Obituaries

LaVerne John Schefka

LaVerne John Schefka

Jan 14, 2012

Mr. LaVerne “Verne” Schefka, 79 of Sterling Heights and formerly of Parisville, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. He was born on May 2, 1932 in Parisville to the late John and Alma (Rumptz) Schefka. He married Marion B. Guitar on June 27, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe....

Nora Irene Peters

Nora Irene Peters

Jan 13, 2012

Mrs. Nora Irene Peters, 93 of Ubly, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on May 23, 1918 in Hamtramck to the late John and Mary (Pawlicka) Dybilas. She married Joseph S. Peters on July 23, 1938 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. He preceded her in death on May 24,...

George W. Hiller

George W. Hiller

Jan 12, 2012

Mr. George W. Hiller, 95 lifelong resident of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family under hospice care. He was born on November 4, 1916 in Grant, MI to the late William and Effie (Lang) Hiller. He married Fannie Zinger on June 14, 1949 in Harbor Beach . She preceded him in...

Peter R. Wodwaski

Peter R. Wodwaski

Jan 4, 2012

Mr. Peter R. Wodwaski, 63 of Ubly and lifelong resident of Paris Township, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, January 4, 2012 at the Huron Medical Center. He was born on June 4, 1948 in Bad Axe to Emma (Chwalisz) Wodwaski and the late John Wodwaski Sr. Farming was Peter’s life. He was an avid sports fan. He was a friend...

Joseph Dybilas

Joseph Dybilas

Dec 27, 2011

Mr. Joseph Dybilas, 87 of Ubly, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw. He was born on August 8, 1924 in Hamtramck to the late John and Maryanna (Pawlicka) Dybilas. He married Germaine Puszykowski on November 6, 1954 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Saginaw. Joseph attended the Tanner Country School as a child. He...

Floyd B. Morell

Floyd B. Morell

Dec 26, 2011

Mr. Floyd B. Morell, 84 of Ubly, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at his residence under hospice care. Floyd was born on March 5, 1927 in Sanilac County to the late Isadore and Josephine (Osentoski) Morell. He married Lorraine Carson on October 8, 1949 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. She preceded him in death on January 11,...

Curtis J. Osentoski

Curtis J. Osentoski

Dec 14, 2011

Mr. Curtis J. Osentoski, 89 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Curt was born on September 24, 1922 in Tyre to the late Joseph and Mary (Schwartz) Osentoski. He married Frances Kubacki on June 14, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Gaylord. She preceded him in death on January 3, 2011....

Michael J. Kosal

Michael J. Kosal

Dec 13, 2011

Mr. Michael J. Kosal, 66 of Cass City, former teacher at Ubly Community Schools, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at his residence. Michael was born on October 24, 1945 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Alma (McCoy) Kosal. He married Barbara A. Summerer on June 17, 1967 in Port Huron. He was a teacher at the Ubly Community...

Emma Ruth Stepka

Emma Ruth Stepka

Dec 6, 2011

Mrs. Emma R. Stepka, 81 of Ubly, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011 at Hills and Dales Hospital in Cass City. Emma was born on May 25, 1930 in Ubly to the late Benjamin and Alice (Ross) Grenier. She married Joseph Stepka on September 10, 1955 at St. Stephen’s Church in Port Huron. He preceded her in death...

Margaret Sophia Pawloski-Bukoski

Margaret Sophia Pawloski-Bukoski

Nov 24, 2011

Mrs. Margaret “Busha” S. Pawloski-Bukoski, 90 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Lakeview Extended Care Facility in Harbor Beach. She was born on July 16, 1921 in Parisville to the late John and Martha (Kucharczyk) Hoin. She married Anthony F. Pawloski on November 18, 1939 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her...

Donald Glenn Reilich

Donald Glenn Reilich

Nov 21, 2011

Mr. Donald G. Reilich, 73 of Ubly, passed away Monday morning, November 21, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side under hospice care. He was born April 10, 1938 in Detroit to the late Donald P. Reilich and his natural mother, Grace (Reshke). He was later adopted by Elizabeth Bradley. He married Beverly Burely on October 1,...

Brent Michael Tinsey

Brent Michael Tinsey

Nov 20, 2011

Brent M. Tinsey, 20 of Ubly, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. He was born April 22, 1991 in Bad Axe to Rodney J. Tinsey and Rickelle Walsh. Brent was a 2009 graduate of Bad Axe High School. While in high school he played soccer, football, baseball, basketball and hockey. He was a member of the Stone Cold Hockey Team...

Virginia Mae Braun

Virginia Mae Braun

Oct 31, 2011

Mrs. Virginia M. Braun, 82 of Rapson, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at her residence under hospice care. She was born on February 16, 1929 in Harbor Beach to the late Charles and Amelia (Winkel) Plester. She married Leo A. Braun on October 9, 1948 in Detroit. Virginia attended a country school and was a graduate of Harbor Beach...

Richard Albert Lamke

Richard Albert Lamke

Oct 30, 2011

Mr. Richard A. Lamke, 76 of Ubly, passed away, Sunday, October 30, 2011 at his residence after a long illness. He was born January 6, 1935 in Parisville to the late Lawrence and Theresa (OParka) Lamke. He married Barbara Nelson on October 20, 1973 at the Ubly Presbyterian Church. Richard liked to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed playing cards,...

John "Jack" Matthew Peruski

John "Jack" Matthew Peruski

Oct 25, 2011

Mr. John “Jack” Peruski, 81 of Traverse City and formerly of Minden City, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. He was born on September 20, 1930 in Minden City to the late Peter and Lucy (Osentoski) Peruski. Jack attended Ubly High School and then joined the US...

Leanna M. Kipper

Leanna M. Kipper

Sep 25, 2011

Leanna M. Kipper, 47 of Ubly, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 at her sister’s residence in Fostoria under hospice care. She was born on August 5, 1964 in Pontiac to Lawrence Spencer and George and Linda (Junek) Jackson. She married John Kipper on November 15, 1994 at the New Life Ministries Church in Filion. Leanna was a graduate of...

Raymond Joseph Goniwiecha

Raymond Joseph Goniwiecha

Sep 23, 2011

Mr. Raymond J. Goniwiecha of Ruth, founder of Ruth Drain Tile Inc. in Ruth, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe after a brief illness. He was born on December 17, 1919 in Detroit to the late John and Catherine (Pyrek) Goniwiecha. He married Margaret (Booms) Voorheis on February 16, 1965...

Louise G. Dominick

Louise G. Dominick

Sep 23, 2011

Mrs. Louise G. Dominick, 92 of Rochester Hills, passed away Friday morning, September 23, 2011 at Crittenton Medical Center in Rochester Hills. She was born on June 22, 1919 at her home in Rapson to the late Frank and Anna (Schipinski) Cornett. She married Bernard E. Dominick on November 25, 1939 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dwight. He preceded...

Mary K. Sweet

Mary K. Sweet

Sep 14, 2011

Mrs. Mary K. Sweet, 39 of Ruth, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center in Saginaw. She was born on October 1, 1971 in Harbor Beach to Larry and Lana (Reid) Reidel. She married James Sweet on March 17, 1989 in Bad Axe. Mary was a graduate of Harbor Beach High School. She attended Davenport University....

Mary Jacqueline Rich

Mary Jacqueline Rich

Sep 3, 2011

Mrs. Mary J. Rich “Jackie”, 86 of Utica, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Palms to the late Ralph and Sadie (McGinnis) Fagan. She married Ronald E. Rich on October 18, 1947 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms. He preceded her in death on September 2,...

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