Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

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Dec 24, 2023

Patricia A. (Pat) Schwarz, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 wrapped in the loving embrace of her family at the Legacy Center in the Orchard Grove Medical facility. She was a resident of Richmond since 1975. Pat was born on March 17, 1939 in Warren, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Wancour) Beste. She...

Dec 23, 2023

Thomas Walter Reynolds , 93, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away on December 23, 2023 after a brief illness. He was ready to go home to be with his Lord.

Tom was born on December 31, 1929 to Joseph and Ruth Reynolds in Detroit.

Although it was a low income family, he and his...

Dec 21, 2023

Ann Higbee , age 95, a resident of Powhatan Point, Ohio, and formerly from Michigan, passed away December 21, 2023 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida. Ann was born October 4, 1928, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, the daughter of John and Theresa (Halhak) Jubera. Ann married Wallace Higbee on October 13, 1951 in Ohio. She loved to...

Dec 20, 2023

Todd Chester Patrzalek (1963-2023) died peacefully in his sleep on December 20th, 2023. Todd excelled as a “Master Automotive Mechanic” with continuous training and acquired an associate degree in Automotive Mechanics. After he acquired his associate degree, he continued his Specialized Automotive Certifications and taught automotive classes at the community college. He worked at many Chrysler dealerships. Todd knew...

Dec 19, 2023

Ronald J. Schocke, age 82, a lifelong Romeo resident, passed away at home on December 19, 2023. Ron was born on May 5, 1941, the son of James and Jean (Walker). He graduated from Romeo High School in 1959, and eventually from Wayne State University with a degree in business.

Ron spent many years working...

Dec 17, 2023

James “Paul” Warren, age 88, a resident of Bruce Township since 1992 and formerly of Warren, passed away at Troy Beaumont Hospital on December 17 2023, with family by his side. Paul was born on January 29, 1935 in Etta, Mississippi, son of Ernest Raymond and Mattie Mae (Norwood) Warren. Paul retired from Chrysler Corporation Warren Stamping after 31...

Dec 13, 2023

Karen S. Ruthenberg, age 76, a 45 year resident of Allenton, passed away December 13, 2023 at home. Karen was born June 4, 1947 in Normal, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Wilma (Howard) Kunkler. She married Thom Ruthenberg on October 9, 1965 in Warren, Michigan. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and working in the garden.

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Dec 5, 2023

Waldemar Hermann age 87, resident of Romeo/Washington Twp since 1974, passed peacefully at home, holding the hand of his wife Erna of 57 years.

Waldemar was born on January 30, 1936 in Volhynia, Ukraine, to Olga and Eduard Hermann. He immigrated in 1952 to the United States with his parents, and brothers Kurt, Erwin and Hugo to...

Dec 2, 2023

Barbara Lynn Grose, age 86, a 60 year Macomb County resident, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Clinton Township, Michigan. Barbara was born June 22, 1937, the daughter of Robert L. Biggers and Jewell V. Haga. She worked at Ford Motor Company as an Administrative Assistant for many years before retiring. Barbara enjoyed entertaining, she was an...

Dec 1, 2023

Rose L. Knuppenburg, age 85, a 38 year resident of East Tawas, Michigan, passed away on December 1, 2023 in Tawas City. Rose was born July 1, 1938 in Idaho. She married Butch Knuppenburg, and they were married for 43 years. Rose worked as a phlebotomist, then became a nurse. Rose liked a little bit of everything; she was...

Nov 30, 2023

Donald Holmes Sr. went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2023. He worked hard his whole life as an avid farmer to provide for his family. Don began working his father's farm in his youth, first in New Haven, then in Richmond. He married Arberta Schirmer on October 3, 1970, and they raised two children. In the...

Nov 21, 2023

Mark D. Ferguson, age 53, a 12 year resident of Clinton Township, formerly of Armada, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at his home. Mark was born January 15, 1970, in Rochester, Michigan, the son of John and Joan (Kreger) Ferguson. Mark was a 1988 graduate of Armada High School. After high school, Mark worked for Master Kleen...

Nov 19, 2023

Carol S. Akers, age 79, a resident of Almont since 2008, and previously from Florida, passed away on November 19, 2023 at Symphony Linden assisted living. Carol was born May 9, 1944 in Hi Hat, Kentucky, the daughter of Allen L. and Mary (Maglene) Burkett. She married Gordon Akers Sr. on January 26, 1963 in Banner, Kentucky. Carol worked...

Nov 18, 2023

Charles Thomas Young , age 78, a resident of Memphis for many years, passed away on Saturday November 18, 2023. Charles was born in Mount Clemens, MI on March 17, 1945, son of George and Ruth (Smith) Young.

Whether he was behind the wheel of a dune buggy racing over test hill or in the...

Nov 16, 2023

Brian Paul Birch, age 68, a resident of Washington Twp for 23yrs, passed away suddenly at home on November 16, 2023. Brian was born in Dearborn MI. on February 25, 1955, son of Leonard and Florence Birch (Maciolek).

Brian was a graduate of Michigan State University where he met his future wife, Patricia....

Nov 12, 2023

Karen J. Townsend, age 63, a lifelong resident of Richmond, Michigan, passed away at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital on November 12, 2023 with family by her side. Karen was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on August 30, 1960, the daughter of Janet Griffin (Babel) and step father Robert Griffin.

Karen graduated from Richmond High School...

Nov 11, 2023

Deanna Marie Bondy, age 82, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Angela Hospice, Livonia, surrounded by her 8 “only” children. Deanna was born in Detroit, to Amelia and Vincent Alan, and spent most of her life in Harrison Township. She married the love of her life, Jerry, in 1959 and began the career she was born for –...

Nov 11, 2023

Rosemary B. Hicks, age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Orchard Grove Legacy Center in Bruce Township, Michigan. Rosemary was born May 31, 1930 in Francesville, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford and Elizabeth (Finnegan) Render. She married W. Ray Hicks on October 17, 1953 at St. Frances Catholic Church in Francesville, Indiana and he preceded...

Nov 6, 2023

Barbara Jean Rott, age 73, resident of Romeo for over 36 years, passed away at Troy Beaumont with her daughter by her side on November 6th, 2023, after a battle with ovarian cancer. Barbara was born on September 26, 1950, in Virginia, daughter of Monroe and Agnes Owens (Haggy).

Barbara married Danny in a loving...