Obituaries

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...

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...