Obituaries

Claire Ruth Grifka

Claire Ruth Grifka

Apr 24, 2012

Claire R. Grifka, 89 of Austin Township passed away Tuesday morning, April 24, 2012 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe under hospice care. She was born May 17, 1922 in Tyre, daughter of the late Joseph and Lylan (Herdell) Weltin. She married Clarence Grifka on November 29, 1939 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Smith Corners. He...

Murray J. Hagen

Murray J. Hagen

Apr 12, 2012

On April 12, 2012, Murray James Hagen drifted peacefully from this world at his residence in Spring Hill, Florida. He was born on September 2, 1917 in Ubly, Michigan to Robert J. Hagen & Ann Elizabeth (Murray) Hagen. He married his high school sweetheart, Genevie Erma (Bowron) Hagen, on September 14, 1940. She preceded him in death, nearly 55 years...

Mary Catherine O'Connor

Mary Catherine O'Connor

Apr 4, 2012

Mary C. O’Connor, 95 of Minden City passed away Wednesday April 4, 2012 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe following an extended illness. Mary was born on February 9, 1917 in Marcus, Iowa, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Dalton) Kelly. She was united in marriage to Joseph O’Connor in Sioux City, Iowa on October...

John J. Geboski Jr.

John J. Geboski Jr.

Apr 3, 2012

Mr. John J. Geboski Jr. 83 of Ubly, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. John was born on March 14, 1929 in Huron County, son of the late John Sr. And Theresa (Peplinski) Geboski. He married Mary Louise Schrader on May 21, 1949 at the St. John Rectory...

Barbara Jean Lamke

Barbara Jean Lamke

Mar 28, 2012

Mrs. Barbara J. Lamke, 74 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Barb was born on May 23, 1937 in Bad Axe to the late Merle and Edna Mae (Frantz) Nelson. She married Richard Lamke Sr. on October 20, 1973 at the Ubly Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death on October...

Thomas John Roth

Thomas John Roth

Mar 22, 2012

Thomas John Roth, 65 of Minden City, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home. Tom was born on August 3, 1946 in Minden City to the late Raymond and Beatrice (Hessling) Roth. He married Sharon Maier on May 18, 1974 in Port Sanilac Tom was a 1965 graduate of the Sts. Peter & Paul High School. He served...

Genevieve O'Parka

Genevieve O'Parka

Mar 21, 2012

Mrs. Genevieve O’Parka, 95 of Saginaw and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 24, 1916 in Harbor Beach to the late Michael and Josephine (Puvalowski) Ulfig. She married Chester O’Parka on June 26, 1937 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded...

Stanley S. Wrubel

Stanley S. Wrubel

Mar 12, 2012

Mr. Stanley S. Wrubel, 94 of Harrison Township passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at Martha T. Berry Nursing Home in Mt. Clemens. Stanley was born on September 4, 1917 in Parisville to the late Peter & Frances (Miller) Wrubel. He married Evelyn E. Patterson on September 14, 1940 in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on September 13,...

Barry A. Reid

Barry A. Reid

Mar 4, 2012

Mr. Barry A. Reid, 52 of Harbor Beach passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Marlette United Hospice Residence. He was born January 7, 1960 in Harbor Beach to Margaret (Murray) Reid and the late Louis Reid. Barry was a graduate of Harbor Beach High School. He attended drafting classes at St. Clair Community College in Port Huron. He...

Emma Wodwaski

Emma Wodwaski

Mar 3, 2012

Emma Wodwaski, 99, of Parisville, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her residence in Midland. Mrs. Wodwaski was born May 19, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Albert and Lucy (Ceglarek) Chwalisz. She married John Wodwaski, Sr. on June 14, 1933 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1984. Emma...

Joseph Priemer

Joseph Priemer

Mar 1, 2012

Mr. Joseph Priemer, 84 of Harbor Beach passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Port Huron. Joe was born on January 23, 1928 in Harbor Beach to the late Lucas and Anna (Hessling) Priemer. He married June Walker on February 16, 1952. Joe was a retired farmer. He also retired from Leader Tool. He was...

Agnes Eleanor Abraham

Agnes Eleanor Abraham

Feb 29, 2012

Mrs. Agnes E. Abraham, 92 of Minden City, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Deckerville Community Hospital. Agnes was born on September 28, 1919 in Minden City to the late Peter and Susan (Sofka) Lemanski. She married August Abraham on June 15, 1946 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Agnes attended the Minden City School and received...

Harry L. Osontoski

Harry L. Osontoski

Feb 27, 2012

Mr. Harry Lawrence Osontoski, 81 of Ubly, passed away February 27, 2012 at his residence. He was born on November 3, 1930 in Port Huron to the late Floyd and Lucy (Pionk) Osentoski. He married Agnes Noble on April 14, 1956 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. He was a graduate of the Proctor Country School. He farmed with...

Raymond Bernard Volmering

Raymond Bernard Volmering

Feb 25, 2012

Mr. Raymond B. Volmering 64 of Ruth, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family under hospice care. Raymond was born on July 17, 1947 in Sherman Township to the late William and Anna Louise (Emming) Volmering. He married Carol Ann Roberts on August 3, 1968 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms. She preceded...

Donald J. Janowiak

Donald J. Janowiak

Feb 22, 2012

Mr. Donald J. Janowiak, 61 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at his residence in Ubly. Don was born on March 21, 1950 to the late Arthur and Sylvia (Osantowski) Janowiak. He married Barbara Mosey on April 15, 2003 in Bad Axe. Don was a 1968 graduate of Ubly high school and Auto Mechanic school in Chicago. He...

Arlene Joan Smigielski

Arlene Joan Smigielski

Jan 22, 2012

Mrs. Arlene J. Smigielski, 72 of Ubly, manager of Smigielski Funeral Homes, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Huron Medical Center with her devoted family by her side. Arlene was born on November 14, 1939 in Detroit to the late George and Edna (Dembek) Pianczk. She married John B. Smigielski on May 30, 1963 at Immaculate Conception...

Emma M. Vatter

Emma M. Vatter

Jan 19, 2012

Mrs. Emma M. Vatter, 100 of Argyle, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center in Saginaw. She was born on August 23, 1911 at home on the farm in Tyre to the late Felix and Mary (Zulka) Wrubel. She married Francis Vatter on June 20, 1936 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on June 30,...

Malina M. Kulish

Malina M. Kulish

Jan 17, 2012

Mrs. Malina M Kulish, 97 of Minden City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born on December 31, 1914 in Sigel Township. She was the daughter of the late Toefil and Mary (Balcer) Duda. Malina and Clement Kulish were united in marriage on November 7, 1942 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Clement...

Beatrice Theresa Roth

Beatrice Theresa Roth

Jan 16, 2012

Mrs. Beatrice (Hessling) Roth, 87 of Minden City, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe surrounded by her loving family. Beatrice was born on May 16, 1924 in Harbor Beach, daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Gentner) Hessling. She graduated from Track School near Harbor Beach. She married Raymond Roth on June 5, 1943...

Mary Jane Grifka

Mary Jane Grifka

Jan 16, 2012

Mrs. Mary Jane Grifka, 53, resident of Argyle for the past 35 years, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on January 8, 1960 in Warren, Michigan to the late Robert F. and Erma F. (Stepka) Osantowski. She married Harry S. Grifka on November 25, 1978 at St. Joseph Catholic...

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