Obituaries

Phyllis  Kathleen Winter

Phyllis Kathleen Winter

Feb 27, 2020

Phyllis Kathleen Winter, 91, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Phyllis was born August 29, 1928 to the late Herbert and Grace Hengehold. Companion of Ed Verhelle for 45 years. Loving mother of Beverly (Richard) Hollick-Roberts, Joyce Roberts, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Ren, Kathleen (James) Corwin, Charlotte Winter and Ginger (Michael Micks) Winter; cherished grandmother...

John  Henry Maxwell

John Henry Maxwell

Feb 19, 2020

John Henry Maxwell, 76, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Beloved husband of Marilyn Maxwell; cherished father of John (Sally) Maxwell and Michelle Peretto; special grandfather of Patrick, Eric, Anna and Abigail. Also, survived by his goddaughter and niece Christienne. John loved being with his family and his family always came first. He was...

Patricia Devolder

Patricia Devolder

Feb 8, 2020

Patricia DeVolder, 84, of Richmond Twp., passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 8, 2020. Patricia was born April 22, 1935 to the late Joseph and Sophie Macay. Beloved wife of Oscar "John" DeVolder; caring mother of Victor "Mike" DeVolder, John (Pamnella) DeVolder and Ryan DeVolder; special grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 2. Preceded in death by her daughter...

Richard  Francis Warner

Richard Francis Warner

Feb 2, 2020

Dick (Richard) Francis Warner, 87, of Fair Haven, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Dick was born March 21, 1032 to the late Arthur and Anna Warner. Beloved husband of the late Frances Warner; caring father of Sharon (Michael) Morgott and Raymond Warner; special grandfather of Justin, Andrew and Amanda Morgott, Ethan and Haley Warner. Also,...

Richard  George Kenney

Richard George Kenney

Feb 1, 2020

Richard George Kenney, 71, of Lenox, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Rich was born April 4, 1948 to the late Jack and Lillian Kenney. Rich is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Kaltz-Kenney, children, Dawn, Michael and Mark Kaltz, grandchildren, Owen, Addysen and Collin, brothers, Robert (Dawn) and Gary (Norene) Kenney, and sister, Sharon (Michael)...

James  Donald Engels

James Donald Engels

Jan 9, 2020

James Donald Engels, 80, of Richmond Twp., passed away peacefully January 9, 2020 at Advantage Living Center in Armada. James was born August 28, 1939 to the late John and Marjore Engels. Loving husband of the late Lois Engels; caring father of Mark (Sonia) and Michael (Amy) Engels; cherished grandfather of Zachary and Ronan Engels and Jack Taylor. Also, survived...

Robert  Charles Depoorter

Robert Charles Depoorter

Jan 1, 2020

Robert Charles DePoorter, 90, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Robert was born June 3, 1929 to the late Morris and Alice DePoorter. Beloved husband of Rosalie DePoorter; cherished father of Deborah DePoorter-Berry and Karen (Leon) DePoorter-Locklear; special grandfather of Shannon, Crystal and Mitchel. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Gloria  Ann Werner

Gloria Ann Werner

Dec 22, 2019

Gloria Ann Werner, 78, a forty-year resident of Lenox Twp, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 surrounded by family after a short illness. Mrs. Werner was born April 14, 1941 in Detroit to the late Edward and Matilda (Vlinski) Block. She married Herman Werner in Detroit on August 17, 1963. Gloria worked for several years at the Learner's clothing store in...

Elizabeth  Elise Busch

Elizabeth Elise Busch

Dec 21, 2019

Elizabeth "Beth" Elise Busch, 59, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Leisure Manor. Beth was born May 16, 1960 to the late Robert and Charlotte Bohringer. She married Ivan Busch on September 14, 1990 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Armada. Beth is survived by her husband, Ivan Busch, siblings, Monna (Lloyd) Nieto, Kathy (Spencer) Gettig,...

Robert  Clair Gillem

Robert Clair Gillem

Dec 21, 2019

Robert Clair Gillem, 76, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Ascension River District Hospital. Robert was born June 7, 1943 to the late Clair and Margaret Gillem. Beloved husband of Dianna Gillem; caring father of Curtis, Sherry and Daniel (Michelle) Gillem; special grandfather of Lindsey, Cameron, Chase, Anthony, Daniel and Emma; great grandfather of Gracen. Also,...

Carl  Elton Bauman

Carl Elton Bauman

Dec 20, 2019

Carl Elton Bauman, 85, of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Carl was born August 14, 1934 to the late Elton and Loretta Bauman. Carl is survived by his sister, Ruth Bauman, niece, Stacey (Alan Verschaeve) Bauman, nephew, Jeff Bauman, and great niece, Morgan (Bradley James) Bauman. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby...

Edward  Jerome Kuznia

Edward Jerome Kuznia

Dec 6, 2019

Edward Jerome Kuznia, 81, of Richmond Twp., passed away unexpectedly at McLaren Macomb Hospital Friday, December 6, 2019. Ed was born May 28, 1938 to the late Edward and Irene Kuznia. Loving husband of the late Susan Kuznia; cherished father of Edward (Susan) Kuznia, Laura (Marcus) Young and Nathan (Hannah) Kuznia; special grandfather of Goode, Irvin, Olivia, Maxwell, Myles and...

Mary  Jane Szczerbinski

Mary Jane Szczerbinski

Nov 29, 2019

Mary J. Szczerbinski, 58, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, November 29, 2019. Mary was born October 16, 1961 to the late Marceli and Alfreda Marecki. Beloved wife of Gerard Szczerbinski; cherished mother of Monica (John) Morgan, Katherine (Kasia) (John Ransford) Szczerbinski and Victoria Szczerbinski; caring sister of Richard and Stanley (Katherine) Marecki, Also, survived by her sister-in-law,...

Marie Elizabeth Ann Szyska

Marie Elizabeth Ann Szyska

Nov 19, 2019

Marie Elizabeth Ann Szyska, 98, a lifelong resident of Columbus Twp., passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Marie was born December 7, 1920 in a farm house on Kendall Road. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel Ankrapp. She married Edward Szyska May 27, 1939 in the Richmond Congregational Church. They lived on...

John  Henry Waters

John Henry Waters

Nov 19, 2019

John Henry Waters, 75, of Emmett, passed away at McLaren Port Huron Hospital Tuesday, November 19, 2019. John was born October 5, 1944 to the late Peter and Alma Waters. He is survived by his girlfriend, Lisa Goodin, children, Rene Rowley, Lisa (Mike Horn) Nabozny, Angie (Ben Delorey) Waters and Bradley (Lauren Hercliff) Waters, stepson, Jeremy (Simone) Goodin, grandchildren, Ashley,...

Lucia Marcu

Lucia Marcu

Nov 17, 2019

Lucia Marcu, 81, passed away peacefully at Medilodge of St. Clair Sunday, November 17, 2019. Lucia was born April 24, 1938 to the late Alexandru and Victoria Talaba. Beloved mother of Laurian (Traute) Popa and Lucian (Georgeta) Marcu; caring grandmother of Alice (Thomas) Ladwig, Astrid (Cosmin) Cirstea, Mariachristina Marcu and Alexander (Melanie) Marcu; great grandmother of Lukas and Louis Ladwig...

Jeanette  Helen Orzel

Jeanette Helen Orzel

Nov 4, 2019

Jeanette Helen Orzel, 80, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, November 4, 2019. Jeanette was born June 28, 1939 to the late John and Helen Nykiel. Beloved mother of Debra (Matthew) Diaz, Raymond (Michele) Orzel, Mark (Lisa) Orzel and Laura (David) Long; Caring grandmother of Megan (Rob) Elkins, Thomas and Stephen Diaz. Also, survived by her siblings...

Daniel  Andrew Laing

Daniel Andrew Laing

Oct 14, 2019

Dan was born December 22, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan son of the late Donna (Shaw) Laing and John Laing. He passed away peacefully at his home in Richmond on Monday, October 14, 2019 with his wife Laura by his side. Dan enjoyed boating, the beach, sunshine and warm weather. He was also an avid reader of just about anything. Those...

Donald  Robert Lawrence

Donald Robert Lawrence

Oct 6, 2019

Donald Robert Lawrence, 94, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Lake Huron Medical Facility. Donald was born November 20, 1924 to the late Clarence and Myrtle Lawrence. Beloved husband of Patricia Lawrence; caring brother of Shirley (Fred) Teltow. Also, survived by many cousins. Preceded in death by his brother Harold Lawrence. Donald retired from Richmond Automotive in...

Michael  Robert Costello

Michael Robert Costello

Oct 5, 2019

Michael Robert Costello, 65, passed away unexpectedly at Medilodge of Yale, Saturday, October 5, 2019. Mike was born May 3, 1954 to Thomas and Mildred Costello. Mike is survived by his siblings, Roy (Jackolyn) Costello and Carolyn Bird. Nieces and nephews, Tonya (Sam) Amine, Tina Percha, Todd and Toni Costello, Jody (Kate) and Christy Bird, Michael Mendoza and Margaret (Don)...