OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Sandra Dee Dudek

Sandra Dee Dudek

May 13, 2022

Sandra Dee Dudek, of Gibraltar, passed away May 13,2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 29, 1967 in Toledo, Ohio, Sandra was the daughter of Clyde and Jeanette Lintz. She attended Carlson High School in 1986. Sandra married Adam Dudek in 1997. Sandra worked as a custodian for the Gibraltar School District for over...

Elizabeth G. Grauer

Elizabeth G. Grauer

May 13, 2022

Elizabeth Grauer of Allen Park passed away at the age of 89 on Friday May 13. Elizabeth was born to Henry and Elizabeth Evers on January 25, 1933 in Kansas City Missouri. The family eventually moved to Ohio where many fond, fun, and loving memories were made, and where she met and married Dean Grauer, her husband of 40...

Ruth Marie Kerr

Ruth Marie Kerr

May 13, 2022

Ruth Marie Kerr, age 90 of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born July 26, 1931 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her husband, Raymond Kerr, preceded her in death. She was survived by her loving daughters Dawne (David) Kirk and Starr (John) Chapo. Proud grandmother of Kelly (Kevin) Bagdon, Nicholas (Danielle) Kerns, Katie Callahan, Mitchell Kirk and Elizabeth...

Arthur J. Frederick

Arthur J. Frederick

May 13, 2022

Arthur J. Frederick, age 94 of Trenton, MI. Loving husband of the late Mary Frederick. Beloved dad of Arthur (Laurie) Frederick Jr., Mary (Joseph) Hoshaw, Patricia Frederick and Lawrence Frederick. Proud grandpa of Andrea (Michael), Eric (Scot), Alyssa, Ryan and great grandpa of Amara, Ashton and Avery. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews Arthur was the...

Geraldine A. Harding

Geraldine A. Harding

May 12, 2022

Geraldine (Jeri) A. Harding, born December 19, 1933 of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully May 12, 2022 at home, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by beloved husband Robert L. Harding, parents Emory and Catherine Smith, sister Virginia and Ed Green, and brother Emory Smith. Who is survived by sisters Cathie (George) McCourt, Jeannie (Jerry) Will, Lynn (Ron) Sandberg,...

Arthur J. Dewar

Arthur J. Dewar

May 12, 2022

Dewar, Arthur J., age of 77, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022 in Wyandotte, MI. Arthur was sadly preceded in death by his late brothers John and Harry Dewar. He was also preceded in death by his parents John and Freda Dewar. Loving brother of Roslyn Dewar and Jacqueline (Fred) Hattar. Loving uncle of John Carrol. Arthur was...

Keith Leon Stilson

Keith Leon Stilson

May 11, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Keith's video tribute. On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Keith Leon Stilson passed away at his home in Southgate, Michigan. Keith was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 28, 1961, the son of the late Robert (Karen) and Charlotte Stilson. Keith was employed for 35 years at AJM Packaging Corporation of Detroit,...

Chet Kolerski

Chet Kolerski

May 11, 2022

Chet Kolerski of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Beloved husband of 42 years to Barbara Kolerski. Loving father of Lorraine (Charlie) Gubbini, Linda Day, James (Dawn) Gilbert, Rondelle (Steve) Mitchell, and Myki Bowling. Cherished papa of Quinlin, McKailey, Madison, James, Allen, Jordyn, Macy, Cameron, Gage, Meggison, Mya, and Kelton....

Elizabeth R. Lovett

Elizabeth R. Lovett

May 10, 2022

Elizabeth R. Lovett, age 51 of Monroe, formerly of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully May 10th, 2022. Born October 24th, 1970 in Monroe, to Kathleen and the late Thomas Beaudrie. Elizabeth was a 1988 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe. She was employed throughout the years with Meijer, Wesburn Golf & Country Club, Ritter Pottery, Beaudrie Insurance Agency,...

Michael Duperron

Michael Duperron

May 10, 2022

Mike Duperron, age 54 of the Downriver area, passed away May 10th, 2022. Mike was born March 9th, 1968 in Trenton, MI to David (Patricia) and the late Claire Duperron. In addition to his father, Mike leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving family Elizabeth, Claire, Jack, and Grace. His siblings Jacqueline (Bill) Baraboll and Marc (Sandy) Duperron....

Kenneth Michael Chrapko

Kenneth Michael Chrapko

May 10, 2022

Kenneth Michael Chrapko, age 63 of Rockwood, passed away February 10, 2022 in his home. Born November 6, 1958 in Ecorse, Kenneth was the son of Steve and Evelyn (Myrand) Chrapko. A graduate of Ecorse High School, he worked at Allstate Industrial Equipment. He married the love of his life, Barbara Laura, on February 20, 2003. Kenneth enjoyed hunting,...

Duane D. Bates

Duane D. Bates

May 8, 2022

Duane D. Bates, of Lincoln Park, and longtime downriver resident, passed away May 8, 2022. Loving father of Sabrina, Lauren and Cole. Proud son of Audree Bates and the late Everett Bates. Cherished brother of Jason and Jeremy Bates. He is survived by his large extended family and friends. Duane was talented when it came to working with his...

Gene Spurr

Gene Spurr

May 7, 2022

Gene Spurr, of Newport, passed away May 7, 2022. Loving mother of William and Dawn. Grandmother of two grandsons. Beloved daughter of the late William Langford and Shirley Foley. She is survived by many cousins, and dear friends. Gene was part of a pool league. She enjoyed to lounge in the sunshine, whether it was by the pool or...

Wallace Wendel Scoles

Wallace Wendel Scoles

May 7, 2022

Wallace Wendel Scoles, infant son of Mark and Emily (Van Wasshenova) Scoles, was born on May 4, 2022 and went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 7, 2022. Although far too short, his worldly time with his parents brought with it great joy, and peace. In his three days on Earth, his hand holding and snuggles offered...

Sylvia "Troy" Roark

Sylvia "Troy" Roark

May 7, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view the video tribute for Sylvia. Roark, Sylvia “Troy”, age of 89, born in Simms Fork, KY, passed away peacefully in her home in Taylor, MI. She was a lifelong resident of Detroit, MI. Beloved wife of her late husband, Homer Roark of 47 years. Loving mother of late Laymon (Karen), Lonnie...

Angela "Julie" Camilleri

Angela "Julie" Camilleri

May 7, 2022

Angela “Julie Camilleri, Age 80, of Allen Park. May 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Carmelo. Loving mother of Mary (Thomas) Stevens and Darlene (Joseph) Shay. Proud nana of Jennifer (Alex), Branden, Karissa, Trent, and Trevor. Dear sister of John Mary (Helen), and Giovanna (the late John). She is preceded in death by her siblings, Angelo (Carmen), Paul,...

Zita Danute Skuciene

Zita Danute Skuciene

May 7, 2022

Born in Kaunas, Lithuania, Zita was the daughter of Bronius and Barbora (Pagojute) Spakauskas. She was married to the love of her life, Juozas Andrius Skucas. Zita leaves to cherish her memory her husband Juozas; children: Oktavijus, Linas, Nerijus and Adrija; as well as 6 grandchildren.

Barbara Jean Hardy

Barbara Jean Hardy

May 6, 2022

Barbara Jeanne Hardy, age 76 of Monroe, passed away Friday May 6, 2022. Born May 29, 1945 in Monroe, Barbara was the daughter of Charles and Clarabelle (Eckert) Morris. She married the love of her life, Harvy Hardy, on December 25, 1964. He preceded her in death February 27, 2015. Barbara retired from Greenbrook Manor. She was dedicated to...

Alberto "Tex"  Vega

Alberto "Tex" Vega

May 5, 2022

Alberto "Tex" Vega. Age 85 of Taylor. Passed away May 5, 2022. Beloved husband of Lucille for 66 years. Loving father of Gary (Caroline) Vega, Karen (Bill) Bonanno, Nanci (Mike) Solace and Lisa (Mike) Shesterkin. Proud Papa of Jonathan (Megan), Albert, Paige (Jeff), Hillary (Mike), Nina, Christine, Billy, Sarah and Emma. Great Papa of Lyla, Poppy and Josie. Dear...

Mary Kay Ely

Mary Kay Ely

May 4, 2022

Mary Kay Gourlay Ely, of Ecorse, was born on October 29, 1960 and passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William and Muriel Gourlay; sister to Kathy, Al, Daniel, Rich, the late Debbie, the late Robert, and the late Scott; loving wife to the late Daniel; beloved mother to Jovita, Antonio, Joseph,...