Obituaries
John Matthew Flood Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
John M. Flood Jr., age 59, of Deckerville, died Tuesday February 24, 2026, in Corewell Health Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was born on May 23, 1966, in Baton Rouge, LA, the son of John M. Flood Sr and the late Barbra (Lyman) Flood. John grew up in Baton Rouge and attend an all-boys Catholic School graduating in 1985. On June...
David A. Pohl
Feb 17, 2026
David Allen Pohl, 80, of Palms, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. David was born on May 3, 1945 in Deckerville, MI to the late Edward and Esther Pohl. David went to Snay School for three years and then to Deckerville Community Schools where David graduated in 1963. David married Janet Kay Hooper in 1966 and together they raised...
Karen S. Mcgregor
Feb 17, 2026
Karen S. McGregor, age 73, of McGregor, died Tuesday February 17, 2026, in the United Hospice facility in Marlette. She was born on September 2, 1952, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Gough) McGregor. Karen grew up in the little town of McGregor and attended Deckerville Community School graduating in 1970. She attended Northern Michigan University for a...
Michael L. Lester
Feb 13, 2026
Michael L. Lester, age 67, of Deckerville, died on Friday February 13, 2026, in his home. He was born on October 20, 1958, in Port Huron. He attended Port Huron High School and after graduation he joined the US Army where he became a Tank Mechanic serving in Germany. After being discharged from the Army he worked for Detroit Edison...
Judy Elsie Harter
Feb 13, 2026
Judy Elsie Harter (Peruski), 81, of Deckerville, has passed away.
Judy was born June 17, 1944.
Judy grew up in Palms with her parents, Elmer and Isabel (Bezemek) Peruski. While attending Deckerville High school, Judy had many roles and achievements. She was both Treasurer of her class, and FHA president all 4 years of high school. In her senior year, Judy was...
Tyler Mitchell French
Feb 9, 2026
Tyler Mitchell French, 30, of Chesterfield, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026. Tyler was born February 2, 1996 to Todd and Karla (Jenny) French. Tyler is survived by his amazing mother, Jenny, his very supportive sibling, Jaden, and grandmother, Diane French. He enjoyed his many special aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends including his best lifelong friend...
Cheryl Martha Ritter
Feb 8, 2026
Cheryl Martha Ritter, 39, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Cheryl was born September 12, 1986 to Milan and Marta Siroky. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Michael Ritter, children, Elizabeth, Gabrielle, Abigail and Bianca, mother, Marta Siroky and siblings, Milan (Cindy) Siroky, Adela (Scott) Wheeler and Ivona (Paul) Lukert. Cheryl loved going to the beach...
Duane "Doc" Lee Schroeder
Jan 27, 2026
Duane “Doc” Lee Schroeder, DVM, age 89, passed on to greener pastures on January 27, 2026. Born January 14, 1937, in Pontiac, Michigan, Duane grew up with a deep love for cattle, community, and farm life. His passion began at Great Oaks Farm and carried him through veterinary school at Michigan State University, where he graduated in 1962. After moving...
Stephen Alan Murray
Jan 26, 2026
Stephen Alan Murray, 76, of Richmond Twp., passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Stephen was born April 11, 1949 to the late Leslie and Ruth Murray. Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Kandy Murray, children, Stephen Murray Jr., Emily Keener, Theresa (Dwayne) Samson, Sonya (Gerald) Mack, Timothy (Brandi Schwartz) Murray and Elizabeth Rapier, 10 grandchildren,...
Donna Lee Calomeni
Jan 22, 2026
Donna Lee Calomeni, 80, of Lenox, passed away at home surrounded by family, on January 22, 2026. Donna was born April 18, 1945 to the late John and Anna Gardner. Donna and James are reunited once again! Donna loved her kids as much as life itself, Doreen (John) Bliss, Dawn Ozark, DeAnn (Niles) Boulier, James (Tammy) Calomeni, Dana (Mike) Trombley...
Bonnie Mae Plagens
Jan 19, 2026
Bonnie Mae Plagens, 85, of Columbus Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026. Bonnie was born September 28, 1940, to the late Walter and Magdaline Schwark. Bonnie is survived by her siblings, Diane Schade and Wayne (Pat) Schwark, sister-in-law, Karen Schwark and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Marvin Plagens, siblings,...
Charles Edward Davis
Jan 17, 2026
Charles E. Davis, age 77, of Deckerville, died Saturday January 17, 2026, in his home after an extended illness. He was born on September 18, 1948, the son of the late Burton and Ethelyn (Powers) Davis. Charlie grew up on the family farm one mile north of Deckerville and attended Deckerville Community School, graduating with the class of 1966. He...
Robert Charles Hartway
Jan 16, 2026
Robert Charles Hartway, 89, of Richmond, passed away peacefully January 16, 2026 with his loving family by his side. Robert was born July 21, 1936 to the late Albert and Ella (Osterland) Hartway. Cherished father of Karen (David) Tousignant; caring grandfather of Hunter (Hailey) Tousignant, who all enjoyed caring for and loving him over the last years of his life....
Vaughn Truman Noble
Jan 14, 2026
Vaughn T. Noble, age 73, of Deckerville, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026, in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born May 26, 1952, the son of the late Lloyd and Loraine (Morell) Noble. On November 10, 1979, he married Miss. Erma Nichols in Deckerville. Together they raised two children, Trisha and Aaron. Vaughn was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
Carole Ann Murray
Jan 13, 2026
In loving memory of Carole Ann Murray, who passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Clinton Township, Michigan. Carole was a kind, generous, and deeply loving woman whose warmth and sweetness touched everyone who knew her. Carole was an accomplished attorney who devoted more than 35 years of her professional life to public service, serving as an Assistant Prosecuting...
Judith Sue Ozanic
Jan 4, 2026
Judith Sue Ozanic, 83, March 24, 1942 – Jan. 4, 2026. Judy is now in the hands of our Lord and Savior. Mom was loving, kind and gentle. Judy married Edward (Buddy) Ozanic in March of 1960. Judy and Buddy had four children, Ed (Theresa), Steve (Dawne) who passed away in 2024 and 2023, Mark (Dawn) and Julie (Bob) Durphey,...
Marvin Allen Plagens
Dec 31, 2025
Marvin Allen Plagens, 89, of Columbus Twp., passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with his family at his side. Marvin was born September 7, 1936 to the late Arthur and Ethel Plagens. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Plagens of 63 years and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond, Stanley,...
Dolores Lily Bertossi
Dec 28, 2025
Dolores Lily (Knust) Bertossi, passed away December 28, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born May 25, 1933 to Wilbert and Helen (Rang) Knust in Lenox Twp, MI. On July 9, 1977 Dolores married Robert Bertossi at St. John Lutheran Church in New Haven, MI. Dolores took care of payroll along with other things at the New Haven...

