Obituaries

Lacy  Frances Wilson

Lacy Frances Wilson

Nov 19, 2012

LACY FRANCES WILSON, age 88, of Richmond died Monday, November 19, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. She was born August 25, 1924 in Saltville, Virginia to the late Jasper and Maudy (O'Quinn) Nunley. She married Silvied Dollinger in Sullivan County, TN on September 28, 1943. Mr. Dollinger died in 1964. She then married Robert Wilson in 1973. Mr. Wilson...

Emma  Easter Vitatoe

Emma Easter Vitatoe

Nov 14, 2012

EMMA EASTER VITATOE, age 91, of Richmond, formerly of Detroit died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in McLaren -Macomb Hospital. She was born March 26, 1921 in Tennessee. She married Alvin Lee Vitatoe in Detroit. He preceded her in death on October 6, 1985. Emma retired from Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company after 40 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and working...

Roger  E. Bauman

Roger E. Bauman

Nov 8, 2012

ROGER ERNIE BAUMAN age 70, a lifelong resident of Richmond died Thursday, November 8, 2012 in his home with his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Bauman was born January 11, 1942 in East Detroit to the late Walter and Lillian (Schuldt) Bauman. He married Ruth Ann Bauman in Richmond on March 3, 1962. Roger graduated...

Barbara  E. Kiernicki

Barbara E. Kiernicki

Oct 30, 2012

BARBARA ELIZABETH KIERNICKI age 77 of Clinton Township died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in Medilodge of Richmond after a brief illness. Mrs. Kiernicki was born January 14, 1935 in Detroit to the late Leo and Anna (Konefki) Karpinski. She married Stanley Kiernicki February 13, 1956 in Resurrection Catholic Church, Detroit. Barbara retired in 1997 from Northeast Catholic Credit Union. She...

Donald  G Chartrand

Donald G Chartrand

Oct 29, 2012

DONALD GENE CHARTRAND age 87 went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 29, 2012. Donald was born April 14, 1925 to Genevieve and Eugene "Howard" Chartrand. He moved to Richmond, Michigan at the age of eight. Donald was an exceptional athlete who excelled in all sports in high school and went on to play semi-professional...

Darlene  M. Slowiczek

Darlene M. Slowiczek

Oct 28, 2012

DARLENE MARIE SLOWICZEK age 53 of Bruce Township, MI. died Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after an extended illness. Darlene was born September 15, 1959 in Detroit to Edward and Barbara (Kowalski) Marcinkowski. She graduated from East Detroit High School in 1977 and worked as a nurse assistant at the former Mount Clemens General Hospital. She...

Laura  June Klovski

Laura June Klovski

Oct 20, 2012

Laura J. Klovski, 60, of Lenox Township, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 after a long illness. She was born in Detroit on June 2, 1952 to the late Thomas & Jane (Hoschke) Hanley. Laura married Brain C. Klovski on June 2, 1972 in St. Ambrosia Catholic Church, Grosse Pointe Park. Laura was a paraprofessional helping special needs children at Lakeshore...

Lola  Patricia Rosso

Lola Patricia Rosso

Oct 10, 2012

Lola Patricia Rosso, age 74, a lifelong area resident of Macomb, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. She was born February 20, 1938 in Detroit to the late Patrick and Virginia (Miller) McCormick. Most of all Lola's family meant the most to her. She was an avid member of the Atwood PTO for many years while her children were in school....

William  Paul Bitonti

William Paul Bitonti

Oct 8, 2012

William "Paul" Bitonti, 82, of Richmond, died Monday October 8, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit to the late Luigi and Margaret (Chiodo) Bitonti. He was proud to have served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps. He married Patricia Bernard on February 14, 1999 in Fraser. Paul retired from Raytheon after 20...

Josephine  Ann Latos

Josephine Ann Latos

Oct 3, 2012

Josephine Ann Latos, 87, of Richmond died Wednesday, October 3, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Savona. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be in Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Arrangements were made by Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond.

Andrew  K. Schmuck

Andrew K. Schmuck

Sep 23, 2012

Andrew K. Schmuck, age 32, of Greenville, South Carolina formerly of Richmond, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 23, 2012 as a result of an auto accident. He was born September 13, 1980 in Mt. Clemens to David A. and Barbara K. (Miller) Schmuck. Andrew attended Richmond Middle School and was a graduate of Pensacola Christian Academy, Florida. He moved to South...

James  J. Potrykus

James J. Potrykus

Sep 16, 2012

JAMES JOHN POTRYKUS age 44 of Lenox Township died Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Mr. Potrykus was born June 21, 1968 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to James and Louise (Schroeder) Potrykus. He graduated from New Haven High School in 1985 and attended Macomb County Community College. Jim was a tool and die maker at Concord...

Mary  Ann Blake

Mary Ann Blake

Sep 16, 2012

MARY ANN BLAKE age 80 of Pot Huron, formerly of Richmond died Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Blake was born August 26, 1932 in Detroit to the late Howard and Florence (Phillips) Stienbrink. She married John Blake in New Haven on December 11, 1948. Mr. Blake died May 12, 2000. Mary...

Patricia  D. Pinskey

Patricia D. Pinskey

Aug 30, 2012

PATRICIA DELPHINE PINSKEY age 77, a lifelong resident of Richmond died Thursday, August 30, 2012 in her daughter's home after an extended illness. Mrs. Pinskey was born February 21, 1935 in Richmond, MI. to the late Stanley and Helen (Delouski) Pietrykowski. She married Arthur Pinskey in Richmond on September 19, 1954. Mr. Pinskey died October 19, 1983. Patsy was a...

John  "Jack" Keegan

John "Jack" Keegan

Aug 29, 2012

JOHN "JACK" KEEGAN age 71, a lifelong resident of Emmett died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Keegan was born May 4, 1941 in Yale, MI. to the late Joseph and Madeline (Kennedy) Keegan. He graduated from St. Stephen High School in Port Huron in 1959, attended Port Huron Community College and was a...

Thomas  W. Bauman

Thomas W. Bauman

Aug 12, 2012

THOMAS WILLIAM BAUMAN age 53 Wales Township died Sunday, August 12, 2012. Mr. Bauman was born June 4, 1959 to the late William and Dorothy (Kerner) Bauman. He married Lucy Henninger in Mount Clemens on July 21, 1978. Tom worked in the tool and die industry, most recently at Proto Gage in Sterling Heights. He loved to go camping, 4-wheeling,...

Lucille  M. Deidrich

Lucille M. Deidrich

Aug 7, 2012

LUCILLE MARY DEIDRICH age 95 of Richmond Township died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Deidrich was born February 7, 1917 in Detroit to the late William and Rose (Schuetz) Jahn. She married Albert Deidrich on June 7, 1949 in St. Augustine Church in Richmond, MI. Mr. Deidrich died May 31, 2001. Lucille attended...

Thomas  A. Teschler

Thomas A. Teschler

Aug 6, 2012

THOMAS ARTHUR TESCHLER age 66 of New Baltimore died Monday, August 6, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Teschler was born May 5, 1946 to Arthur and Lynda (Leverenz) Teschler. He married Lynn Walden in St. Clair on November 27, 1987. Tom graduated from Richmond High School in 1964 and retired in 2001 as a Dyno Tecnician...

Marion  D. Ignasiak

Marion D. Ignasiak

Jul 31, 2012

MARION DOROTHY IGNASIAK age 87 of Lenox Township, Michigan died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Ignasiak was born June 25, 1925 in Ira Township, MI. to the late Clement and Mary (Biendet) Reumenapp. She married George Ignasiak in Anchorville on May 17, 1947. Mr. Ignasiak died July 9, 1993. Marion graduated from Marine...

Thelma  Mae Cole

Thelma Mae Cole

Jul 17, 2012

THELMA MAE COLE age 83 of Romeo died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Cole was born March 14, 1929 in Washington Township, Michigan to the late Fred and Ila (Hess) Backenstose. Thelma worked as a nurse for many years. She was an active member of the Orchard Community Church in Bruce Twp. and...