All Obituaries

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...

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Paul James Vermeesch, 71, of Lenox, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Paul was born August 10, 1949 to the late Henry and Cecelia Vermeesch. Paul was a life long resident of Richmond. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, a past member of Soil Conservation, Michigan Milk Producers Association, St Augustine Parish Council and many farming associations. He is survived by his brother, Mel (Mary) Vermeesch of Jeddo; sisters, Bernice (Tim) Phariss of Reno, NV and Beverly (Kenneth)...

Barbara Ann Treutle, 78, of Memphis, passed away at Wadhams Creek Senior Community Saturday, April 24, 2021. Barbara was born June 14, 1942 to the late Stanley and Sophie Palka. Beloved wife of Charles Treutle for 59 years; caring mother of David (Claudine) Treutle and Heather (James) Swartz; special grandmother of T.J. (Jenna) Rinke, Dylan Rinke, Sydnee Swartz, Noah Treutle, Skylar Swartz, Kyra Swartz, Gabriel Treutle and Isabelle Treutle; great grandmother of Liam and Wyatt Rinke. Preceded...

Robert Michael Thomas, 66, of Richmond, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Robert was born June 19, 1954 to the late Robert and Pamela Thomas. Beloved husband of Susan Thomas and cherished father of Krystal Thomas. Also, survived by his brother, Randy Thomas, brother and sister-in-law’s, Tom (Charlene), Fred (Bridgette), Gene (Nancy), John (Sandy) and Donna Shuboy and Chuck LaTour. Preceded in death by his brother, Art Thomas and sister-in-law, Linda...

Paul Edward Glazer, 71, of Columbus Twp., passed away at Ascension St. John Hospital Sunday, April 18, 2021. Paul was born to the late Robert and Ruth Glazar. Paul is survived by his wife, Araina Glazar, children, James (Jessica), David (Jennie) Glazar and Jessica (Steven) Fall, grandchildren, Jonathan, Alicia, Candice, Deacon, Piper, Jordyn, Warner, McKenzie, Autumn, Trenton and Sarah, siblings, Debbie (Larry) Schumacher, Pat (Ed) Berry and David (Nancy) Glazar. Paul proudly served his...

Caryl Joanne Pagels, 81, passed away on April 12, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Richmond. She was the loving daughter of the late Martin Struhar and Mary Viscosi and was born on July 20, 1939. Caryl graduated from Macomb Community College and shared her love and caring as a Registered Nurse for thirty years. She was the loving wife of Ronald Pagels for 43 years and the caring mother of Gina (Joe) Fanelli, Anton (Beth) Suarez, Matthew Suarez, Rick (Minyi) Pagels, Shannon...

Daniel Roy Ryall, 59, of Columbus Township, passed away unexpectedly, April 6, 2021. Dan was born September 19, 1961 to John (Jean) Ryall and Shirley (Carl) Dobberowsky. Cherished father of Melissa (Michael) DiFalco and Erin (Kevin) Santo; special grandfather of Adalyn and Josephine Santo (More lovingly known as Goose & Maverick). He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon (Chris) Shinska, Donna (Michael) Poppe, Mary (Blake) Dorris and Michael (Tammy) Ryall. Dan chose to live his life...