Obituaries

Aug 27, 2024

Joyce A. Walkup, age 81, of Forester Township went to be with her savior on August 27, 2024, in her home.

She was born September 28, 1942, the daughter of the late Stanley and Evelynn (Hull) Hooper of Deckerville.

After graduating from Deckerville High School, she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in education...

Aug 23, 2024

Daniel E. Shaw, known affectionately as Danny to his friends and family, passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 49. Born on November 19, 1974, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Danny was a cherished son, brother, and uncle. His departure, due to complications from COVID, has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and...

Aug 22, 2024

Glenda Rae Salsbury-Dawson, 63, of Port Sanilac, MI, passed away peacefully in her beautiful home after a long battle with lung cancer. She leaves a hole in the hearts of her family and friends, who will miss her pickled veggies and hearty stews. She played an important role in many people’s lives, but her prowess in the kitchen and...

Aug 13, 2024

No Service to be held.

Aug 11, 2024

Agnes started her life as an adventurous little wanderer.  It was said that she felt “free” tramping around the town of Marine City visiting grandparents, aunts, uncles, playing with cousins and friends in her neighborhood.  She lived a simple life filled with love, faith and family.  In 1947, she married Anthony Andrew Rumenapp, the man that shared her beliefs...

Jul 28, 2024

Brenda Joyce Roelens, 74, of Palms, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was surrounded by her children, sister Darlene, and brother-in-law Bill Hoff.

Brenda was born in Sandusky, MI, on June 1, 1950, to the late Eugene and Delma (Hill) Portice. She was the fourth of six...

Jul 28, 2024

Keith Walter McVittie, age 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 28, 2024.  He was born August 6, 1949 in Sandusky, Michigan to the late Walter and Marion [Delong] McVittie.  He graduated from Deckerville Highschool in 1967.  He served honorably in the United States Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea (CV-43)...

Jul 27, 2024

Jack F. Allison Jr., age 67 of Port Huron, passed away Saturday July 27, 2024, in Autumnwood of Deckerville.

He was born July 31, 1956, in Ramstein, Germany the son of the late Jack and Genevieve (Routheaux) Allison Sr.

Jack was a machine operator, doing metal fabrication in the Port Huron area. He collected model...

Jul 27, 2024

Ralph Theodore Moeller, a beacon of adventure and faith, lived a life that was as rich as the land he farmed. Born on January 9, 1937, in the quaint town of Palms, Michigan, Ralph's journey began with the promise of the American heartland. It was in this very town, surrounded by the familiar comforts of home, that he took...

Jul 25, 2024

Frederick William Scherret, known by those that loved him as Fred passes away peacefully on July 25, 2024 in Deckerville. Born on September 25, 1934 in Port Hope, Michigan to Frederick and Agnes (Zick) Scherret, Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army and returned to his roots in Michigan when his military service was complete.  An...

Jul 20, 2024

Kaye Rose Wightman (Haskin), 85, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Born on May 28, 1939, in Great Bend, Kansas, to the late Woodrow and Hilda Haskin, Kaye was a devoted wife to the late Claude Wightman and a cherished mother to Jennifer (James) Falconello, Amber (Paul) Zachara, Shawn (Ricanna) Wightman, and...

Jul 12, 2024

Quinn J. Jones, 81 of Sandusky, passed away Friday, July 12. Quinn was born in Deckerville on May 11, 1943, to the late Wesley and Dorothy Jones. He married Shari (Shanks) on December 31, 1985, in Carsonville MI. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local 324 and retired in May of 2003.  Earlier in his...

Jul 11, 2024

Robert Frederick Kurtz, 72, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. Robert was born to Arthur and Norma Kurtz on January 13, 1952. Robert is survived by his sister, Lynette (Daniel) Teschler, nephew, David (Sarah) Teschler, niece, Michelle Kahila, great niece, Brooke Teschler, and great nephew, Ethan Teschler. Robert was a long time part of and an honorary member of...

Jul 11, 2024

Our hearts are saddened by the unexpected loss of a dearest Mother and Grandmother Magdalena Schmitt known to many as “Helen”.

Helen Schmitt age 85, of Deckerville, Michigan passed away Thursday July 11, 2024, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Helen was born July 28, 1938, in Sandusky. Her family then moved to Detroit years later...

Jul 9, 2024

Maria Mladek Rocker, 79, of Richmond Twp., passed away at home Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Maria was born in Prague, Czech Republic on December 3, 1944. Maria is survived by her husband, Charles Rocker, step children, Jeff (Kim) Rocker, Jason (Audra) Rocker and Tara (Jared) Ramirez, step grandchildren, Gavin, Darby, Amanda, Faith, Samantha, Jaxson, Jacob and Caden, step great...

Jul 2, 2024

Anita Louise Kolasinski, 64, of Columbus Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Anita was born August 28, 1959 to the late Henry and Eleanor Kolasinski. She was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High school. Anita is survived by her sisters, Phyllis Ellison and Doris (Rudi) Klemm, nieces, JoDee (James) Stipp and Jill (Ronald) Campbell, and many...

Jun 21, 2024

Melvin Henry Block of Minden City died on June 21, 2024, just shy of his 94 th birthday.

He was born on June 22, 1930 to the late Henry and Theresa Block. He married Joyce Bismack on October 15, 1960. She preceded him in death on October 28, 2014.

Melvin was a life-long area farmer...

Jun 16, 2024

Monica Ellen Duncan Gamet (née Clay), 70, of Deckerville, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on June 16th, 2024.

She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on May 31st, 1954, to Herbert William Clay (deceased) and Hattie Jane Clay (deceased).

Monica was preceded in death by her first love Earl Duncan (husband), and survived by...

Jun 13, 2024

Diana Lee Warczinski, lovingly known as Diana to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Autumnwood of Deckerville.   Born on March 18, 1945, in Owasso, Michigan, Diana's life was one rich with love, work, and dedication to her family and community. She was 79 years old. Diana was the cherished wife of the late...

Jun 9, 2024

Margaret B. Van Dalen, age 78 of Palms, was called home peacefully on Sunday June 9, 2024 in Autumnwood of Deckerville.

She was born July 6, 1945, in Lapeer County the youngest of seven children of the late Carl and Beatrice (Chase) Walters.

Margaret grew up in the Thumb area, mostly around Forestville. She attended...