Obituaries

John Tonkovich

Mar 13, 2021

John Tonkovich, 88, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Medilodge of Richmond. John was born August 4, 1932 to the late John and Anna Tonkovich. Cherished husband of Judith Tonkovich; loving father of Connie Fidler (Randy), Martin (Pam) Tonkovich, Robert (Rachel) Kaatz, Randy (Tammy) Kaatz, Rochelle (Mark) Hutcheson, Rory (Debbie) Kaatz, Renee (Dan) Sparby and Rhonda...

Helen Rosemary Thomas

Mar 9, 2021

Helen Rosemary Thomas, 86, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Medilodge of Richmond. Helen was born September 30, 1934 to the late Clarence and Marie Nugent. Loving wife of the late Allen Thomas; caring mother of Michael (Cynthia), David and Patrick (Colleen) Thomas; special grandmother of Christopher, Shannon (Tyler) LaFountain, Robert (Jenny), Jessica (Brad) Bertlan, Jacob...

John Michael Kocher

Mar 3, 2021

John Michael Kocher, 53, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. John was born November 18, 1967 to John and Lana Kocher. Beloved husband of Carole Kocher; cherished father of Alexandra and Elizabeth. Also, survived by his step-mother, Kathleen Kocher, brother, Joe Kocher and nephew’s, Jasper and Logan. John had been the elementary...

Judith Marie Fryer

Feb 25, 2021

Judith Marie Fryer journey while living ended on 2/25/21 in East Lansing, MI.  She was born on 10/3/47 to Jack and Elsie (Daniels) Fryer as youngest daughter in St. Clair Mi.  She grew up and graduated from Richmond High School, Richmond, MI.  Judith is a member of Fraternity of Eagles and has enjoyed worshipful fellowship with the Salvation Army,...

Andrew Scott Hampton

Feb 25, 2021

Andrew Hampton born December 7th, 1927 passed peacefully on February 25th, 2021.  Andrew's wife of sixty years, Elodie Hampton predeceased him on December 7th, 2008.  Andrew is survived by his children, Gary, Bob and Gregg Hampton.

No Service at this time.

Walter Krupa

Feb 23, 2021

Walter Krupa, 105, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Wadhams Creek Senior Community. Walter was born May 9, 1915 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, to the late John and Anastazia Krupa. In 1925 Walter moved to Sandwich, Ontario, Canada. In 1926 they moved to New Haven, Michigan. As a boy he worked hard at nearby farms. He managed to...

Vera Lucille Ernst

Feb 18, 2021

Vera L. Ernst of Richmond passed quietly into the peace of our Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021 surrounded by family. The youngest daughter of Bernard (Ben) and Cynthia Niebauer, Vera was born October 3, 1925 in Richmond. She joined the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II and graduated from the St. Joseph Hospital Nursing Program in Mt. Clemens...

Richard Emanuel Cousino

Feb 14, 2021

Richard Emanuel Cousino, 79, of Columbus Township, passed away at home, Sunday, February 14, 2021. Richard was born October 6, 1941 to the late Emanuel and Martha Cousino. Beloved husband of Linda (Friedel) Cousino; caring father of Mark (Patricia) Cousino, Scott (Kristen) Cousino, Anne (James) Korfas and Christopher (Kristyn) Cousino; cherished grandfather of Vanessa, Halle, Leah, Cole, Ella, Connor, Avery,...

Denise Frances Janowack

Feb 13, 2021

No Service at this time

Shirley Ann Maurin

Feb 5, 2021

Shirley Maurin, 72, of Macomb, courageously fought the good fight --ultimately succumbing on February 5, 2021 with her loving husband and children at her side. Shirley was born August 9, 1948 to the late Lawrence and Mae Rose Ottenbacher. Beloved wife of Michael Maurin, to whom she has been married for 50 years, and together for 54. Loving Mother of...

Edward Willis Wilkowski

Jan 31, 2021

No Service at this time.

Ted Leonard Siarkowski

Jan 29, 2021

A Memorial will be held at a later date.

Shirlee Marie Marsack

Jan 20, 2021

Shirlee Marie Marsack, 73, of Fort Gratiot, formerly of Richmond, passed away at Blue Water Lodge on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Shirlee was born April 29, 1947 to the late Bruce and Mildred Chisnell. Shirlee married her late husband, Francis "Bud" Marsack Jr. on September 26, 1970 in St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond. Although shirlee never had any children...

Katherine Ann Anderson

Jan 19, 2021

Katherine Ann Anderson, 77, of Chesterfield Twp., passed away at home Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Katherine was born September 11, 1943 to the late Irvin and Anna Holwedel. Loving mother of Kelley (Danny) Doktor and Natalie (Steve) Loria; special grandmother of John (Maddie Fox) and Joe (Katie Hoegter) Doktor, Stephanie (Joe) Sepienza, Daniel (Amber) Loria and Jacquelyn Loria (Danny Davis)...

Janet Rose Heffron

Jan 16, 2021

Janet Rose Heffron, 79, of Mussey Twp., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, January 16, 2021. Janet was born April 11, 1941 to the late Carl and Lucille DeSmyter. Beloved wife of the late James Heffron; cherished mother of David, Scott and James Heffron and Lisa (Scott) Vaden; caring grandmother of Amanda, Tiffany and Courtney; great grandmother...

Verna Lillian Esther Teska

Jan 16, 2021

Verna Lillian Teska, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Mt. Clemens. She was born on August 5, 1921, in Waldenburg, Michigan, to the late John and Emma Kuechenmeister Rewoldt. She married Raymond Teska on August 11, 1962, in Richmond. Mrs. Teska was a long-time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Richmond, MI. Verna's faith was...

Richard Gordon Silver

Jan 11, 2021

Richard Gordon Silver, 73, of Columbus Twp., passed away unexpectedly, January 11, 2021. Richard was born August 7, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Richard is preceded in death by his Loving wife, Linda. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Ambur) Silver and Kyle (Brittnee) Silver, and grandchildren, Emmett, Brody, Parker and Hudson. Richard loved the outdoors and spending time with...

Dorothy Helen Murphy

Jan 2, 2021

Memorial will take place at a later date.

James Harlo Braun

Dec 30, 2020

James Harlo Braun, 93, passed peacefully on December 30, 2020. James was born July 3, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late George and Martha Braun. Loving husband of the late Margaret (Ruff) Braun; cherished father of Susan (James) Schulz, Dorothy (John) Clark, Sandra (David) Moore, and Debra Fuerstenau; grandfather of 16, great grandfather of 25 and 1 great, great...

Erika Elizabeth Krueger

Dec 29, 2020

Erika Elizabeth Krueger, 92, of Riley Twp., peacefully passed at home Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Erika was born on December 15, 1928, in Newark, New Jersey to the late William and Elizabeth Huth. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Donald R. Krueger; caring mother of Jonathan Krueger, Constance (Benjamin) D'Anna, Martin (Cynthia) Krueger, Monica (Steve) Slesinski, Cindy Krueger, and Katharine...