Obituaries

Earle C. Brooks

Earle C. Brooks

Aug 12, 2026

Earle C. Brooks, age 77, a resident of Ray Township for 54 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, MI. Earle was born September 22, 1948 in Hubbard Lake, MI., the son of Earle and Elsie (Anderson) Brooks. After graduating from Alcona High School in 1966, Earle served his country in...

Karen Jo Powers

Karen Jo Powers

Aug 7, 2026

Karen Jo Powers

July 27, 1943 – August 7, 2026

Karen was born to Margaret and Raymond Summers on July 27, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. As a child, Karen enjoyed many hobbies and interests, including various crafts, animals, and the Zoo.

Karen attended Denby High School in Detroit. In 1961, Karen married Richard Emenaker and had four daughters, Arlene, Pam, Noelle, and Tiffany....

Jeffrey T. Hayes

Jeffrey T. Hayes

Aug 4, 2026

Jeffrey T. Hayes, age 67, a lifelong resident of Centerline, Michigan, passed away Tuesday August 4, 2026 at Henry Ford Warren Hospital. Jeffrey was born December 28, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edward N. and Delphine (Ereaux) Hayes. Jeffrey graduated Class of 1977 from St. Clement Catholic School of Centerline. He then graduated from Central Michigan University with...

Emily L. Lewis

Emily L. Lewis

Aug 4, 2026

Emily L. Lewis, age 35, of Romeo, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital in Troy.

Born on September 29, 1990, in Rochester, Michigan, Emily was the cherished daughter of Kenneth C. and Melody D. (Logan) Reichenbach. A lifelong Romeo resident, she graduated from Romeo High School with the...

Paul J. Schaefer

Paul J. Schaefer

Jul 30, 2026

  Paul J. Schaefer, age 81 a long time resident of Sterling Heights, passed away on Thursday July 30,2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born May 15,1945 in Grosse Pointe Farms and grew up in Romeo. He was the son of Joseph and Delores (Frey) Schaefer. Paul was a 1963 graduate of Romeo High School where...

Charles "Chuck" Anglewicz

Charles "Chuck" Anglewicz

Jul 28, 2026

Charles “Chuck” Anglewicz, age 83, a resident of Washington Township since 1974, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at home. Chuck was born November 3, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Florian and Louise (Michels) Anglewicz. In 1961, he graduated from South Lake High School in Saint Clair Shores. On May 11, 1963, Chuck married Sally Balcer at St...

James Herdman

James Herdman

Jul 25, 2026

James A. Herdman, 71, of Oakland, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Henry Ford Rochester Hills Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Born on February 16, 1955, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Jim was the beloved son of the late Eugene and Doris (Collignon) Herdman.

A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, James lived a life defined by integrity,...

Jim Viviano

Jim Viviano

Jul 18, 2026

Jim Viviano, 39, of Marlette, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Born on February 9, 1987, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Jim was the beloved son of Joseph and Linda M. (Hubbert) Viviano. He graduated from Country Day Academy and went on to attend Associated Training Services, where he earned his certification in heavy equipment operation.

Jim began his career as a...

Barbara (Falker) Barron

Barbara (Falker) Barron

Jul 15, 2026

Barbara Louise Barron, 76, of Gladstone, Michigan, entered into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on December 5, 1949, in Romeo, Michigan, to Howard Rudolph Falker and Marjorie Elsie (Kiehler) Falker. She graduated from Romeo High School in 1968 before earning a Bachelor of Science in Home...

Patrick A. McEvoy

Patrick A. McEvoy

Jul 11, 2026

Patrick Allen McEvoy was a caring husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. He left this world on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the age of 81.

Patrick was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on February 21, 1945 to Wilson and Marjorie McEvoy. Patrick graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, Michigan, then enlisted in the United States Navy. Patrick remained in...

Leslie D. Ghesquiere

Leslie D. Ghesquiere

Jul 8, 2026

Leslie D. Ghesquiere, age 72, a resident of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Leslie was born June 22, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Margaret (Fraunhoffer) Quinlan. Leslie grew up in Roseville, Michigan, and graduated St Clement High School in 1972. On...

Mark Boyd Waatti

Mark Boyd Waatti

Jul 7, 2026

Mark Boyd Waatti, age 58, of Rochester, Michigan, passed away on July 7, 2026 after losing his long battle with heart complications. Mark was born July 10, 1967, his godparents were JoAnna and Harold Waatti. Mark is preceded in death by his loving parents, Marvin and Sandra Waatti, sister Julianne (Waatti) Kulman (Daniel) their children, Weston Kulman (Cassandra) and Sawyer...

Gladys Ilein Dunkley

Gladys Ilein Dunkley

Jul 6, 2026

Gladys Ilein Dunkley, age 95, a longtime resident of Romeo formerly from Detroit, Michigan, passed away Monday July 6, 2026 at her home in Bruce Township. Gladys was born August 19, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Henry J. and Bertha (Majeske) Hoenicke. Gladys graduated from South Eastern High School in Detroit. She worked as a secretary throughout her...

Matthew G. Martin

Matthew G. Martin

Jul 2, 2026

Matthew Gordon Martin, age 63, passed away July 2, 2026 at home in Romeo. Matthew was born November 26, 1962 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of Alvin and Adeline Martin. Matthew served in the Army Reserves, then worked as a lineman for Huron Cable and Comcast for many years. He also installed Direct TV, and worked in a factory...

Jack Albert Latcha

Jack Albert Latcha

Jun 27, 2026

Jack Albert Latcha, age 80, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and unwavering devotion to those he loved most.

For 46 years, Jack proudly called Romeo, Michigan, his home. He was a familiar face in the community and built lasting friendships through his kindness, generosity, and willingness to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed.

Jack proudly...

Michael Lee Ebeling

Michael Lee Ebeling

Jun 25, 2026

Michael Lee Ebeling of Washington Township passed away on June 25th, 2026 at 77 years old. He was born in Detroit January 12, 1949 and moved to Romeo in 1955.

He graduated from Romeo High School in 1967 where he was on the football team and ran track. After he graduated he did an apprenticeship in Masonry and joined the Ebeling/Hicks...

Tracy Michael Turner

Tracy Michael Turner

Jun 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Tracy Michael Turner. A beloved husband, father, and son, Tracy passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, at the age of 49, surrounded by his family.

Tracy was born on January 6, 1977, in Rochester, Michigan, to Keith T. and Donna R. (Trombley)...

Michelle D. Krause

Michelle D. Krause

Jun 23, 2026

Michelle D. Krause, age 56, a lifelong Michigan resident, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital of Macomb. Michelle was born November 1, 1969, the daughter of Charles F. and Annette M. (LaLonde) Thayer. Michelle was a 1988 Utica High School graduate. Michelle spent her working years employed in the manufacturing industry. She enjoyed kayaking, hiking, and...

Brad Steven Katchuba

Brad Steven Katchuba

Jun 19, 2026

Brad Steven Katchuba

July 20, 1960 - June 19, 2026

Brad Katchuba at age 65, deceased the morning of Friday, June 19, 2026. Brad was born to the late Robert and Delphine (Pszczolkowski) Katchuba of East Detroit, MI. Survived by siblings Robert (Laurie) Katchuba, Colleen (Tom) Jeans, and Anne Demsky and his children Julie (Joshua) Cross, Stephanie (Chuck) Killgo, and Michael (Tammi)...

Michael Barnett Hart

Michael Barnett Hart

Jun 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Barnett Hart at the age of 57, on June 17th 2026. He is survived by his 2 children, Machaela and Elliot Hart, their mother Brenda Hart, his parents, Bill and Pat Hart, his brother, Brad (Bonnie) Hart, his niece Lindsey (Ryan) Hart, nephews Alex and Cameron Hart,...