Obituaries

Apr 14, 2023

Linda Kay Zimmer, age 78, originally from Romeo, MI, who lived a significant portion of her life in Armada and Attica, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan, surrounded by her husband and her children.

Linda was born on December 8, 1944, the...

Apr 9, 2023

Harold Leo Matyn, May 24th 1931 –April 9th 2023

Harold “Hal” Leo Matyn passed away peacefully in Troy, Michigan, on Easter Sunday morning. Hal was born on May 24, 1931, in Detroit, to parents Edward and Eva Matyn of Balfour Road. He lived in Detroit along with siblings Robert, Jeannine, Lois, Sally, Richard, Martha, and...

Apr 9, 2023

Margaret J. Anger, age 89, a resident of Romeo since 1954, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Margaret was born January 16, 1934 in St Clair Shores, Michigan, the daughter of Roland P. and Lillian (St. Pierre) Faubert. After graduating from Lakeview High School in 1951, she met and married Robert Duane Anger on May 31, 1954...

Apr 8, 2023

Janet Cornelius 84, of Shelby twp died Friday April 7,2023 in Bruce twp.

Janet worked at the D & C store in Romeo and retired from JC Penney. She was known for her baking , enjoyed knitting , crocheting and spending time in Florida with friends and extended family.

She is survived by her children...

Apr 8, 2023

Barbara L. Robinson, 69, of Ray Township, Michigan died peacefully at home April 8, 2023. She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan February 27, 1954, to parents John and Shirley Thorman.Loving wife of Theodore Robinson of nearly 50 years, since November 16, 1973. Amazing and supportive mother to Jerel Robinson and Scott (Becky) Robinson. Wonderful grandmother to Steven, Caden,...

Mar 31, 2023

Ben-Carr Blake, age 87, a 52 year resident of Romeo, died on March 31, 2023 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Ben was born on April 30, 1935 in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of Dr. Roger and Mrs. Virginia Blake. He moved to Michigan in his early 20’s where he began his career in teaching at Kingsbury School, in Oxford....

Mar 27, 2023

Deloris Serene (Ahee) Howard aka MaMa Dee born on August 12th, 1934. Passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2023 at the age of 88 years.

Beloved daughter of Samuel and Serene (Mikwee) Ahee. Beloved sister of Edward Ahee and Norman Ahee. Deloris is survived by her sister Edna (Ahee) Nola, her daughter Karen (Howard) Myers...

Mar 25, 2023

Nancy A. Wildeboer of Berwyn, PA passed away under the gracious care of her spouse, Jerry and Main Line Health Hospice on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Nancy was born on August 30th, 1953 in Owosso, MI to Henry and Anne (Mudar) Borg. Both of her parents preceded her in death. Nancy’s parents moved to Romeo in 1957.

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Mar 25, 2023

Beverly Ann Seldon, born June 5th, 1930 beloved wife of Richard Anthony Seldon (married 57 years), Mom to sons Gary Richard Seldon, Bary William Seldon and Richard Matthew Seldon, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2023. She was the daughter of Aileen and William McLaughlin.

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Mar 25, 2023

David M. Ebeling, age 74, a longtime resident of Romeo and Armada, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital of Troy. David was born April 7, 1948 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mount Clemens, the son of Floyd and Frieda (Radas) Ebeling. David graduated from Utica High School in 1966, then married Patricia Callahan on April 22,...

Mar 21, 2023

Carrie Lynn Trowbridge, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Carrie was born on April 1, 1957, the beloved daughter of Larry and Bea (Parkin) Welch. She spent her days spreading joy to those around her with her kind words and generous spirit. Carrie was blessed with the opportunity to make many friends and acquaintances in her...

Mar 20, 2023

Russell Neal Jessel, age 59, a lifelong resident of Almont, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 20, 2023. Russell was born January 24, 1964 in Almont, the son of Carl and Ruth (Ricketts) Jessel. Russ was a 1982 graduate of Almont High School. On October 22, 1988, he married his high school sweetheart Christine Safko. They spent a beautiful...

Mar 19, 2023

Mar 18, 2023

Guy Michael Kitchen, age 56, resident of Bruce Township passed away unexpectedly on March 18th, 2023. Guy graduated from Royal Oak Kimball High School in 1984. He began working for the City of Troy in 2002. He was working as an Engineering Field Inspector at the time of his passing.

Guy was a loving husband,...

Mar 17, 2023

Sarah S. Treece, age 77, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 Ascension Providence Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Sarah was born November 18, 1945 in Armada, the daughter of Ralph & Mabel (White) Wells. On February 18, 1963 she married Kenneth Treece in Romeo. Sarah loved to cook, working throughout the years at...

Mar 17, 2023

Betty Lorraine Walton, born February 16, 1930, beloved wife of deceased Robert Harold Walton, passed from this life peacefully in her home on March 17, 2023. She was the daughter of Ronald and Mary Stewart and sister of Eileen Call and Donnajean Call.

Betty and Bob had 4 children. She is survived by Cynthia Ann,...

Mar 13, 2023

Frederick (Fred) J Backenstose, was born June 4, 1931, in Romeo Michigan to Frederick and Pearl Backenstose. Fred passed on March 13, 2023. After serving in the Air Force, he met and married Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Cvetetic, his loving wife of 68 years. Together they raised five of their six children in Almont Michigan. While in Michigan, Fred...

Mar 11, 2023

Barbara Janicki, age 91, a 42 year resident of Deckerville, and recently lived in Chesterfield, passed away on March 11, 2023 at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron, Michigan. Barbara was born on December 15, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Herit. She married her high school love, Frank Janicki, on November 10, 1951 at...

Mar 4, 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Leonard Joseph Monfils

October 3, 1934-March 3, 2023

Leonard was born in Detroit to Clarence and Marguerite Monfils. He had one brother who was lost in WW11, and eight sisters who all passed before him.

Leonard served four years in United States Army during the Korean War as an ammunition technician. ...