Obituaries
Michael Edward Quinn
Dec 27, 2017
Michael Edward Quinn Sr., 74, of Casco, passed away at McLaren Macomb Hospital Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Mike was born to James and Adeline Quinn March 25, 1943. Beloved husband of the late Annie Quinn; caring father of Kim (Brian) Doyle, Michelle (Bill) Tack and Mike (Angie) Quinn Jr.; special grandfather of Eric (Kara) Doyle, Colleen (Jim) Pickens, Julia (Dallas)...
Thomas Leonard Vanhevel
Dec 27, 2017
Thomas Leonard VanHevel, 82, of Lenox, passed away at Lake Wales Medical Center (Florida), Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He is preceded in death by beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Jane VanHevel and grandson, Andrew Thomas VanHevel; Caring father of Thomas (Sue) VanHevel, Michael (Norma) VanHevel, Anne (Jeff) Bond and Patricia VanHevel; Loving grandfather of Eric (Amy), Darren (Jodi), Brian...
Henry Ford (Hank) Clark
Dec 21, 2017
Henry (Hank) Ford Clark, 88, of Richmond, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond Thursday, December 21, 2017. Henry was born to Henry and Josephine Clark on September 16, 1929. Beloved husband of Henrietta Clark for 64 years; devoted father of Debbie (Ron) Wahl and Sherie (Steve) Czenkus; special grandfather of Christopher, Matthew, Nickie, Lexie and Kallie; great grandfather of Conner...
Anna Helen Hill
Dec 20, 2017
Anna "Helen" Hill, 98, of Richmond, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Anna was born in Colchester North, Ontario, Canada to the late Joseph Lester and Alice Boultinghouse on February 5, 1919. Beloved wife of the late Thomas "Fred" Hill; Caring mother of William (Elaine) Hill, Beverly (Anthony) Manchik, Betty Jean "BJ" Hill and Brenda Lee...
Edith Ann Shirk
Dec 13, 2017
Edith Ann Shirk, 85, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 with her family by her side. Edith was born to Carl and Dorothy Getz on February 9, 1932. Beloved wife of Richard Shirk; Caring mother of Deborah Sexton and Dennis (Cynthia) Shirk; Special grandmother of Michael Jr., Dawn (Lee-J), Chadwick (Chelsea) and Chelsey;...
Conrad Robert (Bicycle Bob) Nowort
Dec 7, 2017
Conrad (Bicycle Bob) Robert Nowort, 87, passed away at River Bend Assisted Living Thursday, December 7, 2017. Conrad was a lifetime resident of the Richmond area. He grew up on the Ottenbacher farm on Church Rd with Michael and Anna Ottenbacher and their children. He then later lived with Clara and Karin Carlson on Bartell Rd. Bob made his rounds...
Alice Marie Dobrynski
Nov 25, 2017
Alice Marie Dobrynski, 58, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 24, 2017. Alice was born to Gordon and Julianna Messing August 26, 1959. She is survived by her loving husband Gary Dobrynski, siblings Barbara (Rick) Koenig, Randy (Jill) Messing, Donna Joseph, Kathryn (Neil) Bitzer, David Messing, Laura (Mike) Scott, and Sarah Messing. Many nieces and nephews, Patrick (Nicole) Koenig, Jessica Koenig,...
Ann Katherine Burns
Nov 21, 2017
Ann Katherine Burns, 77, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Ann was born to the late Frank and Eleanor Rabideau on December 19, 1939. Loving mother of Mechelle (Brian) Williams; Caring grandmother of Jacob, Hannah and Abigail. Also survived by Brian's children Brian, Megan, Miranda and sister-in-law Barbara Rabideau. Proceded in death by her daughter Dawn...
Helen Henrietta Schafka
Nov 20, 2017
Helen Schafka was born September 4, 1921 and died peacefully at home with loved ones on November 20, 2017. Devoted wife to Raymond Schafka, loving mother to son‘s Mike, wife Barb, and Mark, wife Valerie. She was proud of her six grandchildren Michael, Nick, Matthew, Christine, Michelle, Steve, and seven great-grandchildren. For many years, Helen was a volunteer in the...
Joseph S. Lafata
Nov 19, 2017
Joseph S. Lafata, 70, of St. Clair Shores passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Joe was born in Detroit to the late Russell and Angeline (Copozzo) Lafata on September 20, 1947. Beloved husband of Mary Edna (Glover) Lafata; Caring father of Eric (Sarah) Lafata; special grandfather of Lucas and Adrianna Lafata. Also, survived by his brother Tony (Peggy) Lafata, In-Laws...
Joanne Marie Hamilton
Nov 18, 2017
Joanne Marie Hamilton, 76, of Casco passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Joanne was born to the late Henry and Mary Brys on February 1, 1941. Beloved wife of Ward Hamilton; Caring mother of Michael (Sharon) Turzak, Christopher Turzak and Elizabeth (Thomas) Jones; Special grandmother of Joshua, Addison, Melissa, Samantha, Anthony and Adam. Also, survived by her sister Marilyn Barry,...
Janet Mae Kaufman
Nov 15, 2017
Janet Mae Kaufman, 76, of Casco, passed away at home with family by her side Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Janet was born to the late Russell and Mae Hartway August, 5, 1941. Loving mother of Lislee (Kenny) Burns, Jamie (Tim) McConnell and Benjamin (Brooke) Kaufman; Father of her children Bernie Kaufman; Caring grandmother of Madison, Madison, Morgan and Chloe. Also,...
Thaddeus Benjamin Tszinski
Nov 2, 2017
Thaddeus Benjamin Tszinski, 77, of Lenox, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side Thursday, November 2, 2017. Thaddeus was born to Ben and Victoria Tszinski August 15, 1940. Beloved husband of Barbara Tsziniski; Father of Timothy (Julie) Tszinski, Laura (Tom) Remeselnik and Gregory Tszinski; Grandfather of Alyssa (Adam Evola), Jacob, Danielle, Mckenzie and Shelby. Also,...
Patrick Daniel Fryer
Nov 1, 2017
Patrick Daniel Fryer passed away on November 1st, 2017 in his home in Lake George, MI. Born to Jack and Elsie (Daniels) Fryer on March 14th, 1955 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Pat grew up in Richmond, MI and traveled to many places including Arizona and the Virgin Islands for work before settling down in East China, MI and having...
Donna Jeanne Bartell
Oct 24, 2017
Donna Jeanne Bartell, 81, passed away October 24, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1936 in Richmond to the late James and Jean Hollis. Donna married Francis (Frank) Bartell on March 19, 1955 in Columbus, Michigan. Donna was devoted to her family, cooking meals and hosting gatherings at their home. She had a passion for crafting, sewing, knitting and...
Robert Mark Fillhart
Oct 21, 2017
Robert Mark Fillhart, 66, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, October 21, 2017, with his wife and good friend at his side. Born to Mark and Helen Fillhart August 26, 1951. Beloved husband of Lynn Fillhart; Caring father of Jennifer (Joe) DaSilva and Alyssa (Josh Fair) Fillhart; Grandfather of Ava, Owen, Parker, Annabelle and Jaxson. Also, survived...
Ann Betty Harmon
Oct 20, 2017
Ann Betty Harmon, 82, passed away at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Friday, October 20, 2017. Ann was born to Michael and Catherine Victor on October 29, 1934. Loving wife of the late William Harmon; Caring mother of Mary Ann Harmon, William (Shelly) Harmon, David Harmon, Diane (Sean) Dare and Michelle Harmon; Special grandmother of Michael, Christine, Brian, Sean and Marie;...
Eunice Charlotte Titus
Oct 17, 2017
Eunice Charlotte Titus, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Eunice was born to Edward and Emma Mitten August 29, 1925. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Titus. Survived by her children Alvin (Josephine) Titus, Richard (Debra) Titus, Edward (Colleen) Titus and Teresa (Paul) Essmaker; son-in-law Dwayne Slankster, 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren,...
Mark W. Radulovich
Oct 16, 2017
Mark W. Radulovich, 71, of Lenox, passed away peacefully at home Monday, October 16, 2017. Born to the late Michael and Gwendolyn Radulovich August 13, 1946. Loving husband of Michele Radulovich; Caring father of Lisa Marie (Tom) Burzyck and Melissa Ann (Scott) Ebeid. Also, survived by his sister Marsha Radulovich, Father-in-Law Paul J. Morreale and In-Laws Marguerite (Bob) Buckles Sr.,...
Mildred Stella Uhl
Oct 13, 2017
Mildred Stella Uhl, 87, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Mildred was born to the late Frank and Bernetta Messing July 21, 1930. Beloved wife of the late Walter Uhl for 53 years. Caring mother of Alan (Mary Jo) Uhl, Thomas (Joann) Uhl, James (Sheryl) Uhl, Bruce (Lori) Uhl, Dale (Teresa) Uhl and Doreen Uhl; Special grandmother of 18; Great...