HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan Copyright © 2001 by Carol Morrison. This copy contributed for use in the MIGenWeb Archives. MIGENWEB 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 representative of the submitter, and contact the listed MIGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the MIGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Local obituaries for the week beginning March 3, 2002 Sunday, March 3, 2002 Agnes Bismack Agnes Evelyn Bismack, 76, of Ubly died Friday morning March 1, 2002 at the Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe. She was born February 27, 1926 in Parisville, daughter of the late Walter Josephine (Peruski) Smalley. She married Jacob F. Bismack on Sept. 6, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church of Parisville. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1984. She was a graduate of Kelly School. She farmed with her family. She worked at Bower Roller Bearing in Detroit for seven years. She was co-owner of the Silver Star Tavern in Minden City for many years. She worked at the Ubly Seat Belt Co. for 21 years and retired in 1980. She then worked at Ubly Furniture for a few years and at Gemini Plastics for seven years. She enjoyed euchre. She is survived by three sons, Loyal and his wife, Linda, of Bay City, Kenneth and his wife, Mary Ann, of Bad Axe, Gary and his wife, Mary, of Bad Axe; two daughters, Linda Connors, and her husband, Tom, of Sterling Heights, Diane Donnelly and her husband, William of Utica; 12 grandchildren; one great grandson, three sisters, Florence Steadman and her husband, Max of Bad Axe, Delores Thompson of Flint, Shirley Chinn of Utica; one brother, Eugene Smalley and his wife, Gloria, of Ubly. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Bertha Grifka, Esther Butterwick, Beatrice Capling, Grace Smalley and Mae Smalley. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2002 at St. John Catholic Church of Ubly. Rev. T.J. Fleming, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. There will be a Vigil service at 7 tonight at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home of Ubly. Visitation will be from 1 to 9:30 p.m. today and from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Richard Curtindale Richard Curtindale, 65, of Salisbury, N.C., formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Monterrey, Mexico. Born in Harbor Beach on Jan. 29, 1937, he was the son of Opal Joyce (Conquergood) Curtindale and the late Meldin Curtindale. He and Darlie Anderson were united in marriage on Aug. 25, 1956. He was vice-president of the Lane Punch Co. of Salisbury since 1968 and was on a business trip to Mexico at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Darlie Curtindale, of Salisbury; one son, Robert Curtindale of Madison, Ohio; a daughter, Karen Kolin of Dearborn; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Joan Soldate of Connecticut; and a brother, Wallace Curtindale of Tioga, Pa. A funeral service took place on Friday, March 2, 2002, in the Summerset Funeral Home in Salisbury. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, at the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. The Rev. Clarence VanConant, pastor of the Harbor Beach United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Gary Travis Gary K. Travis, 55, of Port Austin died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at his home. He was born on May 27, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, son of Lucy and the late Wendell Travis. He graduated from Sylvania High School in Sylvania, Ohio, in 1964. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing and beaches. Gary is survived by Judy Travis; two daughters, Wren Alice Travis and Riley Elaine Travis of Whitehouse, Ohio; his mother, Lucy Richter of Toledo; and one brother, Kevin Travis and his wife, Muriel, of Traverse City. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. Monday, March 04, 2002 - None Tuesday, March 5, 2002 Marilyn Bunt Marilyn M. Bunt, R.N., Ph.D., 64, Dean Emeritus of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Lewis University and a professor of nursing, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, after a courageous fight against cancer. Marilyn Marie Brade was born in 1937 to Blanche and Otto Brade of Kinde. She was the third of five wonderful children. Marilyn grew up in Kinde. She went to grade school in Kinde and graduated as the valedictorian of the North Huron Rural Agricultural High School in 1955. She then continued on to earn her diploma in nursing from Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing in 1958. Upon her graduation from nursing school, she was awarded the Frank Anderson Scholarship and the Aleda Lutz Award. During her years at Saginaw General Hospital she worked as a registered nurse and met James W. Miller of Saginaw while he was rotating there as a medical student. She married him in 1959 and they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, so that Jim could finish medical school. While in Cincinnati, Marilyn worked as a registered nurse, assistant head nurse and head nurse in obstetrics and oncology at Cincinnati General Hospital. She also earned a certificate in cancer nursing from Ohio State University. In 1961, Marilyn and Jim moved to Detroit so that Jim could do his internship at Detroit Receiving Hospital. While in Detroit, Marilyn worked as a registered nurse at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. In December 1961, Cheryl Elaine Miller was born unto Marilyn and James Miller. In 1962, the Millers moved to Tohatchi, N.M., so that James could work as a physician on the Navajo Indian Reservation. In November 1962, the Millers and another family were in a terrible motor vehicle accident in Arizona where James was killed and Marilyn and Cheryl were hospitalized for two months. At that time, Marilyn recited the 23rd Psalm over and over to give her strength and help in dealing with this terrible tragedy. After the accident, Marilyn and Cheryl moved back to Kinde to live with Blanche and Otto Brade. During that time, Marilyn decided that she wanted to return to college and pursue further education in nursing and chemistry through the Honors College at Michigan State University. While Marilyn was at MSU, she met Don D. Bunt, who was her college algebra teacher. After the term was over, Don and Marilyn started dating, fell in love and got married in 1964. In 1965, Donald Ronald Bunt II was born unto Marilyn and Don Bunt. Also in 1966, Marilyn and Don D. Bunt adopted Cheryl Elaine Miller. Then in 1967, the Bunt family moved to Frostburg, Md., so that Don could teach at Frostburg State University. At that time Marilyn was very involved in the League for Women Voters. Noel Kristina Bunt was born to Marilyn and Don Bunt in 1968. Marilyn, Don and the children again moved to Country Club Hills, Ill., in 1968 so that Don could pursue a position as an assistant professor in the department of mathematics at Chicago State University. While living in Country Club Hills, Marilyn worked as a registered nurse at Oak Forest Hospital (1969-1971) and as an instructor at Chicago State University for the College of Nursing and the department of psychology (1971-1976). She also continued her education and received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in guidance and counseling at Chicago State University in 1971 and 1972, respectively. In addition, Marilyn worked as a counseling intern at Governors' State University in 1972. Due to her continued love of nursing and psychology, Marilyn completed a master's degree in nursing in 1977 from Rush University and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Chicago in 1978, where she had earlier received a full ride scholarship from the University of Chicago. In 1978, Loyola University, Chicago, employed Dr. Bunt as an assistant professor in mental health nursing. The Bunt family moved to Orland Park, Ill., in 1979 and Marilyn M. Bunt, R.N., Ph.D. continued working for Loyola University as an associate professor and chairperson in Community and Mental Health Nursing until 1987. She also received a certificate from Loyola University Medical Center in sexual dysfunction therapy in 1979. Dr. Marilyn Bunt came to Lewis University in 1987 as professor and Dean of the College of Nursing. Under her leadership, the College experienced significant progress in academic quality, program diversification, curricular development, image enhancement, mission congruence and increase in the number of sites in which Lewis nursing programs were offered. She helped establish degree completion and master of science in nursing (MSN) programs for registered nurses. The university bestowed the title of Dean Emeritus for the College of Nursing upon her resignation after a successful and very effective 11-year tenure. She continued as a faculty member following her term as dean. She also received further education through an Executive Development series offered by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and a certificate in educational administration from Harvard University in 1994. She also published many articles on mental health-psychiatric nursing and behavior- critical thinking in college students. Marilyn M. Bunt, R.N., Ph.D., was also active in volunteer work in the fields of health care and education. For more than 10 years, she served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Loyola University, Chicago, and the Loyola University Medical Center Foster McGraw Hospital Operating Board. She chaired the Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital Committee of the Loyola University Health System Board of Trustees for four years. In addition, she served for three years as a member of the Review panel for Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs for the National League for Nursing (NLN) and for 20 years as a site visitor for the NLN. She was also inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society for nurses, in 1976, and the Delta Epsilon Sigma, national Catholic honorary society, in 1989. Due to the many accomplishments of Marilyn M. Bunt, R.N., Ph.D., in contributing to the mission of Lewis University and serving as a role model as a values-based educator, the Midwest District of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, sponsors of Lewis University, will present a Lasallian Award. This award will recognize the distinguished service career of Dr. Bunt. Marilyn Marie Bunt was a wonderful daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, wife, daughter-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, nurse, educator, administrator, mentor, colleague and friend to many people. She was a loving, kind, compassionate, generous, charismatic, persistent, intelligent and courageous individual. Marilyn was a bright star who always gave more than she received. She was an extremely religious individual and accepted each individual with an unconditional type of love. Marilyn thought education, strong family values and religion were very important. She loved to play the piano, sing, dance, play cards, cook, read, learn, sew, put puzzles together, travel and spend time with her husband, family and friends. Marilyn taught people to dig deep within their souls and be the best that they could be. It was with her guidance, leadership and example that this world is a better place. Marilyn has lit stars for numerous people, which will continue to shine brightly for many, many years to come. She was the beloved wife of Don D. Bunt, Ed.D. and the late James W. Miller, M.D., who was killed in an automobile accident in 1962. She was the loving mother of Cheryl Doane, D.O. and her husband, Thom, Don R. Bunt II and his wife, Doreen, and Noel Anderson and her husband, Dave. She was the dear grandmother of David and Brian Doane, Caitlin, Colleen and Eileen Bunt, and Andrew and Jacob Anderson; the devoted daughter of Blanche and the late Otto Brade; a fond sister of Virginia Strucinski and her husband, Walter, Donald Brade and his wife, Martha, Joyce Koglin and her husband, Marvin, and Judith Nolen and her husband, Kenneth. She also was a dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate her life took place on Monday, March 4, 2002, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Orland Park, Ill. Kathryn Baillargeon Mrs. Kathryn R. Baillargeon, 93,of Minden City passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Sunny Acres Nursing Center of Bad Axe. She was born Aug. 1, 1908, in Minden City to the late Joseph and Mary Frances (Murphy) O'Connor. She married Jack Baillargeon on Feb. 27, 1943, in Detroit. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1971. Kathryn was a 1930 graduate of Providence Hospital Nursing Program. She worked as a registered nurse at Deckerville Hospital for 30 years before retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Providence Alumni. She was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Parisville and a current member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Palms. She enjoyed reading and watching television. Kathryn is survived by two sisters-in-law, Mary O'Connor of Minden City and Esther O'Connor of Harbor Beach; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Robert, Joseph and James O'Connor; and two sisters, Evelyn McCarthy and Helen Diem. A funeral mass will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Palms. The Rev. Steve Gavit, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Ruth and Sr. Theresa Carlow, pastoral administrator of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Palms, will officiate together. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in the spring. There will be a vigil service at 8 p.m. Wednesday by Sr. Theresa Carlow at Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Avenue in Minden City. Visitation will be 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, and from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church. Dr. E.C. Holdship Dr. E.C. Holdship, known simply as "Doc," died at the age of 81 on Sunday afternoon, March 3, 2002. He is lovingly called "the last of the small-time country doctors." For 47 years he worked 18 or more hours a day giving all the service he could provide to the patients he loved. Patients and friends always expected a kiss from the "kissing doctor." He was born Jan. 4, 1921, to the late Dr. W.B. and Georgia (Faye) Holdship in Ubly. He and Dian Morell were united in marriage at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Connellsville, Pa., on July 26, 1954. Doc was a graduate of Ubly High School, attended Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and graduated from Michigan State University. He received his medical degree from Kirksville School of Osteopathic Medicine. He also served in the medical corps of the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1951, he opened practice in his father's office in Ubly where he remained active for 47 years. He also served as Huron County Medical Examiner, medical consultant to the Huron County Health Department, physician for the Huron County Sheltered Workshop, Huron County jail and several other major businesses, industries and schools in the county. Doc was on staff at Huron Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe and Hills and Dales Hospital in Cass City. He was an associate professor at MSU. He received numerous awards throughout his career for his dedication, service and love of humanity. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Fraternal Order of Police for his lifesaving act when a 21-year old man became entangled in a corn auger. In 1972, along with Dr. Kenneth Herrington and Dr. Kenneth Kube, he saved the life of a 41-year old man by installing the first pacemaker in Huron Memorial Hospital. He was named outstanding physician for the State of Michigan in 1981. He was seriously ill and hospitalized after major surgery when a blizzard left the county snowbound and shut off traffic to Huron Memorial Hospital. Doc wheeled himself, his tubes and intravenous bottles to OB where he delivered even more babies. Doc was active in many organizations including the Ubly Lions Club, Community Club, TVO and Ubly's Alabama Jubilee. When Ubly High School needed uniforms, he purchased them and the following year paid to outfit the majorettes. He is survived by his wife, Dian; two sons, William G. Holdship of Pasadena, Calif., and Barry Holdship and his fiancee, Deborah Russell, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; one daughter, Gigi VanErp and her husband, Dr. Jeffrey VanErp of Grand Rapids; two grandsons, J. Nicholas and Alexander VanErp; one granddaughter, Mia VanErp; two sisters-in-law, Shari Thompson and husband, Steve, of Grand Rapids, and Gerry Holdship of Ubly; two nephews, Richard Holdship and his wife, Rickie, of Ubly and Michael Holdship and his wife, Carolyn, of Cadillac; two nieces, Jean Beltz of Mount Clemens and Pat Oistad of Midland; and two very close family friends, Jim Braun of Bad Axe and Brian Boyce of Bad Axe. Doc was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Merrill and Keith; and one sister, Constance Bukoski. Doc will be remembered as the "doctor giving kisses." He has touched the lives of thousands through his genuine commitment and deep-rooted love of his patients. During his years in medicine, he assisted the delivery of enough babies to populate Bad Axe. Many were home deliveries for people who were unable to afford hospital care. Until the day he died, every conversation ended with "let me know if there is anything I can do for you." Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2002, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Fr. John Killop will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Ubly. There will be a scripture service at 7 p.m. and a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the Love-light tree at Huron Medical Center or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Choir. Patrick Garety Patrick J. Garety, D.D.S., 85, of Sand Point died Monday morning, March 4, 2002, at Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, Fla. He was born March 22, 1915, in Gagetown, son of the late James and Matilda (Meyer) Garety. On July 17, 1943, he was united in marriage to Janet M. Wallace at St. Mary's Cathedral in Saginaw. Dr. Garety graduated from Cass City High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and received his doctorate in dentistry from the University of Detroit in 1949. That year he opened an office in Caro where he worked over 31 years, retiring in 1981. A short time later, he and his wife moved to their Sand Point cottage that they enjoyed since 1951. He was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville, past president of the Caro Rotary Club and the Saginaw Valley Area Dentists, the Detroit Dentist Society, Caseville Eagles and Scenic Golf Club. Pat's first love after his family was golfing. He was also a pilot and enjoyed fishing. Surviving are his wife, Janet; his son, Pat Garety, Jr., of Silverwood, Ark.; two daughters, Ann Hyde and her husband, Joel, and Joan Garety, both of Rockford; four grandchildren, Rachel, Kevin, Mary and Caroline; a brother, Bill Garety and his wife, Dorothy, of Saginaw; and three sisters, Helen Sweeney of Imlay City, Beatrice Sweeney of Ubly and Sr. Elaine Garety of Monroe. A funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002, at St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville. The Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch, pastor will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. A parish scripture service will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Caseville. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to Scheurer Hospital, the church or the charity of the donor's choice. Herbert Haas Herbert J. Haas, 93, of Port Austin passed away on Monday, March 4, 2002, at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe following a short illness. He was born on May 2, 1908, in Dwight Township, son of the late Otto and Augusta (Iseler) Hass. He married Frieda Kaufmann on Oct. 10, 1935, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit. She preceded him in death on May 15, 1992. Mr. Haas was raised on a farm in Dwight Township, and worked for General Motors Corp. in Detroit for 15 years. He went to night school to receive his electrical license in 1937. He returned to farming in Huron Township in 1942. He also worked as an electrician at the U.S. Air Force Station in Port Austin until he retired in 1973 after 21 years of service. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. He is survived by one daughter, Ellen Schroeder and her husband, the Rev. Theodore Schroeder, of Schaumburg, Ill.; four sons, Herbert W. Haas and his wife, Sandra, of Grand Rapids, William Haas of Port Austin, Donald Haas and his wife, Jane, of Arnold, Mo., and Art Haas of Port Austin; seven grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Hass; and three sisters, Gertrude Koth, Emma Hass and Esther Shubel. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2002, at Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. The Rev. Mark Girardin will officiate. Burial will be in Rock Falls Cemetery in Harbor Beach. A prayer service will take place at 8 p.m. Thursday at Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Visitation will be 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, and 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Haas' confirmation and favorite verse was, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things." Philippians 4:8 NIV. May you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and the blessings of God are with you. Stanley Karg Stanley C. Karg, 82, of Harbor Beach passed away Monday, March 4, 2002, in the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Long-Term Care Unit following a long illness. Born in Bloomfield Township on June 23, 1919, he was the son of the late John and Olga (Hansel) Karg. He and Martha Nutt were united in marriage on April 29, 1967. She preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 1991. Stanley was a retired employee of Thumb Farm Service in Port Hope, and he was a farmer and enjoyed carpentry projects. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. Stanley is survived by a sister, Grace Lange and her husband, Walter, of Port Hope; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Omar, Elmer, Roy and Emil Karg; and five sisters, Florence Reoidon, Frieda Leese, Clara Karg, Mable Ducharme and Barbara Engel. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach, with the Rev. Mark Girardin, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Port Hope. A scripture service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Robert Mackey Robert F. Mackey, 60, of Port Austin died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at his home. He was born July 15, 1941, in Detroit, son of the late Milton and Hazel (Huffmeyer) Mackey. Robert retired from the Anchor Bay School District in 1995. He moved from Marine City to the Port Austin area in 1996. Robert is survived by his wife, Janet, of Port Austin; his daughter, Tina Mackey of Redford; and his dear friends, Jim and Jean Casey and family. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Bobby. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. The Rev. Robert P. Garrett will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Algonac. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society and the American Heart Association. Wednesday, March 6, 2002 Marchell England Marchell Dawn England, 29, of Elkton passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002. Born on Feb. 24, 1973, in Welch, W.Va., she was the daughter of Don and Barbara Estep England of Iaeger, W.Va. She was a 1991 graduate of Iaeger High School, attended Marshall University and served as an assistant softball coach for the Iaeger Lady Cubs 2001 softball team. She was employed at ITH Staffing Solutions in Bay City. She is survived by her parents; one brother, Damon England of Iaeger; maternal grandparents, Fred and Nancy Walls of Panther, W.Va.; paternal grandmother, Lucille England of Sandy Huff, W.Va.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She also is survived by her partner, Tammy Fritz, and was a parent to Aurora Fritz and Chandler Fritz. She was loved very much by her partner, children, family and friends. Marchell was the sunshine and brought out the rays of light in everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Shade Estep, Jr.; and her paternal grandfather, Elmer "Dolph" England. A funeral service took place on Sunday, March 3, 2002, at the Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, with burial in Vance Cemetery at Trap Fork near Panther. Thursday, March 7, 2002 - None Friday, March 8, 2002 Frances Beach Frances Elizabeth Beach, 92, of Ovid passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2002, at Ovid Healthcare Center. Frances was born April 10, 1909, in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of Frederick and Jenny (Noble) Brack. She was a graduate of Brimley High School. She attended Northern Michigan University and then graduated from Central Michigan University. On Dec. 26, 1946, she married Morse Beach in Pigeon. Mrs. Beach was an elementary school teacher in Pigeon. She also was a member of the Hayes United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Frederick Beach and his wife, Ruth, of Ovid; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Barnes and her husband, Brian, of Crown Point, Ind., and Carolyn Beach and Evan Beach, both of Ovid; a brother, Reid Brack and his wife, Marion, of Caro; three sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, at Meyersieck- Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon with Pastor Alan DeGraw officiating. Burial will be in the Caseville Township Cemetery. Visitation at the Nelson-House Funeral Home in Owosso will take place from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday with the family present from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Visitation in Pigeon will be 2 to 9 p.m. with the family present from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hayes United Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.nelson-house.com. Martha Emming Mrs. Martha Pelot Emming, 91, of Bad Axe passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility of Bad Axe. She was born on July 23, 1910, in Tyre to the late Charles and Petronella (Osentoski) Warchuck. She married Louis Pelot on June 6, 1931, at St. John Catholic Church of Ubly. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1977. She then married Bernard "Ben" Emming on May 27, 1989, at St. John Catholic Church of Ubly. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1991. She was a graduate of Tyre Country School. She worked at Hudson Motor Car in Detroit for a few years. She was a former member of Holy Name Catholic Church of Detroit. After working for Federal Department Store of Hamtramck for 25 years, Martha retired in 1972 and moved to Ubly. She was a member of St. John's of Ubly since 1972 and is an honorary member of St. John's Christian Mothers Circle No. 2 St. Monica. She enjoyed dancing. Martha is survived by her daughter, Delphine Wrubel and her husband, Du Wayne, of Armada; one son, Harvey Pilot and his wife, Dolores, of Shelby Township; five grandchildren, Mark Wrubel and his wife, Dawn, of Armada, Karen Chilcote and her husband, Michael, of Rochester Hills, John Pilot of Rochester Hills, Michelle Williams and her husband, Glenn, of Royal Oak, and Kimberly Kirk and her husband, Jason, of Allendale; and five great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Madeline and Hannah Chilcote, and Alyssa and Aaron Wrubel. Martha was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Dawn Marie; three brothers, George, Felix and Joe Warchuck; and five sisters, Emma Franzel, Anne Grifka, Agnes Kulish, Lucy Glaza and Laura Buchowski. The funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, at St. John Catholic Church of Ubly. The Rev. Kevin Maksym, associate pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be a Christian Mothers rosary at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Visitation will be 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. 1