Obituaries

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...

David  C. Curfman

David C. Curfman

Mar 4, 2013

On March 4, 2013 at 1:25 a.m. David Charles Curfman, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed peacefully at the age of 47. David was a wonderful man who made the lives of everyone who knew him better. He is survived by his daughters; Rayann (Dan) Ingles of St. Clair, Rachel (Ken DeVeny) Cain of Kimball and Rosie (Mike...

Florence  L. Schrank

Florence L. Schrank

Feb 25, 2013

Florence L. Schrank, age 82, of Columbus, formerly of Casco, died Monday, February 25, 2013 in McLaren-Macomb Hospital. She was born July 29, 1930 in St. Clair Shores to the late Carl and Catherine (Brannigan) Frasier. She married Elmer Schrank October 5, 1946 in Detroit. Mrs. Schrank enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by...

Barbara  Jean Koran

Barbara Jean Koran

Feb 23, 2013

Barbara Jean Koran, age 72, of Wales Township, died Saturday, February 23, 2013. She was born May 5, 1940 in Detroit to the late Edward and Rose (Fulton) Regan. Barbara married Robert E. Koran on February 7, 1959 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in November 5, 2006. Mrs. Koran enjoyed trying her luck at the casinos, playing bingo...

James Potrykus

James Potrykus

Feb 22, 2013

James Potrykus, age 82, of Lenox died Friday, February 22, 2013 in McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt. Clemens. Mr. Potrykus was born August 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Mae Potrykus. He married Louise E. Schroeder in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mt. Clemens on September 2, 1950. He served his country honorably in the US Army...

M.  Louise Gurley

M. Louise Gurley

Feb 21, 2013

M. Louise Gurley, age 96, of Casco Twp, formerly of Lenox died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born April 5, 1916 in Bay City to the late Albert and Minnie (Dalke) Schroeder. She married Kermit A. Gurley in the Episcopal Trinity Church of Bay City on December 25, 1938. Mrs....

Mary Varosi

Mary Varosi

Feb 16, 2013

Mary Varosi, age 93, of Sandusky, died Saturday February 16, 2013 in McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky. She was born July 30, 1919 in Wheatland Township, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Matthews) Keller. Miss Mary Keller married Steve G. Varosi on March 30, 1940 in Argyle. He preceded in death on August 3, 1986. Mary was a member...

Rita  S. Haslem

Rita S. Haslem

Feb 14, 2013

Rita Haslem, age 88, of Port Huron, formerly of Memphis died February 14, 2013, at home surrounded by family. She was born March 2, 1924 in Detroit to the late Frank and Anna Piontkowski. She married Leo Haslem on May 12, 1956 in St. Phillips Catholic Church. Rita drove school bus for Memphis Public Schools until her retirement. She then...

Marjorie  E. Barnes

Marjorie E. Barnes

Feb 13, 2013

Marjorie E. Barnes, age 74, of New Baltimore died Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was born June 17, 1938 in Savannah Georgia to George & Margaret Hart. She married Joseph L. Barnes in Detroit in 1966. Marjorie managed for 15 years the Hardees's Restaurant in Warren. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Koblentz; her children, Shelly (Bill) Canero, Renee...

Mark  A. Ross

Mark A. Ross

Feb 13, 2013

Mark A. Ross, age 52, of Marysville, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013. He was born April 13, 1960 with Down Syndrome to the late Anthony and Justine Ross and has been cared for most of his life by wonderful people in care facilities. Mark enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, especially the Little Mermaid, and his stuffed animals. He is...

David Bowling

David Bowling

Feb 10, 2013

David L. Bowling, age 82, of Sandusky, formerly of McGregor, died Sunday February 10, 2013 in Covenant Hospital, Saginaw. He was born February 25, 1930 in McGregor the son of the late Delbert and Alta (Summerville) Bowling. David married Miss. Minnie Kincaid on July 30, 1960 in Sandusky. He was a former employee of Snover Stamping. He enjoyed watching deer,...

Elma  "Deane" Beacham

Elma "Deane" Beacham

Feb 9, 2013

Elma "Deane" D. Beacham, age 72, of Romeo, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Medilodge of Richmond. She was born October 5, 1940 in McMinnville, Tennessee to the late Clyde & Lela (Womack) Phillips. Deane retired after twenty-five years with the Romeo Community Schools in Food Services. She was a member of the Romeo Church of Christ and enjoyed spending...

Donald Kenny

Donald Kenny

Feb 9, 2013

Donald E. Kenny, age 87, of Deckerville, died Saturday February 9, 2013 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. He was born June 27, 1925 in Palms, MI., the son of the late Lloyd and Nora (Moffett) Kenny. Donald married Miss. Betty Bracken on May 29, 1948 in Snover. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. He was a...

Donald  D. Ernst

Donald D. Ernst

Feb 8, 2013

Donald D. Ernst, age 86, a lifelong resident of Richmond, died Friday, February 8, 2013 and went to heaven to join the love of his life, Lois Elaine Royster Ernst, who preceded him in death on October 23, 1996. He was born September 22, 1926 in Richmond to the late Joseph C. and Leocadia (Faber) Ernst. He graduated from De...

Jacob Messman

Jacob Messman

Feb 8, 2013

Jacob F. Messman, age 77, of Deckerville, died Friday February 8, 2013 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born September 22, 1935 in Deckerville, the son of the late Jacob and Bridget (Csizmadia) Messman. He married Miss. Jeanette Moore on June 20, 1959 in Deckerville. Mr. Messman was a member of East Marion Baptist Church, where he served as a...