George W. Willoughby
Mar 1, 2003
George W. Willoughby, age 55, retired Michigan State Trooper of Caseville, died Saturday, March 1, at his home from multiple heart and lung problems. He was born October 16, 1947 in Ann Arbor and grew up in Monroe with his parents, the late Harold and Doris Willoughby. After high school, he studied Chemical Engineering at Northern Michigan University on...
Arnold I Reibling
Feb 16, 2003
Arnold I. Reibling, age 81, Elkton area farmer died Sunday evening, February 16, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He was born June 13, 1922 at the home of his parents, the late Erwin and Lillian (Steinman) Reibling in Chandler Twp. On December 7, 1946, he was united in marriage to Goldie E. Buschlen at her parent’s home...
Ray C. Heckroth
Feb 11, 2003
Ray C. Heckroth, age 86, Gotts Corner area farmer, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 11, at Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. He was born to the late Charles and Minnie (Bleam) Heckroth on October 28, 1916 at home on the family farm in Chandler Twp. where he was also raised. He continued to farm there until his retirement...
Blanchard H. Bixler
Feb 9, 2003
BLANCHARD HERBERT BIXLER 1920 - 2003 Surrounded by his family, Blanchard H. Bixler, 82, pass away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, February 9, at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. He was born to the late Erwin and Melvina (Eicher) Bixler on March 6, 1920 on their farm two miles north of Elkton in Oliver Twp. He grew to love farming and it remained...
Edna C. Wakefield
Feb 5, 2003
Edna C. Wakefield, age 83, of Elkton, died Wednesday, February 5, at her home. She was born March 28, 1919, in Greensboro, NC to the late Lee and Pearl Coltrane. After high school, she attended Greensboro College receiving a bachelor’s degree in religious education and elementary education. On April 7, 1944, she was united in marriage to Bruce T....
Martha L. Bollinger
Feb 5, 2003
Martha “Marty” Bollinger age 73, of Caseville died Wednesday morning, February 5, at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born May 22, 1929 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Paul and Altha (Smith) Uelsmann. On July 3, 1947, she was united in marriage to Billy Bollinger in Cape Girardeau, MO. They...
Carl E. Schuette
Feb 1, 2003
Carl E. Schuette, age 76 of Elkton passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 1, of injuries received in an auto accident. Carl was born November 22, 1926 at the home of his parents the late Chris and Sophia (Bergman) Schuette in Oliver Twp. where he still lived. On February 7, 1948, he was united in marriage to Caroline Rosenthal...
Louise Dorothy Ann Krohn
Jan 31, 2003
Louise D. Krohn, age 98, of Elkton died Friday afternoon, January 31, at Willow Tree Haven, Gagetown while under hospice care. She was born October 31, 1904 at the home of her parents, the late William and Herlanda (Hoegy) Ewald in Oliver Twp. North of Elkton. Accept for the last several years she lived her entire life with in...
David Lee Isham
Jan 30, 2003
David Lee Isham, age 70, of Pinnebog, died Wednesday, January 30, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. He was born August 19, 1932, to the late Claude and Mini (Shoptaw) Isham in Winchester, IN. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving three years during the Korean Conflict. He then opened a jewerly store, Isham...
Agnes Gornowicz
Jan 20, 2003
Agnes G. Gornowicz, age 82, of Caseville, died Monday morning, January 20, at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. She was born January 29, 1919 to the late Peter and Frances (Miller) Wrobel. On November 7, 1936, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Gornowicz at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Frieburg. He preceded her in death in 1983. Surviving are her son,...
Marshall J. Dominick
Jan 19, 2003
Marshall “Mark” Dominick, age 92, of Lake Twp. died Sunday morning, January 19, at Huron Valley Medical Center near Pontiac. He was born July 10, 1910 in Tyre, south of Ubly, to the late Joseph and Martha (Gornowicz) Dominick and grew up on the family farm. Mr. Dominick moved to the Detroit area in the late 20’s because there...
Mary Theresa "Teri" Quinn
Jan 15, 2003
Mary Theresa “Teri” Quinn age 45, of Kalamazoo died Wednesday, January 15, at her home while under hospice care. She was born July 1, 1957 in Pigeon to Robert and Mary K. (Cherry) Quinn. Teri grew up in Caseville and was a 1975 graduate of Caseville High School. She played basketball for Lake Superior State College, then transferred to...
Larry W. Shuff
Jan 14, 2003
Larry W. Shuff, age 55, of Bad Axe, died, Tuesday, January 14, 2003. He was born January 8, 1948 in Oakhill, OH to the late Clifford and Florence (Vititoe) Shuff and grew up in the Elkton area. He was united in marriage to Georgene Schmittdiel October 8, 1983. Larry enjoyed country music, working in the yard, family, friends, and...
Waldron A. Knechtel
Jan 10, 2003
Waldron A. “SIM” Knechtel, age 87, of Pigeon, formerly of Elkton, died Friday morning, January 10, at Scheurer Hospital. He was born October 18, 1915, in Oliver Twp. to the late Solomon and Elizabeth (Schlotzhauser) Knechtel. On January 14, 1939, he was united in marriage to Verdalee Bouck in Berne, IN. After high school he took a job at...
Elsie L. Posade
Jan 10, 2003
Elsie L. Posade, age 86, of Elkton died Friday evening, January 10, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 24, 1916 in Detroit to the late Emanuel and Lydia (Stecker) Forster and moved with her family to Huron County in her teens. On May 14, 1932, she was united in marriage to Berthold Posade at...
Renee Ann Hillerman
Jan 5, 2003
Renee A. Hillerman, age 72, of Bad Axe long time resident of Port Austin died Sunday evening at Bay Medical Center, Bay City. She was born April 9, 1930 in London, England to the late Edward and Irene (Wickes) Drew. She met Donald A Hillerman while he was in the service stationed in England. He was returned to the...
Amy J. Heiden
Jan 1, 2003
Amy J. Heiden age 49, of Elkton passed away Wednesday, January 1st at her home in Elkton after a long illness. She was born Nov. 16, 1953, in Kingsport, Tenn., to Dorothy (Greene) Gwaldis and the late James P. Gwaldis and was raised in the small town of Big Stone Gap, Va., deep in the mountains of southwest Virginia....
Duane J. Dunn
Dec 30, 2002
Duane J. Dunn, age 73, of Elkton died Monday afternoon, December 30, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility. He was born March 3, 1929 in Bay City to the late Harry and Agnes (VanWert) Dunn. After serving in the US Army Duane moved to Elkton and worked at his dad’s service station at the corner of N. Main...
Donald "Hoppie" Bruce
Dec 29, 2002
Donald W. “Hoppie” Bruce age 49, of Elkton died Sunday afternoon, December 29, at his home after a long battle with health problems. He was born May 28, 1953 in Bad Axe to Jack Bruce and the late Bernadine (Gelnaw) Bruce. Don grew up in Chandler Twp north of Elkton and graduated from Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School in 1971....
Anthony "Andy Or Tony" Kolter
Dec 19, 2002
Anthony “Andy” Kolter age 84, of Caseville died Thursday morning, December 19, at Berti’s Nest AFC Home, Bay Port while under hospice care. He was born February 23, 1918 in Detroit to the late Anthony and Mary (Wallace) Kolter. On July 22, 1942, he was united in marriage to Patricia DeBeau in Baltimore, MD. Andy served in the US...
