Obituaries

John  Joeph Wawrzyniak

John Joeph Wawrzyniak

Jul 28, 2014

JOHN JOSEPH WAWRZYNIAK age 70 of Richmond Township died unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2014 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Mr. Wawrzyniak was born July 8, 1944 in Hamtramck to the late John and Mathilda (Severin) Wawrzyniak. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in Richmond in 1962 and served with the United States National Guard for...

Thomas  A. Ottaway

Thomas A. Ottaway

Jul 22, 2014

THOMAS ANTHONY OTTAWAY age 78 of Covington, LA died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in Richmond. Mr. Ottaway was born July 6, 1936 in New Orleans to the late Harry and Agnes (McCoy) Ottaway. Tom graduated from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans in 1954 and attended Dergado College for Two years. He worked as an electrician for I.B.E.W. for...

Douglas  E. Dawson

Douglas E. Dawson

Jul 20, 2014

Douglas E. Dawson, age 44, of Taylor, formerly of Deckerville, passed away Sunday July 20, 2014 in his home. He was born December 8, 1969 in Detroit, the son of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Tolbert) Dawson. Doug worked as a Service Rep. Manager for the Sears Corp. He enjoyed boating and being with his sisters and his nieces and...

David  A. Gentner

David A. Gentner

Jul 6, 2014

David A. Gentner, age 55, of Minden City, passed away Sunday July 6, 2014, after a long illness in Heartland Healthcare Facility, Wyoming. He was born November 25, 1958 in Harbor Beach the son of the late LaVerne and Shirley (Kanaby) Gentner. David was a noted handyman in the area. He worked in construction, sugar beet processing, and tree trimming....

Cynthia  Lou Bomia

Cynthia Lou Bomia

Jul 4, 2014

Cynthia Lou Bomia, age 55, of Deckerville, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday July 3, 2014 in her home. She was born May 16, 1959 in Ann Arbor. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Daniel Bomia of Deckerville, one son Kevin Sundberg, one daughter Stacy Pagel, a brother Roger Bunch, three sisters Sandra Bashaw, Sheila Ashley, and Alice Burt, also ten...

Susan Pilat

Susan Pilat

Jul 2, 2014

SUSAN PILAT age 55 of Casco Township died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Pilat was born October 23, 1958 in Mount Clemens to the late Frank and Eugenia (Ciul) Shariak. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1976 and Cosmetology School in Mount Clemens soon after and married Henry Pilat in Richmond on...

Frances Warner

Frances Warner

Jun 24, 2014

FRANCES KATHERINE WARNER 79 of Fair Haven died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Warner was born January 11, 1935 in Detroit, MI to the late Wyojeck and Frances (Grabowski) Maikowski. She graduated from Denby High School in Detroit 1n 1953 and married Richard Warner in Detroit on September 7, 1956. Fran worked in...

Cynthia Fischer

Cynthia Fischer

Jun 23, 2014

CYNTHIA LEE FISCHER 58 of St. Clair Shores died Monday, June 23, 2014 in St. John Hospital in Detroit after a very brief illness. Mrs. Fischer was born May 12, 1956 in Detroit to the late William and Joyce (Moody) Short. She graduated from Lakeview High School and married Richard Fischer in Washington Township, MI on June 7, 1975. Cynthia...

Donna Stuben

Donna Stuben

Jun 23, 2014

DONNA STELLA STUBEN age 66 of Columbus Township died Monday, June 23, 2014 in McLaren Macomb Hospital after a very brief illness. Mrs. Stuben was born November 7, 1947 in Ypisilanti, MI to the late Dale and Virginia (Bark) McGuffin. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree from St. Clair County Community College and married David Stuben in Port Huron on...

Ronald  B. Todd

Ronald B. Todd

Jun 20, 2014

Ronald B. Todd, age 74, of Deckerville, died Friday June 20, 2014 in his home. He was born January 8, 1940 in Highland Park, MI, the son of the late Brent and Ann Belle (Hughes) Todd. He married Donna Barr on August 30, 1958 in Madison Heights. Ron was a veteran of the US Army. He was a retired accident...

Calvin  J. Moore

Calvin J. Moore

Jun 9, 2014

Calvin J. Moore, age 91, of Deckerville, died Monday June 9, 2014 in Convenant Health Care, Saginaw. He was born December 24, 1922 in Deckerville, the son of the late Charles and Grace (Hartshorn) Moore. Calvin was a 1940 graduate of Deckerville Community School. He worked as a commercial truck driver for over 25 years. After his retirement, he established...

Joyce  A. Trudgeon

Joyce A. Trudgeon

Jun 8, 2014

JOYCE ANN TRUDGEON age 81, a lifelong resident of Richmond died Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Leisure Manor for Seniors in Richmond after an extended illness. Ms. Trudgeon was born October 29, 1932 in Richmond to the late Wilfred and Lorena (Myers) Trudgeon. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1950 and the Harper School of Nursing. Joyce served as...

Warren  J. Veurink

Warren J. Veurink

Jun 7, 2014

WARREN JAY VEURINK age 83 of Richmond, formerly of Holland died Saturday, June 7, 2014 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Veurink was born June 7, 1931 in Holland, MI to the late Gerrit and Margaret Veurink. He graduated from Holland High School in 1949 and served in the United States Coast Guard. He married Lorene Persons in...

Barbara  Lois Carrizales

Barbara Lois Carrizales

Jun 5, 2014

BARBARA LOIS CARRIZALES age 76 of Clinton Township died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Carrizales was born July 22, 1937 in Roseville, Michigan to the late Peter and Lydia (Stevens) Benoit. She graduated from Eastland High School in 1955 and married Aurelio Carrizales on December 20, 1955. Barbara worked as a receptionist for...

Anna Holwedel

Anna Holwedel

Jun 2, 2014

ANNA HOLWEDEL age 100 died Monday, June 2, 2014 in Martha Tee Berry Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Howedel was born July 10, 1013 in Detroit to the late John and Marie (Kuchaska) Baluk. She married Irvin Holwedel in Detroit on June 17, 1933. Mr. Howedel died October 23, 2005. Mrs. Howedel was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed...

Frank  R. Harris

Frank R. Harris

May 27, 2014

FRANK RUSSELL HARRIS age 97 of Lenox Township died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Troy Beaumont Hospital. Mr. Harris was born August 2, 1916 in Indianapolis, IN. He attended Butler University and graduated from Purdue University. He married Betty June Keskey in Kentucky in 1942. Mrs. Harris died in 2012. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired...

Merle  E. Ross

Merle E. Ross

May 26, 2014

Jesus came and took Grandpa Ross home on May 26, 2014. Merle Ellis Ross was born in Deckerville, MI on August 16, 1934 to Melvin and Lucy (Reid) Ross. After a time in the Detroit area the family moved to Marlette where he graduated from High School in 1953. He married Dorothy Holst on August 27, 1955. He worked at...

Tillie  Ann Mcphee

Tillie Ann Mcphee

May 24, 2014

TILLIE ANN McPHEE age 91 of Armada, formerly of Imlay City died Saturday, May 24, 2014. Mrs. McPhee was born May 22, 1923 in Allentown, West Virginia. She married John McPhee in Detroit in 1949. Mr. McPhee died on September 8, 1991. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Doris McPhee of Armada and grandchildren, Jennifer and...

Baby Loretta Maxine Coenen

Baby Loretta Maxine Coenen

May 24, 2014

Baby Loretta Maxine Coenen was born and died on Saturday, May 2, 2014 in St. John Hospital in Detroit. Her parents are Daniel and Kristina Coenen of Ray Township. She is baby sister to Madelyn and Joseph and granddaughter to Bernie and Kathy Osebold, Dave and Cheryl Coenen and Alyn and Bob Geno. A private family committal will be at...

Frances  M. Hugo

Frances M. Hugo

May 12, 2014

FRANCES MARIE HUGO age 85 of St. Clair died Monday, May 12, 2014 in Marwood Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born October 3, 1928 in Lenox Township to the late Elmer and Clara (Makowski) Gundlach. She graduated as Salutatorian from Richmond High School in 1946 where she was awarded the Paul Mabley Citizen's Award. She married...