Obituaries

John C. Hanley Jr.

John C. Hanley Jr.

Sep 26, 2018

John C. Hanley Jr., age 73, of Deckerville, formerly of Romeo, passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 at the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born January 17, 1945 in Tecumseh, the son of the late Charles and Marion (Breitenwisher) Hanley. He grew up in the Romeo area graduating from Romeo High School in 1963. He received a Bachelors of...

 Reverend James A. Rogan Sr.

Reverend James A. Rogan Sr.

Sep 24, 2018

Reverend James A. Rogan Sr., age 76, a lifelong resident of Romeo, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 24 at Beaumont Hospital of Troy. James was born September 15, 1942 the son of Luther and Dorothy Rogan. He married the late Elizabeth (Lothery) on September 9, 1961. James worked for General Motors for 13 years and was a minister...

Dane A.  Knuppenburg

Dane A. Knuppenburg

Sep 23, 2018

Dane A. Knuppenburg, age 52, lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2018 in his home. Dane was born on March 30, 1966 to Kermit “Butch” L. Knuppenburg and Carolyn. Dane worked for Michigan Rivet Corporation, Coalheading, and in the natural gas fields of Colorado each for many years. He loved working on “everything” that had...

Christopher James Makoski

Christopher James Makoski

Sep 23, 2018

Christopher James Makoski, age 35 passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2018. Christopher was born on May 27, 1983 in Mt Clemens to David Makoski and Kathy Ash. He grew up playing baseball and football in Almont and also enjoyed fishing, bow and rifle hunting. Christopher is survived by his mother Kathy Yearkey; siblings Crystal Ash, Michael Makoski and...

Violet  Lange

Violet Lange

Sep 12, 2018

Violet Mabel Lange (Brinker) passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018 at the age of 93. Violet was born on the Ides (15) of March in 1925. Daughter of Minnie Wolgast and Edward Brinker. Married Leo Lange in 1942. Vilet was a remarkable woman, raised 5 sons, and was a licensed hairdresser at the age of 14. She graduated...

Deborah J.  Taylor

Deborah J. Taylor

Sep 12, 2018

Deborah J. Taylor age 63, passed away at home on September 12, 2018. Deborah was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 25, 1955 to John and Myrtle (Baker) Taylor. Deborah worked as a special education aide for multiple years in the West Branch School district as well as direct care worker. Deborah enjoyed spending her spare time at the...

James E. Boyer

James E. Boyer

Sep 5, 2018

James E. Boyer age 68 of Warren, Michigan passed away on September 5, 2018 at St. James Nursing Center in Detroit. James was born on May 5, 1950 to Earl and Ellenore (Hillger) Boyer. He graduated from Cousino High School in 1968, then served in the United States Marine Corps. James is survived by his son Dennis (Mary) Prazuch,...

Sara E.  Kiley

Sara E. Kiley

Sep 4, 2018

Sara (Sally) E. Kiley, age 83 a resident of Washington Township since 1997 and previously from the Doralle, Georgia/Roseville, Michigan areas passed away on September 4, 2018 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Sara was born June 6, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Virginia (Offenbacher) Webster. She married Gervase J. Kiley on May 22, 1954 in Detroit. He...

Paul F. Battani

Paul F. Battani

Aug 31, 2018

Paul F. Battani aged 85, longtime resident of Bruce Township/Romeo passed away peacefully in his home on August 31, 2018. Paul was born on May 20, 1933 to the late Bert and Katherine (Conley) Battani. He enlisted in the Navy and was in the Korean War. Paul received his Bachelor's Degree from University of Detroit, then worked as a...

Alice G. Sabbe

Alice G. Sabbe

Aug 28, 2018

Alice G. Sabbe, age 87, a lifelong Shelby Twp. Truck gardener, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Shelby Crossing Nursing Facility in Shelby Township MI.. Alice was born November 14, 1930 in Utica, MI., the daughter of Henry C. and Alice J. (VanThomme) Malburg. She married Albert Sabbe on Apr 7, 1951 at St Lawrence Catholic...

Dorothy M.  Visnick

Dorothy M. Visnick

Aug 22, 2018

Dorothy M. Visnick, age 92 passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Advantage Living Center in Armada, Michigan. Dorothy was born January 4, 1926 in Howell, Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Elsie (Ripke) Ebeling. She married George Visnick on June 20, 1942 at the Romeo United Methodist Church. George preceded her in death on July 17,...

Matthew Albert Teller

Matthew Albert Teller

Aug 12, 2018

Matthew Albert Teller, 54 of Ray MI passed unexpectedly on August 12, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1964 to Robert and Crystal (Wolcott) Teller. Matthew and Christine (Spranger) were married for over 20 years. He retired two years ago as a machine mechanic. Matthew enjoyed wood working, loved animals and was known for having a "green thumb"...

Marilyn A. Fischer

Marilyn A. Fischer

Aug 11, 2018

Marilyn Ann Fischer (Potz), age 87, went to be with her Lord August 11, 2018. Marilyn was born to Frederick and Ann Potz (Layher) in Detroit, Michigan on April 8, 1931. Marilyn leaves behind a legacy of faithfulness to her Lord and family; John, her husband of 63 years (predeceased), 3 children John (Cindy), Marilyn Boyer (Michael), Greg (Cherrie),...

Donald J. Schmidt

Donald J. Schmidt

Aug 6, 2018

Donald J. Schmidt, 71, 42 year resident of Romeo passed away peacefully on August 6, 2018 at Crittenton Hospital. Donald was born on December 7,1946 to Joseph and Dorothy (Zimmer) Schmidt in Detroit. In 1966 he married Marcia Lee in Warren, Michigan. Donald was known as an expert carpenter working for Custom Drywall and Turner Brooks. He also spent...

Audrey M. Bricker

Audrey M. Bricker

Aug 5, 2018

Audrey M. (Wakely) Bricker was born to the late Ray and Elise Wakely on March 20, 1929. Audrey went home to be with Our Lord on August 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Bricker. They were married on Aug 6, 1947. Audrey was also preceded in death by brothers Neal, Duane and Richard; sisters...

Michael James Schnur Jr.

Michael James Schnur Jr.

Aug 4, 2018

Michael James Schnur Jr., 52 died unexpectedly on August 4, 2018. Michael was born to Michael James Schnur Sr and Charlotte (Miller) on April 6, 1966 in Detroit, MI. Michael enjoyed his occupation as a plumber. Mike is survived by his daughter Beth Schnur, brother Norman “Ed” Dellinger Jr., sisters Vanessa Dellinger, Nanette (Dan) Weitzmann and Michelle Proulx as...

Joann  M.  Vermander

Joann M. Vermander

Jul 31, 2018

Joann M. Vermander, age 84, a resident of Leonard Michigan since 1973 passed away at the Orchard Grove Health Campus Romeo, Michigan. Joann was born September 7, 1933 in Detroit, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Karrer) Schmidt. She married Richard L. Vermander on October 4, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseville, Michigan and he preceded her...

Richard  "Dick" H. Kabel

Richard "Dick" H. Kabel

Jul 29, 2018

Richard (Dick) Kabel, age 85 of Clinton Twp., formerly from Romeo/Utica/Warren area passed away on July 29, 2018. He was born December 18, 1932 in Detroit, MI., the son of William Harvey and Margaret (Knausz) Kabel. He married Carol Ann Herr in 1960 who preceded him in death in June of 1979. He graduated from Assumption College High School...

Danielle L. Watson

Danielle L. Watson

Jul 25, 2018

Danielle L. Watson age 32, passed away on June 11, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Danielle was born on July 19, 1984 in Detroit. She attended over the years, St Anne’s Catholic School in Warren, Regina High School and graduated from Roseville High School. Danielle loved to spend time with her children, cooking, drawing, watching movies and worked her way...

Virginia M. Steinbrink

Virginia M. Steinbrink

Jul 20, 2018

Virginia M. Steinbrink, age 94, a 40 year resident of Allenton and formerly from Ray Township passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt Clemens, MI. Virginia was born June 12, 1924 in Detroit, the daughter of Anthony & Sophia (Talarek) Rojeski. She married Irvin Steinbrink on March 31, 1943 and he preceded her...