Obituaries

James  M. Hoffman  Jr.

James M. Hoffman Jr.

Jun 8, 2021

James M. Hoffman Jr. died Tuesday June 8, 2021, in Stonegate Village Assisted Living Facility, Sandusky. He was born April 5, 1927, in Halfway, MI, the son of the late James Sr. and Gertrude (Barr) Hoffman. On June 25, 1948, he married Miss. Gloria Hewett in Deckerville. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2015. Jim graduated from Deckerville...

Constance Marie Jeffries

Constance Marie Jeffries

Jun 7, 2021

Constance Marie Jeffries, 77, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 7, 2021. Connie was born December 4, 1943 to the late Melvin and Genevieve Austin. Cherished mother of Linda (Steve) Socia, LeAnn (Ken) Daugherty and William (Amy) Jeffries; loving grandmother of Scott (Ashley), Harry, Lauren, Kevin (Ashley), Larissa, Koen, Alexis, Kirk (Brittany), Jennifer (Joe), Jonathan and...

Gertrude  A. Salowitz

Gertrude A. Salowitz

Jun 1, 2021

Gertrude A. Salowitz, age 96, of Palms, died Tuesday June 1, 2021, in Marlette Regional Hospice Facility. She was born March 25, 1925, the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Tenbush) Booms. On June 12, 1944, she married Titus Salowitz in Ruth. He preceded in death on July 30, 2014. Gertrude was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband...

Virginia May Neuner

Virginia May Neuner

May 31, 2021

Virginia (Gontarek) Neuner, 87, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a prolonged illness, on May 31, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Michigan. Virginia was born November 11, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Josephine and Roman Gontarek. Virginia and Charles were blessed with four children: Jean (Patrick) Finney, Janet (Stephen - deceased) Gottler,...

Susan Joy Breijak

Susan Joy Breijak

May 31, 2021

Susan Joy Breijak, 59, of Clinton Twp., passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Susan was born August 9, 1961 to Henry and laura Vanderlin. Loving wife of Mark Breijak; caring mother of Michele (John) Rzeszutek and Jason Breijak; cherished grandmother of Charlie, Sam and Benji. Also, survived by her brothers, Don, Steve and Ron Vanderlinden....

Raymond Guy Dickenson Iii

Raymond Guy Dickenson Iii

May 28, 2021

Raymond Guy Dickenson III, of Lenox, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. Ray was born September 9, 1958 to Raymond and Alice Dickenson. Ray is survived by his wife, Marlene Dickenson, daughters, Alexa and Tiffany Dickenson, brothers, Glenn and Allen (Michele) Dickenson, sister, Brenda (Keven) Lee, 16 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and...

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....