HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

Local obituaries for the week beginning February 25, 2007


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Sunday, February 25, 2007 – No obituaries reported


Monday, February 26, 2007


Frances A. Briolat

Frances A. Briolat, 82, of Cass City, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 
Tendercare, Cass City.   Frances was born March 9, 1924 in Siegel Township, the 
daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Makowski) Klebba. On September 16, 1941, she 
married Clemence Briolat in Parisville. He passed away on November 15, 1992. Frances 
was a lifelong resident of Cass City,   She attended Duda Country School, worked at 
Tusco, Hamill Manufacturing, and Provincial House, all in Cass City, and enjoyed 
gardening.   Frances is survived by her children, Marion (Larry) White, of Saginaw, 
Marvin (Tracy) Briolat, of Davison, Gloria (David) Michalski, of Ubly, Yvonne (Garry) 
Edzik, of Cass City, and Loretta (Marvin) Smalley, of Ruth;16 grandchildren; 22 great 
grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Rita 
Judd, a great grandson, Duane Benjamin, and brothers, Martin, Joe, John and Frank.   A 
Funeral Mass was conducted on Saturday, February 24, 2007, at St. Pancratius Catholic 
Church, Cass City, with Fr. Steve Fillion as celebrant. Burial was in Elkland Township 
Cemetery.   Thabet Funeral Home, Cass City, handled the arrangements. 


Norbert Frank Grifka

Norbert Frank Grifka, 80, of Troy and formerly of Minden City and Hazel Park, died 
Friday, February 23, 2007.   He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Nordquist) 
Grifka; loving father of Linda Distlerath (Richard) and John Grifka (Laura) and their 
children, Blake and Jillian Talbot; brother of Ray Grifka (Ruth), Irene Maurer (Jim), Rita 
Oberski and Bernice Gryczka (Jack).   A funeral service was conducted today, Monday, 
February 26, 2007, at Price Funeral Home, Troy. Interment was at White Chapel 
Memorial Cemetery, Troy.   Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Online 
register book at www.pricefuneralhome.net. 


Gerald I. Smith

Gerald I. Smith, 69, of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, February 23, 2007, at his home 
following a short illness.   He was born December 31, 1937 in Port Hope, son of the late 
Harold and Helen (Bucholtz-Chaplinski) Schmidt Sr.   He married Shirley Leppek on 
February 10, 1984 in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2001.   Mr. 
Smith was employed by General Cable, Chrysler, and Active Industries before his 
retirement.   His interests included playing the lottery, fishing, playing cards, gardening, 
making crafts and spending time with his family and friends.   He is survived by three 
daughters, Virginia Gates and her husband, of Florida, Sherri Brenner, of Sterling 
Heights, and Isabella Talaski, of Bad Axe; two sons, Captain Gerald Smith Jr., and his 
wife, Olena, of Virginia, and John Smith and his wife, Amy, of Clio; and seven 
grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Smith Jr., Frederick 
Smith, and Wallace Smith; one sister, Betty Zick.   In keeping with his wishes, there will 
be no service or visitation. Arrangements are being handled by the Kaufman Funeral 
Home in Bad Axe. 


Sharon A. Smith

Sharon A. Smith, 34, of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, February 23, 2007, at Bay 
Regional Medical Center in Bay City.   She was born May 14, 1972 in Pigeon to the late 
Robert and Diane (Vuillemot) Smith. Sharon was a resident of Bad Axe who enjoyed 
visiting with her family and friends.   She is survived by two uncles, Earl Vuillemot, of 
Bad Axe, and John (Ruth) Vuillemot, of Elkton; three aunts, Elaine Vuillemot, of Bad 
Axe, Rosie Blackstock, of Flushing, and Pearl Bucholz, of Bad Axe; and many cousins, 
nieces, and nephews.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 
2007, at the MacAlpine Chapel in Bad Axe. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on 
Monday, and 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in the Verona 
Cemetery. 


Cecil A. Vaughn

Cecil A. Vaughn, 86, of Sebewaing, passed away Friday, February 23, 2007, at his home. 
Born in West Liberty, Kentucky on June 1, 1920, he was the son of the late William 
Bruce and Sarah Jane (Ison) Vaughn.   Cecil and Clevia Leota (Sally) Hamm were united 
in marriage on July 13, 1946 in Flint.   He was an employee of General Motors retiring in 
1977 after working for 30 years at the Chevrolet V-8 Plant. He moved to Sebewaing in 
1977. He enjoyed watching western movies, gardening, bowling, fishing, cooking and 
eating.   Surviving are two daughters, Rinda Lewis, of Swartz Creek, and Vivian Brophy 
and her husband, Robert, of Cadillac; five grandchildren, Brian (Angie) Compton, Amy 
Huffman, Najatta Miller, Chuck (Kelly) Miller, and Sherri Bardlett; great grandchildren, 
Nichole Compton, Sarah Huffman, Natosha Compton, Lance Huffman, Jessica and David 
Rejewski, Madisyn and Maressa Miller; one brother, James Vaughn, of Bay City; and 
several nieces and nephews.   A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 
26, 2007, in the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing, with the Rev. Chris Hooton 
officiating. Burial will be in the Assembly of God Cemetery, Sebewaing.   Funeral 
arrangements are being handled by Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. 


Margot "Susie" Yaroch

Margot "Susie" Yaroch, 77, of Port Austin, died Saturday, February 24, 2007, at her 
home.   She was born November 23, 1929 in Augsburg, Germany, daughter of the late 
Anton and Auguste (Vath) Steigleder.   Margot married Melvin Yaroch on May 21, 1956 
in St. Michael's Catholic Church in Port Austin.   Margot is survived by her husband, 
Melvin; six children, Oskar (Linda) Yaroch, of Kinde, Mario Yaroch, of Wixom, El Roy 
(Donna) Yaroch, of Commerce Township, Monica Cucchiara, of Sand Point, Bonita 
(Ron) Barbiera, of Macomb Township, and Renee Yaroch, of Detroit; seven 
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kim, and Michael Yaroch, Maria and Vincenzo Cucchiara and 
Colton and Sierra Yaroch; and two great grandchildren, Blake and Meya Cucchiara.   
Cremation will take place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service 
will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Knoblock 
Funeral Home in Kinde. 


Tuesday, February 27, 2007


Robert Lee Pitcole I

Robert Lee Pitcole I, 89, of Caseville, died Sunday, February 25, 2007, at Huron County 
Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe of pulmonary disease.   Born July 14, 1917 in Erie, 
Pennsylvania, Bob was the only child of Frank and Irene (Sittinger) Pitcole.   Bob served 
in the U.S. Navy in World War II aboard the USS California.   Bob married Barbara 
Watters, of Taylor, on October 29, 1967 in Detroit. He retired from Madison Electric of 
Detroit in 1984. In 1987, Bob and Barb moved from Sterling Heights to Caseville.   He 
was a member of the Caseville Eagles No. 3690, St. Roch Catholic Church, and a former 
member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies and interests include golfing, fishing, 
card playing and sports.   Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Robert II 
(Hazel), of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, Lawrence (Ellen), of Fenton, and Susan (Joel) Casey, 
of Sterling Heights; grandchildren, Kevin, Christine, Jason, Ross, Brian, Mary, Megan 
and Colin; great grandchildren, Emily, Adam, Aidan, Ren, Sam, Jacob and Alex; 
stepchildren, Michael, Patrick and Kevin Perino; stepgrandchildren, Michael, Jenna, 
Susan, Jackie, Danny, Brian and Mark; and the mother of his children, Dorothy M. 
Pitcole (nee Nentwig).   He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey.   A Memorial Mass 
will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, 
with Fr. Kenneth Yaroch presiding. Military honors will be provided by the Caseville 
American Legion.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Caseville American 
Legion. Condolences may be shared online at www.cfcCaseville.com. 


Rita M. Susalla

Rita M. Susalla, 82, of Bad Axe and Ruth, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2007, at 
the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.   Rita was born September 10, 1924 
in Ruth to the late Patrick and Minnie (Sadro) Coyne. She married Raymond H. Susalla 
on November 29, 1941 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in 
death on January 5, 1972.   Rita resided in Ruth her whole life and was a graduate of the 
SS. Peter and Paul Elementary School. She was a lifelong parishioner at SS. Peter and 
Paul Catholic Church in Ruth where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She 
enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing cards, especially euchre, crafting and visiting with 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Rita is survived by two daughters, Sandra 
Drews, of Bad Axe, and Bonnie Susalla, of Ruth; one son, Raymond Susalla and his wife, 
Connie, of Harbor Beach; 10 grandchildren, Lynn, R.T., Tracey, Jay, Brad, Missy, Jill, 
Eric, Nicole and Aaron; 10 great grandchildren, Sarah, Ashlyn, Brian, Emily, Rachel, 
Dru, Abbi, Megan, Trevor and Ellen; several stepgreat grandchildren; and one daughter-
in-law, Marie Susalla, of Cass City.   She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald 
Susalla Sr.; one grandson, Eddie Drews; one son-in-law, Edward Drews; three brothers; 
and one sister.  The funeral Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 
28, 2007, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. The Rev. T.J. Fleming, pastor of 
Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach, will officiate. Burial will be 
in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in the spring.   Visitation will be from 1:30 
to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly and from 10 to 11 
a.m. on Wednesday at the church. There will be a Christian Mothers' rosary at 3 p.m. on 
Tuesday at the funeral home. 


Wednesday, February 28, 2007



Rev. Adolf M. Bickel

The Rev. Adolf M. Bickel, 86, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, 
February 25, 2007, at the Fulton Manor, Wauseon, Ohio.   He was born July 14, 1920 in 
Birch Run to the late Rev. Fred and Lydia (Hetzner) Bickel.   On July 29, 1948, he 
married Irene E. Goertz and she preceded him in death on November 27, 1999.   On 
March 25, 1934, the Rev. Bickel publicly confessed his faith in the rite of confirmation in 
the St. John Lutheran Church where his father was pastor. He attended high school at the 
Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw. Later he attended Concordia College in Fort 
Wayne, Indiana and graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri on 
January 17, 1945. His first call was to Emmaus Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran 
Church of Sexsmith and Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He was ordained and installed 
as pastor there in April 1945.   In 1948, he accepted a call to be pastor of St. Stephens 
Lutheran Church in Shelby and Our Savior Lutheran Church of Hart. In 1956, he 
accepted a call to be pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Kilmanagh. In 1965, he 
accepted the call to St. John Lutheran Church, Freedom Township, Henry County, Ohio. 
In April 1979, he retired as pastor but continued in visitation of the shut-ins.   During his 
last year of life, he resided at Country View Haven Nursing Home, rural Napoleon, Ohio, 
where he served as chaplain.   He was a founding member of the German Lutheran 
Heritage Association. He held several Ohio District Church offices and also authored two 
books, "The Emigrant" and "Our Founding Father."   He is survived by three sons, Jim 
(Paula) Bickel, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Brian (Lori) Bickel, of Napoleon, Ohio, and 
Ken (Gail) Bickel, of St. Louis, Missouri; and daughter, Sharon (Carey) Damman, of 
Napoleon, Ohio; three brothers, Herman (Helen) Bickel, of Victoria, British Columbia, 
Canada, Eldor (Dorothy) Bickel, of Lansing, and Kurt (Betty) Bickel, of Convoy, Ohio; 
one sister, Elvira (Walter) Neumeyer, of Lapeer; 11 grandchildren; and three great 
grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years of marriage; 
and three brothers Victor, Ottomar and Lester Bickel.   Services will be at 2 p.m. on 
Thursday, March 1, 2007, at St. John Lutheran Church, Freedom Township, Henry 
County, Ohio, with the Rev. Stephen Niermann officiating. Interment will follow in the 
church cemetery.   Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Snyder-Wesche Funeral Home, 
Napoleon, Ohio, and from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service onThursday at the 
church.   Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund, LCMS 
Joint Seminary Fund, or to a charity of the donor's choice. 


Norman G. Clayton

Norman G. Clayton, 79, of Dwight Township, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2007, 
at his home.   He was born Feb. 27, 1927 in Geneva, New York to the late Leslie and 
Georgia (James) Clayton.  He was united in marriage to Florence Emerson-Ruark on 
November 4, 1984 in Port Austin.   Mr. Clayton was a resident of Dwight Township 
since 1969. He was a veteran of World War II Army Air Corp where he served in the 
Merchant Marines for one year and three years as Radio Operator Corporal. He attended 
Milwaukee School of Engineering and was employed 36 years as a heating and cooling 
contractor for the Defense Department. He was a member of the Kinde Presbyterian 
Church and the American Legion in Port Austin. He participated in Bluewater Youth for 
Christ and volunteered at church. From 1972 to 1980, he was a Scout Master and member 
of Committee Troop 587. Norman enjoyed tinkering around home and visiting with his 
family and friends.   He is survived by his wife, Florence, of Dwight Township; one son, 
Leslie (Michele) Clayton, of Alma; one daughter, Judith (Duane) Emlinger, of Ionia; one 
stepson, David (Julie) Ruark, of Lansing; one stepdaughter, Beth (Dane) Bezemek, of 
Davisburg; one brother, Robert (Patricia) Clayton, of Tucson, Arizona; 12 grandchildren, 
Erik Emlinger, T. Chalmers Clayton, Addison Clayton, Talmon Clayton, Victoria 
Clayton, Nicole Clayton, Erin Ruark, Ian Ruark, Allen Bezemek, Emily Bezemek, 
Danielle Bezemek and Kathleen Bezemek; and several nieces and nephews.   He was 
preceded in death by an infant daughter, Vicky Lyn Clayton; and an infant 
granddaughter, Anna Ruark.   A funeral service will be at noon on Thursday, March 1, 
2007, at the Kinde Presbyterian Church. The Rev. David Freeland will officiate.   
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde 
and from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Forest Hill 
Cemetery in Ann Arbor.   Memorials may be offered to the Kinde Presbyterian Church or 
the Family Discretionary Fund.


Mary I. Day

Mary I. Day, 93, of Grand Blanc and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Monday, 
February 26, 2007, at her home in Grand Blanc.   She was born February 17, 1914 in 
Huron Township, daughter of the late George and Margaret (McDonald) Day.   She was a 
member of the RLDS church, and taught in New River and Kipper Schools in Huron 
County. She taught four years in Walnut Lake School in West Bloomfield Township in 
Oakland County. She received her bachelor's degree in Home Economics, and worked as 
an "Electric Living Adviser" for Detroit Edison, retiring in 1975. She was a volunteer at 
the Huron Medical Care Facility, a charter member of the Bad Axe Business and 
Professional Women's Club, a member of the Bad Axe Historical Society, and the 
Interfaith Council "Clothe a Child Project."   She is survived by several nieces and 
nephews.   She was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Murdoch and Sherman 
Day; and three sisters, Elizabeth Fabian, Helen Fuller and Beatrice Day.   A funeral 
service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Kaufman Funeral 
Home in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Elder Dale Day. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery.    
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 
11 a.m. on Thursday at the Kaufman Funeral Home. 


Francis Edward VanHorn

Francis E. VanHorn, 91, of Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Kingston, died Monday, 
February 26, 2007, in Hospice House, Bradenton, Florida.   He was born March 12, 1915 
in Kingston Township to John Edward and Lillian (Silvernail) VanHorn.   He married 
Letitia Tallman on June 17, 1939 in Deford. She died October 11, 1991. He then married 
Laura M. Morrison on October 24, 1992 in Bradenton, Florida. She died October 7, 1998.   
Francis retired from the Department of Mental Health Wajamega (Caro Regional Center) 
after 30 years of work as a nurse attendant. He also farmed for over 30 years. Francis was 
an active member of the Free Methodist Church, the Deford United Methodist Church 
and the Bayshore Nazarene Church in Bradenton, Florida. He enjoyed music and 
photography. He was cared for by Laura's daughter, Sandra Peterson, in his last few 
years.   Francis is survived by his stepdaughters, Sandra Peterson, of Bradenton, Florida, 
and Connie Borden, of Massachusetts; stepgranddaughters, Kellie (Lance) Karpp and 
Holly (James) Goodin; stepgreat grandchildren, Kayla, Sydney, Lainey, Alex, Mattie and 
Grant; sisters, Naomi (Robert) Barber, of Roscommon, and Geraldine (Howard) Conely, 
of Mayville; sister-in-law, Gladys VanHorn, of Deford, Juanita VanHorn, of Bradenton; 
and many nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by an infant son, Francis Jr.; 
sisters, Mildred Trisch, Emma Jane Schiele, and Arlene Peterson; brothers, Theodore 
VanHorn and Alvin VanHorn; brother-in-law, Harold Peterson.   A funeral service will 
be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2007, in Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, 
with the Rev. Paul Donelson, of Cass City United Methodist Church, officiating. 
Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery, Kingston. A memorial service will be conducted 
in Bradenton, Florida at a future date.   Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at 
Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston. Memorials may be made to World Gospel Missions of 
Marion, Indiana. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the 
family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 


Pearl L. Zaleski

Pearl L. Zaleski, 65, of Owendale, passed away Monday, February 26, 2007, at St. 
Mary's Medical Center of Saginaw following a short illness.   She was born March 22, 
1941 to the late Claude and Ila (Gotham) Sherman in Unionville.   Pearl married Anthony 
Zaleski on July 22, 1961 in St. Columbkille Church of Ubly. He preceded her in death on 
March 22, 2006.   Pearl loved playing bingo, working in her flower garden, and being 
around her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   She 
is survived by her children, Joe Zaleski and his wife, Dawn, of Owendale, Christine 
Powell, of Owendale, Beverly McCreedy and her husband, Keith, of Pigeon, Steven 
Zaleski and his wife, Alice, of Gagetown, and Mark Zaleski and his wife, Teri, of 
Gagetown; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nine brothers and sisters, Hazel 
(Glen) Abbe, Ernie (Shirley) Sherman, Bonnie (Leo) Fischer, Rosemary (Gary) Drews, 
Joyce (Frank) Spencer, Gloria (Mike) Buchinger, Linda (Oscar) Schmidt, Gail (Mike) 
Osborn, and Leroy (Stella) Sherman; and several nieces and nephews.   A Funeral Mass 
for Pearl will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2007, in the St. Columbkille Catholic 
Church of Sheridan Corners with Fr. Joe Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the 
church cemetery.   Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today in the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral 
Home of Sebewaing and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. on Thursday 
in the church. 


Thursday, March 1, 2007 – No obituaries reported


Friday, March 2, 2007


Debra Rae Hill (Serviss) Anczewski

Debra Rae Hill (Serviss) Anczewski, 54, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, February 25, 
2007, at her home.   She was born February 22, 1953 in Bay City, daughter of Ray and 
Darlene (Hill) Serviss.   She was the dearest mother of Shawn Anczewski, of Caseville, 
Jodi (Greg) Donahue, of New York, Jason Anczewski and his companion, Megan Dufty, 
of Caseville, and Nicholas Kruchkow, of Bay City; she leaves behind her best friend, 
Gregory Kruchkow, of Bay City. She was the devoted grandmother of Meagan and 
Courtney Luce, of New York; the beloved daughter of Darlene Serviss; the loving sister 
of Daryl "Buck" Hill, of Caseville; fond aunt of Jamie and Sheila Ilah; and great aunt of 
Ashton. Debra was preceded in death by her father, Ray, in 1976.   In accordance with 
Debra's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at 5 
p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home East, 955 Pine 
Road, Essexville, (www.stapishcederberg.com). Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the 
time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.   Those planning an expression of 
sympathy are asked to consider the wishes of the Anczewski family. 


Helen J. Ignash

Helen J. Ignash, 88, of Port Austin, died Thursday, March 1, 2007. at Huron Medical 
Center in Bad Axe.   She was born January 27, 1919 in Port Austin to the late Michael 
and Mary (Zimpkoski) Sosnoski.   She married Raymond Ignash on October 28, 1938 at 
St. Michael's Catholic Church in Port Austin. He preceded her in death on September 30, 
1967.   Helen was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Port Austin, Holy 
Rosary Sodality and American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, 
dancing and watching the Detroit Tigers. She also loved spending time with her family 
and friends.   She is survived by three children, James Ignash, of Evart, Karl and his wife, 
Judy, of Bad Axe and Mary Ellen and her husband, Matt Babcock, of Port Austin; four 
grandchildren, Ann (Dean) Weeks, of Big Rapids, Jennifer (Phillip) Pressotto, of White 
House, Tennessee, Karen Ignash, of Waterford, and Amy Ignash, of Freeland; three great 
grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one brother, Raymond (Gustavia) Sosnoski, of 
Bad Axe; one sister, Agnes, of Port Austin; two sisters-in-law, Vera Sosnoski, of Bad 
Axe, Dolly Sosnoski, of Port Austin; and several nieces and nephews.   She was preceded 
in death by one daughter, Elaine Mary Ignash; six brothers, Florian, Stanley, Sylvester, 
Edwin, Michael and Harold Sosnoski; two sisters, Gertrude Knoblock and Irene 
Koroleski.   A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2007, at 
St. Michael's Catholic Church in Port Austin. Father Robert Paré, pastor, will officiate. 
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Dwight Township. 
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde and 
from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday in the church. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday 
followed by a rosary led by Holy Rosary Sodality at the funeral home. 


Irene S. Koneczny

Irene S. Koneczny, 91, of Caseville, died suddenly, Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 
Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.   A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 
2007, at St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville.   Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. 
on Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville.   A complete obituary will 
appear in Monday's Huron Daily Tribune. 


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