Obituaries
Richard Allen Raska
Jul 21, 2026
Richard Allen Raska, 63, of Washington Twp., passed away very unexpectedly Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Richard was born October 3, 1962 to Roy Raska and Barbara Esper. Richard is survived by his mother, Barbara Esper, siblings, Randy (Donna) Raska, Diane (Graham) Walker, Darryl (Sharon) Raska and Dean Raska, nieces and nephews, John Abundis, Traci Abundis and Katlyn Schulte and his...
Henrik Komisarz
Jul 19, 2026
Henrik Komisarz, 79, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026. Henrik was born March 21, 1947 to the late Frank and Pauline Komisarz. Henrik is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Komisarz, children, Matt, Kenny, Carrie, Kelly, Mary, Victor and May, many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Henrik was a hard-working business owner with strong convictions that...
Dennis Strunk
Jul 15, 2026
Dennis H Strunk, 83 of Mancelona, Michigan, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026. He was born August 20, 1942 to the late Conley and Geneva (Chambers) Strunk. Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Carol Strunk, kids, Dennis and (Cathy) Strunk, Robert and (Linda) Strunk, Ronald and (Pam) Strunk, Janet and (Ed Whiting) Strunk, Larry and (Lisa) Strunk and Michael and...
Danny Robert Schuman
Jul 12, 2026
Danny Robert Schuman, 75, of New Baltimore, passed away after a long bought with cancer on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Henry Ford Hospital Macomb. Danny was born March 5, 1951 to the late Donald and Betty Schuman. Loving father of Patricia (Dan) Monaghan and David (Tracy) Schuman; adored grandfather of Gage, Liberty and Ashton Schuman, Elena Monaghan, Sierra (Joe)...
Nancy Marie Kain
Jul 5, 2026
Nancy Marie Kain, 95, of Casco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Leisure Manor in Richmond. Nancy was born November 21, 1930 in Pigeon, MI to the late Walter and Lena Wichert. Nancy is survived by her children, Diana Colley and Jeffrey (Beth) Kain, grandchildren, Heather Skinner, Jonathan Holzapfel, Pat (Alicia) Colley, Bri Colley, David Kulman, Holly...
Thomas (Tim) Joseph O'Mara
Jun 22, 2026
Thomas (Tim) O’Mara Jr. age 88, of Deckerville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026 at United Hospice Residence, Marlette. He was born March 22, 1938 in Palms, Michigan to the late Thomas and Josephine O’Mara. Tim graduated from Deckerville Community School in 1956, and honorably served in the United States Army. He married Ruth (Burgess) on October 18,...
Susan Carol Fitzpatrick
Jun 13, 2026
Susan Carol Fitzpatrick, 78, of Riley, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. Susan is survived by her children, Christopher (Stephanie) Fitzpatrick, Eric (Staci) Fitzpatrick, Janet Czajkowski, Shelly (Dave) Klann and Ranae Tomczak, stepchildren, Tammy (Jerry) Bandemer, Robert Fitzpatrick Jr. and Melissa (David) Dobner, grand children: Kamille Fitzpatrick, Calvin Fitzpatrick, Cohen Fitzpatrick, Chelsey (Barton) Vening, Chad (Pricilla) Czajkowski, Nicholas Klann, Abigail...
Frederick Roberts
May 31, 2026
Fred Roberts, 78, of Deckerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1948, in Deckerville, Michigan, to the late Clarence and Mavis (Stepka) Roberts. Fred proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran and was a dedicated member of his community. He served as Commander of American Legion Post 516, where he enjoyed...
Minnie V. Willing
May 31, 2026
Minnie V. Willing, age 94, of Deckerville, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Marlette United Hospice Residents. She was born March 19, 1932, the daughter of the late Wesley and Dorothy (Pfeiffer) Tanton. Minnie graduated as the Salutatorian of the class of 1949. After graduation she attended and graduated from County Normal in Caro and went on to teach at...
Shirley Ann Vieau
May 29, 2026
Shirley Evans (Vieau), age 90, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Shirley was born on October 26th of 1935 to the late Harold and Ethel Chaltron. She lived in the Richmond Michigan area for most of her life. She graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1954, and after working as a bookkeeper she met and...
Valerie Adelia Pierson
May 27, 2026
Valerie A. Pierson, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 18, 1937, in Owosso, Michigan. She married Albin J. Pierson on January 12, 1957and moved to Palms, MI, then Minden City. Valerie spent her life creating a legacy of joy, warmth, acceptance, love and laughter. She was a...
Beulah Parrott
May 25, 2026
Beulah Parrott of Sarasota, formerly of Deckerville, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 at the age of 99 surrounded by her loving family. Beulah was born on January 21, 1927 in Deckerville, Michigan, the eldest child of the late Harold and Irma (Morris) Gough. She was raised on a humble dairy farm where she walked to school through the...
Gerald Dalrick
May 25, 2026
Gerald Dalrick, 94, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Villas of Rose City. Gerald is survived by his children, Debbie (Larry) Burgess, Bill (Kim), Mark (Barbara) and Scott (Amber) Dalrick, grandchildren, Betsy, Jeff, Kristen, Jeremy, Jason, Steven, Keith, Sidney and Sadie, great grandchildren, Carson, Jeffrey, Dylan, Kaylee, Alexandria, Bradley, Corey, Chase, Kayden, Skylar. Katlynn, Aurora, Eliana and...
Beverly Blaine
May 22, 2026
Beverly (Williamson, Sweet) Blaine passed away on May 22nd, 2026. She was born in McGregor, Michigan on Feb 26th, 1932. She married her late husband, David F. Blaine on December 18th, 1977 in Lansing, Michigan. She is survived by her son Gary J. Sweet of Deckerville, four grandchildren, Lori Turner, Douglas and Crystal Sweet, Melissa and William Brown, and Corey...
Robert Dean Patrick
May 19, 2026
Robert Dean Patrick, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born on July 29, 1946, in Dearborn, Robert lived a life defined by dedication to family, service to his country, and a quiet strength that steadied those around him. At the age of 19, Robert answered the call to serve his country, entering the United States Army on...
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
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
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...

