Obituaries

Lucene  J. Hooper

Lucene J. Hooper

Sep 10, 2015

Lucene J. Hooper, age 92, of Sandusky, formerly of Deckerville, passed away Thursday September 10, 2015 in Stonegate Village. She was born July 31, 1923 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Vernie (Goheen) Boyle. She married Ettrick Hooper on July 31, 1942 in Deckerville. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1998. Lucene was a former...

Norman  R. Schade

Norman R. Schade

Sep 3, 2015

NORMAN ROBERT SCHADE age 74 of Casco Township past from this life on September 3, 2015 in McLaren Macomb Hospital. He was born July 21, 1941 in Chesterfield Township to the late Edward and Helen (Yaek) Schade. He married Diane Schwark on June 19, 1962 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Muttonville, MI. Norm was baptized and confirmed at...

Victoria Melton

Victoria Melton

Aug 25, 2015

VICTORIA MELTON age 91 of Warren, Mi died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in the Medilodge of Richmond after an extended illness. Mrs. Melton was born July 5, 1924 in Dawson, West Virginia to the late Genaro and Larice (Ferrise) Astorino. She graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV in 1942 and married Hershal Melton in Detroit on September 7,...

Frederick  P. Leibinger

Frederick P. Leibinger

Aug 13, 2015

Frederick P. Leibinger, age 73, of Deckerville, passed away Thursday August 13, 2015, in the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born December 4, 1941 in Detroit, the son of the late Philip and Katherine (Mathews) Leibinger. Fred married Miss. Barbara J. Lamont on July 14, 1962 in Port Sanilac. He was a lifelong area farmer, and worked part time for...

Lucas  J. Smith

Lucas J. Smith

Aug 6, 2015

Lucas J. Smith, age 10, of Deckerville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday August 6, 2015 in McKenzie Memorial Hospital. He was born March 6, 2005 in Sandusky, the son of Devon and Vicki Smith. Lucas would have been a 5th grade student. He enjoyed farming with his cousins, swimming, horseback and ATV riding. He is survived by his parents, Devon and...

Adela  "Della" Thomas

Adela "Della" Thomas

Aug 4, 2015

ADELA ‘Della" THOMAS age 92 of Casco Township died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in the Regency on the Lake Nursing Home in Fort Gratiot, MI. Mrs. Thomas was born January 4, 1923 in Detroit to the late John and Petronella (Zaenckautskas) Mars. She attended Pershing High School in Detroit and married Charles Thomas in Detroit on April 29, 1944. Mr....

Pamela  M. Granke

Pamela M. Granke

Aug 2, 2015

PAMELA MAE GRANKE age 56 of Lenox Township died Sunday, August 2, 2015 in McLaren Macomb Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Granke was born August 22, 1958 in Detroit to Thomas and Melba (MacBeth) Bartlett. She graduated from Southfield High School in 1976 and attended Macomb County Community College for two years. She married Gary Granke in Sterling Heights...

Glenn  A. Schweiger

Glenn A. Schweiger

Jul 29, 2015

GLENN ALBERT SCHWEIGER age 87 a lifelong resident of Casco Township died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in his home after an brief illness. Mr. Schweiger was born October 26, 1927 in Casco Township to the late Lawrence and Louise (Ulbrich) Schweiger. He married Irene Rumenapp in Anchorville, MI on June 25, 1949. Glenn worked as a carpenter and was a...

Jacquetta  A. Williamson

Jacquetta A. Williamson

Jul 28, 2015

Jacquetta Ann Williamson, 79, of Deckerville, MI died at home, surrounded by her family on July 28, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Jackie was born on April 11, 1936 in Carsonville to Daniel and Eva Lawler. She graduated from Carsonville High School in 1953 and married Garth Williamson on April 16, 1955 at the Methodist Church in Deckerville....

Helen  G. Galli

Helen G. Galli

Jul 26, 2015

Helen G. Galli, age 81, of Carsonville, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 in McKenzie Memorial Hospital. She was born April 26, 1935 in Forestville, the daughter of the late Walter and Merle (Snody) Schmidt. Miss. Helen G. Schmidt married John C. Galli Jr., on October 13, 1956 in East Pointe. Helen and her husband enjoyed traveling and collecting classic...

Frederick  M. Cummings  Jr.

Frederick M. Cummings Jr.

Jul 23, 2015

FREDERICK MARK CUMMINGS JR. age 92 of Fort Gratiot, formerly of Carsonville, MI. died Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Medilodge of Port Huron. Mr. Cummings was born June 10, 1923 in Croswell, MI to the late Frederick and Edith (Gharst) Cummings. He graduated from Croswell High School in 1941 and worked as a radio repairman. He married Deloris McGary in...

Deborah  F. Blair

Deborah F. Blair

Jul 18, 2015

DEBORAH FAYE BLAIR age 56 of Clinton Township died Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a very brief illness. Deborah was born April 5, 1959 in Detroit to William and Beverly (Doddington) Wendt. She graduated from Sterling Heights High School in 1977 and worked as a stock clerk for J.L. Hudson Department Store. She also worked...

Alyson  W. Hazelton

Alyson W. Hazelton

Jul 18, 2015

Alyson W. Hazelton, age 56, of Deckerville, passed away Saturday July 18, 2015 in the United Hospice residence in Marlette. She was born February 16, 1959 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of Mark F. and Eileen A. (Magee) White Sr. Alyson was employed at Physicians Healthcare Network in Port Huron as a Medical Coder, she was also a homemaker who...

Gladys  J. Baker

Gladys J. Baker

Jul 18, 2015

Gladys J. Baker, age 89, of Deckerville, formerly of Saginaw, passed away Saturday July 18, 2015 in Autumnwood of Deckerville Nursing Home. She was born December 5, 1925 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Katherine (Otto) Baker. Gladys enjoyed playing Euchre, BINGO, and "talking with the folk". She was the unofficial greeter at Autumnwood. She is...

Jennie  M. Kolasinski

Jennie M. Kolasinski

Jul 17, 2015

JENNIE MARIE KOLASINSKI age 99, a long time resident of Richmond Township died Friday, July 17, 2015 in the Villages of Armada. Jennie was born February 19, 1916 in Detroit to the late John and Bernice (Kurys) Lesniak. She married Richard Kolasinski in Richmond on April 27, 1935. Mr. Kolasinski died June 29, 2001. She graduated from Richmond High School...

Nadine  E. Hayes

Nadine E. Hayes

Jul 17, 2015

Nadine E. Hayes, age 57, of Deckerville, passed away Friday July 17, 2015, in the home of her sister. She was born October 16, 1957 in Detroit, the daughter of Daniel and Beverly (Choinski) Hayes. Nadine enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and all kinds of animals, especially her dog. She is survived by her Mom and step-Dad, Beverly (Stanley) Reese of...

Clarence  A. Russell

Clarence A. Russell

Jul 11, 2015

Fort Gratiot-Clarence A. Russell, 89, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2015. Clarence was born on April 26, 1926 to George and Amelia Russell in Palms, Michigan. Mr. Russell was the owner of the former Russell's Music Store in Deckerville, Michigan. He was a music teacher and avid sportsman. Mr. Russell is survived by his wife,...

Mary  Ann Deittrick

Mary Ann Deittrick

Jul 9, 2015

MARY ANN DEITTRICK age 76 of Riley Township, formerly of New Baltimore died Thursday, July 9, 2015 in her home after an extended illness. Ms. Deittrick was born April 1, 1939 in Detroit to the late Paul and Alice (Tanghe) DeLie. She attended Grosse Pointe High School and retired as a teller from Citizens Bank in New Baltimore. Mary Ann...

Laurence  "Larry" Behem

Laurence "Larry" Behem

Jul 2, 2015

LAURENCE "LARRY" BEHEM age 72 of Riley, MI died Thursday, July 2, 2015 after a brief illness in the Blue Water Hospice House in Marysville. Mr. Behem was born February 20, 1943 in Detroit to the late Laurence and Agnes (Croteau). He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1961 and attended one year of college. He married Joyce Dunsmore...

Wanda  Mae Vansickle

Wanda Mae Vansickle

Jul 2, 2015

Wanda Mae VanSickle, age 75, of Coral Springs, Florida (Michigan native), passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love. She was the beloved mother of Donald VanSickle, Sally Ohel, and Betty Eldridge and beloved sister of Harold Reid. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Jennifer, Hugh, Melissa, Danny, Samantha, Susan, and two...