Obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

Jason Van Johnson, 39, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Jason was born December 6, 1982 to Tammy Johnson and William Bertrand. Preceded in death by his parents were Van and Carolyn Johnson. Jason is survived by his children, Kathryn, Emelia, Jason Jr. and Gabriella, siblings, Tina (Chris) Manczuk, Brittany and Kyle Butler, good friend, Becky Kaatz, many...

Jan 2, 2022

Elizabeth Scheeres 86 of Sandusky passed away on January 2nd 2022, At McLaren Port Huron. She was born July 23, 1935 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Jacob and Margaret ( Liber ) Stefan . She married Francis Scheeres on May 16th 1959 in Lapeer and he preceded her in death September 24 2006 Elizabeth Loved her children and...

Jan 2, 2022

Paul George DeJules Jr., 72, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 2, 2022. Paul was born April 15, 1948 to the late Paul and Stella DeJules. Paul is survived by his wife, Carol DeJules, children, Toni (Kenny) Kesek, Angie (Larry) Franklin and Paul DeJules III, grandchildren, Paulette (Tino) Siewert, Justin Kesek, Khloe, Marcus and Preston Franklin,...

Dec 22, 2021

Donna Jean Zink, 79, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Donna was born September 4, 1942 to the late Henry and Evelyn Kurkowski. Donna is survived by her husband, Wayne Zink, son, Ed Zieleniewski Jr. and grandchildren, Joseph Zieleniewski and Edward Zieleniewski III. Donna enjoyed Sewing and loved flowers.

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Dec 22, 2021

Edgar Albert Verhelle, 86, of Romeo, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Ed was born August, 12, 1935 to the late Achiel and Elsie Verhelle. Ed is survived by his children, Larry, Linda and Paul (Lisa) Verhelle, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his sister Mary Fisher. Ed enjoyed all Detroit sports especially the Red Wings...

Dec 20, 2021

Joseph Walter Mrosewske, 78, of Chesterfield, died Monday, December 20, 2021. Joe was born January 24, 1943 to the late Walter and Ida (Burg) Mrosewske. Joe is survived by his son, Joseph Mrosewske, and daughter Theresa (Patrick) Weeks, grandchildren, Trevor, Mckenzie, Justine (Kenneth) Shannon, Raymond Rinker, Clayton (Lindsey) Rinker, Tarah Weeks, David (Lien), Timothy (Chelsea), Zackery and Gabrielle Mrosewske,...

Dec 20, 2021

Sharlene Lu Haws, 82, of Casco, passed away at Ascension St. John Hospital. Sharlene was born July 23, 1939 to the late Charles and Norine Porrett. She is survived by her husband, Darrel Haws, children, Tom (Kathy) Weeks and Beth (Mike) Bryant, grandchildren, Jenny (Zach) Scott, Jason (Tiffanie) Weeks, Jordan and Adam. Great grandchildren, Abby, Andrew, Austin, Caleb and...

Dec 17, 2021

Howard “Bud” Kuisell, 90, died on December 17, 2021. Bud was born in November 11, 1931 to parents, Walter and Olga Kuisell. He marries Joyce Haggberg on September 19, 1953 in Algonac, Michigan. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a naval aviator aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S Philippine Sea. Following his time in...

Dec 14, 2021

Linda J. Margerm, age 71, of Deckerville, died Tuesday December 14, 2021, in her home on Hospice Care. She was born July 11, 1950, the daughter of the late Robert and Gloria (Green) Smoke. On July 30, 1998, she married Larry Margerm in Sandusky. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2019. Linda enjoyed crafting, ceramics, and watching TV....

Dec 14, 2021

Mariann Elizabeth Nimbach, 92, passed into eternity Tuesday, December 14, in Richmond, Michigan. Mariann was born February 15, 1929, in Detroit to the late Walter and Leona Smith. Mariann was preceded in death by her husband Rudolf, her daughter Ann Hackstock and son Rudolf Nimbach. She is survived by sons Thomas (Julie), Eric (Michelle) and Otto, and daughter Hattie...

Dec 12, 2021

Richard E. Jewett Sr, age 65, of Deckerville, died Sunday December 12, 2021, in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born March 30, 1956, in Detroit the son of the late Edward and Norma Jewett. Richard was noted for collecting items set on the curbside, fixing them and selling them at the Croswell Stockyard. He is survived by his son Richard...

Dec 12, 2021

Kathleen Ann Shanks, 67, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, December 12. She was born, the youngest daughter of the late Bruce and Josephine Shanks, on March 11, 1954. She is survived by her siblings James (Sally) Galen and Barb (Doug) Montgomery. Kathy was a proud mother to her only child, Jeffrey (Julie) Shanks of Armada, she was a...

Dec 10, 2021

Danny Stephen Bowerman, age 65, of Deckerville passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1956 to Belva and Jack Bowerman. Danny grew up in Sandusky and was a graduate of Sandusky High School. Later in life, he moved to Deckerville where he raised his daughters. Danny held a deep love for his family. He enjoyed...

Dec 10, 2021

Steven Andrew Porter, 61, of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born November 9, 1960 in Trenton, MI to the late Ronald and Prudence Porter. He graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1978 then married the love of his life, Bonnie Meyer on November 28,...

Dec 7, 2021

Jeanette A. (Morell) Kursinsky, age 87, of Palms Michigan passed away on December 7, 2021 in Midland MI at Brittany Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Halloween October 31, 1934, in Cass City, MI and was immediately adopted by the late Wilford and Catherine (Grimski) Morell. Jeanette grew up in Argyle and Ubly. She graduated with honors in 1953...

Dec 5, 2021

Phillip John Traylor, 86, of West Branch, formerly of Richmond, passed away December 5, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center. Phillip was born August 24, 1935 to the late Phillip and Katherine Traylor. Loving husband of the love of his life for 61 years, Patricia Traylor; cherished father of Dawn (Scott) Behem; special grandfather of Nicholas and Nathan Behem. Also,...

Dec 5, 2021

James Edward Stevens, 91, passed away December 5, 2021 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. James was born September 17, 1930 to the late Frank and Teresa Stevens. James is survived by his sister-in-law, Theresa Stevens, brother-in-law, David Bickmann, 32 nieces and nephews and friends, Russ and Bill in Decatur, IL. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Richard...

Dec 5, 2021

Scott Timothy Schellenberg, 60, of Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Scott was born June 9, 1961 to Kenneth and Merle Schellenberg. Scott is survived by his wife, Victoria, stepchildren, Ignacio, Jose, Maria and Norma Martinez, granddaughters, Jeniffer and Jessica Guevara, 11 other grandchildren, sisters Susan (Mike) Payne, Janet (David) Wetoskey and Karen (Jeff)...

Dec 3, 2021

Beverly Faye Wendt, 86, of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Leisure Manor. Beverly was born October 1, 1935 in Benton Harbor to the late Ernest and Faye Doddington. Loving wife of the late William Wendt; cherished mother of Cindy (John) Sutton and the late Deborah Blair; grandmother of Heather (Tyler) Schrader and Jeremy (Amanda) Sutton; great...

Nov 30, 2021

Eugenia Geneive Lipior, 99, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at American House Elmwood. Eugenia was born October 4, 1922 to the late John and Mary Lipior. Eugenia is survived by her niece, Margaret (Greg) Miehls and nephew, Leon (Sue) Sokol. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Julia Sokolowski, Stella, Joseph and Ann...