Obituaries

Jan 18, 2025

Dennis J. McGinty of Clinton Township passed away on January 18, 2025, as a result of the effects of congestive heart failure. Dennis was born on October 12, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Clara A. McGinty (Wieferman) and Donald Patrick McGinty. Mr. McGinty graduated from Southeastern High School in Detroit in 1961 and went on to work as a baker’s...

Jan 16, 2025

Thomas J. Grebinski, age 90, a resident of Melvindale, Utica, and Romeo, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Macomb, Michigan. Thomas was born March 11, 1934 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Marie (Larson) Grebinski. Thomas graduated from Melvindale High School, then worked as a Designer at General Motors for over 30 years before retirement. While working...

Jan 15, 2025

    Mary Caroline Benn, age 93, a 54 year resident of Romeo, and formerly from Westland, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Leisure Manor in Richmond. Mary was born January 3, 1932 in Blaine, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Lois (Larive) Gibbons. Mary married William Benn on November 23, 1957, and they enjoyed 68 years together as...

Jan 15, 2025

Shirley Ann Morgan, 86, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her beloved daughters. Born in Lansing, Michigan, on August 7, 1938, to parents who instilled in her a deep sense of faith and love, Shirley was the proud and cherished wife of David M. Morgan, whom she married in 1962....

Jan 14, 2025

 Sheryle DeHondt of Romeo, MI passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at the age of 73. Sheryle was born in Grosse Pointe Farms on June 6, 1951 to John and Betty (Finlayson) Mill. Sheryle grew up in St. Clair Shores, MI and upon graduating from South Lake High School, she attended Western Michigan University, Michigan...

Jan 12, 2025

Shirley Jean Vandeberghe, born on May 27, 1929, passed away at home at the age of 95 on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harry and Bernice Wiers. 

Shirley’s journey on this earth was centered around her abundant and unconditional love for her expansive family. The number of lives that came to be because of...

Jan 10, 2025

Viola Evoline Ladner (nee Petzold), born September 10, 1927 in Granite Oklahoma, passed away on January 10, 2025 in Imlay City, Michigan.

Viola worked on the family farm, and helped take care of the family home from a young age. Finished the eighth grade and began working away from the farm, also cleaning house and caring for a neighbor. In 1944...

Jan 4, 2025

William (Bill) Snow, of Waterford, MI passed away Saturday, January 4, 2024 in his Clarkston home at the age of 92. Bill was born in Flint, MI on June 25, 1932 to Lyman and Etta (Shade) Snow. Upon his graduation from high school, he joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War. He worked as a tool and...

Dec 30, 2024

Lisa Grandstaff, of Romeo, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 30 2024 at the age of 53. Lisa was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 1, 1971 to William and Peggy (Askew) Grandstaff. She graduated from Romeo High School in 1989 and got a BA in Early Childhood Education from Rochester University in 2005. Despite being dyslexic, she loved to...

Dec 30, 2024

K.C. Sloan, age 69, passed away on Dec 30 2024 at McLaren Hospital Flint, in the loving embrace of his two daughters, Kristin Irwin (spouse Brian) and Lindsay Heidrich (Spouse Evan). He shared his daughters with previous spouse Camille Sloan.

To know K.C. was to love him. He was truly the coolest and grooviest guy. He had so many interests and...

Dec 19, 2024

Kathleen C. Eubank, age 90, a longtime resident of Washington Township, Michigan, passed away Thursday December 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born May 1, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Roland W. and Kathleen (Rettenmier) Graubner. Kathleen began her education in the Detroit Public School System, first attending Cooke Elementary School, and went on...

Dec 13, 2024

Steven R. McIntyre, age 55, a resident of Almont. MI., passed away on December 13, 2024 at McLaren Hospital in Pontiac. 

 Steven was born on August 3, 1969, son of Harold and Mardell McIntyre. 

Steven was a long time employee of Superior Excavating. He loved riding dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and spending time with family and friends. 

Steven is survived by his mother, Mardell...

Dec 10, 2024

 Willicent H. “Willie” Pfeiffer, age 85, a resident of Bruce Township and formerly from Painesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Orchards Nursing Facility in Armada. Willie was born May 9, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Helen (Black) Blair. She married Rich Pfeiffer on November 4, 1967 in Brathennahl, Ohio where Rich...

Dec 6, 2024

Janice M. Grimes, age 80, a longtime Romeo resident, passed away on December 6, 2024. Janice

was born on June 5, 1944, the daughter of Edwin and Marie (Trozak) Mansuy. She was a 

wonderful mother, sister, and friend to many. Her love and laughter will always be

remembered. She had many creative hobbies such as painting, sculpting, and traveling with her

friends the “Boca...

Dec 6, 2024

Roby E. Workman Jr., age 82, a longtime resident of Ray Township, Michigan since 1980, passed away December 6, 2024 at home in Bruce Township. Roby was born on August 27, 1942 the son of Roby E. Sr. and Letah (Cook) Workman. He was a graduate of Pineville High School, West Virginia. Upon graduating high school, he then entered into...

Dec 5, 2024

Jacob M Schirmer age 36, a lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away on December 5th at Detroit Henry Ford hospital. Jacob graduated from Romeo High School, class of 2007 and Siena Heights University in 2014. He was employed by Cintas Corp, K.C. Mo. in fire protection sales. Jacob enjoyed time with family and friends and was an avid fan of...

Dec 3, 2024

Leslie "Les" James O'Brien passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 2:44 PM in the hospital due to septic shock. Known for being a hard-working man and love for life's simple pleasures, Les will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Les spent many years working as a maintenance professional, where he was admired for his dedication and skill....

Dec 1, 2024

 Florence M. (Howell) Thompson – lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Florence was born in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1942 – She married Maurice “Pork” Thompson in 1962 in Romeo, at St. Clement Catholic Church.

 Florence enjoyed going to garage sales, collecting her favorite treasures, spending time with her...

Nov 25, 2024

 Gerald Otto Bittner, age 79, a lifelong Romeo resident, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at The Orchards of Armada. Gerald was born September 4, 1945 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of Otto and Mary Caroline (Bauer) Bittner. Gerald was a 1963 graduate of Romeo High School. He then worked for General Motors for 35 years before retiring....

Nov 17, 2024

Laing, Emma Jean (Fachilla) of Sterling Heights, MI – formerly of Romeo, MI – originally from Elkhorn, WV – has died. Mrs. Laing was an RN for most of her entire adult life, including service in the Army Nurse Cadet Corps in WWII.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn and is survived by...