Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Margaret Yvonne Measel, affectionately know as “Mickey” of Almont, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 22, 2024. She was 86 years old. Born on March 16, 1938, Margaret grew up in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. Margaret formerly lived in Texas before permanently moving to Almont, where she resided for over thirty years.

Mickey was a very dedicated hairdresser for...

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 quickly...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 1, 2025

Guenter Jablonowski, age 86, of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away peacefully July 1, 2025, at American House Sterling Meadows. Guenter was born 1939 in East Prussia. After WW2 Guenter lived outside of Bremen, West Germany. He went through an extensive apprenticeship learning many facets of manufacturing. In 1958 he came to America. Worked as a machinist, later becoming a tool...

Jun 29, 2025

Miranda Danielle Gomes, age 42, a lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away unexpectedly June 29,2025 at home. She was born on September 14, 1982 in Rochester, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Sharon Gomes of Romeo. Miranda went to Romeo High School. Miranda married Micah Pearson on April 30, 2015.

Miranda enjoyed working at various occupations, most recent a server at...

Jun 28, 2025

Thomas Arthur Govaere, age 80, a 31 year resident of Washington, Michigan, passed away on June 28, 2025 at home. He was born on February 17, 1945 in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of George Govaere and Eleanor (Joye) Smith. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Deanna (Lendon) Govaere, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law John and Debi (Lendon) Murtagh,...

Jun 28, 2025

Billy Lee McCurdy,age 93, a resident of Sterling Heights, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township. Billy was born September 22, 1931, in Elwood, Indiana, the son of Floyd Miles and Isabelle (Tucker) McCurdy. Billy grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he met his sweetheart and lifelong soulmate, Ruth Ann Shires. They married...

Jun 27, 2025

John Robert Antilla,51, of Allenton entered the eternal peace of the Lord on June 27, 2025. John was born in Warren Michigan and moved to Allenton when he was 4 years old. It was during his childhood in Almont that he forged countless friendships and brotherhoods that would remain through his life. He graduated from Almont High School in 1992,...

Jun 26, 2025

Jun 21, 2025

  Jean Marie Harris, age 83, a 30-year resident of Rochester Hills, passed away Saturday, June 21 2025 in Troy, Michigan. Jean was born April 18, 1942 in Napoleon, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Leona (Sherman) Knipp. Jean graduated from Morency High School, attended Sienna Heights College for her Bachelor’s Degree, then obtained her Master’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University...

Jun 15, 2025

Raymond Oleskie, age 83, a resident of Shelby Township since 1971, passed away Sunday June 15, 2025 at Corewell Beaumont Hospital of Troy. Raymond was born May 23, 1942, in Warren, Michigan, the son of Cyril J. and Eunice (Curto) Oleskie. Raymond was a graduate of Utica High School. He married Kathleen (Preston) on July 20, 1968 at the Utica Evangelistic...

Jun 5, 2025

Janina Szamiel, 76, of Leonard, Michigan passed away peacefully with her children Anita and Sebastian by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who abundantly shared her kindness and love not only to her family but opened her heart by caring for others and warmly welcomed extended family members to stay with them. Her kindness and compassion...

Jun 1, 2025

Billy R. Barber, age 45, a 5 year resident of Washington, and formerly from Armada, passed away June 1, 2025, at home. Billy was born on December 1, 1979 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of Billy R. and Barbara Reba (Kalef) Barber. Billy graduated from Armada High School. On February 19, 2004, he married RaShelle Prieskorn. Billy enjoyed detailing...

May 31, 2025

Daniel Everett White, age 73, passed away on May 31, 2025, peacefully at his home after complications from multiple strokes. He was born on September 29, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. Dan lived a life marked by dedication to his family and career.

Dan was the son of JoAnne and Harrold White, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up...

May 29, 2025

Joan Patricia Wolfert, age 80, a resident of Ray Twp, Michigan since 1990, passed away May 29, 2025 at Regency, in Shelby Twp, Michigan. Joan was born May 19, 1945 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Estelle (Kavanagh) Roland. After graduating, Joan worked to help support her family but ultimately was able to become a full time homemaker...

May 27, 2025

Robert Russell Bacon, 87, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Born April 11, 1938, in Ferndale, Michigan, Robert lived a life rooted in devotion—to his family, his work, his faith, and his community.

From 1957 to 1960, Robert proudly served in the United States Army. While stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he met and married Minnie E....