Obituaries

Dec 10, 2024

 Willicent H. “Willy” Pfeiffer, age 85, a resident of Bruce Township and formerly from Painesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Orchards Nursing Facility in Armada. Willy was born May 9, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Helen (Black) Blair. She married Rich Pfeiffer on November 4, 1967 in Brathennahl, Ohio where Rich...

Dec 6, 2024

Janice M. Grimes, age 80, a longtime Romeo resident, passed away on December 6, 2024. Janice

was born on June 5, 1944, the daughter of Edwin and Marie (Trozak) Mansuy. She was a 

wonderful mother, sister, and friend to many. Her love and laughter will always be

remembered. She had many creative hobbies such as painting, sculpting, and traveling with her

friends the “Boca...

Dec 6, 2024

Roby E. Workman Jr., age 82, a longtime resident of Ray Township, Michigan since 1980, passed away December 6, 2024 at home in Bruce Township. Roby was born on August 27, 1942 the son of Roby E. Sr. and Letah (Cook) Workman. He was a graduate of Pineville High School, West Virginia. Upon graduating high school, he then entered into...

Dec 5, 2024

Jacob M Schirmer age 36, a lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away on December 5th at Detroit Henry Ford hospital. Jacob graduated from Romeo High School, class of 2007 and Siena Heights University in 2014. He was employed by Cintas Corp, K.C. Mo. in fire protection sales. Jacob enjoyed time with family and friends and was an avid fan of...

Dec 3, 2024

Leslie "Les" James O'Brien passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 2:44 PM in the hospital due to septic shock. Known for being a hard-working man and love for life's simple pleasures, Les will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Les spent many years working as a maintenance professional, where he was admired for his dedication and skill....

Dec 1, 2024

 Florence M. (Howell) Thompson – lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Florence was born in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1942 – She married Maurice “Pork” Thompson in 1962 in Romeo, at St. Clement Catholic Church.

 Florence enjoyed going to garage sales, collecting her favorite treasures, spending time with her...

Nov 25, 2024

 Gerald Otto Bittner, age 79, a lifelong Romeo resident, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at The Orchards of Armada. Gerald was born September 4, 1945 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of Otto and Mary Caroline (Bauer) Bittner. Gerald was a 1963 graduate of Romeo High School. He then worked for General Motors for 35 years before retiring....

Nov 17, 2024

Laing, Emma Jean (Fachilla) of Sterling Heights, MI – formerly of Romeo, MI – originally from Elkhorn, WV – has died. Mrs. Laing was an RN for most of her entire adult life, including service in the Army Nurse Cadet Corps in WWII.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn and is survived by...

Nov 12, 2024

Tara L. Gibson , age 47, a resident of Almont Township since 2010 and formerly from Oakland County, passed away after a long illness at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Tara was born June 29, 1977 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of Harry Alee and Katrina Guoin. Tara loved being on their small farm, taking...

Nov 10, 2024

Donald R. Deaton, age 82, a resident of Dryden, Michigan, since 1997, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Chesterfield. Donald was born August 12, 1942 in Brandon Township, Michigan, the son of Ray and Genevia (Taulbe) Deaton. After graduating from Rochester High School, Donald was a Carpenter by trade, commercial and residential. Donald was an avid hunter; he...

Nov 10, 2024

Sharon Ann Owens, age 82, a Romeo resident for 52 years, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Henry Ford Hospital. Sharon was born on September 29, 1942, daughter of Richard and Ann (Minto) Roland.

Sharon was known for loving the outdoors, maintaining her yard, gardening, and creating and maintaining a small goldfish pond in...

Nov 3, 2024

Marie Therese Roszczewski Davidson Kowalke, age 96, lived long enough to have three last names. She was born October 5, 1928 in Romeo, and passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 at her home in Romeo.

Marie’s parents immigrated to Michigan from Poland/Lithuania to escape the mandatory draft into the Russian Czar’s Army. They bought...

Nov 1, 2024

John S. Birch, age 80, a 25 year resident of Romeo, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Corewell Troy Beaumont Hospital. John was born April 9, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Europe Stafford and Helen (Fish) Birch.

John graduated from Cass Tech High School, then got a job at Chrysler, working his...

Oct 31, 2024

Timothy A. Socia, age 65, a 30 year resident of Bruce Township, passed away October 31, 2024 at Corewell Health Troy Beaumont Hospital. Tim was born April 12, 1959, the son of Robert F. Socia and Mary Helen (Cox). Tim worked as a carpenter for General Motors before retiring. He enjoyed woodworking, auto racing, and was a true Lions...

Oct 19, 2024

Joan Marie (McIntyre) Raab, R.N.

Sterling Heights, MI

Feb. 27, 1934 – Oct. 19, 2024

Joan Marie (McIntyre) Raab, R.N ., 90 years of age, was born in Detroit, MI

to Angus and Agnes (Gillis) McIntyre on February 27, 1934, passing to Heaven on...

Oct 17, 2024

Stanley Joseph LaDuke, age 87, a resident of Romeo, passed away Thursday October 17, 2024 at home. Stanley was born June 23, 1937, in Centerline, Michigan, the son of Joseph I. and Barbara (Skulba) LaDuc. Stan was the first born of five children, and the only boy. At the age of 17, he and his friend Chuck Osborne joined...

Oct 16, 2024

James Quentin Reagan, age 82, a longtime resident of Romeo since 1977, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 12, 1942, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to James and Josephine (Ruper) Reagan, Jim grew up in Detroit, and graduated from Pershing High School. A passionate, lifelong...

Oct 15, 2024

Betty J. Agosta , age 78, passed away on October 15, 2024, after a long illness at the Cornerstone Hospice Center in The Villages in Florida. Betty was born in Detroit, Michigan, January 23, 1946, the daughter of Ivan and Dorothy (Travis) Luddington. Betty was one of eight siblings. She had three brothers and four sisters. Betty married Carl...

Oct 12, 2024

Michael C. Knust, age 69, a lifelong Romeo resident, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at home. Michael was born January 9, 1955 in Almont, Michigan, the son of Lynn and Ester (Woodman) Knust. He was a 1974 graduate of Romeo High School. After graduation, Michael worked for 32 years for GM, retiring as a Lineman in 2007. In...

Oct 10, 2024

Rafael Orozco Zepeda , 66, originally from Los Llanitos, Jalisco, Mexico, died on October 10th at his home after many years of suffering from various illnesses due to diabetes. He was born on August 27th, 1958. Son of Ramon Orozco and Rafaela Zepeda.

Rafael leaves behind his wife, Silvia Munguia, and his children, Juan Manuel,...