HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan Local obituaries for the week beginning August 13, 2006 Contributed 2006 by Carol Morrison for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal represent- ative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Sunday, August 13, 2006 Victoria Wilson Victoria Wilson, 80, of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the Shelby Nursing Center, Shelby Township. Victoria was born July 11, 1926 in Harbor Beach to the late Bruno and Julia (Woychowski) Gornowich. She married William Wilson on October 29, 1960 in Fraser. William preceded her in death on July 24, 1996. Together they ran Wilson True Value Hardware Store in Harbor Beach from 1974 until 1994. Victoria was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Victoria is survived by her children, Joel and June Ritter, of Mount Clemens, and John Ritter, of Harbor Beach; two grandchildren, Kristin (Nate) Green and Jason Ritter; three brothers, Irvin Gornowich, Jerry Gornowich, and Leonard Gornowich, all of Harbor Beach; two sisters, Marie Batton, of Shelby Township, and Joyce VanKirk, of Warren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Barb Ferris and Beatrice Guilds. Funeral services for Victoria will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2006, at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. The Rev. T.J. Fleming will be officiating and burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until the time of the services on Monday at the funeral home. Monday, August 14, 2006 Jean Ahearn Jean Ahearn, 85, of Algonac (formerly of Bad Axe), passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006, at River District Hospital with her family by her side. She was born October 1, 1920 in Gregory to Ralph and Lillie (Galbreath) Hartley. She was united in marriage to James Ahearn on August 30, 1941. They shared 63 years together. Jean enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader and was very artistic. She is survived by her children, Cheree Szidik, of Caro, Carol (George) Fry, of Akron, Patricia (Wayne) Kreilter, of Algonac, Janet Gill, of Caro, David (Cindy) Ahearn, of Algonac, Peggy (John) Gibson, of Algonac, and Michael (Linda) Ahearn, of Algonac; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren; a brother, Sam (Alberta) Hartley, of Caldonia; one sister-in-law, Onalee Hartley, of Stockbridge; many nieces, nephews and friends; and special friend, Mary, who she called her sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents; one son, Richard Joseph Ahearn; two brothers, Forrest and Herbert Hartley; son-in-law, Edward Szidik; and great-granddaughter, Emily Szidik. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Algonac, and from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at St. Catherines Catholic Church. A Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday with burial to follow at St. Catherines Cemetery in Algonac. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and Diabetic Foundation. Steven D. Weinlander Steven D. Weinlander, 52, of Sebewaing, died Sunday morning, August 13, 2006, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Saginaw from injuries received in a motorcycle accident near Sebewaing on Saturday. He was born January 3, 1954 in Pigeon, son of Evelyn M. (Cove) Weinlander and the late Daniel J. Weinlander. He was united in marriage to Lori Ann Grekowicz on December 2, 1978 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. Steve had been employed at Lapeer Metal Stamping in Sebewaing. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Sebewaing and the Knights of Columbus Council #8582. He enjoyed motorcycling, snowmobiling, camping, playing cards and especially enjoyed being with his family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Lori; his daughter, Ashlee M.; and son, Eric S. Weinlander, both of Saginaw; his mother, Evelyn, of Sebewaing; one sister, Lori McClanhan, of Essexville; two brothers, Daniel (Terri) Weinlander, of East Lansing; and Thomas (Janice) Weinlander, of Sebewaing; also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Fr. John Weis will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 1 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. He will lie in state from 10 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of the service at the church. The Knights of Columbus Council #8582 will have a rosary service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice. Tuesday, August 15, 2006 Muriel G. Barr Muriel G. Barr, 81, of Empire, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 12, 2006. She was born November 15, 1924 in East Jordan to Tony V. and Grace Galmore, the fourth of seven children. On July 6, 1943, she married Martin Kadrovich. He died at Anzio Beach, less than one year later, on March 24, 1944. Prior to military service, Martin was studying to be a minister. He wanted Muriel to prepare for being a minister's wife by attending Moody Bible College, but she followed her instincts and chose instead to attend Central Michigan University. While there, she studied education and enjoyed participating as a member of the synchronized swim team. She also met her second husband, James Robert Barr. They were married March 27, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1985. Muriel enjoyed life to the fullest. She stayed active traveling to the Glen Arbor Athletic Club to workout three days a week, to quilting and rug hooking groups, working in her flower gardens, hosting gatherings and baking cookies for her beloved Empire Methodist Church friends in her last hours. She was known for her extravagant displays of cookies and finger sandwiches at Christmas. She also made beautiful handmade gifts for family and friends throughout her life. Flowers from her garden often adorned the alter at church on Sundays. She was known to all as a very charitable woman and will be remembered by many different names, Mom, Miki, Grandma, Aunt, Giver, Angel, student and most notably, Teacher. She would pursue new ideas and activities with great enthusiasm. She always worked for perfection, and would encourage others to give their best efforts. She was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader when her children were young. In her 70s, she again worked to pass on her love of fiber arts to children in her 4-H group. She simply had to teach any and all who wanted to learn. She was an active member of many community groups, United Methodist Women, The Victorian Quilter Guild in Manistee, The Empire Fire Hall Quilters and the West Shore Rug Hookers. Shortly after retiring, she earned a certification as a National Quilting Instructor. She enjoyed each of these groups, but was not satisfied with her involvement until she served as president in many of them. Seven children survive Muriel, Tim (Bonnie) Barr, Jennifer (Kevin) Kelly, Sam (Julie) Barr, Sean (Janice) Barr, all of Empire, Terry (Jane) Barr, of Jacksonville, Lori Barr of Surprise, Ariz. and Dirk Barr of Denver; two siblings, Elaine Saxton and Alice Galmore live in Howell; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, friends, and her church family at Empire Methodist Church also survive her. Four of her siblings also preceded her in death, Ruth Overmyer, Jean Kutsche, Martha Wilson and their only brother, Thomas Galmore, who died just two weeks ago. Muriel's wishes were that she be cremated. A memorial service of joyous music and memories will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2006, at the Empire Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan Street. Memorials may be made to the Heifer Project. Checks can be made out to the Empire United Methodist Church P.O. Box 261, Empire, Michigan 49630. The family is being served by the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Kindly share your memories on the family's online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. Lillian M. Davis Lillian M. Davis, 96, of Marysville, died Saturday, August 12, 2006, in St. John River District Hospital after a short illness. She was born May 1, 1910 in Port Huron to August and Augusta Semph and was a life-long area resident. She married Frank H. Davis on May 1, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio. He preceded her in death on August 9, 1995 after 66 years of marriage. Lillian was a life-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a member of the Mary-Martha Guild. She also was an Associate member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Florida. She was a charter member of the Thumb Bums Camping Club. Mostly she devoted her life to her family and was very close with them. She is survived by two daughters, Donna (Jack) Kapanka, of Bad Axe, and Carol (Richard) Zuehlke, of Royal Oak; six grandchildren, Connie Boldt, of Harrison Township, Karyl (Carl) Murray, of Clinton Township, The Rev. Dr. Gerald (Amy) Kapanka, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Susan (Jon) Kemmer, of Murrieta, California, Sandra (John) Daugherty, of Commerce Township, and Shelly (Edward) Bragg III, of Clarkston; 15 great-grandchildren, Mike (Beth) Boldt, Nick Boldt, Kristen and Amanda Murray, James, Niki, Jaki, and Lexi Kapanka, Lisa and Michael Kemmer, Zachary and Hannah Daugherty, Edward IV, Emily and Elizabeth Bragg; and several nieces and nephews. Lillian was looking forward to her first great-great grandchild in January. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Mike Kapanka and Rick Boldt; three sisters, Edith Taylor, Emma Sullivan and Bertha Atkins; and a brother, Carl Semph. The funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, in the Trinity Lutheran Church with The Rev. Robert H. Mann officiating, assisted by Lillian's grandson, The Rev. Dr. Gerald Kapanka. A graveside committal service will follow in Colfax Cemetery in Bad Axe. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in the Smith Family Funeral Home, South, 1230 7th Street, Port Huron. There will be visitation also at church one hour before the funeral service on Wednesday. Pallbearers will be her great- grandchildren, Mike and Nick Boldt, Kristen and Amanda Murray, Zack and Hannah Daugherty, Eddie Bragg and Mike Kemmer. Honorary pallbearers will be James, Niki, Jaki, and Lexi Kapanka, Lisa Kemmer, and Emily and Elizabeth Bragg. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or the Concordia Lutheran Church. Helen Marie Ide Helen Marie Ide, 60, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on February 6, 2006 at Robbinsdale Hospital. Helen was born February 19, 1945 in Bad Axe, the daughter of John and Lucille (Moore) Bolda. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Helen was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Crystal, Minnesota. She is survived by her long-time companion, Paul "Gus" Guscetti; sons, Jim (Pam), Ron (Baubbi Jo), both of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Michael, Katie (Patrick), Tyler, Devin, Bailey, Peyton, Xavier, Hailey and Trenton; great-granddaughter, Kirah; sister, Margaret Bendele, of Brooklyn; brother, Bill (Pat) Bolda, of Port Austin; and many nieces and nephews. Helen's love for her family will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Helen's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church with Fr. Carl Simon officiating. Burial of ashes will follow at St. Joseph Shrine Cemetery. Wednesday, August 16, 2006 – No obituaries reported Thursday, August 17, 2006 Margaret Edna Hamilton Margaret Edna Hamilton, 86, of Columbiaville and formerly of Pigeon, died Tuesday, August 15, 2006. She was born February 23, 1920 in Bach to Michael and Pauline (Reher) Schmidt. Mrs. Hamilton was a manager at a dry cleaner for 20 years. She attended the Methodist Church in Pigeon. Margaret enjoyed knitting, reading and traveling. She is survived by her sons, Donald (Catherine) Wing, of Petoskey, Kenneth (Patricia) Wing, of Columbiaville; grandchildren, Kenneth (Lisa) Wing, Kathy (Jeff) Ruddock, Robert Wing, Trevor Delgodo, Stephen Delgodo; brothers, Frank (Evelyn) Schmidt, of Sebewaing, and Dale (Lorraine) Schmidt, of Flint; and sister, Nancy (Gene) Gainor, of Bad Axe. She was preceded in death by twin sons, John and Paul Wing; parents, Michael and Pauline Schmidt; seven brothers; and five sisters. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2006, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. The Rev. Todd Smith will officiate. Burial will take place in Grandlawn Cemetery in Pigeon. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Friday, August 18, 2006 Patricia M. Kellermann Patricia M. Kellermann, 72, of Elkton, died Thursday morning, August 17, 2006, at St. John Hospital in Detroit after a long battle with lymphoma. She was born March 15, 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota to Mary (Buckley) McCauley and the late Woodrow McCauley. Pat moved to the Detroit area with her parents in her youth. She vacationed in the Thumb during the summer where she met Robert L. Kellermann. They were married on June 30, 1956 at St. Paul Episcopal Church, Bad Axe. After raising children, she and Bob did an extensive amount of traveling. She also traveled on a bicycle across the U S A, but that wasn't enough. She cycled all over Europe and parts of Asia. She cycled in Cuba and other countries. Pat was a member of the Thumb Runabouts and had walked or ran in many cancer crusades. She had also completed five marathons. In her free time, she volunteered at Scheurer Long Term and Country Bay in Pigeon. Surviving are her husband, Bob; three children, Kimberly Kellermann and her husband, Joe Kaman, of Oceanside, California, Scott Kellermann, of West Ellis, Wisconsin, and Markle Kellermann, of Macomb; her mother, Mary Gallander, of Detroit, and her brother, Thomas McCauley and his wife, Shirley, of Redford. Preceding her in death was a sister, Mary Jo Human. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2006, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, with burial in the Riverside Cemetery, Elkton. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and after 10 a.m. on Monday the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Relay for Life. Words of condolence may be left at www.cfcElkton.com. Gaylord "Bud" M. Day Gaylord "Bud" M. Day, 96, of Wyoming, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2006, at St. John's Catholic Church in Ubly. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on September 1 at the church. Interment will be in St. John's Evangelist Cemetery to whom the family suggests memorial donations be given. 1