HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

Local obituaries for the week beginning June 6, 2004


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Sunday, June 6, 2004


Giuseppe "Joe" Cucchiara 
Joe Cucchiara, 65, of Sand Point, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2004, at Scheurer Hospital in 
Pigeon.   He was born September 1, 1938 in Montelepre, Sicily, Italy, son of the late Giuseppe and 
Concetta Cucchiara. Joe married Monica Yaroch in 1981 in Detroit.   Joe is survived by his wife, 
Monica, of Sand Point; four children, Maria Cucchiara and Vincenzo Cucchiara, both of Sand Point, and 
Giuseppe Cucchiara and Pietro Cucchiara, both of New Port Richey, Florida; two grandchildren; two 
brothers, Salvatore Cucchiara and his wife, Maria, of Port Austin, and Giacchino Cucchiara, of 
Montelepre, Sicily, Italy; two sisters, Rosa Cucchiara and Maria Cucchiara, both of Montelepre, Sicily, 
Italy; and six nieces and nephews, Joseph, Filippo, Salvatore, Jr., and Francesca Cucchiara, and Katia 
and Salvatore Ferrigno.   He was preceded in death by his brother, Vincenzo Cucchiara.   Joe moved to 
Port Austin from Detroit in 1976 and started Joe's Pizzeria in Port Austin. In 1980, he opened Giuseppe's 
Pizzeria in Caseville. He enjoyed spending his time with his family. He had a passion for cooking that 
kept him busy in his restaurant. Joe also enjoyed gardening, watching sports and CNN, and was proud to 
have recently become a United States citizen.   A funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 
June 8, 2004, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Port Austin. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Pare, 
pastor. Burial will follow in St. Roch's Cemetery in Caseville.   Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. 
Monday, and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde.   There will be 
a vigil service, led by Sister Margaret Ann Roggenbuck at 7 p.m. on Monday followed by a rosary at the 
funeral home. 

Alice Stec 
Mrs. Alice Anna Stec, 72, of Caro, passed away Thursday evening, June 3, 2004.   She was born in 
Kinde on November 30, 1931 to Paul and Elizabeth (Andrewski) Prill. On May 20, 1950, she married 
Peter Stec in Bad Axe.   She is survived by her husband, Peter; sons, Ernest Stec and his wife, Robin, 
and Randy Stec and his wife, Rebecca, both of Caro; grandchildren, Deron Stec and his wife, Andrea, 
and Shaun Stec; a great-grandson, Brendon Stec; brothers, Thomas Prill and his wife, Flora, of Bad Axe, 
Martin Prill and his wife, Theresa, of Port Austin, and Peter Prill and his wife, Marie, of Mio; sisters, 
Pauline Godzinski and her husband, Virgil, of Caro, and Kathleen Silva, of Tennessee; and several 
nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Prill, Jr.   The Stecs are members of 
St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Ubly.   Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, June 5, 2004, 
at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Fr. Thomas J. Fleming officiated with burial in the church 
cemetery.   Memorials may be directed to the church or to the charity of your choice. 

Monday, June 07, 2004


Sgt. Aaron C. Elandt 
Sgt. Aaron C. Elandt, 23, of Port Hope, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2004, in Iraq.   He was born 
on November 13, 1980 in Bad Axe, son of Paul and Linda (Hazzard) Elandt.   He was a member of the 
Harbor Beach High School Class of 1999 and the Port Hope AmVets Post No. 115. He served in the 
U.S. Army since April of 2000, arriving in Iraq in April of 2003.   He is survived by his parents, Paul 
and Linda Elandt, of Port Hope; two brothers, Stephen Elandt, of Ann Arbor, Matthew Elandt and his 
wife, Dawn, of Chelsea; one sister, Paula Blanchard and her husband, Brad, of Bad Axe; paternal 
grandparents, Henry and Dorothy Elandt, of Bad Axe; four nieces, Lauren Hild, Stephanie Blanchard, 
Ashley Blanchard, and Moira Blanchard; one nephew, John Hild; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.   
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Leslie and Fern Hazzard.   A Mass of Christian 
Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Rapson. Officiating will be Fr. James Carlson, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.   Visitation 
will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 1 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kaufman Funeral Home 
in Bad Axe, and from 10 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. on Thursday. A scripture service will be 
conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. If necessary, additional parking for visitation 
will be made available at the Thumb Office Supply, Colonial Beauty Salon, and Northstar Bank. They 
are located just north of the Kaufman Funeral Home at the corner of South Van Dyke and Westland 
Drive in Bad Axe.   Memorials may be offered to the Aaron Elandt Memorial Scholarship at any Huron 
County Chemical Bank or at the Kaufman Funeral Home. 

Tuesday, June 8, 2004


Genevieve M. de Beaubien 
Genevieve M. de Beaubien, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., 39, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 6, 
2004.   She was born in Redford on February 9, 1965 to Albert and Andree (Tiglio) Schornberg. She 
was a graduate of Wayne State University and while there, she spent a year abroad studying at The 
Ecole in Lyon, France on a chemistry scholarship. She went on to graduate from Michigan State 
University, School of Human Medicine. She served her residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital and was 
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. She was a Fellow of the American College of Emergency 
Physicians. Dr. de Beaubien was a senior partner with Timberline Emergency Physicians and worked in 
the emergency department of St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal 
Church. Gen had a kind and generous spirit and truly loved animals.   On July 4, 1997, she married 
Brian C. de Beaubien M.D. in Port Austin and he survives her. Other survivors include her mother, 
Andree Schornberg, of Lexington; brothers and sisters, Al Schornberg and his wife, Cindy, of 
Charlottesville, Virginia, MaryAnn Clemente and her husband, Drenon, of Canton Township, Maureen 
Regner and her husband, Erich, of Dearborn Heights, and Jean Pierre Schornberg, of Lexington, as well 
as several nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Schornberg, a World 
War II veteran who had received the Purple Heart.   Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 
10, 2004, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 911 Center Avenue, Bay City. The Rev. Fr. Peter M. Cominos 
will officiate. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery in Lexington.   Visitation will be from 2 to 5 and 7 
to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Penzien-Steele Funeral Home. She will lie in state from 9 a.m. until service 
time on Thursday at the church.   Memorial contributions can be made to The Humane Society. 

Wednesday, June 9, 2004 – No obituaries reported


Thursday, June 10, 2004


Marian R. Bolger 
Marian R. Bolger, 89, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 644 E. Main Street, Sebewaing.   She was born 
on March 27, 1915 to John and Tillie (Kemp) Martini at 644 E. Main Street, Sebewaing.   She graduated 
valedictorian from Sebewaing High School in 1932. She received a bachelor of arts degree and a life 
certificate from Michigan State Normal College (later Eastern Michigan University) in 1936. She was a 
member of Pi Delta Theta sorority and the Honor Kappa Delta Pi. She taught English at Carleton High 
School in Carleton for two years, one year at Pattengill Junior High School in Lansing and taught high 
school English for 20 years at Sebewaing High School and USA. She was senior advisor with Mr. 
Gardener and later Mr. Dunkel for many classes.   She married Christian John Bolger in 1939, who 
predeceased her in 1988.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald, in 1979, a sister-in-law 
Latholah, in 1997, and a son-in-law, Howard Staisil, in 1996.   She is survived by her children, Marel 
Staisil, of Flint, Donald Bolger, of Durand, Barry Bolger and his wife, Katherine Jahr, of Pembroke 
Pines, Florida; grandchildren, Michael Staisil and his wife, Susie, Michele DeTombeur and her husband, 
Christian, Benjamin Bolger, Marci Augenstein and her husband, Jeremy, and Jason Bolger; great-
grandchildren, Cole Staisil and Mitchell Augenstein.   She was a lifelong member of the Immanuel 
Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aid for many years.   Funeral services will be conducted 
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Daniel Hahn will 
officiate with burial in Northlawn Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 to 9 
p.m. on Friday at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service on Saturday at the church.   Memorials may be made to the United Hospice 
Service of Marlette or Immanuel Lutheran Church. 

Jack Davis Jr. 
Jack Davis, Jr., 71, of Caseville, died Wednesday afternoon, June 2, 2004, from a ruptured brain 
aneurysm, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw.   He was born February 25, 1933 in Royal Oak 
Township to the late Curtis and Nellie (Cunningham) Davis.   He was a U.S. Army veteran serving 
during the Korean War. Jack drove a truck for Allegany-Ludlum before coming to Caseville. He and his 
life partner, Ann Tosch, owned and operated the Sandcrest Market near Sleeper State Park for 14 years, 
selling and retiring in 1999. For the past 13 years, he managed the refuse transfer station near Caseville.   
Jack was an active member of the Caseville Eagles club and enjoyed tinkering on large and small 
projects. He was a loving caring man and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.   He is 
survived by his daughter, Juanita Lewis and her companion, Duane Deorn, of Detroit; grandson, Jack; 
longtime companion, B. Ann Tosch, of Caseville; her children, Darrel Dossin and his wife, Dinah, of 
Armada, David Dossin and his wife, Gidget, of Otter Lake, and Dena Withey and her husband, Pat, of 
Caseville; their children, Paige, Samantha, Darrel II, and Derek; a sister; and three brothers.   A 
memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Champagne Funeral 
Chapel, Caseville. Words of condolence may be left at www.cfcCaseville.com. 

Judy J. Jarvis 
Judy J. Jarvis, 61, of Pigeon, died Wednesday afternoon, June 9, 2004, at Bay Medical Center from 
complications of renal failure.   She was born June 7, 1943 at the home of her parents, the late Rudolf 
and Arleta (Roth) Forster in Elkton.   Judy was a 1961 EPBP Laker High School graduate. She raised 
her family in the Elkton area and has lived in the area all her life.   She was the co-owner of JuDen's in 
Pigeon for several years in the early and mid-90s. Most recently she was a health care aide at Home 
Sweet Home Retirement Manor in Pigeon but was forced to retire in 2001 because of her failing health. 
Her free time was filled with reading, knitting, sewing, and playing golf. She also spent much time 
loving and taking care of her family.   Surviving are two sons, Darcy McCarty and his wife, Melissa, of 
Caseville, and Jeff McCarty and his wife, Christy, of Anchorage, Alaska; two grandchildren, Ashlee and 
Justin; three sisters, Betsy Farver and her husband, Bruce, and MaryJo Kosinski and her husband, Ed, 
both of Elkton, and Rhonda Matelski and her husband, Greg, of Bad Axe; and her brother, Kevin Forster 
and his wife, Peggy, of Caseville.   A brother, Robert, preceded her in death.   A funeral service will be 
conducted at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2004, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, with burial in 
Riverside Cemetery, Elkton.   Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday.   Memorials may be given to 
the family. The guest book may be signed at www.cfcElkton.com. 

Kenneth A. Kanyak 
Kenneth A. Kanyak, 45, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, a loving husband, son, brother and uncle, went 
home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2004.   He was born September 30, 1958 at Scheurer 
Hospital, Pigeon, to Donald and Sylvia (Cilc) Kanyak.   Shortly after high school, he started Kanyak 
Paint and Body in Caseville and operated it 23 years until moving to Tennessee in 2000.   On February 
8, 2001, he was united in marriage to Jo Varga in Tennessee.   Ken loved to fish and search, find and 
collect Indian arrowheads.   He is survived by his wife, Jo; his parents, Donald and Sylvia Kanyak, Sr., 
of Caseville; his step-daughter, Rachel Head, of Georgia; three grandsons, Justin, Jacob, and Joshua 
Head; three brothers and four sisters, Donald Kanyak, Jr. and his wife, Leslie, of Cass City, Cynthia 
Kanyak, of Caseville, Anthony Kanyak, of Caseville, Judy Kanyak, of Murphy, North Carolina, Marie 
Kanyak, of Ithaca, Mary Ann Peterson and her husband, Greg, and Steven Kanyak and his wife, Nicole, 
of Caseville; 11 nieces and nephews, Shawn, Anthony, Jr., Brian, Eric, Darrien, Shad, and Zane Kanyak, 
B. J. Jollimore, Misty Auschwitz, Laci Bills and Kelly Green.   Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on 
Saturday, June 12, 2004, at the Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville.   Memorials may be given to the 
Calvary Baptist Church. Friends may leave words of condolence at www.champagnefuneralchapel.com.  

Matthew O'Connor 
Matthew James O'Connor, 25, of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday morning, June 9, 2004, in 
Harbor Beach Community Hospital.   Born in Harbor Beach on August 3, 1978, he was the son of 
Charles and Lee (Jacobus) O'Connor.   Matt was an employee of Hunter's Bar in Harbor Beach and 
enjoyed being in the Pool Leagues and being with friends. He also was a member of the Sons of the 
American Legion of the Luzerne Post Squad 0162.   Surviving are his parents, Charles and Lee 
O'Connor, of Rose City; his future wife, Stephanie Wozniak, of Harbor Beach; brothers, Bryan Kloha 
and his wife, Elizabeth, of Clemens, North Carolina, and Patrick O'Connor, of Kalamazoo; sister, 
Michele Banker, of South Branch; nephew, Drew Kloha; niece, Brenna Banker; and brother-in-law, 
Brian Banker.   Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2004, in the Ramsey Funeral 
Home, Harbor Beach, with the Rev. Andrew Willis, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. 
Cremation will follow in Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.   Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. and 
7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. 

Shirley Reige 
Shirley H. Reige, 74, of Sebewaing, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at Covenant HealthCare 
Cooper in Saginaw following a brief illness.   She was born December 4, 1929 in Saginaw, daughter of 
the late Omar and Esther (Gerth) Pobanz.   She was a 1947 graduate of Unionville High School and was 
united in marriage to William Reige on December 4, 1948 in Unionville.   Shirley had been a cook at 
Immanuel Lutheran School in Sebewaing for 25 years.   She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran 
Church in Sebewaing and the Sebewaing American Legion Auxiliary, Post No. 293. She enjoyed 
cooking.   Surviving are her husband, William; two sons, Michael Reige, Randall Reige and his wife, 
Rhonda, all of Sebewaing; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Reige, of 
Sebewaing, Carolyn Hoppe and her husband, Ralph, of Mt. Morris, Nettie Prokopenko of National City; 
one brother, Lloyd Pobanz and his wife, Sue, of Essexville; and several nieces and nephews.   She was 
preceded in death by one sister, Norma Jean VanBevern; one brother, Leon Vern Pobanz and very 
special friend, Bonnie Fuerst.   The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2004, at 
the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Daniel Hahn will officiate with burial in 
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the time 
of service on Friday at the funeral home in Sebewaing.   

Steve Seneski 
Mr. Steve Seneski, 91, of Palms, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at his residence. He was born February 
22, 1913 in Cheboygan.   He married Agnes Scott on Drummond Island. She preceded him in death on 
October 5, 1993.   Mr. Seneski attended Country School in the Cheboygan area. He was an iron worker 
and blacksmith, worked on the Mackinaw Bridge and was a welder on Drummond Island for 30 years. 
Steve did various welding jobs including personal work for Mr. Tom Monaghan.   He is survived by one 
niece, Mary Ellen and her husband, Bill; one nephew; special in-laws, Anthony "Whitey" and Doris 
Zdrojewski, of Palms, Gordon and Betty Scott, of Sandusky, Mary Scott, of Lexington and Betsy Scott, 
of Port Huron.   He was preceded in death by two sisters; and four brothers.   Funeral services will be 
conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2004, at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Avenue in 
Minden City.  Sr. Betty Zeestraten, pastoral administrator of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palms, will 
officiate. Burial will be in Drummond Island following cremation at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay 
City.   Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the service time at 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. 

John J. Kligar Jr. 
John J. Kligar, Jr., 80, of Caro, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2004, at Covenant Harrison, Saginaw.   
Private services were conducted for the family at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Words of condolence 
may be sent to www.cfcCaseville. 

Friday, June 11, 2004


Keith Kokotovich Sr. 
Keith Michael Kokotovich, Sr., 36, of Columbiaville, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 
McClaren Hospital in Flint.   He was born February2, 1968 in Detroit, the son of Ivan and Stephanie 
(Milosic) Kokotovich. Keith married the former Tiffiny Wilber on September 5, 1992 in Detroit.   He 
was currently working for Utica Enterprises as a design engineer. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, 
including hunting and fishing, especially with his family and friends.   Keith is survived by his wife, 
Tiffiny; children, Keith, Jr., Hunter and Kayla; parents, Ivan and Stephanie Kokotovich; brothers, Ivan 
and his wife, Donna, of Rochester Hills, Kenny and his wife, Lisa, of Macomb Township, and Chris and 
his wife, Jen, of Gladwin; grandparents, Anna Milosic, of Clarkston, Nick and Slavka Kokotovich, of 
Wales; nieces and nephews, Bryan, Aaron, Kyle, Chloe, and Austin; Tiffiny's parents, Rita and Dale 
Otto, of Bad Axe, and Dave and Judy Wilber, of Romulus; Tiffiny's siblings, Nicki (Eric) Szyndler, of 
Las Vegas and Nathan Wilber.   Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday at St. Clement 
Catholic Church of Romeo with Uncle Joe Milosic officiating.   Visitation will take place from 6 to 9 
p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, 11280 32 
Mile Road, Romeo.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. 

Stanley G. Lewis Sr. 
Stanley G. Lewis, Sr., 80, lifelong resident of Bad Axe, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at Huron County 
Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.   He was born November 11, 1923 in Ubly, son of the late George 
and Alta (Jackson) Lewis.   Mr. Lewis owned and operated Stan's Garage in Bad Axe for more than 50 
years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, gardening, 
and playing cards.   Stanley is survived by four sons, Stanley Lewis, Jr., of Bad Axe, Wesley Lewis, of 
Bad Axe, Mark Lewis and his wife, Tammy, of Kinde, Kenneth Lewis and his wife, Tammy, of 
Owendale; two daughters, Lisa Simmons, of Harbor Beach, Kathy Muzzarlli, of Florida; two step-sons, 
Bryan Nicholas, of Elkton, Gregg Nicholas and his wife, Sandy, of Kinde; one step-daughter, Shelley 
Ryan and her husband, Edward, of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; 13 grandchildren, Kenneth, Declan, 
Debbie, Thomas, Stanley, Melissa, Adam, Roger, Michelle, Samantha, Chandell, Dereck, Shelby; one 
brother, Jim Lewis; his former wife, Lorraine Lewis; and several nieces and nephews.   He was preceded 
in death by one brother, Kenneth Lewis; one sister, Edith Karle; and two grandsons, Johnathan Lewis 
and Krist Nicholas.   Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at MacAlpine Funeral 
Home in Bad Axe. The Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church, will officiate. 
Burial will be at Valley Cemetery in Ubly.   Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral 
home.   Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund.   Friends and family are invited to 
sign the guest book and view the web tribute for Stanley at 
www.macalpine.yourtribute.com/StanleyLewis. 

Richard Warchuck Sr. 
Mr. Richard Charles Warchuck, Sr., 69, of Ruth and Hale, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at the Huron 
Medical Center in Bad Axe.   He was born October 6, 1934 in Detroit, son of the late Joseph Paul and 
Mamie Magdalene (Deachin) Warchuck.   He married Rita Mabel Holdwick on November 29, 1952 at 
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth.   Mr. Warchuck attended Minden City School. He was a 
former Sherman Township treasurer, supervisor and assessor. He was a long-time farmer and was 
employed by the Upjohn Corporation in the Economical Division. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 
woodworking, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.   Mr. Warchuck was a 
parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Ruth and a current parishioner of St. Pius Catholic 
Church of Hale. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Hale.   He is survived by his wife, Rita 
Warchuck, of Ruth and Hale; five sons, Richard Warchuck, Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Ruth, Randy 
Warchuck and his wife, Deborah, of Ruth, Tim Warchuck and his wife, Lori, of Smith's Creek, Doug 
Warchuck and his wife, Pam, of Harbor Beach, Jeff Warchuck and his wife, Mandi, of Corona, 
California; eight daughters, Cindy Osantowski and her husband, Gary, of Ubly, Linda Nowiski and her 
husband, Ron, of Harbor Beach, Sandy Klaus and her husband, Ken, of Palms, Debbie Grifka and her 
husband, Tim, of Japan, Kathy Leavine and her husband, Larry, of Ubly, Bonnie Thoms and her 
husband, Glen, of Marne, Wendy Volmering and her husband, Rich, of Harbor Beach, Becky Kirsch and 
her husband, Rod, of Harbor Beach; 46 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Macker 
of Memphis.   Mr. Warchuck was preceded in death by one son, James Warchuck; two grandsons, Joey 
Lemanski and Scott Mausolf; two brothers, Bernard Warchuck and Marvin Warchuck.   Funeral mass 
for Richard C. Warchuck, Sr., will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004, at Ss. Peter and 
Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. The Rev. Steven Gavit, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.   Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, from 1 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, and from 9 until 
10 a.m. on Monday at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. There will be a parish vigil service 
at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home by Fr. Gavit. 

Harvey A. Pelton 
Harvey Almond Pelton, 93, of Clarksville and formerly of Deford, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, after a 
short illness, in Tendercare Nursing Facility, Hastings.   Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on 
Saturday, June 12, 2004, in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City. Interment is in Novesta Township 
Cemetery, Cass City.   Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at 
the funeral home.   Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may share 
memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 
 
Florence H. Schuman 
Florence H. Schuman, 90, of Caseville Township and Lake Worth, Florida, passed away Wednesday, 
June 9, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw.   Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 
June 15, 2004, at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. A complete obituary will be in Sunday's 
paper. 



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