Obituaries

James  D. Kenny

James D. Kenny

Jul 4, 2019

James D. Kenny, age 61, of Snover, passed away Thursday July 4, 2019 in his home. He was born May 6, 1958 in Deckerville, the son of the late Donald and Betty (Bracken) Kenny Jim attended Deckerville Community School and graduated in 1976. He worked for the Sandusky Public School system as a bus mechanic for 30 years. Jim enjoyed...

Patricia  Eleanor Hulett

Patricia Eleanor Hulett

Jul 3, 2019

Patricia (Pat) E. Hulett went to meet her Lord & Savior July 3, 2019. She was born April 2, 1931 to John and Eleanor Soye in Detroit, MI. She married Marvin J. Hulett July 2, 1949 in Ray Center, MI. Marvin went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2011. They enjoyed 62 years of love and fellowship. Pat...

Marvel  M. Lee

Marvel M. Lee

Jul 1, 2019

Marvel Lee Haight, 94, of Port Sanilac, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. Marvel was born on January 7th, 1925, a daughter of Roy and Hazel Shay, in Winnett Montana. Marvel was raised on a cattle ranch, the youngest of three children. She attended the Shay School, Winnett Elementary and graduated from Fairfield High...

Irma  M. Abbott

Irma M. Abbott

Jun 22, 2019

Irma M. Abbott, age 102, of Deckerville, passed away Saturday June 22, 2019 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born on November 18, 1916 in Bridgehampton Township, the only daughter of the late George and Emma (Kelley) Whitwam. Irma Whitwam and Grant Abbott were married at her parent's home on August 5, 1938. He preceded her in death on December...

Donna  Marie Krzemecki

Donna Marie Krzemecki

Jun 19, 2019

Donna Marie Krzemecki, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Utica. Donna was born December 26, 1928 to the late Jacob and Anna Naeyaert. Beloved wife of the late Edward Krzemecki; caring mother of Wayne (Linda) Krzemecki, Mike (Lori) Krzemecki, Pat (Bernie) Keigher and Jim (Beth) Krzemecki; cherished grandmother of Michelle (Ron) Eschenburg, Brian (Marnie)...

Ruth Rich

Ruth Rich

Jun 19, 2019

Ruth Rich of Bradenton, Florida passed away at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born on March 6, 1928 in Applegate, Michigan. The youngest of eight children of Frank Haag and Emma (Twiehaus) Haag. After graduating from Marlette High School, she married Leigh Rich on August 17, 1947. Ruth and Leigh made their home in Deckerville, Michigan where...

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,...