Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Jack F. Allison Jr., age 67 of Port Huron, passed away Saturday July 27, 2024, in Autumnwood of Deckerville.

He was born July 31, 1956, in Ramstein, Germany the son of the late Jack and Genevieve (Routheaux) Allison Sr.

Jack was a machine operator, doing metal fabrication in the Port Huron area. He collected model...

Jul 27, 2024

Ralph Theodore Moeller, a beacon of adventure and faith, lived a life that was as rich as the land he farmed. Born on January 9, 1937, in the quaint town of Palms, Michigan, Ralph's journey began with the promise of the American heartland. It was in this very town, surrounded by the familiar comforts of home, that he took...

Jul 25, 2024

Frederick William Scherret, known by those that loved him as Fred passes away peacefully on July 25, 2024 in Deckerville. Born on September 25, 1934 in Port Hope, Michigan to Frederick and Agnes (Zick) Scherret, Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army and returned to his roots in Michigan when his military service was complete.  An...

Jul 20, 2024

Kaye Rose Wightman (Haskin), 85, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Born on May 28, 1939, in Great Bend, Kansas, to the late Woodrow and Hilda Haskin, Kaye was a devoted wife to the late Claude Wightman and a cherished mother to Jennifer (James) Falconello, Amber (Paul) Zachara, Shawn (Ricanna) Wightman, and...

Jul 12, 2024

Quinn J. Jones, 81 of Sandusky, passed away Friday, July 12. Quinn was born in Deckerville on May 11, 1943, to the late Wesley and Dorothy Jones. He married Shari (Shanks) on December 31, 1985, in Carsonville MI. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local 324 and retired in May of 2003.  Earlier in his...

Jul 11, 2024

Robert Frederick Kurtz, 72, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. Robert was born to Arthur and Norma Kurtz on January 13, 1952. Robert is survived by his sister, Lynette (Daniel) Teschler, nephew, David (Sarah) Teschler, niece, Michelle Kahila, great niece, Brooke Teschler, and great nephew, Ethan Teschler. Robert was a long time part of and an honorary member of...

Jul 11, 2024

Our hearts are saddened by the unexpected loss of a dearest Mother and Grandmother Magdalena Schmitt known to many as “Helen”.

Helen Schmitt age 85, of Deckerville, Michigan passed away Thursday July 11, 2024, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Helen was born July 28, 1938, in Sandusky. Her family then moved to Detroit years later...

Jul 9, 2024

Maria Mladek Rocker, 79, of Richmond Twp., passed away at home Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Maria was born in Prague, Czech Republic on December 3, 1944. Maria is survived by her husband, Charles Rocker, step children, Jeff (Kim) Rocker, Jason (Audra) Rocker and Tara (Jared) Ramirez, step grandchildren, Gavin, Darby, Amanda, Faith, Samantha, Jaxson, Jacob and Caden, step great...

Jul 2, 2024

Anita Louise Kolasinski, 64, of Columbus Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Anita was born August 28, 1959 to the late Henry and Eleanor Kolasinski. She was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High school. Anita is survived by her sisters, Phyllis Ellison and Doris (Rudi) Klemm, nieces, JoDee (James) Stipp and Jill (Ronald) Campbell, and many...

Jun 21, 2024

Melvin Henry Block of Minden City died on June 21, 2024, just shy of his 94 th birthday.

He was born on June 22, 1930 to the late Henry and Theresa Block. He married Joyce Bismack on October 15, 1960. She preceded him in death on October 28, 2014.

Melvin was a life-long area farmer...

Jun 16, 2024

Monica Ellen Duncan Gamet (née Clay), 70, of Deckerville, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on June 16th, 2024.

She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on May 31st, 1954, to Herbert William Clay (deceased) and Hattie Jane Clay (deceased).

Monica was preceded in death by her first love Earl Duncan (husband), and survived by...

Jun 13, 2024

Diana Lee Warczinski, lovingly known as Diana to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Autumnwood of Deckerville.   Born on March 18, 1945, in Owasso, Michigan, Diana's life was one rich with love, work, and dedication to her family and community. She was 79 years old. Diana was the cherished wife of the late...

Jun 9, 2024

Margaret B. Van Dalen, age 78 of Palms, was called home peacefully on Sunday June 9, 2024 in Autumnwood of Deckerville.

She was born July 6, 1945, in Lapeer County the youngest of seven children of the late Carl and Beatrice (Chase) Walters.

Margaret grew up in the Thumb area, mostly around Forestville. She attended...

Jun 8, 2024

Loreen Marie Verwest, 68, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Blue Water Hospice Home. Loreen was born February 3, 1956 to the late Joseph and Eleanor Haydamack. Beloved wife of Donald Verwest and cherished mother of Melissa Verwest (and Family) and Donald Verwest. Also survived by her brothers, Randy (Donna) Haydamack and Jim Haydamack, brothers and...

Jun 8, 2024

Amy Lorr Allor, 55, of Richmond, passed away Saturday June 8, 2024 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Amy is survived by her husband, Al Allor, Children, Jessica (Charles) Crissman, Michael Smith and Destinee (Koty Hedges) Smith and siblings, Kandy (Stephen) Murray, Linda Schnee, Kristine (Ralph) Wirgau, Ronda Corby and Anthony (Eileen) Corby II. Also survived by Timothy Murrell. Amy loved...

Jun 6, 2024

Adam Alexander Dalia, 73, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Adam was born January 23, 1951 to the late Joseph and Sylvia Dalia. Adam is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 53 years, JoAnn Dalia, children, Laurie (Mike) Dentai, Angie (Steve) Monroe and James Dalia, grandchildren, Alexa (Jeremy)...

Jun 2, 2024

JoAnn (Carla) Millemon-Kinman, age 83 of Michigan, died Sunday June 2, 2024, in McLaren hospital Port Huron.

She was born July 14, 1940, in Des Moines, IA., the daughter of the late Hubert H. and Alice M. (Collins) Barcus.

On May 5, 1958, she married Oliver James Millemon Jr. He preceded her in death in...

May 26, 2024

Shirley Ann Schmidt

After a wonderful life, full of love and adventure, Shirley Ann nee

Tepper passed peacefully away at home on May 26, 2024, after a short

battle with pancreatic cancer with Utz, her husband of 40 years, at her

side. Born on January 1, 1941, in Detroit, at age...

May 26, 2024

Alayna Murray, 43, of Columbus, MI, passed away on May 26, 2024.  Born on February 13, 1981, Alayna faced life's challenges with a determined spirit.  She touched the hearts of many with her bright energy and contagious smile. Alayna was our Angel on earth, but now she has her true angel wings. Alayna is survived by her parents Kenneth...

May 20, 2024

Jacqueline Mary Rushlow, 83, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Jacqueline was born on May 6, 1941 to the late Samuel and Hazel Carpentier in Detroit, Michigan. Jacqueline attended St. Augustine Church and school. She married Duane Rushlow on November 18, 1961. She worked and managed the funeral luncheons at St. Augustine for...