Obituaries

Ernest  James Matusik

Ernest James Matusik

May 9, 2018

Ernest James Matusik, 89, of Columbus Twp., passed at home Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Ernest was born June 22, 1928 to the late Paul and Angeline Matusik. Married Stella Rose Ettinger on November 29, 1959. He is survived by his sister Clair (Jack) Jones and many nieces and nephews. Also, his beloved second family of 24 years Eric and Betty...

Lori  A. Snyder

Lori A. Snyder

May 8, 2018

Lori A. Snyder, age 55, of Mikado, formerly of Sandusky, died Tuesday May 8, 2018 in the Tony and Trish Nursing Home of Auburn under Hospice care. She was born February 4, 1963 in Cadillac, the daughter of Willett Badgely and the late Gladys (Snyder) Badgely. Lori grew up in the Sandusky area and attended Sandusky High School graduating in...

Marc  Edward Dreim

Marc Edward Dreim

May 7, 2018

Marc Edward Dreim, 59, of Lenox Township, passed away at McLaren Port Huron Hospital Monday, May 7, 2018. Marc was born July 30, 1958 to the late Arthur and Vivian Dreim. Beloved husband of Jean Dreim; caring father of Carmen (Vince Rotondo) Dreim and Hali (Troy) Claerhout; special grandfather of Roman Claerhout. Also, survived by his siblings Dennis (Cyndi) Dreim,...

Gregory  Michael Haigh

Gregory Michael Haigh

May 5, 2018

Gregory Michael Haigh, 29, of Chesterfield Township, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 5, 2018. Loving, dedicated father of Zaidin Haigh; cherished son of Greg E. Haigh and Kim and Michael Kove; special, sweet brother of Amber (Nathan) Nuyts, Kimberly (Brian) Kove-Chalou and Michelle Monteleone-Kove, treasured grandson to surviving grandparents, Gregory (Carol) Burden and Pamela (Ed) Butkiewicz, caring uncle of Cadence,...

Benjamin  L. Maxfield

Benjamin L. Maxfield

May 2, 2018

Benjamin L. Maxfield, age 22, of Sandusky, died Wednesday May 2, 2018 from injuries sustained in a deer-motorcycle accident. He was born June 17, 1995 in Sandusky, the son of Eric and Elizabeth (Kaiser) Maxfield. Benjamin grew up in the Sandusky/Snover area. He attended the Sandusky schools, graduating in 2013. He was a former employee of Goetze Dairy since before...

Matthew  Peter Zurakowski

Matthew Peter Zurakowski

Apr 30, 2018

Matthew Peter Zurakowski, 35, of Port Huron, formerly of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly at McLaren Flint Hospital Monday, April 30, 2018. Matt was born January 17, 1983 to David and Elizabeth Zurakowski. Matt is survived by his parents, David and Elizabeth Zurakowski; fiancé, Amanda Parsons; daughters, Kaliana and Kyla; siblings, Ben Zurakowski and Heidi (Jeff) Yaek; nieces, Madeline and Lainey;...

Sherry  A. Hooper

Sherry A. Hooper

Apr 24, 2018

Sherry Ann Hooper, age 64, of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday April 24, 2018 in Marlette Hospice Facility. She was born July 23, 1953 in Deckerville, the daughter of Kenneth and Ida Wadsworth. She grew up in the Deckerville area. Graduated from Deckerville Community High School, Class of 1971, and then went on to Michigan State. On July 2, 1983 she...

David  L. Roskey

David L. Roskey

Apr 18, 2018

David Leroy Roskey, age 88, of Deckerville, passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018 in Autumnwood of Deckerville surrounded by his family. He was born October 24, 1929 in Port Huron, the son of the late Norman and Edith (French) Roskey. David married Miss. Geraldine M. Grant on July 2, 1955 in Port Huron. David grew up in Port Huron and...

Denis  Allen Harrington

Denis Allen Harrington

Apr 14, 2018

Denis Allen Harrington, 75, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 14, 2018. Denis was born January 13, 1943 to the late Carl and Luella Harrington. Beloved husband of Sharon Harrington; caring father of Donald Harrington, Statia (Jamey) Cates and Denise (Jeff) Mead; adored grandfather of Megan, Miranda, Nickolas, Jacob and Kelsey. Also, survived by his sister Doris...

Melvin  E. Goheen

Melvin E. Goheen

Apr 9, 2018

Melvin E. Goheen, age 91, of Deckerville, died Monday April 9, 2018 in Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born July 14, 1926 in Wheatland Township, the son of the late Ernest and Harriet (Couch) Goheen. On June 5, 1954 he married Miss. Eva Stoutenburg in Deckerville. Melvin was a former employee of Johnson Milk, Marlette Trailer factories and the Deckerville...

Louis  Alma Paleno

Louis Alma Paleno

Apr 6, 2018

Louis Paleno, age 76 passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2018. Beloved husband to Karen Paleno of 54 years. Loving father of Toni Dart (Pierre), John Paleno, Terri Lebow (Dean). Cherished grandfather of Danielle Dart, Catherine Dart, Michael Dart, John Paleno, Jena Paleno and Chloe Lebow. Adored Great Grandfather to Leah, Emma and Nora. Treasured and loved by his precious...

Ronald  T. King  Ii

Ronald T. King Ii

Apr 2, 2018

Ronald T. King II, age 52, of Deckerville, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 2, 2018 in his home. He was born June 22, 1965 in Plymouth, the son of the late Ronald King I and Janice (Guielett) King. Ronald was an employee of Bob Burns Construction. He enjoyed shooting pool, was a jack of all trades, and loved helping others....

Helen  Louise Dheygere

Helen Louise Dheygere

Mar 30, 2018

Helen Louise Dheygere, 93, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, March 30, 2018. Helen was born February 6, 1925 to the late Pearle and Edna Harden. Beloved wife of Cyriel Dheygere; caring mother of Maryann (Randall) Geda and Carol Fogal; grandmother of Chris (Alyshia) Fogal; great grandmother of Devin, Xander and Alexis Fogal; great great...

Eleanore  Louise Macivor

Eleanore Louise Macivor

Mar 29, 2018

Elenore Louise MacIvor, 93, of Richmond, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond Thursday, March 29, 2018. Elenore was born May 20, 1924 to the late Joseph and Florence Richardson. Loving wife of the late Allan MacIvor Sr.; devout mother of Allan (Denise) MacIvor Jr, and Sandi (Mike) Garvey; special grandmother of Greg MacIvor, Sean (Stacie) Garvey and Ryan Garvey; great...

Velma  Pauline Douglas

Velma Pauline Douglas

Mar 27, 2018

Velma Pauline Douglas, 83, of Lenox Twp., passed at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Velma was born February 10, 1935 to the late Jess and Fannie Cupp. Loving wife of Franklin Douglas; caring mother of Michael (Kathleen), Anthony (Carrie) and Derek (Jenni) Douglas; grandmother of 16; great grandmother of 11. Also, survived by her sister Edna (Mennis)...

Vonda  Mae Baumstark

Vonda Mae Baumstark

Mar 27, 2018

Vonda Mae Baumstark, age 96, of Richmond Township, died at Wadhams Creek Senior Living Center in Kimbell Township, MI Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Vonda was born October 19, 1921 to John and Zelma Kulman, the oldest of nine children. She married Joseph Baumstark on June 26, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Richmond. Joe predeceased her on April 10, 1995....

Dale  Gordon Barnes

Dale Gordon Barnes

Mar 23, 2018

Dale Gordon Barnes III, 53, of Richmond, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. Dale was born August 19, 1964 to Constance Jeffries and the late Dale Barnes II. Beloved father of BreAnn Barnes; special grandfather of Niko Kodos; caring brother of Lisa (Ken MacMartin) Barnes, Linda (Steve) Socia, LeAnn (Ken) Daugherty and William (Amy) Jeffries. Also, survived by his dearest...

Paul  Alan Wroblewski

Paul Alan Wroblewski

Mar 19, 2018

Paul Alan Wroblewski, 59, of Clay Township, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 19, 2018. Paul was born March 17, 1959 to Rosemarie and the late Gerald Wroblewski. Loving husband to the late Kimberly Wroblewski; Caring father of Shawn and Alan Wroblewski; step father of Justin and Amber Randolph; grandfather of Christian Wroblewski. Also, survived by his siblings Carl, Bruce, Robert,...

Marie  Alta Rund

Marie Alta Rund

Mar 11, 2018

Marie Alta Rund, 95, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Richmond Sunday, March 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Rund; caring mother of Marlene (Russell) Stenzel and Lorelei (Tim) Rix. Grandmother of Rachael (Jeff) Churchill, Jennifer (Dan) Hill, Stephanie (Christopher) Weiss, Matthew (Alicia) Rix, Amanda (Ethan) Grove, David (Dawn) Stenzel and Cory (Kelly) Stenzel. Great grandmother...

Michael Broughton

Michael Broughton

Mar 7, 2018

Michael K. Broughton, age 71, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Deckerville passed away March 7, 2018 in his home. He was born May 3, 1946 in Deckerville, the son of the late Ken and Carrie (Baughman) Broughton. Mike grew up in Deckerville and attended Deckerville Community School. He graduated as Valedictorian of his class in 1964. He went to college...