Obituaries

Jun 29, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Edward Baker, 74, of Chesterfield, formerly of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Joe was born December 7, 1946 to the late Joseph and Ethel Baker. Loving husband of Judith Baker for 54 years; cherished father of Jill Baker and Joseph (Elizabeth) Baker II, grandfather of Bella and Landon Baker. Also, survived by his brother,...

Jun 22, 2021

Maria Teresa Serra, 75, of Columbus Twp., passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Tes is survived by her husband, Ross Serra, children, Tina (Patrick) Morris, Lisa (Desi) Caravaggio-Szymczak and Matthew (Robyn) Serra and grandchildren, Levi, Emilia, Jacob, Stella and Evelyn.

In lieu of flowers please send a plant or memorial donations may be made to St. Jude...

Jun 18, 2021

Linda Carol Ahearn, 70, of Harrison Twp., passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Linda was born June 30, 1950 to the late Bernard and Mary Josephine Hoffman. Linda is survived by her daughter, Shannon (Michael) Billiter, grandson, Aben Billiter and fiancé, Dale Miller.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. with...

Jun 14, 2021

Judith Ann Tonkovich, 81, of Richmond, passed away at home Monday, June 14, 2021. Judy was born January 23, 1940 to the late Arthur and Margaret Fistler. Loving wife of the late John Tonkovich; cherished mother of Connie Fidler (Randy), Martin (Pam) Tonkovich, Robert (Rachel) Kaatz, Randy (Tammy) Kaatz, Rochelle (Mark) Hutcheson, Rory (Debbie) Kaatz, Renee (Dan) Sparby and...

Jun 10, 2021

Douglas Wayne Olson, 78, of Casco, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 10, 2021 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Doug was born in Dallas, Wisconsin on September 20, 1942 to the late Arden and Lois Olson. Loving husband of Susan Olson; caring father of Mark Olson and Melissa (Greg) Mickelson; cherished grandfather of Ryan and Noah Mickelson. Preceded in death by...

Jun 10, 2021

Ceola M. Stevenson, 95, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021 at Blue Water Hospice Home. She died one month shy of her 96th birthday. She was born July 14, 1925 in the family home in St. Clair, Michigan to Joseph and Mary Lively. She was married to Albert D. Stevenson from 1957 until his passing in 1989. Ceola...

Jun 7, 2021

Constance Marie Jeffries, 77, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 7, 2021. Connie was born December 4, 1943 to the late Melvin and Genevieve Austin. Cherished mother of Linda (Steve) Socia, LeAnn (Ken) Daugherty and William (Amy) Jeffries; loving grandmother of Scott (Ashley), Harry, Lauren, Kevin (Ashley), Larissa, Koen, Alexis, Kirk (Brittany), Jennifer (Joe), Jonathan and...

May 31, 2021

Virginia (Gontarek) Neuner, 87, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a prolonged illness, on May 31, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Michigan. Virginia was born November 11, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Josephine and Roman Gontarek. Virginia and Charles were blessed with four children: Jean (Patrick) Finney, Janet (Stephen - deceased) Gottler,...

May 31, 2021

Susan Joy Breijak, 59, of Clinton Twp., passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Susan was born August 9, 1961 to Henry and laura Vanderlin. Loving wife of Mark Breijak; caring mother of Michele (John) Rzeszutek and Jason Breijak; cherished grandmother of Charlie, Sam and Benji. Also, survived by her brothers, Don, Steve and Ron Vanderlinden....

May 28, 2021

Raymond Guy Dickenson III, of Lenox, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. Ray was born September 9, 1958 to Raymond and Alice Dickenson. Ray is survived by his wife, Marlene Dickenson, daughters, Alexa and Tiffany Dickenson, brothers, Glenn and Allen (Michele) Dickenson, sister, Brenda (Keven) Lee, 16 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and...

May 15, 2021

Mary Ann Cecilia Britt, 76, of Novi, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 15, 2021. Mary Ann was born August 30, 1944 to the late Paul and Rose Nemeth. Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Rozanne (Tony) Buhagiar and Jennifer (Todd) Kermaghan, grandchildren, Ralph (Amanda), Patrick (Valerie), Anthony and Adam (Ashley), great grandchildren, Penelope and Benjamin and her dog,...

May 12, 2021

Francis (Frank) Edgar Bartell, 88, passed away May 12, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1932 in St. Clair to the late Edward and M. Hazel Bartell. Frank married Donna Hollis on March 19, 1955 in Columbus, Michigan. Frank lived his entire life on his family’s Columbus Township farmland, sharing his gift of caring for animals and raising...

May 11, 2021

On May 11, 2021, Keith Cardwell of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully. Keith was born September 19, 1933 in Richmond, VA. He graduated from John Marshall High School and received his first bachelor’s degree in history, with a minor in journalism, from the University of Richmond in 1955. He proudly completed two years of service for the U.S. Military and...

May 8, 2021

No Service at this time.

Apr 30, 2021

Paul James Vermeesch, 71, of Lenox, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Paul was born August 10, 1949 to the late Henry and Cecelia Vermeesch. Paul was a life long resident of Richmond. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, a past member of Soil Conservation, Michigan Milk Producers Association, St Augustine Parish Council and many farming...

Apr 24, 2021

Barbara Ann Treutle, 78, of Memphis, passed away at Wadhams Creek Senior Community Saturday, April 24, 2021. Barbara was born June 14, 1942 to the late Stanley and Sophie Palka. Beloved wife of Charles Treutle for 59 years; caring mother of David (Claudine) Treutle and Heather (James) Swartz; special grandmother of T.J. (Jenna) Rinke, Dylan Rinke, Sydnee Swartz, Noah...

Apr 23, 2021

Robert Michael Thomas, 66, of Richmond, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Robert was born June 19, 1954 to the late Robert and Pamela Thomas. Beloved husband of Susan Thomas and cherished father of Krystal Thomas. Also, survived by his brother, Randy Thomas, brother and sister-in-law’s, Tom (Charlene), Fred (Bridgette), Gene (Nancy), John (Sandy)...

Apr 18, 2021

Paul Edward Glazer, 71, of Columbus Twp., passed away at Ascension St. John Hospital Sunday, April 18, 2021. Paul was born to the late Robert and Ruth Glazar. Paul is survived by his wife, Araina Glazar, children, James (Jessica), David (Jennie) Glazar and Jessica (Steven) Fall, grandchildren, Jonathan, Alicia, Candice, Deacon, Piper, Jordyn, Warner, McKenzie, Autumn, Trenton and Sarah,...

Apr 12, 2021

Caryl Joanne Pagels, 81, passed away on April 12, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Richmond. She was the loving daughter of the late Martin Struhar and Mary Viscosi and was born on July 20, 1939. Caryl graduated from Macomb Community College and shared her love and caring as a Registered Nurse for thirty years. She was...

Apr 6, 2021

Daniel Roy Ryall, 59, of Columbus Township, passed away unexpectedly, April 6, 2021. Dan was born September 19, 1961 to John (Jean) Ryall and Shirley (Carl) Dobberowsky. Cherished father of Melissa (Michael) DiFalco and Erin (Kevin) Santo; special grandfather of Adalyn and Josephine Santo (More lovingly known as Goose & Maverick). He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon...