On July 22, 2021, Michael C. Schira (69), with his loving wife of 45+ years, Mary (Flynn) Schira at his side, left us as quietly as he had lived his life amongst us.  The love of Mary’s life, the “Gentle Giant’s” departure came far too soon, and was unexpected following a surgery at Toledo Hospital which was intended to re-open his pathway to what he enjoyed in life – the freedom and mobility he needed to spend quality time with Mary, his best friend, and with his many, many family members and friends.  He was also looking forward to continuing in his lifelong commitment to the operation of what was started as his great-grandfather’s business in 1889, the Marleau Hercules Fence Co., where he had worked for over 55 years.

Roger Patrick "RP"  Witaszek , 57 years, of Blissfield, MI passed away on July 20, 2021 at home. RP was the son of Roger and Gloria (Fogle) Witaszek he was born on March 2, 1964 in Cape Cod, MA. 

Andrea Lorene Rokicki (Jiminez) left this world at the age of 60 after her tough battle with liver cancer. Andrea resided in Temperance, MI although she passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on July 21, 2021. 

George Earl Stewart, 91 years, of Temperance, MI passed away on July 22, 2021 at The Hampton Manor of Bedford in Lambertville, MI.  The son of William Earl and Elsie Edith (Medlock)  Stewart he was born on May 10, 1930 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Vicki Eileen (Suzor) Poole, 69 years, of Temperance, MI passed peacefully at her home on July 16, 2021.  The daughter of Jack and Patsy (Miller) Suzor she was born on February 27, 1952 in Toledo, OH.

Cauffiel, Ursula Irene (Zulka), 96, long-time resident of Temperance, Michigan, passed away on July 9, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ursula Irene Cauffiel was born on January 18, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to George Zulka and Tekla (Kwasek). 

Daniel Lee Dzierzyk, 71 years, of Monroe, MI passed away on July 11, 2021 in the ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. The son of Benjamin and Iralene (Roberts) Dzierzyk he was born on February 3, 1950 in Toledo, OH.

David P. Szymanski 77 years, of Petersburg, Michigan passed away in Toledo, Ohio on July 11th, 2021. David was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 19, 1943 to Charlotte and Leo Szymanski. David attended Central Catholic High School where he graduated with the class of 1961. He later went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1970.

David Lee Hofheinz passed away on July 10, 2021 at the age of 81 at his home in Temperance, Michigan with his wife, Marjorie by his side.   His battle with continued medical issues in recent years showed his strength and stubborn determination to live life to the fullest no matter what.  Despite the pain, Dave came out a hero and remained strong until the very end.  The son of Fredrick and Mary (Tucker) Hofheinz he was born June 1, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana.

Mildred Joan Roddy entered her eternal home on July 8^th, 2021. She died surrounded by her beloved immediate family and close friends at home, Sanctuary Farms in Riga, Michigan, which she owned and maintained since 1971.