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Providing funeral, cremation and shipping services to the surrounding areas in a modern facility. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s Degree.

Why Choose Champagne
For almost 50 years, Champagne Funeral Chapel has been privately owned and operated. From our three locations in Caseville, Elkton and Pigeon, they have proudly served the Western Thumb, successfully consolidating in 2019 into a modern new building in downtown Pigeon. The funeral directors and staff are personally involved in serving the communities in which they live and work. The current funeral director is James Childs, who in 2004 purchased the Caseville funeral home, then merged the funeral homes in Elkton and Pigeon in 2017. He has worked in the funeral industry since 1996 and is a graduate of Wayne State University Mortuary School. He has the expertise and experience to guide you throughout this emotional time. He plans and conducts all types of funeral and memorial services which will honor your loved one and comfort your family and friends. Transparency and advising on appropriate service solutions suited to the individual situation are aspects of his which will make a client’s experience easier and better. His professional skills as an embalmer and stylist along with his deep knowledge of funeral customs, options, laws, and pre-arrangement plans have earned him a respected spot in the funeral profession and in the community. Along with an office staff to manage arrangements, funeral assistants and removal staff, they assist and guide clients through difficult times. They understand how difficult it is to lose someone and the staff works hard to accommodate the individual needs of each family. The funeral home strives to make a bad situation better.

12/30/2025

Joyce Stout, age 71, of Cass City, Michigan, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2025. Born on January 25, 1954, in Flint, Joyce lived a life rooted in compassion, service, and selfless love.
Joyce was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Jean Stephens, and her sister, Mary “Vicki” Thomas.

She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Michael Stout, and her three sons, Shane Stout (Michelle Stout), Brett Stout (Christina Stout), and Brandon Stout. Joyce was a proud and devoted Nana to Finneas Stout, Ashlyn Velasco Stout, Jacob Velasco Stout, Katelyn Stout, Hayden Stout, and Brooklyn Stout. She cared for her grandchildren like no one ever could, loving them fiercely and completely, and taking immense pride in each of them. She is also survived by her brother, Ethridge “Mike” Stephens, and Alberta Hilton, along with many extended family members and friends.

Joyce owned and operated Star Video in Saginaw, Michigan, alongside her husband and partner, Michael, for many years. Together, they built a business and lasting relationships with friends. Later in life, Joyce transitioned into the service industry, where she found her true calling. Helping people was not something Joyce did occasionally, it was who she was. She never knew the word no. If someone needed help, she gave it freely and without expectation of anything in return.

Joyce’s life can best be understood through the legacy she leaves behind. She poured herself into others, giving her time, her energy, and her heart so that those around her felt supported, cared for, and never alone. Having given all she had, Joyce has now found her rest. Her legacy remains in the strength she passed on, the love she shared, and the comfort she leaves behind for all who knew and loved her.

A service and memorial celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at Ransford Funeral Home & Cremation Services – Pigeon, located at 7356 Michigan Avenue, Pigeon, Michigan 48755, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Family and friends are invited to bring stories, memories, and reflections to share how Joyce impacted their lives. This gathering will be a celebration of her life, her love, and the countless ways she gave of herself.

Joyce will be remembered not only for what she did, but for how she made people feel. Her life stands as a quiet, powerful reminder that a life of service, love, and generosity is a life well lived.

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12/28/2025

Delmar Grant Gunden passed suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 72, while visiting family in Rapid River, Michigan.

Born in Pigeon, Michigan on October 2, 1953, son of Delmar and Magdalene Gunden, Grant graduated from Laker High School in 1971 and attended Goshen College in Indiana. Grant was an extremely hard worker, both in his career and his hobbies. He never shied away from using a little elbow grease. He started Cloverland Egg in 1977 and merged with Farm Crest Foods in 1984, where he worked until retirement 2019.

Grant's larger than life personality cannot simply be summed up in just a few words. For those who knew him, he was a very unique, strong, and resilient individual with many interests, hobbies, passions, and life experiences.

He also loved learning and trying new things, which led him from hobby to hobby. Whether it be building a cabin on an island, taking up beekeeping, teaching his children how to sail a Sunfish, or figuring out how to put a window in - the hobbies were endless

Grant was gregarious and outgoing by nature. He loved people and he never ever forgot a face. Whether he was visiting Florida, Detroit, or Massachusetts - he often ran into people he knew. You didn't need to be more than an acquaintance to be greeted with enthusiasm. He could talk to anyone. He loved learning from others through long conversations and often shared these stories with friends and family.

He enjoyed a good laugh and had a playful spirit. Perhaps one of his biggest sources of joy and laughter, were his grandchildren. He shared many stories laced with chuckles about the girls and loved spending time with them.

Grant's immense love of music wove its way into everything. He spent countless hours listening to and sharing his very eclectic taste in music with friends and family, often at top volume. He appreciated his sound systems more than your average person. He had a great ear for music, and finding a song he loved ignited contagious excitement. His eventual discovery of YouTube led to many nights down a rabbit hole sharing song links with his children. The bonds formed over music will never be forgotten, and his memories will live on in many songs.

Grant also loved nature and had a profound intrigue and appreciation for it. He loved spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and too many things to list. He loved watching nature shows and learning about earth and animals. He was always pointing out specific birds and their names, tree types, animals and more to his children. He saw and appreciated beauty in sunsets, the change in leaves, and just a simple day, driving down a road he'd been on 1,000 times, just looking at the sky saying, "boy isn't that pretty?"

Grant is survived by his daughter, Bridget; his son, Andrew (Monica); his grandchildren, Norma and Ada, and his siblings, Dawn (Jack), Kayeleen (Rick), John (Margaret) and Tami (Brad).

A funeral service for Grant will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Ransford Funeral Home – Pigeon, 7356 W. Michigan Ave, Pigeon, MI, Pastor Ryan Badgerow Presiding. Visitation will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 30, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Children's Burn Foundation or Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church.

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12/25/2025

Louis “Lou” Colletta, 90, of Pigeon passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia with his family by his side. Lou was born on January 24, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Bartolomeo and Josephine (Culmone) Colletta and attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit where he discovered his gift for technical drawing and mechanical design. Growing up, Lou was raised all over the east side of Detroit; his mother loved to buy and sell houses, moving every eighteen months or so. When he was seventeen, Lou enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean conflict, putting his technical skills to work on the military’s planes. He was stationed at Selfridge Air Base following his service in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1956.

Lou met Dorothy Pobanz in the fall of 1955 and the couple married on February 4, 1956, sharing over 68 years together until her passing on November 10, 2024. He continued developing his technical skills as part of an apprenticeship program with the Ford Motor Company, becoming a journeyman and working in the skilled trades until his retirement in 1994. Lou became very active in Lake Township after his retirement, working on the Planning Commission and helping develop the township’s master plan. He had a passion for woodworking and could fix anything, making sure everyone in the family never needed to rely on a repairperson. Lou embraced every hobby he ever came across, taking up motorcycling (much to the chagrin of his doctor), painting Christmas themes on his home’s picture window, and maintaining a CB radio antenna that connected him with countless people throughout the community.

Lou is survived by his children, Louis of Syracuse, NY, Marge (John Zott) of Alexandria, VA, and Jack (Katie) of Winter Garden, FL; grandchildren, Christopher, Stephen (Nicki), Kassie (Brian), Adam, and Evan; great-grandchildren Olivia and Rhea; sister-in-law Shirley Racioppa of Grand Prairie, TX; and brother-in-law Gerald (Sandy) Pobanz of Port Austin.

In accordance with Lou’s wishes, cremation is to take place, with a celebration of his life planned for the early summer of 2026. In lieu of flowers donations to the Michigan Huron County Democratic Party, or the Huron County Nature Center.

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12/24/2025

James “Jim” Frederick Warren, 83, of Caseville passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing, Michigan, with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 27, 1942, in Detroit to the late Wilbur “Guy” and Maude “Lucille” (Kast) Warren and was a 1960 graduate of Pigeon High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy after graduating high school and served as an electrician on the U.S.S. Hunley from 1960 to 1964, including during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After his honorable discharge, Jim went to work in robotics, first for Chrysler and then Ford until his retirement in 2005. He married his high school sweetheart Joyce Maxwell on June 20, 1964, at St. Roch Catholic Church. The couple spent over 61 years together, raising a loving family together in their home in Pigeon.

Jim was a member of the Imlay City Knights of Columbus Council 4556 and American Legion post 135. Along with Joyce, Jim was a devout Catholic, splitting his time between St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Dryden and St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing throughout Michigan, tending a large garden from which he canned and preserved numerous fruits and veggies, and collecting maple syrup from the trees on his property. Jim was a great cook who loved to host his friends and family and could always be found cracking jokes and sharing his good nature with those around him. He is remembered as being independent, guided by his convictions and steadfast nature. Jim was dependable and went above and beyond for those he loved. He was tough but generous to a fault, always quick to lend a hand to any person (or animal) in need.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce Warren; children, James Warren II and Jennifer (David) Bassols; grandchildren, Preston Edward Warren, Anna Julia Bassols, James Thomas Warren, Samuel Bassols, and Thomas Bassols; and brothers, Gerald (Maureen) Warren and Donald (Susan) Warren; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by daughter, Julia Ann Warren and brother, Charles Warren.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Bay View Gardens and Heartland Hospice for their loving care of Jim.

A funeral mass for Jim will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Roch Catholic Church, 6253 Main St, Caseville, MI. Visitation will take place from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, at Ransford Funeral Home – Pigeon, 7356 West Michigan Ave, Pigeon, and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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12/22/2025

Paul Michael Walsh, 73, of Caseville, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Mike was born January 3, 1952 in Cass City to the late Paul Daniel and Maxine Ruby (Elftman) Walsh. In 1970 he graduated from Laker High School. He married Patricia Smith on June 17, 1972 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon.

In his early career he worked for his family business, Walsh Packing in Pigeon. In 1976 he opened Walsh Gun and in 1986 he opened Walsh Gun and Tackle in Caseville, where he enjoyed working seven days a week. He was a former member of the Winsor Twp Fire Department, lifelong member and former President at the Caseville Rod and Gun Club, and the Caseville Eagles Club. In 1974 he won the Class C World Championship in Trap Shooting in Vandalia, Ohio, scoring 325 straight, without a miss. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, trap shooting, online auctions, riding motorcycles, storytelling and making people smile.

Mike is survived by his wife Patsy; children Jami of Chicago and Scott (Katie) of Caseville; grandchildren Emalee Bach, Alex Schweinsberg, Brady and Landon Walsh; siblings Beth (Tim) Kraft of Roscommon, Vicki (John) Huff of Essexville, Pat (Pam) Walsh of St. Johns and Brian (Kelli) Walsh of Pigeon.

Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23 at the Ransford Funeral Home in Pigeon. There will be a private interment service at Caseville Twp. Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Open House 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026 (Mike’s birthday) at the Caseville Rod and Gun Club, 7936 Dunn Road, Caseville. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Caseville Rod and Gun Club.

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12/19/2025

Steven “Steve” Michael Heilig, 62, of Pigeon passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home in Pigeon. Steve was born in Bad Axe, Michigan, on April 28, 1963, to the late Gerald and Francis (Kesterke) Heilig and was a 1981 graduate of Lakers High School. He spent over twenty years working for Huron Casting Inc, then retired as a plumber from Shetler’s Plumbing and Heating in June 2025. In his free time, Steve enjoyed the simple things in life, like time spent in nature hunting and fishing, taking trips to the casino, and riding his motorcycle around the Thumb. He is remembered as being a laid back and easy-going man who lived a quiet life.

Steve is survived by children, Josh Heilig, Chris (Cassie) Heilig, and Erin (Patrick) Fritz; grandchildren, Kameron VanValkenburgh, Dallas Heilig, Leighton Fritz, and Madelyn Fritz; and brothers, Randy (Sue) Heilig and Tony (Deb) Heilig; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

In accordance with Steve’s wishes, cremation is to take place. The family will be gathering in private for a private celebration of life but asks that his friends and loved ones honor his memory by having a Busch “latte” in his name. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family c/o Erin Fritz.

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12/19/2025

Raymond “Ray” Michael Beauchamp, 68, of Pigeon passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan. Ray was born on June 6, 1957, to the late Ernest and Olive (Lange) Beauchamp in Pontiac and was a 1976 graduate of Avondale High School. After graduating, Ray enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1980. He spent the majority of his years working with bricks and masonry as a laborer with Masonry Developers until his retirement in 2010. Ray met his future wife Barbara “Barb” Davis while he was teaching her daughter Karate, and the couple would marry September 2, 2011. She survives him.

In his free time, Ray loved cruising around the Thumb on his motorcycle and spending time on the water, especially fishing. He was always listening to music and enjoyed anything that would make his toe tap. Ray was also a great Dart player. He is remembered as being the sweetest and most genuine human being you could ever meet who always had a smile on his face and a joke in his heart. Ray loved sweets, constantly stealing candy from his family and friends, and he kept the company of many dogs throughout the years. He was a strong man with a kind soul who would give you the shirt off his back if needed and he will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched throughout the years.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Barb Beauchamp; former wife, Sheryl Rodriguez; children, Michael (Jamie) Beauchamp, David (Mandy) Grimsby, Victoria Husic, and Josephine Nordby; grandchildren, Noah (Cecelia) Beauchamp, Morgan Beauchamp, Lincoln King, Dominic Agudo, Theodore Agudo, and Maddox Husic-Agudo; great grandchildren, Layton Beauchamp and Liam Beauchamp; and siblings Robert Beauchamp, Elaine (Dick) Carter, and Art (Michelle) Beauchamp; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, countless friends who knew him as “Monkey Man,” and his beloved dogs Timber and Zelda.

Ray was preceded in death by siblings, Bud, Gaye, Kaye, and Kim.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Toni and Trish House for their loving treatment of Ray during his time there.

In accordance with Ray’s wishes, cremation is to take place, with a celebration of life planned for the spring. Memorials may be made to Toni and Trish House, 4699 11 Mile Rd, Auburn, MI 48611.

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12/10/2025

DeVere Preston Henne, Jr., 71, of Pigeon passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Pigeon with his family by his side. DeVere was born on November 6, 1954, in Pigeon, Michigan, to the late DeVere Sr. and Bette (Farmer) Henne, and was a 1973 graduate of Laker High School. After high school, DeVere worked for Sebewaing Industries, which later converted to Tower Automotive – Sebewaing, for 29 years. Additionally, he was a truck driver for Star of the West and worked at Berne Enterprises until his retirement in January of 2020. He married Annette Stoeckl on October 30, 1971, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, and the pair spent over 50 years of loving marriage together. She preceded him in death on July 15, 2022.

DeVere coached Little League baseball and softball for many years in Bay Port and served with the Fairhaven Fire Department for 20 years until moving to Pigeon. He attended Bay Port Methodist Church where he was a Trustee until its closing, at which time he began attending First United Methodist Church in Pigeon. He was also a member of the Elkton Lions Club and the Caseville Fraternal Order of Eagles #3690. He loved supporting his children and grandchildren in all of their school activities, steer showings, and sports. DeVere would never turn down an opportunity to golf with his children and grandchildren for fun or charity events. He loved spending time with his family.

DeVere is survived by children, Tracie (Darrin) Schuette of Cass City, Trever (Heather) Henne of Cass City, and Tessa (Troy) Steinman of Pigeon; grandchildren, Alexis Schuette, Abigail Schuette, Aiden Schuette, Tori (Ryan) Gilbert, Tyson (Karli Kreger) Steinman, Mariah Henne, and Caleb Henne; sister, Marceline Fox (Mike) of Sebewaing; brother, Ralph A. Henne of Lansing; sisters-in-law, Alverta Stoeckl of Saginaw, Rose Marie Stoeckl of Saginaw, Roberta Stoeckl of Pigeon, and Marlene Hollenbeck of Swartz Creek; and brother-in-law, Leland Stoeckl (Kim) of Mt. Morris; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, friends, and his special friend Peggy Hellwig.

DeVere was preceded in death by wife, Annette Henne; sister, Brook (Brian) Stock; and brothers-in-law, Charles Fox and David Hollenbeck.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Country Gardens for their loving care of DeVere during his time there.

In accordance with DeVere’s wishes, cremation is to take place. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Pigeon.

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12/09/2025

Russell G. Wilson, 80, of Mt. Clemens, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Center in Gladwin.

Russ was born August 12, 1945 in Detroit, to the late James Russell and Martha (Hicks) Wilson. He was a police officer in Utica early in his career. He owned his own trucking business and worked for Anderson Cook. He was a hard worker, and took pride in his home and yard.

Russ is survived by his children: Mark of Norfolk, VA, Heidi Theisen of Elkton, Holly (Phillip) Crown of Elkton, April of Unionville, Bradley (Melissa) of New Baltimore, Jacob (Paula) of Jeddo and Todd (Ali) of El Paso, TX; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; siblings Winifred (Glenn) Haskins of Ray Twp, James Eugene of Washington Twp, and Martha Jo (Timothy) Regnerus of Shelby Twp. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Katherine Stockford.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ransford Funeral Home- Pigeon with Rev. Ean Green officiating. Russ's family will be present to receive visitors the morning of the service from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the discretion of the family, c/o Heidi Theisen, 205 West Sherman Street Caro, Michigan 48723.

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12/08/2025

Robert “Bob” Edward Pechette, 61, of Bad Axe passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Courtney Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bad Axe. Bob was born on March 6, 1964, in Pigeon, Michigan, to the late Francis and Mavis (Berry) Pechette.

In accordance with Bob’s wishes, cremation is to take place, with a memorial committal service to be held at a later date at Saint Felix Catholic Cemetery.

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12/04/2025

Steven Joseph Labeda of Caseville, age 79, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2025 at McLaren Lapper Region. He was born May 1, 1946, the son of the late Steven and Margaret Labeda. He graduated from high school and went on to work at State Plumbing and Heating in Detroit for over thirty-three years. While at work Steven met the former Cynthia Polanecki. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage in 1969, celebrating fifty-six years. Steven was a huge U of M fan and a member of the Caseville Eagles.
Steven is survived by his wife and many family members in Pennsylvania.
In keeping with Steven’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

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12/04/2025

Lorna Diane Baur, age 79, of Bay Port, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Courtney Manor Nursing and Rehab in Bad Axe. She was born on May 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Robert and Frieda (Horton) Hyzer. A 1964 graduate of Lakers High School, Lorna married the love of her life, Randall Baur, on August 21, 1965, at Hayes United Methodist Church. Their sixty years together were filled with devotion, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Lorna loved being a mother, and she was deeply involved in her daughter Cheryl’s life. She served as Cheryl’s Girl Scout leader and took great pride in supporting her in every activity and endeavor.
Over the years, Lorna held many roles, cleaning hospitals and homes, working as a cosmetologist, and, in the late 1980s, returning to school to pursue accounting. She graduated with honors from St. Clair Community College with her associate’s degree and went on to work as an accountant at Bay Shore Camp, where she remained until her retirement in 2012. Lorna’s Christian faith was central to her life. She was a devoted member of Hayes United Methodist Church, active in the United Methodist Women, a pianist, and a joyful voice in the church choir. She enjoyed baking bread for her family each month and was especially known for her delicious chocolate chip cookies.
Lorna and Randy treasured their time camping and wintering in Las Olas, Florida, creating memories that will last for generations. Lorna had a gift for connecting with people; she loved visiting, talking, and simply being in the company of others. She was resourceful, organized, and a natural planner. Above all, Lorna loved her family. Her husband, daughter, and grandchildren were the lights of her life. She was a devoted grandmother and remained actively involved in her grandchildren’s lives. Her loving, caring, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Lorna leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Randy; daughter Cheryl Baur and her husband, Alex Amaya and their children, Sydney and William, all of Grosse Pointe Farms; siblings, Dorothy Fischer and Martin Hyzer; sister-in-law, Sandy Hyzer; several nieces, nephews, and a few cats. In addition to her parents, Lorna was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Foster.
Lorna’s funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ransford Funeral Home in Pigeon. The family will be present to receive visitors on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her service. Rev. Bea Graf will officiate with the burial at Caseville Twp. Cemetery. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Courtney Manor, A & D Hospice, and Schuerer Hospital for their compassionate and exceptional care they gave Lorna. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Hayes United Methodist Church, Scheuer Hospital, or the donor’s choice.

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The Champagne Funeral Chapel was founded in 1975 by John Champagne in Elkton, Michigan when he purchased the funeral business from James Colgan which had been in operation at the same location in Elkton since 1960. In 1984 a second location in Caseville was added when the historic Crawford House was renovated into a funeral home. Through hard work and his generous spirit, he grew the business to become the largest in Huron County. In 2004 James Childs bought the funeral home in Caseville and together they continued improving the business. In 2017 Childs purchased the Elkton location from Champagne and also purchased the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon, merging all three funeral homes into one business housed in a newly constructed funeral home in Pigeon which opened in 2019, closing all three of the old buildings. The new spacious and modern building stands ready to serve the community well into the future. The Champagne Funeral Chapel endeavors to be helpful to the community, to provide fine facilities, to be fair and skilled in its practice of the profession, to be accessible to everyone, and to be a good neighbor and corporate citizen. The funeral home’s motto is “Modern Traditions;” funeral traditions are steeped in ritual and time honored customs. We wish to honor, respect, and perpetuate those customs, but also make adaptations to ensure they are relevant and meaningful to our customers. If we can successfully deliver on these claims, then we will be able to honor the lives of those who have died and ease the burden on those who mourn.

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