Obituaries
Peter M. Mitchell
Nov 14, 2019
Peter M. Mitchell, age 30, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 14, 2019 at Deckerville Community Hospital. Peter was a construction worker, working for his father's asphalt business. He is survived by his father Peter A. Mitchell of Sandusky; two brothers Anthony (Kristy) Mitchell of VA, and Kyle Mitchell of Sandusky. A memorial service will be held at a...
Jeanette Helen Orzel
Nov 4, 2019
Jeanette Helen Orzel, 80, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, November 4, 2019. Jeanette was born June 28, 1939 to the late John and Helen Nykiel. Beloved mother of Debra (Matthew) Diaz, Raymond (Michele) Orzel, Mark (Lisa) Orzel and Laura (David) Long; Caring grandmother of Megan (Rob) Elkins, Thomas and Stephen Diaz. Also, survived by her siblings...
David J. Smith
Oct 20, 2019
David J. Smith, age 67, of Forester Township, passed away Sunday October 20, 2019 in his home. He was born August 18, 1952 in Sandusky, the son of the late Theodore and Leona (Kutchey) Smith. Dave was an avid hunter, holding memberships with the Sanilac Sportsmen's Club, Ducks Unlimited, Whitetails Unlimited and the National Wild Turkey Federation. He owned and...
Daniel Andrew Laing
Oct 14, 2019
Dan was born December 22, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan son of the late Donna (Shaw) Laing and John Laing. He passed away peacefully at his home in Richmond on Monday, October 14, 2019 with his wife Laura by his side. Dan enjoyed boating, the beach, sunshine and warm weather. He was also an avid reader of just about anything. Those...
Donald J. Cleland
Oct 8, 2019
Donald John Cleland, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 8, 2019 at Stonegate Village of Sandusky. He was born on August 6, 1931 at his grandparents' farmhouse north of Deckerville, Michigan, to the late John E. and Edna L. Cleland. After graduating from high school in 1949, Donald worked at Henry James Tool and Die...
Donald Robert Lawrence
Oct 6, 2019
Donald Robert Lawrence, 94, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Lake Huron Medical Facility. Donald was born November 20, 1924 to the late Clarence and Myrtle Lawrence. Beloved husband of Patricia Lawrence; caring brother of Shirley (Fred) Teltow. Also, survived by many cousins. Preceded in death by his brother Harold Lawrence. Donald retired from Richmond Automotive in...
Charlotte M. Redman
Oct 6, 2019
Charlotte Redman, age 88, of Deckerville, passed away Sunday October 6, 2019 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born November 23, 1930 in Deckerville, the Daughter of the late Fred and Caroline (Kenny) Jones. She grew up in Deckerville and attended school at Deckerville High School, graduating in 1948. On December 28, 1953 she married Daniel Redman in Detroit. Daniel...
Michael Robert Costello
Oct 5, 2019
Michael Robert Costello, 65, passed away unexpectedly at Medilodge of Yale, Saturday, October 5, 2019. Mike was born May 3, 1954 to Thomas and Mildred Costello. Mike is survived by his siblings, Roy (Jackolyn) Costello and Carolyn Bird. Nieces and nephews, Tonya (Sam) Amine, Tina Percha, Todd and Toni Costello, Jody (Kate) and Christy Bird, Michael Mendoza and Margaret (Don)...
Kenneth E. Franzel
Sep 19, 2019
Kenneth Franzel, age 82, of Ft. Gratiot, passed away Thursday September 5, 2019 in McLaren Port Huron. He was born January 2, 1937 in Detroit MI. The son of the late Ernest and Erma (Darr) Franzel. Mr. Franzel was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Brother to Joyce Franzel Foote of Sandusky, MI; Ronald Franzel, Croswell, MI; and Karen Franzel...
Elmer Otto Villeme
Sep 1, 2019
Elmer Otto Villeme, 90, of Richmond, passed away at McLaren Macomb Hospital Sunday, September 1, 2019. Elmer was born June 27, 1929 to the late Elmer and Loretta Villeme. Loving husband of the late Marilyn Villeme. Survived by his children, David (Pat) Villeme and Susan Helwig, grandchildren Kathryn, Fredrick (Erin), Neil, Eric (Christine) Nichole (Jason), Kristin, Kimberly, Daniel (Tammy), Juliette,...
Duncan G. Mceachin
Sep 1, 2019
"Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts." --Dorothy Ferguson Our beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and brother, Duncan G. McEachin, age 19, of Carsonville, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born May 19, 2000, in Royal Oak, the son of Kurt Gould and Annette McEachin. Duncan grew up in...
Catherine E. Gaupel
Sep 1, 2019
Catherine E. Gaupel, age 92, of Deckerville and formerly of Eaton Rapids, finally broke the bonds of earth on Sunday September 1, 2019 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. Cathy was born October 6, 1926 in Ilion, NY the daughter of the late Clark and Lily (Booth) Baily. She belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis Confraternity Queen of Peace. Cathy...
Estelle Gladys Uppleger
Aug 30, 2019
Estelle Gladys Uppleger was Born in Detroit on September 09, 1927. Her parents were Leona A.(Geierman) and Joseph L. Uppleger. Estelle is survived by her brother, Ronald Uppleger Sr; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Estelle held a pilot license - learning to fly at Detroit City Airport. Among others, she was employed with the Foreign Service...
Norma Rose Werth
Aug 24, 2019
Norma Rose Werth "Mudda", 96, a long-time resident of Lenox Twp., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones' Saturday, August 24, 2019. Norma was born December 29, 1922 to the late Christian and Rose Hacker. She is survived by her "adopted" family, Laura (Leonard) Hood, Jennifer, Stephen, Joshua, Timothy, Sarah and Trevor Hood. Preceded in death by her...
Edward J. Bowerman
Aug 24, 2019
Edward J. Bowerman, age 90, of Deckerville, passed away Saturday August 24, 2019 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born June 12, 1929 in Bridgehampton Township, the son of the late Glen and Lois (Bloomfield) Bowerman. He grew up in the Deckerville area and attended Deckerville Community School graduating in 1947. On June 11, 1955 he married Joann C. Williams....
Larry P. Margerm
Aug 22, 2019
Larry P. Margerm, age, 74, of Deckerville died Thursday August 22, 2019 in Autumnwood of Deckerville after a short illness. He was born December 2, 1946 in Detroit, the son of the late Lawrence and Edith (Jenkins) Margerm. Larry was a veteran of the US Army serving in Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Linda;...
Robert Dale Riley
Aug 21, 2019
Robert D. Riley (91) of Warren passed away on Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 2019. Bob grew up on a farm in Croswell, survived childhood polio and went on to graduate high school, to serve in the US Air Force in Tripoli (Libya) during the Korean War, and to work for and retire from TRW Automotive. A good person, Bob lived...

Colleen Rose Jorah
Aug 11, 2019
Colleen Rose Jorah, 74, of Columbus, Michigan passed away in the early morning hours of August 11, 2019 with family at her side. She was born July 29, 1945 in Downham, County of Norfolk, England. She was the beloved wife of Timothy Jorah. Preceded in death by (Father) Kenneth Bean and (mother) Daphne Bean and a caring mother to Wendy...
Emma Sue O'Neil
Aug 10, 2019
Emma Sue O'Neil, 63, of Casco, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Leisure Manor surrounded by family. Emma was born July 5, 1956 to the late Elwood and Margaret Garland. Caring wife of Patrick O'Neil; loving mother of Sarah (Tim) Williams; cherished grandmother of Andrew, Gehrig and Ethan. Also survived by her siblings Ron (Faye) Garland and Judy Harvey...