Obituaries

Gertrude A. Fitzwilson

Gertrude A. Fitzwilson

May 18, 2012

Gertrude Fitzwilson, age 89, a seven year resident of Washington Twp. died peacefully at her home on May 18, 2012. She married William R. Fitzwilson on June 5, 1946 in Wilmington, Delaware. Gertrude loved making houses into homes, taking care of children, and helping people. She is survived by her husband William of Washington Twp.. Sons William R. Fitzwilson...

Katherine L. Schwartzkopf

Katherine L. Schwartzkopf

May 14, 2012

Katherine Schwartzkopf, age 30, formerly of Dryden/Almont, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012 in Alexandria, Virginia. Katherine was born April 2, 1982 in Mt Clemens, the daughter of Tina (Malburg) Fogler and David Schwartzkopf. Katherine attended Dryden Schools and then moved to Almont where she graduated in 2000. After graduating from Almont, Kate earned her Bachelor’s Degree in...

Roman L. Wesolowski

Roman L. Wesolowski

May 10, 2012

Roman L. Wesolowski, age 91, a 39 year resident of Romeo and formerly from Warren, MI., passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his home. Roman was born August 1, 1920 in Warren, MI., the son of Lawrence and Paulina Wesolowski. He married the former Giovanniani Rimi on June 12, 1954 in Fair Haven, Michigan. Roman served in...

David R. Butterfield

David R. Butterfield

May 7, 2012

David R. Butterfield, age 50 of Allenton passed away on May 7, 2012 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. David was born on September 20, 1961 in Almont Michigan son of Roy and Marilyn Butterfield. David loved to hunt, fish, and was an avid gardener. He graduated from Romeo High School in 1979. One of his favorite things to do...

Dave Gibson

Dave Gibson

May 4, 2012

C. David Gibson of Washington Twp. passed away on May 4, 2012 peacefully at his home. He was born on September 2, 1954 in Almont Michigan. Dave married Patricia Falker on June 1, 1985. He was an avid bowler and golfer. One of his favorite things to do was to make people laugh. He is survived by his wife...

Timothy B. Tatarsky

Timothy B. Tatarsky

May 4, 2012

Timothy Tatarsky, age 56 of Metamora, passed away on Friday May 4, 2012 at Lapeer Mclaren Hospital. Timothy was born on September 13, 1955 in Detroit Michigan. Timothy loved Jesus, boating, and Elvis. He was an avid weight lifter and enjoyed cheering on the local Detroit sports teams. Timothy is survived by his wife Collen of Metamora. His daughter...

Bob J. Dupont

Bob J. Dupont

Apr 16, 2012

Bob J. Dupont, age 66, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Bob was born June 26, 1945 in Mt Clemens, the son of Jules and Yulah (Smith) Dupont. Bob married the former Linda McVicar on December 2, 1967 at the First Congregational Church in Romeo. After serving in...

Donna M. Sieweke

Donna M. Sieweke

Apr 12, 2012

Donna M. Sieweke, age 83, of Romeo, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Donna was born September 12, 1928, the daughter of Albert and Edith (Rowley) Teller of Ray Township. She married Marvin W. Sieweke who was preceded in death in May, 2000. Donna worked for many years winding fishing rods, and providing childcare in her home. She...

Ruby D. Murphy

Ruby D. Murphy

Apr 2, 2012

Ruby Murphy, age 89, passed away on April 2, 2012 at “My Home” in Lapeer, MI. Ruby was born in Philadelphia, MS on July 24, 1922. She married William Murphy in 1940. Ruby worked for the United States Post Office for many years. She was an avid quilter and very involved in her church North Goodland Baptist Church. Ruby...

Beverly J. Degrendel

Beverly J. Degrendel

Mar 31, 2012

Beverly J. DeGrendel, age 81, a 2 1/2 year resident of Sterling Heights and formerly from the Fort Gratiot/Romeo area, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at St John-Macomb Hospital in Warren, MI. Beverly was born December 28, 1930 in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Fern Everett. She married Raymond F. DeGrendel on May 10, 1952 at...

Mary M. Hill

Mary M. Hill

Mar 29, 2012

Mary M. Hill, age 87, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at McLaren-Macomb Hospital in Mt Clemens. Mary was born December 30, 1924 in Baldwin, Michigan, the daughter of Angus and Anists (Bradford) McLeod. She has been married to Warren Hill for 59 years. Mary worked as an elementary teacher in both the...

Jonathan L. Eckhardt

Jonathan L. Eckhardt

Mar 22, 2012

Jonathan L. Eckhardt, age 48, a 8 year resident of Addison Twp., and formerly from Oxford/Lake Orion, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at McLaren-Oakland Hospital in Pontiac. Jon was born June 29, 1963 in Port Huron, the son of Ray L. and Betty-Lou (Esther) Eckhardt. For the last 7 years, Jon worked as an Operations Manager for...

Dean B. Teller

Dean B. Teller

Mar 13, 2012

Dean B. Teller, age 74, a lifelong Northern Macomb County resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at McLaren-Macomb Hospital in Mt Clemens. Dean was born at the family farm in Ray Township on February 27, 1938, the son of Albert and Edith (Rowley) Teller. Dean, along with his sons, were the founders/owners of “Teller Excavating” in Ray...

Dennis D. Grace

Dennis D. Grace

Feb 24, 2012

Dennis D. Grace, of Romeo, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Dennis was born in Detroit on April 22, 1938, the son of Cornelius and Dorothy (Ebel) Grace. He married the former Anne Saye on March 11, 1961 at St Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Pointe, Michigan. On December 15, 1960, just before...

Ann Bristol

Ann Bristol

Feb 22, 2012

Ann Bristol, age 58, a resident of Almont/Bruce Township since 1976, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at her home after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Ann was born February 13, 1954 in Detroit, the daughter of Rio D. and Barbara (Balog) DellaMora. She married Charles (Chuck) Bristol on April 3, 1976 at St Mary’s of...

Iris Ann Baade

Iris Ann Baade

Feb 21, 2012

Iris Ann Baade, age 60, a resident of Lake Wales Florida since 1995, and previously from Emmett, MI., and Romeo, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in Florida. Iris was born May 19, 1951 in Mt Clemens, the daughter of Lyman and Mary (Mihaiu) Baade. Iris worked as a seamstress for Ford Motor Company for many years before...

Frank Thomas Raffa

Frank Thomas Raffa

Feb 17, 2012

Frank Thomas Raffa, age 94, a 40 year resident of Washington Township and formerly from Detroit, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Rochester. Frank was born July 15, 1917 in Elmora, PA., the son of Carmelo and Antonia (Ferrara) Raffa. He was married for 70 years to Angela Dominick whom he wed on...

Rick D. Greathouse

Rick D. Greathouse

Feb 16, 2012

Rick Greathouse, age 64 passed away on February 16, 2012 at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. Rick was born in Windber, Pennsylvania on February 12, 1948. He was a tool and die maker at Chrysler for 26 years. His hobbies included hunting all over North America, wood working, and being an avid marksman and archer. Rick is survived by his...

Neva J. Throop

Neva J. Throop

Feb 7, 2012

Neva J. Throop, age 89, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Tuesday, February 7 at the Welcome Home Adult Foster Care in St Clair, Michigan. Neva was born November 30, 1922 in Romeo, the daughter of Helmuth and Flora (Farley) Ebeling. She married Donald R. Throop on January 15, 1943 and he preceded her in death on...

Charles Vito Zichichi

Charles Vito Zichichi

Feb 4, 2012

Charles Vito Zichichi passed away on February 4, 2012 with his family by his side. He died from injuries sustained while doing what he loved most, flying his power glider. Chuck was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 5, 1933 the son of Vito and Josephine (Agosta) Zichichi. He attended Aero Mechanics School as well as Pershing High School...

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