Obituaries

Michael  P. Gough

Michael P. Gough

Oct 24, 2014

Michael P. Gough, age 35, of Deckerville, died October 24, 2014 in McLaren Lapeer Regional Hospital from injuries in a motorcycle accident. He was born July 23, 1979 in Sandusky, the son of R. Michael and Brenda (Nickrand) Gough. Michael worked construction most of his life. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, motorcycle riding, and cage fighting. He is survived by...

David  J. Lamont

David J. Lamont

Oct 17, 2014

David J. Lamont, age 40, of Deckerville, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born December 18, 1973 in Deckerville, the son of Raymond D. and Annette (LaFranca) Lamont. David was a 1992 graduate of Deckerville high School. He worked for Barton Malow construction building electric windmills. He is survived by his mother, Annette (Dennis) Seiler of Deckerville, two...

Kenneth Winter

Kenneth Winter

Oct 13, 2014

KENNETH MICHAEL WINTER age 54 of Beverly Hills, Michigan died unexpectedly on Monday, October 13, 2014 in St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac. Kenneth was born July 16, 1960 in Detroit to Michael and Phyllis (Hengehold) Winter. Kenneth had special needs and resided in several adult care homes, the most recent being the Bloomfield Home in Beverly Hills. He is survived...

William (Billy)  Chernow  Jr.

William (Billy) Chernow Jr.

Oct 12, 2014

William (Billy) Chernow Jr., age 35, of Deckerville, died Sunday October 12, 2014 in his home. He was born January 3, 1979 in Deckerville, the son of William Sr. and Jessica (Napora) Chernow. Billy was employed at the Sanilac County Road Commission as a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, and working on old tractors. He is survived by his...

Leonard Jakubiak

Leonard Jakubiak

Oct 11, 2014

LEONARD JAKUBIAK age 75 of Naubinway, MI, formerly of Memphis, Mi died October 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife Gloria and siblings; John (Gerry) of Wales, Dan (Rose) of Wales, A.J. (Lynn) of Kenokee Twp, Phyllis (Tony) Sulkowski of Richmond and Sue (Cliff) Krimmel of Richmond, sister-in-law, Claudia Jakubiak and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Shirley Murphy

Shirley Murphy

Sep 30, 2014

SHIRLEY R. MURPHY age 74 of Dryden, formerly of Romeo and Marlette died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 after an extended illness. Mrs. Murphy was born August 5, 1940 in Ashville, NC to the late Romulus and Mary (Lyda) Bell. She graduated from Swannanoa High School in 1958 and attended college for two years earning her X-ray technician degree. She married...

Gordon  R. Mcconnachie

Gordon R. Mcconnachie

Sep 28, 2014

Gordon R. McConnachie, age 59, of CusterTownship , passed away Sunday September 28, 2014 at Covenant Health Care, of Saginaw. He was born March 29, 1955 in Deckerville, MI the son of John R. and Edna R. (Sanford) McConnachie. He married Miss Patricia Vogel on November 26, 1977 in Palms. Gordy was a former employee of Jensen Bridge. He enjoyed...

John  H. Willing

John H. Willing

Sep 18, 2014

John H. Willing age 87, of Forester Township, passed away Thursday September 18, 2014 in his home after an extended illness. He was born December 14, 1926 in Armada, MI the son of the late John N. and Catherine R. (Neumayer) Willing. He married Miss. Minnie Tanton on July 22, 1950 in Deckerville. John was a member of the Sanilac...

Frances  I. Simmons

Frances I. Simmons

Sep 16, 2014

Frances I. Simmons, age 89, of Deckerville, passed away Tuesday Sept 16, 2014 in the Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. She was born September 28, 1924 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late John and Verna (Burgess) MacDonald. She married Charles M. Simmons on March 21, 1946 in Deckerville. He preceded her in death December 15, 1980. She then married...

Irene  T. Decenzo

Irene T. Decenzo

Sep 15, 2014

IRENE THERESA DeCENZO age 93 of Casco Township died unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2014 in her home. Ms. DeCenzo was born March 25, 1021 in Aurora, MN to the late Eugene and Lucia (Brascugli) DeCenzo. She retired as a dietician in the healthcare system after many years. She is survived by her brother Victor DeCenzo of Casco. She was preceded...

Mary  G. Grace

Mary G. Grace

Sep 14, 2014

MARY GENEVIEVE GRACE age 95 of Memphis died Sunday, September 14, 2014 in Medilodge of Richmond after an extended illness. Mrs. Grace was born October 27, 1918 in Schenectady, NY to the late Frank and Jenny (Ditrych) Bobowski. She married Alphonse Grace in Schenectady, NY on November 20, 1941. Mr. Grace died June 27, 1971. Mrs. Grace was a member...

Susan  A. Sneden

Susan A. Sneden

Sep 8, 2014

SUSAN ANN SNEDEN, 51 a lifelong resident of Richmond died unexpectedly on Monday, September 8, 2014. Mrs. Sneden was born September 28, 1962 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to the late Arthur and Elaine (Schultz) Smith. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1981 and attended Macomb County Community College. She married Raymond Sneden in Mount Clemens on December 31, 1993....

Shirley  A. Bishop

Shirley A. Bishop

Aug 28, 2014

SHIRLEY A. BISHOP of Romeo died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Ms. Bishop was born in Wales Township, MI to the late Adrian and Mildred (Hall) Bishop. She attended St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Mi and retired from Inmont Industries in Port Huron. Shirley enjoyed doing ceramics, reading, gardening and tending to her flowers. She is...

Samuel  W. Chen

Samuel W. Chen

Aug 22, 2014

Sam Chen, age 74, of Deckerville, Michigan, a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, August 22, 2014. His compassion, friendship, and caring outreach to others will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston and Lily Chen, and siblings, Holly Rose, Kingsley, and John Chen. Sam...

Barbara  Ann Jenkins

Barbara Ann Jenkins

Aug 21, 2014

BARBARA ANN JENKINS age 58 a lifelong resident of Richmond died Thursday, August 21, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born August 7, 1956 in Mount Clemens to Frank and Glennes (Weymouth) Puls. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1974 and earned her teaching degree from Central Michigan University in 1978. Barb was a special education teacher in...

Ella  Marie Hughes

Ella Marie Hughes

Aug 20, 2014

ELLA MARIE HUGHES 70 of Lenox, Michigan passed away August 20, 2014. She was born October 17, 1943 in Detroit to the late Allen Paul and Mary Margaret Melick. Marie was a fitness enthusiast and accomplished fitness instructor and worked for several gyms in Shelby and Richmond. Marie had a passion for horses and used her extraordinary equestrian skills to...

Gayla Mceldery

Gayla Mceldery

Aug 17, 2014

GAYLA CEASE McELDERY age 72 of Chesterfield formerly of Richmond died Sunday August 17, 2014 in McLaren Macomb Hospital after a very brief illness. Mrs. McEldery was born June 14, 1942 in Buchanan, MI to the late Glenn and Iona (Gross) Cease. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1960 and attended Graceland College in Iowa and Kansas State University....

Richard  Lee Tanton

Richard Lee Tanton

Aug 11, 2014

Richard L. Tanton, age 68, of Peck, formerly of Deckerville, passed away Monday August 11, 2014 in the Martinez Adult Foster Care Home. He was born August 2, 1946 in Sandusky the son of the late Leigh and Jean Tanton. Richard worked at Adapt Industries, he enjoyed driving the family boat, playing the guitar, and listening to country music. He...

Garnet  S. Lietka

Garnet S. Lietka

Aug 1, 2014

Garnet S. Lietka, age 54, of Deckerville, passed away Friday August 1, 2014 in the Deckerville Community Hospital. She was born October 29, 1960 in Deckerville Garnet was employed in the dietary department at Autumnwood of Deckerville for 22 years. She enjoyed reading, music and being with her two daughters, Melissa (James) Boyne of Sandusky, and Rebecca Lietka of Deckerville....

Titus Salowitz

Titus Salowitz

Jul 30, 2014

Titus Salowitz, age 94, of Palms, passed away Wednesday July 30, 2014 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born January 4, 1920 in Palms, MI, the son of the late August and Martha (Partaka) Salowitz. Titus married Gertrude Booms on June 12, 1944 in Ruth, MI. He was a lifelong area farmer, a Grand Knight in the Ruth and Bad...