HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

Local obituaries for the week beginning November 19, 2006


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Sunday, November 19, 2006 – No obituaries reported


Monday, November 20, 2006


Ruby M. Lamke 

Ruby M. Lamke, 73, of Bad Axe, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006, at her 
home. She was born January 23, 1933 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Omar and Isabella 
(Nutt) Bouverette.   Ruby married Casimer E. Lamke on June 6, 1953 in St. Edwards 
Catholic Church in Kinde. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe.   She 
is survived by her husband, Casimer E. Lamke, of Bad Axe; one son, Ronald (Marilyn) 
Lamke, of Bad Axe; one daughter, Pamela (Terry) McMullen, of Bad Axe; three 
grandchildren, Kimberly Lamke, of Evanston, Illinois, Kenneth Lamke, of Bad Axe, and 
Nicole (Greg) Turner, of Saginaw; and one great-granddaughter, Breanna Turner, of 
Saginaw.   She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Lloyd, Andrew, Earl, Frederick, 
Emil, Olin and Paul Bouverette; and two sisters, Hazel Wiederhold and Dorothy 
McDonald.   In keeping with her wishes, no services will be conducted. Interment will be 
in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bad Axe. Arrangements are through the Kaufman Funeral 
Home in Bad Axe. 


Tuesday, November 21, 2006


Everts J. "Jim" Mosack 

Mr. Everts J. "Jim" Mosack, 78, of Gagetown, passed away Monday morning, November 
20, 2006.   He was born in Highland Park on October 31, 1928, a son of Anthony and 
Mildred (Everts) Mosack.   On August 5, 1967, he married Crystal Osterberg in Flint. 
She preceded him in death on June 4, 1998. Jim served with the U.S. Army during the 
Korean Conflict, where he was a military police officer. He and Crystal were formerly 
members of Holy Redeemer Church, Burton, and held membership of St. Agatha 
Catholic Church upon moving to Gagetown. They were owners and operators of an 
advertising specialty business where he was known as "the flag man." Jim retired from 
the AC Division of General Motors in Flint after more than 20 years of service. The 
Thumb Octagon Barn was one of his major volunteer efforts.   Surviving are his children, 
Leroy Osborn Jr., Jim Mosack, Michael (Michelle) Mosack, Annette Mtangi, and 
Margaret (Stephen) Root; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; along with his 
brothers, Joe (Chris) Mosack, Conrad Mosack and Bob (Trudy) Mosack; and a sister, 
Mary Kerbyson.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 
25, 2006, at St. Agatha Church with the Rev. Steve Filion officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.   Visitation will be between 5 and 9 p.m. on Friday at Gagetown 
Funeral Chapel and from 10 a.m. until Mass time on Saturday at the church.   The family 
has suggested memorials to St. Agatha Church or to the Thumb Octagon Barn. 


Wednesday, November 22, 2006


Clifford Junior Bates 

Clifford Junior Bates, 82, of Sebewaing, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at the Caro 
Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.   He was born July 20, 1924 in North 
Branch, son of the late Clifford M. and Laura (Brown) Bates.   He graduated from 
Sebewaing High School in 1942. Following graduation, he worked briefly in Willow 
Run.  He then joined the U. S. Army Air Corps serving in the Pacific Theatre during 
World War II. He was discharged January 18, 1946.   On July 1, 1946, he was appointed 
postmaster in Sebewaing at which time he was the youngest postmaster in the nation.  He 
worked there for 40 years before retiring on March 29, 1986.   He was united in marriage 
to Doris A. Fibranz on April 17, 1949 in Bay City. Cliff was a member of Trinity United 
Methodist Church in Sebewaing where he served as treasurer, usher, member of the ad 
council and several other offices. He also attended Caro United Methodist Church while 
he lived at the Lighthouse. He was a life member of Sebewaing V.F.W. Post No. 4115; 
member of Sebewaing American Legion Post No. 293, served as service officer for both; 
had been in the Veterans Honor Guard; was active in the V.F.W. at the district and state 
levels; and also served 30 years on the Board of Managers in Grand Rapids and 
Marquette.   He was on the Sebewaing Village Council, Sebewaing Township 
Ambulance, the Huron County Allied Veterans Council and the National Association of 
Postmasters.   Surviving besides his wife, Doris; are two daughters and their spouses, 
Jean (Donald) Carpenter and Janet (Dennis) Briolat, all of Unionville; exchange student 
daughter, Gredel Warbeck, of Munich, Germany; six grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica and 
Jacob Carpenter, Karen (Doug) Parlberg, of Birch Run, and Jason and Katelyn Skirlo; 
two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Carson Parlberg; one sister, Evelyn (Henry) Reis, of 
Essexville; one brother, Vern (Norma) Bates, of Caro; and two nieces and two nephews.   
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Trinity 
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bill Wright will officiate with burial in Memorial 
Park Cemetery.   Visitation is from 1 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral 
Home in Sebewaing and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the 
church. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Sebewaing 
Township Ambulance, The Lighthouse, or Bay Shore Camp. 


Ruth M. Flint 

Ruth M. Flint, 73, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, November 19, 2006, at Covenant 
Healthcare Harrison in Saginaw after a brief illness.   She was born February 5, 1933 in 
Sebewaing, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Meyer) Minch. After the death of 
her mother, she was raised by Norman and Valta (Martini) Fliegel.   Ruth attended 
Immanuel Lutheran School and Sebewaing High School. She earned her teaching degree 
from Central Michigan University. She taught commercial arts at St. Clair Shores High 
School and later at Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker High School. She was involved in 
several business ventures, and owned and operated Hannah's Fashion Shoppe in 
Sebewaing for 15 years before retiring. She was married to Jerild James Flint, of Hudson, 
Florida for 24 years and they had remained close friends.   Family, church and friends 
were closest to Ruth's heart. Her sons, Mike and Steve, dearly remember seeing her in 
the stands at their sporting events actively involved in their activities, and the love and 
support she gave so freely. Ruth has been a constant presence in her grandchildren's 
lives. She frequently attended their school activities and sporting events. She always 
found time to sit down with them at the kitchen table to play cards and games or just chat.   
Ruth was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was active in the choir, 
Bible study, and other ministries. She also loved to sing with the Sweet Adelines Chorus 
and had many fun trips and adventures with her friends from Sweet Adelines. She also 
enjoyed being with friends at water aerobics in Caro and at the Sebewaing meal site.   We 
will always remember her love and kindness and we dearly miss her. Surviving are two 
sons and their wives, Michael and Patricia Flint, of Midland, and Steven and Ellen Flint, 
of Twinsburg, Ohio; four grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Bailey and Ryan Flint; one sister, 
Betty Hoeh, of Kaleva; ten nieces and nephews and their families.   She was preceded in 
death by one sister, Alice Hoeh.   The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on 
Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Daniel Hahn will 
officiate with burial in Northlawn Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 
9 p.m. on Friday at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing and from 9 a.m. until 
the time of the service on Saturday at the church.   Memorials may be made to the 
Sebewaing Dining Center. 


Franklyn L. "Pink" Collins 

Franklyn L. "Pink" Collins, 66, of Birch Run, died Sunday, November 19, 2006, at his 
residence.   Franklyn was born January 29, 1940 in Bad Axe to the late Richard and 
Lorna (Thomas) Collins. He had resided in the Birch Run area the past 36 years. He 
served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1957 to 1961.   Franklyn married Susan Neath on 
May 22, 1970. She preceded him in death in December of 1980.   He was employed with 
General Motors for 25 years retiring in 1992. He also owned and operated Collins 
Electric of Birch Run for the past 20 years and was the electrical inspector for the village 
of Birch Run and Birch Run and Taymouth Townships. He was a member of the St. 
Christopher's Catholic Church of Bridgeport. Franklyn was a member of the Moose, 
Eagles Club, and the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, coaching 
women's softball and spending time with his granddaughter Lynden.   Surviving are his 
son, R.J. Collins, of Kalamazoo; daughter, Heather (Adam) Collins-Shustock, of Birch 
Run; granddaughter, Lynden Kay Collins; sister, Kathy (Ken) Tobias, of Saginaw; 
several nieces and nephews.   Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 
November 25, 2006, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Birch Run. Fr. John Sarge 
will officiate with burial at Birch Run Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on 
Thursday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday at the O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in 
Birch Run. A memorial service by the American Legion and the Moose Lodge will be at 
7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. He will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 
10 a.m. until the time of the service.   Memorial contributions may be made to the Birch 
Run Athletics Association or the American Cancer Society.   Sign the guest book or share 
an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com. 


Alary Caitlyn Moody 

Alary Caitlyn Moody, 5 weeks old, of Sebewaing, died unexpectedly on Monday, 
November 20, 2006, at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.   She was born Friday, October 13, 
2006, in Saginaw, daughter of William P. and Denise M. (Geyer) Moody.   Surviving 
besides her parents are three brothers and one sister, Vicky, Tyler, Austin and Brandon; 
grandparents, Timothy (Paulette) Geyer, of Orlando, Florida, Glenna S. Argue, of Alma, 
Sharon M. Stalsberg, of Pinconning, William P. Moody, Sr. of Arizona; and several aunts 
and uncles.   A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 
2006, at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Sister Marsha Andrews will 
officiate with cremation to follow at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.   
Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. 


Thursday, November 23, 2006  - Thanksgiving Day Holiday


Friday, November 24, 2006


Daniel Gorney 

Daniel Harry Gorney, 67, of Bad Axe, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at home 
following a long illness.   Dan was born January 17, 1939 in Rapson to Harry and Irene 
(Talaski) Gorney.  He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1957 and served in the 
U.S. Army.  Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Bad Axe where he lived 
his entire life.   Dan married Beverly Wehner on August 24, 1963 in Harbor Beach.   He 
enjoyed showing his 1978 Black Mercury Grand Marquis at local auto shows.  Dan also 
liked polka music, playing cards and attending air shows. He was a farm equipment 
salesman and a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Bad Axe.   In addition to his wife, 
Beverly, Dan is survived by six children, Denise (John) Kohr, of Pigeon, Nancy (Scott) 
Tanner, of Boon, Carolyn (Joe) Houle, of Rochester, Diane (Dave) Jammer, of Midland, 
Kelly (Mike) Petrat, of Coos Bay, Oregon, and Keith (Celeste) Gorney, of Brooklyn; 14 
grandchildren, Jessica and Jamie Kohr, Erin and Cole Tanner, Jordyn, Ryan and Daniel 
Houle, Adam Jammer, Nathan Petrat, Brooke, Kate and Trent Gorney, and Chase and 
Sydnie Harding; his mother, Irene Gorney; brothers, Arnold (Rose) Gorney and Ken 
Gorney; sister, Carl (Eric) Oman; and several nieces and nephews.   Dan was preceded in 
death by his father, Harry Gorney; sister, Janet Gorney; and brother, Gary Gorney.   A 
Funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Sacred Heart 
Parish. Father James Carlson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation 
will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the MacAlpine Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until the 
time of the service on Saturday at the church. A scripture service will be at 7 p.m. on 
Friday at the funeral home.   Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary 
Fund. 


Clarence C. "Koz" Kozminske 

Clarence C. "Koz" Kozminske, 89, of Mattawan, died Monday, November 20, 2006.  
Koz was born April 17, 1917 in Grand Rapids, the son of Joseph and Victoria (Koreleski) 
Kozminske.   He was a veteran of WW II and owned and operated the Rush Inn Bar.   
Koz was a member of St. John Bosco Church, St. Augustine Cathedral and a 4th Degree 
Member of the Knights of Columbus, Paw Paw.   Surviving members of his family 
include his wife of 25 years, Marilyn Kozminske; seven children, Sharon (Andy) 
Armstrong, of Flint, David (Aura) Kozminske, of Kalamazoo, James (Judy) Kozminske, 
of Mattawan, Patricia Kozminske, of Kalamazoo, Joseph Kozminske, of Kalamazoo, 
Connie Jo (Rick) Kerley, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, and Kathleen Margaret Kozminske, of 
Chicago, Illinois; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Dwana 
Kozminske, of Kalamazoo; and many nieces and nephews.   Koz was preceded in death 
by a son, Tom Kozminske; and by 12 siblings.   Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2006, at St. Augustine Cathedral 
followed by interment at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan.   To learn more about Koz, 
view his life story film and visit with family and friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the 
Life Story Funeral Homes, Betzler, Kalamazoo, Michigan (800) 822-7594, where a 
rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.   Following the burial, food and fellowship will be 
shared at the Cathedral Center.   To read Koz's complete Life Story, archive a memory, 
order flowers, upload photos or make a memorial contribution to Alzheimer's 
Association or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, please visit his personal web page 
at www.lifestorynet.com. 


Edward A. Hillaker 

Edward Albert Hillaker, 91, of Argyle, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, in 
Satchell's Christian Retirement Home in Caro.   He was born March 2, 1915 at home in 
Argyle Township to William and Elizabeth (Willerton) Hillaker. He married Belva Ann 
Phillips on March 6, 1937 in Belva's parents' home. She died April 12, 2004.   Ed was a 
dairy and crop farmer. He also worked for a time for Guerdon Industry in Marlette and 
several years for General Cable in Cass City. Ed was a member of Cass City First Baptist 
Church. He enjoyed visiting the stockyards every Tuesday, especially partaking in the 
pie. Ed enjoyed watching sports on television and he loved music.   Ed is survived by his 
children, Richard (Janet) Hillaker, of Port Huron, Jerry (Sharon) Hillaker, of Snover; 
grandchildren, Susan (Brian) Duda, Diane (Robert) Baur, Kristen (Steven) Coon, Sara 
(Tim) Ladd, Jennifer Hillaker; great grandchildren, Trevin, Kaylee, and Jacob Edward 
Ladd, Ryan Duda, Nolan and Kamdyn Coon; sister, Muriel Parrott, of Lazerne; brothers, 
Russell (Elaine) Hillaker, of Cass City, Lorn (June) Hillaker, of Cass City; sister-in-law, 
Thelma Phillips, of Decker; many nieces and nephews.   A funeral service will be at 11 
a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2006, in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, with the Rev. 
Eric Holmgren, of Cass City First Baptist Church, and the Rev. John Wood, of Corner 
Stone Baptist Church of Bay City, officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township 
Cemetery.   Active pallbearers for Mr. Hillaker will be Bill Ewald, Harold McAlpine, Joe 
Hillaker, Jack Hillaker, Gordon Patterson, Dale Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are Bob 
Baur, Steve Coon, Tim Ladd, Brian Duda, Mike Rae, Fred Pallas, and Maurice Adair.   
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the 
funeral home.   Memorials may be made to United Hospice of Marlette, Cass City, First 
Baptist Church, or the American Heart Association.   Family and friends may share 
memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 















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