Obituaries

Jerome Joseph Barton

Jerome Joseph Barton

Oct 31, 2023

Jerome Joseph Barton, 85, of Riley Twp., passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Jerome was born April 12, 1938 to the late Joseph and Lillian Barton. Loving husband of the late Marilyn Barton; cherished father of Dennis Barton, Denise Matthes, Diane (John) Cannon and Derrick Barton; grandfather of Kelley (Sam Addobbo) Barton and...

Arthur Lawrence O'Donnell

Arthur Lawrence O'Donnell

Oct 21, 2023

Arthur Lawrence O’Donnell, 70, of Goodells, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Arthur was born July 31, 1953 to the late Arthur and Phyllis O’Donnell. Beloved husband of Rhonda O’Donnell; caring father of Kenneth (Dajana) O’Donnell, Brent O’Donnell, Garrett (Katie Anliker) O’Donnell and Lynsey (Mitch) Blount; cherished grandfather of Calvin, Mia, Oliver...

Antoinette Gabridge

Antoinette Gabridge

Oct 17, 2023

Antoinette Gabridge, 78, of Richmond Twp., passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Leisure Manor with her family by her side. Toni was born July 9, 1945 in Detroit Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Gabridge who she married on December 8, 1979. Toni is survived by her children, Rozanne (Tony) Buhagiar, Kim (Dean) Jones and Jennifer (Todd)...

Edwin David Verbrugge

Edwin David Verbrugge

Oct 15, 2023

Edwin David Verbrugge, 77, of Columbus Twp., passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. Edwin was born November 27, 1945 to the late Edwin and Ann Verbrugge. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1965 and married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Cain. They were married for 58 years. During that time, they had three beautiful daughters; Rhonda (Rick)...

Edward Thomas Lavalley

Edward Thomas Lavalley

Oct 14, 2023

Edward Thomas LaValley, 87, of Richmond, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. Edward was born July 24, 1936 to the late George and Lila LaValley. Edward is survived by his wife, Deanna LaValley, Daughter, Shelley (George) Murdick, grandchildren, John (Sarah) Gillies and Katherine (Dennis) Stuckey, great grandchildren, Emily and Logan Gillies and son-in-law, John Gillies. He is preceded...

Richard Witte

Richard Witte

Sep 15, 2023

Richard Witte, 82, of Indian River, and formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2023. Richard was born February 23, 1941 to the late Otto and Margaret Witte. Beloved husband of Marilyn Witte; cherished father of Scott (Lori) Witte, Craig (Pamela) Witte and Lindsay (David Noe) Witte; caring grandfather of Cole, Trent, Tyler, Eddie and Zoe. Also...

John Chester Dickinson

John Chester Dickinson

Sep 14, 2023

John Chester Dickinson, age 76, of Casco Township passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 peacefully and surrounded by family at Select Specialty Hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan.  John was born on March 25, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the Late Thomas Sr. and Clara Dickinson.  He went to Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Richmond High School in 1965. ...

James Philip Smith

James Philip Smith

Sep 12, 2023

James Philip Smith 79, of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. James was born on November 28, 1943, to the late Myron P. Smith and Ellavienne Smith. After high school James enlisted in the United States Navy. He served for 4 years as a Second-Class Petty Officer. James met the love...

Bernice Agnes Ruth

Bernice Agnes Ruth

Aug 25, 2023

A Private Mass has taken place.

Wayne Eugene Allen Sr.

Wayne Eugene Allen Sr.

Aug 20, 2023

Wayne Eugene Allen Sr., of Richmond, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at The Orchards of Armada Assisted Living Center. Wayne was born November 7, 1932. Loving son of the late Jack and Evelyn Stickney and devoted husband of the late Janet Allen; caring Father of Wayne (Kathy) Allen Jr. and Jack (Julia) Allen; cherished grandfather of Melisa (Shawn)...

Mary Lou Matusko

Mary Lou Matusko

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Louise Matusko, 83, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at The Orchards of Armada. Mary Lou was born May 1, 1940 to the late Russell and Stella Santoro. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Raymond Matusko, children Raymond (Donna) Matusko and Maria Mayer, grandchildren, Dustin (Nikki) Matusko, Vicki (Collin) Winfrey, Kevin (Susan) Brown, Sean Matusko,...

Kenneth Allen Geil

Kenneth Allen Geil

Aug 13, 2023

Kenneth Allen Geil of Richmond passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, following an extended illness. He was 85 years old. Ken was born on September 10, 1937, to Theodore and Mildred Geil. He spent his early childhood years in Detroit until the family moved to Richmond in 1949. He graduated from Armada High School in 1955 and served...

Bonnie Carol Gietzen

Bonnie Carol Gietzen

Aug 12, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Rosalie Beth Rowe

Rosalie Beth Rowe

Aug 12, 2023

Rosalie Beth Rowe, 92, a long time resident of Memphis, passed away at her home surrounded by family & friends on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Rosalie was born August 10, 1931 to the late Sylvester and Geneva Lawson. Beloved wife of the late Donald Rowe; adored mother of Dannie (Linda) Rowe, Ronda (Larry) Bradke, Ricky Rowe and Rodona (Jamie)...

Joseph James Caramanoff

Joseph James Caramanoff

Aug 9, 2023

A memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Bruce Watson

Bruce Watson

Aug 5, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Bruce Watson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Geraldine Janet Williamson

Geraldine Janet Williamson

Aug 1, 2023

Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

Albert Floyd Collins

Albert Floyd Collins

Jul 31, 2023

Albert Floyd Collins, 87, of Richmond, passed away at his home Monday, July 31, 2023 surrounded by friends and family. Albert was born July 22, 1936 to the late John and Della Collins. He was the loving husband of the late Janet Collins; proud father of Timothy (wife, Lynn), Patrick, Daniel (wife, Rhonda) and Matthew (wife, Rosanna) Collins; grandfather...

Sarah Ann Mcninch

Sarah Ann Mcninch

Jul 28, 2023

Sarah Ann McNinch, 85, of Richmond, passed away Friday, June 28, 2023 at The Village of East Harbor in New Baltimore. Sarah was born August 4, 1937 to the late Albert and Carol Dixon. Loving wife of the late Harold “Reb” McNinch; cherished mother of Stephen (Judy) and Dan (Donna) McNinch; caring grandmother of Kyle (Jenna), Jessica (Nick Fracassa),...

Carol Lynn Gillis

Carol Lynn Gillis

Jul 24, 2023

Carol Lynn Gillis, 74, of Richmond, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Troy Beaumont hospital. Carol was born October 2, 1948 to the late Wayne and Leila Hord. Beloved wife of James Gillis; caring mother of James (Amy) Gillis and Cathlene (Eric) Sanders; cherished grandmother of Wyatt Sanders. Carol is also survived by her sisters, Betty (Jim) Logsdon...