Obituaries

Sophie Tsafaroff

Sophie Tsafaroff

Feb 11, 2014

Sophie Tsafaroff, age 87, a resident of Romeo since 1992 and previously of California, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Sanctuary at Bellbrook in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Sophie was born March 17, 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of Chris and Zoia (Kostonoff) Shamanduroff. She was married to Thomas Tsafaroff on April 27, 1947 in Toronto, Canada...

Doris V. Watterson

Doris V. Watterson

Feb 7, 2014

Doris V. Watterson, age 94, a resident of Washington Township since 1940, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Doris was born March 25, 1919 in South Lyon, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Lulla (Prentice) Randal. She married Willard (Bill) Watterson on November 7, 1940 in Lapeer, Michigan. She worked...

Vonda M. Weaver

Vonda M. Weaver

Jan 24, 2014

Vonda M. Weaver, age 77 a lifelong Romeo resident, passed away on Friday January 24, 2014 at her home. Vonda was born on August 22, 1936 the daughter of Howard and Helen (Phillips) Thorman. She married Dean Weaver on April 26, 1958 at St. John Lutheran Church Romeo, Michigan. Vonda was a cook for Romeo Community schools for 20...

Newell Francis Bentley Jr.

Newell Francis Bentley Jr.

Jan 19, 2014

Newell Francis Bentley Jr., age 74, a 46 year resident of Livonia, MI passed away on January 19, 2014. Newell was born on April 6, 1939 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Newell and Jane (Rose) Bentley. He married Margaret Sweeney on July 13, 1968 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Romeo, Michigan. Newell( Beve, Francis, Bevo) loved playing...

Gertrude "Gertie" Tucker

Gertrude "Gertie" Tucker

Jan 13, 2014

Gertrude “Gertie” Tucker, age 76, of Romeo, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Gertie was born October 31, 1937 in Utica, MI, the daughter of Lawrence and Catherine (Christian) Rinke. She married Richard Tucker on May 25, 1957 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Romeo. She was a secretary for Fisher Body at...

Carol M. Herlein

Carol M. Herlein

Jan 13, 2014

Carol M. Herlein, age 77 a 11 year resident of Washington Twp. and formerly from Romeo passed away on January 13, 2014 at her home. Carol was born on Oct. 9, 1936, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Kramer) Homfeld. She married George Herlein on Sept. 2, 1955 in Muskegon Michigan. Carol along with her family were long time...

Betty M. Rettell

Betty M. Rettell

Jan 8, 2014

Betty M. Rettell, age 82, of Washington Twp. passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2014 at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Rochester Hills, MI. Betty was born on August 25, 1931 the daughter of Leonza amd Gladys (Walker) Tipton. She was a wonderful mother and loved to garden. Betty also volunteered for O.P.C. and Meals on Wheels. Betty is survived...

Norman "George" Dellinger

Norman "George" Dellinger

Jan 8, 2014

Norman E. (George) Dellinger, age 81, a resident of Washington Township for 50 years passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his home. George was born November 12, 1932 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Charles Norman and Mary Alice (Pilgrim) Dellinger. Norman married Geraldine Miller on May 12, 1956 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Detroit and...

Dr. Mitchell W. Jabczenski, Jr.

Dr. Mitchell W. Jabczenski, Jr.

Jan 5, 2014

Dr. Mitchell W. Jabczenski, Jr., age 84, a 15 year resident of Richmond and formerly from Romeo, passed away at his home on January 5, 2014. Mitchell was born March 6, 1929 in Detroit, the son of Mitchell Sr. and Stella (Bromirski) Jabczenski. He married Mary Ann Randazzo on May 26, 1951 at St Florian’s Catholic Church in Hamtramck....

Donna F. Macleod

Donna F. Macleod

Jan 4, 2014

Donna F. MacLeod, 86, of Attica, and formerly of Romeo, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born August 24, 1927 in Vassar, the daughter of Floyd and Mildred (Richards) Moore.  On June 21, 1947, she married Richard MacLeod at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Romeo and he preceded her in death on September 14, 2007....

Barbara J. Alfonsi

Barbara J. Alfonsi

Jan 1, 2014

Barbara J. Alfonsi, age 78, of Romeo and a 10 year resident of Gaylord, Michigan passed away on January 1, 2014 at St. John Hospital-Detroit. Barbara was born on August 31, 1935 in Hancock, M.D. the daughter of John and Florence (Shives) Eddy. Barbara loved to do crafts , camp, travel, and cook. She loved to paint and was...

Edna M. Ellis

Edna M. Ellis

Dec 30, 2013

Edna M. Ellis, a 58 year resident of Washington Township, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013 at her home. Edna was born May 18, 1916 in Bell Haven, Virginia, the son of Leonard Bagwell and Lillian P.(Wilson) Mason. She married William Ellis on October 21, 1950 and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1999. Edna worked...

Dorothy L. Hamilton

Dorothy L. Hamilton

Dec 27, 2013

Dorothy L. Hamilton, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Continuing Care Center of Romeo. Dorothy was born August 31, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Al and Lucille (Vernier) Block. Dorothy worked for many years as an office manager for National Expo. Dorothy is survived by her children: Bob (Mary Ellen) Hamilton &...

Noella D. Moeller

Noella D. Moeller

Dec 25, 2013

Noella D. Moeller, age 81, a resident of Romeo since 1988 and formerly from Clinton Township, passed away on Christmas Day, 2013 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Noella was born February 8, 1932 in Detroit, the daughter of Jonas and Bertha (Verhelst) Werbrouck. She married Ernest Moeller in June of 1950 in Detroit. Noella was an avid...

Lawrence J. Godfryd

Lawrence J. Godfryd

Dec 25, 2013

Lawrence J. Godfryd, age 76, a resident of Sterling Heights since 1978, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Campbell House in Addison Township, Michigan. Lawrence was born October 3, 1937 in Detroit, the son of Walter and Mary Ann (Schemansky) Godfryd. He graduated from the University of Detroit High School in 1956 and then graduated from...

Gladys M. Verellen

Gladys M. Verellen

Dec 24, 2013

Gladys M. Verellen, age 91, a lifelong Washington Township resident, passed away at Medi-Lodge of Richmond, MI. on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Gladys was born April 27, 1922 in Washington DC., the daughter of Theodore & Edna (Roles) Paulios. Along with her family they were longtime fruit growers in the area. Upon retirement, Gladys enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking, and...

Alida M. Blasius

Alida M. Blasius

Dec 17, 2013

Alida M. Blasius age 76 of Washington Township and previously from Royal Oak passed away on December 17, 2013 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Alida was born August 27, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. She married Harold on April 25, 1959. Alida loved pottery, volunteering at the food bank and the hospital for many years. She drove a school bus for...

Richard A. Schoenherr

Richard A. Schoenherr

Dec 14, 2013

Richard A. Schoenherr, age 75, a lifelong Macomb County resident, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township after a short illness. Dick was born March 29, 1938 in Warren, MI., the son of James & Mildred (Distelrath) Schoenherr. He married the former Sandra (White/Sadaj) in 1960 at St Clement Catholic Church...

Norbert R. Campbell

Norbert R. Campbell

Nov 30, 2013

Norbert R. Campbell, age 61, a 28 year Washington Township resident and formerly of Armada passed away on Saturday November 30, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Norbert was born in Highland Park on October 14, 1952 the son of Anthony and Mildred (Halmich). Norbert loved to eat but his true passion was farming where he worked for forty...

Rosilee M. Warden

Rosilee M. Warden

Nov 26, 2013

Rosilee M. Warden, age 82, a 46 year resident of Addison Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Rosilee was born August 12, 1931 in Grand Blanc, MI., the daughter of John and Agnes (Fisher) Granger. She married Carl Warden and he preceded her in death in 1974. Rosilee worked in...