Obituaries

Scott  M. Peruski

Scott M. Peruski

May 3, 2013

Scott M. Peruski, age 52, of Argyle Township, died Friday, May 3, 2013, in Hills and Dales Hospital, Cass City. He was born January 13, 1961 in Sandusky, the son of James and Delphine (Briolat) Peruski. He married Miss. Darla Brown on June 22, 1985 in Juhl. Scott was a lifelong area farmer. He loved his family, fishing, hunting, garage...

Reverend  Roy Syme

Reverend Roy Syme

Apr 30, 2013

Reverend Roy Syme passed away on April 30, 2013, at the age of 74. He was well prepared for his next journey and his peaceful passing occurred at his home attended by his wife and soul mate, Judy. Roy was born on November 4, 1938 in Detroit, MI. He was a graduate of Detroit Cooley High School, Adrian College, and...

Aaron  W. Koenig

Aaron W. Koenig

Apr 30, 2013

AARON WILLIAM KOENIG age 39 of Imlay City, formerly of Anchor Bay died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Mr. Koenig was born July 31, 1973 in Seoul Korea. He was adopted by his loving parents, Donald and MaryLou (McCulloch). Aaron graduated from Anchor Bay High School in 1991 and attended Macomb County Community College. He worked as a welder...

Merle  E. Dupee

Merle E. Dupee

Apr 27, 2013

MERLE ELMER DUPEE age 88 of Columbus Township died unexpectedly in his home on April 27, 2013. Mr. Dupee was born August 9, 1924 in Columbus Twp. to the late William and Julia (Hyslop) Dupee. He graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit in 1943 and entered the United States Army/Air Force. He served with the 451st Bombardment Group as...

William  J. Capozzo

William J. Capozzo

Apr 24, 2013

WILLIAM JOHN CAPOZZO age 82 of Richmond died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in his home. Mr. Capozzo was born June 4, 1930 in Richmond, MI to the late Anthony and Frances (Ardito) Capozzo. He graduated from St. Augustine Catholic High School in Richmond in 1950 and married Carol MacDonald in Richmond on June 28, 1952. Bill owned and operated Bill's...

Beverly  Jean Hayes

Beverly Jean Hayes

Apr 23, 2013

Beverly Jean Hayes, age 74, of Lapeer, formerly of Deckerville, died Tuesday April 23, 2013 in Paducah, KY. She was born May 4, 1938 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Dewey and Alma (Howell) Parrott. She married James R. Hayes Sr., on Nov. 9, 1957. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2009. Mrs. Hayes enjoyed playing cards,...

George Kuzmenko

George Kuzmenko

Apr 22, 2013

GEORGE KUZMENKO age 84, a lifelong resident of Richmond died unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2013. Mr. Kuzmenko was born June 17, 1928 in Detroit to the late Walter and Pauline (Afansenko) Kuzmenko. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1946 and attended Michigan Normal College for two years. He married Tillie Gerashenko on August 29, 1970 in Holy Trinity...

Larry  J. Krause

Larry J. Krause

Apr 22, 2013

Larry J. Krause, age 74, of Deckerville and Peck, died Monday April 22, 2013 in the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born April 3, 1939 in Richmond, the son of the late Theodore and Eva (Anderson) Krause. He married Miss. Judy Milliken on July 14, 1961 in Peck. Larry enjoyed hunting, skeet and trap shooting, looking for deer, and Golf....

Neil  S. O'Hagan

Neil S. O'Hagan

Apr 11, 2013

NEIL SHAPLAND O'HAGAN age 87 of Richmond died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Ferguson Convalescent Home in Lapeer after an extended illness. Mr. O'Hagan was born June 16, 1925 in Detroit to the late Neil and Hazel (Shapland) O'Hagan. He graduated from Northern High School in Detroit. He married Evelyn Balhorn Williams in Redford, MI on October 20, 1973....

Norman  Carl Martin

Norman Carl Martin

Apr 9, 2013

Norman Carl Martin, age 82, of Lenox Township died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in McLaren-Macomb Hospital. He was born October 17, 1930 in Casco Township to the late Chris and Freda Martin. He married Margaret Okalski on October 15, 1955 in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond. Mr. Martin worked for National Twist Drill for over 20 years and then in...

Hilda  E. Mackley

Hilda E. Mackley

Apr 7, 2013

HILDA ELIZABETH MACKLEY age 95 of Marysville and formerly a seventy year resident of Richmond died Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Marwood Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mrs. Mackley was born September 9, 1917 in Berville, Michigan to the late, Fred and Edna (Parker) Hendeson. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1937 and married Kenneth Mackley in...

F.  Margaret Merriman

F. Margaret Merriman

Apr 7, 2013

F. Margaret Merriman, age 97 of Deckerville, died Sunday April 7, 2013 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born June 6, 1915 in Bridgehampton Township, the daughter of the late Frank and Effie (MacDonald) Sweet. She married Harleigh Merriman on April 1, 1939. He preceded in death March 26, 2008. Mrs. Merriman was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church...

Beatrice  M. Hunt

Beatrice M. Hunt

Apr 5, 2013

Beatrice M. Hunt, age 86, of Palms, passed away Friday April 5, 2013 in Shannondale of Maryville Assisted Living Center, Maryville, TN. She was born August 28, 1926 in Minden City, the daughter of the late Barney and Martha (Guigar) Roberts. She married J. Richard Hunt on October 29, 1949 in Palms, MI., he preceded in death on November 21,...

Trayton  Junior Gough

Trayton Junior Gough

Apr 4, 2013

Trayton Junior (Jr.) Gough, Marion County, Florida, previously a Bridgehampton Township resident in the Carsonville area, passed away Thursday, April 4, after a short illness. Trayton was born at home (McGregor), on June 26, 1924 to Trayton and Agnes (Reid) Gough. He married Dolores (Wisienski) on December 20, 1950, in Deckerville. He was a proud farmer for decades who enjoyed...

Gregory  R. Burnham

Gregory R. Burnham

Mar 28, 2013

Gregory R. Burnham, age 65, of Deckerville, died unexpectedly Thursday March 28, 2013 in his home. He was born July 25, 1947 in Detroit, the son of the late Robert L. and Glorian (Chaffee) Burnham. Mr. Burnham is survived by one son Robert G. of CA., and one daughter Bambi Hile of Caro. Cremation has taken place at May-Memorial Crematory....

Rose  M. Tarzwell

Rose M. Tarzwell

Mar 27, 2013

Rose M. Tarzwell, age 68, of Deckerville, died Wednesday March 27, 2013 in Fisher Senior Care and Rehab Center in Mayville. She was born June 4, 1944 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Robert and Ila (Kerbyson) Tarzwell. Rose enjoyed sewing, quilting and reading. She was a member of the East Marion Baptist Church for many years. She...

Darrell  James Bolam

Darrell James Bolam

Mar 25, 2013

Darrel J. Bolam, age 54, of Minden City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 25, 2013 in St. Clair County. Mr. Bolam was an employee of Advanced Boring and Tool. He is survived by one daughter, Miss. Emma Bolam of Croswell, two brothers, Robert (Chris) Bolam of Deckerville, and David (Karen) Bolam of Grosse Pointe, and several nieces and nephews....

Bernard "Bernie" J. Langmesser

Bernard "Bernie" J. Langmesser

Mar 24, 2013

Bernard "Bernie" J. Langmesser, Jr., age 67 of Warren, formerly of Richmond, died Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born October 20, 1945 in the Richmond family home to the late Barney & Hattie Langmesser. He was a 1963 graduate of St. Augustine Catholic Church High School. Bernie worked several different jobs throughout his career. He is survived by a...

Aurora  M. Merecki

Aurora M. Merecki

Mar 11, 2013

AURORA MARIE MERECKI age 84 of North Street, formerly of Richmond, Michigan passed away peacefully with her family at her side in the early morning hours of Monday, March 11, 2013 after an extended illness. Mrs. Merecki was born the eldest of eight children March 27, 1928 in Detroit to the late, Joseph and Evangelina (Trevino) Lopez. She married Carl...

William Dawson

William Dawson

Mar 7, 2013

J. William Dawson, of Carsonville April 28, 1929 ? March 7, 2013 Dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survived by wife of 61 years Berneice, daughter Kristy and husband Robert MacMillan of Ontario, son John and wife Glenda of Carsonville. Grand children Neil, Beth and husband Mark Kaufman, and Kaila of Ontario. Gennah and husband Jamie Hill, Galisha and husband...