Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...