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Charles Edward Ruhlman, age 58, of Imlay City died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the United Hospice Residence of Marlette, MI. Chuck was born October 23, 1959 in Mt. Clemens, MI. He is the son of the late Anthony J. and the late Alvera Caroline (Kaltz) Ruhlman. Chuck grew up and lived most of his life in and around Imlay City.   Chuck was a 1980 graduate of Imlay City High School.  Right out of high school, Chuck went to work for the Imlay City Big Boy Restaurant, he worked there for 10 years. He worked at Mancino's Pizza in Lapeer for 15 years. Chuck also worked at Growth and Opportunity in Lapeer for a couple of years.  Chuck is survived by: three sisters: Mary Ann (& Jeff) Siegler of Imlay City, Beth (& Tony) Zappella of Imlay City, and Dolores "Do" (& Bob) VanDenBerg of Imlay City: three brothers: Pat (& Carol) Ruhlman of New Haven, Jerry (& April) Ruhlman of Imlay City, and Vince (& Lori) Ruhlman of Englewood, FL; and special friends: Joe (& Betsy) Charbeneau of Imlay City. Chuck is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents: Anthony and Alvera Ruhlman.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI. Reverend Father Paul Ward will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Imlay City.  The family will be available for visiting from 2-5 & 6-8 pm Tuesday, May 29 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI and from 9 am - 10 am Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI.  Those wishing to make memorial contributions may direct them to United Hospice of Marlette. Please be sure to sign our on-line register book at muirbrothersfh.com

Fr. Richard M. Schmidberger age 87 formerly of Brown City died April 17, 2018.  He was born in Detroit June 1, 1930 to Paul and Helen Schmidberger.  He attended Maryknoll-Glenn Ellyn and Maryknoll-New York Seminaries.
Fr. Schmidberger was ordained June 8, 1957 in Maryknoll, N.Y.  His first assignment was as a Maryknoll Priest in La Paz, Boliva where he served for 14 years.  He then served as an associate pastor at St. Genevieve Parish, Livonia (!969-72); and St. Mark Parish, Warren (1972-73).  He returned to St. Genevieve Parish as an associate pastor (1973-77), and in 1977 was appointed as an associate pastor at St. Gabriel Parish in southwest Detroit.  That year Fr. Schmidberger was incardinated into the Archdiocese of Detroit.
In 1980, he was named temporary associate pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish in Monroe.  He became pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Temperance in 1981.  In 1986, Fr. Schmidberger was named pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Capac.  He served as vicar of the Thumb Vicariate (1986-89).
He was pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Lapeer (1987-90),  and St. Henry Parish, Lincoln Park (1990-96).  In 1996 Fr. Schmidberger became pastor of St. Mary Parish in Burnside Township as well as Sacred Heart Mission in Brown City and served threr until he was granted senior priest status in 2000.  From 2004-07, Fr. Schmidberger served as administrator of Sacred Heart Mission and was very instrumental in the building of the new church Brown City.
He was preceded in death by a cousin Jacquline Murphy.



 Richard Carl Sasseen( November 19, 1940 - March 30, 2018 )
Richard Sasseen, age 77, of Imlay City, Michigan (formerly of Romeo)  died Friday, March 30, 2018 at McLaren Lapeer Region of Lapeer, MI.  Richard Carl Sasseen was born November 19, 1940 in Detroit, MI. He is the son of the late Carl and the late Petronella Helen (Salasevicus) Sasseen. He grew up in Romeo.  He was a graduate of Romeo High School, Class of 1958.   Richard married Nancy Jeanne Wylin on September 10, 1960 in Armada, Michigan.  Richard was the owner of Rich Tool in Romeo; he was a Machine Builder.  Rich Tool also operated a business in Imlay City for a few years.  He also ran an excavation business in Romeo.  Richard was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus in Imlay City.   He is survived by: his wife: Nancy Jeanne Sasseen; his daughter: Kimberly Sue Sasseen of Imlay City, MI;  sons: Michael G. Sasseen of Washington, MI and Timothy R. (& Meredith) Sasseen of Del Mar, CA, MI;  sisters: Cathy Kopp of Clinton Twp., MI and Susan Troia of Detroit, MI;  brothers: Michael Sasseen of Romeo, MI, Carl Sasseen of Chillicothe, MO and David Sasseen of Lapeer, MI,; He also is survived by:  two grandchildren: Korie and Ocean;  one great-grandchild:  Zooey.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents;  a brother: Donald Sasseen; and an infant sister.   There are no memorial services scheduled at this time.  Please be sure to sign our on-line register book at muirbrothersfh.com
 

 VITTORINI, Antonio Giovanni Passed away peacefully January 2, 2018 at the age of 63 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Sue (Abbruzzese) for 41 cherished years. Loving father of Antonio Rocco (Evita) and Joseph (Laura).
Proud grandfather of Valentino, Cristiano, Marco & Mia. Dearest son of the late Rocco and late Rosina. Dear brother of Delfina (Claudio) Liegghio and the late Luigi (Anna Maria).
Son in-law of Mamie and the late Joseph Abbruzzese. Brother in-law of Anna Marie (Giovanni) LoIacono and Anthony (Mary) Abbruzzese. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
State Secretary for the State of Michigan Knights of Columbus, over 30 years of service for General Motors, Past President of the GM Club, Past Faithful Navigator of 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Past District Deputy and Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus. Member of the Mazara Club, Abruzzese Club and International Order of the Alhambra. However, the most important of Antonio's accomplishments was the love for his family and his grandchildren, they were truly the light of his life.

Visitation Thurs. 3-9pm, Friday 2-9pm Rosary Friday 7:00pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township) 54880 Van Dyke @ 25 Mile Rd. Instate Sat. 11:30am at St. Therese of Lisieux Church 48115 Schoenherr (N. of 21 Mile Rd.) until Mass, 12:00pm. Entombment Resurrection.

Robert “Bob” Campbell, age 86, of Almont, Michigan, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at The Pines of Lapeer.  Robert Russell Campbell was born September 14, 1931 in Detroit, MI. He is the son of the late Harley and the late Irene (Ciscke) Campbell. He grew up in Warren and Detroit, MI and attended Northeastern High School.  He married Nancy Lee Goline on April 28, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. They lived in the Warren area until 1987, when they moved to Almont, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, June 30, 2009.  Bob proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was employed by General Motors as a pipefitter in the Hydromatic / Power Train Division. Bob retired from GM in 1994 after 30 years.  Bob enjoyed watching western television shows, fishing, and going out to eat. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus: Our Lady Queen of Peace Council 4556 in Imlay City and the Cardinal Mooney Assembly 2032 in Utica.  He is survived by his son: Eric Robert Campbell of Dryden, MI; his sister-in-law: Barbara (& Julius) Pietras of Dryden, MI; and many nieces and nephews.  Bob was preceded in death by his wife: Nancy Campbell; and his son: Steven Michael Campbell.  

James J. Konarski, Sr., age 82, of Capac, Michigan died Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Oakland Campus in Pontiac, MI.  James Joseph Konarski was born August 16, 1935 in Dearborn, MI. He is the son of the late Joseph and the late Theodosa (Roszczewski) Konarski. James attended school in both Romeo and Almont.   He married Barbara Jessie White on February 25, 1956 in Romeo, Michigan.  They lived in Romeo, moved to Imlay City, and retired to Alpena before moving back to the Capac area.   James retired from the Ford Motor Proving Grounds in Romeo after 30 years.  He was a Performance – Specialty Test Driver. James also had a dairy farm in the Imlay City area for many years and worked in his spare time with the Konarski Brothers building homes.  He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City and was a member of the 4th Degree Council of the Knights of Columbus in Utica.   James is survived by: his wife: Barbara Jessie (White) Konarski; his sons: James J.  (& Sharon) Konarski, II of Emmett, MI and Edward W. (& Shelly) Konarski of Emmett, MI; brothers: Mick (& Kathy) Konarski, Tom (& Lidya) Konarski and John (& Karen) Konarski.  He also is survived by: grandchildren: William (& Elene) Konarski and Elizabeth (& Aaron) Rivard; and great-grandchildren:  Isabella Konarski, Dennis Rivard, Wyatt Konarski, Ryan Rivard, John Rivard, & Anthony Rivard. James was preceded in death by: his parents: Joseph & Theodosa Konarski; and his sister: Mary Ann Malburg.   A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, Michigan.  Reverend Father Paul Ward will officiate.  A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI. Burial will follow in McCafferty Cemetery, Romeo, Michigan.   The family will be available for visitation 2 - 5  &  6 - 8 pm Tuesday, October 24 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI and from 9 - 10 am Wednesday, October 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI.  Be sure to sign our on-line register book at muirbrotheresfh.com

Vincent McDermott, age 83, of Imlay Imlay City, Michigan died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at McLaren Lapeer Region of Lapeer, MI. Vincent Francis McDermott was born December 27, 1933 in Detroit, MI. He is the son of the late Vincent Edward and the late Blanch Catherine (Malone) McDermott. Vince graduated from high school in Detroit. Vince served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. He married Marcella Betty Bader on April 16, 1955 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Detroit, Michigan.  Vince worked for the Ford Motor Company for 30 + years. He was a millwright. He worked at the VanDyke and Mound Axle Plants and at the Sterling Heights Trim Plant. He retired from Ford Motor Company in the early 1980's. Vince was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. When he was able, he sang in the choir. Vince was a long time member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus in Imlay City.  He is survived by his wife: Marcella (Bader) McDermott of Imlay City; two daughters: Catherine McDermott of Dawsonville, GA and Linda (& Jerry) Patty of Imlay City, MI; four sons: Michael McDermott of Cass City, MI, Vincent (& Hope) McDermott of Casco Twp., MI, Martin (& Tammie) McDermott of Allenton, MI and Joseph McDermott of Marlette, MI; a brother-in-law: Joseph (& Dena) Bader of Romulus, MI. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents: Vincent and Catherine McDermott; an infant sister; and a granddaughter: Brooke Elizabeth McDermott.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, April 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI with the Rev. Fr. Paul Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Imlay City on Wednesday afternoon. A Knights of Columbus Rosary and prayer service will be held 7:00 pm on April 18, 2017 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI.  The family will be available for visiting hours will be from 3 - 5 & 6 - 8 pm Monday, April 17 and from 1-5 & 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 18. at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI and from 9 – 10 am Wednesday, April 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Imlay City. 

Catherine Ann Kreiner, a baptized child of God, age 86, of Brown City, MI went to be with her Lord Thursday, January 5, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Monday, January 9, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Burnside Twp., North Branch, MI with Father Mark Prill officiating.
The family will receive visitors from 4 – 8 PM Saturday, January 7, 2017 and 1 – 8 PM Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, MI and 10 AM until time of service at the Church on Monday
A Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will be held at 6 PM Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.
Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Burnside.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund or the givers choice.
Catherine was born June 4, 1930 in Centerline, MI, daughter of the late Henry and Alvera (Grobbel) Ruhlman. She graduated from North Branch High School with the Class of 1948. Catherine married Clare Kreiner April 19, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and they were married 62 years until his death December 27, 2012. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a past member of the Altar Society. Catherine loved spending time with family, friends and her church family. She enjoyed playing cards and tending to her flower gardens.
Catherine is survived by her children, Bernadette Perales of Brown City, Monica Liblong of Marlette, Theresa (Gary) Lipka of Marlette, Tom (Sue) Kreiner of Sunfield, Gert (Dan) Zyrowski of North Branch, Ann (Rick) Reinelt of Vassar, Virginia (Bill) Ankley of North Branch, Elizabeth (Walt) Musiel of Marlette, William (Marie) Kreiner of Brown City, Frances (Vic) Guerrero of North Branch, Gerald (Becky) Kreiner of Marlette, Ben Kreiner of North Branch, Mary (Paul) Pytleski of Brown City, Joan (Larry) Guildi of North Branch, Ron Kreiner of North Branch; six brothers and sisters, Lucille Schank of North Branch, Irene (Joe) Vohs of Centerline, Tom Ruhlman of North Branch, Pat (Joanne) Ruhlman of North Branch, Dolores (Seth) Griffin of North Branch, Gertrude (Vern) Steele of Clifford; 61 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clare Martin Kreiner; brothers and sisters, Joan Hagemeister, Anthony Ruhlman, Robert Ruhlman, Mary Bentz and baby sister Monica; and grandchildren, James Kreiner, Dana Zyrowski and Jeremy Zyrowski.

Kenneth E. White, age 73, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016. Beloved Husband of Joyce, recently celebrating 50 wonderful years of marriage on September 23, 2016; Loving Father of Susan (Darrin) Walters, Linda White-Robinson and Jeffrey (Marisa) White; Dear Grandfather of Zachary, Tyler, Allysun, Isaiah, Samantha and James. Ken is survived by Sister-in-Law Jacqueline, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother William Mount. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Forrestal from 1961 to 1963. Ken retired from the GM Tech Center after 30 loyal years. He enjoyed working on cars and along with his wife, were NASCAR enthusiasts. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Ken loved spending time with his immediate and extended family. He will be missed and cherished by all. Visitation Monday, October 17, 2016 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a 7:00 pm prayer service at Kaul Funeral Home 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. Funeral instate Tuesday, October 18, 2016 11:00 am until the time of mass at 11:30 am at St. Peter's Catholic Church 95 Market St., Mt. Clemens.

Robert Raymond Linck, age 96, of Brown City, Michigan passed away and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 25, 2016.  He was born on August 7, 1920, the only child of Raymond and Cecilia Linck.  Robert served four years in the Air Force during WWII repairing B-29's at bases in India, China and Tinian.  He was a lifelong member of the Brown City VFW and instrumental along with other community members to get it established.On his return from military service Robert married Patricia Husson,  December 29, 1945 and enjoyed a faithful and happy marriage for over 70 years.  While working in Detroit and employed by Detroit Edison he and Pat decided to move back to the farm where  he joined his father in dairy farming for over 35 years.  After he sold the cows he became the County Executive Director for the Lapeer County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) where he became a tireless advocate for local farmers.  He was a talented writer and wrote a weekly farm information column for the Lapeer County Press.  After retiring from the ASCS in 1982 he continued writing and developed the Thumb Farm News that became the Farm and Country Journal where he was editor, commenting on farm policy and newsworthy events both local and national.  During this time he and Pat traveled extensively as hosts for the Rural Route Tours.He remained active on the farm and in 1991 he along with his son converted the family farm to certified organic farming that is now a Centennial Farm known as Raub Rae Farm.  He was past director of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (O.C.I.A.) a supervisor for Goodland Township and on the Zoning Commission, a member of Michigan Milk Producers, Michigan Farmers Union and a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Church in Brown City.  He was a devoted son, faithful husband, loving father, organic farmer and environmentalist, a poet and a thinker.He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patricia Linck; seven children, Judith Linck of Sacramento, CA, Mary Pat Linck and her husband Michael J. Ryan of Marquette, MI, Bette Nikodemski and her husband Jim of Colchester, CT, Yvonne Osborne and her husband David of Brown City, Christine Rhodes of Brown City, Catherine Dodge and her husband Leonard of Palmdale, CA and a son John Linck and wife Barbara of Brown City; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.     A viewing and visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City.  A rosary service will be Sunday at 6:30 p.m.Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brown City. His grandsons will serve as Casket bearers and burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  

Ulysses "Jake" G. Dennis, Jr., 74, or Lapeer, died Wednesday June 29, 2016. He was born July 31, 1941 in Almont to parents "Jake" and Verna (White) Dennis, Sr. Mr. Dennis married Dorothy Bruman on February 27, 1960 in Lapeer. 
Jake proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Pontiac Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1993. Mr. Dennis has been a long term member of Immaculate Conception Church as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and tinkering on his John Deere tractor. Above all else; he was a good man, a loving - husband, father and grandfather. 
Mr. Dennis is survived by his wife of 56 years: Dorothy, children: Mike (Dawn) Dennis of Jenison, Terri (Michael) Craig of Highlands Ranch, CO, Patti (Nathan) Baize of Marlette, Karen Downs of Parker, CO, Dan (Glenda) Dennis of Lapeer, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren (& one on the way), sister: Sarah Weingartz of Attica, several: nieces, nephews and good friends. Jake was preceded in death by his sister: Juanita LaVene, granddaughter: Mikita Dennis and his parents. 
His visitation will be 2-4/5-8pm Monday, with a 7:00pm rosary at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. The funeral mass will be 11:00am Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer, officiated by Father Doc Ortman. Burial will follow at Stiles Cemetery, with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard. 
 

Edward Chick, age 72, of Almont, Michigan, died suddenly Friday, June 17, 2016 at home. Edward Jerome Chick was born September 17, 1943 in Hamtramck, MI. He is the son of the late Edward Anthony and Joan R. (Kowalski) Chick. Ed grew up in East Detroit; and spent much of his youth in the Attica and Imlay City areas. He was a 1961 graduate of Imlay City High School. He attended Flint Junior College for two years majoring in music. He graduated from Detroit Barber College. He married Jeanette Gerlach on January 8, 1966 in Romeo, Michigan. Ed studied music in college; he played in a band and played piano, and accordion. He even gave accordion lessons at one time. Ed has been a Barber for 52 years. Ed started barbering in both Grosse Pointe and Romeo before coming back to Imlay City to buy the Barber Shop on East Third Street in 1969 (1969 -- 2016). He has been in semi-retirement for a few years, but still could be found at “Chick's Barber Shop” three or four days a week as recent as two weeks ago. Ed has raised cattle (especially Hereford and Red Limousine) for several years. He has also run a livestock transportation business; taking local farmers animals and his own cattle to the Marlette Stockyard every week. Mr. Chick was a member of: Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Imlay City; Our Lady Queen Of Peace Knights Of Columbus; and the Imlay City Lions Club. Ed is survived by his wife: Jeanette Chick of Almont, one daughter: Patti (& Jason) Carte of Elgin, IL and two sons: Edward (& Sue Plachta) Chick of Lapeer and Tim (& Marilyn) Chick of Attica, MI; his grandson: Lucas Carte of Elgin, IL; his mother Joan R. Chick of Satellite Beach, FLA; two sisters: Diane Laudadio of Indialantic, FLA and Joan Chick of Melbourne, FLA; and one brother: Daniel Chick of Indialantic, FLA. Ed is preceded by his father: Edward A. Chick; and a brother: Gerard A. Chick. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI. The Reverend Fr. Matt Kafka will officiate. A Rosary / Scripture prayer service will be held 7:30 pm Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Imlay City. The family will be available for visiting hours from 1-5 pm and 6-8 pm Tuesday, June 21 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI and 10 – 11 am Wednesday, June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Imlay City. Please be sure to sign our on-line register book at muirbrothersfh.com