Obituaries

Cheryl Elaine Spens

Cheryl Elaine Spens

Oct 28, 2024

Cheryl Elaine Spens (nee Kniffen) passed away surrounded by family after a courageously fought battle with cancer on Monday, October 28, 2024. Cheryl was born April 24, 1948 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She was married to George Spens on April 26, 1969 in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her whole family. She was a great cheerleader...

James Allington Hooper Jr.

James Allington Hooper Jr.

Oct 24, 2024

James (Jamie) Allington Hooper Jr., 51, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Jamie graduated from Richmond High School in 1991. He is survived by his father, James Hooper Sr. Jamie is preceded in death by his mother, Penny Hooper and grandparents, Allington and Irene Hooper. Jamie worked at BMT Aerospace USA as a...

Aaron Henry Oswald

Aaron Henry Oswald

Oct 14, 2024

Aaron Henry Oswald, 82, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024. Born on May 11, 1942, Aaron lived a full and vibrant life, deeply devoted to his family, work, and passions. He is survived by Janet, his beloved wife of 62 years, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Together, they raised three children: Michaelle (Jim),...

Veronica Ann Dupuis

Veronica Ann Dupuis

Oct 8, 2024

After a short battle with cancer, Veronica Ann Dupuis, 62, of Casco, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Veronica was born January 22, 1962 to Edward and Virginia Bulski. Married to Lionel (Leo) Dupuis on May 9, 1981, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond, Michigan.  Together Leo and Veronica raised three children,...

Hildegarde Sharon Laich

Hildegarde Sharon Laich

Oct 6, 2024

Hildegarde Sharon Laich, 88, of Lenox, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024. Hildegarde was born July 17, 1936 to the late Willie and Annette (Zajac) Bewersdorff. Cherished wife of the late Carl Laich; loving mother of Cynthia Laich, Carol Laich, Catherine (John) Hicks and Cherlyn (Mark) Prisby; adored grandmother of Ronald (Kelly) Garberson. Crystal Garberson, Heidi Wahl, Eric (Sarah)...

Donald Alan Leenknegt

Donald Alan Leenknegt

Sep 18, 2024

Donald Alan Leenknegt, of Chesterfield Township, passed away on September 18, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family.  Donald was born October 10, 1955 in Mt. Clemens, a son of Marcel and Dorothy (Barks) Leenknegt. Donald was a retired Union Iron Worker who worked in construction his entire career.  He was an avid motorcyclist and a classic car...

Edwin Harold Uhl

Edwin Harold Uhl

Sep 17, 2024

Edwin Harold Uhl, 84, of Wales, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. He was born in Roseville on August 28, 1940, the son of the late Henry and Mary (Bauer) Uhl. On January 28, 1961, he married Barbara E. Agnello at St. Peter’s Lutheran...

Byron Dennis Helzer Jr.

Byron Dennis Helzer Jr.

Sep 14, 2024

Byron Dennis Helzer Jr., 58, of Algonac, passed away very unexpectedly Saturday, September 14, 2024. Byron was born April 18, 1966 to Byron and Diane Helzer. Byron is survived by his sons, Byron Helzer III and Zachary Helzer, sisters, Brenda Smith, Beth (Jeff) Kain, Deanna (Dan) Klama and Dana (Adam) Saunders, and many nieces and nephews. Byron worked as...

David Joseph Austin

David Joseph Austin

Sep 11, 2024

David Joseph Austin, 85, of Lenox, passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. David was born October 7, 1938 to the late Frederick and Veva Austin. Beloved husband of Ruby Austin; cherished father of Jeffrey (Carol) and Christopher (Tammy) Austin; caring grandfather of Rachelle (Bradley) Fergin, Jordan Austin, Danny (Alyssa) Beals,...

Karen Elaine Kuuttila

Karen Elaine Kuuttila

Sep 5, 2024

Karen Elaine (Haralson) Kuuttila of Utica, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Karen was born on October 15, 1940, in Lake Linden, Michigan, to the late Agnes and Elmer Haralson.  She graduated from Lake Linden High School in 1958. Karen married Richard Kuuttila on June 22, 1963, at Charity Lutheran Church in Detroit, Michigan.  Richard died on...

Jason Molina

Jason Molina

Sep 5, 2024

Jason Molina, 18, of Riley Twp., passed away very unexpectedly Thursday, September 5, 2024. Jason was born April 10, 2006 to Ascencion and Maricela Molina. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his siblings, Ninette and Remy Molina, grandparents, Margarita Molina and Tiburcio (Rosa) Garcia, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by...

Salwa Albert Tadros

Salwa Albert Tadros

Aug 30, 2024

Salwa Tadros 83 of Columbus, MI passed away peacefully in her home on August 30th 2024. Salwa was born on September 29th, 1940 in Sudan to Hadad and Zakia Tadros and immigrated to America from Sudan in 1967 with her Husband Albert, daughter Silvin and eldest son Salvi, eventually settling in Memphis, MI once her youngest son Alex was...

Laura Marie Manley

Laura Marie Manley

Aug 27, 2024

No Service at this time.

Roy Joseph Morgan

Roy Joseph Morgan

Aug 13, 2024

No Service to be held.

Agnes Claire Rumenapp

Agnes Claire Rumenapp

Aug 11, 2024

Agnes started her life as an adventurous little wanderer.  It was said that she felt “free” tramping around the town of Marine City visiting grandparents, aunts, uncles, playing with cousins and friends in her neighborhood.  She lived a simple life filled with love, faith and family.  In 1947, she married Anthony Andrew Rumenapp, the man that shared her beliefs...

Kaye Rose Wightman

Kaye Rose Wightman

Jul 20, 2024

Kaye Rose Wightman (Haskin), 85, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Born on May 28, 1939, in Great Bend, Kansas, to the late Woodrow and Hilda Haskin, Kaye was a devoted wife to the late Claude Wightman and a cherished mother to Jennifer (James) Falconello, Amber (Paul) Zachara, Shawn (Ricanna) Wightman, and...

Robert Frederick Kurtz

Robert Frederick Kurtz

Jul 11, 2024

Robert Frederick Kurtz, 72, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. Robert was born to Arthur and Norma Kurtz on January 13, 1952. Robert is survived by his sister, Lynette (Daniel) Teschler, nephew, David (Sarah) Teschler, niece, Michelle Kahila, great niece, Brooke Teschler, and great nephew, Ethan Teschler. Robert was a long time part of and an honorary member of...

Maria Mladek Rocker

Maria Mladek Rocker

Jul 9, 2024

Maria Mladek Rocker, 79, of Richmond Twp., passed away at home Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Maria was born in Prague, Czech Republic on December 3, 1944. Maria is survived by her husband, Charles Rocker, step children, Jeff (Kim) Rocker, Jason (Audra) Rocker and Tara (Jared) Ramirez, step grandchildren, Gavin, Darby, Amanda, Faith, Samantha, Jaxson, Jacob and Caden, step great...

Anita Louise Kolasinski

Anita Louise Kolasinski

Jul 2, 2024

Anita Louise Kolasinski, 64, of Columbus Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Anita was born August 28, 1959 to the late Henry and Eleanor Kolasinski. She was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High school. Anita is survived by her sisters, Phyllis Ellison and Doris (Rudi) Klemm, nieces, JoDee (James) Stipp and Jill (Ronald) Campbell, and many...

Loreen Marie Verwest

Loreen Marie Verwest

Jun 8, 2024

Loreen Marie Verwest, 68, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Blue Water Hospice Home. Loreen was born February 3, 1956 to the late Joseph and Eleanor Haydamack. Beloved wife of Donald Verwest and cherished mother of Melissa Verwest (and Family) and Donald Verwest. Also survived by her brothers, Randy (Donna) Haydamack and Jim Haydamack, brothers and...