Obituaries

Conrad  Robert (Bicycle Bob)  Nowort

Conrad Robert (Bicycle Bob) Nowort

Dec 7, 2017

Conrad (Bicycle Bob) Robert Nowort, 87, passed away at River Bend Assisted Living Thursday, December 7, 2017. Conrad was a lifetime resident of the Richmond area. He grew up on the Ottenbacher farm on Church Rd with Michael and Anna Ottenbacher and their children. He then later lived with Clara and Karin Carlson on Bartell Rd. Bob made his rounds...

Barbara  Webb Sturgis

Barbara Webb Sturgis

Nov 30, 2017

Barbara A. (Webb) Sturgis, age 59, of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday November 30, 2017 in Henry Ford Hospital. She was born March 1, 1958 in Sandusky, the daughter of the late Gerald and Bertha (Cockrell) Anglebrandt. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Dana (James) Wakefield and Danielle Webb both of Ruth; three grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald Anglebrandt of Deckerville...

Alice  Marie Dobrynski

Alice Marie Dobrynski

Nov 25, 2017

Alice Marie Dobrynski, 58, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 24, 2017. Alice was born to Gordon and Julianna Messing August 26, 1959. She is survived by her loving husband Gary Dobrynski, siblings Barbara (Rick) Koenig, Randy (Jill) Messing, Donna Joseph, Kathryn (Neil) Bitzer, David Messing, Laura (Mike) Scott, and Sarah Messing. Many nieces and nephews, Patrick (Nicole) Koenig, Jessica Koenig,...

Ann  Katherine Burns

Ann Katherine Burns

Nov 21, 2017

Ann Katherine Burns, 77, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Ann was born to the late Frank and Eleanor Rabideau on December 19, 1939. Loving mother of Mechelle (Brian) Williams; Caring grandmother of Jacob, Hannah and Abigail. Also survived by Brian's children Brian, Megan, Miranda and sister-in-law Barbara Rabideau. Proceded in death by her daughter Dawn...

Marion  E. Pattullo

Marion E. Pattullo

Nov 21, 2017

Marion E. Pattullo, age 88, of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday November 21, 2017 in Deckerville Community Hospital. She was born April 8, 1929 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Harold and Mable (Decker) Pattullo. Marion grew up in Deckerville and attended the Deckerville Community High School. After graduation she attended the County Normal School and became a teacher. She...

Helen  Henrietta Schafka

Helen Henrietta Schafka

Nov 20, 2017

Helen Schafka was born September 4, 1921 and died peacefully at home with loved ones on November 20, 2017. Devoted wife to Raymond Schafka, loving mother to son‘s Mike, wife Barb, and Mark, wife Valerie. She was proud of her six grandchildren Michael, Nick, Matthew, Christine, Michelle, Steve, and seven great-grandchildren. For many years, Helen was a volunteer in the...

Joseph  S. Lafata

Joseph S. Lafata

Nov 19, 2017

Joseph S. Lafata, 70, of St. Clair Shores passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Joe was born in Detroit to the late Russell and Angeline (Copozzo) Lafata on September 20, 1947. Beloved husband of Mary Edna (Glover) Lafata; Caring father of Eric (Sarah) Lafata; special grandfather of Lucas and Adrianna Lafata. Also, survived by his brother Tony (Peggy) Lafata, In-Laws...

Joanne  Marie Hamilton

Joanne Marie Hamilton

Nov 18, 2017

Joanne Marie Hamilton, 76, of Casco passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Joanne was born to the late Henry and Mary Brys on February 1, 1941. Beloved wife of Ward Hamilton; Caring mother of Michael (Sharon) Turzak, Christopher Turzak and Elizabeth (Thomas) Jones; Special grandmother of Joshua, Addison, Melissa, Samantha, Anthony and Adam. Also, survived by her sister Marilyn Barry,...

Donna  P. Williamson

Donna P. Williamson

Nov 18, 2017

Donna P. Williamson, age 89, of Deckerville, Michigan, passed away on November 18, 2017. Donna was born on July 4, 1928, in Sandusky, Michigan. Daughter of the late Charles and Lettie (Leslie) VanSickle. Donna graduated from Deckerville High School in 1946 and married Keith K. Williamson, September 7, 1946 in the Deckerville United Methodist Church, they were married 71 years....

Diane  Dean White

Diane Dean White

Nov 18, 2017

Diane (Dean) White of Port Richey, Florida, age 70 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, after a brief illness. Born February 12, 1947 in Santa Ana, California, Diane was a 1965 graduate of Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan. Throughout her life she used her gift of writing to encourage many people. She was the...

Donald  J. Kunze

Donald J. Kunze

Nov 18, 2017

Donald J. Kunze, age 82 0f Deckervile, passed away unexpectedly in his home Saturday November 18, 2017. He was born August 20, 1935, in Minden City, the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Strochien) Kunze. Don grew up in the Palms area and attended the Snay Country School. He attended high school and later graduated from Deckerville Community School....

Janet  Mae Kaufman

Janet Mae Kaufman

Nov 15, 2017

Janet Mae Kaufman, 76, of Casco, passed away at home with family by her side Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Janet was born to the late Russell and Mae Hartway August, 5, 1941. Loving mother of Lislee (Kenny) Burns, Jamie (Tim) McConnell and Benjamin (Brooke) Kaufman; Father of her children Bernie Kaufman; Caring grandmother of Madison, Madison, Morgan and Chloe. Also,...

Minnie  E. Bowling

Minnie E. Bowling

Nov 10, 2017

Minnie E. Bowling, age 76, of McGregor, passed away Friday November 10, 2017 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born July 26, 1942 the daughter of the late Joseph Sr., and Alma (Sample) Kincaid. On July 30, 1960 she married David Bowling in Sandusky. He preceded her in death February 10, 2013. Minnie is survived by one daughter, Cindy Bowling...

Stuart  L. Stoutenburg

Stuart L. Stoutenburg

Nov 5, 2017

Stuart L. Stoutenburg, age 76, of Deckerville, passed away on Sunday November 5, 2017 in Gilbert, AZ. He was born December 10, 1940 in Deckerville, the son of the late Earl and Thelma (Colter) Stoutenburg. He grew up in Deckerville and attended Deckerville Community School. Stuart married Miss. Karen Davis on August 19, 1961 in Deckerville. Together they raised four...

Thaddeus  Benjamin Tszinski

Thaddeus Benjamin Tszinski

Nov 2, 2017

Thaddeus Benjamin Tszinski, 77, of Lenox, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side Thursday, November 2, 2017. Thaddeus was born to Ben and Victoria Tszinski August 15, 1940. Beloved husband of Barbara Tsziniski; Father of Timothy (Julie) Tszinski, Laura (Tom) Remeselnik and Gregory Tszinski; Grandfather of Alyssa (Adam Evola), Jacob, Danielle, Mckenzie and Shelby. Also,...

Patrick  Daniel Fryer

Patrick Daniel Fryer

Nov 1, 2017

Patrick Daniel Fryer passed away on November 1st, 2017 in his home in Lake George, MI. Born to Jack and Elsie (Daniels) Fryer on March 14th, 1955 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Pat grew up in Richmond, MI and traveled to many places including Arizona and the Virgin Islands for work before settling down in East China, MI and having...

Joan  K. Simpson

Joan K. Simpson

Oct 28, 2017

Joan K. (knee Farrell) Simpson, age 80 of Deckerville, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 in her home. She was born December 5, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Neil and Elizabeth (Tracy) Farrel. On December 2, 1978 she married John P. Simpson, together they raised six children. Joan enjoyed her family, painting, gardening, and being on the...

Daniel Redman

Daniel Redman

Oct 26, 2017

Daniel Redman, age 88, of Deckerville, passed away Thursday October 26, 2017 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born January 27, 1929 in Detroit, the son of the late Ike and Nellie (Kolosky) Redman. On December 28, 1953 he married Miss. Charlotte Jones. Daniel was a US Navy veteran serving in WWII. He was a retired truck driver for Detroit...

Donna  Jeanne Bartell

Donna Jeanne Bartell

Oct 24, 2017

Donna Jeanne Bartell, 81, passed away October 24, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1936 in Richmond to the late James and Jean Hollis. Donna married Francis (Frank) Bartell on March 19, 1955 in Columbus, Michigan. Donna was devoted to her family, cooking meals and hosting gatherings at their home. She had a passion for crafting, sewing, knitting and...

Alison  Gough Orrison

Alison Gough Orrison

Oct 24, 2017

Alison A. (Gough) Orrison, age 32, of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday October 24, 2017 in her home. Alison was born April 30, 1985 in Deckerville the daughter of Kathleen (Theobald) Gough, and the late Richard Gough Jr. She grew up in Deckerville and attended Deckerville Community Schools K-12. She then attended Central Michigan University where she received a BS degree....