Obituaries

May 28, 2021

Carol M. Leonard, age 83, a 44 year resident of Leonard, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, May 28, 2021. Carol was born December 19, 1937 in St Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur J. and Elizabeth (Schoendienst) Tiefenbrunn. After High School, Carol worked as a secretary for General Motors where she met Robert E. Leonard who...

May 20, 2021

Richard E. Hacke, age 81, a 26 year of Washington Township and previously from Sterling Heights, MI., passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Richard was born June 7, 1939, the son of Lucian and Mae P. Hacke. He married Linda Larsen on June 16, 1973 in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI....

May 19, 2021

Russell Frank Phillips, 93 of Romeo passed away on May 19, 2021 at home with his loving wife of 70 years Carol. Russell was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Helen (Hewelt) Phillips. Russell graduated from Wilbur Wright Trade school in 1945. After graduation, at 17 years old, he enlisted in the Navy and served on...

May 19, 2021

Benjamin F. Reiss, age 81, a resident of Bruce Twp for 48yrs. Passed away peacefully on May19, 2021 at Vista Springs in Romeo, Mi. Benjamin was born on October 16, 1939 in Detroit, Mi; son of Benjamin and Genevieve (Berlinger) Reiss. Benjamin has been married to his loving wife (Janice Fischer) for 59yrs, they married at St. Lawrence Church...

May 12, 2021

Kenneth R. Klosterhaus age 69, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday May 12, 2021. Ken was born on December 27, 1951 the son of Edwin and Catherine (Putz). On March 27, 1976 he married Joan Pushman in Wyandotte, Michigan. Ken loved music his entire life, from 1968 rock band KMRII, to being a member of both his...

May 4, 2021

Marilyn A Proper, age 81, passed away in her Washington home on May 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer. She was married nearly 61 years to her high school sweetheart Bob. Marilyn is survived by her children Laurie (Marty) Peklo, LeAnne (Paul Dandy) Proper, & Robert (Kathy) Proper Jr. Grandchildren Joshua Traub, Nathan (Jess Hunter)...

May 3, 2021

Pamela Sue Jenuwine came into this life unexpectedly early on July 17, 1960 and sadly left us unexpectedly on May 3, 2021. Pam is survived by her extremely proud parents Thomas Jenuwine and Dorothy (Adair) Jenuwine, her favorite sister Kim Jenuwine, her actual favorite sister Lori Masley (Walter), her "Woobie" August Masley and her cats Gracie and Izzy. She...

May 3, 2021

Sharon M. Knust, age 79, a resident of Dryden since 1982 and previously from Romeo and winters in Mission, TX., passed away in Texas on Monday, May 3, 2021. Sharon was born March 9, 1942 in Davis, MI., the daughter of Roy & Dorothy (Eisenhardt) Bettcher. She graduated from Romeo High School in 1960. For many years, Sharon was...

May 2, 2021

Nyla M. Welch, age 92, of Armada Michigan, passed away on May 2, 2021 at the Armada Advantage Living Center. Nyla was born on March 2, 1929 in Flint, Michigan., the daughter of William and Rueybelle (Barber) Fox. She married her loving husband Calvin in 1947 in Romeo, Michigan., and preceded in her death on October 13, 2011. Nyla...

Apr 28, 2021

Murray John Young Sr., age 64, a resident of Washington, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 28, 2021 at home. Murray was born September 2, 1956, son of William and Colleen (Moncrieff) Young. Murray was a dedicated furnace technician where he built and maintained the equipment and facilities for 40+ years. He loved race cars and...

Apr 25, 2021

Jerry A. Barendreght, age 82, was long standing resident of Leonard for 43yrs. He passed away on April 25, 2021 at Troy Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. Jerry was born on January 7, 1939 son of Vern and Elsie (Sage) Barendreght. He is survived by his wife of 55yrs, Sharon (Klock), his three daughters and their husbands Laura (Jason), Mary...

Apr 21, 2021

Virginia Kovarik, age 85, of Romeo Michigan passed away on April 21,2021 at Oakleigh of Macomb. Virginia was born in Warren, Michigan on April 5, 1936 the daughter of William and Rosemary Sanson. Virginia was a homemaker as well as longtime McDonald’s employee. While she loved working at McDonald’s, she also loved being with her family. She was a...

Apr 20, 2021

Apr 16, 2021

Hilda L. Licholat, age 77, a resident in Addison Twp, Michigan. Passed away on April 16, 2021 at Acsension Providence Rochester, Michigan. Hilda was born on November 4, 1943 daughter of James and Mildred (Cook) Fisher. Hilda was a woman that loved entertaining, especially game nights, where family and friends loved being her partner at board games or in...

Apr 15, 2021

Suzanne F. McCoy, age 74, a resident of Fort Gratiot. Suzanne passed away on Thursday April 15, 2021 at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron, Michigan. Suzanne was born on January 24, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Floyd and Wilhemina (Fisher) Peterson. She married Bernie McCoy on April 20, 1996. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, animals, her grandchildren, and bowling...

Apr 12, 2021

Myrna May Battani, age 89, lifelong resident of Bruce Twp. Myrna passed away April 12, 2021. She was born May19, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John and Esther (Markley) Troden. She married Edward J. Battani on June 12, 1954 at St. Clement Catholic Church Romeo. After graduating from Wayne State University with a Bachelor degree in Education...

Apr 11, 2021

Philip Keith Ellis, age 66, lifelong resident of Romeo/Washington, MI., passed away April 11, 2021. Philip was born on March 13, 1955 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Preceded in death are his parents, William and Edna(Mason) Ellis. Philip worked at local motorcycle dealerships, Stone’s Sport Marine and Lindy’s Suzuki. He started carpentry in 1978 and continued for 44yrs. He loved telling...

Apr 11, 2021

Gloria “Jean” Budzyn, age 80, of Lennox Township and formerly from Sterling Heights, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Suncrest Medical Facility in Lapeer, Michigan. Jean was born July 16, 1940 in Mt. Clemens, MI., the daughter of Franklin F. and Beverly E. (Bolton) Jones. She married John J. Budzyn on April 28, 1962 in Utica,...

Apr 8, 2021

Florence E. Ameloot, age 90, a resident of Armada Township since 1973, and previously from Mt Clemens, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, MI.  Florence was born June 26, 1930 in Warren, Mi., the daughter of Alphonse & Octavia (Van Loo) Hellebuyck. She married Raymond Ameloot on July 16, 1949...

Apr 4, 2021

Virginia G. Knust, age 71, a resident of Clinton Twp. and previously from Wayne County. Virginia passed away on April 4, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, in Clinton Twp. Mi. Virginia was born on July 30, 1949 in Flint, Mi. Virginia was married in 2005 to her husband Michael Knust. Virginia worked for many years as a cashier...