Obituaries

Edmund G. Redlawski

Edmund G. Redlawski

May 29, 2018

Edmund G. Redlawski, 91 longtime resident of Bruce Township passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Edmund was born in Warren, Michigan, on December 20, 1926, a son of the late John and Marie (Springer) Redlawski. He was united in marriage to Rosalyn Shoobridge on September 15, 1956 at St. Clement...

Rosemary Watson

Rosemary Watson

May 24, 2018

Rosemary Watson, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home under hospice care, on Thursday, May 24, 2018 with her family at her side.  Rosemary was born on July 21, 1933 in Detroit Michigan to Stephen and Rose (Bayer) Kecskes.  She married the late Warren B. Watson May 1, 1954 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Detroit.  She was...

David B. High

David B. High

May 24, 2018

David High, 55, lifelong resident of Washington MI passed away peacefully Thursday May 24, 2018 at his home. David worked a majority of his career at Theut as a driver and lived life with the philosophy of “Get it done now.” He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and building/carpentry in his spare time. David is survived by his wife Alena,...

Gavin Howard Miller

Gavin Howard Miller

May 19, 2018

Gavin Howard Miller, age 17, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2018 after a single motor vehicle accident in Washington Township. Gavin was born January 29, 2001, in Rochester, to loving parents Chad and Trista (Grubb) Miller. Gavin was passionate about football, wrestling and music while attending Romeo High School as a Junior this year....

Lawrence J. Delater

Lawrence J. Delater

May 18, 2018

Lawrence J. DeLater , age 86, a resident of Washington Township, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Wellbridge Nursing Center in Romeo. Lawrence was born November 23, 1931 in Rochester, Michigan, the son of Howard and Marie (Glaska) DeLater. While working at National Twist Drill as its IT System’s Manager, he met the love of his...

George H. Debruyn

George H. Debruyn

May 17, 2018

George H. DeBruyn, age 85, of Armada Township passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. George was born in Washington Township on May 14, 1933, the son of Karel and Emma (Templeare) DeBruyn. After serving his Country in the Army, he married Grace Ann Malburg on June 1, 1957 at...

Alfreda Gordon

Alfreda Gordon

May 16, 2018

Alfreda Gordon, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2018 at Romeo Orchard Grove Assisted Living, surrounded by family. Alfreda was born May 22, 1922 in Hamtramck, the daughter of Ludwig and Michalina (Penska) Galazka. Alfreda’s parents both immigrated from Poland in 1912. She graduated from high school in 1940 and married Frank Gordon on August 3, 1946...

Lu Ann Patrzalek

Lu Ann Patrzalek

May 11, 2018

Lu Ann (Dean) Patrzalek, age 83, of Leonard passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. Lu Ann was born on September 26, 1934 the daughter of Harold and LaRonda (Scantlen) Dean. Lu Ann married Julius “Chet” Patrzalek on May 14, 1955 in Bryan, Ohio. He preceded Lu Ann in death on April 9, 2010. Lu Ann worked as a...

Richard D. Pfeil

Richard D. Pfeil

May 10, 2018

Richard D. Pfeil, age 77, of Romeo passed away on Thursday May 10, 2018 at Wellbridge of Romeo. Richard was born on September 9, 1940 the son of Joseph and Lucille (Gareau) Pfeil. Richard married Cindy S. Rees on September 26, 1964 at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Utica and she preceded Richard in death on June 1, 2010....

Dale A. Matz

Dale A. Matz

Apr 27, 2018

Dale A. Matz, age 68, a 43 year resident of Washington Township passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 27, 2018. Dale was born February 22, 1950 in Mt Clemens, Michigan, the son of Alvin and Eleanor (Ellis) Matz. He married the former Linda VanDenbrouck on October 7, 1972 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Utica, Michigan. Dale worked for...

Richard High

Richard High

Apr 27, 2018

Richard High, 92 and life long resident of Romeo, MI passed away April 27, 2018 at his home. Richard was a Navy veteran who served at the Great Lake Naval Station in Lake County, IL. He worked as a carpenter and stone mason and later as a Romeo mail carrier for the Post Office when he retired. He was...

Phyllis L. Edgerton

Phyllis L. Edgerton

Apr 25, 2018

Phyllis L. Edgerton, 87 of Washington Township Michigan passed away on April 25, 2018 at Wellbridge of Romeo. Phyllis was born in Pontiac to the late Albert L bond and Hazel (Honeycutt). She married Glenn Edgerton on September 1, 1950. Phyllis enjoyed being a homemaker, sewing, baking and taking care of her family. Phyllis and Glenn had three children...

Michael D Lanier

Michael D Lanier

Apr 25, 2018

Michael D. Lanier, age 48, a lifelong Troy area resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. Michael was born November 27, 1969 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of the late Emil and Connie (Levulis) Lanier. After graduating from Brother Rice High School, Mike accepted a basketball scholarship at UCLA where he...

Edward C. Lester

Edward C. Lester

Apr 24, 2018

Edward C. Lester, (Eddie) age 51 passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 due to complications from a cancer diagnosis. Eddie was born February 2, 1967 in Mt Clemens, MI., the son of Bettie (Murphy) and Robert F. Lester Sr. He was a long time resident of Romeo who graduated from Romeo High School in 1985. He was employed...

Camille Raffa-Dietz

Camille Raffa-Dietz

Apr 20, 2018

DETROIT -- Camille A. Raffa-Dietz died on April 20, 2018 at age 63. Camille A. Raffa-Dietz was born on November 8, 1954 in Detroit, the daughter of Frank T. and Angela (Dom¬inick) Raffa. Camille received her undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in 1982 with honors and en¬tered the University of Mich¬igan Law School, graduating in 1985. She was...

Brett S. Baka

Brett S. Baka

Apr 15, 2018

Brett S. Baka, age 24, a lifelong Shelby Township resident, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home in Sterling Heights, MI. Brett was born July 28, 1993 in Holyoke, Colorado, the son of Christina Baka and Michael Wissinger. After graduating from Henry Ford II High School, Brett was a Gunite Pool installer for many years. When...

Daniella Elena Olvera

Daniella Elena Olvera

Apr 10, 2018

Daniella Elena Olvera beloved infant of Fernando Olvera and Gisella R. Perez met the eyes of Jesus on April 10, 2018, the same day she was born at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.

Marie Tamoshunas

Marie Tamoshunas

Apr 10, 2018

Marie Tamoshunas 62, died April 10, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Marie was born on July 10, 1955 to Edward and Mary (Mitchell) Tamoshunas. She was a resident of Washington Township for 38 years. Marie enjoyed creating her own cards, crocheting, quilting and watching the Detroit Tigers. Marie was survived by her husband of 15 years Brian...

Sheralyn Rae  Jones

Sheralyn Rae Jones

Apr 9, 2018

Sheralyn Rae Jones age 72, passed away on April 9, 2018 in Los Angeles California. Sheralyn was born February 21, 1946 in Celina, Ohio and raised in St. Mary’s, Ohio. In 1964, Sheralyn was crowned “Miss St. Mary’s.” She received her Bachelors Degree from Ohio State University in 1969 and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern...

Anthony J. Sanders

Anthony J. Sanders

Apr 8, 2018

Anthony J. Sanders age 101, passed away on April 8, 2018 at Wellbridge of Romeo. Anthony was born on April 1, 1917 to John and Marta (Czappa). He married the late Jane May (Malonowski) in 1942. Anthony enlisted into the army and served in World War II in May 1942 returning in October 1945. He worked at Chrysler for...