Obituaries

Judith Mabel Darlington

Judith Mabel Darlington

May 7, 2026

Judith passed away on May 7, 2026 at the age of 83 from metastatic pancreatic cancer. Her sense of adventure, delight in surprising people and dispelling their expectations, sense of humor, ability to truly see people for who they are, and kindness will be greatly missed. She was born in Deckerville to Wallace and Mabel Cole in November, 1942. In...

John Murray Rhoades

John Murray Rhoades

May 6, 2026

John Murray Rhoades Jr., 79, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away on May 6th 2026 at St. John’s Hospital, Grosse Pointe, MI surrounded by his family. Born on April 7, 1947 in Chester, PA, John was the son of John Sr. and Sara (News) Rhoades. He graduated from Chester High School, PA. He served in the US Air Force from 1965...

Dennis Patrick Bolen

Dennis Patrick Bolen

May 4, 2026

Dennis Patrick Bolen, 82, of Richmond, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Dennis was born June 18, 1943 to the late Melvin and Marcelline Bolen. Beloved husband of Shirley Bolen; caring father of Kathleen Bolen-White and Jeffrey (Kelly) Bolen; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Matthew, Calahan and Russell. Also, survived by his brother, James (Linda) Bolen. He...

Joan Marie Loch

Joan Marie Loch

Apr 24, 2026

Joan Marie Loch, 94 of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Medilodge of Richmond. Joan was born September 15, 1931 to the late Harold and Verna Klinger. Joan is preceded in death by her loving husband, Adolph Loch. She is survived by her four children, Michael (Pamela); Dennis (Monica); and Steven (Shelley); and Mary Beth (Joe)...

Robert J. Lautner

Robert J. Lautner

Apr 18, 2026

Robert J. Lautner, age 88, of Minden City, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born February 9, 1938, in Minden Township, the son of the Late Charles and Mary (Fenwick) Lautner. Robert grew up in the Palms area and attended school at Palms and Ubly High School. On October 13, 1990, he married Marilyn Geyer...

Kenneth Herbert Heilig

Kenneth Herbert Heilig

Apr 16, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth Herbert Heilig Sr., 64, of Deckerville, Michigan. Surrounded by family, Ken passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Marlette, Michigan following a short illness. He was born May 21, 1961 in Bad Axe, Michigan, a son of the late Joseph and Evelyn Heilig. Ken is survived by his...

George Herman Bergmann

George Herman Bergmann

Apr 12, 2026

George Herman Bergmann, 87, of Goodells, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Wellbridge of Romeo. George was born on November 1, 1938, to the late George and Lillian Bergmann. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Judith Bergmann; his children, Jeanine (William Jr.) Gorski, Susan (Andrew) Gall, and Charles (Sara) Bergmann; and...

Laura Anne Waldowski

Laura Anne Waldowski

Apr 5, 2026

Laura Anne Waldowski, 39, of Richmond, passed away at home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Laura is survived by her mother and step father, Anne and Mike Kinsler, father, Fredrick Waldowski, brother, Mark (Bryanna) Waldowski, her dogs, Max and Isla, who was being trained to be her service dog, aunts and uncles, Kathleen (John) Voyles, Marj Knurick, Elizabeth Voyles, William...

Beverly Ann Gilbert

Beverly Ann Gilbert

Apr 3, 2026

Beverly Ann Gilbert, 79, of Lenox, Passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Beverly was born December 11, 1946 to the late Raymond and Rita Burrows. Loving wife of James Gilbert; cherished mother of Lorrie (Doug) Brown, Lynn Zielinski and Jim (Christy) Gilbert II; adored grandmother of Ken (Brandi) Brown, Cory (Randy) Brown, Jessica (Dwight) McIntyre, Steven...

Joyce Ann Behem

Joyce Ann Behem

Mar 31, 2026

No Services are planned at this time.

James Arthur Brewer

James Arthur Brewer

Mar 29, 2026

James Arthur Brewer, 73, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. James was born on September 11, 1952 in Bakersfield California. James is survived by his wife, Debra Brewer, daughter, Shila (Jay) Silverson, grandchildren, Kayla Brewer, Alexander and Brooke Silverson, great grandchildren, Madilyn and Scarlett, siblings, Dale Brewer, Robin Brady and Adrien Cote, and several nieces and nephews....

Dennis Lee Renshaw

Dennis Lee Renshaw

Mar 21, 2026

Dennis Lee Renshaw, 75, of Richmond, passed away surrounded by his family on March 21, 2026 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Dennis was born July 6, 1950 to the late Harold and Ella Renshaw. Dennis is survived by his beloved wife, Andrea Renshaw, sons, Heath Renshaw and Ryan (Stacy Conn) Renshaw, grandchildren, Zachary (Kelsey) Renshaw, Nick (Shaiyan) VanSimaeys and Samantha Harmon,...

Fred William Hinds

Fred William Hinds

Mar 16, 2026

Fred William Hinds, Age 81, Of Deckerville., Passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 16, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1945, He Is Predeceased by His Parents William and Pauline Hinds. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the Air Force. He is survived by his two sons Daniel (Stephane) Hinds and Kendall Hinds, Two Grandchildren Emily and...

Charles Vernon Pawloski

Charles Vernon Pawloski

Mar 16, 2026

Charles Vernon Pawloski, 76, of Richmond, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. Charles was born July 10, 1949 to the late George and Margaret Pawloski. Charles died one day after his beloved wife, Karen Pawloski. Charles is survived by his daughters, Nicole Valin and Danielle Pawloski, grandchildren, Alexis (Graham) Dewing, Kami Pawloski and Kallum Valin, and his great granddaughter, Jade...

Susan Joan Roberts

Susan Joan Roberts

Mar 15, 2026

Susan J. Roberts, age 55, of Deckerville, died Sunday March 15, 2026, in the home of her father. She was born on January 5, 1971, the daughter of the late Ward and Joan (Tanton) Hooper. Sue grew up in the Deckerville area and attended Deckerville Community School, graduating in 1989. On August 23, 1997, she married Greg Roberts in Verona....

Karen Joy Pawloski

Karen Joy Pawloski

Mar 15, 2026

Karen Joy Pawloski, 71, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. Karen was born November 20, 1954 to the late Karl and Laurel Ziegler. Karen died one day before her devoted and loving husband Charles Pawloski. Karen is survived by her daughters, Nicole Valin and Danielle Pawloski, grandchildren, Alexis (Graham) Dewing, Kami Pawloski and Kallum Valin, great granddaughter, Jade...

Dawn Louise Verlinde

Dawn Louise Verlinde

Mar 9, 2026

Dawn Louise (Pook) Verlinde, 55, of Memphis, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 9, 2026. Dawn was born February 14, 1971 to Linda Christensen and the late Donald Verlinde. Dawn is survived by her son Keith (Jennifer) Dalrick, grandchildren, Aurora, Eliana and Emilia Dalrick, and sisters, Cheri (Kelly) Kaufman and Shelley (Scott) Aldis. She is preceded in...

Delores Marie Gutt

Delores Marie Gutt

Mar 7, 2026

Delores Marie Gutt, 88, of Richmond passed away peacefully Saturday March 7, 2026 at Medilodge of Richmond, MI. Delores was born April 5, 1937. The daughter of Adam and Cecilia (Zyschski) Gutt. Delores graduated in 1955, from St. Augustine High School in Richmond, MI and started working for Chrysler as a secretary where she had impeccable typing skills. In later...

Suzanne Lou Hoornstra

Suzanne Lou Hoornstra

Feb 26, 2026

Suzanne Lou Hoornstra, 76, of Richmond, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Medilodge of Richmond. Suzanne was born on July 30, 1949 to the late William and Dolores Spicer. Suzanne is survived by her children, Tina Gross of Richmond and Benjamin Hoornstra of Carsonville, and siblings, Carrie Spicer of Richmond and Robert (Laura) Spicer of...

Kristine Kay Anglebrandt

Kristine Kay Anglebrandt

Feb 26, 2026

Kristine Kay Anglebrandt, age 62, of Deckerville, died Thursday Feb. 26, 2026, in her home after an extended illness. She was born May 24, 1963, in Marlette the daughter of the late Richard and Jeanette (Janosh) Webb. On October 9, 1982, she married Ricky Anglebrandt, he preceded her in death on March 28, 2016. Kristine grew up in the Sandusky...