Obituaries

Kenneth  Lee Norton

Kenneth Lee Norton

Nov 10, 2014

Kenneth L. Norton, age 100, of Deckerville went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 10, 2014 in Midland. Ken was born September 13, 1914 in Marion Township, the son of the late Edwin and Emma Norton. He later married Shirley VanSickle on June 24, 1939 in Deckerville. Ken was a member of the Deckerville Bible Church. He...

Raymond  F. Mazur

Raymond F. Mazur

Nov 8, 2014

RAYMOND FELIX MAZUR 92 of Troy, Michigan died unexpectedly Saturday, November 8, 2014 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. Mr. Mazur was born March 4, 1922 in Richmond, MI. to the late Casimer and Caroline (Gajek) Mazur. He married Carolyn Hughey in Selma, AL on December 19, 1945. Mrs. Mazur died December 19, 2010. Ray graduated from Richmond High...

Mary  M Miller

Mary M Miller

Nov 6, 2014

MARY MARGARET MILLER 85 of Alma, Michigan died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Masonic Pathway Home in Alma. She was born September 4, 1929 in Detroit to the late Ernest and Isabelle Miller. Mary graduated from McKenzie High School in Detroit, earned her nursing degree from the University of Miami in Florida and her Masters of Public Health degree...

Shirley  J Sullivan

Shirley J Sullivan

Nov 2, 2014

SHIRLEY (HASELHUHN) SULLIVAN passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014 after a long illness, at Medilodge of Richmond. Shirley was born June 24, 1927 in Richmond, MI to Erwin and Mabel (Cotton) Haselhuhn. She attended West Country School and Richmond High School, where she graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1945. She was raised in the Methodist Church, but converted...

Joyce  M. Block

Joyce M. Block

Oct 28, 2014

Joyce M. Block, age 74, of Minden City, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday October 28, 2014. She was born September 20, 1940 in Minden City, daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Ertman) Bismack. She married Melvin Block on October 15, 1960 and had been happily married for 54 years. Joyce...

Ronny  M. Mccormick

Ronny M. Mccormick

Oct 26, 2014

RONNY MYRON MC CORMICK 59 of New Baltimore died Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Sini Grace Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. McCormick was born December 25, 1954 in Mount Clemens to the late Grant and Marian (Duda) McCormick. He graducated in 1972 from Anchor Bay High School and served with the United States Marine Corp for two years. Ronny...

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...