Obituaries

Daniel  L. Lago

Daniel L. Lago

Jun 20, 2023

Daniel L. Lago, age 73, of Carsonville, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023, in Orlando, Florida after a long battle with dementia. He was born February 3, 1950, in Fremont, MI the son of the late Louis and Ora (Dawson) Lago. He married Ms. Charlene Warren on June 3, 1982, in Orlando, FL. He graduated from Deckerville Community School...

Alfred Joseph Potrykus

Alfred Joseph Potrykus

Jun 10, 2023

Alfred Joseph Potrykus, 63, of Richmond Twp., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Alfred was born January 13, 1960 to James and Louise Potrykus. Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Potrykus, son, Joseph (Lauren) Potrykus, grandchildren, Lyla Potrykus, Harley Sawyer, Landen Potrykus and Joseph Potrykus Jr.. Alfred loved spending...

Beatrice Cecelia Burden

Beatrice Cecelia Burden

Jun 9, 2023

Beatrice Cecelia Burden, 98, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2023. Beatrice was born September 4, 1924 to the late Walter and Celia Trombly. Beloved wife of the late John Frederick Burden; caring mother of Rhonda (James) Chamberlain, Cynthia (Chris) White, John (Susan) Burden and James (Darlene) Burden; cherished grandmother of Aaron (Lora) and Ann Chamberlain,...

Peggy Marie Wagner

Peggy Marie Wagner

Jun 7, 2023

Peggy Marie Wagner, 73, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Peggy was born March 20, 1950 to the late John and Bertha Dotson. Peggy is survived by her siblings, Gregory (Linda) Dotson, Richard (Fiona) Dotson, John (Linda) Dotson, Ruth (Robert) Lamon and Della Dotson, step daughter, Kate (Jeremy) Horning, and sister-in-law,...

Richard  J. Mceachin

Richard J. Mceachin

Jun 5, 2023

Richard McEachin passed away June 5, 2023, at home surrounded by family after a long and wonderful life and a short battle with cancer. "Dick" McEachin to most friends and community and business associates, but always "Richard" to his family, was born September 6, 1935, in Pontiac, MI to Elizabeth and Joseph McEachin. He was preceded in death by his...

Harold  J. Hallock

Harold J. Hallock

May 21, 2023

Harold J. Hallock, age 66 of Palms, left us on Sunday, May 21, 2023 to be with his family that have passed on, after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Our hearts are broken, and we will miss him. He was born August 10, 1956, in Alpena to the late Howard and Wava Hallock. He married Susan Peck in...

Gary  R. Rich

Gary R. Rich

May 19, 2023

Gary Reginald Rich, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was Born on July 19,1945 in Deckerville, MI. He was the son of the late Harry and Verlee (Phillips) Rich. Gary was raised in Deckerville, MI. He graduated from Hurley School of Nursing in 1966. Gary enlisted in...

Donna Jean Shuboy

Donna Jean Shuboy

May 14, 2023

Donna Jean Shuboy, 62, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Regency on the Lake. Donna was born June 29, 1960 to Eugene and Marian Shuboy. Donna is survived by her siblings, Eugene (Nancy) Shuboy, John (Sandy) Shuboy, Tom (Charlene) Shuboy, Susan Thomas and Fred (Bridgette) Shuboy, brother-in-law, Charles Latour, many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and...

Orville Leroy Robinson

Orville Leroy Robinson

May 14, 2023

Orville Leroy Robinson, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Leisure Manor. Orville was born October 22, 1939 to the late LeRoy and Lempi Robinson. Orville is survived by his children, Deborah (Craig Rowley) Robinson and Brian (Susan) Robinson, grandchildren, Erik (Julie) and Brooke Rowley, Owen and Hanna Robinson, great grandchild, Miles Rowley, sister, Janice Marshall, niece,...

Donna Lou Orrell

Donna Lou Orrell

May 7, 2023

Donna (Rix) Orrell, 84, of Fort Gratiot, Passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Donna was born on November 25, 1938 in Richmond to Elroy and Edna Rix. She lived on her Great Uncle John’s farm in Richmond then moved to Smith Creek and graduated from Marysville High School in 1958. She was married on August 30, 1958. Donna was...

Glenn  R. Toepel

Glenn R. Toepel

May 4, 2023

Glenn Toepel, beloved brother of Gail Toepel, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Autumnwood of Deckerville, at the age of 69. Glenn was born on January 18, 1954, in Detroit to John and June (Hunt) Toepel. He had a lifelong love of music, and he could describe, in detail, many popular group's musical histories. Glenn was kind and...

Lily Alma Suess

Lily Alma Suess

Apr 30, 2023

Lily Alma Suess, 88, passed away April 30, 2023 at Leisure Manor. Lily was born April 8, 1935 to the late Herman and Amanda Hebel. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Suess; caring mother of Darla (Steve) Jelinek, Karen (Mike) Marcinkowski, Kevin Suess, Denise (Mark) Burkhardt, Ken (Dee) Suess, Douglas (Sherry) Suess and Craig Suess; cherished grandmother of 23;...

Franklin Heeney

Franklin Heeney

Apr 23, 2023

Franklin W. Heeney, a resident of Camden, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the age of 81 surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born on March 4, 1942 in Grosse Pointe Farms, a son of John and Jennie (Kucharski) Heeney.  He was united in marriage to Rosemarie Dupont in Richmond, Michigan on August...

Gerald  E. Mosher

Gerald E. Mosher

Apr 17, 2023

Gerald Elmer Mosher, age 85, of Flint, MI passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2023. He was the first born to Walton and Violet Mosher on September 16, 1937, in Cedardale, MI. He met the love of his life, Catherine (Mary) McFarlane on a blind date on the streets of Sandusky when he was 21 years young and...

William Roy Wagner

William Roy Wagner

Apr 12, 2023

William Roy Wagner passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 12, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (Reeves) and loving father of Anne and Bob Case, Philip and Suellen Wagner, Cindy and Jeff Salawage, Jeff and Phyllis Wagner, Ruth and Dan Wilcox and Heidi and Tim Bauer. Loving grandfather of 19...

Elizabeth  J. Hartman

Elizabeth J. Hartman

Apr 11, 2023

Elizabeth J. Hartman, age 86, of Deckerville died Tuesday April 11, 2023, in the Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. She was born November 16, 1936, in Port Huron, the daughter of the late William and Harriet (Cheney) Fleming. Elizabeth grew up in Port Huron and attended Port Huron High School, graduating in 1954. She worked at Prestolite and later...

Sharon  A. Bittner

Sharon A. Bittner

Apr 8, 2023

Sharon Bittner, 82 of Sandusky, passed away peacefully on April 8,2023. She was born Sharon Audrey Fetting, on September 24,1940 in Sandusky MI, where she grew up and lived with her loving family. Mother and Father, Hilda and Auborn Fetting, and brother and sisters, Paul Fetting, Carol(Rockefeller)Fetting, Margaret(Fletcher)Fetting, and Alice(Smith)Fetting. In 1961 she married William Robert Bittner and moved to...

Henry George Geisler

Henry George Geisler

Mar 29, 2023

Henry George Geisler, 81, of Richmond, passed away March 29, 2023 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Henry was born March 27, 1942 to the late Arthur and Bernice Geisler. Beloved husband of Leah Geisler; caring father of Anthony (Lindsay) Geisler and Jeremy (Alexa) Geisler; cherished grandfather of Lyla. Also, survived by his siblings, Clemant (Judy) Geisler, Aimee Geisler, Kathleen (David)...

Brenda  L. Hillman

Brenda L. Hillman

Mar 19, 2023

Brenda Lee Hillman, 64, of Minden City Michigan passed away Sunday March 19, 2023 at home. Brenda was born September 11, 1958 the daughter of the late James and Rose Cantlin Brenda graduated from Peck High school in 1977. Brenda worked at Citgo in Deckerville for 7 years. Brenda is survived by her loving husband Daniel Hillman of Minden city,...

Gill  B. Laber

Gill B. Laber

Mar 17, 2023

Gill Blaine Laber, 66, of Snover, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 17 in his home. He was born March 26, 1956, the son of the late David and Audrey (Poole) Laber and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1974. He is survived by his caring partner and companion Barbara, one daughter, Gennae (Jamie) Hill, brother Eric (Nancy) Laber, sister...