Obituaries

Michael  R. Rose

Michael R. Rose

Jul 6, 2012

MICHAEL ROBERT ROSE age 59 of Richmond died Friday, July 6, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Rose was born October 3, 1952 in Mount Clemens to Robert and Elaine (Bauman) Rose. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1970. Mike was an avid antique tractor fan and proud owner of his 1954 Farmall Super C model....

Eunice  "Jennette" Schultz

Eunice "Jennette" Schultz

Jul 6, 2012

EUNICE JENNETTE SCHULTZ age 78 of Richmond died Friday, July 6, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Schultz was born January 24, 1934 in Unionville, Michigan to the late James and Eunice (Freeman) Parker. She graduated from Cass City High School in 1952 and attended the Saginaw School of Business. She married Gerald A. Schultz...

Herman  Joseph Werner

Herman Joseph Werner

Jul 6, 2012

HERMAN JOSEPH WERNER age 74, a thirty year resident of Lenox Twp. died Friday, July 6, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Werner was born May 21, 1938 in Detroit to the late Francis and Bertha (Bagus) Werner. He married Gloria Block in Detroit on August 17, 1963. Herman served two years with the United States Army...

Robert  D. Zryd

Robert D. Zryd

Jul 5, 2012

ROBERT DEAN ZRYD JR. age 56 of Port Huron died Thursday, July 5, 2012 in St. John's Hospital in Detroit after a brief illness. Mr. Zryd was born February 6, 1956 in Mount Clemens to the late Robert and Margaret (Thelen) Zryd. Rob graduated from Richmond High School in 1974 and worked in maintenance at Port Huron Hospital for the...

Grace Smedes

Grace Smedes

Jun 26, 2012

Grace Smedes, age 83, of Columbus Township, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born February 25, 1929 in Ameland, Netherland. She married Lewis Smedes, Sr. on May 5, 1951 in Jenison, Michigan. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2006. "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound..." We can think of no other song...

Helen  Louise Schremser

Helen Louise Schremser

Jun 25, 2012

Helen Louise Schremser, age 66, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Monday, June 25, 2012. She was born December 22, 1945 in Banner Springs, Tennessee. She married Robert E. Schremser June 29, 1968 in Warren, Michigan. Helen retired from Meijer's in 2008 and was a dedicated employee for over 15 years. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed going on camping...

Elmer  John Swartz,  Jr.

Elmer John Swartz, Jr.

Jun 18, 2012

Elmer J. Swartz, Jr., age 89, of Richmond, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died Monday, June 18, 2012 in Medilodge of Richmond. He was born March 25, 1923 in Detroit to the late Elmer and Florence Swartz. Elmer served in the US Army as an M.P. stationed in Fort Crooks, Nebraska during WWII where he met and married Frances Krupa...

Robert  L Emerick

Robert L Emerick

Jun 15, 2012

ROBERT L. EMERICK age 74 of Columbus Township died Sunday, July 15, 2012 in McLaren Medical Center in Mount Clemens after an extended illness. Mr. Emerick was born April 21, 1938 in Albion, Michigan to the late George and Stella (Sitarski) Emerick. He married Dianne Thomas in Roseville on December 15, 1995. Bob retired in 2003 as a press operator...

Margery  G. Gaedcke

Margery G. Gaedcke

Jun 15, 2012

MARGERY GERTRUDE GAEDCKE age 93 of East China Township, Michigan died Friday, June 15, 2012 in Medilodge of St. Clair. Mrs. Gaedcke was born November 22, 1918 in Marine City to the late Abraham and Hulda Rose. She married Loren Gaedcke in St. Clair on July 6, 1940. Mr. Gaedcke died June 17, 1997. Mrs. Gaedeck was a long time...

Marie  J. Gonczar

Marie J. Gonczar

Jun 14, 2012

Marie Justine (McKiernan) Gonczar passed from this life to begin her eternal life in Christ Jesus on Thursday, June 14, 2012. The second of eight children, she was born at the family farm in Richmond, Michigan on October 13, 1926 to the late John and Lucy (Burns) Mckiernan. She was married to George Gonczar on February 27, 1954 in Richmond,...

Mikel  D. Osentoski

Mikel D. Osentoski

Jun 13, 2012

MIKEL DAVID OSENTOSKI age 37 of Almont formerly of Berville died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Mr. Osentoski was born April 19, 1975 in Mount Clemens to Richard and Esther (Matchett) Osentoski. He attended Armada High School. As a teenager, Mike had an accident that resulted in burns over most of...

Francis  "Bud" Marsack  Jr.

Francis "Bud" Marsack Jr.

Jun 5, 2012

FRANK "BUD" MARSACK JR., age 66, of Lenox died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. He was born December 10, 1945 in Mt. Clemens to the late Francis W. and Bernadine E. (Brown) Marsack. He graduated in 1965 from Richmond High School and married Shirlee Chisnell September 26, 1970 in St. Agustine Catholic Church. Frank retired from...

Constance  L. Bauman

Constance L. Bauman

May 31, 2012

CONSTANCE LEE BAUMAN age 51 of Casco died unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Connie was born February 23, 1961 in Mount Clemens to the late Floyd and Margaret (Mackley) Bauman. She graduated from Marine City High School in 1979 and worked as a billing clerk at DHL in Port Huron for the past fifteen years. She...

Peter  N. Engardio

Peter N. Engardio

May 30, 2012

PETER NOVARA ENGARDIO age 94 of Richmond died Wednesday, May 31, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Engardio was born December 23, 1917 in Williamston, Mi. to the late Sam and Mary (Novara) Engardio. He married Lottie Stadnik in Hamtramck on April 16, 1955. Mrs. Engardio died August 4, 2010. Pete graduated from Williamston High...

Robert  "Bub" Fruin

Robert "Bub" Fruin

May 14, 2012

ROBERT MARK FRUIN age 81, a lifelong resident of Richmond died Monday, May 14, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Fruin was born September, 1930 in Richmond to Roger and Avis (Lloyd) Fruin. He married Elizabeth Dunn in Ferndale on April 21, 1956. Bob graduated from Richmond High School in 1948 and served with the National Guard...

Darrell  R. Lutz

Darrell R. Lutz

May 5, 2012

DARRELL ROBERT LUTZ age 48 of Richmond died unexpectedly Saturday, May 5, 2012 in McLaren Macomb Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Lutz was born December 10 1963 in Mount Clemens to Robert and Sue Ellen (Newell) Lutz. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1982 and attended St. Clair County Community College and Macomb County Community College. He worked...

Lenore  Emma Stenzel

Lenore Emma Stenzel

Apr 29, 2012

LENORE EMMA STENZEL age 97 of Richmond, formerly of Rose City, MI. died Sunday, April 29, 2012 in the Romeo Nursing Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Stenzel was born August 4, 1914 in Macomb Township, Michigan to the late Albert and Lena (Rachow) Kreger. She married Walter Stenzel in St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Macomb Township on May 14,...

Frances  Heimke Eckert

Frances Heimke Eckert

Apr 21, 2012

FRANCES INEZ HEIMKE ECKERT age 86 of Lenox Township died Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Evangelical Home in Sterling Heights after an extended illness. Mrs. Eckert was born April 25, 1925 in Mount Clemens, MI. to the late Harry and Ina (Sawitzky) Schott. She married Raymond Heimke in Clinton Twp. on December 28, 1946. Mr. Heimke died May 24, 1969....

Ollie  M. Morgan

Ollie M. Morgan

Mar 31, 2012

Ollie M. Morgan, age 100, of New Baltimore, formerly of Memphis, died Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was born April 1, 1911, in Double Springs, Tennessee, the youngest of nine children, to the late Wade and Della Goolsby. Ollie retired from Uniroyal after 30 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo and fishing. She is survived by her children, Gary...

Cynthia  Ann Jay

Cynthia Ann Jay

Mar 27, 2012

Cynthia Ann (Jovanovich) Jay, age 56, of Columbiaville, formerly of Richmond died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 27. She was born December 17, 1955 in Detroit to the late Raymond R. & Suzanne (McInnes) Jovanovich. Cynthia was employed at the Tractor Supply Store in Lapeer as a cashier. Her co-workers and the customers she waited on meant a lot to her. Cynthia's...