School in 1947 at the age of sixteen. He then began pursuing a career in the supermarket business, starting out as a grocery cashier for A&P. In time, he was promoted to a supervisor and began traveling to various A&P supermarkets in Michigan, monitoring meat and produce departments. Soon after, Harold chose to receive training in meat cutting, which served him well with future career endeavors. Harold met the love of his life, Dorothy Lou Chatters, at a community dance. Shortly after, Harold left to proudly serve two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was assigned to the 7th Army Headquarters Message Center in Stuttgart, Germany where he processed classified messages up to and including top secret. Countless letters were exchanged with Dorothy during Harold’s time away. Upon returning home, Harold and Dorothy were united in marriage on June 25, 1955. In 1966, Harold and Dorothy moved their family from Millington, MI to Caseville, MI to become co-owners of the Caseville IGA Foodliner. They valued this close-knit community, where they lovingly raised their four children. Harold and Dorothy built a wonderful life together. They were exceptional examples of caring and committed love. Over the years, they were blessed with many adventures. Trips to Michigan’s upper peninsula, Hawaii, the East Coast and Caribbean cruises were amongst their favorites. Harold valued his family deeply. He shared an unbreakable bond with his loved ones and made each one feel special and appreciated. He taught by example the importance of living with integrity and a generous spirit, and blessed his family with the greatest pancakes, bean soup, peanut brittle, and fudge — and, most especially, his unforgettable “bear hugs”. Harold taught everyone how to play euchre, his favorite card game. He was a force to be reckoned with during a euchre game! Harold’s family will never forget the sound of his voice saying, “Get your children off the street!” and “Don’t send a boy to do a man’s job!”, as he slapped down a winning card. Harold also instilled in his family a love for nature. He can be credited with beginning the long-standing family tradition of camping at Sawmill Point on the back waters of the Au Sable River. Many Sawmill Point fish fries have been enjoyed and memories made that will live on in family stories for years to come! Harold was passionate about his hobbies and interests, especially his love of the out-of-doors. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, gardening, feeding “his” birds, taking daily walks and tinkering in his “fully equipped” garage. Harold could fix or fabricate about anything! Harold was most passionate about deer hunting, having traveled to deer camp in Bergland, MI in the upper peninsula for almost five decades. Hunting buddies gave him the nickname “Ridge Runner” because of his ability to track and stalk big bucks. Harold also found pleasure in the simple things in life such as sitting on his front porch watching nature, sipping on a “cold one” and listening to instrumental music, especially songs from the 40’s and 50’s. We can still hear him say, “It doesn’t get any better than this!” Harold was a devoted member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Pigeon, MI and took great pleasure in serving as a greeter each Sunday. He found a home among the faithful friends he met there and strived to be a model of Christ’s servant love. Harold also enjoyed volunteering for Helping Hands Resale & Thrift Store in Caseville, being sure to stop and break down their cardboard boxes while out on his daily walk.
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