Obituaries

Our heavenly Father put His hand upon Diane Elaine Carr and called her home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was 81 years of age. Diane was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 25, 1941, daughter of the late Nelson and Dorothy (Walter) Dieball.

Vicki Leberg’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, at St. Thomas. 10:30 visitation and 11:00 am service.

Paul Gibson Kress, age 68, of Eastpointe, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Paul was born February 23, 1954. Please keep Lisa, his wife, and his family in your prayers.  Service on Wednesday, August 24 at St. Thomas at 11:00, in state 10:30.

Beverly Ann Schnepper, age 84, of Eastpointe, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Beverly was born April 10, 1938 in East Detroit, Michigan to the late George Hupp and the late Helen (nee: Most) Hupp.

Rev. Raymond R. Pollatz, Jr., 83, of Canadian Lakes, entered into the Kingdom of Glory on June 15, 2022. He was born August 3, 1938, in Detroit, to his loving parents Raymond, Sr. and Eugenia (Hertwig) Pollatz, and shortly thereafter, he was laid in the arms of Jesus through the waters of Holy Baptism. In 1952, he confirmed his faith, and his verse was from 1 Timothy 4:8, “Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”

We are sad to announce that on November 29, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Donna Mertz of Harrison Township, Michigan. She was predeceased by : her parents, Bobbs Baker and Edna Baker; and her husband Kenneth Mertz.

Betty Jean Knox, age 92, passed away on September 30, 2021. Beloved wife to the late Thomas E. Knox for 37 years; dear mother to Deborah (Dennis), the late Bill, Jan and Tom; cherished grandma of Jodi (Jeff), Tami (Damon), Ryan and Tommy; loving great-grandma to Lauren (Justin), Brendan, Billy, Corey, Tommy Jr. and Vanessa; great-great grandma to Connor.