Virgil Ramey, 82, Hamburg resident and business owner, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at home. Born in Haleyville Alabama,he was the only child of the late Bo and Virgie Ramey. Virgil is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn (Longnecker) Ramey; daughters, Anita (Bobby) Maynard and Lisa Sizemore;grandchildren, Ross (Aja) Wisser, Jason (Katelyn) Wisser, Brian Churchand Virgil (Katy) Sizemore and great-grandson, Logan Sizemore; as well as a sister-in-law Janet (Arnold)...

Barba, Robert Pinckney, Michigan   His Legacy… Robert Edward Barba, 76, passed away May 19, 2022.  He was born on February 5, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold Barba and Valeria (Zakrzewski) Barba. Bob married the love of his life, Lorraine Puroll, on November 29, 1968, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Detroit, Michigan. Bob was known for his great sense of humor, love of music, and sharp sense of style. He graduated from St. Stanislaus High School, where he was...

Hammac, Caroline Howell, MI   Her Legacy… Caroline Florence Hammac, age 80, passed away May 18, 2022. She was born on September 12, 1941, in Middlesboro, KY to Hubert and Charlotte (Evans) Branscomb. Caroline married the love of her life, Billy Ray Hammac, on October 20, 1960 in Hanock County, TN. She was known as “Mammaw” by many friends and family whom she cared for and loved. Caroline always brought a smile with her quick wit and southern sass. She was a devoted...

Zellinger, Barbara Howell, MI   Her Legacy… Barbara Jeanette Zellinger, 83, passed away May 16, 2022.  She was born on February 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph Wesolowski and Sophie (Novak) Wesolowski. Barbara married the love of her life, Robert Zellinger, in 1959, in Detroit, Michigan. Barbara enjoyed traveling with her husband and adored her family. She was a very giving person and loved to cook for people. She always made sure that you were fed and she was...

Gregory, Charles Whitmore Lake, MI   His Legacy…Charles William Gregory, 67, passed away May 16, 2022.  He was born on September 14, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to George Gregory and Irene (Dahlbom) Gregory. Chuck enjoyed a variety of activities, including fishing, camping, cross-country skiing, karaoke, collecting knives, scratching lottery tickets, and huge bonfires. One of his favorite pastimes was sitting in his garage for socialization with his friends, family, and a...

Gayle Elizabeth Forster, née Post, passed in her sleep on May 16, 2022, at home in Howell, Michigan. She was born March 23, 1956, in Carmel, California, and grew up in Big Sur and Goleta, California. She loved exploring the outdoors with her sisters and valued the precious mountainous and coastal regions of California. She was an avid equestrian from her childhood and spent much of her time riding horses in Big Sur and showing horses in Santa Barbara. She was involved in Future...

Long-time Hartland resident, Henry Kumon passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosemary (nee Kubicki), three children, Ronald (Katheryn Maguire), Karen (Daryl Sinclair), and James (Faith Cable), and six grandchildren, Ryan, Ella, Katelyn, Sean, Victor, and Jarrett. Henry Victor Kumon was born on May 31, 1938, in Hamtramck, Michigan, the youngest of Michael and Stella Kumon. He grew up in the Detroit area, graduating from St. Florian...

Weis, Sharon Westland, Michigan   Her Legacy…Sharon Lee Weis, 78, passed away May 12, 2022.  She was born on September 18, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Norman Smith and Agnes (Niemi) Smith. Sharon married the love of her life, Dean Weis, in 1963, in Wayne, Michigan. Sharon was an avid reader and absolutely loved books. She enjoyed traveling and reading about where she traveled to. Sharon graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 1961 and went on to graduate with...

Nikanowicz, Margaret Fowlerville, MI   Her Legacy… Margaret Elaine Nikanowicz, 75, passed away May 11, 2022. She was born on September 2, 1946, in Gurney, Wisconsin to Clifford Luoma and Ruth (Sturkol) Luoma. Margaret married the love of her life, Richard Nikanowicz, on October 27 1967, in Detroit, Michigan. She and Richard met when mutual friends gave him her phone number. After only a few dates they knew they were in love and were married 6 months later! She cherished having...

Lenhardt, Robert Milford, Michigan His Legacy…Robert Lenhardt, age 90, passed away May 11, 2022. He was born on 5/1/1932, in Detroit, Michigan to Laurence G. Lenhardt and Marion (Beck) Lenhardt. Robert married the love of his life, Mary Ann Cook, on June 15, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. Robert will be remembered as a loving spouse and family man, who provided for his family as a Manufacturing Engineer Manager. He started his career at Burroughs, with most of it at Sycor/Nortel...

His Legacy…Albert George Jagotka Jr., Age 67, passed away May 11, 2022.  He was born on October 29, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to Albert George Jagotka Sr. and Georgina (Lewis) Jagotka.  George worked in the construction industry as a cement truck driver. He was a proud member of the Michigan Teamsters Union, Local 247. George loved going to garage sales and collecting Matchbox, Hot Wheels and die cast cars. He enjoyed owning and collecting motorcycles. George took pride in...

  Obituary – Sue Carole Paolella  Sue Carole Paolella was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 11, 1952, the first-born child of Frank and Diana (Cicone) Paolella.  Growing up in West Bloomfield, Michigan, she became a big sister first to brother Neil, and then to sister Kim, babysitting and lovingly caring for them when mom and dad were at work.  Fortunate and unique for Sue, she grew up playing side by side not only with her little brother, Neil, but also...

Her Legacy… Rosalina Garcia-Huerta, 67, passed away May 5, 2022.  She was born on May 14, 1954, in Puebla, Mexico to Juan Garcia Tobon and Maria Huerta Bravo. Rosalina was very hard working. She enjoyed fishing and loved flowers. She was Catholic, and attended Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Howell. Most of all, Rosalina loved her family. She will be greatly missed. Her Family… Rosalina will be missed by her children, Sandra Campa-Garcia and Marco Campa-Garcia; her...

Sauls, Dwayne Fowlerville, Michigan   His Legacy… Dwayne Alton Sauls, 50, passed away May 5, 2022.  He was born on April 25, 1972, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Phillip Sauls and Jane (Birckelbaw) Miller. Dwayne served in the US Army following his graduation from Brighton High School in 1990. After his honorable discharge, he attended Nashville Auto Diesel College, graduating in 1996. He had many interests including his love of camping, driving trucks, wood working, and...

Dreffs, Chris Pinckney, Michigan   His Legacy…Christopher Andrew Dreffs, 61, passed away May 4, 2022.  He was born on December 30, 1960, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Cyril Dreffs and Prudence (Robinson) Dreffs. Chris married his best friend, Sheri, on April 12, 1985 in Westland, Michigan. Chris graduated from Pinckney High School, where he was on the swim team. He then proceeded to go to college at University of South Florida. He enjoyed bowling and golfing. Throughout the...

Crocker, Jon Michael Dexter, Michigan Jon Michael Crocker, 74, went to our lord May 3, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents; Francis X. Crocker and Arleen M. (Doletzky) Crocker, brother Thomas Richard Crocker. His love and pride of family lives on with his sister in-law Janice (Thomas) Crocker, brother Dean and sister in-law Debbie Crocker, his incredible love for his wife of 47 years Cathy, daughters and spouses Alicia and Mark Gregory, Melissa and Michael Brower. Grandchildren Bennett...

Lawrence, George Jr. Whitmore Lake, Michigan His Legacy…George Maynard Lawrence Jr., 65, passed away May 1, 2022.  He was born on April 15, 1957, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to George Maynard Lawrence Sr. and Geraldine (Aiken) Lawrence. George married his beloved wife Judith Cate, on January 10, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Michigan. George was a creative man of many interests who enjoyed tinkering and traveling. He and his wife Judy were long-time member of St. Paul...

Turnblom, Mark Ann Arbor, Michigan Mark Allen Turnblom was born on April 12, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Jack and Nadeen Turnblom. Although Mark was taken too soon, he lived his 58 years to the fullest, with 23 of those years being loved by his life partner/wife, Marcia Blunt. Mark is also survived by his three brothers, Jack (Julie) Turnblom, Gary (Sriphana) Turnblom and Michael (Betty) Turnblom along with their extended families. He is also survived by his Aunt Mary, Uncle...

His Legacy… Louis Newton Waldock Sr., age 86, passed away April 30, 2022. He was born on October 10, 1935, in Detroit, MI to Dominic and Ruby (Powers) Waldock. Louis married the love of his life, Mary Louise Murdock, on June 27, 1953 in Livonia, MI. He was a firefighter for the Livonia Fire Department. Louis was a master builder and the owner of Waldock Building. In his spare time, he enjoyed putzing around and working with antique furniture. Louis liked spending time at the family...

Baumgartner, Barbara Hamburg, MI   Her Legacy… Barbara Ann Baumgartner, 90, passed away April 29, 2022.  She was born on March 8, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to George Romine and Sallie (Franklyn)Romine. Barbara married the love of her life, Raymond Baumgartner, on October 8, 1960, in Hamburg, Michigan. Barbara enjoyed spending time camping and loved to paint. She collected and sold jewelry and belonged to the Red Hat Club. Barbara will be dearly missed by all who knew and...

Ronald "Ron" Owen Collins was a caring husband, father, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly Friday April 29, 2022 at age 56. Ron was born to Charles and Gertrude (London) Collins in Howell, MI. He was raised on Ore Lake with his five siblings. After high school, he was proud to have worked at Woodbridge in Whitmore Lake for 20 years until the plant closed. Afterwards, he refined his trades skills working in various plants. In his free time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR...

Lasky, Garrett  Howell, MI    His Legacy… Garrett Robert Lasky, age 39, passed away April 26, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1982 in Detroit, MI to Robert and Sandra (Novinski) Lasky. Garrett will forever be remembered for his free-spirit, his knack for tinkering, and his bleeding heart to always help a friend in need.  He enjoyed spending his time with family and friends.  He was an avid four-wheeler, loved fast toys, and the...

Knox, Nancy Pinckney, Michigan Her Legacy… Nancy Lynn Knox, 66, passed away April 26, 2022. She was born on January 23, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to James Semande and Mary (Louis) Semande. Nancy married the love of her life, Edward Knox, on June 5, 1976, in Livonia, Michigan. Nancy was a born caregiver who was selfless in taking care of her family and strangers alike. She made friends wherever she went, and had a way of making everyone she met a better person. In her free time, she...

Kriebel, Dale Whitmore Lake, Michigan His Legacy…Dale Allen Kriebel, 78, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 25, 2022.  He was born on June 19, 1943, in Polo, Illinois to Arnold Kriebel and Maxine(Souba)Kriebel. Dale married the love of his life, Dianna Bernacchi, on June 1, 1968, in LaPorte, Indiana. Dale grew up on a farm in Polo, Illinois and went to school in a one room schoolhouse. He graduated with a degree in business from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and...

His Legacy… Daniel Robert Ciesielski, age 75, passed away April 25, 2022. He was born on January 9, 1947, in Detroit, MI to Robert and Helen (Modrzejewski) Ciesielski. Danny married the love of his life, Karen Sandel, on August 19, 1967, in Detroit, MI. He enjoyed woodworking, watching football, and spending time outdoors taking care of his landscape. Danny also enjoyed traveling with Karen to Las Vegas and have fun in the casinos. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family...

Piraino, Christopher Pinckney, Michigan  Dear God, You gave us your son Jesus who carried his burden so we all may have Eternal Light.  We give you our son Christopher whose burden brings him to Your Eternal Light. Please embrace him in Your Love until we are blessed to embrace him again. As You know, Christopher is incredibly funny, super smart, hard-working, honest, kind, gentle and loving. We are blessed to be his family for 21 years. Chris’s life has brought us pure...

Her Legacy… Elizabeth Ann Kucharczyk, age 60, passed away April 24, 2022. She was born on February 19, 1962, in Detroit, MI to George and Lottie (Zak) Kucharczyk. Lizzie worked for South Lyon Community Schools as site supervisor of Kids Club. She enjoyed cooking, playing games, making jewelry, scrapbooking, gardening, watching wildlife, listening to music, singing, and fishing. Most of all, Lizzie loved spending time with her family and traveling with her fiancé, Jerry. She...

His Legacy… Peter Poma, age 73, passed away April 23, 2022. He was born on June 9, 1948 in Detroit, MI to Peter and Rose (Rizzo) Poma. Peter married the love of his life, Kathy Carollo, on May 27, 1967 in Detroit, MI. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an avid gardener. Peter liked growing rose bushes and raising his own lavender. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and barbequing. Most of all, Peter loved spending time with his...

His Legacy… Dale Albert Showers “Rhino”, age 76, passed away April 17, 2022. He was born on November 2, 1945, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania to Merrill and Bessie (Turner) Showers. Dale married the love of his life, Vera Eifert, on October 5, 1968, in Bloomsburg, PA. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, and leading a team of high school football referees. He was a dedicated fan of The Pennsylvania State...

Harden, Marie Whitmore Lake, MI   Her Legacy… Marie B. Harden, 100, passed away April 15, 2022.  She was born on January 1, 1922, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Ira Mumagh and Lillian (Bortz) Mumagh. Marie married the love of her life, Charles Harden, on June 20, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She will be remembered as a loving, classy, happy woman who loved her family. Marie loved to plan events and worked in marketing at Briarwood Mall. She belonged to the Kiwanis Club of...