Obituaries

Michael D.  Siwecki

Michael D. Siwecki

Aug 24, 2020

Michael D. Siwecki, age 54 a longtime Washington Twp. Resident passed away on August 24, 2020. Mike was born on April 17, 1966 the son of Edmond and Helen (DeBot). He was an avid pool player and part of the A.P.A. Pool league where he won many torphys and with tournaments. Mike also liked to play Disc Golf when...

Pamela Ann Sheldon

Pamela Ann Sheldon

Aug 23, 2020

Pamela Ann Sheldon, age 44, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Medi-Lodge Nursing Facility in Howell, Michigan. Pam was born February 13, 1976 in Yale, Michigan, the daughter of Wayne T. and Diana (Nemeth) Sheldon. After graduating from Romeo High School in 1994, Pam worked for a short time as a computer...

Jennifer Lynn Blonde

Jennifer Lynn Blonde

Aug 20, 2020

Jennifer “Jenn” Lynn Blonde, a resident of Washington Twp. passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. The daughter of Rod and Shirley (Masters) Blonde, Jennifer was born on September 10, 1969. She was a graduate of Romeo High School class of 1987 and went on to attend the University of Michigan. Jenn was...

Agnes M. Evans

Agnes M. Evans

Aug 19, 2020

Agnes M. Evans, age 85, a lifelong Washington Township resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Orchard Groves Nursing Facility in Bruce Township, Michigan. Agnes was born October 26, 1934 in Washington Township, Michigan, the daughter of John and Marjorie (Trumble) Phillips. She married Thomas (George) Evans Sr. in 1959 and he preceded her in death in...

Barbara  E. Hamilton

Barbara E. Hamilton

Aug 12, 2020

Barbara Ellen Hamilton, age 88, a resident of Washington Township since 1968, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Assension Hospital (formerly Crittenton Hospital) in Rochester Hills, MI. Barbara was born September 25, 1931 in Carlton, Minnesota. After graduating from Carlton High School as its valedictorian, Barbara earned her nursing degree from Duluth Minnesota. In 1956 she married...

Emily Griffin

Emily Griffin

Aug 8, 2020

Emily Griffin, 89, passed away on August 8, 2020 in Romeo, Michigan, following her 10-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Emily was born April 13, 1931, in Watervliet, Michigan to Emmanuel (Emil) and Justina (Frank) Eisbrenner, one of 10 children. Before moving to the Romeo area in 2015, Emily spent most of her lifetime in the Watervliet/Coloma area. She married...

Ethel Jane Whitcomb

Ethel Jane Whitcomb

Aug 8, 2020

Ethel Jane Whitcomb, age 84 a Ray Township resident since 1997 passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at her home. Ethel was born on October 15, 1935, the daughter of Grant and Bertha (Barlitt) Langworthy. She was a graduate of Rochester High School, class of 1953. Ethel enjoyed relaxing at home, knitting, doing crossword puzzles, going to garage...

John Spanske

John Spanske

Aug 6, 2020

John Spanske, age 57, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. John was born July 21, 1963 in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Don and Stella (Orloski) Spanske. John graduated from Romeo High School in 1981, then served his country in the Air Force. After the Air...

Grace Marie Susalla

Grace Marie Susalla

Aug 1, 2020

Grace M. Susalla, age 89, a 27-year resident of Washington Twp. and previously from Center Line, passed away on August 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Grace was born in Ruth, Michigan on November 5, 1930, the daughter of Leo and Josephine (Wipping) Gentner. On October 21, 1950 she married Hilary Susalla at Sts. Peter &...

Marie A. Marcath

Marie A. Marcath

Jul 30, 2020

Marie A. Marcath, age 59, a 30 year resident of Chesterfield Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Her best friend and beloved husband Dennis of 37 years, children and family were at her side. Marie was born February 6, 1961 in Royal Oak, MI, the daughter of Ron and Rose...

Rita Jean Scroggin

Rita Jean Scroggin

Jul 29, 2020

Rita J. Scroggin, age 67 a 34 year resident of Farmington Hills and recently of Imlay City went to be with the lord on July 29, 2020. Rita was born on January 21, 1953 the daughter of Ray and Dorothy (Reading) Haas. She graduated from Bentley High School class of 1971 where she was on the swim team. She...

Irene Kelly

Irene Kelly

Jul 28, 2020

Irene Kelly, age 93, a resident of Romeo, Michigan, since 1961, passed away on Tuesday July 28, 2020 in Oakland Township, Michigan. Irene was born April 4, 1927 in East Chicago Indiana, the daughter of Samuel and Anastasia (Anut) Mandrut. Irene graduated Marlette High School in 1947. After high school Irene worked as an X-Ray Tech at Henry Ford...

Kenneth F. Erdman

Kenneth F. Erdman

Jul 24, 2020

Kenneth F. Erdman, age 77, a lifelong Romeo area resident passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Wellbridge Nursing Facility in Romeo. Ken was born October 21, 1942 in Bruce Township, Michigan, the son of Fredrick and Lillian (Falk) Erdman. He was a lifelong dairy farmer on his family farm in Bruce Township on Ebeling Road. In...

David W. Thompson

David W. Thompson

Jul 23, 2020

David W. Thompson, age 69, a resident of Silverwood, Michigan for 12 years, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at McLaren Oakland Hospital. David was born January 26, 1951 in Detroit, the son of Kenneth and Virginia (Almond) Thompson. While David worked in the steel industry all his life, he also enjoyed traveling, his pets, and all types of...

Alger G. Schoonover

Alger G. Schoonover

Jul 22, 2020

Alger G. Schoonover, 87, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born in Utica, Michigan, to his parents Carl and Hilda (Houghton) Schoonover. He resided on his family’s farm and graduated from Utica High School. He later married the love of his life, and fellow classmate, June Wlash. After completing his service in the U.S....

Douglas R. Lashbrook

Douglas R. Lashbrook

Jul 16, 2020

Douglas R. Lashbrook, age 74, a resident of Port Hope, Michigan since 1995 and previously from Macomb Township Michigan, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home. Doug was born March 20, 1946 in Detroit, the son of Roland and Stella (Mroz) Lashbrook. For 14 years, Doug worked as a machine repairman for Uniroyal Tire in Detroit. He...

Sydney "Syd"    Lee Brauer

Sydney "Syd" Lee Brauer

Jul 14, 2020

Sydney “Syd” Lee Brauer, age 68, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. Syd was born December 9, 1951 in Mt Clemens, MI., the daughter of Robert and * VanNorstrand. She married Peter A. Brauer in 1974 in Armada, Michigan. After graduating from Macomb Community College with a...

Patricia M. Wecker

Patricia M. Wecker

Jul 14, 2020

Patricia Maryann Wecker, age 80, a resident of Almont since 1978, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan with her daughter and family at her bedside. Pat was born May 23, 1940 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of Clarence Morris and Sophia (Barlog) Chapoton. After graduating from Anchor Bay High Schoolin 1958, she...

Lilly Deaner

Lilly Deaner

Jul 14, 2020

Lilly Hedwig Deaner, age 96, of Armada Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Advantage Living Center in Armada. Lilly was born May 1, 1924 in Enzkloszterie-Ental, Germany, the daughter of Georg and Hedwig (Hoss) Gassner. She came to the United States from Germany in 1948, the year she married Harvey H. Deaner, who was stationed...

William J. Collins

William J. Collins

Jul 12, 2020

William J. Collins, age 84 a resident of St. Clair Shores, and previously Romeo, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Fraser Villa. Bill was born on January 9, 1936 the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Veroski) in Detroit where he was raised and graduated from Servite High School. Not a huge fan of formal schooling, he often...