Obituaries

Lois Chaffin

Lois Chaffin

Feb 21, 2010

Lois Chaffin, age 91, a 36 year resident of Ray Township and formerly from New Haven, MI., passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital System.in Clinton Township. Lois was born March 29, 1918 in Cookeville, TN., the daughter of William and Tennie Long. She was married over 40 years to James Clay who...

Janice M. Lindley

Janice M. Lindley

Feb 20, 2010

Janice M. Lindley, age 51. a 5 year resident of Romeo and formerly from Royal Oak, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at her home. Janice was born April 18, 1958 in Royal Oak, the daughter of Cyril and Margaret (Cooper) Lindley. She worked as a volunteer at Oakland Community College in the financial aide department. Her hobbies...

Marjory J. Werderman

Marjory J. Werderman

Feb 16, 2010

Marjory J. Werderman, age 80, a 20 year resident of Sage Lake/Hale, Michigan area, and formerly a lifelong Romeo area resident passed away on February 16, 2010 at her home. Marjory was born November 1, 1929 in Romeo, the daughter of Walter and Edith (Davison) Werth. She married Harold Werderman on May 26, 1951 at the First Congregational Church...

Lynette Ann Makres

Lynette Ann Makres

Feb 14, 2010

Lynette Ann Makres, age 51, a 22 year resident of Bruce Township and formerly from Detroit, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Lynette was born December 22, 1958 in Detroit, the daughter of Armand and Mary (Kuzera) Tosetti. She married Stanley Makres on June 14, 1980 at St Jude Catholic Church in Detroit. Lynette worked...

Duwane W. Bilek

Duwane W. Bilek

Feb 12, 2010

Duwane W. Bilek, age 69, a 13 year resident of Washington Township and formerly a lifelong Cleveland, Ohio resident, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Duwane was born April 16, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Edward and Eugenia (Valachanovicz) Bilek. Duwane loved to keep busy and enjoyed watching deer in his...

Virginia G. Smiles

Virginia G. Smiles

Feb 7, 2010

Virginia G. Smiles, age 92, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Wynwood Assisted Living in Utica, Michigan. Virginia was born October 22, 1917 in Mt Clemens, the daughter of Roy and Helen (Corby) Bade. She married Larry Smiles on October 21, 1939 and he preceded her in death on April 23,...

William H. Parsons

William H. Parsons

Jan 25, 2010

William H. Parsons, age 78, a 20 year resident of Almont and formerly from Romeo, passed away at his home on Monday, January 25, 2010. William was born November 18, 1931 in Detroit, the son of Stanley and Wynonna Aletha (Murray) Gould. He married the former Agnes Stotts at the Utica Evangelical Church in Utica and she preceded him...

Joyce E. Kleehammer/Smith

Joyce E. Kleehammer/Smith

Jan 20, 2010

Joyce E. Kleehammer/Smith, nee Barker, a 4 year resident of Rochester Hills, and formerly from Macomb Township/Beverly Hills, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Joyce was born July 19, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of Wilson and Pauline (Taylor) Barker. Joyce was preceded in death by her husbands, Erwin Smith and...

W. Ray Hicks

W. Ray Hicks

Jan 16, 2010

W. Ray Hicks, age 82, a 45 year resident of Romeo, passed away on Saturday January 16, 2010 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Ray was born August 12, 1927 in Kentucky, the son of Virtue and Eva (Redmond) Hicks. He married the former Rosemary Render on October 17, 1953 at St Frances Catholic Church in Francesville, Indiana. Ray graduated...

Michael J. Romska

Michael J. Romska

Jan 15, 2010

Michael J. Romska, age 54, a 30 year resident of Armada Twp., passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born April 24, 1955 in Mt Clemens, MI., the son of Jerome and Adeline (Frysinger) Romska. Michael worked in the Heating/Cooling business in Macomb County for many years, but his love of...

Nathan F. Dering

Nathan F. Dering

Dec 25, 2009

Nathan F. Dering, age 49, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Center. Nathan was born Oct. 8, 1960 in Pontiac, the son of Frank and Roselea (Carson) Dering. He married the former Janet Dunkley on April 1, 1995 at the Bethesda Church in Sterling Heights. Nathan graduated from...

William Edward Cramer

William Edward Cramer

Dec 25, 2009

William Edward Cramer, age 70, a 8 year resident of St John’s Michigan and formerly lived while serving in the Air Force at Fort Hood, TX and in California, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. William was born May 15, 1939 in Detroit, the son of Victor and Stephanie (Wieczorek) Cramer. William served his Country in the Air...

Alice C. Becker

Alice C. Becker

Dec 23, 2009

Alice C. Becker, age 90, a 32 year resident of Caseville, and formerly from Eastpointe, MI., passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Twp. Alice was born Oct. 25, 1919 in Detroit, the daughter of Fredrick and Dorothea Buhr. She married Robert Becker on Sept. 6, 1941 and he preceded her in...

Barbara J. Kaeding

Barbara J. Kaeding

Dec 21, 2009

Barbara J. Kaeding, age 86, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Monday, Dec 21 at Lapeer Regional Hospital. Barbara was born Apr 14, 1923 in Rochester , MI, the daughter of Chester and Hazel (Newman) Cole. She married Harold Kaeding in June of 1941 at St John Lutheran Church, Romeo. Barbara worked over 28 years at Interstate...

Donald E. Riss

Donald E. Riss

Dec 19, 2009

Donald E. Riss, age 81, of Shelby Twp., formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Don was born Dec. 5, 1928 in Roseville, MI., the son of Edmund and Margaret (Bach) Riss. He married Mary Ann Racz on June 1, 1957 at St Clement Catholic Church, Romeo. Don was currently...

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Dec 13, 2009

Robert W. Smith, age 71, a 35 year resident of Romeo, formerly from Port Huron, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Bob was born May 7, 1938 in Port Huron, the son of Wesley R. and Margaret (Coleman) Smith. He married the former Nancy L. Heyer on June 10, 1961 at Trinity Lutheran...

James C. Burke

James C. Burke

Dec 12, 2009

James C. Burke, age 86, a 58 year resident of Romeo, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at his home. Jim was born April 21, 1923 in Port Huron, the son of Michael and Olivia Burke. Jim graduated from St Stephen’s High School in Port Huron. He then joined the Army during WW II where he was with...

Roy "Buzz" Smiles

Roy "Buzz" Smiles

Dec 10, 2009

Roy Stanley “Buzz” Smiles, age 63, a lifetime resident of the Romeo area, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at his home. He was born July 12, 1946 in Mt Clemens, MI.,, the son of Larry and Virginia (Bade) Smiles. He graduated from Romeo High School in 1964 lettering in football, basketball and baseball. Mr. Smiles attended and played football...

Marion Olive Hanley

Marion Olive Hanley

Dec 8, 2009

Marion Olive Hanley, age 94, a resident of Romeo/Manchester, MI., passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at her home in Washington Twp. Marion was born Oct. 23, 1915 in Sharon Hollow, MI., the daughter of Sam and Clara (Renaud) Breitenwischer. She married John Hanley who preceded her in death in 1972. Marion, after graduating from Eastern Michigan University...

Karl M. Keller, Jr

Karl M. Keller, Jr

Dec 1, 2009

Karl M. Keller, Jr., age 49, a 14 year resident of Westland, MI., and formerly from Memphis, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Karl was born on March 23, 1960, the son of Karl M. Sr., and Beatrice (Eyl) Keller. Karl graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business & Engineering from Eastern Michigan University. He is currently...