Obituaries

James  L. Oswald

James L. Oswald

Jun 15, 2019

James L. Oswald, age 83, of Palms, passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 in McLaren Port Huron Hospital. He was born January 16, 1936 in Minden City, the son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Stroschein) Oswald. On June 22, 1957 he married Marie H. Gentner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Ruth. Jim grew up in the Minden City...

Sharon  Kay Crandall

Sharon Kay Crandall

Jun 10, 2019

Sharon Kay (Hood) Crandall, 66, of Richmond, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Sharon was born June 21, 1952 to the late Leon and Beatrice Hood. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Harvey Crandall, sons, Michael (Linda Francetich) Crandall of Grosse Ile, Joseph (Marci) Crandall of Columbus, daughter, Kristina (Adam) Picard of New...

Betty  Jane Raska

Betty Jane Raska

Jun 8, 2019

Betty Jane Raska, 86, of Lenox, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Village of East Harbor Rehabilitation Unit after a short illness. Betty was born July 3, 1932 to the late Frederick and Veva Austin. Loving wife of the late Vincent M. Raska; cherished mother of Jeanne (Daniel) Ernst, Mary Jo (Chris) Frank, Carolyn (James) Prior, Vincent (Nellie)...

Lucy  Johanna Burke

Lucy Johanna Burke

Jun 2, 2019

Lucy Johanna Burke, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Medilodge of Richmond. Lucy was born December 3, 1933 to the late Francis and Gertrude Flieger. Beloved wife of the late Leo Burke; caring mother of John (Libby) Burke, Deborah Empson, Raymond (Theresa) Burke, Shannon (Mike) Jennings, Patrick Burke, Leo Burke, Gary (Tammy) Burke and Kim (Mark) Specht;...

Norma  Jean Allen

Norma Jean Allen

May 27, 2019

Norma Jean (Jeanie) Allen, age 89, of Deckerville, passed away Monday May 27, 2019 in Hillside Home AFC, Decker, MI. She was born September 24, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Nickel) Theobald. On November 7, 1947 she married Gerald R. Allen in Deckerville. He preceded her in death May 12, 2007. Jeanie was a...

Mary  Agnes Yelencich

Mary Agnes Yelencich

May 19, 2019

Mary Agnes Yelencich, 90, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, May 19, 2019. Mary was born August 8, 1928 to the late Henry and Esther VanLoo. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Yelencich Sr.; cherished mother of Joe (Connie), Steve, Dave (Penny), Mark (Joe), Robert (Nancy) and Phil (Beth) Yelencich, Mary Mazur, John (Lei) and Richard (Tammy) Yelencich...

Mary  Elizabeth Gramer

Mary Elizabeth Gramer

May 17, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Gramer, 78, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 17, 2019 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Mary was born February 11, 1941 to the late George and Elizabeth Gramer. Mary is survived by her sister, Dolores Degan, nieces and nephews, Donna (Joseph) Schoenberg, Sherry (David) Palmisano, Lawrence (Michelle) Gramer Jr., Timothy Gramer and Rebecca (Jason) McDonald, grand nieces and...

David  Lynn Kabat

David Lynn Kabat

May 16, 2019

David Lynn Kabat Sr., 62, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility. David was born June 1, 1956 to Mary and the late Anthony Kabat. Loving father of Aleisha (Kevin) Kerrigan, Jessica (Tom) Meinhardt and David Kabat Jr.; cherished grandfather of Kevin Jr., Morgan, Ashley, Tom Jr., Ethan, Ryan and Dominic. Also, survived by...

Kenneth  H. Bartley

Kenneth H. Bartley

May 13, 2019

Kenneth H. Bartley 93 of Deckerville passed away on May 13, 2019 at Marlette Regional Hospital's Long-Term Care. Kenneth was born on April 2, 1926 in Tyre, Michigan to the late Alfred and Ella (Boehnke) Bartley. The family moved to Deckerville in 1934 where Ken and his sisters attended Deckerville Community Schools. During his high school years, Ken proudly served...

Dolores  Josephine Koleda

Dolores Josephine Koleda

May 10, 2019

Dolores Josephine Koleda, 94, of Richmond, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Paul Koleda and predeceased by grandson Mitchell Koleda; caring mother of Carolyn (Keith) Cardwell, Janet (Robert) Pulver, Paul (Norma) Koleda, David (Linda) Koleda, Daniel (Carolyn) Koleda, Kenneth (Nyoka) Koleda and Nancy (Kevin) Borgacz; special grandmother of Tanya (Johan),...

Allen  Ward Griffith

Allen Ward Griffith

May 8, 2019

Allen Ward Griffith, 85, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Allen was born March 28, 1934 in Pine Bank, PA to the late John and Regina Griffith. Allen is preceded in death by two great loves. At the age of 17 he married Mina Faye. They were married for 20 years. They had 7 sons, Wade (Krissa), Randy (Wendy),...

Margaret  Mary Rettke

Margaret Mary Rettke

May 2, 2019

Margaret Mary Rettke, 81, of Richmond, passed away on May 2, 2019 at The Village of East Harbor. Margaret was born April 29, 1938 to the late Herman and Margaret Ortwein. She was the beloved wife of Donald Rettke for 57 years; caring mother of Roger (Jean Marie) Rettke, Matt (Lisa) Rettke, Karen (Randy) Boehm and Janet (Kevin) Quant; cherished...

Karen  Ann Green

Karen Ann Green

Apr 29, 2019

Karen Ann Green, 65, of Richmond, passed away April 29, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital. Karen was born December 8, 1953 to the late Eric and Rita Green. Loving companion of Ed Paquette for 16 years; caring mother of Lindsy LeClair; cherished grandmother of Noah and Nathan. Also, survived by her brother Eric (Donna) Green, aunts Betty Green, Maryann Green...

Ronald  E. Klaus

Ronald E. Klaus

Apr 21, 2019

Ronald E. Klaus, age 75, of Palms, passed away Sunday April 21, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. He was born April 18, 1944 in Delaware Township, the son of the late Raymond and I. Evelyn (Erdman) Klaus. Ron grew up in the Palms area and attended Deckerville Community Schools, graduating in 1961. On April 24,...

Gary  R. Rich

Gary R. Rich

Apr 18, 2019

Gary R. Rich, age 80, of Deckerville, passed away Thursday April 18, 2019 in the United Hospice House, Marlette. He was born April 11, 1939 in Bad Axe the son of the late Russell and Jessie (McConnachie) Rich. On March 26, 1960 Gary married Miss. Mary Jane Bennett. Together they farmed and raised three children. After thirty three years of...

Frank  Anthony Odrobina

Frank Anthony Odrobina

Apr 16, 2019

No Service scheduled at this time.

Robert  R. Noble

Robert R. Noble

Apr 8, 2019

Robert R. Noble, age 83, of Deckerville passed away Monday April 8, 2019 in his home. He was born April 10, 1935 in Deckerville, the son of the late Ray and Anna (Thompson) Noble. Robert married Miss Faye Hale on September 3, 1960 in Deckerville. He was employed at the Deckerville IGA, retiring after thirty-five years. He enjoyed Tiger Baseball,...

Alfreda Marecki

Alfreda Marecki

Apr 6, 2019

Alfreda passed to her heavenly home April 6, 2019, to be with Marceli Marecki (husband), and all her family and friends. Alfreda was born October, 23, 1926, in Swieciechow, Poland, born to Boleslaw and Marianna Domagalski (nee Targos). She had three sisters (Henryka (Kryj), Zofia (Kosno), and Boleslawa (Galat), and many relatives. During WWII, she was taken from her home...

Betty  Ann Ziviski

Betty Ann Ziviski

Apr 2, 2019

Betty Ann Ziviski, 83, of Memphis, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Medilodge of Richmond. Beloved wife of the late Edward Ziviski; caring mother of Debra (Dennis) Robison, Eddy (Debby) Ziviski, Merry (Mike) McLaughlin and Tina Schmidt; cherished grandmother of Christina, Stacey, Melissa and Zackary; great grandmother of Paige. Preceded in death by her parents Leslie and Helen Thome....

Annette  Lynn Guitar

Annette Lynn Guitar

Mar 31, 2019

Annette Lynn Guitar, 54, of Warren, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Annette was born December 2, 1964 to Mary Ann Nemeth and the late Stanley Gabridge. Annette is survived by her sons, Ralph (Amanda) and Patrick (Valerie) Gallo, grandchildren, Ben and Penelope, siblings, Rozanne (Tony) Buhagiar, Jennifer (Todd) Kernaghan and Kim (Dean) Jones, step mother, Toni Gabridge and many...