HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

Local obituaries for the week beginning December 10, 2006


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Sunday, December 10, 2006 – No obituaries reported


Monday, December 11, 2006


James “Jim” Herman Lahr

James "Jim" Lahr, 70, of Harbor Beach and previously of Roseville and Mio, passed 
away suddenly Thursday, December 7, 2006, at Harbor Beach Community Hospital.   
James Herman Lahr was born July 23, 1936, the son of Herman and Ethel (Benn) Lahr. 
Jim was a 1954 graduate of a Lutheran High School in Detroit.   He was a member of the 
Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach.   Jim married Irene Frances Jurn on February 3, 
1962 in Imlay City. He had lived in Roseville since 1987 and had resided in Harbor 
Beach the past two years. Jim served in the U.S. Army and National Guard in the late 
1950's and early 1960's.   Jim is survived by his wife, Irene, of Harbor Beach; three 
daughters, Debra (Calvin) Lahr-Hass, of Commerce Township, Susan Lahr, of Roseville, 
Diane Lahr-Barclay, of Harbor Beach; two grandchildren, Shena Barclay and Rebeca 
Barclay; two brothers, Carl (Norma) Lahr, and Daniel Lahr , both of Allenton; and 
brothers-in-law, Robert (Margaret) Jurn, of Imlay City, and Richard (Ellen) Jurn, of 
Imlay City.   Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Jean Lahr; and a sister, 
Marilyn Tonovich.   A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. today, December 11, 
2006, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City followed by 
interment in Imlay Township Cemetery. The Rev. Gregory Eiler, of Zion Lutheran 
Church in Harbor Beach and St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, officiated.


Arthur W. Sengstock

Arthur W. Sengstock, 85, of Port Hope, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2006, at 
Port Huron Hospital.   Born September 30, 1921 in Saginaw, he was the son of the late 
William and Helen (Radatz) Sengstock.   On February 7, 1942, Arthur and Lena Koglin 
were united in marriage in Port Hope.   He was a retired employee of Edward White 
Construction Company working in Bay City, Saginaw, and Detroit. Art was a former 
member of the Port Hope-Grindstone Sportsman Club.   Surviving are his wife, Lena, of 
Port Hope; their children, Arthur Sengstock, Jr. and his wife, Betty, of Conroe, Texas, 
Brenda Friedland and her husband, Laverne, of Port Hope, Joyce Harwood and her 
husband, Larry, of Port Hope, Elaine Reinke and her husband, Roy, of Port Hope, Lola 
Smith and her husband, Robert, of Warren, Darla Pankow and her husband, Ponch, of 
Port Hope, Deanna May and her husband, Dan, of Port Hope, and Daryl Sengstock and 
his fiance, Kim, of Port Hope; 21 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.   Art was 
preceded in death by two stepbrothers, Emil and Reinhold Sengstock.   Funeral services 
will be Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 1 p.m. in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor 
Beach, with Rev. Paula Timm, of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be 
in Lakeview Cemetery, Port Hope. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. on Monday and 11:30 
a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday.


Ervin D. Thompson

Ervin D. Thompson, 90, of Pigeon, died Saturday morning, December 9, 2006, at 
Scheurer Hospital, Long Term Care, Pigeon.   He was born December 31, 1915 in Oliver 
Township at the home of his parents, the late David and Anna (Heck) Thompson.   On 
October 8, 1941, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served in Europe and the 
battles of Normandy, Rhineland and Ardennes during World War II.   He was united in 
marriage to Ida M. Renn on November 10, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkton.   
They moved to the Detroit area shortly after his discharge, and later to Roseville where 
they lived and raised their family. Ervin had been employed at Budd Wheel Company in 
Detroit for 31 years retiring in 1978. They moved back to Huron County in 1998. Ida 
preceded him in death on February 5, 2002.   He was a former member of Bethlehem 
Lutheran Church, Roseville, and a current member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Elkton. He enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, and hunting with his 
brothers-in-law.   Surviving are three sons, Robert Thompson, of Roseville, Douglas 
(Karen) Thompson, of East Pointe, and Jeffrey Thompson, of Beverly Hills; four sisters, 
Mary Hazard, of Bad Axe, Zelma (Herman) Baur, of Souletown, Ruth Gilbert, of 
Owendale, and Bessie (Jim) Champagne, of Elkton; and a brother, Loren Thompson, of 
Florida.   Preceding him in death were three brothers, Raymond, Robert, and Henry 
Thompson.   Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 
2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkton. The Rev. Elton Bickel, pastor, will officiate 
with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton.   Visitation will be after 10 a.m. on Thursday 
at the church.   Memorials may be directed to the church. Words of condolence may be 
expressed at www.champagnefuneralchapel.com.


Tuesday, December 12, 2006



Leonard R. Goretski

Leonard R. Goretski, 61, of Scottsdale, Arizona and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away 
Thursday, November 16, 2006, in Arizona following a heart attack.   He was born 
February 5, 1945 in Bad Axe, son of Robert F. Goretski and Dorothy L. (Goretski) 
Clancey.   He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1963 and then served in the U.S. 
Army. In 1969, he joined the Michigan State Police where he worked for the next 30 
years. He became a detective who worked on many high profile cases. After retiring in 
1999, and a brief stint as a private investigator, he moved to Scottsdale, Arizona to enjoy 
the retirement lifestyle, which for Leonard featured golf, a game he loved, and a dream 
home in McDowell Mountain Ranch.   His retirement did not last long, and in 2003 he 
became a partner in the ShipRite Business located on Market Street in DC Ranch. He 
loved the work and particularly enjoyed the many customers he met and the relationships 
he developed. He would always go out of his way to be helpful and he brought a smile to 
work each day.   He is survived by his son, Leonard Goretski, of Scottsdale, Arizona; 
daughter, Wendy Goretski and her husband, Steve Biellak, of Sunnyvale, California; two 
grandchildren, Cassidy and Grant Biellak, of Sunnyvale, California; father, Robert 
Goretski and his wife, Pauline, of Bad Axe; two brothers, Michael Goretski and his wife, 
Bonnie, of Bad Axe, Ron Goretski and his wife, Kimberly Chaisson, of Elk Rapids; his 
extended family, Debbie Kerr-Minor and her husband, Richard Minor, of Scottsdale, 
Arizona; his business partner, Tom Rooney and his wife, Gilda, of Scottsdale, Arizona.   
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy L. (Goretski) Clancey.   A memorial 
service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2006, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. James Carlson, pastor. Interment will 
be in the church cemetery with military and Michigan State Police rituals.   Visitation 
will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Arrangements are being 
handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe.


Paul R. Prodell

Paul R. Prodell, 81, passed away December 8, 2006.   Paul retired from GMPG Pontiac 
Division. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a life 
member of the Highland VFW Post No. 9914.   He was the beloved husband of the late 
Lillian M. Prodell; cherished father of Paula (Steve) Gillen, Wendy (Steve) Hewitt, 
Sheila (Robert) Schenk, and Joyce Steele; grandfather of Aaron (Heather) Bowerman, 
Laura Bowerman, Andrea Caswell, Kim Pittenturf, and Chris Hewitt; great grandfather of 
Erin Bowerman and Madison Caswell; also survived by siblings, Elmer (Ruth) Prodell 
and Ruth DeGreef; and many relatives and friends.   Services were at 11 a.m. on 
Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral 
Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland.   Memorials are suggested to the Highland 
VFW. 
Vera Mae Schumacher

Vera Mae Schumacher, 85, of Sandusky, died Monday, December 11, 2006, at Marlette 
Community Hospital in Marlette.   She was born November 29, 1921 in Minden City, the 
daughter of the late Milton and Jessie (Cleland) Thompson.   She was a lifelong area 
resident, a member of Sandusky First United Methodist Church, and UMW, a former 
member of the United Methodist Church, Minden City.   Vera married Eli Schumacher 
on September 21, 1940 in Minden City.  He died December 18, 1980.   She is survived by 
children, Melvin and Sharon Schumacher, of Colorado, Nancy Schumacher, Russell and 
Beverly Schumacher, all of Sandusky, David and Peggy Schumacher, of Oklahoma, 
Dennis and Linda Schumacher, of Ruth, and Gary and Chris Schumacher, of Sandusky; 
13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.   A funeral 
service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2006, at Sandusky First 
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Colin Stover officiating. Burial will be in the 
Minden Cemetery in Minden City.   Casket bearers will be Darren, Jason, Gregory, Chad, 
Christopher and Joshua Schumacher.   Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday 
at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church.   
Memorials are suggested to Sandusky First United Methodist Church, Minden City 
Cemetery Fund or the donor's choice.


Wade F. Williston, Sr.

Wade F. Williston Sr., 77, of Essexville, died Sunday, December 10, 2006, following a 
lengthy illness.   He was born February 22, 1929 to the late Harlan and Dorothy Williston 
in Flint and was raised in Bad Axe and Bay City.   During the Korean War, he served his 
country in the U.S. Navy as Petty Officer 3rd Class. After being discharged from the 
service, Wade was employed in the family auto parts business, Bill Williston and Sons, in 
Bad Axe, before retiring from H & H Wheel in 1994. His favorite pastime was hunting 
and fishing with his many friends.   On June 25, 1977, he married the former Lillian 
Knack in Port Austin.  She survives along with his four children, Wade (Yukie) 
Williston, Jr. of Essexville, Mary Beth (Dana) Jones, of Arizona, Jay (Kim) Williston, of 
New Hampshire, and Mary (John) Warren, of Auburn; 11 grandchildren, James, Kevin, 
Ashley, Michael, A.J., Candice, Matthew, Stephen, Stacie, Daniel and Michelle; two 
great grandchildren, Trent and Brynne; two sisters, Phyllis Clutter and Janet (Henry) 
Saikin; his brother, William (Clara) Williston; and many nieces and nephews.   He was 
preceded in death  by his daughter, Veronica Braun; his sister, Shirley Kay Pasant; and 
his two brothers, David and James Williston.   Funeral services will be conducted at 11 
a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2006, in the W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel with military 
rites under the auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council. The Rev. Thomas Shephard 
will officiate and cremation will follow with burial in Floral Gardens Cemetery.   Visiting 
hours with the family will be from 2 until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday and after 10 a.m. on 
Thursday at the W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel.   Memorial contributions may be 
designated for the Bay County Veterans Council or to the Association of Interfaith 
Ministries (AIM).


Wednesday, December 13, 2006


Henry T. J. Farver

Henry T. J. Farver, 90, of Elkton, died Tuesday morning, December 12, 2006, at Home 
Sweet Home in Pigeon.   He was born October 5, 1916 at the home of his parents, the late 
Thomas and Elizabeth (Nelson) Farver in Chandler Township.   Henry grew up on a farm 
and in 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy serving on the USS California and the USS Thetis 
Bay in the Asiatic Pacific.   He returned to Elkton in 1945. On August 2, 1947, he was 
united in marriage to Marguerite Steinman Schaaf at the First Methodist Church in 
Pigeon.   Henry lived and farmed in Chandler Township all his life. He had also worked 
at Alton Manufacturing in Pigeon for 15 years. He was a member of the Elkton United 
Methodist Church, the Carpenter-Dorsch VFW Post No. 6013, Elkton, and he enjoyed 
deer hunting and ice fishing.   Surviving are five sons, Thomas (Janette) Farver, of 
Elkton, Glen (Ardra) Schaaf, of Pigeon, Leo (Patricia) Schaaf, of Greensboro, North 
Carolina, Carl (Georgia) Schaaf, of Beaufort, South Carolina, and Berten Schaaf, of 
Pigeon; his daughter-in-law, Mary Popham, of Bad Axe; 10 grandchildren, Tom (Lynn) 
Farver and Tanette Farver, John (Debbie) Schaaf, Becki (Paul) DiPasquale, Angie (Jason) 
Lewis, Lesley (Justin) Lang, Scott (Elizabeth) Schaaf, Courtney Schaaf and Nathan 
Schaaf, and Ryan (Julia) Schaaf. Also surviving are eight great grandchildren, TJ, Shelby 
and Brady Farver, Zachary and Benjamin Schaaf, Madeline and Jenna Lang, and Will 
Schaaf; two brothers, Floyd Farver, of Elkton, and Clifford Farver, of Oak Beach; and 
three sisters, Flossie Maynard, of Pinnebog, Luella Connors, of Filion, and Ulla Snider, 
of Bad Axe.   Preceding him in death were four sisters, Bertha Gilbert, Bessie Furness, 
Helen Wichert and Lila Wilson; and a brother, Charles.   Funeral services will be 
conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2006, at the Elkton United Methodist 
Church. The Rev. David Collins, pastor, will officiate with burial and military honors at 
Caseville Township Cemetery.   Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the 
Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, and after 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church.   
Memorials may be given to the church or the American Diabetes Association. Those 
unable to attend may sign the guest book at www.cfcElkton.com.


Floren Niemic

Mr. Floren Niemic, 85, of Ubly, died Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Brian's House 
Hospice Center in Davison.   He was born April 10, 1921 in Richmond, son of the late 
Thomas and Anna (Worek) Niemic.   He married Margaret Nowicki on October 30, 1943 
at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Detroit.   Floren worked for Imerman Screw Products 
for 35 years retiring in 1983. He was a World War II Army Veteran serving in the 
European Theatre in the Medical Corp.  He was a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic 
Church in Parisville for 23 years. Floren loved to play pinochle and tinker on tractors in 
his shed.   He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Ubly; one daughter, Kathy Boehmer 
and her husband, Jon, of Lapeer; one son, David Niemic and his wife, Carrie, of 
Perrysburg, Ohio; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and 
nephews.   He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph, Norbert, Rudolph and 
Harry Niemiec; three sisters, Etta Carter, Helen Tempinski and a baby sister, Phyllis 
Niemiec.   A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2006, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. The Rev. Jerzy Dobosz, pastor, will officiate. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.   Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the Funeral Mass 
at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Military honors will be by the Thumb Vets 
Organization.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brian’s House Hospice 
Center in Davison. Arrangements are being handled by Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home 
in Ubly.


Luella M. Smith

Luella M. Smith, 94, of Snover, died Monday, December 11, 2006, in Sanilac County 
Medical Care Facility, Sandusky.   She was born August 31, 1912 in Pontiac to Erwin 
and Cloa (Francisco) Sadler. She married Charles Smith on June 19, 1935 in Snover. He 
died April 30, 1959.   Luella helped her husband on the family farm. After his death, 
Luella worked at Cass City Hospital and then Hills & Dales Hospital in Cass City. Luella 
loved music and was able to play many instruments by ear. She played piano, accordion 
and harmonica. Luella played piano in the ballroom above Kritzman’s Department Store. 
She played piano in a kitchen band with Shabbona Extension. Luella traveled extensively 
by train and plane including trips to California, Hawaii and North Carolina. She was a 
member of Shabbona United Methodist Church, Shabbona Extension and Sanilac County 
Farm Bureau. Luella loved children and especially loved and enjoyed her grandchildren.  
Luella is survived by her children, Elinor (Richard) Loeding, of Snover, Marvin (Connie) 
Smith, of Palm Coast, Florida; grandchildren, Diane (Phil) Matusik, Dwight (Rita) 
Loeding, Danette (Mark) Bolton, Debra (Paul) Auten, David Loeding, Michelle (Dion) 
Davis, and Mark Smith; great grandchildren, Rik, Daniel (Sabrina), Elizabeth, Brett 
Loeding, Meleah, Rachel, Chaz, Shane Auten, Chance, Macklin, Caleb Bolton, Mitchell, 
Megan, Matthew Davis; great great grandson, Trace; sister-in-law, Helen (Harold) 
Bentley, of Saginaw; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
brothers, Elwin Sadler and Perry Sadler; and sisters, Celia Coats and Elsie Carpenter.   A 
funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2006, in Shabbona 
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ellen Burns officiating. Interment will be in 
Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City.   Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday 
and from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, and 
from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the church.   Memorials may be made to Shabbona 
United Methodist Church or Sanilac County Medical Care Facility. Family and friends 
may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.


Thursday, December 14, 2006


Elizabeth V. Swartentruber

Elizabeth Viola Swartzentruber, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at the 
Huron County Medical Care Facility near Bad Axe with her family by her side. She was 
born October 8, 1916 in Elkton, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Boshart) Christner.  
On October 8, 1939, she was united in marriage to Vernon Swartzentruber at the Pigeon 
River Mennonite Church in Pigeon. They lived in Ontario, Canada for nine years before 
moving to the family farm in Sebewaing where they lived for many years. After retiring, 
they moved to their home in Pigeon. Vernon preceded her in death on July 17, 2001.   
Elizabeth was an active member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church since her baptism at 
the age of 12. She also enjoyed attending Fairhaven Mennonite Church and Vassar 
Mennonite Church. She valued every moment spent with family and friends visiting and 
playing games. A homemaker and assistant on the family farm, a saleswoman, and a 
constant witness to her faith, Elizabeth was always lending her hand and heart to anyone 
in need. She helped both the elderly and the youth in whatever they may have needed, 
whether it be a ride to church or Sunday school, a hot meal, or being there with an open 
mind and an open heart when someone lost their way. She was a true believer that faith 
would lead you home. Elizabeth was a strong and vibrant woman who will be dearly 
missed by all who knew and loved her.   Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Leon (Susan) 
Schwartzentruber and Harold (Connie) Swartzentruber, both of Ubly; three daughters, 
Joyce (Fred) Marmion, of New Boston, Elva Mast, of Kalispell, Montana, and Melva 
(Tom) Barstow, of Grosse Ile; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two sisters, 
Marion Nafzinger and Dorothy (Maurice) Nafzinger, both of Archbold, Ohio; a sister-in-
law, Elmina Christner, of Goshen, Indiana; and a brother-in-law, Glen King, of Sarasota, 
Florida. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Angel Bensinger; a great 
grandson, Dylan Schwartzentruber; six brothers, Jesse, William, Alvin, Ervin, Louis and 
Emanuel Christner; four sisters, Alta Piehl, Margaret King and Bertha and Martha 
Christner.   Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2006, at 
the Pigeon River Mennonite Church with Pastor Luke Yoder and Pastor Wayne Keim 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.   Visitation will take place from 3 to 9 
p.m. today at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon and from noon to 2 p.m. 
on Friday at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, prior to services.   Memorials may be made 
to the Pigeon River Mennonite Church or Fairhaven Mennonite Church.


Friday, December 15, 2006

Rev. John L. Adams


John Leslie Adams, 88, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at St. 
Mary's Mercy Hospital in Livonia.   He was born September 20, 1918 in Stanton 
Township to the late Edward and Etta (Wagoner) Adams.   He was united in marriage to 
Evelyn Whitney on August 13, 1940.   Mr. Adams was a retired United Methodist Pastor 
of United Church of Christ who enjoyed fishing and all sports.   Surviving are his wife, 
Evelyn, of Plymouth; one son, John (Joanne) Adams, of Canton; one daughter, Sue 
(Robert) Peterson, of Canton; one granddaughter, Kristen (Andrew) White, of Plymouth; 
two great grandchildren, Adam and Drew White.   He was preceded in death by three 
sisters, Carolyn Hamman, Lucille Thorpe, and Mamie Adams; two brothers, Wagener 
and James Adams; two great grandchildren, Aiden Joseph White and Samuel Robert 
White.   Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2006, at Pinnebog 
Methodist Church. Pastor Dave Freeland will officiate.   Visitation will be from 2 to 8 
p.m. on Sunday at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe.


John A.  Corrion

John A. Corrion, 53, of Bad Axe, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006, in 
Marlette Township from injuries sustained during an on-the-job accident.   He was born 
August 2, 1953 in Bad Axe, son of the late James A. and Ethel M. (Rounds) Corrion.   
John married Patricia Gust on November 1, 1975 in the former Verona Hills Baptist 
Church.   He worked for James Corrion Excavating from 1960-1976. He then became the 
owner/operator of Corrion Excavating from 1977-1995. He was currently the 
superintendent of Rooney Contracting in Bad Axe. He was a member of the National 
Construction Equipment Association and of the Elkton Missionary Church.   John is 
survived by his wife, Patricia, of Bad Axe; one son, Steven (Maureen) Corrion, of 
Pigeon; one daughter, Samantha Corrion, of Elkton, Kentucky; one brother, James A. 
Corrion Jr., of Cass City; and one sister, Mary Beth Naggs, of Alabama.   Services will be 
conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2006, at the Elkton Missionary Church. 
Officiating will be the Rev. Reggie Courliss, pastor. Burial will be in Verona Cemetery.   
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, from 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the 
Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 
a.m. on Monday at the church.


Edward Draves

Edward Draves, 69, of Bad Axe, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006, at 
Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw.   In keeping with his wishes, there will be no 
visitation. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.   A complete obituary 
will be published in Monday's edition of the Huron Daily Tribune. Arrangements are 
being handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe.


Edith B. Wiese

Edith Belle Wiese, 91, of Caseville, died suddenly Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 
Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.   Edith was born in Lake Township on September 17, 1915 
to the late William and Pearl (Nuttall) Langley. In 1936, she married George Jean Jr. in 
Detroit. After George's death, Edith married Edwin Wiese in 1972. Edwin died in 1992.   
Edith lived in Detroit from 1936 to 1948, when she returned to Caseville.   Over the years 
she worked at La Blanc's Store and R & J Laundromat in Caseville until retiring in 1991. 
She was a member of the Caseville United Methodist Church. She is survived by a 
stepdaughter, Nancy (Neal) Jefferson, of Milford; two grandsons, Jimmy McElmurry and 
Monte Jenkins, both of Caseville; and many nieces, nephews and friends.   She was 
preceded in death by her husbands, George and Edwin; daughters, Carol Kelso and 
Shelly Snider; and son, Al D. Jean.   Edith's life will be remembered during the 11 a.m. 
service on Sunday, December 17, 2006, at Pinnebog United Methodist Church.   Funeral 
arrangements are being handled by the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville.   
Memorials may be made to the Pinnebog United Methodist Church. Condolences may be 
shared at www.cfcCaseville.com






















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