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November 15, 1916-September 30, 2008

Norman H. Messing, 91, of Pigeon and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at the Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Pigeon. He was born November 15, 1916 in Ruth, son of the late William T. and Mary (Emming) Messing. He married Eleanor E. Swartz August 31, 1940 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. She preceded him in death August 30, 2004. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe and of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing euchre with family and friends.

He is survived by his two sons: Ken (Mary) Messing of Bad Axe and Don (Diane) Messing of Sonoma, California; two daughters: Gloria (Baker) Armstrong and her husband, D. Paul Armstrong of Bad Axe, and Jane (Floyd) Saunders of Andover, Kansas.; one brother, Clem (Donna) Messing of Ruth; two sisters, Mary Essenmacher of Harbor Beach and Gladys Priemer of Ruth; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Dale D. Messing; four brothers, Charles, Robert, Wilfred and James Messing; three sisters, Margaret Kirsch, Celia VanDalen, and Genevieve Kosal.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Published October 2, 2008 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Alvin James Messing, Sr.

May 11, 1942 - July 8, 2008

Alvin James Messing, Sr., 66, of Ubly died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at his home. He was born May 11, 1942 in Ruth to Andrew and Genevieve (Terbrack) Messing. Alvin worked maintenance at Grady Foundry in Vassar. From a young age, Alvin farmed and truly enjoyed farming. He was a crop farmer and raised swine.

Alvin is survived by his children: Alvin (Lynn) Messing, Jr. of Ubly; Calvin (Rebecca) Messing of Bad Axe; Dino (Jodi) Messing of Cass City; grandchildren: Shaun, Brandi, Bethany, Jimmy, Corey, Nicole, Amanda, Justin, Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren: Shawn, Isabella, Robert Jr., James II, Daniel; mother of his children, Geraldine Messing; brother, Paul (Kathy Malloy) Messing of Cass City; sister, Betty (Robert) Mausolf of Harbor Beach; special friend, Deb Franzel of Ubly; many nieces and nephews. Alvin was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Goniwichia.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Pastor Chuck Carr of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will be in Argyle Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr.. Messing will be: Dino Messing, Jodi Messing, Amanda Williams, Justin Williams, Paul Messing and Richard Williams.

Published July 10, 2008 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Theresa M. (Romzek) Messing

November 14, 1912 - May 31, 2009

Theresa M. Messing, 96, of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at her home with Hospice care. Born November 14, 1912 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late August and Barbara (Nowiski) Romzek. Theresa and Leonard Messing were united in marriage June 22, 1935 in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Helena. Together, they farmed in Sigel Township and raised their family. Leonard preceded her in death December 11, 2007. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. A member of the Daughters of Isabella of Bad Axe, the Altar Society of OLLH, was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She enjoyed sewing and quilting for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed playing cards. Theresa was a 4-H Leader for many years and a member of the Sigel Extension Group.

Surviving are her children, Shirley Hoffman and her husband, John, of Oscoda, Patricia Heleski and her husband, Clarence, of Ubly, Russell Messing and his wife, Elizabeth, of Mead, Washington, Calvin Messing and his wife, Sharon, of Manchester, Dale Messing and his wife, Diane, of Taylor, Texas, Bruce Messing and his wife, Jeanne, of Nebo, North Carolina, and Bradley Messing and his wife, Julie, of Manchester; 39 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray and Delores Braun of Port Austin, Orville and Pat Braun of Harbor Beach, and Kenneth Braun of Harbor Beach; for a total of 113 living descendants. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Messing Jr.; a grandson, Benjamin Messing; sisters, Agnes Romzek and Minni Romzek Susalla; and brothers, Pete Romzek, Ralph Braun, Roman Braun, Tony Braun, Harry Braun, Wilfred Braun and Norman Braun; and brother-in-law, James Shubitowski.

Funeral Mass for Theresa will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of Harbor Beach, with Fr. Bill Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Theresa will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Inc. of Harbor Beach. Visitation will begin in the church at 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday. A Parish Vigil Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The Daughters of Isabella will have a Rosary Service at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Published June 2, 2009 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Andrew J. Messing

July 30, 1915 – March 13, 2007

Andrew J. Messing, 91, of Bad Axe, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. He was born July 30, 1915 in Ruth, the son of the late Henry and Helen (Tenbusch) Messing. He married Genevieve Terbrack in 1934 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. She died December 25, 2002. Messing attended Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School. He farmed all his life. He worked for Kilpatrick Dairy Farm in Kinde for a few years before retiring in 1977. Then he worked for Weiss Dairy Farm in Port Hope for 10 years.

Messing is survived by two sons: Alvin (Linda Franzel) Messing Sr. of Ubly and Paul (Kathy) Messing of

Cass City; a daughter, Betty (Robert) Mausolf of Harbor Beach; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard (Theresa) Messing of Harbor Reach; and a sister, Dorothy Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Goniwicha July 2, 1996; 6 sisters: Anna Essenmacher, Magdaline Kranz, Eleanor (John) Adler, Helen Kirsch, Clara Clor and Irene Samulski; and 4 brothers: Lawrence, Leo, Walter and Arthur Messing.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 16, at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly, with the Rev. John Kapson, pastor of Minden City United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Argyle Township

Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly.

Cass City Chronicle Wednesday March 28, 2007

Vincent L. Messing Sr.

June 4, 1935 - May 10, 2009

Mr. Vincent L. Messing Sr., 73, of Minden City, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Port Huron. He was born on June 4, 1935 in Delaware Township, to the late Elmer B. and Alma M. (Booms) Messing. He married Bernadette Wodwaski on January 4, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville.

Vincent attended Ss. Peter & Paul High School. He sailed the Great Lakes from 1950-1957 while working on his family’s farm. He farmed for most of his life, retiring in 1997. He delivered newspapers for seven years for the Huron Daily Tribune until January of this year. He was a parishioner at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth where he was a lector. Vincent was a member and past Grand Knight of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council # 3823. He was a board member of the Minden City Village Council. He was a 19 - year survivor as a kidney recipient from his sister, Beatrice. He loved working and being a leader of the family and community. He enjoyed fishing, playing euchre and visiting with all.

Vincent is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bernadette Messing of Minden City; Vincent Jr. of Ruth; Christopher and wife, Dorothy Terbrack, of Ruth; Neil and wife, Diane, of Bad Axe; Stan and Laurie of Cass City; Leo and wife, Tanya, of Ubly; Julie Ann Stapleton and husband, John, of Ubly; Andrew and special friend, Rose, of Minden City; Ambrose and wife, Madonna, of Ruth; Thomas of Ruth; Gregory of Minden City; Jonathon and wife, Karen, of Minden City; 23 grandchildren: Jacob Messing of Ruth; Andreanna Messing and fiancé, Jeff, and Crystal Messing, both of Minden City; Nathan Messing and wife, Danielle, of Bad Axe; Corey Messing and wife, Rachel, of Pigeon; Nehemiah Messing of Bad Axe; Jordan, Blake and Macey Messing of Cass City; Robert and Ryan Messing of Ubly; Michael, Breanna and Mathew Stapleton of Ubly; Tiffany Messing and fiancé, Jason, of Fort Gratiot; Erica and Andrew Messing Jr. of Bad Axe; Justin, Mitchell and Kara Messing of Ruth; Thomas (T.J.) and Bryant Messing of Ruth; Griffin Messing of Minden City; one great-granddaughter: McKayla Messing; seven sisters: Rosemary (Raymond) Block of North Carolina; Beatrice (John) Shultz of California; Rita (Ralph) Seidl of Illinois; Diane (John) Hardison of Arizona; Evelyn (Eldon) Sass of Ft. Gratiot; Bernadette (Frank) Pickett of Port Huron; Viola (James) Essenmacher of Imlay City; eight brothers: Leroy (Jean) of Alaska, Gerald (Mary) of Minden City; Howard (Lucille) of Georgia; Ernest (Marjorie) of Ubly; Russell (Rosemary) of Ruth; Dennis (Phyllis) of Deckerville; Patrick (Marianne) of Royal Oak; James (Rosalynd) of Virginia. Vincent was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Mary Marie.

Funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. The Rev. Robert Pare, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave in Minden City. There will be a Ruth Knights of Columbus rosary at 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Both services will be at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund.

Published May 12, 2009 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Rosaline C. (Booms) Messing

October 21, 1912 - April 19, 2008

Mrs. Rosaline C. Messing, 95, of Harbor Beach passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Lakeview Extended Care Facility in Harbor Beach. Rosaline was born at home in Harbor Beach on October 21, 1912, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Bischer) Booms. Rosaline married Bernard Messing on May 23, 1936 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helena. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1991. Before Rosaline was married, she worked as a house maid in Detroit for seven years. She farmed with her husband for 36 years at their Sherman Township farm on Klug Road. She also worked for Clement Wire and Cable of Minden City, retiring in August of 1972. Rosaline was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helena for her entire life. She participated in many church activities, including singing in the church chorus for many years. She belonged to St. Anthony’s Altar Society for nearly 70 years and was also an active member of the Daughters of Isabella Fidelis Regina Circle # 608 of Bad Axe for over 50 years. Rosaline enjoyed sewing for herself, her family, others and the church. She excelled at designing and sewing quilts. Many of her quilts were given to family members who have treasured them for years. She had a flair for making clothes for her nieces, whose design came from picking a picture out of a Sears-Roebuck catalog ad. She also designed and sewed various church vestments and other church decor. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her colorful flower beds, which were admired by all. Rosaline also volunteered her time for over 50 years to collect donations for the local cancer fund drives each year. For many years, Rosaline’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren anticipated coming to Grandma’s house for Christmas and other holidays for her wonderful and tasty meals. Her family would always follow those meals by sledding down the hills or fishing in the creek at the family farm. She enjoyed a full and active life.

Rosaline is survived by her children, Richard (Ida Mae) of Ruth, Thomas (Judith) of Ransomville, New York, Michael (Joyce) of Ubly; one daughter-in-law, Audrey Messing of Ruth; 14 grandchildren, Jeffery (Tammy) Messing, Barbara (Duane) Messing, Marsha Messing, Wade (Mary) Messing, Lisa (Rodney) Braun, Rebecca (Lee) Friend, Eve Messing, Greg Messing, Paul (Theresa) Messing, David (Kris) Messing, Timothy (Monica) Messing, Chris Messing, Ellen (Wes) Guigar, Nick Messing and fiancée Kari Berger; 20 great-grandchildren; and step great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Justin, Jacob, Adam and Toni Messing, Taylor, Mason, and Jackson Friend, Zackary, Gabriel, Colton, Justin and Ryan Messing, Beau, Brandy and Brady Boyette; one brother-in-law, Clarence Geiger of Harbor Beach; two sisters-in-law, Florence Booms of Bad Axe and Rita Booms of Harbor Beach. Rosaline was preceded in death by one son, Frederick; six brothers, Roman Booms and wives Theresa and Jenny, Arthur Booms and wife, Henrietta, Wilfred Booms and wife, Estella, Leroy Booms and wife, Helen, Bernard and Leonard Booms; six sisters, Clara Roggenbuck and husband, Leo, Loretta Dropiewski and husband, Frank, Alma Messing and husband, Elmer, Bernetta Messing and her husband, Frank, Emma Geiger, Margaret and husbands Norman Geiger and Edward Maurer.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helena. The Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor of St. John Catholic Church in Ubly, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Helena. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, from 1 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 only. There will be a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 3 p.m. Tuesday and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Both services will be at the funeral home.

Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund.

Published April 21, 2008 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

James W. Messing

July 25, 1925 – August 9, 2002

Mr. James W. Messing, 77, of Spring Hill, Florida and formerly of Helena, passed away Friday, August 9, 2002, in Brooksville, Florida under hospice care.   Jim was born July 25, 1925, in Ruth to the late William T. and Mary (Emming) Messing.  He married Ula Rae Horton on June 21, 1947, in Detroit.  They celebrated 54 years together before Ula Rae preceded him in death on June 16, 2002.   Jim served his country as an M.P. in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 333 regiment of the 84th Infantry Division in France, Belgium, and Hanover, Germany under Commander General Patton.  For many years Jim resided in Roseville.  He was employed as a die maker at Chrysler Corp. for 30 years, working at both the Nine Mile Press Plant and Chrysler Sterling.  After retiring, he resided in Helena for seven years and most recently in Spring Hill, Florida for 15 years.  He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseville and St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Helena.  He was a current member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Spring Hill, Florida.  He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing horseshoes and bingo, gardening, and traveling.

Jim is survived by one son, Larry D. Messing and his wife, Betty, of Holland; two daughters, Elaine Messing and her life partner, Becky Albus, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Rene Newton and her husband, Douglas, of Jackson; foster daughter, Paula Listman Tocco of Westland; three grandchildren, Larry Messing Jr., Christy Messing, and Kenneth Newton; three sisters, Cecilia Van Dalen of Palms, Mary Essenmacher of Harbor Beach, and Gladys Priemer of Ruth; three brothers, Norman Messing and his wife, Eleanor, of Bad Axe, Robert Messing of Vassar, and Clement Messing and his wife, Donna Belle, of Ruth; many nieces and nephews; brother-n-law, Larry D. Horton and his wife, Ruth, of Grand Haven.   Jim was preceded in death by two sisters, Genevieve Kosal and Margaret Kirsch; and two brothers, Wilfred and Charles Messing.

The funeral mass for James Messing will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2002, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. The Rev. Steve Gavit, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. There will be a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly by Fr. Gavit.   Visitation will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be sent to Hernando/Pasco Hospice, 12260 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613.

Published Wednesday, August 13, 2002 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Ula Rae (Horton) Messing

September 5, 1928 – June 16, 2002

Mrs. Ula Rae Messing, 73, formerly of Helena, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2002, in Spring Hill, Florida.  She was born September 5, 1928 in Pigeon to the late Clarence and Edlie Mae (Commins) Horton. On June 21, 1947, she married James W. Messing in Detroit.  The couple was soon to be married 55 years.  For many years, Ula Rae resided in Roseville, where she was an active leader in Bluebirds and Boy Scouts.  With an outgoing personality, she was "mom" to many.  She was a former member of Sacred Heart Church of Roseville and St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Helena.  She most recently attended St. Theresa Catholic Church of Spring Hill, Florida She enjoyed camping, swimming, fishing, singing, traveling, gardening and bingo.  She was also a talented artist.

Ula Rae is survived by her husband, James, of Florida.; one son, Larry D. Messing and his wife, Betty, of Collierville, Tennessee; two daughters, Elaine Messing and her life partner, Becky Albus, of St. Petersburg, Florida; Rene Newton and her husband, Douglas, of Jackson; foster daughter, Paula Listman Tocco of Westland; three grandchildren: Larry Messing Jr., Christy Messing and Kenneth Newton; three sisters: Marie Malone of Independence, Missouri;  Madeline Marks of Lapeer; and Donna Belle Messing and her husband, Clem, of

Ruth; one brother, Larry D. Horton and his wife, Ruth, of Grand Haven.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eva Moore and Thelma Arntz; three brothers: Corporal George Emerson Horton, Clarence Horton and Lewis Horton.

Funeral mass for Ula Rae Messing will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic

Church of Ruth.  The Rev. Charles Hammond, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church of Parisville will officiate. Burial will be in the Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery.  There will be a parish vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home of Ubly by Fr. Hammond.  Visitation will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials are requested to the family discretionary fund.

Published Tuesday, June 18, 2002 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Eleanor E. (Swartz) Messing

February 21, 1921 – August 30, 2004

Eleanor E. Messing, 83, of Bad Axe, moved to her heavenly home on Monday, August 30, 2004. She was born on February 21, 1921 in Harbor Beach, daughter of the late Anthony and Lucy (Wrubel) Swartz. She married Norman Messing on August 31, 1940 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rapson. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe.

Eleanor is survived by her husband, Norman Messing, of Bad Axe; two daughters, Gloria (Baker) Armstrong and her husband, D. Paul, of Bad Axe, Jane Saunders and her husband, Floyd, of Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada; two sons, Ken Messing and his wife, Mary, of Bad Axe, Don Messing and his wife, Diane, of Sonoma, California; two brothers, Ralph Swartz and his wife, Arlene, of Detroit, Eugene Swartz and his wife, Eddie, of Macomb Township; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Dale D. Messing; one brother, Clarence Swartz; and four sisters, Gertrude Susalla, Della Briedrick, Lillian Mounts, and Helen Ulfig.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2004, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kaufman Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church.

Published Tuesday, August 31, 2004 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Lawrence B. Messing

July 8, 1919 – May 11, 2001

Mr. Lawrence B. Messing, 81, of Ruth died Friday, May 11, 2001, at Courtney Manor of Bad Axe.  He was born July 8, 1919, in Ruth, son of the late Henry and Helen (Tenbusch) Messing. He married Margaret Ulfig on November 30, 1940, at St. Mary Catholic Church of Parisville.  She preceded him in death on July 23, 1978.  He attended SS. Peter and Paul Elementary School.  He farmed with his dad.  He worked at Hercules for 34 years and retired in 1981. He was a member of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council #3823 and a lifelong parishioner of SS. Peter and Paul Church of Ruth.  He enjoyed playing cards and visiting with his family and friends.

He is survived by three daughters, Lorraine Wolschlager and her husband, Melvin, of Bad Axe, Linda Shaheen and her husband, Gulrez, of Germany, and Sharon Osak and her husband, Jerry, of Ida; three sons, Gary Messing and his wife, Marsha, of Sterling Heights, Linus Messing of Houghton Lake, and Clifford Messing and his wife, Rose, of Lake Orion; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leonard Messing and his wife, Theresa, of Harbor Beach and Andrew Messing of Bad Axe; four sisters, Anna Essenmacher of Bad Axe,  Magdeline Kranz of Bad Axe, Dorothy Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, and Eleanor Adler and her husband, John, of Ruth.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, Walter, and Arthur; three sisters, Helen Kirsch, Clara Clor, and Irene Samulski; infant daughter, Helen; and a grandson, Bruce Messing in 1999.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Ruth. The Rev. Steve Gavit, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  There will be a rosary by the Ruth Knights of Columbus tonight at 8 p.m. and a parish wake service at 8 p.m. Monday. Both services will be at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly.  Visitation will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. tonight, 1 to 9:30 p.m. Monday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Published Sunday, May 13, 2001 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Robert Barney Messing

September 10, 1918 – September 15, 2007

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Published Tuesday September 17, 2007 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Leonard J. Messing

July 26, 1913 – December 11, 2007

Leonard J. Messing, 94, of Harbor Beach passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at his Sigel Township home with hospice care. Born July 26, 1913 in Ruth, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Tenbusch) Messing. Leonard was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach and was a former Great Lakes sailor from 1930-1934 and worked on the assembly line of Ford and Chrysler when the lakes were frozen in the wintertime. He purchased his farm in 1934. On June 22, 1935, Leonard and Theresa Romzek were united in marriage in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Helena. Together they farmed in Sigel Township. Leonard was a card player, especially playing euchre with family and friends. He was a former board member of the Adams School in Sigel Township for several years.

Leonard is survived by his wife of 72 years Theresa Messing of Harbor Beach; and their children, Shirley Schubitowski Hoffman and her husband, John, of Oscoda, Patricia Heleski and her husband, Clarence, of Ubly, Russell Messing and his wife, Elizabeth, of Mead, Washington, Calvin Messing and his wife, Sharon of Manchester, Dale Messing and his wife, Diane, of Taylor, Texas, Bruce Messing and his wife, Jeanne, of Nebo, North Carolina, Bradley Messing and his wife, Julie, of Manchester; 40 grandchildren; and 63 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Messing Jr. and grandson, Benjamin Messing; brothers, Leo, Arthur, Lawrence, Walter and Andrew Messing; and sisters, Clara Clor, Helen Kirsch, Eleanor Adler, Irene Samalski, Anna Essenmacher, Magdaline Kranz.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2007 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Church with Fr. Robert Shine officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Published December 12, 2007 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Bernetta A. (Booms) Messing

July 11, 1908 – March 4, 2001

Mrs. Bernetta A. Messing, 92, of Minden City died on Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Marwood Manor of Port Huron.  She was born on July 11, 1908, in the Helena area to the late John and Elizabeth (Bischer) Booms.  She married Frank Messing on September 3, 1929, at St. Anthony Catholic Church of Helena.  He preceded her in death on September 10, 1977.  She was a graduate of Track Elementary School near Helena.  She was a life-long parishioner of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth.  She was a life-long member and one-time president of the Christian Mothers Sodality and an honorary member of the Daughters of Isabella Fidelis Regina Circle #608 of Bad Axe.  Bernetta enjoyed her large family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She was a maker of many quilts.  She loved to crochet and do embroidery.  She loved to cook, bake and play euchre.  She helped many people through their illness and death. She loved her flowers and gardening.

She is survived by four sons, Gordon Messing and his wife, Julia, of Carsonville; Norman Messing and his wife, Eleanor, of Carsonville; Marcus Messing and his wife, Bernice, of Peck; and Daniel Messing and his wife, Diane, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin;  three daughters, Mildred Uhl and her husband, Walter, of Sun City Center, Florida; Sylvia Landon of Wellington, Ohio, and Elizabeth Outlaw and her husband, Norman, of Garden City;  45 grandchildren, 86 great-Grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Rosaline Messing of Harbor Beach, Margaret Maurer and her husband, Edward, of Harbor Beach; one brother: Leonard Booms of Harbor Beach; Alphansa Marottikal, daughter by sponsor through the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.  She was preceded in death by two daughters, Alice in 1937, and Arlene Ann Roggenbuck on March 24, 1980; one granddaughter, Lisa Messing on February 20, 1972; two great-granddaughters, Veronica Koenig on October 24, 1985, and Tonya Marie Kluger on July 18, 1997; four sisters: Clara Roggenbuck, Loretta Dropieski, Alma Messing, Emma Geiger; and five brothers: Roman, Arthur, Wilfred, Leroy and Bernard Booms.

Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2001, at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Ruth with the Rev. Donald Eppenbrock, pastor of St. Denis parish in Lexington, officiating. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul cemetery.

Published Week of March 4, 2001 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Samuel Arthur Messing

September 14, 1948 – March 1, 2001

Samuel Arthur Messing, 52, of Ruth, passed away Thursday morning, March 1, 2001, at his residence due to smoke inhalation from a house fire.  He was born September 14, 1948, in Harbor Beach, son of the late Arthur and Catherine (Clor) Messing.  He was never married.  He was a graduate of St. Peter & Paul High School of Ruth in 1967.  He worked for Deckerville Die Form for 18 years as a stock handler.  He was employed by St. Peter & Paul School for five years in building maintenance.  He was a parishioner of St. Peter & Paul Church and had been an altar assistant.  He was a member of the Sandusky Knights of Columbus Council #4693.  He was presently employed at Davenport University of Bad Axe.

He is survived by five brothers, Carl and his wife, Rose Ann, of Utica, Harold and his wife, Jo Ann, of Ruth, Daniel and his wife, Matilda, of Harbor Beach, George and his wife, Diane, of Ruth, Harvey and his wife, Elaine, of East Lansing; two sisters, Mildred Vogel and her husband, Daniel, of Minden City, and Mary Ann Leppek of Harbor Beach.  He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Michael Leppek; and several nieces and nephews.

Per his request, there will be no visitation.  A private memorial service will take place at a future date. Burial will be at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery of Ruth in the spring.  Arrangements are being handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home of Ubly.

Published Friday, March 2, 2001 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE

Clement Joseph Messing

April 10, 1921 – December 15, 2009

Mr. Clement Joseph Messing, 88, of Ruth, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe under hospice care. He was born April 10, 1921 at his life-long residence in Ruth to the late William T. and Mary (Emming) Messing. He was united in marriage to Donna Horton on June 24, 1944 at a Catholic church in Detroit. Clement was a graduate of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School in Ruth. He was a life long parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He was a member and former Grand Knight of the Ruth Knights of Columbus Council #3823. He retired from farming in 1987. He enjoyed mowing the lawn, playing euchre, traveling and visiting with family and friends.

Clement is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna, of Ruth; five daughters: Jacqueline Schumacher and her fiancé, Ray Volmering, of Harbor Beach; Linda Siemen and her husband, Roland, of Harbor Beach; Doreen Bukoski and her husband, James, of Caro; Marlene Byrd and her husband, Ken, of Forestville; and Sandra Wasierski and her husband, Eugene, of Ubly; two sons: John Messing and his wife, Cathy, of Lexington; and Kevin Messing and his wife, Shelly, of Fenton; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mary Essenmacher of Harbor Beach, and Gladys Priemer of Ruth; one brother-in-law, Larry Horton and his wife, Ruth, of Grand Haven; and one sister-in-law, Madeline Marks of Missouri. He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Messing; two sons-in-law, Thomas Schumacher and Richard Feury; five brothers: Wilfred, Charles, Norman, Robert and James; and three sisters: Cecilia Van Dalen, Genevieve Kosal and Margaret Kirsch.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2009 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. The Rev. Donald Eppenbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be a Knights of Columbus rosary at 4 p.m. Thursday and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Both services will be at the funeral home.

Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009 HURON DAILY TRIBUNE