Obituaries

Raymond Lams

Raymond Lams

Jul 16, 2012

Raymond H. Lams, age 81 of Deckerville, died Monday July 16, 2012, in the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born August 30, 1930 in Detroit, the son of the late Raymond V. and Evelyn (Calmain) Lams. Raymond married Miss Marilyn Farrell on May 1, 1955 in Detroit. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Deckerville, one son Michael Lams...

Michael  Allen Mclellan

Michael Allen Mclellan

Jul 13, 2012

Michael Allen McLellan, age 64, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Marysville. Michigan passed away unexpectedly at home on July 13, 2012. Mike was born September 30, 1947 in Port Huron, MI to Richard G and Doris O McLellan. He graduated from Marysville High School before attending and graduating with a BA in Business Management from Northwood University...

Robert  K. Vannorstrand

Robert K. Vannorstrand

Jul 9, 2012

ROBERT KEITH VAN NORSTRAND age 85 of Richmond formerly of Armada died Monday, July 9, 2012 in his daughter's home after an extended illness. He was born July 22, 1927, the second of three sons of the late William and Evelyn (Spencer) VanNorstrand. He married Sara B. Lathrop on September 1, 1945. She passed away on April 7, 1987. He...

Michael  R. Rose

Michael R. Rose

Jul 6, 2012

MICHAEL ROBERT ROSE age 59 of Richmond died Friday, July 6, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Rose was born October 3, 1952 in Mount Clemens to Robert and Elaine (Bauman) Rose. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1970. Mike was an avid antique tractor fan and proud owner of his 1954 Farmall Super C model....

Eunice  "Jennette" Schultz

Eunice "Jennette" Schultz

Jul 6, 2012

EUNICE JENNETTE SCHULTZ age 78 of Richmond died Friday, July 6, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Schultz was born January 24, 1934 in Unionville, Michigan to the late James and Eunice (Freeman) Parker. She graduated from Cass City High School in 1952 and attended the Saginaw School of Business. She married Gerald A. Schultz...

Herman  Joseph Werner

Herman Joseph Werner

Jul 6, 2012

HERMAN JOSEPH WERNER age 74, a thirty year resident of Lenox Twp. died Friday, July 6, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Werner was born May 21, 1938 in Detroit to the late Francis and Bertha (Bagus) Werner. He married Gloria Block in Detroit on August 17, 1963. Herman served two years with the United States Army...

Robert  D. Zryd

Robert D. Zryd

Jul 5, 2012

ROBERT DEAN ZRYD JR. age 56 of Port Huron died Thursday, July 5, 2012 in St. John's Hospital in Detroit after a brief illness. Mr. Zryd was born February 6, 1956 in Mount Clemens to the late Robert and Margaret (Thelen) Zryd. Rob graduated from Richmond High School in 1974 and worked in maintenance at Port Huron Hospital for the...

Gary Fink

Gary Fink

Jun 29, 2012

Gary W. Fink, age 66, of Deckerville, died Friday June 29, 2012 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born November 20, 1945 in Sandusky, the son of Tobi and Ruby (Tanton) Fink. He married Josie Lidster on July 18, 1968 in Auburn, MI. Gary owned and operated G&F Fence Co.. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, and visiting with family and...

Grace Smedes

Grace Smedes

Jun 26, 2012

Grace Smedes, age 83, of Columbus Township, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born February 25, 1929 in Ameland, Netherland. She married Lewis Smedes, Sr. on May 5, 1951 in Jenison, Michigan. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2006. "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound..." We can think of no other song...

Helen  Louise Schremser

Helen Louise Schremser

Jun 25, 2012

Helen Louise Schremser, age 66, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Monday, June 25, 2012. She was born December 22, 1945 in Banner Springs, Tennessee. She married Robert E. Schremser June 29, 1968 in Warren, Michigan. Helen retired from Meijer's in 2008 and was a dedicated employee for over 15 years. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed going on camping...

Elmer  John Swartz,  Jr.

Elmer John Swartz, Jr.

Jun 18, 2012

Elmer J. Swartz, Jr., age 89, of Richmond, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died Monday, June 18, 2012 in Medilodge of Richmond. He was born March 25, 1923 in Detroit to the late Elmer and Florence Swartz. Elmer served in the US Army as an M.P. stationed in Fort Crooks, Nebraska during WWII where he met and married Frances Krupa...

Harold Cowan

Harold Cowan

Jun 18, 2012

Harold E. Cowan, age 88, of Deckerville, died Monday June 18, 2012 in Monroe, NC. He was born February 28, 1924 in Deckerville, the son of the late Franklin E. and Amelia (Willoughby) Cowan. He married Miss. Mabel McLean on February 28, 1962 in Deckerville. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2007 He is survived by his daughter...

Glen Schumacher

Glen Schumacher

Jun 18, 2012

Glen J. Schumacher, age 50, of Deckerville, died unexpectedly Monday June 18, 2012. He was born December 26, 1961 in Deckerville, the son of the late Elmer and Clara (Shobert) Schumacher. He married Dorene Peruski on October 26, 1979 in St. Patricks Church, Palms. Glen owned and operated Westend Collision in Deckerville. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his...

Evelyn Mills

Evelyn Mills

Jun 17, 2012

Evelyn Dawson Mills, age 73, of Port Sanilac, died Sunday June 17, 2012, in Covenant Hospital, Saginaw. She was born October 5, 1938 in Wyondotte, the daughter of the late William and Kristina (Click) Tolbert. She married Thomas Dawson on August 2, 1957 in Detroit. He preceded in death on February 11, 1995. She then married Duane Mills on January...

Robert  L Emerick

Robert L Emerick

Jun 15, 2012

ROBERT L. EMERICK age 74 of Columbus Township died Sunday, July 15, 2012 in McLaren Medical Center in Mount Clemens after an extended illness. Mr. Emerick was born April 21, 1938 in Albion, Michigan to the late George and Stella (Sitarski) Emerick. He married Dianne Thomas in Roseville on December 15, 1995. Bob retired in 2003 as a press operator...

Margery  G. Gaedcke

Margery G. Gaedcke

Jun 15, 2012

MARGERY GERTRUDE GAEDCKE age 93 of East China Township, Michigan died Friday, June 15, 2012 in Medilodge of St. Clair. Mrs. Gaedcke was born November 22, 1918 in Marine City to the late Abraham and Hulda Rose. She married Loren Gaedcke in St. Clair on July 6, 1940. Mr. Gaedcke died June 17, 1997. Mrs. Gaedeck was a long time...

Marie  J. Gonczar

Marie J. Gonczar

Jun 14, 2012

Marie Justine (McKiernan) Gonczar passed from this life to begin her eternal life in Christ Jesus on Thursday, June 14, 2012. The second of eight children, she was born at the family farm in Richmond, Michigan on October 13, 1926 to the late John and Lucy (Burns) Mckiernan. She was married to George Gonczar on February 27, 1954 in Richmond,...

Mikel  D. Osentoski

Mikel D. Osentoski

Jun 13, 2012

MIKEL DAVID OSENTOSKI age 37 of Almont formerly of Berville died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Mr. Osentoski was born April 19, 1975 in Mount Clemens to Richard and Esther (Matchett) Osentoski. He attended Armada High School. As a teenager, Mike had an accident that resulted in burns over most of...

Francis  "Bud" Marsack  Jr.

Francis "Bud" Marsack Jr.

Jun 5, 2012

FRANK "BUD" MARSACK JR., age 66, of Lenox died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. He was born December 10, 1945 in Mt. Clemens to the late Francis W. and Bernadine E. (Brown) Marsack. He graduated in 1965 from Richmond High School and married Shirlee Chisnell September 26, 1970 in St. Agustine Catholic Church. Frank retired from...

Constance  L. Bauman

Constance L. Bauman

May 31, 2012

CONSTANCE LEE BAUMAN age 51 of Casco died unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Connie was born February 23, 1961 in Mount Clemens to the late Floyd and Margaret (Mackley) Bauman. She graduated from Marine City High School in 1979 and worked as a billing clerk at DHL in Port Huron for the past fifteen years. She...