Ransford Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Pigeon

10/20/2025

Frances Ruth Engelhardt of Kilmanagh, age 81, went home to her Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Frances was born on January 28, 1944, to the late Willard and Ruth (Nitz) Hornbacher in Bad Axe. She married Orin Engelhardt in Detroit at Emmaus Lutheran Church by Rev. Carl Nietzke on January 3, 1971.
She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Frances attended St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1962. She was a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm raising dairy cattle and hogs. They raised and trained harness horses, which they raced at the fairs and at Detroit racetracks. Frances loved the races and watching Detroit Lions Football. Beyond the farm, she loved helping raise her grandchildren.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Orin, on February 2, 2023, and great-nephew, Dawson Kuhl. She is survived by her children, Larry (Eva) Engelhardt, Kristine (Rob) Marker, and Susan (Lonnie) Irion; grandchildren, Samantha (Matt) Peaphon, Jacob (Yusu) Engelhardt, Alex Engelhardt, Aaron Marker, Eric (Kathryn) Marker, Amy Marker, Emma Irion, and Leah Irion; great-grandchildren, Ava, Logan, and Theodora. Frances will be missed by many of her family and friends, cousins, nephews, nieces, but most especially by her sister, Mary Ann LaCourse-Gorgol; niece, Anissa Kuhl; great-nephew, Treston Kuhl
Frances’ funeral will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Rev. Thom Garrison will officiate, and the burial be held privately at the church cemetery. The family will be present to receive visitors on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of her service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the wishes of the family, c/o Susan Irion, which they will use for a donation to a local children’s organization.

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10/16/2025

ELKTON: We are handling the arrangements for Delores Weiss. The complete obituary may be viewed by clicking on the link below.

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10/16/2025

CASEVILLE: We are handling the arrangements for Ronald Bass. The complete obituary may be viewed by clicking on the link below.

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10/16/2025

CASEVILLE:We are handling the arrangements for Patricia Smith. The complete obituary may be viewed by clicking on the link below.

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10/16/2025

CASEVILLE: We are handling the arrangements for Joyce Pedler. The complete obituary may be viewed by clicking on the link below.

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10/09/2025

Bryan Thomas Herzog, age 70, of Pigeon formerly of Southgate, passed away October 7, 2025. Bryan was born June 9, 1955, the son of Owen and Patricia (Quaine) Herzog. He graduated from Southgate High School in 1975.
Bryan attended St. Francis Borgia Church (our lady of Perpetual Help) together with his sister Pat for many years. Bryan was quiet but at the same time he was there for anyone who needed help. Bryan enjoyed all types of cars, especially those of the 1960s. He could tell the make, model, and year just by looking at it. Bryan along with his brother Jimmy would spend hours if not days working together and repairing Schwinn bicycles.
Bryan loved watching TV, especially classic westerns such as Gunsmoke and Bonanza. His favorite shows were Perry Mason and Quincy. He had a love for the outdoors and could be seen fishing or just taking a walk. As he walked, he took it upon himself to help preserve nature by cleaning up the roadside. Bryan was quiet by nature but when you got to know him you could feel the gentleness in his heart and see his zest for life through his eyes!
Bryan will be remembered by his loving family, sister, Pat Lemerand (significant other, Rich lgnatowski) of Pigeon; brothers, Ron (Diane) of Charlevoix and Allen of Tucson, Arizona; nieces and nephews, Kerrie, Christopher, Jenifer, Jessica, Thomas, Courtney, Blake, Cameron and Elizabeth; and great-nieces Evie, Fiera, Jane, and Katie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Patricia, and younger brother James.
Cremation has taken place, and Mass of Christian Burial will be announced once arrangements are finalized.

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10/07/2025

Troy David Forman of Caro, formerly of Caseville, age 60, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 19, 1965 in Pigeon, the son of the late Carl A. and Melva Jean (Nickerson) Forman. Troy graduated from Caseville High School and went on to work for Active Industries/Tower Industries for over twenty-five years. He then went into the truck driving business, driving for Tom Martin from 2010 until 2014, then for his son’s company, Forman Transport from 2014 until 2019, and in 2020 he started at Six L’s Inc., driving up until his illness wouldn‘t allow him to.
In 1988 Troy married the love of his life, Lori Lynn Petrie. Their marriage was blessed with over thirty-seven years, countless sarcasm, and so much teasing. Troy was his happiest sitting on the porch with his hound dog Maggie Mae, drinking a cold one, and giving you a hard time. If he didn’t tease you, he didn’t like you. Troy enjoyed deer hunting with his son and granddaughters and going to deer camp with his brothers when he was able. Troy loved building and driving demolition derby cars, a passion he shared with his son as they spent many hours together in the garage working on their cars. He was the best papa and always there for his family. Troy will forever be remembered for his humor, sarcasm, and smart ass remarks.
Troy leaves behind his wife, Lori; children, Carl W. (Jaclyn) Forman and Miranda Toner (Joe LaLonde); grandchildren, Hailey Forman, Chloe Forman, Payton Toner, Finnley Toner, Hudson Toner, Wyatt Toner, and Charlie LaLonde; siblings, Lorie (Kirk) Pennell, Tammy (Al) LeValley, Kyle (Jen) Forman, and Chad (Bonnie) Forman; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Troy was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Clare Forman.
Troy’s funeral service will be on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ransford Funeral Home in Pigeon. Rev. Karen Bouverette will officiate with the burial following at Caseville Twp. Cemetery. The family will be present to receive visitors on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Pigeon and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the wishes of the family, c/o Lori Forman.

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09/30/2025

Tomorrow, Champagne Funeral Chapel will begin a new chapter as Ransford Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

We understand that change is not always easy, especially in a small community. For fifty years, Champagne Funeral Chapel has been a trusted part of Huron County. In 1974, John Champagne began serving families in Elkton and later added a location in Caseville. In 2018, James Childs had the vision to combine John’s extraordinary care in a magnificent facility constructed in Pigeon. The dedication and compassion of these two men have uplifted generations of families, and we are grateful for the legacy they established. It is an honor to share this announcement alongside both of them.

Since January, the Ransford family has owned the funeral home, and during this time we have been privileged to continue the traditions that families have relied on for decades. Beginning October 1, both of our locations will carry the name Ransford Funeral Home & Cremation Services. While the name will change, the heart of our service will not. Many will continue to call us Champagne out of habit, and we will consider that an honor, because it reflects the respect this name has earned.

We promise to uphold the very best of the Champagne tradition while renewing our commitment to provide services as unique as the individual we are celebrating. Our mission remains the same: to care for families with compassion, always remembering the story of a lifetime.

All prearrangements are safely invested and will be fully honored, just as they always have been.

We are humbled to serve Huron County under this new name and remain devoted to honoring both the past and the future with care and respect.

09/15/2025

PIGEON: We are handling the services for Wilma Shetler. A complete obituary can be viewed by clicking on the link.

Wilma S. Troyer Shetler, 91, of Pigeon, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon. Wilma was born on December 2, 1933, in Mio, Michigan, to the late Seth and Edna Bontrager Troyer. She married Leland Shetler, whom she met at winter bible school,

09/14/2025

PIGEON: We are handling the services for Timothy Dufty. A complete obituary can be viewed by clicking on the link.

Timothy R. Dufty, 66, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 surrounded by family at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born September 21, 1958 in Pigeon to the late William and Marie Miles Dufty. In 1977 he graduated from Caseville High