Obituaries

Oct 19, 2018

Henry A. Borg of Romeo passed away under Cape Coral Hospice gracious care on October 19, 2018. Henry was born on September 10, 1926 in Detroit, MI to Reno Sr. and Hattie (Uchwat) Borg. He joined the US Navy in 1944 and served in WWII as a 3rd class electrician's mate earning several medals. He married Anna Mudar in...

Oct 18, 2018

Christine A. Aubry, age 64, a longtime Romeo resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron, Michigan. Christine was born October 2, 1954 in Detroit, the daughter of Henry and Beatrice (Burman) Hug. She married Russell Aubry in 1978 at St Philomenia Catholic Church in Detroit. Christine worked for 32 years at the...

Oct 17, 2018

Luann L. Zappella age 77, passed away peacefully in her home in hospice on October 17, 2018. Luann was born on August 5, 1941 to Carl and Sylvia (Schildt) Schlussler in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Luann has been a lifelong resident of Macomb County. She enjoyed gardening and worked at the Nursery American Tree. Luann also loved being at her...

Oct 17, 2018

Linda S. Youstra age 71, passed away at Mclaren Macomb Hospital on October 17, 2018. Linda was born on June 8, 1947 to Raymond and Dorothy (Garinger) Youstra in Chicato, Illinois. She worked as a compliance officer at Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago then moved to Macomb county and worked at Warren Bank retiring in 2013. Linda is survived...

Oct 13, 2018

Betty Jean Wright of Chesterfield, MI passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday October 13, 2018 at her daughter’s home. Betty was born on March 3, 1930 to George and Gladys (Williams) Wilhelm in Akron, Ohio. Betty retired from the Grosse Pointe Post office after 16 years and previously worked at the Post Office in downtown Detroit. She...

Oct 13, 2018

Kenneth E. Measel, age 79, a resident of Almont Township since 1971, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Ken was born July 11, 1939 in Warren, Michigan, the son of Earl and Esther (Metter) Measel. Ken was married to Louise (DeVolder) who preceded him in death in 1987 and then married Margaret Phillips in 1987....

Oct 12, 2018

Russell E. Knust, 82, passed away peacefully at Heatherton Place in Imlay City on October 12, 2018. He was born to Walter and Ethel (Sutton) Knust on January 21, 1936 in Bruce Twp, MI. Russell was a lifelong farmer in Bruce Township. He enjoyed talking about his tractors and buying any type of machinery. Russell is survived by seven...

Oct 6, 2018

Francis Joseph Riegel, 97 passed away on October 6, 2018, at Advantage Living Center in Armada. Francis was the beloved husband of Elizabeth M (Tokarski). for 68 years. They were married on April 15, 1950 at Holy Name Catholic Church. He was a loving father to John (Judy), Elizabeth A., Jeanne (late Michael), Anthony (late Fay), Gerard, and Monica...

Oct 1, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

John C. Hanley Jr., age 73, of Deckerville, formerly of Romeo, passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 at the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born January 17, 1945 in Tecumseh, the son of the late Charles and Marion (Breitenwisher) Hanley. He grew up in the Romeo area graduating from Romeo High School in 1963. He received a Bachelors of...

Sep 24, 2018

Reverend James A. Rogan Sr., age 76, a lifelong resident of Romeo, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 24 at Beaumont Hospital of Troy. James was born September 15, 1942 the son of Luther and Dorothy Rogan. He married the late Elizabeth (Lothery) on September 9, 1961. James worked for General Motors for 13 years and was a minister...

Sep 23, 2018

Dane A. Knuppenburg, age 52, lifelong resident of Romeo, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2018 in his home. Dane was born on March 30, 1966 to Kermit “Butch” L. Knuppenburg and Carolyn. Dane worked for Michigan Rivet Corporation, Coalheading, and in the natural gas fields of Colorado each for many years. He loved working on “everything” that had...

Sep 23, 2018

Christopher James Makoski, age 35 passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2018. Christopher was born on May 27, 1983 in Mt Clemens to David Makoski and Kathy Ash. He grew up playing baseball and football in Almont and also enjoyed fishing, bow and rifle hunting. Christopher is survived by his mother Kathy Yearkey; siblings Crystal Ash, Michael Makoski and...

Sep 12, 2018

Violet Mabel Lange (Brinker) passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018 at the age of 93. Violet was born on the Ides (15) of March in 1925. Daughter of Minnie Wolgast and Edward Brinker. Married Leo Lange in 1942. Vilet was a remarkable woman, raised 5 sons, and was a licensed hairdresser at the age of 14. She graduated...

Sep 12, 2018

Deborah J. Taylor age 63, passed away at home on September 12, 2018. Deborah was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 25, 1955 to John and Myrtle (Baker) Taylor. Deborah worked as a special education aide for multiple years in the West Branch School district as well as direct care worker. Deborah enjoyed spending her spare time at the...

Sep 5, 2018

James E. Boyer age 68 of Warren, Michigan passed away on September 5, 2018 at St. James Nursing Center in Detroit. James was born on May 5, 1950 to Earl and Ellenore (Hillger) Boyer. He graduated from Cousino High School in 1968, then served in the United States Marine Corps. James is survived by his son Dennis (Mary) Prazuch,...

Sep 4, 2018

Sara (Sally) E. Kiley, age 83 a resident of Washington Township since 1997 and previously from the Doralle, Georgia/Roseville, Michigan areas passed away on September 4, 2018 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Sara was born June 6, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Virginia (Offenbacher) Webster. She married Gervase J. Kiley on May 22, 1954 in Detroit. He...

Aug 31, 2018

Paul F. Battani aged 85, longtime resident of Bruce Township/Romeo passed away peacefully in his home on August 31, 2018. Paul was born on May 20, 1933 to the late Bert and Katherine (Conley) Battani. He enlisted in the Navy and was in the Korean War. Paul received his Bachelor's Degree from University of Detroit, then worked as a...

Aug 28, 2018

Alice G. Sabbe, age 87, a lifelong Shelby Twp. Truck gardener, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Shelby Crossing Nursing Facility in Shelby Township MI.. Alice was born November 14, 1930 in Utica, MI., the daughter of Henry C. and Alice J. (VanThomme) Malburg. She married Albert Sabbe on Apr 7, 1951 at St Lawrence Catholic...

Aug 22, 2018

Dorothy M. Visnick, age 92 passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Advantage Living Center in Armada, Michigan. Dorothy was born January 4, 1926 in Howell, Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Elsie (Ripke) Ebeling. She married George Visnick on June 20, 1942 at the Romeo United Methodist Church. George preceded her in death on July 17,...