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Helen Marie Rapley
June 10, 2025
Helen Marie Rapley, of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Taylor, Michigan, was born September 24, 1938 in Jewel Ridge, Virginia and passed away June 10, 2025 at the age of 86. She attended Chadsey High School in Detroit, where she graduated January 27, 1956, and then attended Wayne County Community College.
Helen is survived by her husband, Lance Rapley (of Gainesville, GA),...
Helen Louise Terlecki
June 10, 2025
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Helen Louise Terlecki, aged 92, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in the home she cherished for 71 years. Helen was a devoted wife to the late Michael Terlecki Jr., sharing 61 years of marriage. She was a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and a treasured great-grandmother—a true...
Nova Violene Domitrz
June 9, 2025
Nova Violene Domitrz "Powell", age 88 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Beloved wife to her late husband, Ted of 66 years. Devoted mother to Teddi (Joseph) Hendrickson. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Estel Powell, Deliah Solesbee, and Lyman Powell. She was also well loved by many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Nova...
Kenney Sotnik
June 9, 2025
Kenney Sotnik, age 68 of Allen Park, MI passed away June 9, 2025 surrounded by family. Loving and one of a kind husband of Ginger Sotnik for 40 wonderful years. Beloved dad of Melissa (PJ Jobson) Sotnik and Megan (Jon) Butkin. Proud grumpa and "old fart" of Austin, Piper, Paige and Baby Butkin. Kenney also leaves behind many nieces, nephews...
Helen Victoria Wolski
June 7, 2025
Wolski, Helen V. Age 94, of Woodhaven. June 7, 2025. Born in Detroit, March 29, 1931. Helen was the daughter of Michael and Tillie (Dziubek) Katanski. She married the love of her life, Max Wolski, and remained married for over 50 years. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by 12 siblings. Loving mother of...
Joseph Mottillo
June 6, 2025
RIVERVIEW – Dr. Joseph “Joe” Louis Mottillo, 91, of Riverview, MI, died peacefully in hospice care at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, Trenton, MI, on June 6, 2025.
Joseph was born on January 3, 1934 to Dominick and Maria (DiLorenzo) Mottillo. He was raised in Meadville, PA, the youngest of eight children in a close-knit, loving family, which he remembered fondly and...
Sharon Rafels
June 6, 2025
Sharon Rafels 12/28/1953--6/6/2025
A life long resident of Allen Park, MI she passed away peacefully at age 71. She is survived by her brother Thomas, her niece Constance (Larry), niece Sylvia and nephew Adam (Becky) and many cousins. Predeceased by parents John and Helen Rafels and her brother Donald (the late Josephine).
Sharon earned nursing degrees at Mercy College and became a...
Michele L. Weiss
June 6, 2025
Michele L. Weiss, a beloved homemaker and proud mother, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Taylor, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family. Born on December 13, 1962, in Detroit, Michele was a shining example of strength and nurturing, qualities she embodied as she cared for her family throughout her life.
Michele's educational journey included some...
David M. Bartoszek
June 5, 2025
David M. Bartoszek of Allen Park passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 59. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Margery, his beloved daughters, Molly and Megan, mother Beverly, brother Brett (Lisa), nieces Ashley, Samantha, and Julianna, nephew Mathew, father-in-law Carl Holth, and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He is also survived...
Amelia Y. Rodriguez
June 3, 2025
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Amelia Yolanda Rodriguez, known as Melona, passed away on June 3, 2025 in Taylor, Michigan at the age of 83. She was born to the late Guadalupe and Santiago Sanchez. Amelia was an extremely proud retiree of 30 years at General Motors. She was a God fearing woman who regularly attended church...
John Michael St. Bernard
June 3, 2025
Born in Monroe, John was the son of Harold and Barbara (Gamboe) St. Bernard. A graduate of Monroe High School, he proudly served our country in the United States Navy. John married the love of his life, Nancy Perlinski, on October 6, 1990. Sadly she preceded him in death March 3, 2022. John supported his family as a Pipefitter with...
Patricia Elaine Mills
June 2, 2025
Patricia Elaine Mills born 2/27/38 died 6/2/25. Pat was predeceased by her son Mathew Erin Mills & grandson Aeron Scott Mills. Pat is survived by her children, Donald Scott & Janeen Mills, Brett & Lorna Mills Patricia (Patti) Mills & Carl Breitenbach, her grandchildren, Lindsey Mills & Brent Snider, Gavin & Chelsea Mills, Sean & Emily Mills, Kyle Mills, Kiley...
Dorothy Clackley
June 1, 2025
Dorothy B Clackley Born 12/29/1941 died on 6/1/2025 she was predeceased by her husband of 69 years Carl Clackley on 12/11/2016. She was a beloved mother to her four daughters Carla (spouse Danny) Seales, Sherrie (Billy) Cruthirds, Janetta (Ricky) Garcia, and Donna (Phillip) Thompson. She has seven grandchildren, Ricky Lee Edwin Dobson (deceased), Joshua Ray Breland (deceased), Richard Fairley, Cody...
Robert Louis MacLeod
June 1, 2025
Robert Louis MacLeod, age 72 of Wyandotte, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Beloved husband to his wife, Deborah of 43 years. Devoted dad to Robert (Janette) MacLeod. Cherished grandpa to Dylan and Olivia. Proud brother to Jack MacLeod. Loving uncle to Alex MacLeod. He was also well loved by many other nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
He will...
Ludwig "Lou" Schiebel
June 1, 2025
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Ludwig “Lou” Schiebel was born on November 15, 1931 in Alger, Michigan and passed away on June 1, 2025 at the age of 93; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving dad of Steve (Cindee) and the late Debbie. Proud grandpa of Ryan, Shane and Kara. He was preceded...
Yuill "Jo" Kampschoer
June 1, 2025
Yuill "Jo" Josephine Kampschoer, age 97 of Trenton, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Beloved wife to her late husbands, Calvin Byers of 33 years & Robert Kampschoer of 34 years. Loving mother to Bruce (Marsha) Byers and Susan (late Kevin) McNamara. Devoted grandmother to Meghan (Scott), Sean (Natalie), Molly (Danny), Jessica, and Natalie; great-grandmother to Michelle, Gabrielle, Kevin, Liam,...
Dawn Christine Denno
June 1, 2025
Born in Trenton, Dawn was the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Judith (Ernest) Meade. A 1985 Graduate of Carlson High School, she worked as a Cosmetologist for many years. She loved to be outside in nature and soak in the sun. She also enjoyed plants and gardening. She had quite a green thumb! She had a love for animals especially...
Geraldine "Gerry" Grace
May 31, 2025
Geraldine (Gerry) M. Grace, age 88, of Dearborn Heights passed away on May 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents. Loving wife of Tony for 66 years. Beloved mother of Patricia (Scott) Wagner. Proud grandmother of Emily (John) Buckler, Matthew (Danielle) Wagner and Ian (Maria) Wagner. Loving great grandmother to Piper and Jack. Dear sister of the...
Sandy DiSanto
May 31, 2025
Sandy DiSanto, 76 of Lincoln Park, passed away on May 31, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Sandy was born on February 20,1949 to Martin and Evelyn Mann who preceded her in death. After her passing, Dolores Mann lovingly raised her. Sandy graduated from Trenton High School in 1967.
In 1973, Sandy married Mariano DiSanto whom she was married to...
Danielle S. McGrath
May 31, 2025
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Danielle was born on February 28, 1973 in Dearborn, Michigan and passed away on May 31, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 52; she was of Southgate. Cherished wife of Marc. Loving mother of Jessicca and Marcie (Charles). Proud grandma of Marissa, Charlie and Scotty. Dearest daughter of Louis...
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