Obituaries

Sueann M. Jones

Sueann M. Jones

Dec 13, 2016

Sueann M. Jones, age 79,a resident of Romeo since 1958, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Sue was born January 21, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Merton and Vera (Marybelle) Ford. While attending Central Michigan University, she met the love of her life Bob Jones on a blind date,...

James K. Beltz

James K. Beltz

Nov 29, 2016

Jim Beltz, age 69, a resident of Washington Township, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Jim was born on January 29, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Carl and Nanette Beltz. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shirley (Rowland) Beltz, his son Barry, his daughter Carin (Jonathan) Yates, granddaughter Ellery Ann...

Mary Ellen Tabar

Mary Ellen Tabar

Nov 21, 2016

Mary Ellen Tabar, age 74, a resident of Washington Township, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Crittenton Hospial in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Mary Ellen was born November 3, 1942 in Lexington, Michigan the daughter of William Harvey McMillan and Ellen (Heilig) Matthews. She married Peter Tabar on June 11, 1966 at St Dennis Catholic Church in Lexington,...

Kenneth G. Nagy

Kenneth G. Nagy

Nov 11, 2016

Kenneth G. Nagy, age 67, a resident of Dryden/Almont since 1979, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Kenneth was born August 9, 1949 in Detroit, the son of Carl and Rose (Simon) Nagy. He married Claudia Sanborn, the love of his life, in 1984 at the Church of Christ...

Robert Martin Starr

Robert Martin Starr

Nov 11, 2016

Rob was born in Angola Indiana to Robert and Kathleen (Martin) Starr. He left this Earth at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a lengthy illness. He graduated from Romeo High School and Hope College, Holland. Rob was a talented artist and graphic designer. He volunteered for the Macomb Literary Partners teaching English as a second language and enjoyed solving...

Frank "Ace" L. Cudillo

Frank "Ace" L. Cudillo

Nov 10, 2016

Frank L. Cudillo, age 100, a Romeo resident since 1940, passed away on November 10, 2016 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He was born on May 16, 1916 in Arizona and graduated from Chadsey High School. Frank attended Wayne State University where he was an all American football player where he played from 1937-1941. To read more about his Athletic...

Lonnie D. Zemke

Lonnie D. Zemke

Nov 6, 2016

Lonnie D. Zemke, age 66, a resident of Ray Township for over 30 years, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Lonnie was born in Caro, Michigan on February 4, 1950, the son of the late Arthur E. and the late Agnes R. (Kreiner) Zemke. After graduating from Romeo High...

Joseph A. Nichols

Joseph A. Nichols

Nov 1, 2016

Joseph A. Nichols, age 92, a resident of Romeo/Rochester since 2008 and previously from Walterboro, SC., Frankfort, MI., and Southfield/Detroit, passed away on Nov 1 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Joseph was born October 31, 1924 in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Arthur D. and Esther (Mangelson) Nichols. He married the former Pauline Barbara Lealand in 1950...

Eugene B.  Keitz

Eugene B. Keitz

Nov 1, 2016

Eugene B. Keitz, age 83 a 36 year resident of Almont passed away on November 1, 2016 at Wellbridge of Romeo. Eugene was born on July 11, 1933 the son of Barney and Stella (Chrzanowski). After completing high school Eugene joined the Army where he was in the 101st Airborne during the Koren War. On November 16, 1957 he...

Wanda Jadwiga Tabatowski

Wanda Jadwiga Tabatowski

Oct 30, 2016

Wanda Jadwiga Tabatowski, 88, died Sunday morning, October 30, 2016 at the Sanctuary of Bellbrook Nursing Facility in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She was born in Detroit on July 29, 1928, to Franciszek and Katarzyna (née Caba) Makowski. She was married to Thomas Edward Tabatowski from 1948 until his sudden passing in 1967. Wanda spent many years working as a...

Laird "Junior" Kenneth James Butler

Laird "Junior" Kenneth James Butler

Oct 28, 2016

Laird “Junior” Kenneth James Butler, age 23, passed away on or after October 28, 2016. He was born on January 25, 1993, the son of Edward and Audra. Laird loved animals and fish. He was known to be a jokester and was also very caring and funny. Laird is survived by his parents Edward and Audra of Warren, daughter...

Claude J. Ruckman

Claude J. Ruckman

Oct 26, 2016

Claude J. Ruckman, age 91, a 42 year resident of the Romeo area passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Claude was born June 18, 1925 in McCallsburg, Iowa, the son of Claude T. and Carrie (Norcross) Ruckman. He married the former Norma Jean Green in Steamboat Rock, Iowa on...

Andrew "Andy" M. Mignot

Andrew "Andy" M. Mignot

Oct 25, 2016

Andrew “Andy” M. Mignot, age 45 a lifelong Romeo resident passed away on October 25, 2016. Andy was born on June 11, 1971 the son of James and Lesa (Kaufman). He spent many years at DTE as a Tree Climber and even belonged to the Local 17 I.B.E.W.. He liked his sports and loved being outside. Andy is survived...

Robert "Bobby" A. Heyl

Robert "Bobby" A. Heyl

Oct 17, 2016

Robert “Bobby” A. Heyl, age 41, a 35 year resident of Dryden, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 17, 2016. Bob was born on June 16, 1975, the son of John and Patty (Kemp). Bob served our Country in the United States Army. He loved music, played every instrument, was a hard worker and had a wicked sense of...

Norma J. Hunt

Norma J. Hunt

Oct 9, 2016

Norma J. Hunt, age 76, an eight year resident of Washington Township and previously from the New Baltimore/Detroit area, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. Norma was born in Warren, Michigan, the daughter of Otis and Lela (Lane) Ponder. She married Frank H. Hunt on January 7, 1957 and he preceded her...

Antonia M. Iacono

Antonia M. Iacono

Oct 1, 2016

Antonia M. Iacono, age 30, a lifelong resident of Washington Township and Almont, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Antonia was born December 23, 1985, the daughter of John P. Iacono and Laura Banuelos. After graduating from Romeo High School, Antonia worked at the Almont IGA and Alwardts Market in Washington Township. She enjoyed...

John N. Gruber

John N. Gruber

Sep 26, 2016

John N. Gruber, age 78, a 20 year resident of Romeo passed away at his home on September 26, 2016. He was born on November 7, 1937 in Capac, Michigan. He was owner/operator of Weldex in Roseville for 15 Years. Upon retirement John worked for a company called Experience where he read Blue Print readings for CAD design. He...

James D. Wheeler

James D. Wheeler

Sep 21, 2016

James D. Wheeler, age 79, passed away on September 21, 2016 in Florida. James was born on November 21, 1936, the son of Clyde and Beatrice (Leach) Wheeler. He served for the US Navy on the USS Worcester from 1954 until 1957, and on the USS Midway from 1959 until 1963. James retired in 1999 from the Ford Motor...

Benjamin L. Proctor

Benjamin L. Proctor

Sep 21, 2016

Benjamin L. Proctor, age 74, passed away on September 21, 2016 in Romeo, MI. Benjamin was born on January 24, 1942, the son of Thomas and Edith (Sias) Proctor. He served in the US Navy from August 12, 1959 to January 23, 1965. He was a resident of Romeo, MI since 1974. Benjamin was a custodian for Romeo Schools...

Manuel J. Felix

Manuel J. Felix

Sep 20, 2016

Manuel J. Felix, age 33, a 12 year resident of Attica and formerly from Allenton, MI., passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Lapeer County Regional Hospital. Manuel was born September 27, 1982 in Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico, the son of Isaias and Celia (Huerta) Felix. He married Laura Medrano on May 28, 2004 in Lapeer. After graduating...