Obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas Peter Hartsig

May 9, 1927 through July 22, 2023

Tom passed away peacefully in his sleep at Holly Care Homes, in Longview, WA. Tom had a full life, with many accomplishments. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI to the family of Otto and Theresa (McGuire) Hartsig and spent most of his...

Jul 21, 2023

KENNETH J. HAMPSON, of Armada, MI, passed on July 21, 2023 on his 59th birthday after a long battle with cancer.

Most summer evenings, Ken could be found sitting next to a campfire with an oversized mug of hot coffee or tea and country music quietly playing in the background. He also enjoyed a childhood...

Jul 16, 2023

Vivian G. Kufta, age 102, a 31 year resident of Macomb County, passed away on July 16, 2023 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Vivian was born July 27, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Nash) Gould. Vivian married Robert Kufta on March 31, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. They enjoyed 69 years of marriage before Robert’s passing...

Jul 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Solomon John Bell

On July 15, 2023, at 10:39 PM Solomon was peacefully called home to be with the Lord. Born in Hartford, Connecticut on February 28, 1960, Solomon was the son of Robert Albert Bell and Meredith Elaine Bell.  The seventh of ten children Solomon relocated to Detroit,...

Jul 12, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Jeffrey Charles Adams, age 34, formerly of Ray Township, Michigan. Jeff took his life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Jeff was born on November 21, 1988 to Calvin Adams and Christine Adams (Sarosy).

Jeff had an intensely burning fire within him that shone through...

Jul 11, 2023

Raymond B. Surgalski, age 93, a resident of Washington Township, Michigan, passed away on July 11, 2023 surrounded by family. Raymond was born August 1, 1929, in Hamtramck, Michigan, the son of Benjamin and Mary (Evans) Surgalski. After graduating high school, Raymond joined the Navy. On June 21, 1952, Raymond married Gloria L. Kenney. They enjoyed 69 years of...

Jul 8, 2023

Juli Dawn "Jules" Herfert (née Moore), late of Gaylord Michigan, passed away on July 8,

2023 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, with her son holding her hand and her husband by her

side. Her son Ryan and Granddaughter Dylan were able to be with her in her time of passing

surrounding her with...

Jul 6, 2023

Barry Allen Bryant, age 75, a lifelong Bruce Township area resident, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2023. Barry was born June 27, 1948 in Cario, IL., the son of George and Dorothy (Howard) Bryant. After serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, Barry came back to Bruce Township and married the former Jane Wigley...

Jul 5, 2023

Jul 5, 2023

Roberta Louise Petz, (“Berta”), adoring wife to husband Thomas Petz and loving mother and grandmother, passed away with her family by her side on July 5, 2023 at age 82, after a long courageous battle with lymphoma and AML. Roberta met Thomas in 1961 while they were both working at General Motors. They fell in love instantly and were...

Jun 27, 2023

Stephen Monroe Chapman

It is with broken hearts, we mourn the sudden death of Stephen Monroe Chapman. On June 27, 2023, Steve left our fallen world to meet his Savior in His heavenly home.

If you knew Steve, you knew his lifelong passions. He was loyal to his faith, family, friends,...

Jun 26, 2023

Robert, ‘Rob’ E Butz, age 64, passed away unexpectedly the evening of June 26, 2023.

Rob was the devoted husband to his wife, Terry (Norris) Butz and father to his daughter, Janessa Brown (David) and his son, Joshua Butz (Jaclyn). He was lovingly known as G-pa to his seven grandchildren- Ryley (20), Cameron (19), Kayden...

Jun 21, 2023

Sharon “Sherry” Ann Cischke, age 74, passed away on June 21, 2023 at Ascension Providence Rochester with her husband by her side. Sherry was born on May 28, 1949, daughter of Frank and Barbara (Merritt) Knorp. Her backyard was a little piece of heaven to her, she loved to care for her garden and flowers. Sherry had a wonderful...

Jun 16, 2023

John D. Grapentine, age 71 a longtime resident of Washington Twp. passed away on June 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born on March 26, 1952 the son of William & Rachel (Hyypio). On August 2, 1975 he married Wanda. John owned a business called Grapentine Floor Surfacing for many years, and now his...

Jun 14, 2023

Neal O’Brien, Age 73, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, at his home in Romeo,Michigan. Neal grew up in Detroit, as the youngest of eight children and a friend to many. He enjoyed golf, reading, and most of all making people laugh. He was a “Big Guy” with a big heart, who loved to tell a...

Jun 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mike Pelto

August 14, 1946 - June 11, 2023

Mike Pelto, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, cherished friend, and esteemed Air Force veteran, passed away on June 11, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and bravery. Born on August 14, 1946, Mike's life was a...

Jun 11, 2023

Carol Loraine Phillips, born on December 7, 1929 and passed away from natural causes on June 11, 2023 at 93 years of age. Carol was married to her beloved Russell on November 25, 1950 and they enjoyed married life together for 70 years. Their marriage was blessed with 2 children, Gail and Gary.

Carol loved...

Jun 9, 2023

Donald Robert Miller, age 87, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Donald was born September 3, 1935 in Detroit, the son of Donald Peter and Helen (MacDonald) Miller. He married Yvonne Yurenka 67 years ago in 1956 at St. Clement Catholic Church, Romeo. After...

Jun 9, 2023

Gerold Dean Ramsey, age 69, passed at his house in Ira Township, Michigan on Friday, June 9, 2023. Gerold was born November 26, 1953 in Sneedville, TN., the son of Franklin and Mable (Carroll) Ramsey and later moved to Michigan where he began his career as a sheet metal model maker. On September 2, 1972, he married Sabrina Turner...

Jun 2, 2023

Diane Elizabeth Goldun, age 67, of Sterling Heights, passed away on Friday June 2, 2023 at Henry Ford Hospital. Diane was born on April 8, 1956 in Mt Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Vohs) Grunewald. In 1974, she married John Goldun Sr. at St Lawrence Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2008....