Obituaries
Walter George Deaner
Sep 2, 2025
Walter George Deaner died on September 2, 2025. Walter was born on November 25, 1951 to Harvey and Lilly Deaner. He graduated from Romeo High School in 1970. Wally, as most of his friends called him, served in the US Army. After his service, he worked at a plastic manufacturer that supplied the auto industry and helped on the family...
William John Strachan
Sep 2, 2025
William John Strachan, age 89, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at The Bells Assisted Living in Almont. Bill was born October 3, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of William and Helen (Menzer) Strachan. Bill married Patricia Stephenson, and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage before her passing on March 6, 2024.
Bill attended Cass Tech High School. After graduation,...
Norman Leo Martin
Aug 26, 2025
Norman Leo Martin, 74, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord on August 26, 2025. He was
born May 16, 1951, the son of Edwin and Dorothy (McElroy) Martin.
Norman proudly served his country in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He entered the Army
requesting training in diesel mechanics. He excelled at Wheel Vehicle and Track Vehicle
mechanics. He also received commendations for...
Robert Johnson
Aug 25, 2025
Robert Johnson entered his eternal life on August 25, 2025 at the young at heart age of 89. He was born to Morris and Margaret (Arzoomanian) Johnson.
Bob retired from GM after a 31-year career, having worked in quality assurance in the Chevrolet Division. However, he was not an“all work and no play” kind of guy. Bob actively displayed a zest...
Charles J. Donoso
Aug 22, 2025
Charles John Donoso, affectionately known as “Chuck” or “Chief,” passed away at home on August 22, 2025, in Romeo, Michigan, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was 87 years old.
Born on June 19, 1938, in Lilly, Pennsylvania, Charles was the son of the late Angeline (Rimini) and Severino Donoso. He is survived by Volena, his devoted wife of...
Mary J. Bentley
Aug 17, 2025
Mary J. Bentley, beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma, and aunt passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025 at the age of 99. She was a longtime resident of Romeo, Michigan. Born on December 18, 1925 to Frank and Edra Hamilton, she married Frederick (Ted) Bentley on January 11, 1947. They had four children, Linda, Jane, Jean, and Ted.
Mary worked at National...
Margaret Ann Schramm
Aug 6, 2025
Margaret Ann (Kemp) Schramm, aged 88, was joined into the love of her Lord Jesus Christ on August 6, 2025. A resident of Romeo, Michigan for 59 years, she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose passion for the Lord guided her entire life.
The daughter of Paul and Gertrude Kemp of Pontiac, MI, Margaret was born on...
Christa R. Fritz
Aug 2, 2025
Christa Renate Fritz
February 20, 1945 – August 2, 2025
Christa Renate Fritz, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. She was 80 years old.
Born on February 20, 1945 in Nuremburg, Germany, Christa was the cherished daughter of Alois and Frieda Wolf. In 1964, she bravely left her homeland and moved to Romeo, Michigan, where she began a...
Bryan Gayle Nagy
Aug 1, 2025
Bryan Gayle Nagy, age 38, a lifelong resident of Almont, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 in Lapeer, Michigan. Bryan was born May 7, 1987 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of Kenneth Gayle and Claudia Jean (Sanborn) Nagy. Bryan was a 2005 graduate of Almont High School. He then went on to Macomb Community College to obtain his Associate...
Sylvia Janet Medley
Jul 27, 2025
Sylvia Janet Medley, age 84, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Sylvia was best known as “Medley’s Greenhouses” on the Royal Oak Market. She was a cherished fixture in the community and recognized for her warm smile, hardworking spirit and her legendary produce and flowers. Sylvia grew up with...
Paul E. Garland
Jul 23, 2025
Paul Edwin Garland, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 23,2025, at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience.
Born on March 4, 1944, in Melvindale, Michigan, Paul graduated from Waterford Kettering High School. He attended Oakland University and later proudly earned his bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor College.
Paul began...
Carolyn Anne Anthony
Jul 19, 2025
CAROLYN ANNE ANTHONY, born on March 6, 1939, the daughter of John and Anna Jane (Ruen) Wolf. As a young child, Carolyn moved with her parents to Saginaw MI, where she was raised and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1957. Carolyn went on to attend Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, IN, before transferring to Michigan State University...
William F. Himelberger
Jul 16, 2025
William F. Himelberger, age 91, a long time resident of Romeo, Michigan, passed away July 16, 2025 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Bill was born January 13, 1934, the son of Francis and Anna (Votaw) Himelberger.
Bill was a 1952 graduate of Muskegon High School. He then went on to graduate from Ferris University to become a Pharmacist...
Ronald Theodore Rossell
Jul 14, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Ronald Theodore Rossell (born December 3, 1947), a beloved father, husband, and leader, who left us on July 14, 2025. Ron was a beacon of kindness and generosity, dedicated to serving others, and committed to his family and community throughout his life.
In 1976, he and his family moved to Romeo, where Ron...
Charles Robert Acker
Jul 13, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Acker, age 84, passed away on July 13, 2025 at home after a five-year struggle with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. He was Born on April 4, 1941, in Highland Park, MI, the son of Robert and Alicia (Morris) Acker. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Carol (Hopp); his sons Michael and Matthew; grandchildren Alex, Elizabeth...
Wilma Jean "Jean" Ryall
Jul 13, 2025
Wilma Jean Ryall “Jean,” age 88, a longtime resident of Richmond, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Jean was born September 26, 1936, the daughter of James and Louise (Long) Chaffin. Jean was a Ford Retiree, working many years on the assembly line. Jean was a long time member of Calvary...
Michael L. Lefebvre
Jul 8, 2025
Michael L. Lefebvre DDS, age 81, a 24 year resident of Romeo, passed away July 8, 2025 at Shelby Crossing Health Campus in Shelby Township. Michael was born June 17, 1944 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Lucien and Agnes (O’Grady) Lefebvre. Michael attended Saint Agnes Catholic School, then University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Michael became a Dentist...
Milton Lee Stansbury
Jul 7, 2025
Milton Lee Stansbury Jr., age 66, a resident of Romeo since 1970, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025 and went home to his heavenly father.
He was born on May 11, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Milton Stansbury Sr. and Margaret (Trull) Stansbury. Milton graduated from Romeo High School in 1977 and began his service-focused career with the...
Ronald L. LaPorte
Jul 6, 2025
Ronald Lloyd La Porte, born August 28, 1940, in Plattsburgh, New York, longtime resident of Romeo, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, scholar, educator, critical thinker, computer nut, audiophile, and father-son-basketball-game legend, died peacefully in his sleep July 6, 2025. He was 84.
Class of 1957 Valedictorian of Plattsburgh High School, Graduate of Williams College, and Wayne State University, he taught...
Roger Andrew Heimbuch
Jul 4, 2025
Roger Andrew Heimbuch, 82, of Romeo, MI was called to Heaven at home on Friday, July 4, 2025 after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
Roger was born on October 21, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa to Robert and Martha (Graff) Heimbuch, the second of 10 children. He grew up on an acreage north of town and attended Lime Creek #8...
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