Obituaries

Apr 21, 2024

Carl F. “Dutch” Morris, age 87, a 57 year resident of Leonard, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Vista Springs Washington Place. Carl was born September 21, 1936 in Arcadia, Kansas, the son of Ray and Florence (Davenport) Morris. Carl married Lois Bechtel on April 26, 1958 in Utica, Michigan. During his working years, Carl mostly did...

Apr 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts to announce the death of Gary Lee Orr of Romeo on April 20, 2024. He was 80 years old.

Gary was born on January 2, 1944, in Almont, Michigan. He graduated from Romeo High School in 1962. Gary married the love of his life, Sharon Hagedorn, on April 10, 1965. They welcomed...

Apr 14, 2024

Jean Marie Perala , age 78, a one year resident of Almont, and formerly of New Hudson, Michigan, passed away on a beautiful Sunday, April 14, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Jean was born January 3, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harry Gus and Rachel Aitken (Elliot) Alsbury. Jean owned a family produce stand, which she...

Apr 14, 2024

Vicki L. Miracle, age 70, a 5 year resident of Port Huron, Michigan, passed away April 14, 2024 at Corewell Health Hospital of Troy. Vicki was born May 7, 1953, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of James and Genevieve (Tabowski) Bradford. Vicki was a 1971 graduate of Ortonville High School, then owned the Blue Gill Motel and Grandma’s Kitchen....

Apr 11, 2024

John C. Dehring, age 69, a resident of Lapeer for the last 5 years and previously from Armada, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at McLaren-Flint Hospital. John was born October 27, 1954 in Detroit, the son of Paul Gregory and Barbara (DeShryer) Dehring. After graduating from Armada High School and working on the family farm, (Madonna Meadows...

Apr 10, 2024

George Arthur Braman, age 76, passed away April 10, 2024, at his home.

A 39-year resident of Romeo and Washington, George was born July 16, 1947 in Alma, Michigan to parents Lester and Helen (nee Gilbert) Braman. He was proud of his upbringing on the 160-acre family farm outside of Middleton, Michigan. Milking cows and...

Apr 5, 2024

Sharon M. Morrisey-Reinke, a longtime resident of Ferndale, MI, was called home at the age of 86 on April 5, 2024 with family by her side.

Sharon was born March 9, 1938 in Detroit, MI to David and Muriel Morrisey. She attended a Catholic boarding school in Monroe, MI and graduated from St. Theresa High...

Mar 30, 2024

David Lee Stacy , age 65, a resident of Macomb Township for 15 years, passed away on March 30, 2024 peacefully in his home. David was born March 3, 1959, son of William and Edith Stacy.

David graduated from L’Anse Creuse North in 1977, and then pursued his passion of working on automobiles. David had...

Mar 28, 2024

Clyde Gene Cushingberry II, a lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan after a battle with cancer.

Clyde was born born May 19, 1980 in Mt Clemens Michigan, the son of Clyde Cushingberry Sr., and the late Pamela Cushingberry. (Bell).

He attended Romeo High...

Mar 26, 2024

Erane Ann Wilhelm, age 72, a resident of Macomb Township for 20 years, passed away on March 26, 2024 at Serene Gardens Assisted Living. Erane was born June 15, 1951, daughter of Melvin and Loyce (Fisher) Gottschalk.

Erane graduated from Lutheran High East in 1969, and then worked for the United States Postal Service for...

Mar 25, 2024

James Allen Richardson, age 77, a 48 year resident of Washington, Michigan, passed away March 25, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living. James was born November 8, 1946 in Sandusky, Michigan, the son of Kenneth L. and Ethelwyne Blanch (McKee) Richardson. After graduating from Romeo High School, James was self-employed as a car salesman for many years before retiring.

Mar 24, 2024

Joann Mary Medley, age 76, a resident of Romeo, Michigan for 30+ years, passed away on March 24, 2024 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Joann was born on February 24, 1948, daughter of Victor and Elsie (D’Haenens) Bolter.

Joann attended St. Philip Meri Schools. She loved to read and watch the birds and squirrels out...

Mar 15, 2024

Arthur Albert "Bud" Wiser, born on December 17, 1947, in Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Flint, Michigan at the age of 76. He served in the Army from 1967 to 1973. Bud was a dedicated Redi Mix driver for Van Horn Concrete for 36 years. After his retirement, Bud and Vicki moved to Florida. He...

Mar 14, 2024

Charles W. Wernert, age 61, a 30 year resident of Washington, Michigan, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Beaumont Hospital of Troy. Charles was born January 7, 1963, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of William and Nancy (Pagel) Wernert. On March 5, 1988, Charles married Cassandra Clyne in Roseville, Michigan. He served in the Army for 3...

Mar 9, 2024

Margaret Rose Bell , age 85, a resident of Romeo for 37 years, passed away on March 9, 2024 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI. She was born on July 3, 1938, the daughter of Leslie and Bernadette (DeVange) Schwartz.

Family was most important to Margaret. She loved her big (sometimes crazy) ever expanding family....

Mar 6, 2024

Patricia passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved Husband Bill whom she was married to for 67 years, her 2 sons, daughter and niece. Patricia is survived by her beloved husband Bill, sons, Ian (Becky) Strachan, James (Brenda) Strachan and daughter Heather (late husband William) Dombrowski Jr. Loving Grandmother to Jeff Strachan, Jeremy Strachan, Justan (Nicole) Strachan, James Strachan,...

Mar 4, 2024

Michael Roy Striber, age 52, a long time resident of Almont, Mi. passed away on March 4, 2024 at McLaren Hospital of Flint. Michael was born in Lapeer, Mi. on September 8, 1971, son of Donald Striber and Suzanne Arndt.

Mike started working in the auto body repair industry in his early teens and continued throughout his...

Feb 29, 2024

Raymond L. Garstecki, age 88, a 9 year resident of Romeo, passed away on Thursday, February 29 at his home. Ray was born on January 25, 1936 in Detroit Michigan, the son of Sam and Stella (Huczek) Garstecki. Ray married Carol Speshock at St. Martin’s Church in Detroit on October 7,...

Feb 28, 2024

DAVID LEO GOODWIN, age 65, a longtime resident of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away at home on February 28, 2024. David was born on March 18, 1958, in Detroit, MI to Charlotte and Edward J. Goodwin. After high school, David joined the Navy, serving 16 years, where he was nicknamed “Ugly.” After the Navy, David spent many years bartending....

Feb 27, 2024

Loetta A. Bush, age 65, a 12 year resident of Richmond and previously of Romeo, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at home surrounded by love. Loetta was born May 12 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Richard A. and Dorothy A. (Gamet) Cagle. Loetta graduated from Royal Oak High School, class of 1976. She married Kenneth A....