Obituaries

Marion  D. Ignasiak

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

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

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...

Michael Klenk

Michael Klenk

Jul 20, 2012

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Robert Perkins

Robert Perkins

Jul 19, 2012

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Thelma  Mae Cole

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

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...