Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

Jun 28, 2025

Thomas Arthur Govaere, age 80, a 31 year resident of Washington, Michigan, passed away on June 28, 2025 at home. He was born on February 17, 1945 in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of George Govaere and Eleanor (Joye) Smith. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Deanna (Lendon) Govaere, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law John and Debi (Lendon) Murtagh,...

Jun 28, 2025

Billy Lee McCurdy,age 93, a resident of Sterling Heights, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township. Billy was born September 22, 1931, in Elwood, Indiana, the son of Floyd Miles and Isabelle (Tucker) McCurdy. Billy grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he met his sweetheart and lifelong soulmate, Ruth Ann Shires. They married...

Jun 26, 2025

Jun 21, 2025

  Jean Marie Harris, age 83, a 30-year resident of Rochester Hills, passed away Saturday, June 21 2025 in Troy, Michigan. Jean was born April 18, 1942 in Napoleon, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Leona (Sherman) Knipp. Jean graduated from Morency High School, attended Sienna Heights College for her Bachelor’s Degree, then obtained her Master’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University...

Jun 15, 2025

Raymond Oleskie, age 83, a resident of Shelby Township since 1971, passed away Sunday June 15, 2025 at Corewell Beaumont Hospital of Troy. Raymond was born May 23, 1942, in Warren, Michigan, the son of Cyril J. and Eunice (Curto) Oleskie. Raymond was a graduate of Utica High School. He married Kathleen (Preston) on July 20, 1968 at the Utica Evangelistic...

Jun 5, 2025

Janina Szamiel, 76, of Leonard, Michigan passed away peacefully with her children Anita and Sebastian by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who abundantly shared her kindness and love not only to her family but opened her heart by caring for others and warmly welcomed extended family members to stay with them. Her kindness and compassion...

Jun 1, 2025

Billy R. Barber, age 45, a 5 year resident of Washington, and formerly from Armada, passed away June 1, 2025, at home. Billy was born on December 1, 1979 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of Billy R. and Barbara Reba (Kalef) Barber. Billy graduated from Armada High School. On February 19, 2004, he married RaShelle Prieskorn. Billy enjoyed detailing...

May 31, 2025

Daniel Everett White, age 73, passed away on May 31, 2025, peacefully at his home after complications from multiple strokes. He was born on September 29, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. Dan lived a life marked by dedication to his family and career.

Dan was the son of JoAnne and Harrold White, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up...

May 29, 2025

Joan Patricia Wolfert, age 80, a resident of Ray Twp, Michigan since 1990, passed away May 29, 2025 at Regency, in Shelby Twp, Michigan. Joan was born May 19, 1945 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Estelle (Kavanagh) Roland. After graduating, Joan worked to help support her family but ultimately was able to become a full time homemaker...

May 27, 2025

Robert Russell Bacon, 87, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Born April 11, 1938, in Ferndale, Michigan, Robert lived a life rooted in devotion—to his family, his work, his faith, and his community.

From 1957 to 1960, Robert proudly served in the United States Army. While stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he met and married Minnie E....

May 26, 2025

Clifford G. Finkle Jr., age 77, a resident of Bruce Township since 2013, and formerly of Shelby Township for over 30 years, suffered a devastating car crash and passed away Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2025. Clifford was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on November 11, 1947 to Clifford and Helen (Edgett) Finkle. Cliff served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968,...

May 24, 2025

Richard (“Rick”) Leitzel, a twenty-seven-year resident of Romeo, passed away on May 24th, 2025 at Troy Beaumont Hospital, at the age of 72. Rick was born on April 19th, 1953 to Patricia Leitzel (née Childs) and Gilbert Leitzel. In 1971, he graduated from Utica High School, where he played football. Thereafter, he attended Macomb Community College, and worked cutting meat,...

May 22, 2025

Steven Raymond Kenward, age 64, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at home while surrounded by loved ones. Steve, the son of David and Jane (Peka) Dine, was born on June 1, 1960, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Steve was a resident of Romeo and Troy, Michigan.

Steve cherished solitude in the mountains and the outdoors. He loved to camp, saunter...

May 21, 2025

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May 10, 2025

Donna Jean Stockemer, age 77, a resident of Allenton, Michigan since 1991, passed away Saturday May 10, 2025 at home in Berlin, Michigan. Donna was born November 3, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Elwin and Ida J. (Basse) Kendall. After graduating high school, Donna worked as a sewer for Ford Motor Company for 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed...

May 9, 2025

Carl R. Williams, age 84, a resident of Leonard, Michigan, passed away May 9, 2025 at The Willows Senior Living. Carl was born January 11, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Robert Elmer and Helen Zelenak Williams. After graduating high school, Carl joined the Army, and served our country for nine years. Carl worked in the construction field as...

May 8, 2025

John M. Moran, age 92, a devoted 58-year resident of Leonard, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Born on March 23, 1933, in Monroe, Michigan, John was the beloved son of John E. and Margaret R. (Binns) Moran. He graduated from St. Mary High School in Royal Oak in 1951 and began his studies at the...

May 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Frances Meyers (nee Padberg),89, on May 4, 2025.

Eleanor was born on November 1, 1935in Detroit, MIto Bernard and Eleanor Padberg. She graduated from Denby High School in 1953.

She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Eugene Meyers on February 27, 1954. Together they shared...

Apr 26, 2025

Joy Alexander, 86, of Lakeville, passed April 26, 2025. She was born November 29, 1938 in Detroit, the daughter of Chris and Pauline Coutoumanos.

Joy was best known for her generosity, love for her family, and faith in God. She enjoyed an especially close relationship with her sisters, and had a genuine interest in the lives of everyone she met. Joy...