Obituaries

Rickie Akers

Rickie Akers

Dec 1, 2021

Rickie “Rick” Akers was born May 7, 1948 to Woodrow and Lillian Akers in Dana, Kentucky. He was the fifth of nine children. Growing up Rick worked hard to help his parents and he excelled in both school and on the basketball court. The family moved to Michigan in the 1960’s and Rick graduated with honors from Utica High...

Karen A. Cox

Karen A. Cox

Nov 30, 2021

Karen A. Cox, age 74, a resident of Brown City Michigan and previously a 30 year resident of Bruce Township, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at McLaren Lapeer Hospital. Karen was born November 24, 1947 in St Clair Shores, Michigan, the daughter of Pius and Francis Bohn. She married James Cox on May 15, 1965 and...

Gerald B. Alward

Gerald B. Alward

Nov 27, 2021

Gerald Brainard Alward, 86, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord on Nov. 27, 2021. He was born Nov. 14, 1935, the son of Walter & Harriet (Rowley) Alward in Washington Twp. One of his points of pride was that he never lived more than three miles from the house he was born in. Gerald graduated from...

Alta M. Lollar

Alta M. Lollar

Nov 26, 2021

Alta M. Lollar, age 101, a resident of Ray Township since 1951, passed away on November 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Alta was born May 2, 1920 in Perryville, Missouri to William and Nelly (Dunker) Schumer. Alta married Clifton Lollar in 1938, and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2009. Alta loved her cat,...

Marliese Glass

Marliese Glass

Nov 22, 2021

Marliese Glass, age 84, passed peacefully on November 22, 2021 at home with her family in Washington, Michigan. Marliese was born in Huffelsheim, Germany, daughter of Michael and Maria (Welter) Strieder. Marliese was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, and quiet moments enjoying nature, but her greatest joy...

Thomas H. Loeher

Thomas H. Loeher

Nov 13, 2021

THOMAS H. LOEHER February 21, 1940 – November 13, 2021 Tom Loeher, 81, of Romeo, MI, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years Linda, sons Chris (Christy) Loeher and Craig Loeher, sisters Donna LaFata and Pat Prosperi, sister-in-law...

Cleddiss D. Puckett

Cleddiss D. Puckett

Nov 13, 2021

Cleddiss D. Puckett, age 80, passed away in his Washington, MI home peacefully with his wife Rose Ann by his side. Cleddiss was born on April 25, 1941 in Morgantown, West Virginia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson/Campbell. Cleddiss married the love of his life Rose Ann (Maryonovich-Schwark) in a quaint intimate little chapel ceremony in Utica in 1996,...

John Edward Gallagher

John Edward Gallagher

Nov 11, 2021

John Edward Gallagher, age 76, a resident of Madison Heights for the last 21 years, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. John was born December 16, 1944 in Detroit, the son of James and MaryJane (Dillon) Gallagher. After serving in the Army in the middle 1960’s, John began working at Champion Spark...

Agnes O. Seaver

Agnes O. Seaver

Nov 11, 2021

Agnes Opal Seaver, age 93, passed away on November 11, 2021 at home with her family in Romeo, Mi. Agnes was born on October 6, 1928 in Deskins, Virginia, daughter of John and Rachel (Price) Hagy. Agnes was a lover of music, and loved to sing with her family as often as she could. She had a love of...

Pauline H.  Renno

Pauline H. Renno

Nov 9, 2021

Pauline H. Renno, age 91, a resident of Almont for the last 20 years and previously from the Mt Clemens area, passed away on November 9, 2021 at Ascension Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Pauline was born July 26, 1930 in Yale, Michigan, the daughter of Robert & Hazel Brown. She married Auburn Renno in 1953 and he passed...

Sophie Frankow Demczuk

Sophie Frankow Demczuk

Nov 8, 2021

Sophie Demczuk, age 86, passed away on November 8, 2021 at Troy Beaumont Hospital with her children surrounding her Sophie was born on December 14, 1934. Wherever Sophie went she brought sunshine with her love, laughter and kindness. The daughter of Jacob & Katherine Frankow, she was born in Kalnikow, Poland near the Wisznia River. Sophie was the youngest...

David  Raymond Norton

David Raymond Norton

Nov 7, 2021

David Raymond Norton, age 66, passed away at home on November 7, 2021. A 40 yr resident of Washington Twp. David was born on June 25, 1955 in Pontiac, son of Raymond and Marie (Wagner). He married the love of his life Jayne (Youatt) at the First Congregational Church in Romeo on a beautiful Fall day in 1979. David...

Peter N. Oleskie

Peter N. Oleskie

Nov 4, 2021

Peter N. Oleskie, age 84, a lifelong Shelby Township resident passed away on November 4, 2021 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Peter was born on June 12, 1937 in Calumet, MI the son of Cyril and Eunice (Curto). Peter married the love of his life Carol (Preston) on July 20, 1957 at the Utica Evangelistic Center. Peter was a Fork...

John  M.  Mervak

John M. Mervak

Nov 3, 2021

John M. Mervak, age 85, a Romeo resident for the last 57 years, passed away on November 3rd, 2021 at home, spending his final days surrounded by his family. John was born at Hutzel Hospital on July 18th, 1936 to John T. and Maria (Ulicny) Mervak. John was married to the love of his life, Patricia, in 1959 until...

Jacqueline R.  Salk

Jacqueline R. Salk

Oct 31, 2021

Jacqueline Rose Salk, age 84, passed away on October 31, 2021 at St. John Hospital in Detroit, MI. Jacqueline was born on November 19, 1936 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Joseph and Rosalia (Hospadar) Kulek. Jacqueline was married to Joseph Salk of Detroit for 58 years, the love of her life. She retired as a retail clerk from...

Keith M. Daly

Keith M. Daly

Oct 29, 2021

Keith M. Daly, age 48, a long time resident of Romeo, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Keith was born April 21 ,1973. After graduating from Romeo High School in 1991, Keith joined the Air Force. He went on to become a self-employed carpenter in both commercial & residential construction. He...

Maxine M. Phaneuf

Maxine M. Phaneuf

Oct 24, 2021

Maxine M.Phaneuf, age 94, passed away on Sunday October 24, 2021 at 9:45am surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born on September 2, 1927 in Detroit, Mi., and has been a Romeo resident since 1968. Maxine is the daughter of Herbert and Mary (Dennison) Monache. Maxine was with her love Gerald for 32years, and married at St. Rita’s...

Sherman T.  Folland

Sherman T. Folland

Oct 24, 2021

Sherman Thomas Folland 1945-2021 Sherman “Sherm” Thomas Folland, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his home in Romeo, Michigan, after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Sherman was born January 9, 1945, in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Norval and Gladys (Hauger) Folland. Norval and Gladys were the children of Norwegian immigrants. He grew up in...

Jackie

Jackie

Oct 23, 2021

Diana “Jackie” M. Sitek, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Armada, Michigan. Diana was born on March 17, 1939 in Bakersfield, CA, the daughter of Jack and Betty Brewer. Diana graduated from Grant Union High School, the class of 1957 and would go on to earn her Associates Degree. She married David Sitek on...

Martin Parrott

Martin Parrott

Oct 17, 2021

Martin “Marty” Parrott, a longtime resident of Leonard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was 59 years old. Marty was born on October 7, 1962 in Rochester to James and Lois Parrott. After graduating from high school, Marty earned his associates degree and began his company, Parrott Electric. He was proud of the business he built...