Obituaries

Brian E. Franzel

Brian E. Franzel

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. Brian E. Franzel, age 53 of Deckerville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Brian was born October 11, 1968 in Deckerville, Michigan, son of Cheryl (Phillips) and the late Richard L. Franzel. Having been born in Deckerville, Brian figured that it would be a good place to live, so that is what he did, never moving out...

Carol Ann Lemke

Carol Ann Lemke

Dec 27, 2021

Mrs. Carol A. Lemke, 79 of Ubly, passed away Monday morning, December 27, 2021 at her son’s house while under hospice care.

            Carol was born on July 26, 1942 in Tyre, MI to the late Archie and Blanche (Maurer) Rumptz. She married Eugene Lemke on February 24, 1962 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. He preceded her in...

Russell (Russ) E. LaCroix Jr.

Russell (Russ) E. LaCroix Jr.

Dec 21, 2021

           Russ left a lasting impact on everyone he came in contact with. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Opening his heart and home to six kids and showing them how a father’s love is supposed to feel is just one example of the selfless life he lived. He taught each of his children unconditional love creates a...

Regina M. Hanselman

Regina M. Hanselman

Dec 11, 2021

Regina (Jean) Hanselman was called home by the Lord on Saturday, December 11 while under hospice care at Meadow Lane in Bad Axe. She was born on June 30, 1931, and attended the White Rock School. She was preceded in death by her husband LaVerne and her son Ren. She is survived by three children, Marjorie Cook (Myron), Duane Hanselman...

Barbara Ann Walsh

Barbara Ann Walsh

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Walsh, 57, of Ubly, MI passed away Thursday, November 18th at Hills and Dales Hospital in Cass City, MI.

           

            Barbara was born December 24th, 1963 to William and Shirley (Erickson) McKenzie in Mount Clements, MI. She married Charles Walsh on July 14, 1989 in Sandusky.

 

            Barbara graduated from Warren Woods High School. In moving...

Robert B. "Siers" Sierzputowski

Robert B. "Siers" Sierzputowski

Nov 10, 2021

Robert B. Sierzputowski, (Bob Siers), 71, of Bad Axe, passed peacefully at his home on November 10, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1950 in Cass City, MI to the late Benjamin and Stella (Kopec) Sierzputowski. Bob grew up splitting time between the Detroit area and the Thumb and he attended Ubly High School. Bob was a talented musician...

Karen Marie Gornowicz

Karen Marie Gornowicz

Nov 3, 2021

Mrs. Karen Gornowicz, 78 of Ubly, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit.

She was born November 2, 1943 in to the late Eugene and Sylvia (Rumptz) Priemer. She married Harold Gornowicz on April 27, 1963 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2012.

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Frances "Fran" Ann Lewis

Frances "Fran" Ann Lewis

Oct 23, 2021

Frances A. “Fran” Lewis, 75 of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021.

 

            She was born on August 21, 1946 in Bad Axe, MI to the late John and Leona (Heilig) Gleason.

 

            Fran was raised in Minden City and attended Ubly High School.  She was employed at Clements Wire and Cable Company before moving...

Gladys Magdelena Pickering

Gladys Magdelena Pickering

Sep 28, 2021

Gladys M. Pickering, age 100, of Bad Axe, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Huron County Medical Care Facility following a short illness.

She was born June 27, 1921, in Bingham Twp., to Bruno and Bernice (Bureiza) Longuski. She married W.L. “Tim” Pickering on May 16, 1953. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1999.

After graduating from...

Kenneth F. Helmreich

Kenneth F. Helmreich

Sep 27, 2021

Kenneth Franklin Helmreich, 77 of Minden City died Monday morning Sept 27, 2021 surrounded by his wife and family. 

 

He was born February 17, 1944 in Frankenlust Township, son of the late Martin and Elsie (Erlenbeck)Helmreich.  He graduated from Bay City Handy in 1962.  On October 5, 2002 he married Marie Siemen Gentner. Ken served in the National Guard...

Alice J. Warczinsky

Alice J. Warczinsky

Aug 31, 2021

Ms. Alice J. Warczinsky, 69, of Deckerville passed away on Tuesday August 31, 2021, at Autumnwood of Deckerville under hospice care.

 

Alice was born on August 8, 1952, to the late Arnold and Margaret (Turk) Warczinsky.  Alice graduated from Deckerville High School.  She then continued her education for nursing in Midland.

 

She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse...

Eunice Maxine Lutz

Eunice Maxine Lutz

Aug 10, 2021

Mrs. Eunice M. Lutz, 102 of Forestville, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Autumnwood of Deckerville.

            She was born on March 20, 1919 in Wassipi, MI to the late John and Mary (Carlisle) Guthrie. She married William Lutz on February 13, 1943 in Dearborn. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2011.

            Eunice received her Associate...

Elizabeth June Beauchamp

Elizabeth June Beauchamp

Jul 31, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth June Beauchamp. 94 of Palms, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Autumnwood of Deckerville while under hospice care.

           

            She was born on May 4, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Ben and Emma (Lemanski) Hoga. She married William Beauchamp on December 14, 1946 in Ohio. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2017.

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Marion B. Messing

Marion B. Messing

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Marion B. Messing, 89 of Ruth passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 with her family by her side while at the Lakeview Extended Care Facility in Harbor Beach.

            Marion was a lifelong parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth where she served on the school board and parish council. She was also...

James "Jimmy" Gillis

James "Jimmy" Gillis

Jun 15, 2021

James “Jimmy” Gillis, 62, former owner of Gillis Hotel in Minden City, passed away peacefully with family by his side following a short illness on June 15, 2021, at St. Mary’s in Saginaw.

 

Jimmy was born April 11, 1959, in Minden City to the late John “Jud” and Ila (Noble) Gillis.

 

He was a graduate of Ubly High...

Charlotte Ann Romzek

Charlotte Ann Romzek

Jun 12, 2021

Mrs. Charlotte Romzek, 78 of Deckerville passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Deckerville.

 

            She was born September 13, 1942 in Bad Axe to the late Elmer T. and Beatrice A.  (Kubacki) Micklash. She married George J. Romzek on July 8, 1961 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Smith Corners, Ubly.

 

            Charlotte attended a country...

Irene Ann Krozek

Irene Ann Krozek

Jun 2, 2021

Mrs. Irene A. Krozek, 85 of Bad Axe, formerly of Rapson, passed away Wednesday evening, June 2, 2021 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility.

 

She was born on June 26, 1935 in Bad Axe to the late Edward and Agnes (Watchowski) Murawski. She married Anthony Krozek on May 14, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. He...

Marcella Ann Vatter

Marcella Ann Vatter

May 20, 2021

Mrs. Marcella A. Vatter, 80 of Ubly passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at home on “The Farm”.

 

            She was born on August 3, 1940 at home to the later Paul and Margaret (Shagena) Gatz. She married Donald Vatter on August 17, 1957 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg. They were married for 63 years. Marcella and...

Donald Marcus Siemen

Donald Marcus Siemen

May 18, 2021

Mr. Donald M. Siemen, 55, of Ruth, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.

 

            Don was born on May 19, 1965 in Harbor Beach to Donald and Agnes (Klee) Siemen. He married Kimberly Tageson on December 29, 1984 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach.

 

            Don...

Evelyn Magdelin Gucwa

Evelyn Magdelin Gucwa

May 2, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Magdelin (Bureiza) Gucwa, 95 of Davison, MI and formerly of Bad Axe passed away on May 2, 2021.

 

            She was born on July 23, 1925 in Rapson to the late Joseph and Frances (Maikrzek) Bureiza. Evelyn married Tony (Anthony) Gucwa on May 10, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. He preceded her in death...

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