Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

Mary A. King, age 58 a longtime resident of Washington Twp. passed away on November 16, 2022 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Mary was born on November 23, 1963 the daughter of Lynn and Muriel (Proctor) Dunham. Along with being a Romeo High School Graduate she married Daniel R. King at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Washington Twp. on...

Nov 14, 2022

John Hornung (92 yrs. old) passed away in his home in Bruce Township on November 14th, 2022.

He is the son of Anton and Maria Hornung, born in Croatia in 1929.

He married his lovely wife Anna on May 19th, 1956.

As a young immigrant, John had little money and much to overcome....

Nov 9, 2022

Robert Inman Phillion passed on to his Heavenly Father on November 9, 2022, after a year-long battle with cancer.

Born on April 22, 1962, to MaryLou and Bruce Phillion in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Robert is survived by his wife, Dina,  sons Jeffrey (Elizabeth), Michael Phillion, Dustin Sullivan, and his step-children Arhemi Rosaura, Jorge Enrique, Ethan...

Nov 9, 2022

Albert E. Malburg, age 95, a resident of Armada, passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2022 at Meadows Assisted Living and Care Campus in Mount Clemens.

Albert was born December 17, 1926 in Utica, Michigan, the son of Edward C. and Mary E. (Cnudde) Malburg. He married Marie Theut on October 23, 1948 at St. Lawrence Catholic...

Nov 8, 2022

Diana May Rinke, age 83, a 20 year resident of Oscoda, Michigan, formerly of Bruce Township/Almont, passed away at Ascension St Joseph Hospital in Tawas, Michigan. Diana was born April 27, 1939 in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Michalina (Garsteski) Klemm.

After graduating from Lincoln High School, Class of 1957, she married Elden Rinke...

Nov 8, 2022

Bobby Joe Whatley, age 73, passed away on November 8, 2022 at Royal Oak Beaumont. Bobby was born on November 2, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of James and Georgie (Justice) Whatley. Bobby married his wife Joane on March 25, 2011. They traveled to Tennessee for years, and stayed 2-3 months at a time. Bobby loved to work on...

Nov 6, 2022

Gloria Jean Burley was born on April 25, 1944, to Olive Jean and Thomas Earl Priestaf in Detroit, Michigan. She married Dr. David C. Burley on May 23, 1969. She succumbed to ovarian cancer on November 6,2022.

Gloria is survived by her husband David and three sons, David Thomas [Lisa], Edward, and Joseph [Jennifer]. She had three...

Nov 5, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Christofus, age 58, was born on October 2, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up Tom was the youngest of 7 siblings. He loved spending time up north, golfing, snowmobiling, Dallas Cowboys football, helping others, time with family, friends, and always finding something to fix no matter where he went. However, there were few things that brought him...

Oct 29, 2022

Dorothy T. Hicks, age 92 a longtime resident of Washington Township passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Dorothy was born on January 23, 1930 the daughter of Alex Julia (Mak) Racz. On October 8, 1949 she married Howard Hicks. She enjoyed shopping, bowling, and spending time at Sand Lake.

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Oct 27, 2022

Phyllis Ann Parker, age 68, a 11 year resident of Ray Township, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Henry Ford Macomb in Clinton Township, Michigan. Phyllis was born March 14, 1954 in Detroit, the daughter of Clifford and Jean Ryall (Chaffin) Smith. On December 29, 17 years ago, she married Dallas Parker at the Calvary Baptist Church...

Oct 23, 2022

Angela Raffa, age 104, a 50-year resident of Washington, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to.

Angela was born on October 8, 1918 in Elmora, PA, the daughter of Nunziato and Conchetta (Isgro) Dominick. She was married for 70 year to Frank T. Raffa, whom...

Oct 22, 2022

Ruth Kloock, age 92, a lifelong resident of Romeo passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, in Michigan.

Ruth was born October 23, 1930 in Leonard, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Dorothy (Hagedorn) Compton. She married Marvin H. Kloock on February 14, 1953 at St John Lutheran Church in...

Oct 21, 2022

Thelma Louise Niemiec of Romeo, Michigan, age 97 passed away October 21, 2022. Thelma was born to Roy and Hilda Knight (Calvin) on August 7, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thelma married Albin Joseph Niemiec on February23, 1957. Together they enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Albin passed away on Feb 17, 2015.

Thelma is...

Oct 20, 2022

Antoinette Willoughby, age 88, a 54 year resident of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. She was born December 7, 1933 in the Detroit. She married Kenneth C. Willoughby on October 24, 1953 at Santa Maria Catholic Church in Detroit, and he preceded her in death on...

Oct 20, 2022

David M. Morgan, age 87 a resident of Sterling Heights since 1967 pass away on October 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on November 7, 1934 the son of Willis and Ina (Malone). David married Shirley Melton in Lansing, Michigan in 1962.

David was a Metal Finisher who worked at Metal...

Oct 17, 2022

Doris Jean Schumacher, age 93, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away on October 17, 2022. Doris was born February 2, 1929, in Minden City, Michigan, the daughter of Dolf and Mary (Stein) Schock. Doris graduated from High School, and went on to obtain her Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from Wayne State University. Doris was a dedicated teacher in Roseville, and...

Oct 16, 2022

Marie Helena Rees, 76, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022, surrounded by her husband and family.

Marie graduated from Romeo High School in 1964 and continued her education at Eastern Michigan University. She spent the majority of her professional career at Macomb Community College where she was the Coordinator for the...

Oct 10, 2022

Gary Frappier, 70, of Romeo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family.

Gary graduated from Romeo High School in 1970, and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1974. He spent the majority of his professional career as an automotive...

Oct 9, 2022

James Joseph Gabrielson was born March 25, 1941in Gladstone, Michigan. In this family he has one sister, Patricia 8 years younger. She is married to Lester Duncan for over 50 years.

James passed away at home on Oct. 9th, after being in the hospital on and off for a few years. He was a resident of Bruce...

Oct 8, 2022

Jack D. Bentz, age 91, a lifelong Allenton area resident, passed away on Saturday October 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on April 13, 1931 in Allenton, the son of Max and Jennie (Clydesdale) Bentz. He married Mary E. (Ruhlman) on November 29, 1958 at Immaculate Conception Church in Lapeer and she preceded him in...