Obituaries

Kenneth Klaus

Kenneth Klaus

Feb 3, 2009

Kenneth R. Klaus, age 80, of Palms, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 3, 2009 at St. Maryâ??s of Saginaw after a long illness, surrounded by his family. He was born January 29, 1929 in Detroit, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Erdman) Klaus. Mr. Klaus attended Minden City School. After graduation he went on...

Andrew Bronikowski

Andrew Bronikowski

Jan 31, 2009

ANDREW W. BRONIKOWSKI age 18 of Richmond Township died in his home on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Andrew was born April 4, 1990 in Mount Clemens, MI. to Randy and Annette (Bowen)Bronikowski. He graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 2008 and worked as a machinist at Command Machine in Romeo. Andrew loved being out doors. He enjoyed...

Benjamin Heilig

Benjamin Heilig

Jan 30, 2009

BENJAMIN JAMES HEILIG age 89 of Riley Twp. died January 30, 2009 in Port Huron Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Heilig was born January 21, 1920 in Minden City, Michigan to the late William and Margaret (Oswald) Heilig. He married Odelia Goniwicha in Harbor Beach, MI. on January 16, 1942. Ben retired in 1982 as a truck driver for...

Ileene Merriman

Ileene Merriman

Jan 30, 2009

Ileene B. Merriman, age 80, of Deckerville died Friday January 30, 2009 in her home. She was born December 25, 1928 in Elk Township, the daughter of the late Frederick and Lila (McElhinney) Quandt. She married Willis Merriman in 1946. Mrs. Merriman enjoyed working on the farm with her husband until they retired several years ago. She is survived by...

John Reetz  Sr.

John Reetz Sr.

Jan 29, 2009

JOHN CHARLES REETZ SR., age 73 of Warren passed away on January 29, 2009 in St. John Macomb Hospital after a long illness. He was born November 24, 1935 in Mount Clemens, MI. to the late William and Lillian (Heinz) Reetz. John was a forty year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 in Troy, MI.. His...

James Samolej

James Samolej

Jan 29, 2009

JAMES SAMOLEJ age 53 of Richmond died January 29, 2009 unexpectedly in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Samolej was born June 15, 1955 in Mount Clemens to Mieceslaus (Michael) and Irene (Lukomski) Samolej. He married Pamela Hendy in Richmond on August 23, 1980. Jim graduated from Richmond High School in 1973 where he participated in all sports. He...

Ronald  "Chuck" Christian

Ronald "Chuck" Christian

Jan 27, 2009

RONALD "CHUCK" CHRISTIAN age 78 of St. Clair Township died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in Medilodge of St. Clair after a brief illness. Mr. Christian was born March 13, 1930 in Ontario, Canada to the late Roy and Edna (Trotechaud) Chretein. He married Mary Spencer in Royal Oak, MI. on July 10, 1971. Mary died on December 18, 1993. He...

Leona Nash

Leona Nash

Jan 24, 2009

Leona B. Nash, age 44, of Sandusky, died Saturday January 24, 2009 in Port Huron Hospital. She was born October 21, 1964 in E. Tawas the daughter of the late Robert Nash and Gladys (Snyder) Badgely. Miss Nash enjoyed crocheting, traveling, and computers. She was also â??on the goâ??. She loved movies and had a large movie collection. She loved...

Dorothy Jones

Dorothy Jones

Jan 20, 2009

Dorothy J. Jones, age 94, of Sandusky, formerly of Ft. Meyers, Fla., died on Tuesday January 20, 2009 in the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. She was born February 27, 1914 in Harrisville the daughter of the late John N. and Jennie M. (Fulcher) Haley. She married J. Wesley Jones in1931, he preceded in death on December 15, 1977. Mrs. Jones...

Marjorie Mccully

Marjorie Mccully

Jan 20, 2009

Marjorie E. McCully, age 90, of Deckerville, died Tuesday January 20, 2009, in her home. She was born September 20, 1918 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Wesley and Alice (Decker) Hooper. She married Maxwell J. McCully on June 20, 1942. He preceded in death on September 16, 2000. Mrs. McCully was a member of Mills Gospel Hall. She...

Virginia Godbey

Virginia Godbey

Jan 17, 2009

VIRGINIA MARGARET GODBEY 67 a forty year resident of the Port Huron area died Saturday, January 17, 2009 in Medilodge of Richmond. Ms. Godbey was born February 8, 1941 in Tazewell County, Virginia to the late Noah and Virginia (Martin) Argabright. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to cook and spend time with her grandchildren. She is...

Martha Deike

Martha Deike

Jan 16, 2009

Martha A. Deike, age 95, of Deckerville, died Friday January 16, 2009 in her home. She was born January 21, 1913 in Delaware Township, the daughter of the late Edward and Adeline (Brandt) Warczinsky. She married Charles L. Deike Sr. on March 23, 1935 in Covington, KY. He preceded in death on December 7, 2000. She was a life member...

Norman  "Bo" Bobcean

Norman "Bo" Bobcean

Jan 7, 2009

NORMAN ‘BO' BOBCEAN 85 a lifelong area resident died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Bobcean was born February 1, 1923 in Ray Township, Michigan to the late Elmer and Helen (Alvernia) Bobcean. He married Mary Kennedy in Richmond on December 27, 1951. She died on April 28, 1994. He married...

Louis  R. Adams

Louis R. Adams

Jan 6, 2009

LOUIS ROBERT ADAMS 74, a thirty year resident of Columbus Township died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a extended illness. Mr. Adams was born November 24, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Lewis and Barbara (Sherwood) Adams. He married Esther Jolly in Gaylord, Michigan on August 24, 1959. Louis retired from Equitable Insurance...

Jannie  Sue Schwartz

Jannie Sue Schwartz

Jan 6, 2009

JANNIE SUE SCHWARTZ 88 of Memphis died January 6, 2009 in Belle River Pines Senior Residence Center in Memphis. Mrs. Schwartz was born June 1, 1920 in Marshall County, Tennessee to the late Mack and Lula (Dugger) Colvett. She married Matthew Schwartz in Mount Clemens on April 27, 1946. Mr. Schwartz died January 14, 2000. In her younger years Jannie...

Ann Christie

Ann Christie

Jan 6, 2009

Ann Marie Christie, age 88, of Forester Twp., formerly of Southgate, died Tuesday January 6, 2009 in the home of her son. She was born July 26, 1920 in Detroit to the late James and Caroline (Brabenec) Schauer. She married Clifford E. Christie Sr. 0n March 2, 1946, he preceded in death March 30, 2005. Mrs. Christie was an employee...

Albert Adams

Albert Adams

Jan 5, 2009

ALBERT ADAMS 82 of Clinton Township died January 5, 2009 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Adams was born June 18, 1926 in Marine City, Michigan to the late Charles and Antoinette Adams. Al worked as a carpenter at Detroit Mercy Hospital until his retirement in 2000. He was a Korean War Veteran serving with the...

Myrtle Merriman

Myrtle Merriman

Jan 4, 2009

Myrtle Catherine Merriman, age 89, of Deckerville, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born December 5, 1919 in Harbor Beach, the daughter of the late Maxwell and Grace (See) Powers. Her family moved to McGregor, MI., and ran the Powers Hardware Store for many years. She graduated from Deckerville High School in 1938. She then...

Patricia James

Patricia James

Jan 1, 2009

PATRICIA LYNN JAMES age 53 of Macomb Township died unexpectedly on January 1, 2009. Mrs. James was born June 10, 1955 in Detroit to Earl and Joan (Novotny) Cowells. She married Anthony James in Florida on September 9, 2004. Pat graduated from Brablock High School in Roseville and took classes to become a medical assistant. She enjoyed horseback riding and...

Donald Barr

Donald Barr

Dec 29, 2008

Donald Lea Barr Jr. an avid outdoorsman and carpenter went home to be with the lord on December 29th 2008. He was 55 years old. He is survived by his wife Mary, mother Bernice Barr Children Melinda (Jerome) Stevenson, Matthew (Gwen) and Dennis (Connie) Barr, grandchildren Jolani, Austyn Lee, Tre, Bradyn, Kayla, Caitlyn, Christina and Heaven. Siblings Timothy, Susan and...