Obituaries
Daniel L. Pozsgay
Dec 23, 2020
Daniel L. Pozsgay, age 64, of Columbiaville, formerly of Deckerville, died Wednesday December 23, 2020 in McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital, Lapeer. He was born March 1, 1956 in Deckerville, the son of the late Steve and Audrey (Morell) Pozsgay. He grew up in Deckerville and graduated from Deckerville High School in 1974. On September 2, 1978 he married Ms. Cindy...
Betty C. Medcoff
Dec 22, 2020
Betty C. Medcoff, age 86, of Deckerville, died Tuesday December 22, 2020 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born January 17, 1934 in Applegate, the daughter of the late Jacob and Theresa (Koch) Heberling. On October 24, 1959 she married Donald Medcoff in Port Sanilac. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1994. She grew up in Carsonville and...
Lois Maxine Wawrzyniak
Dec 20, 2020
Lois Maxine Wawrzyniak, 74, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, December 20, 2020. Lois was born March 29, 1946 to the late John and Earlean Giddens. Beloved wife of the late John Wawrzyniak; cherished mother of DeAnne and Tracy Wawrzyniak and Kelly (Gene) Hughey; grandmother of Nathanial, Travis and Gerald Hughey. Also, survived by her siblings, Rich Giddens and Michelle...
J. Frederick Walton
Dec 17, 2020
Dr. J. Frederick (Fred) Walton, age 83, of Deckerville, MI passed away on December 17, 2020 in Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Fred was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 11, 1937 to the late Raymond and Marjorie (Kinney) Walton. He attended F.J. Reitz High School in Evansville where he was a leader excelling in track which culminated in being Cross...
Candice Kay Bergeon
Dec 14, 2020
Candice Kay Bergeon, 70, of Lenox Twp., passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 14, 2020 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Candice was born December 17, 1949 to the late Lynn Jr. and Jean Ryan. Beloved wife of Dennis Bergeon; cherished mother of Christopher (Jennifer) Bergeon, Kevin (Alison) Bergeon and Kyle Bergeon; special grandmother of Hunter, Elizabeth, Aiden, Austin, Connor and Abigail. Also,...
Wyatt Richard Orzel
Dec 11, 2020
Wyatt Richard Orzel, of Columbus Twp., was carried to heaven in the arms of an Angel, Friday, December 11, 2020. Wyatt was born December 18, 2018. He is survived by his parents, James Orzel and Cassandra Davis, sister, Julianna, brothers, Colton and Lincoln, grandparents, Paula Davis, Theresa and Richard Orzel. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Roger Davis. Visitation will...
Marilyn J. Klaus
Dec 11, 2020
Marilyn June Klaus age 84 passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Autumwood of Deckerville. Marilyn June Taylor was born on November 5, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Marilyn married Kenneth Klaus in February, 1953 and together they had seven children. They resided in Palms and owned and operated a farm. Later in life she sold real estate. During the...
Wilma M. Jones
Dec 10, 2020
Wilma M. Jones, age 86, of Chesterfield died Thursday December 10, 2020, in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born November 12, 1934 in Lansing, the daughter of the late Willard and Grace (Niblick) Crawford. She grew up in Lansing and attended Eastern High School Class of 1952. On February 16, 1952 she married J.E. Jones in Lansing. He preceded her...
Sherry E. Ellis
Dec 10, 2020
Sherry E. Ellis, age 76, of Deckerville, died Thursday December 10, 2020 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born November 1, 1944 in Berea, OH., the daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Owens) Elwin. Sherry grew up in Romulus and attended Romulus High School class of 1963. She was a former employee of Huron Shores Golf Club, Midwest Rubber...
Lois E. Morden
Dec 10, 2020
Lois E. Morden passed away on December 10, 2020, just six days after her 95th birthday, from complications due to COVID 19. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 4, 1925. After graduating from high school, she attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, as she had dedicated her life to Christian ministry. It was there that she met...
Lawrence S. Walling
Dec 8, 2020
Lawrence S. Walling, age 87, of Palms, died Tuesday December 8, 2020, in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born October 22, 1933, the son of the late Scott and Marjorie (Branch) Walling. Larry grew up in the Palms area and attended school in Ubly where he graduated with the Class of 1952. On December 18, 1989 he married Connie Goodrich-Hole....
James William Walsh
Dec 7, 2020
James "Jimmy" Walsh, 90, loving father and husband passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 7, 2020. Jimmy is survived by his wife and partner of 46 years, Patricia "Patty Ann" nee Hendy, daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Kurt Mitter nee Walsh. Jimmy was predeceased by his son, Jeffery Allen Walsh. Also, survived by sons and...
Maria Soledad Hernandez
Dec 7, 2020
Maria Soledad Hernandez, age 87, of Deckerville, died Monday December 7, 2020 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born January 24, 1933 in Irapuato, Mexico, the daughter of the late Raphaël and Marie (Luna) Lopez. Mrs. Hernandez grew up in Irapuato where she attended school. She later moved to Michigan where she was a former employee of Protocraft Inc. She...
Diane J. Zapinski
Dec 7, 2020
Diane J. Zapinski, age 83, of Deckerville, formerly of Howell, died Monday December 7, 2020 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born August 10, 1937 in Mount Clemens the daughter of the late Leslie and Edna (Gordon) Lyles. Diane grew up in Howell where she attended school. On September 3, 1959 she married Edward Zapinski in Howell, he preceded her...
Allen Milton Knopp
Dec 6, 2020
Allen Milton Knopp, 87, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield. Allen was born August 16, 1933 to the late Albert and Mabel Knopp. Allen is survived by his nephews, Dale, Charles and John Glen, good friends, Judith Todt, Juli, Tammy, Vicki and Steven. Preceded in death by his sisters, Margery Glen and Lorraine McDaniel,...
Patricia Marie Stahl
Dec 5, 2020
Patricia Marie Stahl, 75, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her three children, Ken (Carol), Karen Schmid (Paul), and Katee (Ryan Burden); grandchildren, Kenny, Brittnay, Paul, Frankie, Nathan, Clara, and Anneliesa; sister, Mary Kay (Dick) Odgers; nephews, Rick and Sean, and niece, Susan. Patricia is preceded in death by her brother,...
Richard Thomas Mccleary
Dec 3, 2020
Richard Thomas McCleary, 75, of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 3, 2020 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Richard was born August 8, 1945 to the late Joe and Ruth McCleary. Loving husband of Karen; cherished father of Mark McCleary and Jaime (Chad) Grunewald; special grand father of Felix and Link. Also, survived by his siblings, Peter (Valerie) McCleary, Tim (Aileen) McCleary,...

