HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

Local obituaries for the week beginning October 30, 2005


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Sunday, October 30, 2005


Dr. Thelma June MacRae 

Dr. Thelma June MacRae, D.O., 86, of Gagetown, passed away Saturday, October 29, 
2005, after an extended illness.   She was born June 1, 1919 in New Greenleaf, the 
daughter of the late Kenneth and Sarah (McLellan) MacRae.   Dr. June was one of the 
original female osteopathic physicians to practice in the Thumb area. She graduated from 
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1941 and was a member of the American 
Osteopathic Association, Eastern Michigan Osteopathic Association, and the Academy of 
Osteopathy.   She opened her practice in Gagetown in 1942 and continued practicing for 
more than 50 years, and still practiced Osteopathic Manipulation until recently.   Dr. June 
is survived by brothers, Calvin William (the late VernaMae) MacRae, of Cass City, 
Farquhar Bruce (Lois) MacRae, of Fowlerville; a sister, Margaret Elizabeth (Eaton) 
Kelly, of Detroit; a sister-in-law, Evelyn MacRae, of Marshall; and many loving nieces 
and nephews.   Dr. June was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Leonard Douglas 
MacRae, M.D., Anna Marjorie MacRae, Dorcas Evangeline MacRae, Christina 
Alexander MacRae, Kenneth Ivan MacRae, M.D., Lorna Belle MacRae, Archibald 
Raymond MacRae, and Lela Irene Hall.   Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today, October 
30, 2005, at the Thabet Funeral Home, 6255 Main Street, Cass City, and from 10 a.m. 
until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at Fraser Presbyterian Church, 3006 Huron Line 
Road, Cass City, on Monday, October 31, 2005, with the Rev. Donald Richards 
officiating. Burial will be in the Elkland Township Cemetery.   Memorials may be made 
to Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri., or Willow Tree 
Haven Adult Foster Care Home in Gagetown. 


Alice Marie Turner 

Alice M. Turner, 76, of Cass City, died Friday, October 28, 2005, in her home with her 
family by her side.   She was born March 2, 1929 at home in Caseville to Lois and Mary 
(Nagy) Kelterborn. She married Jim Turner on April 29, 1978 in Adrian.   Alice was best 
known for her love of farming. She worked for General Cable for a short time. She loved 
to bowl. She played pool, golfed, and played euchre. Alice loved the outdoors, especially 
working in her flower gardens. She enjoyed painting the wooden craft items Jim made in 
his shop.   Alice is survived by her husband, Jim; children: John (Betty) Matt, of 
Saginaw, Susan (John) Blair, of Saugatuck, Kris Matt, of Unionville; step-children, Susan 
(Dan) Romzek, of Ruth, Bryan Turner, of Cass City, Kathy (David) Harris, of 
Burlingame, California; grandchildren, Jason Blair, Alissa Blair, Kelsey Blair, Melanie 
Matt, Russell Matt, Shannon Matt, Nicholas Matt and Nathan Matt; step-grandchildren, 
Chad (Tracy) Romzek, Tobie Romzek, Gavin (Claire) Romzek, Jesse Turner, Jennifer 
Turner, Amelia Harris; two great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; brothers, 
Art (Virginia) Kelterborn, of Lansing, Alfred (Mary Lou) Kelterborn, of Caseville, 
Richard (Janis) Kelterborn, of Clarkston; sisters, Ruth (Hank) Wille, of Traverse City, 
Evelyn (Warren) McLaury, of Hastings; sister-in-law, Jean Kelterborn, of Little Rock, 
Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her step-
daughter, Jean Ann Turner; brothers, Bill Kelterborn, Bob Kelterborn; and sisters, Ida 
Warson and Helen Wilson.   Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 
31, 2005, at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with Pastor JT Mabe, of Mizpah 
Missionary Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Ellington Township Cemetery in 
Cass City.  Pallbearers for Mrs. Turner are Nick Matt, Nathan Matt, Clay Kelterborn, 
Mark Kelterborn, Jay Matt, and Ron Spaulding.   Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. 
and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City.   Memorials may be made to 
the Ralph Retherford Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers, and stories 
with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 


Aleta J. Wills 

Aleta (Lete) Wills, 87, of Bad Axe, passed away Thursday evening, October 27, 2005, at 
Courtney Manor after a long illness.   She was born June 13, 1918 in Lincoln Township, 
daughter of the late Fred and Effie (Woods) Gilbert.   Lete and Elgin Wills were married 
January 9, 1937 in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1981.   The 
couple farmed in Sheridan Township for many years before moving to Bad Axe and Mrs. 
Wills was very proud of the fact that she lived her entire life in Huron County, with the 
exception of a couple of winters spent in Port Richey, Florida.   She was a 1935 graduate 
of Bad Axe High School and was employed for many years as a bookkeeper and cashier 
for A&P, after which she worked at the Reimann-Snyder Furniture Store, retiring in 
1980.   Aleta was a member of the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church and a 68-year life 
member and past matron of the Ubly Miriam Chapter 214 of the Order of the Eastern 
Star.   Surviving are two daughters, Helen Waggoner and her husband, Ray, of Vassar, 
and JoAnn Lipan and her husband, Tom, of Sand Point; three grandsons, Randy Hartwick 
and his wife, Kelly, Richard Hartwick and his wife, Donna, and Scott McDonald and his 
wife, Becky; three granddaughters, Robin Geesey and her husband, Gregg, Amy 
Osentoski and her husband, Marvin, and Julie Helewski and her husband, Richard; nine 
great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.   She 
was preceded in death by one grandson, Ryan Hartwick; one son-in-law, Don McDonald; 
three sisters, Eldora Gowen, Jackie Wooley, and Eva Reimann; and one brother, Kenneth 
Gilbert.   Services will be conducted on Monday, October 31, 2005, at the Bad Axe First 
Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Jan Dykshoorn, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in 
Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.   Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on 
Sunday at the H. W. Weitenberner Funeral Home, Bad Axe, and from 9:30 a.m. until 
time of service at 11 a.m. on Monday.   The Ubly Miriam Chapter 214 of the Order of the 
Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service 7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.   
Memorials may be made to the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church or the Ubly Miriam 
Chapter 214 of the Order of the Eastern Star. 


Monday, October 31, 2005


Sharlene M. Kleinfeld 

Sharlene M. Kleinfeld, 47, of Bay Port, died Saturday evening, October 29, 2005, from 
injuries received in an automobile-truck accident near Sebewaing.   She was born 
September 11, 1958 in Bad Axe, daughter of Albert R. and Irene A. (Royalty) Volz.   She 
was a 1976 graduate of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School.   She was united in 
marriage to Conrad J. Kleinfeld on July 12, 1975 at Hayes United Methodist Church.   
Sharlene attended St. Clair College in Bad Axe and received her licensed practical nurse's 
degree. She then had been employed at Caro Regional Center in Caro and then Sunny 
Acres Convalescent Home near Bad Axe and later at the Scenic Home in Pigeon. For the 
past 15 years she had been a secretary for Vollmer Plumbing and Heating in Bay Port.   
She was a member of the Fairhaven Township Women's Auxiliary. She loved to do 
crafts.   Surviving are her husband, Conrad, of Bay Port; two sons, Christopher and his 
wife, Molly, of Olivet, Nicholas Kleinfeld and his fianceé, Gina Lee Hurren, of Bay Port; 
two grandchildren, Colton and Hannah; her parents, Albert Volz, of Pigeon, and Irene 
Volz, of Owendale; sister, Sherry Miller and her husband, James, of Pigeon; two 
brothers, Ronald Volz and his wife, Ann, of Kinde, and Brian Volz, of Owendale; one 
special aunt, Shirley and Fred Engbloom, of Grand Blanc; several nieces and nephews; 
and father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Alice Kleinfeld, of Pigeon.   The funeral 
service will take place at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, at the Dinkel-Juengel 
Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Douglas Mater, of the Bay Port United Methodist 
Church, will officiate with cremation to follow at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.   
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home in Sebewaing.   
Memorials may be made to Fairhaven or Winsor Township Fire Departments. 


Tuesday, November 1, 2005


Harold C. Burkhard 

Harold C. Burkhard, 81, of Harbor Beach, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 
31, 2005, in the long term care unit of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital.   Born in 
Harbor Beach on May 27, 1924, he was the son of the late Alex and Edith 
(Gerstenschleger) Burkhard.   Harold and Dorothy Perlick were united in marriage on 
July 5, 1947 in Harbor Beach.   He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. 
Army.  Harold was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach and a charter 
member of the VFW Post of Harbor Beach and the American Legion of Harbor Beach.   
Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing and visiting with his grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and friends.   Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Burkhard, of 
Harbor Beach; children, Jean Huntoon and her husband, Fred, of Wheeler, Rick Burkhard 
and his wife, Sharon, of Wheeler, and Dennis Burkhard and his wife, Gail, of Harbor 
Beach; eight grandchildren, Jason Huntoon, Tysha Huntoon, and Jeremy (Erin) Huntoon, 
Joshua and his wife, Michelle, Aaron Burkhard, Melissa Burkhard, Christina Burkhard, 
and Amanda (Chad) Bucholtz; and two great-grandchildren, Tayler Huntoon and Josiah 
Burkhard; and a step-great-grandson, Jared Huntoon. Also surviving are brothers, Edwin 
(Bernice) Burkhard, Alex (Donna) Burkhard, Leslie (Dorothy) Burkhard, and Delbert 
(Grace) Burkhard, all of Harbor Beach, and Robert (Betty) Burkhard, of Bad Axe; and 
three sisters, Emilie (James) Smith, of Harbor Beach, and Beverly Forstner, of Flint, and 
Elaine LaBelle, of Marlette; two sisters-in-law, Angeline Burkhard, of Bad Axe, and 
Esther Burkhard, of Harbor Beach.   He was preceded in death by brothers, Roland and 
Harley Burkhard.   Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2005, in 
Zion Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach, with the Rev. Mark Girardin officiating. Burial in 
the Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach.   A scripture service will be at 7:30 p.m. on 
Wednesday in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.   Visitation will be from 7 to 9 
p.m. today, and from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, and 
from noon until the time of service on Thursday at the church.  A military service will be 
conducted at the cemetery, performed by the VFW Post of Harbor Beach and the 
American Legion of Harbor Beach.


Peter J. Leiterman 

Peter J. Leiterman, 82, of Unionville, died Sunday, October 30, 2005, at Bay Shores 
Nursing Center in Bay City following a lengthy illness.   He was born February 25, 1923 
in Bach, son of the late Peter and Anna (Keller) Leiterman.   He was united in marriage to 
Julia June Retzler on May 10, 1947 in Sebewaing. She preceded him in death on July 1, 
2005.   Pete had been employed at Active Industries in Elkton for 30 years before retiring 
in 1985.   He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Sebewaing and a 
member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 8582.   He was an avid golfer and loved to 
bowl.   He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.   Surviving are two sons and 
one daughter, Peter M. (Marilyn) Leiterman, of Gloucester, Virginia, Donald (Laura) 
Leiterman, of Vassar, and Cheryl Heinitz and her fiance, Joseph Halasz, of Sebewaing; 
nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Rose Kunst, of Detroit, 
Margaret (Everett) Finkbeiner, of Redford Township, Emma Mitts, and Marion Hamlin, 
of Bay City, Anna (Donald) Kothe, and Lillian (Donald) Retzler, all of Sebewaing, and 
Katherine Avery, of Reese; and one brother, John Leiterman, of Oscoda.   He was 
preceded in death by three sisters, infants, Frances and Esther Leiterman, and Elizabeth 
Leiterman; and great-granddaughter, Emma Rockwell.   A Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at Holy Family Catholic 
Church in Sebewaing. Fr. John Weis will preside with burial in the church cemetery.   
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in 
Sebewaing. He will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the 
church.   The Knights of Columbus Council 8582 will conduct a rosary prayer at 7 p.m. 
on Wednesday at the funeral home.   Memorials may be made to American Heart 
Association. 


Dora M. Shaw 

Dora M. Shaw, 80, of Elkton, died Monday morning, October 31, 2005, at Covenant 
Cooper, Saginaw.   She was born February 23, 1925 in Bad Axe to the late Russell and 
Margaret (Durr) Richards.   Dora grew up in the Bad Axe area. She had been employed at 
Hammel Manufacturing in Bad Axe for more than 15 years before moving to the Lansing 
area. She lived there several years and then lived in Honor, Michigan near her son, Bruce, 
for seven years and returned to Elkton last year. She was a past member of the Chandler 
Presbyterian Church and enjoyed cooking, garage sale bargain hunting, and gardening.   
Surviving are four sons, Bruce (Donna) Shaw, of Honor, Glenn (Cindy) Shaw, David 
(Linda) Shaw, and Paul Shaw, all of Elkton; 11 grandchildren, Laura, Julie, Michael, 
Brian, Kami, Ryan, Jeff, Jason, Brad, Christina, and Kimberly; three great-grandchildren, 
Noah, Aidan, and Mason; and her dog, Max.   Preceding her in death were two brothers, 
Don and Carl Richards; and four sisters, Blanche Brausseur, Irene Niehaus, Marge Payne, 
and her twin, Doris Marshall.   Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on 
Thursday, November 3, 2005, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Burial will be 
in Colfax Township Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and 
after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. 


Verneta Mae Rayl 

Verneta M. Rayl, 77, of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of Gagetown, went to be with her 
Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2005, in her home.   She was born October 17, 1928 in 
Cass City to Douglas J. and Verneta Mabel (Wright) Stilson. She married Earl Rayl, Jr. 
on June 4, 1945.   Verneta graduated from Cass City High School. She retired from 
General Cable after many years. Verneta was always most content when helping others. 
Volunteering where needed, she tutored elementary school children, supported a local 
convalescent home and was devoted to all aspects of her church, including being a 
member of the choir and selecting the music. She enjoyed golfing, knitting and baking 
and loved spending time with her grandchildren.   Verneta is survived by her husband of 
57 years, Earl; children, Randy Rayl and Jim (Vicki) Rayl; eight grandchildren; six great 
grandchildren; sisters, Laura (Ken) McRae, and Ruth (Keith) Buehrly; brothers, Oliver 
(June) Stilson, and Carl (Arlene) Stilson; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 
nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald (Betty) Stilson, and 
Donald (Evelyn) Stilson.   Funeral services will be conducted at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, 
November 4, 2005, at Gagetown United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Heim 
officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery in Cass City.   Visitation 
will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City 
and from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday at the church.   Memorials may be made to 
Gagetown Untied Methodist Church.   Family and friends may share memories, prayers, 
and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 


Wednesday, November 2, 2005


Laverne J. Bukoski 

Laverne J. Bukoski, 61, of Millington, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005, at home with 
his family.    Laverne was born July 18, 1944 to John and Bertha (Kociba) Bukoski in 
Bad Axe and married Kay Glaza on March 2, 1965 in Ubly.   He was a member of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church and was employed by Black and White Asphalt Company in 
Burton.   He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed hunting, tractor pulling, and polka 
music.   Laverne is survived by his wife, Kay; four children, Jeffery (Tamara) Bukoski, 
of Millington, Colleen Bukoski, of Lake City, Scott (Nancy) Bukoski, of Mayville, Greg 
(Tonya) Bukoski, of Millington; one sister, Doreen (Peter) Dickinson, of Ubly; and six 
grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Bukoski.   
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 2005, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Mayville with Fr. George Serour presiding. Interment will be at 
Watertown Township Cemetery.   A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the 
Avram Funeral Home, 6028 Lincoln Street, Mayville.   Visitation will be from noon to 8 
p.m. on Thursday at the Avram Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until time of the service on 
Friday at the church.   Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Family 
Fund.   Friends may share an online condolence at www.avramfuneralhome.com. 


Gregory M. Busch 

Gregory M. Busch, 44, of Portage, passed away unexpectedly at his home near 
Kalamazoo as a result of a cancer illness on Wednesday, October 26, 2005.   Greg was 
born in Harbor Beach on January 1, 1961, the son of Fred and Gloria (Essenmacher) 
Busch.   He graduated from Bay City Western High School in 1979. He then graduated 
from Western Michigan University in 1983, receiving his bachelor's degree for business 
administration and majoring in accounting.   He worked for Lockwood Income Tax 
Center, where he became a partner in the firm. He was also owner of Profit Control 
Accounting. Greg was of the Catholic faith. He was an avid Lions fan and enjoyed 
boating.   Surviving are his parents, Fred and Gloria Busch, of Sand Point; his sister, 
Barbara Wilson, of Jackson; two nephews, Kennedy and Daniel Wilson, both of Jackson; 
his grandmother, Olive Busch, of Harbor Beach; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He 
also will be sadly missed by numerous friends and co-workers.   He was preceded in 
death by his grandfather, Roman Busch, and his grandparents, Harold and Anna 
Essenmacher.   A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 
2005, at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach with Fr. T.J. Fleming 
presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.   Visitation will be from 2 to 6 
p.m. on Friday at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach.   In lieu of flowers, 
donations may be made to Greg's nephews, Kennedy and Daniel Wilson. 



Derek A. Kessel 

Derek A. Kessel, 18, of Port Hope, passed away Monday, October 31, 2005, near Port 
Hope from injuries he received in an auto accident.   Born in Bad Axe on July 28, 1987, 
he was the son of Arnold and Marie (Gusa) Kessel.   Derek was a senior at North Huron 
High School in Kinde and a student at the Huron Area Tech Center. He was looking 
forward to playing basketball this winter as well as going snowmobiling up north. He 
enjoyed hunting and fishing and other outdoor recreational activities.   Derek was a 
member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, the Port Hope Grindstone Sportsman 
Club and was in the Trap Shooting League.   Surviving are his parents, Arnold and Marie 
Kessel, of Port Hope; two brothers, Albert and Arnold Kessel, Jr.; and two sisters, Rachel 
and Tammy Kessel, all of Port Hope; his grandmothers, Florence Gusa and Leona Kessel 
both of Port Hope; his godparents, Mary Schumacher and Dean Kessel; and special 
friends, Joshua Babiscewski, Melissa Richmond, and Shawn Baldwin.   Funeral services 
will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2005, at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope 
with the Rev. Gregory Eilers, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Marquardt 
Cemetery near Port Hope.   A scripture service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the 
Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach.   Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, from 
1 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home, and from noon until the time of services on 
Friday at the church.   


Thursday, November 3, 2005


Lutisha E. Robertson 

Lutisha E. Robertson, 92, of Harbor Beach, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 
2005, in Courtney Manor Nursing Center of Bad Axe.   Born in Ellington on July 2, 
1913, she was the daughter of the late George and Lois (Parker) Morley.   Lutisha was 
united in marriage to Robert Robertson on September 16, 1932.  Robert preceded her in 
death on December 16, 1976.   She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harbor 
Beach.   Surviving are her children, June Hazel, of Harbor Beach, Jack Robertson and his 
wife, Rita, of Texas, Charles Robertson and his wife, Gin, of Garden City; 12 
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lyle Morley, of Harbor Beach; 
and a sister, Ruby Roggenbuck, of Harbor Beach.   She was preceded in death by a sister, 
Twilla Kolomak; and four brothers, Lee, Joe, Clair, and Guy Morley.   Funeral services 
will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2005, in the Ramsey Funeral Home, 
Harbor Beach, with the Rev. Theresa Cutler officiating. Burial will be in the New River 
Cemetery near Huron City.   Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday 
and from 1 p.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.  


Marriann Sopczynski 

Ann Sopczynski, 62, of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2005, at St. 
Mary`s Medical Center, Saginaw.   Born in Port Huron on March 21, 1943, she was the 
daughter of the late Orville and Glendora (Peak) Canham.   On November 17, 1962, Ann 
was united in marriage to Robert Sopczynski in Port Huron.   Ann was a member of the 
Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach, the American Legion 
Auxiliary of Harbor Beach and the Red Hat Society of Harbor Beach.   Surviving are her 
husband, Robert Sopczynski, of Harbor Beach; two daughters, Theresa Overcast and her 
husband, Ronald, of Centerline, and Lorriann Moore and her husband, Wayne, of New 
Baltimore; nine grandchildren; sister, Lillis Marie Lee and her husband, Bill, of Port 
Huron.   She was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Langland.   A Funeral Mass will be 
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2005, in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, 
Harbor Beach, with Fr. T.J. Fleming, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.   A parish vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in the Ramsey Funeral 
Home, Harbor Beach.   Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at 
the funeral home and from noon until the time of services on Saturday at the church. 


Friday, November 04, 2005


R. Dale Wertz 

R. Dale Wertz, of Bay Port, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2005.   
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2005.   Visitation 
will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday at Meyersieck-
Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon.   A complete obituary will be in Sunday's Huron 
Daily Tribune. 




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