Obituaries

Nov 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that our beloved Sister and Aunt, Jean Marie Allen , 70, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 in her sleep. Jean was born in Highland Park, MI on June 15, 1953, to Jack and Margaret Jean (Gleason) Allen. She grew up in Oak Park and graduated from Ferndale High School in...

Nov 3, 2023

Deborah Sue Conway, age 59, passed away at Troy Beaumont on November 3, 2023 with family by her side. Deborah was born on September 21, 1964 in Mt. Clemens, daughter of Edward and Nancy Hart (Whing).

Debbie loved traveling – whether long road trips or cruising. She loved animals of all kinds, especially beagles and cats. She...

Oct 31, 2023

James J. Frost, 72, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2023 with his family at his side. He was surrounded in his final days by his wife, daughters, brothers, sister, and nieces.

Jim was born March 26, 1951 in Almont, Michigan and raised in Leonard, Michigan. Jim raised his family...

Oct 25, 2023

Norma Jean Swanborough, 81,passed away on October 25, 2023 with family at her side as she left this world to enter her long-anticipated home in heaven. She and husband, Dr. Allan Swanborough spent her final years near family in Almont, Michigan.

She was truly the best mother in the world, and has friends from across...

Oct 22, 2023

Anna Marie Markiewicz, age 71, passed away on October 22, 2023 with family by her side in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Anna was born on April 29, 1952 in Warren Township, the daughter of Anton and Bertha (Gardine) Ackerman.

Anna grew up in Center Line, Michigan, attended St. Clement School, and graduated class of 1970. She worked...

Oct 13, 2023

Brian T. Haddlesey, age 85, a 35 year resident of Bruce Township passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Brian was born in England on July 12, 1938 the son of Francis and Christina (Molly Woods) Haddlesey.

Brian worked at General Motors as an Engineer for over 30 years retiring from the Tech Center. He...

Oct 11, 2023

Alvina R. Frisch, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at The Orchards Retirement Center in Armada, Michigan. Alvina was born March 25, 1923 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar & Rose (Czeslawski) Schnell. At the age of 7 the family moved to Armada. Alvina married John F. Frisch on January 15, 1949 at St....

Oct 7, 2023

Paul Allen Goike, age 69, passed away on October 7th, 2023 at Troy Beaumont with his family by his side. Paul was born in Detroit, MI November 19, 1953, the son of Francis and Beverly (Navin) Goike.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Karen, and their children Melissa (Dominic) Cadena, Matt...

Oct 4, 2023

Marvin Harvey Kloock, age 95, a resident of Romeo since 1941, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Orchard Grove Senior Living in Romeo, Michigan. Marvin was born June 30, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harvey and Valinda (Baade) Kloock. Marvin married Ruth Compton on February 14, 1953 at St. John Lutheran Church in Romeo. They remained...

Sep 30, 2023

Michael Robert Makoski, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2023. Michael was born on June 29, 1986 in Mt. Clemens, son of David Makoski and Kathy Ash. Michael grew up playing football in Almont, but as he got older he really enjoyed watching it more, especially the Michigan games. He enjoyed playing super heros with his son...

Sep 30, 2023

Jacquelyn Tracy Mignone, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Texas. Jacquelyn was born on February 15, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Frank and Julia Duplay, though she spent most of her life in the Detroit, Michigan area.

Jacquelyn is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Judith.She is survived...

Sep 26, 2023

Mary Louise (née Recor) Burns, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband and children. Mary was born in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Jack and Margaret (Ryan) Recor. She married the love of her life, James Burns in 1953 and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in August. Mary and Jim...

Sep 19, 2023

Don Klemm of Oakland Township, Michigan, age 85, passed away on September 19, 2023 at Blossom Springs. Don was born on January 13, 1938, the son of Joseph and Michalina (Garstecki) Klemm. He was a Research Aquatic Biologist at the Ecosystems Research Branch. He also served our country in the Air Force. Don loved the outdoors, traveled all over...

Sep 16, 2023

Virgil James Laurain, age 92, passed away on Sat., Sept. 16, 2023 at his home. Virgil was born Feb 12, 1931 in River Rouge, MI., the son of Archibald & Eva (Page) Laurian. He married the former Mary Ann Boland 1953 and she preceded him in death on June 2, 2023. Virgil served his country in the Marines in...

Sep 14, 2023

Mickie Hoefer, age 65, a longtime resident of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Mickie was born August 21, 1958 in Almont, Michigan, the daughter of Harvey McDonald and Margaret (Strouse) McDonald. Mickie graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1976, then worked as a Machine Operator for...

Sep 6, 2023

Agnes Marie Hopp, age 94, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Agnes was born September 5, 1929, in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Perry) McInerney. She met Harold Hopp in 1947, son of George and Ina (Balch) Hopp, of Washington through a mutual friend and it was love...

Sep 3, 2023

Lester Edwin Knust, age 80, a local resident of Almont, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023 in Leonard, Michigan. Lester was born April 13, 1943, the son on Walter H. and Ethel (Sutton) Knust. Lester was a graduate of Romeo High School. He then married Barbara Ebeling on August 27, 1966 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Imlay...

Aug 26, 2023

Thomas Gerald Petz, also known as Tom, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 82. Tom lived a full life and brought his unique charm and wit to every corner of his humble journey. Throughout his 61 years of unwavering partnership with his beloved wife, Roberta, their bond remained unbreakable, serving as a radiant example to...

Aug 25, 2023

Christian Edward Bressler, age 30, formerly of Romeo, Michigan, passed away on Friday August 25, 2023 in Alaska. Christian was born January 16, 2023 in Middletown New York, the son of Timothy and Victoria (VanPelt) Bressler. Christian graduated from Romeo High School in 2011. On March 25, 2013 he was sworn in to the United States Air Force. Christian...

Aug 19, 2023

Christine Sue Martin, age 75, a resident of Richmond, Michigan, passed away August 19, 2023 in Romeo, Michigan. Christine was born July 22, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Billy Lee Baker and Helen Jean Aldridge.

Chris had a love for people! She enjoyed talking (to almost anyone), cooking, reading and loved watching her...