Obituaries

Janet  Rae Collins

Janet Rae Collins

Jul 7, 2016

Janet Rae Collins, 79 of Richmond; passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon July 7, 2016 surrounded by her family and dear friends at Wadhams Valley Assisted Care facility. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Napoleon Ohio to Harold & Eva Fleagle. She graduated from Napoleon High School and received her nursing degree from Henry Ford Hospital in 1959. She...

Carl  Michael Merecki

Carl Michael Merecki

Jun 22, 2016

Carl Michael Merecki, Sr. age 94 of North Street, formerly of Richmond, Michigan passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 22, 2016 with the love of his family. Mr. Merecki had one brother (Edmond) and two sisters (Lillian and Gertrude). He was born on April 30, 1922 in Detroit to the late Michael and Josephine (Matyanowski)....

Salvatore Fricano

Salvatore Fricano

Jun 7, 2016

Salvatore Fricano, 84, passed away peacefully at Rockwell Assisted Living in Fenton, Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Loving father of Dawn (Bob) Field, Tony (Elaine) and Joe (Carla) Fricano. Special grandfather of Chris (Shelby) Field, Brandie (Carl) Dubay and Stefanie (Greg Darrah) Fricano. Great grandfather of Brody Field and Parker Dubay. He is also survived by his siblings Tony Fricano and...

Bronwen  Kay Abel

Bronwen Kay Abel

Jun 5, 2016

Bronwen Kay Abel (Shue), 59, of Casco, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 5, 2016. Bronwen was born to Luella and the late Lawrence Shue, January 2, 1957. Loving mother of Jason (Beth) and Brad (Shelly) Brickel. Caring grandmother of Jack, Nicholas, Ryan, Sydney, James and Alaina. She is also survived by her brothers Larry and...

Eugene  Franklin Fistler

Eugene Franklin Fistler

Jun 2, 2016

Eugene Franklin Fistler, 81, passed away suddenly at his home in Richmond. Loving husband of Marilyn Fistler. Caring father of Eugene (Cindy), Tina, Mark, Richard (Kathleen) and James (Laurie) Fistler. Special grandfather to Ron, Heather, Dawn, Jenny, Riley, Karsyn, Bradley, Donnie and Melanie. He is also survived by several great grandchildren. Eugene loved playing his guitar, country music, cars and...

Douglas  Edward Pentzien

Douglas Edward Pentzien

May 26, 2016

Douglas E. Pentzien, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26th. Doug was born in Mount Clemens to Marjorie and the late Charles Pentzien. Caring brother of Debbie (Pat) Cooper, Dennis (Jackie) and Don (Cheri) Pentzien. He is also survived by his numerous loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Doug was always civic minded, a member of the Richmond...

Leonard Kallen

Leonard Kallen

May 4, 2016

Leonard Kallen, 82, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his bedside, Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Loving husband of Marie Bielecki. Caring father of Keith (Sandy) and Kevin Kallen, Toni (Steve) Dreiseszun, Rachel (Scott) and Annie (Adam) Zmija. Step father of Laura (Joe) Widzinski, Vincent (Judy), Benny (Cindy), David (Teri) and Paul (Mickey) Bielecki. Special grandfather...

Alfons  Peter Inson

Alfons Peter Inson

May 1, 2016

Alfons Peter Inson, 66, of Casco, passed away peacefully in his home, Sunday, May 1, 2016. Loving husband of the late Eugenia Inson. Father of Alfons E. Inson. Alfons is also survived by his brother Ronald (Maryann) Inson, sister in law Dianne (Ted) Zamojski, niece Stephanie Inson and nephew Daniel Inson. He is preceded in death by his brother Raymond...

Doris  Ann Suess

Doris Ann Suess

Apr 28, 2016

Doris Ann Suess, 76, of Casco, passed away in her home due to an extended illness, Thursday, April 28, 2016. Doris was born July 21, 1939 to Amiel and Mary (Van Assche) Debusschere. She married Lloyd Suess on November 12, 1960. Through the years she worked at Mt. Clemens Pottery, Eberhardts and was a homemaker. Doris had a tremendous faith...

Frances  Lucy Orzel

Frances Lucy Orzel

Apr 9, 2016

Francis Lucy Orzel, 89, of Columbus Mi, has been reunited in heaven on April 9th with her son Jimmy who preceeded her in death. She is survived by her husband Fred of 65 years, who has been dedicated to giving her "nothing but the best" since they met in 1947. Married in 1950, Fred and Fran owned and operated Orzel...

Frances  Elizabeth Rumenapp

Frances Elizabeth Rumenapp

Apr 9, 2016

Frances Elizabeth Rumenapp, 101, a longtime resident of Richmond passed away peacefully Saturday. April 9, 2016. She is survived by her nephew Joseph (Frances) Rumenapp. Preceded in death by her siblings Agnes Neinburg, Ann Rutan, Margaret Raski, Joseph, John, Henry, Edward, Frank and James Rumenapp, and niece Dorothy Ockerman. Frances loved to travel with her sister Margaret and was an...

Dale  Lee Mcauley

Dale Lee Mcauley

Apr 8, 2016

Dale Lee McAuley, 58, of East China, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 8, 2016 . Son of the late Patricia McAuley. Survived by his siblings Michael McAuley, William (Susan) McAuley, David McAuley and Linda (Ronald) Hartwell. He is also preceded in death by his brother Daniel McAuley. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,...

Richard  Carl Rix

Richard Carl Rix

Apr 1, 2016

Richard Carl Rix, 75, died peacefully in his home, April 1, 2016. A lifelong Richmond resident raised here by his mother Edna Rix and step father Pete Waters. Beloved husband of Carol Rix. Caring father of Edward (Sharon) Rix, Teresa (Larry) Clarkston, Stephanie Wells and Joseph (Gina) Rix. Special grandfather to Brandi, Torin, Austin, Heather, Amanda, Mark, Courtney, Adam and...

Laura  Jane Cusson

Laura Jane Cusson

Mar 19, 2016

Laura Jane Cusson, 84, of Imlay City, passed away on March 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert Cusson. Cherished mother of Robert Alan and Mark (Penelope) Cusson. Caring grandmother of Bronwyn, Alex and Magdalena. Also survived by her siblings Richard (Pat) Czerw and Harriet Stocki. She is preceded in death by her brother Donald Czerw. Laura was, foremost,...

Mabel  Bertha Smith

Mabel Bertha Smith

Mar 19, 2016

Smith, Mabel B, 99 years old, went to be with her Lord on March 19th. Born January 10, 1917 to Herman & Renate Wondero. Beloved wife of the late Robert . Devoted mother to Karen (Ken) Rohrbeck, David (Bridget), the late Robert C., Richard R (Sandy). Proud Grandmother to Kris, Amy and Dan Burns, Gretchen, Sarah, Kelly, J.D. Fulfurd, Matt...

Margaret Barbara Del Rosario

Margaret Barbara Del Rosario

Mar 17, 2016

Margaret Barbara Del Rosario, age 71, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2016, at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Loving wife of Francis Del Rosario. Caring mother of Christine, Vincent and Francis (Kristina) Del Rosario. Grandmother of Brianna and Sophia Del Rosario. She is also survived by her brother John Benedict. Margaret was a loving wife, mother and sister. Visitation...

Eugenia  Eve Inson

Eugenia Eve Inson

Mar 11, 2016

Eugenia Eve Inson, 67, of Casco passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Beloved wife of Alfons P. Inson. Caring mother of Alfons E. Inson. Eugenia is also survived by her sister Dianne (Ted) Zamojski and her brother in law Ronald (Maryann) Inson. Visitation 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home,...

Robert  William Reinke

Robert William Reinke

Mar 11, 2016

Robert William Reinke, 88, of New Haven passed away peacefully, Friday, March 11, 2016, at Medilodge of Richmond. Cherished husband of Barbara Reinke. Loving father of John Reinke and Judy (Andrew Kucharski) Scott. Caring grandfather of Heather Reinke. Robert is also survived by his nephew Robert (Brenda) Greene and neice Cathy (Rick) Parafian. He is preceded in death by his...

Ruth  Maxine Osebold

Ruth Maxine Osebold

Mar 7, 2016

Ruth Maxine Osebold, 86, passed away peacefully March 7, 2016 at Rose Senior Living. Loving wife of Bernard Osebold Sr. Caring mother of Lynn (Roger) Rounds, Sandra (Bill) Jonardi, Joseph (Sheila) Osebold, Ilene (Steve) Green, Bernard (Kathleen) Osebold, Gregg Osebold, Lisa (Chris) Boucher, Donna (Rob) Sowinski and Andy (Ruthann) Osebold. Cherished grandmother of 21 and great grandmother of 17. Ruth...

Ruth  Margaret Warren

Ruth Margaret Warren

Mar 4, 2016

Ruth Margaret Warren, 76, of Columbus, died peacefully on March 4, 2016 at Blue Water Hospice House. Ruth was born August 1, 1939 to Albert Edward Clayton Sr. and Vivien Ruth Clayton. She graduated from East Detroit High School in 1957 and attended Port Huron Junior College for two years. She worked in the payroll department at the Bell Telephone...