Obituaries

Richard E. Locke

Richard E. Locke

Oct 29, 2014

Richard E. Locke, age 87 a resident of Detroit and Sterling Heights passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at Angelicas Place Romeo, Michigan. Richard was born on March 2, 1927 the son of Hazen and Thelma (King). Richard married Patricia Walters May 1, 1949 in Bowling Green, Ohio and she preceded him in death in 1994. He then...

Kathryn "Wojo" L. Wojnowski

Kathryn "Wojo" L. Wojnowski

Oct 28, 2014

Kathryn “Wojo” L. Wojnowski, age 64, a 35 year resident of St Clair County, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Kathy was born March 1, 1950 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Phyllis (Hillock) Henretta. For many years, Katherine was a manager of a group home in Capac, Michigan. She had many and varied...

Paul A. Ries

Paul A. Ries

Oct 22, 2014

Paul A. Ries, age 66 a lifelong Macomb County resident passed away on October 22, 2014. Paul was born on March 31, 1948 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan the son of Vincent and Flora (Rosso). Paul worked for many years at National Twist Drill before starting his own company in 1983 called Ries Well Drilling inc.. He loved golfing, tractors,...

Carl "Bone" Hintz

Carl "Bone" Hintz

Oct 18, 2014

Carl W. Hintz, “Bone” age 74, a lifelong Almont area resident, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Carl was born in Romeo on March 4, 1940, the son of William and Luella (Singer) Hintz. Carl was a 1958 graduate of Almont High School. Carl married Connie (Smith) in 1975 at the Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church...

Eunice J. Zions

Eunice J. Zions

Oct 17, 2014

Eunice J. Zions, age 78, a lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Eunice was born on October 30, 1935 the daughter of Donald and Mary (MacDonald) Jaynes. She married the late Michael Zions on May 24, 1954 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Romeo. Eunice...

Lorraine E. Frost/Bovee

Lorraine E. Frost/Bovee

Oct 14, 2014

Lorraine E. (Frost) Bovee, age 90, a 11 year resident of the Romeo area and previously 12 years in Caro Mi. and formerly from Romeo, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Lorraine was born July 27, 1924 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Dolor and Elsie (Wilkening) Primeau. She married William Frost March...

Anna M. King

Anna M. King

Oct 8, 2014

Anna M. King, age 74, a lifelong resident of Shelby Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Anna was born November 9, 1939 in Mt Clemens, MI., the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Collins) Ruby. She married Henry King in 1958 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica, MI. Anna worked...

Thelma L. Jacklyn

Thelma L. Jacklyn

Oct 7, 2014

Thelma L. Jacklyn, age 81, a 10 year resident of Washington Township and formerly from Shelby Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at her home. Thelma was born December 9, 1932 in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of Revis and Mildred (Holtkamp) Ward. She married Richard Jacklyn on December 19, 1949 in Ferndale, MI. For many years, Thelma...

Roger A. Dehondt

Roger A. Dehondt

Oct 6, 2014

Roger A. DeHondt, age 67, a lifelong Macomb County resident, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014. Roger was born December 14, 1946 in Mt Clemens, MI., the son of Remi J. and Eleanor (DeVulder) DeHondt. He married Sheryle Mill on November 25, 1978 at Our Reedemer Lutheran Church. He worked many years as an estimator in the construction...

Louis C. Thomas

Louis C. Thomas

Oct 1, 2014

Louis C. Thomas, age 91, a 5 year resident of Leonard MI., and formerly a 44 year resident of Warren and for the first 40 years of his life in Hazel Park, passed away on Thursday October 2, 2014 at the Campbell Personal Care Home in Leonard, MI. Louis was born October 11, 1922 in Kingston, Arkansas, the son...

Robert R. Lyons

Robert R. Lyons

Sep 28, 2014

Robert R. Lyons, age 82, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his home after an extended illness. Bob was born July 31, 1932 in Detroit, the son of Robert and Lenore (Heppner) Lyons. He married the former Rosemary Schmitt on June 21, 1952 at the St Paul’s Episcopal Church of Romeo. Bob...

John M. Szarafinski

John M. Szarafinski

Sep 19, 2014

John M. Szarafinski, age 42 a resident of Romeo/Rochester passed suddenly on September 19, 2014. John was born on April 21 ,1972 the son of Eugene and Lorraine (Selinski). John loved Motorcycles, Dirt bikes, and four wheelers. He was known as being Wild and Free. He could do just about anything and would always say the saying, “love you...

Daniel W. Carr

Daniel W. Carr

Sep 15, 2014

Daniel W. Carr, age 65, a 28 year Romeo resident passed away peaceful at his home, on Monday, September 15, 2014. Daniel was born August 16, 1949 in Detroit, MI., the son of James and Doris (Manchester) Carr. Daniel worked as an engine builder at the GM Tech Center and the Warren Power train plant for 30 years. He...

Dolores E. Mongeau

Dolores E. Mongeau

Sep 14, 2014

Dolores E. Mongeau, age 86, a resident of Algonac passed away on September 14, 2014 at Romeo Nursing Home. Dolores was born on June 24, 1928 the daughter of Albert and Julia Bousson. She married her loving husband Vic Mongeau in 1951, and together raised 8 children. Dolores is survived by her children Marianne Kraus, Jacqueline Willaeys, Michael Mongeau....

Dolores E. Mongeau

Dolores E. Mongeau

Sep 14, 2014

Dolores E. Mongeau, age 86, a resident of Algonac passed away on September 14, 2014 at Romeo Nursing Home. Dolores was born on June 24, 1928 the daughter of Albert and Julia Boosson. She married her loving husband Vic Mongeau in 1951, and together raised 8 children. Dolores is survived by her children Marianne Kraus, Jacqueline Willaeys, Michael Mongeau....

Joann M. Delater

Joann M. Delater

Sep 14, 2014

Joann M. DeLater, age 81, a lifelong resident of Romeo/Washington Twp. passed away on September 14, 2014 peacefully at her home. Joann was born on August 24, 1933 the daughter of Harold and Edna (Striber) Eastwood. She loved music, playing the piano, singing in the choir, and dancing. She was also a caretaker for several people in the area....

Donnie D. Gotta

Donnie D. Gotta

Sep 5, 2014

Donnie D. Gotta, age 80, a resident of Romeo since 1973 and formerly from Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Don was born on April 27, 1934, in Melcher, Iowa, the son of Andrea and Asunta (Logli) Gotta. He married the former Norma Dittmer on June...

Michael Mickey Zions

Michael Mickey Zions

Aug 31, 2014

Michael L. (Mickey) Zions, age 78, a resident of Romeo since 1954, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Mickey was born December 19, 1935 in Springfield, IL., the son of Michael and Agnes (Yurgil) Zions. He married the former Eunice Jaynes on May 24, 1954 at St Paul’s Episcopal Church in...

Michael F. Malburg

Michael F. Malburg

Aug 24, 2014

Michael F. Malburg, age 65, a lifelong Macomb County resident, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Mike was born in Mt Clemens on June 15, 1949, the son of Leonard and Virginia (Wessel) Malburg. After graduating from St Lawrence High School, Mike started “Mike’s Catering’, serving many of the tool & die shops...

Joan B. Brockmann

Joan B. Brockmann

Aug 23, 2014

Joan Betty Brockmann, a Romeo resident for 45 years, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Village Rehabilitation and Care Center of Armada. Joan was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 1924 in Detroit, the daughter of Patrick and Marie (Shields) Galloway. While still attending high school, she began working at the Bank of the Commonwealth of Detroit, where...