Community Farewell Obituaries

Marvin Sunday Pinckney, MI

Sunday, Marvin Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Marvin Edward Sunday, age 91, passed away June 2, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Viola Sunday. Marv married his first wife and mother of his children, Sylvia in 1952 who passed in 1971. He then married his loving wife, Willodene Ray, on November 22, 1975, in Roseville, Michigan. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Poppa. Marv had a great sense of humor and was a humble man who never...

Sunday, Marvin Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Marvin Edward Sunday, age 91, passed away June 2, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Viola Sunday. Marv...

Roger Schroepfer Brighton, MI

Schroepfer, Roger Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Roger Paul Schroepfer, age 88, passed away May 31, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota to John and Martha (Franzwa) Schroepfer. Roger married his loving wife, Karen Shoner, on February 21, 1988, in Hawaii. He graduated Harding High School in St. Paul, Minnesota and became a mason contractor, eventually working his way to owning his own business. He retired after working in masonry...

Schroepfer, Roger Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Roger Paul Schroepfer, age 88, passed away May 31, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota to John...

Susan "Susie" Bell Pinckney, MI

Bell, Susan “Susie” Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Susan Lynn “Susie” Bell, 75, passed away May 30, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1948, in Trenton, Michigan to Donald Brott and Hazel (Hughson) Brott. Susan married the love of her life, Charles Michael Bell, on March 28, 2003, in Toledo, Ohio. She will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Susie loved nature, animals, children, and flowers. She was the fun grandma...

Bell, Susan “Susie” Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Susan Lynn “Susie” Bell, 75, passed away May 30, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1948, in Trenton, Michigan to...

Joyce Dyer Pinckney, MI

Dyer, Joyce Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Joyce Elaine Dyer, 84, passed away May 29, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1938, in Deerfield Township, Michigan, to Walter Granger and Bessie (McDonald) Granger. Joyce married the love of her life, Herbert Dyer, on September 5, 1964, in Howell, Michigan at the Howell Church of the Nazarene. She grew up in a hardworking farm family. Joyce lived a life committed to God and always had arms open for family and friends. She also had a heart...

Dyer, Joyce Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Joyce Elaine Dyer, 84, passed away May 29, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1938, in Deerfield Township, Michigan, to Walter Granger and...

Janalee Walker Fowlerville, MI

Her Legacy… Janalee Marie Walker, age 55, passed away May 28, 2023 at her home in Fowlerville, MI after her battle with cancer. She was born on May 8, 1968 to Eurbin “Sonny” Walker and Sherry (Merritt) Martin in Jackson, MI and later adopted by Michael Martin. Janalee grew up in Jackson, MI and moved in high school to Niles High School in 1986. She married Jack Walker on July 27, 2014 at Rivertree Community Church in Jackson, MI. Janalee’s faith was really important...

Her Legacy… Janalee Marie Walker, age 55, passed away May 28, 2023 at her home in Fowlerville, MI after her battle with cancer. She was born on May 8, 1968 to Eurbin “Sonny”...

Joanne Bair Brighton, MI

Bair, Joanne Brighton, Michigan Her Legacy… Joanne Marie Bair, age 88, passed away May 28, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to James and Etta Bakris. Joanne married the love of her life, Darrell Delano Bair, on May 29, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. They were happily married for almost 60 years. Joanne was a wonderful wife and caretaker, a great mother, and a wonderful friend who spread laughter and happiness with everyone she...

Bair, Joanne Brighton, Michigan Her Legacy… Joanne Marie Bair, age 88, passed away May 28, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to James and Etta...

Doris Bell Pinckney, MI

Bell, Doris Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Doris Ann Bell, 89, passed away May 27, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1933, in Chelsea, Michigan to Lionel Vickers and Emma (Perry) Vickers. Doris married the love of her life, Charles Bell, in December of 1951, in Chelsea, Michigan. Doris worked for many years at Hancock Fabrics, and loved to sew. She enjoyed being on a bowling league and playing bunco. Doris never missed watching the Kentucky Derby on TV. She was a homebody and an...

Bell, Doris Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Doris Ann Bell, 89, passed away May 27, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1933, in Chelsea, Michigan to Lionel Vickers and Emma (Perry)...

Grant Thompson Howell

Thompson, Grant James Howell, Michigan His Legacy… Grant James Thompson, 73, passed away at home on May 26, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1949, in New London, Connecticut to James Angus Thompson and Joan (Danz) Thompson. Grant married the one and only love of his life, Carol (Galloway) Thompson , on December 22, 1972, in Grayling, Michigan. He will be remembered as a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Grant was a very hard worker and...

Thompson, Grant James Howell, Michigan His Legacy… Grant James Thompson, 73, passed away at home on May 26, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1949, in New London, Connecticut to James Angus...

Barbara Czerwinski Canton, MI

Czerwinski, Barbara Canton, MI Her Legacy… Barbara Carol Czerwinski, 76, passed away May 24, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Chester Lizon and Sophie (Banas) Lizon. Barbara was married to the love of her life, John, for 54 years. Barb retired from a fulfilling career at Macy’s, starting back when it was known as Hudson’s. Barb valued being with family and would talk on the phone for hours with her sister. She enjoyed traveling, including...

Czerwinski, Barbara Canton, MI Her Legacy… Barbara Carol Czerwinski, 76, passed away May 24, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Chester Lizon and Sophie...

Vernona Melchi Whitmore Lake, MI

Melchi, Vernona Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Vernona Lee Melchi, 94, passed away May 23, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1928, in Lima, Ohio to Levi Rousculp and Clementine (Bowsher) Rousculp. Vernona married the love of her life, Norman Melchi, on July 5, 1947, in Lima, Ohio. Vernona and her husband Norman enjoyed studying genealogy and often traveled together to study their family histories. She was a wonderful seamstress and often sewed her children’s clothes and...

Melchi, Vernona Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Vernona Lee Melchi, 94, passed away May 23, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1928, in Lima, Ohio to Levi Rousculp and Clementine...

Richard "Dick" Higgs Pinckney, MI

Higgs, Richard Pinckney, MI His Legacy…Richard “Dick” C. Higgs, 85, passed away May 22, 2023. He was born on August 11, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to John Higgs and Lorraine (Jurnis) Higgs. Dick worked as a test driver at Chrysler Proving Gounds for many years. He was an avid golfer and was a fan of all sports. He also enjoyed following Pinckney High School sports. Dick loved taking trips to Minnesota to go fishing for walleye. He was incredibly honest, selfless,...

Higgs, Richard Pinckney, MI His Legacy…Richard “Dick” C. Higgs, 85, passed away May 22, 2023. He was born on August 11, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to John Higgs and...

Nancy Knez Hamburg, MI

Knez, Nancy Hamburg, MI Her Legacy… Nancy Joyce Knez, 82, passed away from Alzheimer’s on May 21, 2023. She was born on July 2, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to Olin Kelley and Norma (Hugo) Kelley. After a short courtship, Nancy married the love of her life, Robert Knez, on June 25, 1960, in Joliet, Illinois. Nancy was born in St. Louis, but as a child she grew up in California, on a farm in Iowa, and Illinois. She went to a 1 room schoolhouse with only 14 other students....

Knez, Nancy Hamburg, MI Her Legacy… Nancy Joyce Knez, 82, passed away from Alzheimer’s on May 21, 2023. She was born on July 2, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to Olin Kelley and...

Barbara Russell Richmond, MI

Russell, Barbara Richmond, Michigan Her Legacy… Barbara Marie Russell, age 80, passed away May 20, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Barbara (Ambrus) Banas. Barbara married Donald Russell in August of 1968, in Westland, Michigan. She will be remembered as a quiet, hard-working lady with a big heart, especially for children. Barbara was an elementary school teacher for over 40 years, and was devoted to her students. She...

Russell, Barbara Richmond, Michigan Her Legacy… Barbara Marie Russell, age 80, passed away May 20, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to Walter...

Thomas Spiess Whitmore Lake, MI

Spiess, Thomas Dexter, Michigan His Legacy… Thomas Franklin Spiess, age 86, passed away May 19, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to Eleanor (Warson) Campbell and Curt Spiess. Tom married the love of his life, Suzanne Steeb, on November 25, 1961, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tom will be remembered as a devoted family man and loyal friend. In addition, he served his country for three years in the Marines, and then worked for 28 years as...

Spiess, Thomas Dexter, Michigan His Legacy… Thomas Franklin Spiess, age 86, passed away May 19, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to Eleanor...

Marvin Tobel Brighton, MI

Tobel, Marvin Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Marvin Orville Tobel, age 88, passed away May 19, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1935 in Southfield, Michigan to Norman and Margaret (Johnson) Tobel. Marvin married the love of his life, Joan Blair, on December 27, 1957 in Southfield, Michigan. They spent over 65 wonderful years together. Marvin was a loving husband, an excellent father, and an awesome brother. He loved animals, especially his...

Tobel, Marvin Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Marvin Orville Tobel, age 88, passed away May 19, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1935 in Southfield, Michigan to Norman...

Adrienne Kozarian Howell, MI

Adrienne Ann Kozarian, 83, drew her last breath on Friday, May 19, 2023. It was six years to the day that her husband of 50+ years had gone to be with the Lord. (Alex Kozarian – May 19, 2017). Adrienne was born on August 5, 1939, to Mike and Natalie Resiter, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. She was the oldest of two daughters (Arlene Resiter). In 1958, she married the love of her life, Alex Kozarian, and together they raised three children. Her family and friends were incredibly important...

Adrienne Ann Kozarian, 83, drew her last breath on Friday, May 19, 2023. It was six years to the day that her husband of 50+ years had gone to be with the Lord. (Alex Kozarian – May 19,...

Sharon Pavesich Howell, MI

Sharon Ann Pavesich, age 78, passed away May 18, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1945 in Dearborn, MI to Stanley and Katherin (Grodzicki) Pecora. Sharon will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions may be given to Medilodge of Livingston. Please leave a message of comfort for Sharon's family by calling 877-231-7900 or sign the guestbook at borekjennings.com.

Sharon Ann Pavesich, age 78, passed away May 18, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1945 in Dearborn, MI to Stanley and Katherin (Grodzicki) Pecora. Sharon will be missed by all who knew and loved...

Kurt Kaiser Brighton

His Legacy… Kurt James Kaiser, Age 60, passed away May 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 23, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan to Donald Kaiser and Lynne (Shebal) Kaiser. Kurt married the love of his life, Jennifer Meyer. He will be remembered as vibrant and self-motivated. Kurt started his own business, C-LEC, Inc., installing, repairing and maintaining network telephone systems for some 40 years. He loved working things out and taking the...

His Legacy… Kurt James Kaiser, Age 60, passed away May 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 23, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan to Donald Kaiser and Lynne (Shebal)...

Donald Fuller Pinckney, MI

Fuller, Donald Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Donald Dean Fuller, age 87, passed away May 17, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1936, in Milan, Michigan to Leon and Mary (Gallop) Fuller. Don was married to the love of his life, Jane Smith, for over 64 years. They were married on June 21, 1958 at First United Methodist Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Don’s mantra in life was “God, Family, and Country.” He was very spiritual; he and...

Fuller, Donald Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Donald Dean Fuller, age 87, passed away May 17, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1936, in Milan, Michigan to Leon and Mary (Gallop)...

Marilyn Jozwiak Dexter, MI

Jozwiak, Marilyn Dexter, MI Her Legacy… Marilyn Louise Jozwiak, 71, passed away May 17, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan to Raymond Jozwiak and Shirley (Smith) Jozwiak. Her Family… Marilyn will be missed by her siblings, friends, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Kenny and John. Her Farewell… No service is currently planned. In lieu of flowers or donations, plant a flower, bush, or...

Jozwiak, Marilyn Dexter, MI Her Legacy… Marilyn Louise Jozwiak, 71, passed away May 17, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan to Raymond Jozwiak and Shirley...

Harold "Skip" Richter Jr. Hamburg, MI

Richter Jr., Harold Hamburg, MI His Legacy… Harold “Skip” Dietrich Richter Jr., 87, passed away May 16, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1935, in Royal Oak, Michigan to Harold Richter Sr. and Thelma (Smock) Richter. Skip married the love of his life, Gwendolyn “Tiny” (Bennett), on June 16, 1962, in, Hamburg, Michigan. Skip was a Lieutenant with the Hamburg Fire Department for 29 years. During that time he also owned and operated Hamburg Garage until he...

Richter Jr., Harold Hamburg, MI His Legacy… Harold “Skip” Dietrich Richter Jr., 87, passed away May 16, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1935, in Royal Oak, Michigan to...

Cynthia Slane Gregory, Michigan

Slane, Cynthia Gregory, Michigan Her Legacy… Cynthia Slane, 71, passed away May 14, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1952, in Romulus, Michigan to Carl White and Floretta (McPherson) White. Cynthia had a particularly strong love for animals. She was one of the first breeders of Chinese Shar-Pei dogs in Michigan. For most of her life, she devoted herself to homemaking and raising her three children, Jason, Tommy, and Christy. Cynthia enjoyed the simple things in life,...

Slane, Cynthia Gregory, Michigan Her Legacy… Cynthia Slane, 71, passed away May 14, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1952, in Romulus, Michigan to Carl White and Floretta...

Raymond "Bud" Compagnoni, Jr. Gregory, MI

Compagnoni, Jr., Raymond Gregory, MI His Legacy… Raymond “Bud” Compagnoni Jr., 90, passed away May 11, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to Romolo Compagnoni and Rochelle (Dalton) Compagnoni. Raymond married the love of his life, Maxine Segrest, on February 17, 1951, in, Ferndale, Michigan. Raymond was a 22 year veteran of the Army National Guard. In between serving with them, he spent 25 years with Burton Brothers Restoration Company. Raymond...

Compagnoni, Jr., Raymond Gregory, MI His Legacy… Raymond “Bud” Compagnoni Jr., 90, passed away May 11, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to Romolo...

William "Bill" Neumann Pinckney, MI

Neumann, William Pinckney, MI His Legacy… William “Bill” Louis Neumann, 81, passed away May 11, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Wilford Neumann and Geraldine (Mayer) Neumann. Bill married the love of his life, Louise Carnevale, on May 15, 1965, in, Detroit, Michigan. Bill owned his own restaurant supply company, Budget Systems. He was an incredibly hard worker and loved meeting and talking to people. Bill loved telling jokes,...

Neumann, William Pinckney, MI His Legacy… William “Bill” Louis Neumann, 81, passed away May 11, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Wilford...

Barbara Heyer Northville, MI

Her Legacy… Barbara Ann Heyer, 91, passed away May 8, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1931, in Allen Park, Michigan to Anthony Flaishans and Gertrude (Dasher) Flaishans. Barbara married the love of her life, Ralph Eugene Heyer, on March 27, 1954, in Allen Park, Michigan. June 49 graduate of Lincoln Park HS. Trombone player in the Marching Band. She will be remembered as a loving, devoted wife, beloved mother, dear aunt, and faithful friend. Barbara was a fabulous shopper in both...

Her Legacy… Barbara Ann Heyer, 91, passed away May 8, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1931, in Allen Park, Michigan to Anthony Flaishans and Gertrude (Dasher) Flaishans. Barbara married...

Amanda Dickerson Brighton, MI

Dickerson, Amanda Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Amanda Nicole Dickerson, 33, passed away May 7, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1990, in Commerce Twp, Michigan to Ronald Dickerson and Dawn (Fouchey) Dickerson. Amanda had a bold and colorful personality. She had a great eye for fashion and loved clothes, shoes and makeup. Amanda had a passion for all different genres of music. She had a restless heart that loved to travel. Her favorite places to travel were Florida and the Carolinas....

Dickerson, Amanda Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Amanda Nicole Dickerson, 33, passed away May 7, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1990, in Commerce Twp, Michigan to Ronald Dickerson and...

Ronnie Errer Fowlerville, Michigan

Errer, Ronnie D. Fowlerville, MI His Legacy… Ronnie D. Errer, Age 76, passed away May 7, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1946, in Pigeon, Michigan to Wilbur Errer and Irene (Lucht) Errer. Ronnie married the love of his life, Terry Mulloy, on July 27, 2005. He will be remembered as a kind and generous man who loved his family and University of Michigan sports. He was a diehard U of M fan holding season tickets to Michigan football games for many years. Ronnie was...

Errer, Ronnie D. Fowlerville, MI His Legacy… Ronnie D. Errer, Age 76, passed away May 7, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1946, in Pigeon, Michigan to Wilbur Errer and Irene (Lucht)...

Gerald Stryeski Clare, Michigan

His Legacy… Gerald “Gary” Frank Stryeski, Age 70, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1953, in Highland Park, Michigan to Leo Stryeski and Mary (Golembiewski) Stryeski. He will be remembered as an independent man who lived a simple life and loved collecting. He had collections of vintage toys, trains, military collectibles, and old cars. He also enjoyed spending time at auctions. He was a strong supporter of the National Rifle Association...

His Legacy… Gerald “Gary” Frank Stryeski, Age 70, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1953, in Highland Park, Michigan to Leo Stryeski and Mary...

Diane Sharp Howell, MI

Her Legacy… Diane Arlene Sharp, age 71, passed away May 5, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1952 to Richard and Faith (Cooley) Aten. Growing up, Diane was one of six children. She was quite the character. Diane liked animals, especially cats and horses. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing games, canning, gardening, and solving crosswords. Most of all, Diane loved spending time with her cat, Buzz; and shared a love of reading with her daughter, Kelly. She will be remembered for her...

Her Legacy… Diane Arlene Sharp, age 71, passed away May 5, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1952 to Richard and Faith (Cooley) Aten. Growing up, Diane was one of six children. She was...

Joseph Marsh Pinckney, MI

Joseph Arlin Marsh, age 94 years, of Pinckney, Michigan, passed away on May 5, 2023 in the Hampton Manor residential facility in Hamburg under the wonderful care of the staff of Compassionate Hospice Care out of Brighton. He was born on October 12, 1928, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Joseph Arnold Marsh and Sophia E. Cummings. Surviving children are Nicholas (Cheryl) of West Chester, OH, Gary (Sandy) of Lakewood, CO, Kevin (Karen) of Pinckney, and Jane Muller (Joseph) of Pinckney. ...

Joseph Arlin Marsh, age 94 years, of Pinckney, Michigan, passed away on May 5, 2023 in the Hampton Manor residential facility in Hamburg under the wonderful care of the staff of Compassionate...

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