Obituaries

James  Burton Calomeni

James Burton Calomeni

Sep 12, 2020

James Burton Calomeni, 80, of Lenox, passed away at home surrounded by family, Saturday, September 12, 2020. Jim was born October 9, 1939 to the late Edward and Doris Calomeni. Beloved husband of Donna Calomeni; cherished father of Doreen (John) Bliss, Dawn (Bill) Ozark, DeAnn (Niles) Boulier, James (Tammy) Calomeni, Dana (Mike) Trombley and Eddie (Anita) Calomeni; special grandfather of...

Dion  Cain Russo

Dion Cain Russo

Sep 7, 2020

Dion Cain Russo, 39, of New Haven, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, September 7, 2020. Dion was born July 31, 1981 to Dennis and Carolyn Russo. Loving and devoted husband of Crystal Russo; dedicated dad of Randy, Mikey and Charlie (Baby bear). Also, survived by his big brother and hero, Dean (Lori) Russo. Dion was a man of God, a history...

Laverne  H. Schumacher

Laverne H. Schumacher

Aug 26, 2020

LaVerne H. Schumacher, age 86, of Deckerville, passed away Wednesday August 26, 2020 in the home of his granddaughter in Lawrence, MI. He was born October 21, 1933 in Delaware Two., the youngest son of Joseph and Emma (Halifax) Schumacher. On October 25, 1952 he married Beverly Wintermute. She preceded him in death on November 2, 2018. LaVerne retired from...

Frederick  Earl Statezni

Frederick Earl Statezni

Aug 25, 2020

Frederick Earl Statezni, 79, of Richmond, passed away at home, Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Fred was born July 27, 1941 to the late William and Elizabeth Statezni. Fred is survived by his children, Alain Statezni, Gretchen Statezni and Kurt (Jessica) Statezni, grandchildren, Mikayla, Anabell, Alexis and Hope, and sister, Linda Goltz. Fred proudly served his country in the United States...

Garth  B. Williamson

Garth B. Williamson

Aug 20, 2020

Garth Byron Williamson of Deckerville, Michigan passed away on August 20th, 2020, at the age of 89. After several months of declining health, Garth passed peacefully. Garth was born in Deckerville on February 28th, 1931 to father Byron Williamson & Mildred (Kenny) Williamson. Garth was the fifth child in the family of 7, and the youngest boy. They lived on...

James  Edward Kulman

James Edward Kulman

Aug 19, 2020

James Edward Kulman, 92, passed away at Heartfelt Residential Care on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. James was born October 15, 1927 to the late Theodore and Myrtle Kulman. Beloved husband of the late Mary Kulman; loving father of James (Karen) Kulman and Charlotte (Gary) Groenewoud; caring grandfather of Cameron, Riley, Kendall, Sara and proud great-grandfather of Adelaide (Addie). Preceded in...

Maxine  Marion Wilson

Maxine Marion Wilson

Aug 10, 2020

Maxine Marion Wilson (Mickey), 68, of Marine City, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2020 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. Mickey enjoyed bowling and had an amazing love for animals. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and cherished her time with them. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Beloved wife of Larry...

Alice  M. Whitwam

Alice M. Whitwam

Aug 8, 2020

Alice M. Whitwam, age 92, of Deckerville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born May 16, 1928 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Herbert and Lillie (Campbell) McFarlane. She graduated from Deckerville High School in 1946. She married Wendell Whitwam on August 3, 1951 in McGregor. He preceded her in death on April...

Jacqueline  Mary Schroeder

Jacqueline Mary Schroeder

Aug 6, 2020

Jacqueline Mary Schroeder, 89, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Jacqueline was born September 7, 1930 to the late Clarence and Dorothy Whittaker. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Henry Schroeder III, 7 children, Julie Schroeder, Sandra (Michael) Miskus, Darlene (Thomas) Stern, Henry Schroeder IV, Hope (Timothy) Fair, Terry (Christina) Schroeder and Robert Schroeder, 16...

Rosalie  Stella Waugh

Rosalie Stella Waugh

Aug 4, 2020

Rosalie Stella Waugh aged 80, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 after a courageous battle with sepsis. Rosalie was born on February 29, 1940. She was a strong woman and a force to be reckoned with. She defied all of the odds of the rural environment that she grew up in by becoming the first person in her...

Mary  Lou Fistler

Mary Lou Fistler

Jul 30, 2020

Mary Lou Fistler, 75, a lifelong resident of Richmond, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30, 2020. Mary was born January 23, 1945 to the late Irvin William Almstadt and Effie Mae (Nolan) Almstadt. She was married to Milton Edwin Fistler on April, 24, 1965. Mary was a devoted and caring wife of strong faith. She enjoyed gardening and was blessed...

Shelia  K. Rich

Shelia K. Rich

Jul 28, 2020

Shelia K. Rich, age 64, of Lansing, MI, formerly of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in the McLaren Lansing Hospital. Shelia K Rich was born on July 21, 1956 in Deckerville, MI, the daughter of the late Jack and Evelyn (DeLong) Arnold. She married Darrel T. Rich on November 17, 1973 in Deckerville. She is survived by her...

Betty  P. Smith

Betty P. Smith

Jul 26, 2020

Betty P. Smith, age 93, of Forester, passed away, Sunday July 26, 2020 in the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. She was born June 22, 1927 in Peanut, PA, the daughter of the late James and Katherine Ferrara. Betty enjoyed baking and bird watching and she loved her dog. She is survived by two sons, Robert D. Smith of IL and...

Nancy  Carol Parsons

Nancy Carol Parsons

Jul 12, 2020

Nancy Carol Parsons, 78, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 12, 2020. Nancy was born July 27, 1941 to the late Eugene Packard and Esther Barker. Loving wife of the late Glen Parsons Sr.; cherished mother of Deborah (Ed Mulak) Fitzgerald, Pamela (David) Becklehimer, Ronald (Nolene) Ritchie and Glen (Tracy) Parsons Jr.; special grandmother...

Dennis  James Stephenson

Dennis James Stephenson

Jul 5, 2020

Dennis James Stephenson, 67, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Butterworth Hospital in Big Rapids. Dennis was born in St. Clair to Harriet (Moody) and Edward Stephenson. Beloved husband of Sharon (Clary) Stephenson; caring father of Dennis (Carrie) Stephenson Jr.; special grandfather of Carson. Also, survived by his siblings Cathy Mugridge, Sharon Reuba and Phil Stephenson. Preceded in death...

Marsha  M. Bezemek

Marsha M. Bezemek

Jul 3, 2020

Marsha M. Bezemek, age 69, of Palms, passed away Friday July 3, 2020 in McLaren Port Huron Hospital. She was born January 4, 1951 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Listerman) Martin. On July 20, 1968 she married David Bezemek in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Detroit. Marsha worked at Yale Rubber as a press operator for...

Margaret  Geraldine Sebastian

Margaret Geraldine Sebastian

Jun 28, 2020

Funeral Service will be "Family Only"

Lois  P. Nichol

Lois P. Nichol

Jun 28, 2020

Lois P. Nichol, age 74, of Carsonville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 28, 2020, in McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky. She was born April 20, 1946 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Dawson) Lake. She married Duane E. Nichol on June 20, 1964 in Deckerville. Lois was a former employee of Deckerville Die-Form, who enjoyed her family,...

Melissa  Elsie Dempsey

Melissa Elsie Dempsey

Jun 9, 2020

Melissa Elsie Dempsey (nee) Ladd, 87, of Lenox Twp., passed away at Troy Beaumont Hospital Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Melissa was born May 13, 1933 to the late Lowell and Leona Ladd. Loving wife of Thomas Dempsey; cherished mother of Thomas (Debra) Dempsey, Donna Jones, Valerie Dempsey and Linda (William) Pistorio; caring grandmother of Shane, Justin, Melissa Grace, Heather (Mark),...

Donna  Marie Jesse

Donna Marie Jesse

Jun 7, 2020

Donna Marie Jesse, 86, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at Leisure Manor Sunday, June 7, 2020. Donna was born March 21, 1934 to the late Charles and Leona Suess. Beloved wife of the late Donald Jesse. Donna is survived by her children, Marie (Tom) Baker, Debbie (Marty) Stoecklin, Don (Cathy) Jesse, Shirley (Dwayne) Sopha and Scott (Katie) Jesse, 11 grandchildren,...