Obituaries

Loretta Ann Biniecki

Loretta Ann Biniecki

Feb 24, 2020

Mrs. Loretta Ann Biniecki, 66 of Harbor Beach, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 unexpectedly due to natural causes. 

 

She was born on December 20, 1953 in Harbor Beach to the late Clem and Ruby (Morley) Roggenbuck. She married Larry Biniecki on November 9, 1972 in Bad Axe.

 

Loretta was a graduate of Harbor Beach High School....

Carl Allen Walters

Carl Allen Walters

Jan 26, 2020

Mr. Carl Walters, 48 of Harbor Beach, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 26, 2020 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.

           

He was born on August 3, 1971 in Harbor Beach to James “Les” and Marcella “Marcy” (Tenbusch) Walters. Carl was a graduate of Harbor Beach High School. He was employed at various companies in the area, but...

John C Kowalski

John C Kowalski

Jan 15, 2020

           Mr. John C. Kowalski, 76 of Minden City, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac after a short illness.      

He was born March 23, 1943 to the late John P. and Eleanor (Currey) Kowalski. He married Myrtle “Mo” Lafond on May 30, 1969 in Las Vegas.

            John was a graduate of...

Bryce Wayne Hagen

Bryce Wayne Hagen

Jan 14, 2020

Mr. Bryce W. Hagen, 93 of Ubly, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw from complications due to a fall in his home.

            He was born August 22, 1926 on the family farm west of Ubly to the late Ernest C. and Laura (Jurges) Hagen. He married Bettie Lee McIntyre of Harbor Beach...

Lonnie Edward Shagena

Lonnie Edward Shagena

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Lonnie Edward Shagena, 64 of Anchorage, Alaska passed away December 29, 2019 at his home.

 

            He was born on July 22, 1955 in Bad Axe, the son of the late Ralph N. and Velma R. (Lintner) Shagena. Lonnie’s childhood was spent in the Bad Axe area before he fell in love with Alaska, where he moved and...

Ethan Richard Andrews

Ethan Richard Andrews

Dec 13, 2019

Ethan Richard Andrews, 27, of Ubly passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.

 

            Ethan was born on July 23, 1992 to Russel and Sherry (Bensinger) Andrews at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Saint Marie where he was then transferred to U of M Motts Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor due to...

Frank Casimer Plevnia

Frank Casimer Plevnia

Dec 4, 2019

Mr. Frank C. Plevnia, 91 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his residence.

 

Frank was born in Harbor Beach on October 4, 1928 to the late Edward and Romanda (Kucharczyk) Plevnia Sr.

 

Frank was a graduate of a country school. When he was young, he started to farm with his family and then continued...

Leonard Joseph Popiel

Leonard Joseph Popiel

Nov 14, 2019

Mr. Leonard Joseph Popiel, 73 of Ubly passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 surrounded by his family while under the care of United Hospice Service of Marlette.

 

Leonard was born on July 14, 1946 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Sophie (Zawacki) Popiel. He married Carol Ann Jachcik on September 25, 1970 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Carol Ann Popiel

Carol Ann Popiel

Nov 12, 2019

Mrs. Carol Ann Popiel, 71 of Ubly, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 surrounded by her family while under the care of United Hospice Service of Marlette.

 

            She was born on March 10, 1948 in Highland Park to the late Julius and Rose (Smolinski) Jachcik. She married Leonard Popiel on September 25, 1970 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Mark John Smigielski

Mark John Smigielski

Oct 29, 2019

Mr. Mark J. Smigielski, 47 of Minden City, MI passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

            Mark was born on February 8, 1972 in Southfield, son of John Smigielski and the late Arlene (Pianczk) Smigielski. He married Jennifer Dickow on April 19, 1999 at Sacred Heart Chapel, Marygrove College in...

Mildred T. Lamke

Mildred T. Lamke

Oct 27, 2019

Mrs. Mildred T. Lamke, 83 of Parisville, passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2019 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

            She was born on October 4, 1936 in Bad Axe to the late Aloysius and Lucy (Smaglinski) Kubacki. She married Eugene Lamke on October 30, 1954 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Smith Corners.

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Richard Wayne Maikrzek

Richard Wayne Maikrzek

Oct 19, 2019

Mr. Richard W. Maikrzek, 72 of Ubly, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home with his family by his side while under hospice care,

 

            He was born on July 12, 1947 in Cass City to the late Leonard and Eileen (Osentoski) Maikrzek. He married Rose Danielski on April 23, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Irene A. Grifka-Wozniak

Irene A. Grifka-Wozniak

Oct 16, 2019

Mrs. Irene A. Grifka-Wozniak, 88 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at McLaren Port Huron following a short illness.

 

            Irene was born on February 12, 1931 in Kinde to the late Anthony and Agnes (Fisher) Polega.  She married Martin Grifka on January 21, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dwight. He preceded her in...

Jean Dorothy Volz

Jean Dorothy Volz

Oct 6, 2019

Mrs. Jean Dorothy Volz, 94 of Ubly, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

 

She was born on December 24, 1924 to the late Charles and Hertha (Goetze) Klaus and lived in the Charleston and Minden City area all of her life. She married Frederick Lewis Volz on...

Chad Lee Schumacher

Chad Lee Schumacher

Sep 26, 2019

Mr. Chad Lee Schumacher, 40 of Ubly passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 due to injuries sustained in a car accident in Sanilac County.

 

            He was born on February 13, 1979 in Bad Axe to Michael Schumacher and Diane Heiden. He never married.

 

            Chad was a 1997 graduate of Ubly High School. He worked with his...

Kenneth Joseph Hammerle

Kenneth Joseph Hammerle

Sep 2, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Hammerle, 78 of Ruth, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.

 

            Kenneth was born on June 5, 1941 in Ubly to the late Walter and Martha (Helewski) Hammerle. He never married.

 

He was a graduate of the Maurer Country School and attended Ubly High School. Ken...

Johanna Loretta O'Connell

Johanna Loretta O'Connell

Aug 30, 2019

Mrs. Johanna L. O’Connell, 62 of Ubly, passed away suddenly Friday, August 30, 2019.

 

She was born on December 2, 1956 in Chicago to the late Paul C. and Rose P. (Beilstien) Deane. She married her high school sweetheart, Terry O’Connell on August 15, 2009 in Janesville, WI.

 

Johanna was a 1975 graduate of Bogan High School in...

Gary Richard Weaver

Gary Richard Weaver

Aug 18, 2019

Mr. Gary Weaver, 72 of Forestville passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Autumnwood of Deckerville.

 

He was born on May 30, 1947 in Detroit to the late Richard and Patricia (Walsh) Weaver. He married Julia Dauterman on April 25, 1997 in Port Huron. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2019.

 

Gary was a graduate of...

Tracey Lynn Rich

Tracey Lynn Rich

Aug 18, 2019

Mrs. Tracey Lynn Rich, 49 of Ubly, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

 

            She was born on February 25, 1970 in Bad Axe to Frederick and Alice (Grifka) Pallas. She married her high school sweetheart, Dale Rich on June 15, 1991 in Argyle.

 

            Tracy...

June Alice Priemer

June Alice Priemer

Aug 15, 2019

Mrs. June A. Priemer, 87 of Harbor Beach passed away Thursday morning, August 15 at the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehabilitation Facility in Harbor Beach.

 

            She was born on June 8, 1932 in Argyle to the late Daryell and Gladys (Vore) Walker. She married Joseph Priemer on February 16, 1952. He preceded her in death on March 1,...

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