Obituaries

Janice  I. Weinert-Reed

Janice I. Weinert-Reed

May 12, 2013

JANICE IRENE WEINERT-REED age 73 of Columbus Twp. died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was born February 11, 1940 to the late Robert and Florence (Bettcher) Hurttgam. She married Louis Reed in Richmond on February 14, 1981. Janice graduated from Richmond High School in 1957 and worked as a bartender at Emil's and the Cook Hotel for many...

James  C. Kelly  Jr.

James C. Kelly Jr.

May 6, 2013

JAMES CHARLES KELLY JR. age 61 of Richmond, formerly of Rogers City, MI. died Monday, May 6, 2013 after an extended illness. Mr. Kelly was born September 28, 1951 in St. Clair, MI to the late James and Iliane (Williams) Kelly. He graduated from Richmond High School in1969 and was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the U. S. States Navy....

Eleanor  J. Wronski

Eleanor J. Wronski

May 5, 2013

ELEANOR J. WRONSKI 95, of Wales Twp., died Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Medilodge of St. Clair after an extended illness. Mrs. Wronski was born February 22, 1918 in Hamtramck, MI to the late Adam and Josephine (Salach) Balinski. She married Walter Wronski in Columbus Twp. on May 27, 1945. Mr. Wronski died December 28, 2004. Eleanor was a lifelong...

Reverend  Roy Syme

Reverend Roy Syme

Apr 30, 2013

Reverend Roy Syme passed away on April 30, 2013, at the age of 74. He was well prepared for his next journey and his peaceful passing occurred at his home attended by his wife and soul mate, Judy. Roy was born on November 4, 1938 in Detroit, MI. He was a graduate of Detroit Cooley High School, Adrian College, and...

Aaron  W. Koenig

Aaron W. Koenig

Apr 30, 2013

AARON WILLIAM KOENIG age 39 of Imlay City, formerly of Anchor Bay died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Mr. Koenig was born July 31, 1973 in Seoul Korea. He was adopted by his loving parents, Donald and MaryLou (McCulloch). Aaron graduated from Anchor Bay High School in 1991 and attended Macomb County Community College. He worked as a welder...

Merle  E. Dupee

Merle E. Dupee

Apr 27, 2013

MERLE ELMER DUPEE age 88 of Columbus Township died unexpectedly in his home on April 27, 2013. Mr. Dupee was born August 9, 1924 in Columbus Twp. to the late William and Julia (Hyslop) Dupee. He graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit in 1943 and entered the United States Army/Air Force. He served with the 451st Bombardment Group as...

William  J. Capozzo

William J. Capozzo

Apr 24, 2013

WILLIAM JOHN CAPOZZO age 82 of Richmond died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in his home. Mr. Capozzo was born June 4, 1930 in Richmond, MI to the late Anthony and Frances (Ardito) Capozzo. He graduated from St. Augustine Catholic High School in Richmond in 1950 and married Carol MacDonald in Richmond on June 28, 1952. Bill owned and operated Bill's...

George Kuzmenko

George Kuzmenko

Apr 22, 2013

GEORGE KUZMENKO age 84, a lifelong resident of Richmond died unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2013. Mr. Kuzmenko was born June 17, 1928 in Detroit to the late Walter and Pauline (Afansenko) Kuzmenko. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1946 and attended Michigan Normal College for two years. He married Tillie Gerashenko on August 29, 1970 in Holy Trinity...

Neil  S. O'Hagan

Neil S. O'Hagan

Apr 11, 2013

NEIL SHAPLAND O'HAGAN age 87 of Richmond died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Ferguson Convalescent Home in Lapeer after an extended illness. Mr. O'Hagan was born June 16, 1925 in Detroit to the late Neil and Hazel (Shapland) O'Hagan. He graduated from Northern High School in Detroit. He married Evelyn Balhorn Williams in Redford, MI on October 20, 1973....

Norman  Carl Martin

Norman Carl Martin

Apr 9, 2013

Norman Carl Martin, age 82, of Lenox Township died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in McLaren-Macomb Hospital. He was born October 17, 1930 in Casco Township to the late Chris and Freda Martin. He married Margaret Okalski on October 15, 1955 in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond. Mr. Martin worked for National Twist Drill for over 20 years and then in...

Hilda  E. Mackley

Hilda E. Mackley

Apr 7, 2013

HILDA ELIZABETH MACKLEY age 95 of Marysville and formerly a seventy year resident of Richmond died Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Marwood Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mrs. Mackley was born September 9, 1917 in Berville, Michigan to the late, Fred and Edna (Parker) Hendeson. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1937 and married Kenneth Mackley in...

Bernard "Bernie" J. Langmesser

Bernard "Bernie" J. Langmesser

Mar 24, 2013

Bernard "Bernie" J. Langmesser, Jr., age 67 of Warren, formerly of Richmond, died Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born October 20, 1945 in the Richmond family home to the late Barney & Hattie Langmesser. He was a 1963 graduate of St. Augustine Catholic Church High School. Bernie worked several different jobs throughout his career. He is survived by a...

Aurora  M. Merecki

Aurora M. Merecki

Mar 11, 2013

AURORA MARIE MERECKI age 84 of North Street, formerly of Richmond, Michigan passed away peacefully with her family at her side in the early morning hours of Monday, March 11, 2013 after an extended illness. Mrs. Merecki was born the eldest of eight children March 27, 1928 in Detroit to the late, Joseph and Evangelina (Trevino) Lopez. She married Carl...

David  C. Curfman

David C. Curfman

Mar 4, 2013

On March 4, 2013 at 1:25 a.m. David Charles Curfman, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed peacefully at the age of 47. David was a wonderful man who made the lives of everyone who knew him better. He is survived by his daughters; Rayann (Dan) Ingles of St. Clair, Rachel (Ken DeVeny) Cain of Kimball and Rosie (Mike...

Florence  L. Schrank

Florence L. Schrank

Feb 25, 2013

Florence L. Schrank, age 82, of Columbus, formerly of Casco, died Monday, February 25, 2013 in McLaren-Macomb Hospital. She was born July 29, 1930 in St. Clair Shores to the late Carl and Catherine (Brannigan) Frasier. She married Elmer Schrank October 5, 1946 in Detroit. Mrs. Schrank enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by...

Barbara  Jean Koran

Barbara Jean Koran

Feb 23, 2013

Barbara Jean Koran, age 72, of Wales Township, died Saturday, February 23, 2013. She was born May 5, 1940 in Detroit to the late Edward and Rose (Fulton) Regan. Barbara married Robert E. Koran on February 7, 1959 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in November 5, 2006. Mrs. Koran enjoyed trying her luck at the casinos, playing bingo...

James Potrykus

James Potrykus

Feb 22, 2013

James Potrykus, age 82, of Lenox died Friday, February 22, 2013 in McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt. Clemens. Mr. Potrykus was born August 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Mae Potrykus. He married Louise E. Schroeder in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mt. Clemens on September 2, 1950. He served his country honorably in the US Army...

M.  Louise Gurley

M. Louise Gurley

Feb 21, 2013

M. Louise Gurley, age 96, of Casco Twp, formerly of Lenox died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born April 5, 1916 in Bay City to the late Albert and Minnie (Dalke) Schroeder. She married Kermit A. Gurley in the Episcopal Trinity Church of Bay City on December 25, 1938. Mrs....

Rita  S. Haslem

Rita S. Haslem

Feb 14, 2013

Rita Haslem, age 88, of Port Huron, formerly of Memphis died February 14, 2013, at home surrounded by family. She was born March 2, 1924 in Detroit to the late Frank and Anna Piontkowski. She married Leo Haslem on May 12, 1956 in St. Phillips Catholic Church. Rita drove school bus for Memphis Public Schools until her retirement. She then...

Marjorie  E. Barnes

Marjorie E. Barnes

Feb 13, 2013

Marjorie E. Barnes, age 74, of New Baltimore died Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was born June 17, 1938 in Savannah Georgia to George & Margaret Hart. She married Joseph L. Barnes in Detroit in 1966. Marjorie managed for 15 years the Hardees's Restaurant in Warren. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Koblentz; her children, Shelly (Bill) Canero, Renee...