James Koehn

Funeral Information

Visitation will be held Thursday August 6th from 3-8p.m. at Ramsey Funeral Home Harbor Beach, MI. Funeral mass will be held, Friday August 7th at 11a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Parish, Harbor Beach. Viewing prior to mass from 10-11a.m. Burial at OLLH Church Cemetery. Luncheon will be provided at Helena Hall. Memorials may also be made to the Harbor Beach Area Fire Department. Memories can be shared at www.Ramseyfh.com

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by his children, Paula Duda of Harbor Beach. Chris (Sandy) Koehn of Gurnee, Illinois. Lisa (Gene) Knopp of Davison, MI. Daughter in Law Juliann Koehn of Harbor Beach, MI. Heather Lawhorn of Harbor Beach, MI. He was grandfather to 10 grandchildren. Devin Duda. Ryan (Erica) Koehn. Sarah (Justin) Meyer. Brandon Koehn. Kaitlynn (Justin) Crane. Nathan and Tyler Koehn. Kaden, Savanah, and Bentley Lawhorn. He was a Great Grandfather to 5 great grandchildren. Kerrigan Koehn. Mason, Ben, and Emma Crane. Jackson Meyer. He was also a good grandfather to a special “furry” grandchild Paisley. His loyal companion. Wife Marylee, son Trevor, and granddaughter Faith preceded Jim in death.

Biography

James (Jim) Louis Koehn age 87 of Harbor Beach MI, passed away August 4th 2026 at Lakeview extended care unit in Harbor Beach MI from medical complications. He was born on April 21,1939 to the late Louis Elmer Koehn and the late Marie Edwards Koehn of Harbor Beach. He could be found playing his “numbers” at local establishments, riding his bike, walking, and driving around town. He was also well known for his welcoming wave as friends would pass by. If you were to catch him purchasing his numbers of the day you might be told a story, a funny joke, or how he just won playing the numbers of your licence plate. He also loved to frequent the casinos. Lucky 7’s, or Triple Diamonds were the slot machines of choice. Jim and Marylee (Facer) Koehn were married on January 23, 1960 at Our Lady of Lake Huron church. His work history started with sailing the Great lakes aboard freighters from Chicago all the way around to Detroit. He followed that up by working in Harbor Beach at Hunter Lumber yard for 32 years. After retirement he continued to work part time for Drive-All manufacturing of Harbor Beach, CPS of Ubly, and the City Of Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation. Jim’s true enjoyment was being a volunteer fireman for 20 years in Harbor Beach- where his 2 sons Chris and Trevor carried on his legacy. His grandson Nathan is continuing on with the Koehn legacy. (Chris) Sandra Koehn also volunteered as one of the 1st female firefighters in Harbor Beach.

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Dominick Stonecipher

Funeral Information

A Celebration of Dominick's Life will be held Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Bad Axe Free Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 am. Pastor Ean Green and Cara Dorsch will officiate. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. The family asks that those who knew Dominick honor him by looking out for someone who feels left out, cheering for the underdog, and living life with the same fearless heart and kindness that he showed every day. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

He is survived by his parents; his stepmother, Bridgett Dahlke; his stepfather, Alex Lerash; his siblings, Winter Stonecipher, Maxton Lerash, and Avery Lerash; his grandparents, Steven and Abby Stonecipher, Deanna Dumaw, Teresa Holdwick, Steven Power, Grandma Leann Gaval-Power and Papa Rob Pineau; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, teammates, classmates, and countless friends who will carry his memory with them always.

Biography

With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Dominick S. Stonecipher of Bad Axe on August 2, 2026, at just 15 years old. Dominick was born on October 26, 2010, to Michael Stonecipher and Kaitlind Pineau. He was deeply loved by his parents, his stepmother Bridgett Dahlke, his stepfather Alex Lerash, his sister Winter Stonecipher, his brother Maxton Lerash, his sister Avery Lerash, and a family who cherished every moment they had with him. To know Dominick was to know a kid who lived life at full speed. Whether he was on the football field, at the basketball courts, in the gym with his friends, or trying something new, he gave everything he had. He had a natural athletic ability that couldn't be taught. Football was his passion, but no matter the sport, he had a way of making it look effortless. What made Dominick special wasn't just his talent—it was his heart. He noticed the kids who felt left out. He stood up for the underdog. More than once, after doing the hard work to get his team down the field, he'd make sure someone else had the chance to score the touchdown because seeing another kid experience that moment meant more to him than getting the credit himself. That's just who he was. He had a larger-than-life personality, a quick sense of humor, and the kind of energy that filled every room. He loved his friends fiercely, could make people laugh without even trying, and lived every day with a passion that was impossible to ignore. He was a leader to so many, both on and off the field, and his impact reached far beyond his fifteen years. Dominick was a member of Youth for Christ and carried a strong faith alongside his adventurous spirit and love for life.

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James Heleski

Funeral Information

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm with a Memorial service to follow at 2:00 pm at MacAlpine Funeral Home Mac Chapel, followed by a luncheon at Franklin Inn. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice. In keeping with James’ wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Courtney Manor and special thanks to Jolynn Respondek. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Emilie, daughters Debra Waterhouse (Mark Hoffman) and Jeanie Anello (David Parker), brother Clement, sisters Joyce Regan and Kathy Lowe. Surviving in-laws include Jane Osentoski (Rich, deceased), Jim (Marilyn) Peters, Luci (Martin) Kubacki, Alan (Patty) Peters, Patrick Peters, Aleta Matteson, Brian (Pam) Peters, and Ken (Patti) Peters. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Ed Heleski, sister Dolores (Carl) Berger, sister Marlene (Warren) Meineke, sister Shirley Heleski, and in-laws Bill and Marlene Peters.

Biography

James (Jim) Heleski, 84 of Ubly, was born on October 14, 1941, at home on McAllister Rd, where he would live for the rest of his life. His parents were Martha (Bukoski) and Edward Heleski. He graduated from Ubly High School then attended Michigan State University to study agriculture. He returned to operate the family dairy and crop farm. Jim married Emilie Peters on October 28, 1967. They had two daughters, Debra and Jeanie. Jim later returned to college to earn a business degree and worked at Blue Water Plastics (Caro Manufacturing), as a cost estimator until he retired. He enjoyed serving on the Huron County Board of Review in retirement. In addition to his love of farming and the outdoors, Jim enjoyed gardening, keeping his property beautifully groomed and weed-free. He also enjoyed cutting firewood, cold beer, an occasional round of golf and spending time with his pets, including his beloved dog Snoop and various cats. In his late 20s he became a private pilot and member of the Huron Aviation Club, delighting his family with Cessna rides over the Thumb.

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Audrey Bucholtz

Funeral Information

Funeral service for Audrey will be Wednesday August 5th, 2026 11:00AM at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel with Rev. William Cleland officiating. Burial will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery.

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her children; Linda (Jeffrey) Evans Sr. of Bad Axe, Brenda (Robert) Hurren of Bayport, John (Bobbi) Bucholtz of Bad axe. Audrey was preceded by: her parents; James Edward Sr., Della Judkins, her stepfather and stepmother; Don Judkins & Bea Edwards, her brothers Dennis Edwards and James (Jim) Edwards Jr. and her two sons; Jerry and Terry Bucholtz. Audrey and her family wish to extend a special thank you to the Huron County Medical Care facility and staff, her many friends for their visits always bringing memories to share, especially to Harold and Joanne Champagne for all their care.

Biography

Audrey Jane Bucholtz 91 yrs. old passed away on July 30th, 2026. Audrey was the daughter of the late James Edwards Sr. and Della Judkins, born on February 15, 1935. Audrey was a lifelong residence of Bad Axe and a 1953 graduate of Bad Axe High school. She worked for Gainor’s meatpacking Co., A & W restaurant and Roberts IGA. The lord blessed her with 12 Grandchildren; Amy and Jeff Evans Jr., Robert Bucholtz, Henry Bucholtz, Daniel Bucholtz, Elma Bucholtz, Roy Smith, Marie Stafford, Steve Hurren, James Hurren, Nichole Bucholtz, Nathan Bucholtz and 21 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Audrey enjoyed everything “Detroit Tigers”. She has fond memories traveling with the Port Hope retires club, to Branson Missouri, Alaska, Nashville, Boston , Maine and a cruise with the Port Hope retirees club to Hawaii to name a few. She was always ready to hop in the car for an adventure, especially if it included a stop at Cracker Barrel for the famous “catfish: dinner. Audrey considered herself truly blessed herself to watch her grandchildren participate in countless sporting events and activities. Audrey took great pride in completing challenging jigsaw puzzles and treasured the time spent with family. She especially cherished holiday traditions, from Christmas gatherings filled with wonderful food, laughter, and togetherness, to Halloween, when she delighted in creating her own creative costumes.

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Thomas Emmons

Funeral Information

Tom’s funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ransford Funeral Home of Caro. Rev. Brad Haist will officiate with the entombment following at Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro. The family will be present to receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to University of Michigan. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home - Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordFuneralHome.com.

Family of the Deceased

Left to cherish Tom’s memory is his wife of nearly fifty-six years, Cheri Emmon; son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Sarah; grandchild, Christopher (Ellen); great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Ruby, and Isla; sister, Jessica (Pat) McTaggart; sisters-in-law, Deanna Holland, Bonnie Robb; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Tom was preceded in death by his brother William “Bill” Emmons.

Biography

Thomas “Tom” Michael Emmons of Millington, age 77, passed away on Monday, July, 27, 2026 while at the University of Michigan Health. He was born on December 1, 1948, in Caro, the son of the late Erssel and Stella (Kloc) Emmons. He attended Caro High School and graduated with the Class of 1967. In 1968, Tom was drafted into the United States Army and served for nearly two years with one year in Vietnam as a member of the renowned 101st Airborne Division. In recognition of his dedication and service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. Tom met the love of his life, Cheri Schmidt, in 1966 and they married on August 1, 1970 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro. He worked at General Motors as a Skills Trade Welder for thirty-eight years until his retirement in 2007. He was a quiet, curious man with a remarkable mechanical mind. He had a natural ability to understand how things worked and rarely needed instruction to learn something new. Give him a manual or present him with a problem, and he would patiently study it until he figured it out on his own. His mechanical aptitude was evident even as a child. His mother would recall how he would take apart engines and clocks simply to understand how they worked, even if he couldn't always put them back together. After retiring, that same ingenuity remained. With nothing more than a photograph in a magazine for inspiration, Thomas designed and built a beautiful garden shed entirely on his own for his with his wife, Cheri. After retirement, Tom fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. His passion for aviation also led him to work on aircraft as a hobby, developing the skills of air power and frame mechanic with Inspection Authorization to work on his own plane. He loved anything aviation related and attended the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) their annual fly-in for over thirty years. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering work ethic, and remarkable ability to solve just about any problem. More than anything, Tom will be remembered as a devoted husband, proud father, and loving grandfather whose steady presence and gentle nature will be deeply missed.

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