Obituaries
Marion D. Ignasiak
Jul 31, 2012
MARION DOROTHY IGNASIAK age 87 of Lenox Township, Michigan died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Ignasiak was born June 25, 1925 in Ira Township, MI. to the late Clement and Mary (Biendet) Reumenapp. She married George Ignasiak in Anchorville on May 17, 1947. Mr. Ignasiak died July 9, 1993. Marion graduated from Marine...
Loretta Decker
Jul 30, 2012
Loretta L. Decker, age 72, of Deckervile, died Monday July 30, 2012 in her home. She was born October 13, 1939 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Arthur and Amelia (Davis) O'Konski. She married William E. Decker on June 21, 1980 in Deckerville. Loretta was an ad layout supervisor for the Sanilac News and Buyers Guide for several years....
Albert Howard
Jul 22, 2012
Albert L. Howard Jr., age 64, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly Sunday July 22, 2012 in the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born July 15, 1948 in Hazel Park the son of the late Albert Howard Sr., and Frances Williams. He was a Viet Nam veteran serving in the US Air Force. He worked at Meijer Thrifty Acres. Albert is...
Thelma Mae Cole
Jul 17, 2012
THELMA MAE COLE age 83 of Romeo died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Cole was born March 14, 1929 in Washington Township, Michigan to the late Fred and Ila (Hess) Backenstose. Thelma worked as a nurse for many years. She was an active member of the Orchard Community Church in Bruce Twp. and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...

