Obituaries

Lisa  Kay Gangler

Lisa Kay Gangler

May 25, 2021

Lisa K. Gangler, age 54, of Deckerville, died Tuesday May 25, 2021, in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born August 27, 1966 the daughter of Max and Marie (Hilliker) Bradley. Lisa grew up in the Sandusky area and graduated from Sandusky High School Class of 1984. She worked for several years at Liberty Lanes and...

Madge  C. Nichol

Madge C. Nichol

May 24, 2021

Madalyn Charlotte (Holin) Nichol age 93, formerly of Deckerville, died May 24, 2021 in Gulfside Hospice, Zephyrhills, FL. She was born in Baltimore, MD on June 17, 1927 the only child of William and Mary (Willumsen) Holin. Madalyn had a large extended family and many friends during her early years, but growing up in Baltimore led to a somewhat sheltered...

Maxwell  F. Tanton

Maxwell F. Tanton

May 20, 2021

Maxwell F. Tanton, age 102, died Thursday May 20, 2021 in McLaren Port Huron Hospital. He was born May 26, 1918 in Palms, MI the son of the late Frank and Annie (Leslie) Tanton. Max grew up in the Cedardale area and attended Cedardale country school. On January 3, 1942 he married Miss. Ruth O. Cleland. She preceded him in...

Mary Ann Cecilia Britt

Mary Ann Cecilia Britt

May 15, 2021

Mary Ann Cecilia Britt, 76, of Novi, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 15, 2021. Mary Ann was born August 30, 1944 to the late Paul and Rose Nemeth. Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Rozanne (Tony) Buhagiar and Jennifer (Todd) Kermaghan, grandchildren, Ralph (Amanda), Patrick (Valerie), Anthony and Adam (Ashley), great grandchildren, Penelope and Benjamin and her dog,...

Francis Edgar Bartell

Francis Edgar Bartell

May 12, 2021

Francis (Frank) Edgar Bartell, 88, passed away May 12, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1932 in St. Clair to the late Edward and M. Hazel Bartell. Frank married Donna Hollis on March 19, 1955 in Columbus, Michigan. Frank lived his entire life on his family’s Columbus Township farmland, sharing his gift of caring for animals and raising...

Markos  B. Martinez

Markos B. Martinez

May 11, 2021

Markos B. Martinez, age 35, of Deckerville, died Tuesday May 11, 2021 in McLaren Port Huron Hospital. He was born May 5, 1986 in Lansing the son of Samuel and Maureen (Soffredine) Martinez Sr. Markos is survived by his parents; two sons, Javier and Cortez Martinez; four brothers, Samuel Martinez Jr. of Grand Ledge, Alfredo Martinez of St. Joseph, Nicholas...

Joseph Keith Cardwell

Joseph Keith Cardwell

May 11, 2021

On May 11, 2021, Keith Cardwell of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully. Keith was born September 19, 1933 in Richmond, VA. He graduated from John Marshall High School and received his first bachelor’s degree in history, with a minor in journalism, from the University of Richmond in 1955. He proudly completed two years of service for the U.S. Military and...

Raymond Gralewski

Raymond Gralewski

May 8, 2021

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Toni Smith

Toni Smith

May 7, 2021

Toni Smith, age 66 of Imlay City, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at McLaren Port Huron. She was born on August 14, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, to the late Richard & Joan (Shehorn) Luke. Toni and Alan Smith were united in marriage on March 26, 1981 in Sandusky. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, reading, having lunch with her friends,...

Paul James Vermeesch

Paul James Vermeesch

Apr 30, 2021

Paul James Vermeesch, 71, of Lenox, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Paul was born August 10, 1949 to the late Henry and Cecelia Vermeesch. Paul was a life long resident of Richmond. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, a past member of Soil Conservation, Michigan Milk Producers Association, St Augustine Parish Council and many farming...

Barbara Ann Treutle

Barbara Ann Treutle

Apr 24, 2021

Barbara Ann Treutle, 78, of Memphis, passed away at Wadhams Creek Senior Community Saturday, April 24, 2021. Barbara was born June 14, 1942 to the late Stanley and Sophie Palka. Beloved wife of Charles Treutle for 59 years; caring mother of David (Claudine) Treutle and Heather (James) Swartz; special grandmother of T.J. (Jenna) Rinke, Dylan Rinke, Sydnee Swartz, Noah...

Robert Michael Thomas

Robert Michael Thomas

Apr 23, 2021

Robert Michael Thomas, 66, of Richmond, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Robert was born June 19, 1954 to the late Robert and Pamela Thomas. Beloved husband of Susan Thomas and cherished father of Krystal Thomas. Also, survived by his brother, Randy Thomas, brother and sister-in-law’s, Tom (Charlene), Fred (Bridgette), Gene (Nancy), John (Sandy)...

Paul Edward Glazar

Paul Edward Glazar

Apr 18, 2021

Paul Edward Glazer, 71, of Columbus Twp., passed away at Ascension St. John Hospital Sunday, April 18, 2021. Paul was born to the late Robert and Ruth Glazar. Paul is survived by his wife, Araina Glazar, children, James (Jessica), David (Jennie) Glazar and Jessica (Steven) Fall, grandchildren, Jonathan, Alicia, Candice, Deacon, Piper, Jordyn, Warner, McKenzie, Autumn, Trenton and Sarah,...

Barbara  J. Leibinger

Barbara J. Leibinger

Apr 15, 2021

Barbara J. Leibinger, age 75, of Deckerville, died Thursday April 15, 2021 in Blue Water Hospice, Marysville. She was born December 1, 1945 the daughter of the late Keith and Madeline (Smith) Lamont. She grew up in the Deckerville area and attended Deckerville Community School. Barbara was a member of the Deckerville Community Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed bowling and shopping....

Kathy  I. Stefani

Kathy I. Stefani

Apr 12, 2021

Kathy I. Stefani, age 63, of Carsonville, died Monday April 12, 2021 in Covenant Hospital, Saginaw. She was born July 26, 1957 the daughter of the late Ray and Lelia (Thomas) Isaac. Kathy grew up in the Marysville area and graduated from Marysville High School. She attended St. Clair County Community College School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered...

Caryl Joanne Pagels

Caryl Joanne Pagels

Apr 12, 2021

Caryl Joanne Pagels, 81, passed away on April 12, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Richmond. She was the loving daughter of the late Martin Struhar and Mary Viscosi and was born on July 20, 1939. Caryl graduated from Macomb Community College and shared her love and caring as a Registered Nurse for thirty years. She was...

Daniel Roy Ryall

Daniel Roy Ryall

Apr 6, 2021

Daniel Roy Ryall, 59, of Columbus Township, passed away unexpectedly, April 6, 2021. Dan was born September 19, 1961 to John (Jean) Ryall and Shirley (Carl) Dobberowsky. Cherished father of Melissa (Michael) DiFalco and Erin (Kevin) Santo; special grandfather of Adalyn and Josephine Santo (More lovingly known as Goose & Maverick). He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon...

Marjorie Elsie Pentzien

Marjorie Elsie Pentzien

Apr 4, 2021

Marjorie Elsie Pentzien, 99, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Shore Point Heath and Rehabilitation Center. Marjorie was born September 6, 1921 to the late Joseph and Grace Bayer. Loving wife of the late Charles Pentzien; caring mother of Dennis (Jackie) Pentzien, Don (Cheri) Pentzien and Deborah (Pat) Cooper; special grandmother of Jeff (Kim) Pentzien, Michael...

Michael Raymond Keuning

Michael Raymond Keuning

Mar 31, 2021

Michael Raymond Keuning, 81, of Goodells, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Michael was born September 28, 1939 to the late Raymond and Pearl Keuning. Beloved husband of Patricia Keuning; cherished father of Rev. Jeffrey (Lynette) and Todd (Dawn) Keuning; caring grandfather of Hannah, Roy, Rachel, Russell, Rhonda and Ross. Also, survived by...

Michael Allen Pankiewicz

Michael Allen Pankiewicz

Mar 26, 2021

Michael Allen Pankiewicz, 52, of Chesterfield Twp., passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 26, 2021. Michael was born April 13, 1968 to Stanley and the late HelenJune Pankiewicz. Michael is survived by his Father Stanley (Sharon) Pankiewicz, his former wife Heidi of 16 years, daughters, Morgan and Chelsea Pankiewicz, brothers, Stanley (Dawn)...