Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael Allen Mclellan
Jul 13, 2012
Michael Allen McLellan, age 64, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Marysville. Michigan passed away unexpectedly at home on July 13, 2012. Mike was born September 30, 1947 in Port Huron, MI to Richard G and Doris O McLellan. He graduated from Marysville High School before attending and graduating with a BA in Business Management from Northwood University...
Robert K. Vannorstrand
Jul 9, 2012
ROBERT KEITH VAN NORSTRAND age 85 of Richmond formerly of Armada died Monday, July 9, 2012 in his daughter's home after an extended illness. He was born July 22, 1927, the second of three sons of the late William and Evelyn (Spencer) VanNorstrand. He married Sara B. Lathrop on September 1, 1945. She passed away on April 7, 1987. He...
Michael R. Rose
Jul 6, 2012
MICHAEL ROBERT ROSE age 59 of Richmond died Friday, July 6, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Rose was born October 3, 1952 in Mount Clemens to Robert and Elaine (Bauman) Rose. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1970. Mike was an avid antique tractor fan and proud owner of his 1954 Farmall Super C model....
Eunice "Jennette" Schultz
Jul 6, 2012
EUNICE JENNETTE SCHULTZ age 78 of Richmond died Friday, July 6, 2012 in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Schultz was born January 24, 1934 in Unionville, Michigan to the late James and Eunice (Freeman) Parker. She graduated from Cass City High School in 1952 and attended the Saginaw School of Business. She married Gerald A. Schultz...
Herman Joseph Werner
Jul 6, 2012
HERMAN JOSEPH WERNER age 74, a thirty year resident of Lenox Twp. died Friday, July 6, 2012 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Werner was born May 21, 1938 in Detroit to the late Francis and Bertha (Bagus) Werner. He married Gloria Block in Detroit on August 17, 1963. Herman served two years with the United States Army...
Robert D. Zryd
Jul 5, 2012
ROBERT DEAN ZRYD JR. age 56 of Port Huron died Thursday, July 5, 2012 in St. John's Hospital in Detroit after a brief illness. Mr. Zryd was born February 6, 1956 in Mount Clemens to the late Robert and Margaret (Thelen) Zryd. Rob graduated from Richmond High School in 1974 and worked in maintenance at Port Huron Hospital for the...
Grace Smedes
Jun 26, 2012
Grace Smedes, age 83, of Columbus Township, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born February 25, 1929 in Ameland, Netherland. She married Lewis Smedes, Sr. on May 5, 1951 in Jenison, Michigan. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2006. "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound..." We can think of no other song...
Helen Louise Schremser
Jun 25, 2012
Helen Louise Schremser, age 66, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Monday, June 25, 2012. She was born December 22, 1945 in Banner Springs, Tennessee. She married Robert E. Schremser June 29, 1968 in Warren, Michigan. Helen retired from Meijer's in 2008 and was a dedicated employee for over 15 years. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed going on camping...

Elmer John Swartz, Jr.
Jun 18, 2012
Elmer J. Swartz, Jr., age 89, of Richmond, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died Monday, June 18, 2012 in Medilodge of Richmond. He was born March 25, 1923 in Detroit to the late Elmer and Florence Swartz. Elmer served in the US Army as an M.P. stationed in Fort Crooks, Nebraska during WWII where he met and married Frances Krupa...
Robert L Emerick
Jun 15, 2012
ROBERT L. EMERICK age 74 of Columbus Township died Sunday, July 15, 2012 in McLaren Medical Center in Mount Clemens after an extended illness. Mr. Emerick was born April 21, 1938 in Albion, Michigan to the late George and Stella (Sitarski) Emerick. He married Dianne Thomas in Roseville on December 15, 1995. Bob retired in 2003 as a press operator...