OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Kenneth J. Bloomfield

Kenneth J. Bloomfield

November 27, 2022

Kenneth Joseph Bloomfield, born November 28, 1927, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 27, 2022. Loving husband and 66 year life partner of the deceased Mary Bloomfield. Amazing father to his daughter Lisa Muzaurieta and her husband Aurelio Muzaurieta and to his son and late daughter in-law Craig and Dawn Bloomfield. Proud grandfather of Aurelio,...

Victoria Milanovich-Martin

Victoria Milanovich-Martin

November 27, 2022

Victoria Kimberly Milanovich-Martin, age 51 of Melvindale, MI, passed away on November 27, 2022.

Loving mother to Colton (Amber) and Sara (Matt). Loving grandmother to Mark, Isabella, and Carlyn. Loving daughter to Victoria J. Milanovich of Knoxville, Tennessee. Loving sister to Kimberly Atkinson of Tennessee and Clifford Milanovich of Michigan. She was also loved by...

Malcom "Mike"  Dugliss

Malcom "Mike" Dugliss

November 26, 2022

Malcom "Mike" Dugliss of Grosse Ile Twp, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Dugliss. Cherished father of Paul (Sandra) Dugliss. Dear grandfather of Phillip, Sarah, and Laura. Loving great-grandfather of Liz. Caring brother of Roderick (Lucia) Dugliss and father-in-law of Gwenyth Dugliss...

John  Peter Teresko

John Peter Teresko

November 25, 2022

John Peter Tersko. Born September 14, 1949. Died November 25, 2022.

Anita I. Teresko married for 37 years. We enjoyed our 37-years of marriage traveling, visiting our children and family, playing tennis for fun and competitive.

John was given an international assignment by Ford to Canada for seven years. On our repatriation we looked for...

Dennis F. Donovan

Dennis F. Donovan

November 25, 2022

Dennis F. Donovan was born on September 6, 1947 in Del Ray, Michigan to Edwin F. and Cleo E. (Burnett) Donovan; he was baptized at the local Methodist Church. Dennis passed away on November 25, 2022 at his home in Gibraltar at the age of 75.

Dennis proudly served his Country in the United States Army from...

Jerry Ponte

Jerry Ponte

November 25, 2022

Jerry Ponte of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Jean Ponte. Cherished father of Paula Ponte and Marsha (Wayne) Wright. Dear grandfather of Benjamin (Kayla) VanHook, Lauren (Brian) Hufford, Megan (Jeremy) Klotz, and Nicholas Ponte. Loving great-grandfather of Beckham Klotz, Millie VanHook, and baby Klotz on...

Jim Boismier

Jim Boismier

November 24, 2022

Jim Boismier, age 84 of Gibralter, passed away November 24, 2022.

Born January 15, 1938 in Wyandotte, to the late James and Mabel Boismier. On August 6, 1957 he married the love of his life Barbra Ward. Together they raised 5 children Bruce, Jim, Janine (Jeff) Caroots, Aimee (Steven) Mercure, and Denis (Linda Kaiser). Proud...

Dave Leclaire

Dave Leclaire

November 24, 2022

Dave Leclaire, age 84 of Taylor, passed away November 24th, 2022.

Dave was born July 20th, 1938 in Ferndale, MI to the late Henry and Leontine Leclaire. Loving husband of the late Fran. Dear father of David (the late Renee), Genny (Brian) Evans, and Mike (Tamra). Proud grandfather of Justin, Kyle, Matthew (Brittany), Jacob, and...

Sophie Dembinski

Sophie Dembinski

November 23, 2022

Sophie Dembinski, of Grosse Ile, passed away November 23, 2022. Loving wife of the late Edward Dembinski. Loving mom of Michael (Kimberly) Dembinski, Jackie (Lino) Mancini, and Denise (the late Brett) Stachak. Proud grandma of Danielle (Kevin) Delamarter, David Dembinski, Steven Dembinski, Brandon Stachak and Aaron Stachak. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Lucy Hodur, Mary Gorniak...

Robert R. Chowen

Robert R. Chowen

November 23, 2022

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Robert (“Bob”) Chowen, 64, of Troy, MI, passed away on November 23, 2022.

Bob was born on May 9, 1958 to Richard and Virginia Chowen in Dearborn, MI. After graduating from Allen Park High School in 1976, he went on to study...

Robert  T. Ottenbreit

Robert T. Ottenbreit

November 22, 2022

Robert T. Ottenbreit of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved  husband of the late Monica Ottenbreit. Cherished father of Sandra (Michael) Brozowski and Darlene Ottenbreit. Dear grandfather of Joseph and Jessica Brozowski. Loving brother of Victor (Colleen) Ottenbreit. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in...

John "Gabe" Gabor

John "Gabe" Gabor

November 22, 2022

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John Gabor, who many know as Gabe, was born July 17th, 1971. He was raised in his childhood home in Allen Park, with his 4 siblings, mother, and father.

With his presence, John brought peace. He never failed to fill the...

Phyllis A. Kuehn

Phyllis A. Kuehn

November 21, 2022

Phyllis Ann Kuehn age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Phyllis was born on Good Friday, April 3, 1931 - a special 30th birthday present to her mother. She spent her childhood in Southwest Detroit, one of eight children to Adolf and Mary Kuhn. Her dream of becoming...

April  Marie Jankowski

April Marie Jankowski

November 21, 2022

April Marie Jankowski of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 40. Beloved daughter of Laura Jankowski and the late James Jankowski. Dear mother of Andrew (Hali) Flores and Justin Lyons. Cherished sister of Penny Regula and Michelle (Justin Mortimer) Jankowski. Loving aunt of Lauren (Mike) Tenerowicz, Mark Regula, Evan Regula, Blake...

Alison Kilduff

Alison Kilduff

November 20, 2022

Alison Marie Kilduff, 37, of Dearborn, passed away on Sunday, November 20th. Loving daughter of Linda (Garofalo) Kilduff and Gary Kilduff. She will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends.

Thomas Lee Barron

Thomas Lee Barron

November 20, 2022

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Thomas Lee Barron, age 77 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 in his home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born February 8, 1945 in Monroe, Tom was the son of Lavern and Helen (Calkins) Barron. A...

Scott Scobie

Scott Scobie

November 19, 2022

Scott Scobie, age 45 of the Downriver area, passed away November 19th, 2022.

Born July 12th, 1977 in Dearborn, MI to Carolyn and the late Albert Scobie. Loving father of Destiny Scobie. Proud grandfather of Harper and Jaxson. Dear brother of Cheryl Lyons, Carol (Craig) Purdy, Shawna, the late...

Catherine Jean Mahoney

Catherine Jean Mahoney

November 19, 2022

Mahoney, Catherine

10/26/1930-11/19/2022

Catherine Jean Mahoney, age 92, died peacefully at her residence at Samaritas Senior Living in Grand Rapids. Born on October 26, 1930 in Trenton, Michigan to Matthew and Lena Staniger. She was their firstborn and the oldest of six girls.

Cathy married Leonard Mahoney in 1949,...

Karen Lemerand

Karen Lemerand

November 19, 2022

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Karen Lemerand of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 64. Beloved mother of Ryan (Angela) Buice. Cherished life partner of Marty Kedzierski. Dearest grandma and nana of Jocelyn, Saige, Adam, and Lucy. Loving sister of Deborah (Tim)...

Louella Surber

Louella Surber

November 18, 2022

Louella Surber, age 80 of Monroe, passed away November 18, 2022, in her home.

Born March 6, 1942 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, Louella was the daughter of Tipp and Ethel (Butcher) Earls. She married the love of her life, James H. Surber on October 22, 1957. A dedicated homemaker she also had worked in the kitchen at...