Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles A. Debeau
Jul 1, 2015
CHARLES ANDREW DeBEAU Jr. age 80 of Richmond died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in McLaren Macomb Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. DeBeau was born June 7, 1935 in Detroit to the late Charles and Bessie (Nolta) DeBeau. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School in Detroit in 1953 and earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in education from the...
Linda S. Thomure
Jun 30, 2015
LINDA SUE THOMURE age 73 of Columbus Township died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Thomure was born April 22, 1942 in Weldon, AR to the late Lonnie and Pauline (Surginer) Jackson. She is survived by her sister; Julia Turla of St. Clair Shores and nephew Robert (Kathy) Turla of Harrison Township. She was...
Jose' A. Villafranca
Jun 25, 2015
Jose' (Poncho) Villafranca age 72, of Deckerville, died Thursday June 25, 2015 in the home of his son. He was born March 29, 1943 in Laredo, TX, the son of the late Miguel and Petra (Castillo) Villafranca. He married Oralia O. Oviedo on March 22, 1967 in Laredo, TX, she preceded in death on July 31, 2002. Poncho was a...
Georgette Ludwig
Jun 22, 2015
GEORGETTE LUDWIG age 91 of Chesterfield Township died Monday June 22, 2015 in Medilodge of Richmond after an extended illness. Mrs. Ludwig was born August 3, 1923 in Machelen, Belgium to the late Camiel and Elisa (VanHoe) Peers. She married John Ludwig in New Baltimore on November 4, 1981. Mr. Ludwig died October 30, 1992. Georgia worked as a secretary...
John P. Kumpf
Jun 14, 2015
JOHN PHILLIP KUMPF age 52 of Columbus Township, formerly of Lapeer, MI. died Sunday, June 14, 2015 after an extended illness. Mr. Kumpf was born December 24, 1962 in Southfield, Michigan to Eugene and Ruth (Cruse) Kumpf. He graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1980 and was a self employed carpenter. John was a fun loving guy and enjoyed...
Maude M. Price
Jun 8, 2015
Maude M. Price, age 96, of Deckerville, passed away Monday June 8, 2015 in her home. She was born September 12, 1919 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Harman and Grace (Cline) Murray. Maude was preceded in death by her husbands. She was a graduate of Deckerville Community Schools and lived most her life in Richmondville. She is survived...
Paul J. Roper
Jun 7, 2015
Paul J. Roper, age 80, of Pt. Sanilac, passed away Sunday June 7, 2015 in the Yale Medilodge. He was born November 20, 1934 in Birmingham the son of the late Paul M. and Pauline (Logan) Roper. Paul married Miss. Keitha Phillips on August 26, 1961 in Madison Heights. He enjoyed golfing so much he built his home next to...
Ann Fenton Quinn
Jun 5, 2015
ANN LOUISE FENTON QUINN age 67 a lifelong resident of Richmond entered eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2015 in her home after an extended illness. Annie was born January 6, 1948 in St. Clair, Michigan to the late Jack and Vera (Bark) Fenton. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1966 and attended St. Clair Community College. She married...
Lillian E. Manchik
Jun 5, 2015
LILLIAN EDITH MANCHIK age 86 of Columbus Township died Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Legacy Assisted Living Home in Jackson, Michigan. Mrs. Manchik was born May 1, 1929 in Huron County, Michigan to the late Joseph and Leona (Jock) Duda. She graduated from Bad Axe High School and attended Port Huron Beauty College. She married Joseph Manchik in Richmond...
Ruth M. Luszczki
Jun 4, 2015
RUTH MADALENE LUSZCZKI age 94 of Casco Township died Thursday, June 4, 2015 in St. John River District Hospital. Mrs. Luszczki was born January 7, 1921 in Detroit to the late William and Clara (Printz) Stefanski. She married Robert Hanvey in Detroit on 1942. Mr. Hanvey died October 20, 1959. She married William Luszczki in Richmond on February 19, 1966....
Bruce D. Tanton
Jun 4, 2015
Bruce D. Tanton, age 64, of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw. He was born December 28, 1950 in Sandusky, the son of the late Leigh and Jean (Cleland) Tanton. Bruce enjoyed watching basketball and football, yardwork, and walking on the break wall at the Harbor Beach Harbor, and hunting. He was a...
Eunice M. Tarzwell
Jun 1, 2015
Eunice M. Tarzwell, age 81, of Deckerville. Passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born September 22, 1933 in Forester Township, the daughter of Orville and Olive (Willis) Reid. She married Arnold Tarzwell on September 30, 1950 in Deckerville. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2000. Eunice drove school bus for the...
Sanford G. Mcgregor
May 29, 2015
Sanford G. (Sandy) McGregor, age 87 of Deckerville, passed away Friday May 29, 2015 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born August 2, 1927 in McGregor, MI., the son of the late Fred and Matilda (Gray) McGregor. He married Miss. Lois J. Mosure on May 28, 1949 in Deckerville. Sandy was a lifelong area farmer, who worked for Yale Rubber...
James M. Montgomery
May 28, 2015
JAMES MICHAEL MONTGOMERY age 69 a lifelong resident of Richmond died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Mr. Montgomery was born December 18, 1945 in Mount Clemens to the late Francis and Margaret (Russ) Montgomery. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1964 and was a veteran of the United States Army....

