Obituaries

Marquerite  H. Hensch

Marquerite H. Hensch

Sep 9, 2010

MARQUERITE HELEN HENSCH age 96 of Fort Gratiot, formerly of Richmond died Thursday, September 9, 2010 in Regency on the Lake in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. Mrs. Hensch was born January 16, 1914 in Richmond to the late Ingrim and Gertrude (Weeks) Foster. She married Clifford Hensch in Richmond on May 31, 1938. Mr. Hensch died June 26, 1984. Marguerite graduated...

Ila Salowitz

Ila Salowitz

Aug 28, 2010

Ila Rosamond (Mosure) Salowitz Age 83. Passed away August 28, 2010 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Port Huron, MI. Ila was born September 8, 1926 in Deckerville, MI to the late Edwin & Rosella (Reid) Mosure. Ila was predeceased by her husband Crescent. Ila & Crescent were married January 31, 1948 at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church in Palms, MI....

Christopher  Joseph Drewek

Christopher Joseph Drewek

Aug 24, 2010

CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH DREWEK age 47 of Richmond died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Mr. Drewek was born June 12, 1963 in Inglewood, CA. to David and Sally (Stricker) Drewek. He married Pamela Lenning in Troy, Michigan on November 30, 1984. Chris was a maintenance worker and enjoyed working on cars and studying astrology. He is survived by his wife,...

Richard Klaus

Richard Klaus

Aug 23, 2010

Richard R. Klaus, age 81, of Sebewaing, formerly of Deckerville, passed away on Monday August 23, 2010 in Bay Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 19, 1928 in Benton Harbor the only child of Edward and Louise (Hass) Klaus. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sebewaing. He was a retired school teacher. Richard is...

Robert  George Kerby

Robert George Kerby

Aug 16, 2010

ROBERT GEORGE KERBY age 58 of Clay Township died unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2010 in Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kerby was born August 5, 1952 in Detroit to the late Orville and Margaret (Hebert) Kerby. Bob attended L'Anse Creuse High School and served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam Era. He was a self...

Sara  R. Johnson

Sara R. Johnson

Aug 15, 2010

SARA R. JOHNSON age 83 of Richmond, formerly of Detroit died Sunday, August 15, 2010 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Port Huron. Mrs. Johnson was born February 3, 1927 in Detroit to the late Carlo and Marie (Amica/Gamicchia) Barone. She married Harold Johnson in Detroit on April 21, 1948. Mr. Johnson died March 12, 1985. Sara enjoyed puzzles and...

Walter "Chip" Richard Kuyda

Walter "Chip" Richard Kuyda

Aug 12, 2010

Walter "Chip" Kuyda age 55 of Columbus Twp. died Thursday, August 12, 2010 after an extended illness. He was born January 16, 1955 to the late Walter and Gladys (Morrison) Kuyda. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Kuyda married Mary in Port Huron, MI on January 18, 1974. He owned and operated Walts's...

Carl  "Sonny" Bauer

Carl "Sonny" Bauer

Aug 8, 2010

CARL "SONNY" BAUER JR. age 80, a lifelong resident of Richmond Township died Sunday, August 8, 2010 in his home. Mr. Bauer was born January 2, 1930 in Detroit to the late Carl and Margaret (Rotherhauser) Bauer. He was an area farmer and in 1968 he and his parents and sister built and operated the Pine Ridge Bowling Alley, now...

Lottie "Charlotte" Catherine Engardio

Lottie "Charlotte" Catherine Engardio

Aug 4, 2010

LOTTIE "CHARLOTTE" CATHERINE ENGARDIO age 86 of Richmond died peacefully Wednesday, August 4, 2010 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with liver cancer. She was born July 21, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Dimitre and Catherine (Sudak) Stadnik. She married Peter Engardio in Hamtramck on April 16, 1955. She was an active member of...

Doris Twiss

Doris Twiss

Aug 4, 2010

Doris A. Twiss, age 85, of Deckerville, died Wednesday August 4, 2010 in Medi-Lodge of Yale where she was lovingly cared for. She was born October 19, 1924 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Harold and Mabel(Decker) Pattullo. She married Donald Twiss on June 6, 1942 in Deckerville. He preceded her in death June 6, 1983. She was a...

Betty  Jean Kratt

Betty Jean Kratt

Jul 30, 2010

BETTY JEAN KRATT age 79 of Eastpointe died Friday, July 30, 2010 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Kratt was born March 11, 1931 in Detroit to the late Clarence and Edith (Ankrapp) Caughill. She married Kenneth Paul Kratt in Detroit on May 13, 1950. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and going to the casinos but her true...

Frederick  J. Bauman

Frederick J. Bauman

Jul 19, 2010

FREDERICK JOSEPH BAUMAN age 44 of Richmond died Monday, July 19, 2010. Mr. Bauman was born July 21, 1966 in Detroit to John and Dolores (Piasecki) Bauman. He graduated from Bishop Gallagher High School and attended an electrical training center. He was employed at Form Tech in Fraser, MI. He is survived by his mother, Dolores Bauman of Roscommon, siblings,...

Lawrence  G. Schweiger

Lawrence G. Schweiger

Jul 18, 2010

LAWRENCE GLENN SCHWEIGER age 54 of Richmond Township died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 18, 2010 in his home. Mr. Schweiger was born April 29, 1956 in Mount Clemens, MI. to Glenn and Irene (Ruemenapp) Schweiger. He married Terry Bertossi in Richmond on February 13, 1976. Larry graduated from Richmond High School in 1974. He was a member of the IBEW...

Martin Jagoda  Jr.

Martin Jagoda Jr.

Jul 16, 2010

MARTIN JAGODA JR. age 83 a lifelong area resident died Friday, July 16, 2010 in Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Jagoda was born October 11, 1926 in Casco Township, MI. to the late Martin and Mary (Ciszek) Jagoda. He married Anna Tousciuk in Richmond on November 6, 1948. Mrs. Jagoda died October 11, 2007. Martin...

Linda  Carol Henninger

Linda Carol Henninger

Jul 9, 2010

LINDA CAROL HENNINGER age 55 of Riley Township died Friday, July 9, 2010 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Henninger was born June 25, 1955 in Mount Clemens Michigan to Richard and Barbara (Peters) Charbeneau. She married Robert Henninger in Mount Clemens on April 30, 1976. Linda graduated in 1973 from Regina High School and was a member...

Deborah  Kay Gaffke

Deborah Kay Gaffke

Jul 2, 2010

DEBORAH KAY GAFFKE age 60 of St. Clair, formerly of New Haven died unexpectedly on Friday, July 2, 2010 in Port Huron Mercy Hospital. Deborah was born July 7, 1949 in Mount Clemens to the Late Sylvester and Thelma (Berman) Gaffke. She had been a resident of many adult foster care homes in the St. Clair County area and former...

Carl  F. Laich

Carl F. Laich

Jun 19, 2010

CARL FREDERICK GUSTAV LAICH age 76, a lifelong area resident died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Laich was born August 23, 1933 in New Haven, MI. to the late Frederick and Anna (Knopf) Laich. He married Hildegarde Bewersdorff in Richmond on July 14, 1956. Carl graduated from New Haven High School in...

Laura Russell

Laura Russell

Jun 19, 2010

Laura J. Russell, age 90, of Deckerville, died Saturday June 19, 2010 in Carol?s Adult Foster Care Home, Port Sanilac. She was born December 21, 1919 in Watertown Township, the daughter of John M. and Annie (McClintock) Marlatt. She married Eugene Russell on September 10, 1938 in Carsonville. He preceded in death on November 22, 2002. Mrs. Russell, loved her...

John Baltierra

John Baltierra

Jun 14, 2010

JOHN BALTIERRA age 87, a lifelong resident of New Haven died Monday, June 14, 2010 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a very brief illness. Mr. Baltierra was born July 8, 1922 in New Haven to the late Balasar and Augustina (Fermandro) Baltierra. He retired from Theut Products in Chesterfield and served in the United States Army during World War...

James  C. Roberts

James C. Roberts

Jun 13, 2010

JAMES CLIFFORD ROBERTS age 91, a sixty year resident of Casco township died Sunday, June 13, 2010 in St. John River District Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Roberts was born October 17, 1918 in Boone County Indiana to the late John and Retha (Vaughn) Roberts. He married Loraine Dulin in Indianapolis on August 28, 1946. Loraine died August 26,...