Obituaries

Charles D. Fouts

Charles D. Fouts

Jan 14, 2018

Charles D. Fouts Sr., age 79, passed away on January 14, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Charles was born on March 14, 1938 the son of Blanton and Myrtle (Compton).Charles was a family man…a Godly man. His Love of God, family, the outdoors and family heritage was well known. He was a southern gentleman at heart, proud of...

Ortha M. Beadle

Ortha M. Beadle

Jan 11, 2018

Ortha M. Beadle, age 92, a lifelong Romeo/Washington area resident, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Richmond Township on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Ortha was born April 21, 1925 in Romeo, the daughter of Arthur and Ada (Lefever) See. She said the best decision she ever made was when she accepted Christ as her Savior on March...

Myrtle Ann Alward

Myrtle Ann Alward

Jan 10, 2018

Surrounded by the love of her family, Myrtle Ann Alward, age 80, a lifelong resident of Washington Township, passed on to her eternal home on Wednesday, January, 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on March, 10, 1937 in Romeo. She was the daughter of Thomas and Pearl (Behrendt) Bowerman. After graduating from Romeo High School, Myrtle Ann...

David Sitek

David Sitek

Jan 8, 2018

David Sitek, age 70, a lifetime Michigan resident, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt Clemens, Michigan. David was born June 17, 1947 in Detroit, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Kudrycki) Sitek. He married Diana Brewer on June 6, 1974 in California. David worked at many restaurants during his lifetime, at Joe...

Kathryn A. Michael

Kathryn A. Michael

Jan 2, 2018

Kathryn A. Michael, age 93 a 3 year resident of Romeo, MI., passed away peacefully at her home on January 2, 2018. She was the daughter of James and Mabel (Sherman) Grierson. She was raised in Russellville, MI. She played violin in the Davison High School band where she met Gerald Fowler. They married and raised 5 children: Richard,...

Mary Ellen Summer

Mary Ellen Summer

Jan 1, 2018

Mary Ellen Sumner age 80, a 21 year resident of Chesterfield Michigan passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2018. Mary was born on March 29, 1937 the daughter of John Crowell and Vera (Mitchell) Crowell. On August 19, 1960 she married James Allen Sumner. Mary liked to shop and spend time with her family. Her true passion...

Terry Alan Heikkila

Terry Alan Heikkila

Dec 31, 2017

Terry Alan Heikkila born January 19th 1948, passed away December 31, 2017 at the age of 69 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Jan (Merciez) for 44 cherished years. They were married in Warren at Zion Lutheran Church on March 10th 1973. Loving father of Nicole and Christopher. Loving Father In-Law to Randy and Tiffany. Proud Papa...

Gail A. Rasmussen

Gail A. Rasmussen

Dec 26, 2017

Gail A. Rasmussen, age 79 a 40 year resident of Rochester passed away peacefully at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center. Gail was born on June 14, 1938 in Ossining New York, the daughter of Archie and Harriette (Brooks) Miers. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in education. Gail enjoyed her career as a Special Education Teacher. She...

Ella A.K. Dunford

Ella A.K. Dunford

Dec 26, 2017

Ella A.K. Dunford, age 91, a 10 year resident of Washington Township, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Ella was born November 18, 1926 in England, the daughter of Ted and Hilda (Sweetland) Clements. Ella was a housewife during her life, in her residents in Washington/Warren/Florida. Her hobbies include writing poetry and playing her organ....

Melvin  Bleich

Melvin Bleich

Dec 24, 2017

Melvin Eugene Bleich died on December 24, 2017 at his home in Romeo, Michigan. He was born on February 24, 1921 in Detroit and grew up in Royal Oak. He graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1938. He attended Wayne University (and graduated in February 1944) in Detroit before entering the Army in 1942. He married Joan Calvin...

June Irene Cook

June Irene Cook

Dec 24, 2017

June Irene Cook, age 90, passed away in Saint Clair Michigan on Christmas Eve 2017. She was a resident of Shelby Township for 60 years. June was born on July 8, 927 in Endocott New York, to parents Reginald and Mildred (Anderson) Inderlied. June married Edward Cook and they had six children together. June was retired but she had...

Denise Marie Jago

Denise Marie Jago

Dec 19, 2017

Denise Marie Jago, age 74 of Lewiston, Michigan and formerly a longtime resident of the Romeo area, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 19, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 18, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late, Walter and Dorothy (Kinsey) Christie. Denise was a member of the Lewiston Garden Club. She had...

William Arthur Oberly

William Arthur Oberly

Dec 10, 2017

William Arthur Oberly,(Bill) 85, born in Detroit, MI and formerly living in Clinton Township passed away at home on December 10, 2017. Bill is survived by his wife Dolores of 61 years, and his ten chidren and their spouses. Teri (Glenn) Burt, Mary (Richard) Wakefield, Thomas (Leza Myers)Oberly, Laurene (Thomas) Koller, Maureen (Dave) Eggert, Brian (Tammy) Oberly, Patrick (Laura)...

Marie K. Beckenhauer

Marie K. Beckenhauer

Dec 6, 2017

Marie K. Beckenhauer, age 81, a resident of the Detroit/St. Clair Shores area and a 37 year resident of Angola, Indiana, passed away at her daughter’s home in Riley Township on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Marie was born January 23, 1936, the daughter of Charles & Elizabeth (Odell) Thornton. She married Jay Beckenhauer in 1955 and he preceded her...

Charles E. Unger

Charles E. Unger

Dec 1, 2017

Charles E. Unger, age 89, a lifelong resident of the Dearborn, Michigan area, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Wellbridge Nursing Facility in Romeo, Michigan. Charles was born in Detroit on January 17, 1928 the son of Charles C. and Ruth (Monaghan) Unger. Charles graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn and then attained multiple degree’s...

Dennis A. Bielawski

Dennis A. Bielawski

Nov 30, 2017

Dennis Bielawski, age 77, a Washington Township resident since 1971, went back home to be with Our Lord Thursday, November 30, 2017. Dennis was born on September 16, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Stanley and Irene (Kabalski) Bielawski.     Dennis served as an Electrical Engineer for General Dynamics for most of his career.  He was Director of Vetronics...

Carol A. Garstecki

Carol A. Garstecki

Nov 30, 2017

Carol A. Garstecki, age 75, a 3 year resident of Romeo, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2017 at Henry Ford Macomb. Carol was born on March 5, 1942 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. the daughter of John and Thelma (Caparosa) Speshock Carol married Raymond Garstecki at St. Martins Church in Detroit Michigan on October 7, 1961. She was a Radiology...

Helena C. Knowles

Helena C. Knowles

Nov 29, 2017

Helena C. Knowles, age 91, of Romeo, passed away on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at Orchard Grove Health Campus. Helena was born on July 29, 1926 in Windsor, Ontario, the daughter of Adam and Catherine (Sarna) Lisinski. Helena was a Canadian citizen who came to the United States as a war bride. She worked as an apartment manager for...

Ernest  G.  Moeller Jr.

Ernest G. Moeller Jr.

Nov 20, 2017

Ernest G. Moeller, age 91, of Romeo since 1988, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. He co-founded “Sturbridge Homes” of Mt. Clemens, building many homes and office buildings in the Macomb and Oakland counties. Ernie founded, and along with his family, operated “Petroleum Resources, Inc.” from 1962 until 2016. Survived by his children: Sharon (Chuck) Brennecke , Michael...

Louis Charles Malburg

Louis Charles Malburg

Nov 17, 2017

Louis Charles Malburg, age 87, a resident of Armada Township since 1997 and formerly Macomb Township passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 his home surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born August 24, 1930 in Sterling Township, Michigan the son of Edward Cyril and Mary Evelyn (Cnudde) Malburg. He married the former Lorraine Marie Vandevelde on October...