OBITUARIES
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Renee M. Sparks
December 25, 2021
Loving Mother, Sister and Aunt was born on October 26, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away suddenly on December 25, 2021. Renee was preceded in death by her father, Marvin, and her mother, Elaine Hicks and brother Martin Hicks. She is survived by her two son’s Chad and Chaise (Jenna) Sparks, brothers Dan & Steven with many cousins,...
Leo Angus Mcmaster
December 24, 2021
Leo A. McMaster, age 90, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. Born in Detroit, to John D and Veronica (Meagher) McMaster on May 24, 1931 into a strong Scottish and Irish heritage with four brothers (Jack, Gerard, Gerald and Bernie)...
Billy W. Joiner
December 24, 2021
Billy W. Joiner, of Detroit passed away on December 24, 2021. He leaves behind his wife Renee; his daughter Lisa McLaren; his two grandsons, Nathan and Corey McLaren; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Willa Moore and Bruce Stubblefield; and his friends Keto and Anita Colon. Billy was a very straightforward guy, and would always be sure to tell you what...
Thomas D. Francisco
December 23, 2021
Thomas Doyle Francisco 46, of Taylor (formerly of Gibraltar), passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Born March 21, 1975 in Trenton, Tom was the son of the late Eulis “Cisco” and Zola “June” Francisco. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and confirmed Eagle Scout who loved spending time Up North, going hunting and camping when he was able...
Maryann Anders
December 23, 2021
Click on Tribute Wall link to watch Tribute Video. Maryann Maynard Anders of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Trenton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021. She was born in Detroit on August 31, 1950. She is survived by her daughters, Malena Anders and Krista Anders, her granddaughter, Melony Hooper, her sisters, Sandra Fournier (George) and Debra DeMeno...
Bertha Esther Yost
December 22, 2021
Yost, Bertha Esther. Age 88, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021. Loving wife of the late Francis “Frank”. Beloved mother of Mark of Chandler, AZ and Michael (Peggy)of Rockwood, MI. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Jacquelynne, Cameron, Rory, Gabrielle and Vaughn. Preceded in death by her parents Howard and Malene McGlathery, one brother Hugh...
Lupina Yanez
December 22, 2021
Guadalupe “Lupina” Yanez, born July 23, 1940 in Galeana, Nuevo Leon Mexico, to Florentino Luna and Marta Alejandro, died peacefully on December 22, 2021 from lung cancer complications, with family by her side. Loving wife of the late Carlos A. Yanez, who were wed on April 26, 1969, and who proceeded her in death on April 6, 1998. Beloved...
Kristin Brooke Lauber
December 21, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kristin's video tribute. Kristin Brooke Lauber was born on December 10, 1980 and passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 41. Cherished mom of Mila Lauber. Beloved daughter of Bernadette and Terry Lauber. Dearest sister of Darlene Tripp, Racquel Hines, Jeanette Clinton and Marilyn Lauber. Proud aunt to...
Frederick "Tim" Offerman
December 21, 2021
Frederick "Tim" Offerman of Allen Park, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 67 years to Eileen Offerman. Loving father of Diane (Steven) Tolbert, Tim Offerman, Patrick (Renee) Offerman, and Karen (Brian) Offerman-Daley. Cherished grandpa of Nathen and Emilie Offerman and Kyle (Maria) Daley, Jacob Daley, and Mackenzie Daley. Caring...
Ella F. Boston
December 20, 2021
Boston, Ella F. Dec 20, age 85, of Macomb Twp. Beloved wife of the late Wendell. Dear mother of Denise (Kurt) Vandrus, Thomas (Sonya) and the late Dennis. Dearest grand mother of Adam, Alyssa, Summer, Ashley and great grand mother of Mason, Isla and Maia. Also survived by 1 brother Robert (Judy) Thompson and 1 sister Judy (Dave) Christie....
John C. Parker
December 20, 2021
To view John's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. John C. Parker. Age 42 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Jenny for 18 years. Loving father of Molly and Ethan. Dearest son of Sam and the late Connie. Brother of the late Dave and Tim (Lisa). Proud uncle of Harrison, Keegan, Hudson, Maizie, Olivia and Alex....
James Albert St. Antoine
December 20, 2021
James Albert St. Antoine. Age 78 of Newport. Passed away December 20, 2021. Beloved husband of Linda for 43 years. Loving father of Lisa (Kenneth) Emerick, Joseph St. Antoine, and Jennifer Crawford. Proud Papaw of Craig (Rachael) Emerick, Stephanie (Caleb) Cobb, Jenna Emerick, Jaycob Crawford and Ashley Crawford. Great Papaw of Sophia Emerick and Makinley Emerick. Preceded in death...
Cathy Hodyka
December 20, 2021
Cathy Hodyka was originally from Windsor, Ontario but spent most of her adult life here in Michigan with her family. Throughout her life she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and quilting. Cathy was also an avid volunteer, starting a local chapter of Project Linus. By doing this, she took her love for crafts and for helping others to make and donate...
Virginia Fischer
December 20, 2021
Virginia Fischer, of Westland, passed away at age 85 on December 20, 2021, after a short illness. One tough cookie, she was known for her tenacity and spunk, and loved nothing more than spending quality time with her family, particularly at Christmas. She was married to the love of her life, Donald Fischer, for 39 years until his death...
Evelyn Fecko
December 19, 2021
Evelyn Fecko, of Melvindale, passed away on December 19, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband George, of 43 years; her beloved children, Christina (Robert) Gonzalez and Elizabeth (Daniel) Lennis; her cherished grandchildren, Alexis Lennis, Alicia Gonzalez, Claudia Lennis, and Robert Gonzalez, Jr. (RJ). She is also survived by her brother Gilbert (Janet) Flores and her sister Maria...
John Theodore Garin
December 19, 2021
John Theodore Garin, of Trenton, passed away December 19, 2021. He was born to the late John and Julia (Roszkowski) Gwardzinski on August 31, 1943. Loving father of Matthew. Brother of MaryAnn and the late Janie. John enjoyed hunting and photographing the finest moments in life. In his spare time he also enjoyed astronomy, a passion he shared with...
Danny Shabe Turner
December 19, 2021
Danny Shabe Turner, born on January 31, 1946, and passed away on December 19, 2021. Loving brother of Libby Solomchuck. Cherished father of Cheryl Lynn Turner, Cynthia Turner Johnson, and Donnie Turner. Dear grandfather of Weston, Vena, Autumn, and Dillon. Danny was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and was also a member of a Masonic Lodge....
Helen G. Fleszar
December 19, 2021
Helen G. Fleszar (Nasarzewski), age 96 passed away December 19, 2021. Loving wife of the late Stephen Fleszar. Beloved mother of Mark (the late Diane) Fleszar, Jacqueline (John) Randall, Lawrence (Cynthia) Fleszar and Paul (Sheri) Fleszar. Proud Busia of Krista (Patrick), Aaron, David (Amanda), Stephanie, Jaime (Sean), Kenneth (Chelsey), Olivia (Grant) and Christian. And also Great Grandchildren, Laura, Rachel,...
Lois Catherine Frazee
December 19, 2021
Frazee, Lois Catherine, Dec 19, age 84, of Allen Park. Loving wife of Tim. Dear mother of Kim (Kenny) Shea, Shawn Lewis, Kelli (Dave) Stoll and Toni Ochs. Dearest grand mother of Ricky, Stefani, Brittney, Jeri Nicole, Brighton, Sean Eric, Vale Preston, Machala, Zachary, Abraea and Colin. Great grand mother of Mark and Gisele. Also survived by 1 great...
Mary Ruth Rishaw
December 19, 2021
RISHAW, MARY, age 88, December 19, 2021 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Brian (Sally), Paula Rishaw, and Claudia (Steve) Bologna. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Karalyn), Peter and Heather. Dearest sister of the late Martin (Dora) Glos, the late John (Alice) Glos, the late Carl (Viola) Glos, the late Jerry (Geraldine) Glos and the...
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