All Obituaries

Judith Ann Tonkovich, 81, of Richmond, passed away at home Monday, June 14, 2021. Judy was born January 23, 1940 to the late Arthur and Margaret Fistler. Loving wife of the late John Tonkovich; cherished mother of Connie Fidler (Randy), Martin (Pam) Tonkovich, Robert (Rachel) Kaatz, Randy (Tammy) Kaatz, Rochelle (Mark) Hutcheson, Rory (Debbie) Kaatz, Renee (Dan) Sparby and Rhonda (Ken) Hutchins; caring grandmother of Tina (Ken) Precour, Matthew Tonkovich, Bob (Debbie) and David (Kelly)...

Douglas Wayne Olson, 78, of Casco, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 10, 2021 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Doug was born in Dallas, Wisconsin on September 20, 1942 to the late Arden and Lois Olson. Loving husband of Susan Olson; caring father of Mark Olson and Melissa (Greg) Mickelson; cherished grandfather of Ryan and Noah Mickelson. Preceded in death by his daughter, Kristen Olson and brother, Larry Olson. Doug loved making memories with family, especially with his grandsons.  He...

Ceola M. Stevenson, 95, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021 at Blue Water Hospice Home. She died one month shy of her 96th birthday. She was born July 14, 1925 in the family home in St. Clair, Michigan to Joseph and Mary Lively. She was married to Albert D. Stevenson from 1957 until his passing in 1989. Ceola grew up with many enjoyable memories of time spent with her numerous aunts, uncles and cousins from both the Brown and Lively families. She favored frequent trips to the Brown...

Constance Marie Jeffries, 77, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 7, 2021. Connie was born December 4, 1943 to the late Melvin and Genevieve Austin. Cherished mother of Linda (Steve) Socia, LeAnn (Ken) Daugherty and William (Amy) Jeffries; loving grandmother of Scott (Ashley), Harry, Lauren, Kevin (Ashley), Larissa, Koen, Alexis, Kirk (Brittany), Jennifer (Joe), Jonathan and BreAnn; great grandmother of Harper, Addison, Kylie, Katelyn, Kayden, Kelsey, Niko, Jacelyn,...

Virginia (Gontarek) Neuner, 87, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a prolonged illness, on May 31, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Michigan. Virginia was born November 11, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Josephine and Roman Gontarek. Virginia and Charles were blessed with four children: Jean (Patrick) Finney, Janet (Stephen - deceased) Gottler, Theodore Neuner (deceased) and Dr. Thomas (Laura) Neuner. Virginia and Charlie had 10 grandchildren: ...

Susan Joy Breijak, 59, of Clinton Twp., passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Susan was born August 9, 1961 to Henry and laura Vanderlin. Loving wife of Mark Breijak; caring mother of Michele (John) Rzeszutek and Jason Breijak; cherished grandmother of Charlie, Sam and Benji. Also, survived by her brothers, Don, Steve and Ron Vanderlinden. Susan enjoyed gardening, rescuing animals, flea markets, antiquing and walking. Funeral Service will be 12:00 p.m. with a...

Raymond Guy Dickenson III, of Lenox, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. Ray was born September 9, 1958 to Raymond and Alice Dickenson. Ray is survived by his wife, Marlene Dickenson, daughters, Alexa and Tiffany Dickenson, brothers, Glenn and Allen (Michele) Dickenson, sister, Brenda (Keven) Lee, 16 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and nephews. Ray loved everything about cars. He enjoyed racing, playing with slot car tracks, going to the beach, watching movies...

Mary Ann Cecilia Britt, 76, of Novi, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 15, 2021. Mary Ann was born August 30, 1944 to the late Paul and Rose Nemeth. Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Rozanne (Tony) Buhagiar and Jennifer (Todd) Kermaghan, grandchildren, Ralph (Amanda), Patrick (Valerie), Anthony and Adam (Ashley), great grandchildren, Penelope and Benjamin and her dog, Sammy. Preceded in death by her husband, James Britt and daughter, Annette Guitar. She loved animals and enjoyed...

Francis (Frank) Edgar Bartell, 88, passed away May 12, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1932 in St. Clair to the late Edward and M. Hazel Bartell. Frank married Donna Hollis on March 19, 1955 in Columbus, Michigan. Frank lived his entire life on his family’s Columbus Township farmland, sharing his gift of caring for animals and raising plants with many. He began his career in the grain elevator business in 1951 at the Richmond Farmers Elevator and retired in 2003 from Eastern Michigan...

On May 11, 2021, Keith Cardwell of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully. Keith was born September 19, 1933 in Richmond, VA. He graduated from John Marshall High School and received his first bachelor’s degree in history, with a minor in journalism, from the University of Richmond in 1955. He proudly completed two years of service for the U.S. Military and worked at the Pentagon library. Keith raised his two sons, Timothy and Patrick, in Virginia. He spoke fondly of being involved with his...