Obituaries

Jul 5, 2023

Jul 5, 2023

Roberta Louise Petz, (“Berta”), adoring wife to husband Thomas Petz and loving mother and grandmother, passed away with her family by her side on July 5, 2023 at age 82, after a long courageous battle with lymphoma and AML. Roberta met Thomas in 1961 while they were both working at General Motors. They fell in love instantly and were...

Jun 27, 2023

Stephen Monroe Chapman

It is with broken hearts, we mourn the sudden death of Stephen Monroe Chapman. On June 27, 2023, Steve left our fallen world to meet his Savior in His heavenly home.

If you knew Steve, you knew his lifelong passions. He was loyal to his faith, family, friends,...

Jun 26, 2023

Robert, ‘Rob’ E Butz, age 64, passed away unexpectedly the evening of June 26, 2023.

Rob was the devoted husband to his wife, Terry (Norris) Butz and father to his daughter, Janessa Brown (David) and his son, Joshua Butz (Jaclyn). He was lovingly known as G-pa to his seven grandchildren- Ryley (20), Cameron (19), Kayden...

Jun 21, 2023

Sharon “Sherry” Ann Cischke, age 74, passed away on June 21, 2023 at Ascension Providence Rochester with her husband by her side. Sherry was born on May 28, 1949, daughter of Frank and Barbara (Merritt) Knorp. Her backyard was a little piece of heaven to her, she loved to care for her garden and flowers. Sherry had a wonderful...

Jun 16, 2023

John D. Grapentine, age 71 a longtime resident of Washington Twp. passed away on June 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born on March 26, 1952 the son of William & Rachel (Hyypio). On August 2, 1975 he married Wanda. John owned a business called Grapentine Floor Surfacing for many years, and now his...

Jun 14, 2023

Neal O’Brien, Age 73, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, at his home in Romeo,Michigan. Neal grew up in Detroit, as the youngest of eight children and a friend to many. He enjoyed golf, reading, and most of all making people laugh. He was a “Big Guy” with a big heart, who loved to tell a...

Jun 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mike Pelto

August 14, 1946 - June 11, 2023

Mike Pelto, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, cherished friend, and esteemed Air Force veteran, passed away on June 11, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and bravery. Born on August 14, 1946, Mike's life was a...

Jun 11, 2023

Carol Loraine Phillips, born on December 7, 1929 and passed away from natural causes on June 11, 2023 at 93 years of age. Carol was married to her beloved Russell on November 25, 1950 and they enjoyed married life together for 70 years. Their marriage was blessed with 2 children, Gail and Gary.

Carol loved...

Jun 9, 2023

Donald Robert Miller, age 87, a lifelong Romeo area resident, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Donald was born September 3, 1935 in Detroit, the son of Donald Peter and Helen (MacDonald) Miller. He married Yvonne Yurenka 67 years ago in 1956 at St. Clement Catholic Church, Romeo. After...

Jun 9, 2023

Gerold Dean Ramsey, age 69, passed at his house in Ira Township, Michigan on Friday, June 9, 2023. Gerold was born November 26, 1953 in Sneedville, TN., the son of Franklin and Mable (Carroll) Ramsey and later moved to Michigan where he began his career as a sheet metal model maker. On September 2, 1972, he married Sabrina Turner...

Jun 2, 2023

Mary Ann Laurain, age 91, a resident of Romeo since 1970, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Mary Ann was born September 19, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Wilfred and Alice Boland. Mary Ann graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School in 1948. In 1953, she married Virgil Laurain...

Jun 2, 2023

Diane Elizabeth Goldun, age 67, of Sterling Heights, passed away on Friday June 2, 2023 at Henry Ford Hospital. Diane was born on April 8, 1956 in Mt Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Vohs) Grunewald. In 1974, she married John Goldun Sr. at St Lawrence Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2008....

May 28, 2023

Marlene Lillian Fletcher, age 88, a lifelong Romeo resident, passed away on May 28, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Hospital. Marlene was born July 31, 1934 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the daughter of John and Jenny (Fallen) Murphy. Marlene married Neil Fletcher on November 26, 1957, and he preceded her in death on May 30, 1995. Marlene loved painting, gardening,...

May 21, 2023

Irene Minnie Germonprez, age 88, of Bruce Twp, MI, passed away at home with family by her side. Irene was born in Richmond, MI, on November 6, 1934, daughter of Hilbert and Mabel (Tiedemann) Maedel. Irene worked in payroll at Chrysler Corporation for many years and retired in 1989. Irene was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in...

May 21, 2023

Christina “Tina” Buero, age 66, of Imlay City, passed away on May 21, 2023 in Lapeer County. Tina was born on December 24, 1956, daughter of Walter and Bernice (Symes) Kubicki. Tina was married to the love of her life Bill, for 46yrs. Tina’s passion was her family, she poured her heart and soul into making the lives of...

May 18, 2023

Rudolf “Rudy” Ams, age 77, of Almont, unexpectedly passed away at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital on May 18, 2023. Rudy was born on May 7, 1946, in Linz, Austria, the son of John and Maria (Hryciw) Ams. Rudy was a 1964 graduate of Roseville High School. Rudy attended Michigan Tech, graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering....

May 18, 2023

Clarence E. Kwiatkowski, age 92, a resident of Washington, Michigan since 1969, passed away on May 18, 2023 at home. Clarence was born January 21, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Francis J. and Helen (Jankoviak) Kwiatkowski. Clarence married Patricia Emily Gavlick on June 20, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2020. Clarence worked in...

May 18, 2023

Jack Phillion, age 61, of Shelby Township, Michigan passed away on May 18th, 2023. He was born April 22, 1962, in Grand Rapids Michigan to Bruce and Mary Lou Phillion.

Jack grew up in Newaygo Michigan where he attended and graduated from Newaygo High School. He then attended Michigan Tech University earning his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering...

May 17, 2023