Obituaries

Feb 18, 2024

Elizabeth S. Miechiels, age 86, a 55 year resident of Addison Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at home. Elizabeth was born April 2, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of William T. and Nellie J. (Newberry) Beckner.

On June 15, 1957, Elizabeth married Richard L. Miechiels in Detroit. Elizabeth was one of Jehovah’s...

Feb 18, 2024

Wilbur Eugene “Gene” age 92, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away February 18, 2024 at Jupiter Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Wilbur C. Lane and Mabel A. Lane (Ferrell).

Gene graduated from Almont High School in 1949 and Albion College in 1953. He served in...

Feb 17, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) May Gillette, age 85, a resident of Macomb Township, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at her home with family by her side. Dorothy was born January 14th, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Stephen and Rose (Bayer) Kecskes.

After graduating from Dominican High School in Detroit, Dorothy held many jobs....

Feb 17, 2024

Daniel Paul Hogan joined his Savior in Heaven on February 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Zoe Ann (Kay), his children Paul (Susan) Hogan and Arianne (Jeff) Alderman, his grandchildren Evie, Jackson and Juliana Alderman, and his siblings, Doug (Gail), Mike (Ginger), Joe (Ann) and Jane (Sam)...

Feb 14, 2024

Matthew C. McKinnon, age 84, passed away February 14, 2024 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Matthew was the loving husband of Mary Ann McKinnon (nee Rebeta), father of Michael, Mark and Mary McKinnon, grandfather of Emily Beasley, William McKinnon and Rose McKinnon and great-grandfather of Victoria Beasley, Constance Beasley, Felix Beasley, Roderick Beasley, Elanor Beasley, Kirwyn McKinnon and Moira McKinnon....

Feb 13, 2024

Elmer “Junior” Kage went to be with his Lord on this day, February 13, 2024 at the age of 91. Junior was born on August 31, 1932 to parents Elmer Sr. and Ida (Karr) Kage on a farm in Utica, Michigan.

At the age of 20, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served...

Feb 12, 2024

Kris Ann Hewitt, age 58, a resident of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away February 12, 2024 of health complications at home. Kris was born November 5, 1965 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Larry Godfryd and Judith Manderfield.

During Kris’ lifetime, she worked in a corporate setting early on and pursued traveling, but once she entered...

Feb 9, 2024

Ruth Helen Vinson, age 92 passed away surrounded by family members on February 9, 2024. She was born in Detroit on November,1931. She was the daughter of immigrant parents Gustav and Emilie Ehlert and the sibling of four sisters and two brothers. Throughout her life she loved the nick-name Grass Hopper. Her father called her that as a child....

Feb 9, 2024

Thomas Joseph Wiley Sr. (86) passed away on February 9, 2024 with his family lovingly by his side.

Tom was born December 5th, 1937 to Alvin and Viera Wiley in Detroit, Michigan. He was the third of five children and he worked hard, whether at the family business, Wiley’s Cleaners in Detroit, or later driving a truck...

Feb 5, 2024

Carole J. Redd, age 78, a 30 year resident of Almont Township and formerly from the Romeo area, passed away at her home on Monday, February 5, 2024. Carole was born October 20, 1945 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph & Ethel (Whiting) Shafer. She married Charles Redd on August 8, 1964 at the Romeo United Methodist Church....

Feb 4, 2024

Richard Ronald Andrysiak , age 83, a 51-year resident of Romeo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Richard was born February 27, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, the first child of Edward and Veronica (Garstecki) Andrysiak.

He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in Wyandotte, MI in 1958, and then served in the United...

Jan 26, 2024

Daniel David Ghesquiere, age 74, a resident of Shelby Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024. Daniel was born March 19, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Emiel and Maria (Segaert) Ghesquiere. He graduated from Roseville High School, Class of 1967. On June 28, 1974, he married the love of his life, his Hon, Leslie Quinlan...

Jan 25, 2024

Anthony Lee Herrick, age 33, passed away on January 25, 2024 at his home in Burton, Mi. Anthony was born on November 25, 1990, son of Scott and Leesa.

Anthony became a skilled guitarist after learning from his father at a young age. He often played guitar and enjoyed learning new songs. He enjoyed playing...

Jan 25, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Diane L.Thompson, age 81, of Almont, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home. Diane was born February 1, 1942 in Romeo, the daughter of Glen and Narcia (Williams) Wells. After graduating from Almont High School in 1960, Diane started working in the family business, “Almont Lock” where she ran the Shipping/Receiving Department until...

Jan 22, 2024

With broken hearts we announce James Paul Wrobel, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. James was born to the late Joseph and Ilean Wrobel on August 9, 1958. He grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan where he spent his childhood bike riding and playing baseball with his sisters, many cousins, and...

Jan 20, 2024

Daniel “Chip” Barnabo passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 72, following a 15-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Surrounded by the love of his family, Dan peacefully departed this life at his lifelong residence in Romeo, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those fortunate enough to know him.

Jan 13, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Leon VanMoen passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, January 13,2024. Leon was born in Highland Park Michigan, on March 28, 1948, son of Leon and Margarete VanMoen Sr. He was able to leave this Earth holding the hand of his loving wife and surrounded by all his children, their spouses and all seven...

Jan 7, 2024

Richard J. Browarski, age 73, passed away on January 7, 2024

at the Medilodge in Rochester Hills. Richard was born on October 6, 1950, son of Frank and Mary (Dudzinski) Browarski.

Rick worked many jobs in his day, his most notable was Diplomat Hotel and custodian at the Romeo Community Schools. He sure...

Jan 3, 2024

Kevin G. Fahey, M.D. , passed away suddenly on January 3, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy defined by compassion, dedication, and love. Dr. Fahey was born on July 23, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1972 and graduated from Loyola University, Chicago, IL in 1977. He embarked on a medical career and...