Obituaries

Philip Keith  Ellis

Philip Keith Ellis

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...

Gloria  "Jean" Budzyn

Gloria "Jean" Budzyn

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,...

Florence E. Ameloot

Florence E. Ameloot

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...

Virginia G Knust

Virginia G Knust

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...

Jeffery Erwin Killingbeck

Jeffery Erwin Killingbeck

Apr 1, 2021

Jeffery Erwin Killingbeck, age 54, a lifelong resident of Romeo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Jeff was born July 21, 1966 in Mt Clemens, the son of Brian Killingbeck and Carol Lienerth. Jeff graduated 1984 from Armada High School, then started work at Local 98 as a Journeyman Plumber where he worked for many years. He...

Edmund L.  Risch

Edmund L. Risch

Mar 30, 2021

Edmund Lee Risch,age 88 passed away on March 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. Ed was born on January 21, 1933 the son of Joseph and Catherine (Scheissier). Ed modeled his life around the principles of gratitude, morality, and appreciation for the “wonderful world” around him. His is most known for his work of helping others at the Samaritan...

Pamela J Cushingberry

Pamela J Cushingberry

Mar 28, 2021

Pamela J. Cushingberry, age 71, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township., MI. Pam was born in Romeo, the daughter of Herman and Della (Womble) Bell. After graduating from Romeo High School in 1968, Pam went to nursing school at St Joseph Hospital in Mt Clemens,...

Angeline Beecher

Angeline Beecher

Mar 28, 2021

Angeline B. Beecher, age 91, of Romeo went to be with The Lord on March 28, 2021. Angeline was a beloved wife, wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was happily married for 70 years to the love of her life, Richard who predeceased her in June of 2020. Angeline is survived by daughter Carla (Keith) Hilton, son Roger...

Rudy Josef Mengele Sr.

Rudy Josef Mengele Sr.

Mar 27, 2021

Rudolf Josef Mengele Sr., age 84, a resident of Allenton since 1985 and previously from Ray Township, passed away on Saturday March 27, 2021 at his home. Rudy was born in Munich Germany on March 23, 1937 and came to the United States when he was 16. Upon arrival in Michigan, Rudy worked for Herman Rapp at “Rapp’s Orchards”...

Ruth Ann  Hubbert

Ruth Ann Hubbert

Mar 23, 2021

Ruth Ann Hubbert, age 89 a resident of Chesterfield Michigan since 2014 and previously from East Pointe, MI. passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Ruth was born July 11, 1931 in Detroit, the daughter of Alfred & Roslyn (Gressman) Pelletier. She married Donald R. Hubbert on December 19, 1951 and he preceded...

James K. Pletta

James K. Pletta

Mar 23, 2021

James Kenneth Pletta, age 84, resident of Romeo for 26 years, passed away at Troy Beaumont on March 23, 2021. James was born in Detroit on July 21, 1936 to Edward and Frances (Malaski) Pletta. He attended Persian H.S. and then joined the Navy and was stationed on a heavy cruiser, the USS Des Moines, serving in the Mediterranean.  ...

Frank A. Racz

Frank A. Racz

Mar 16, 2021

Frank A. Racz, age 82, of Imlay City and formerly from Armada Township for many years, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Ascension Hospital in Rochester Hills, MI. Frank was born October 20, 1938 in Mt Clemens, MI., the son of Alex and Julia (Mak) Racz. After serving in Army in the early 1960’s, Frank married the...

Annette Marie Bucan

Annette Marie Bucan

Mar 15, 2021

Annette Marie Bucan, age 57, a resident of Bruce Twp since 2004 passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Annette was born on January 25, 1964 the daughter of Robert and Carolyn (Lipski) Schubart. On November 22, 1986 she married Jim Bucan at St. Kieran Church in Shelby Twp. Annette loved to exercise, ski, and...

Desmond Neil Buzzell

Desmond Neil Buzzell

Mar 9, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the death of Desmond Neil Buzzell, son of Neil and Pearl Buzzell, born in Romeo. After serving in World War II in the Army, Des went on to teach generations in Coldwater, MI, L'Anse Creuse, MI, and Fullerton, CA. He was beloved by his students, many of whom kept...

Arlene A Hampson

Arlene A Hampson

Mar 7, 2021

Arlene A. Hampson, age 86, of Sterling Heights passed away March 7, 2021. Arlene was born in Hazel Park. She is preceded in death by Robert (husband) and Shirley Lenora (sister). Arlene is survived by sons Kevin Hampson of Sterling Heights, Kenneth Hampson of Armada, and Ronald (Marian) Hampson of Bruce Twp., grandchildren: Ben (Rebecca) Hampson, Samantha Hicks, Henry...

James Henry Malburg

James Henry Malburg

Mar 4, 2021

James Henry Malburg, age 84, a resident of Queen Creek, Arizona for the last 27 years and previously from Almont, passed away on March 4, 2021.  Jim, a.k.a. "Lefty," was born December 15, 1936 in Clinton Township, Michigan, the son of the late Aloysius & Luella (Cnudde) Malburg.  He married Beatrice V. DeWielemacker on April 11, 1959 in Warren,...

Esther A. Stowell

Esther A. Stowell

Mar 3, 2021

Esther A. Stowell, age 100, formerly of Romeo, passed away on March 3, 2021 surrounded by her family. Esther was born on December 23, 1920 the daughter of Ernest Wenzel and Minta (Helsel). On April 11, 1944 she married Herbert and he preceeded her in death in 1992. She helped her husband with many businesses for many years. Her...

Delbert D. Derees

Delbert D. Derees

Mar 3, 2021

Delbert Duane DeRees, age 85, a resident of Romeo since 1978, previously from Shelby Township, Lake Orion and Battle Creek, Mi., passed away on Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Wellbridge Nursing facility in Romeo. Delbert was born May 29, 1935 in Bellevue, Michigan, the son of Duane Eldro and Marjorie Delberta (Owen) DeRees. Del graduated from Battle Creek Central...

Michael Steven LaGrant

Michael Steven LaGrant

Mar 1, 2021

Michael Steven LaGrant, 67, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away on March 1, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born to Robert and the late Agnes (Stamatellos) LaGrant on April 24, 1953, in Detroit. He was a 1971 graduate of Warren Cousino High School and worked as a telecommunications technician for many years. 

Michael was known for...

Clara Helen Malburg

Clara Helen Malburg

Feb 27, 2021

Clara Helen Malburg, age 95 , a lifelong Macomb County resident, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Vista Spring Nursing Center in Washington Township, MI. Clara was born November 19, 1925 in Warren, Michigan the daughter of James and Clara (Brinkman) Campbell. She married Joseph A. Malburg on April 18, 1945 at St Clement Catholic Church in...