HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan Local obituaries for the week beginning September 10, 2006 Contributed 2006 by Carol Morrison for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal represent- ative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Sunday, September 10, 2006 Loretta A. Bean Mrs. Loretta A. Bean, 92, of Long Beach, California, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2006, at Country Villa Nursing Home in Belmont Heights, California. She was born June 28, 1914 in Tyre, daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Susalla) Zmich. She married Harry Bean on February 19, 1938 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Detroit. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1991. Loretta was a homemaker her entire life. She loved to garden and cook. She resided with her husband in St. Clair Shores for 37 years before moving to San Marcos, California in 1980. She is survived by three sisters, Irene Kannar, age 97, Marie Pariseau, age 94, and Celestine Wierzbicki, age 86; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; brothers, Casimer, Isadore, Henry, Joseph, Clarence and Edward, one sister, Eleanor. A graveside service will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Ubly. The Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor of St. John Catholic Church in Ubly, will officiate. Arrangements are being handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Bertha Ida Neumann Bertha I. Neumann, 94, of Sebewaing, died Friday, September 8, 2006, in Tendercare Nursing Facility, Cass City, following a long illness. She was born July 1, 1912 in Unionville to William and Louise (Bitzer) Krull. She married Edgar Adolph Neumann on November 29, 1940 in Unionville. He died on February 8, 1999. Bertha worked with her husband on their farm. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Bertha enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, needlework and gardening. She loved her flowers. Bertha is survived by her children, Judy (Elmer) Hahn, of Deford, Larry (Kathy) Neumann, of Caro, Roger Neumann, of Sebewaing; grandchildren, Joan (Jeff) Spry, Arnold (Cathy) Hahn, Jim (Alice) Hahn, Christopher Hahn, Ryan Neumann, Allyson Neumann; great-grandchildren Miranda, Sierra, James, Holly, Isaac; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded death by her brothers and sisters, Lillian Englehart, Martha Clark, Ida Roller, Edwin Krull, Walter Krull, Clara Krull and an infant brother. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2006, in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sebewaing, with the Rev. Daniel Hahn officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mrs. Neumann are Arnold Hahn, James Hahn, Ryan Neumann, Jerry Gross, Scott Wissner, Wayne Goebel. Mr. Michael James Walsh Mr. Michael James Walsh, 86, of Austin Township, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2006, at his residence under hospice care. He was born on June 26, 1920 in Tyre to the late Walter Joseph and Susan Gertrude (McMillan) Walsh. He married Donna Jean Smith on February 18, 1943 in Abilene, Texas. Michael was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. He was with the Headquarters Company 119th Armored Engineer Battalion. He was awarded two bronze stars and a victory medal. He farmed most of his life. He was a board member for many organizations, the Independent Milk Producers Association, the McDonald Dairy Committee, the American Dairy Council, the Cumber School Board, the St. Ignatius Parish Council and Cemetery Board, and the Austin Township Board of Review. He was a parishioner at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Freiburg and was very involved in the renovations of the church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Donna, but always was glad to return home to the farm. Michael is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donna, of Austin Township; his children, Linda McClain and her husband, Robert, of Davison, James Walsh and his wife, Cheryl, of White Lake, Rochelle Weber and her husband, Donald, of Santee, California, Cindy Smith and her husband, Michael, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, David Walsh and his wife, Karen, of Ubly, Nancy Braun and her husband, Joseph, of Ubly; 16 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; three brothers, Louis Walsh and wife, Rosalie, of Ubly, Joseph Walsh and his wife, Patricia, of Ubly, Daniel Walsh, of Farmington; one sister, Susan Brown, of LaMesa, California. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Mark "Pete", Leo, Raymond and Maurice Walsh; two sisters, Lila Lamphere and Beatrice Bauman. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2006, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Freiburg. The Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the St. Ignatius Church or Heartland Hospice. Monday, September 11, 2006 Anthony Joseph Baker Our arms are empty, our hearts are broken. As the parents of Anthony Joseph Baker, we are sad to announce that our son was stillborn on Saturday, September 9, 2006, in Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. As Anthony's parents, Aaron and Kristie (Radabaugh) Baker, we thank you for your prayers and for sharing our sorrow. Anthony will also be missed by his grandparents, Willa Radabaugh, of Caro, Rick (Brenda) Radabaugh, of Chesaning, Ellen (Bill) Perdue, of Owendale, Randy Baker, of Unionville; great grandparents, Robert and Lois Albrecht, of Owendale, Paul and Dorothy Radabaugh, of Owendale, Donna Schember, of Caro; aunts and uncles, Ryan (Melanie) Radabaugh, of Burton, Bryan (Amanda) Baker, of Owendale, Jeff Perdue, of Wolverine, Bill Perdue Jr., of Eastport, Maine, and Dean Evans, of Chesaning. Anthony was preceded in death by his great grandparents, William and Anna Mae Swiastyn and Raymond Baker. Anthony's funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at Owendale United Methodist Church, Owendale, with Pastor John Heim officiating. Anthony's body will be buried in Grant Township Cemetery with his great grandmother. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the church before the service. Arrangements are by Dinkel- Juengel Funeral home, Sebewaing. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund. James John Dodt James John Dodt, 77, of Sand Point and formerly of Farmington Hills, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon after a lengthy illness. Jim was born February 5, 1929 in St. Clair Shores to the late Albert and Margaret (White) Dodt. He graduated from Assumption Grotto High School in 1947 and then served honorably in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Air Force. He married Avis Nelson on December 21, 1951 in Waltham, Massachusetts. He then went on to a successful 42-year career at Ford and Earl Design Associates in Troy retiring as a vice president. Jim was a compassionate man who had a zest for life and brought out the best in others. He was a proud and loving father and husband whose greatest passion was spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed an active lifestyle which included golfing, boating, fishing and taking extensive walks with his golden retriever and yorkie. He was a member of St. Fabian Catholic Church in Farmington Hills for 38 years where he served as a Eucharistic minister. After moving to Sand Point, he attended St. Roch Catholic Church. In his retirement Jim became an active member of the Caseville Eagles FOE No. 3690 where he served many years as the secretary. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Avis; he was a beloved father to James (Anne), of Gibraltar, Timothy, of Rochester Hills, Laurel (Randy) Brandon, of Waterford, Robert (Elizabeth), of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Michelle (James) Wood, of Novi, Kim (Neal) LeBlanc, of Farmington Hills, Karol Miller, of Commerce Township, and Gail (John) Walker, of West Bloomfield; dearest papa of ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; devoted brother to Tom (Peg), of St. Clair Shores, Barbara Aston, of Northville, Dorothy, of St. Clair Shores, and Larry Plank, of Voorheis, New Jersey. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen, brother, Richard, and sister, Karol. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. Ken Yaroch presiding. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Military honors will be provided by the Caseville American Legion. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and from 10 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of the Mass at the church. There will be an Eagles' Ritual at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Roch Food Pantry. Condolences may be shared online at www.cfcCaseville.com. Meta M. Elftman Meta Marie Elftman, 92, of Elkton, died Sunday, September 10, 2006. She was born in Oliver Township on September 17, 1913, daughter of the late William and Dora (Roeber) Licht. On December 28, 1938, she was united in marriage to Edward Elftman who preceded her in death on March 23, 2002 after more than 63 years of marriage. Meta was a homemaker and farmed for many years with her husband in Chandler Township. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, canning, and quilting. Meta never met a child she didn't love, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. Meta is survived by her adopted daughter, Cheri (Jake) Diebel, of Elkton; grandchildren, Jeff (Nicki) Diebel, of Elkton, and their children, Tenishia, Jeffrey, and Joel; Jennifer (Jason) Nicol, of Ubly; and Jason (Audrey) Diebel, of Unionville. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Maxine (Paul) Walsh, of Pigeon; grandchildren, Mike (Patsy) Walsh, Beth (Tim) Kraft, Vicki (John Huff) Lomba, Pat (Pam) Walsh, and Brian (Kelli) Walsh; great grandchildren, Jami, Scott, Jayne, Kim, Joe, Jessica, Jacky, Ben, Carolyn, Nick, Daniel, and Emalee; one sister, Leona (Nelson) Beck, of Saginaw; one brother, Al (June) Licht, of Bad Axe; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Meta was preceded in death in 1934 by her first husband, Oscar Niedrich, of Unionville; her sisters, Hilda Nieschulz, Louise Ziegler, Delores Bendrey, Lydia Licht; and brothers, Ervin, Adolph "Barney" and Werner Licht. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon with the Rev. Tom Zollman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church, Meals on Wheels (Huron County Commission on Aging), or Heartland Hospice. Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon is handling the arrangements. Wilbert A. Fuerst Wilbert A. Fuerst, 78, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, September 10, 2006, in Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. He was born September 22, 1927 at home in Kilmanagh to Christian and Florence (Unger) Fuerst. He married Bonnie Jean Nutt on July 15, 1950 in Bay City. She died on May 27, 1997. Wilbert was a plumber for Kundinger and Kroll Plumbing and Heating retiring after over 30 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a former member of the Kilmanagh Lutheran Church Dart ball team. Wilbert loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and plowing other people's gardens with his tractor. He loved cats. Wilbert is survived by his sons, Kenneth (Judy) Fuerst, of Sebewaing, David (Sheila) Fuerst, of Sebewaing; grandchildren, Lisa Fuerst, Leslie (Jason) Matlock, Calvin Fuerst, Todd (Dana) Fuerst; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Lauren and a third great grandchild is due in April; step- grandchildren, Steven Lenz, Sherri (Mike) Thorp, Karen Lenz; step-great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Hunter; brother, Ed (Lucille) Fuerst, of Sebewaing; sisters, Lillian Rothfuss, of Sebewaing, Vi Guillett, of Sebewaing, Hannah (Donald) Armbruster, of Allen, Luella (Robert) Colvin, of Washington; sisters-in-law, Donna Fuerst, of Bay Port, Johanna Fuerst, of St. Helen; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Rocal VanHoost and her family. Wilbert was preceded in death by his brothers, Milton, Elmer and Art Fuerst; and a sister, Martha Meininger. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sebewaing, with the Rev. Daniel Hahn officiating. Interment will take place in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Fuerst are Calvin Fuerst, Todd Fuerst, Ken Fuerst, Dave Fuerst, Larry VanHoost, and Gary Schultz. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Dinkel- Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association or Immanuel Lutheran Church. Lucille Patrick Lucille Patrick, 97, of Hume Township died Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Sunny Acres Nursing Center in Bad Axe. She was born August 16, 1909 in Fowlerville, daughter of the late Fred and Luella (Isham) Disbrow. Lucille married Clarence Henry Patrick on October 4, 1930. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1978. Lucille was a charter member of the Alpha Baptist Church in Livonia where she lived for 60 years until moving to Port Austin in 1993. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Glenn) Rice, of Hume Township; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; ten great great grandchildren; and her sister, Gertrude Soules, of Williamston. She was preceded in death by two daughters; one son; two grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother. A funeral service will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. Visitation will be conducted from noon until the time of the service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in North Stockbridge Cemetery in Stockbridge. Leo J. Smith Leo J. Smith, 66, died Saturday, September 9, 2006. Beloved husband of Lynda; dear father of Stacey (Mark) Kochanski and Leo H. (Donna); loving grandfather of Ashly, Trina, Brent, Noah, Clare and Elinor; also survived by siblings, Marie (Ray) Weingartz, Jean (Jerry) Messing, Jane (Bob) Peruski, Ruth Ann (Eugene) Duda, Christine (Mike) Higgins, Doris (Roger) Rindge, Lawrence (Barbara), Edward; and sister-in-law, Terrie. Leo was preceded in death by a brother, Donald, and a sister-in-law, Sharon. A funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the William Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (three blocks east of Van Dyke) Utica. Mr. Smith will lie in state from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. There will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or Right to Life of Michigan. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Lizzette "Maggie" M. Franzel Mrs. Lizzette "Maggie" M. Franzel, 75, of Warren and formerly of Ubly, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital in Warren. She was born September 5, 1931 in Ubly to the late Benjamin and Alice (Ross) Grenier. Maggie was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School of Port Huron. She worked at Mueller Brass in Port Huron for 10 years. She was a lunchroom aide at the Thompson Elementary School in Warren. She was a parishioner at Ascension Parish in Warren for many years. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, bingo, watching special TV programs and visiting with family and friends. Maggie is survived by two sons, Thomas and Steven Franzel, both of Warren; one daughter, Karen LaFave and her husband, Kevin, of Scandia; special friend, Jodie Gray and her husband, Mark, of Ada; four grandchildren, Rachel and Zachary LaFave, Martin and Elizabeth Franzel; one sister, Emma Stepka, of Ubly; one brother, Robert Grenier, of Tampa, Florida. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and an infant sister, Lillian. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Freiburg. The Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Ignatius Church. Robert W. Howard Robert W. Howard, 80, of Caseville, died Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon of complications from Parkinson's Disease. Bob was born April 15, 1926 in Standish to the late Bert and Edith (Maynard) Howard. He grew up and worked on the family farm on Howard Road, east of Caseville. As a young farmer, he would drive a team of horses before the family had a tractor to work the fields. He married Emma Guza of Bad Axe on October 24, 1953 in Caseville. He worked many years farming and he retired from Bushey Brothers Tiling. He was a member of the Caseville United Methodist Church and a former member of the Caseville Eagles. He enjoyed square dancing and spending his winters in Port Charlotte, Florida. Bob is survived by his wife, Emma; children, Georgia (Joe) Auer, of Caseville, Gregory, of Seattle, Michael of Fullerton, California, and Mary (Stefan Cieply) of Charlottesville, Virginia.; grandchildren, Sara, Becky and J.J.; and 10 brothers and sisters: Bertha (Steven) Gillingham, of California, Clayton (Joan), of Clio, Jean Hunt, of Bad Axe, Richard (Hallie), of Clio, Charles (Gretchen), of Frankenmuth, Dale, of Bad Axe, Joyce Sommerfeld, of Kalamazoo, Gary (Maxine), of Goodrich, Sharon (Ala) Kumaus, of Freeland, and Janice (Robert) Martinez, of California. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2006, at the Caseville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Philip Voss officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bad Axe. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at church. Memorials may be made to the Caseville United Methodist Church's Helping Hands. Condolences may be shared online at www.cfcCaseville.com Janet M. Kretzschmer Janet Marlene Kretzschmer, 67, of Pigeon, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. She was born in Pigeon on May 18, 1939, daughter of the late Wesley and Pearl (Geiger) Kretzschmer. She graduated in 1958 from Pigeon High School. She was a homemaker throughout her lifetime enjoying crocheting and knitting. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida, and liked to play solitaire and work word puzzle books. She was a member of the Caseville Retirement Club and the Caseville United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sisters, Ruth Damm, of Bay Port, and Carol (Raymond) Ruszala, of Midland; brothers, Harold Kretzschmer, of Pigeon, Dale (Lorraine) Kretzschmer, of Caseville, and Leon (Donna) Kretzschmer,. of Caseville; in- laws, Eldon Dietzel, of Owendale, and Gloria Kretzschmer, of Caseville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Dietzel; a brother, LeRoy Kretzschmer; two brothers-in-law, Frederick "Fritz" Damm and Loren Kuebler; and two sisters-in-law, Joyce Kretzschmer and Jean Kretzschmer. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2006, at the Caseville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Philip Voss, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to Caseville United Methodist Church, the American Diabetes Association, or Scheurer Hospital. Gordon LaVern McGeachy Gordon LaVern McGeachy, 88, of Grindstone City, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006, at his home. He was born August 12, 1918, to the late Duncan and Pearl (Bertram) McGeachy. He was united in marriage to Leona Finkel, in Port Austin, in 1941. She preceded him in death in April 2004. Mr. McGeachy was a resident of Grindstone City, church member at St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Hope and a member of the Port Austin Conservation Club. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Italy and North Africa. He was employed as a thread grinder at Salvo Tool for 20 years and was a self employed carpenter for many years. He loved visiting with his friends and family, being outdoors, telling stories, raising dogs and hunting. He is survived by one son, Lyle (Mary) McGeachy, of Romeo; three daughters, Judith (Symeon) Christakis, of Waterford, Jackie McGeachy, of Edmonds, Washington, and Margie (David) Dargo, of Belleville; one sister, Lila (Tom) Contreras, of Livonia; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Irvin and Alvin McGeachy; one sister, Reta Lapworth. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope with Gregory Eilers officiating. Burial will be in New River Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the MacAlpine Funeral Home - Gage Chapel in Kinde and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be offered to Home/Hospice Advantage, St. John's Lutheran Church, Port Hope, or the donor's choice. Wednesday, September 13, 2006 Joseph "Joe" F. Niemiec Jr. Joseph "Joe" F. Niemiec Jr., 63, of Ubly, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2006, at his residence with his family at his side under hospice care. He was born March 9, 1943 in Detroit to the late Joseph F. and Angeline (Peplinski) Niemiec, Sr. He married Diane Krumenaker on April 26, 2006 in Bad Axe. Joe was a 1962 graduate of Ubly High School. He was a member of the Grindstone-Port Hope Sportmen's Club for many years. He was a union member of the Operating Engineers Local 324. He was a past member of the Loyal Order of Moose Bad Axe Lodge 2358. He liked playing cards, pool, and darts. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Joe is survived by his wife, Diane, of Ubly; two daughters, Laurie Glaza and her husband, Ken, of Ubly, Yvonne Paolucci and her husband, David, of Bad Axe; three sons, Brian Niemiec and his wife, Lori, of Palm Coast, Florida, Steven Niemiec and his wife, Kristi, of Bad Axe, Jeff Niemiec and his wife, Amanda, of Ubly; three stepchildren, James Schulte and his wife, Tonia, of Pound, Wisconsin, Donald Schulte, of Oconto, Wisconsin, Theresa Kingsley and her husband, Joe, of Oconto, Wisconsin; 17 grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Niemiec and Mary Guigar and her husband, Eugene, both of Ubly; one brother, Tom Niemiec and his special friend, Pat Gann, of Hazel Park. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph "Joey" Niemiec III; and one infant daughter. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2006, at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor of St. John's Catholic Church in Ubly, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Thursday, September 14, 2006 Albert Kenneth Colberg Albert Kenneth Colberg, 85, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, September 1, 2006, at Sunny Acres Nursing Center near Bad Axe. He was born April 28, 1921 in Danville, Illinois, son of the late Louis and Bertha (Lappin) Colberg. On December 24, 1964 he was united in marriage to Viola Wojcinski in Mount Clemens. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2006. Mr. Colberg served in the military. He worked for Consumers Power Company until his retirement. He is survived by his stepchildren, Mary Ann (Norman) Gladych, of Caseville, Veronica Davenport, of Panama City, Florida, Betty Ann Garlick, of Beaverton, Mildred German, of Kentucky, and George Jacob, of Edgewater, Florida; and many stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Patricia Jayes; and a stepgranddaughter, Brenda Gladych. Cremation has taken place. A private committal service will take place at Grand Lawn Cemetery. Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, conducted the arrangements. Hunter David Guza We grieve for the unborn, who haven't seen the light of day, who haven't graced the world with their loving face, their joyful smile or soft embrace. With his life so short, we hadn't the chance to see his eyes or hear his cry, but for a little while on September 13, 2006, we held him close and loved him more than anything else. Hunter David Guza, son of Gregory and Christine (Hughes) Guza, is gone but never will be forgotten; a little brother to Anne, Becky, Clairessa, Desirae, Elijah, Fabian and Gregory Jr.; a beloved grandson of Meinard and Georgeana Guza and Patrick and Dolores Hughes. He now is living with God and his great grandparents in the skies, Edmund and Elizabeth Guza, Edward and Edna Paionk, Aloysius and Marion Hughes and Elmer and Viola McFarland. A Mass of the Angels will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2006, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Visitation will be from 12:30 until the Mass time at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are by Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home of Ubly. Tyler David Schumacher Tyler David Schumacher, son of Todd and Kristin Schumacher, and baby brother of Brittany, Hali, Madeline and Lindsay, was delivered to Heaven on September 2, 2006. He will be sadly missed by his family, grandparents, Ken and Lisa Brock, Joyce and Roger Kendrick, and David and Karen Schumacher; great grandparents, Jim and Linda Patton and Rose Schumacher; aunts and uncles, Lindsay Brock, Christopher and Janelle Schumacher, Stormie and Mark Bruce, Barry Schumacher, Mistie Schumacher, and Mike Snyder; cousins, Trent and Taylor Schumacher, Eric, Dominic, Sommer and Ian Bruce, Chase, Natalie, Addie, Chandler and Wyatt Schumacher, and Sparcle Schumacher; many great aunts and uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by great grandparents, Joan Knecht William and Marlene Swindell, Ernest and Ilene Woycik and James Schumacher; uncle, Alfonso Finatary; and cousins, Rebecca Schumacher, Patric and Albert Vogel and Joseph Schumacher. Friday, September 15, 2006 Michael D. Kropewnicki Michael D. Kropewnicki, 48, of Cass City, died Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in Hills & Dales General Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 19, 1957 in Greenville to Robert Eugene and Agnes Bridget (Skinner) Kropewnicki. He married Catherine Adams on July 14, 1979 in Greenville. Mike received his masters in business administration from Central Michigan University. He worked for Meijer, Inc. for ten years, Jordan and Baker Colleges for nine years and was self employed with his landscaping business for five years. Mike currently worked for Gemini Group in Bad Axe where he has worked for the last ten years. He was an avid runner and member of the Bay Area Runners Club. He had received many trophies and medals. Mike served on the village of Cass City Zoning Board of Appeals as Chairperson for ten years. He was a member of the Cass City Chamber of Commerce and the Cass City/Gagetown Knights of Columbus No. 8892. Mike loved scuba diving and off-roading with his jeep. He enjoyed camping and traveling and loved his new Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mike is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter, Michelle (Arnold Buckley) Kropewnicki, of Davie, Florida; parents, Robert and Bridget Kropewnicki, of Greenville; brothers and sisters, Robert E. (Sheryl) Kropewnicki Jr., of Grand Rapids, Susan Lee (Kendall) Martin, of Grand Rapids, Teresa (Scott) Chapman, of Grand Haven, Patrick Kropewnicki, of Covington, Kentucky, Pamela (Casey) Lake, of Greenville; many nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles and cousins in Ontario and Newfoundland; mother-in-law, Natalie (Richard) Kilfoil, of Greenville, sister-in-law, Ann (James) Stump, of Portland; brothers-in-law, John (Cindy) Adams, of New Era, and Daniel (Lee) Adams, of Frankenmuth. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Emerson Adams; grandparents, including grandfather Julian Kropewnicki; great aunt, Barbara Bush; uncle, Richard (Phyllis) Kropewnicki. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2006, in St. Michael Catholic Church with Sr. Riccardina Sylvestri officiating. Interment will take place in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Lance Armstrong Foundation. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Edwin Allen Schmalz Edwin "Allen" Schmalz, 96, of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in the Harbor Beach Community Hospital long term care unit. He was born January 26, 1910 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul A. and Laura (Meyer) Schmalz. On April 20, 1931, Allen and Mary Elizabeth Ganley were united in marriage. She preceded him in death on November 11, 1989. Allen was a second generation owner of Schmalz Plumbing and Heating in Harbor Beach, acquiring the business from his father, P.A. Schmalz, in 1970. His father started the business in 1910 as a sheet metal shop. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Beach and a life member of the Verona-Huron Lodge 365 Masonic Lodge of which he served as Worthy Master. Allen was a former member of the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and Lions Club. He also served on the Harbor Beach City Council and was instrumental in the Industrial Park development in Harbor Beach. Surviving are his children, Lexie Ann Wade and her husband, Donald, of Marysville, Richard A. Schmalz and his wife, Joyce, of Harbor Beach, Carol Wojnar and her husband, John, of Howell, Thomas L. Schmalz and his wife, Judy, of Harbor Beach, and Fred Schmalz and his fiancée, Kim, of Roseville. He was the proud grandfather of 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Dickinson, of Harbor Beach, and Virginia Schmalz, of Vero Beach, Florida; and nephew, Mark Schmalz, of Gainesville, Florida. Preceding him in death were a brother, Chester E. Schmalz; and a great granddaughter, Stephanie Wade. He will be dearly missed by all his children and grandchildren. He had such a positive and wonderful outlook on life and passed on many life lessons to his grandchildren. He always enjoyed a good joke, cherished family reunions and loved playing cribbage and doing crossword puzzles. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2006, in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach, with the Rev. Theresa Cutler, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City, with interment in the New River Cemetery, Huron City, at a later date. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. A Masonic Memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Long Term Care, Eastern Huron Ambulance Service or the family discretionary fund. Anna Viscogliosi Anna (Marcuccilli) Viscogliosi, 66, of Vernon, Connecticut, beloved wife of the late Giovanni Viscogliosi, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Anna was born April 20, 1940 in Detroit, daughter of the late Gaetano and Marianna Marcuccilli of Santo Padre, Italy. Anna was an amazingly caring, loving mother and grandmother. She lived her life filled with laughter, dignity and grace. She had a very quick wit and always a good story to tell. She was everyone's counselor, imparting timeless wisdom while striving for peace and good humor. Blessed with God's grace, her ability to relate to people on their terms was extraordinary. Her greatest joys in life were her husband, children and grandchildren. The virtues she taught her loved ones were those of family unity, unconditional love, optimism, peacefulness, inner strength and faith. Anna's love, wisdom, and compassion bestowed upon her a graciousness which was rare and beautiful. She was a member of the Manchester Historical Society, the Italian American Club, of Livonia, a communicant of Sacred Heart Parish of Vernon, Connecticut. Anna owned and operated Ann's Pub in Wayne for 18 years with her late husband, Giovanni. Anna is survived by her daughter, Lori Calabrese and her husband, Andrea, of Vernon, Connecticut; three sons, Tony Viscogliosi and his fiancée, Paula Lajaunie, and her daughters, Sophia and Aurianna, J.J. Viscogliosi and his fiancée, Deborah Bocchicchio, Marc Viscogliosi and his wife, Paola Andrea, all of New York. Her love surrounds forever her grandchildren, Angelica, Arianna, Giovanni and Francesco Calabrese and Isabella Viscogliosi. She is also survived by her brother Tony Marcelli and his wife, Cynthia, and their children, Jennifer and Marc; a nephew, Elio Viscogliosi, as well as many nieces and nephews in Italy. A funeral procession will gather by 10 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2006, at the Small & Pietras Funeral Home, 65 Elm Street, Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut to Sacred Heart Church, 550 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, Connecticut, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be conducted at 11 a.m. Anna will be entombed beside her late husband in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, Connecticut. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. The family will also receive relatives and friends from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Small & Pietras Funeral Home, 65 Elm Street, Vernon-Rockville, Conncticut. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, "In Memory of Anna Viscogliosi"; or Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, Inc., 126 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611, "in memory of Anna Viscogliosi"; or Sacred Heart Church, 550 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, Connecicut 06066, "in memory of Anna Viscogliosi". For online condolences or directions, visit www.smallandpietrasfuneralhome.com. 1