OBITUARIES
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Michael Joseph Laundry
July 18, 2021
Born in Alpena, Michael was the son of John and Rose (Kraft) Laundry. He married the love of his life, Cathy Atkari, on November 13, 1985. Michael worked Skilled Trades for Ford Motor Company for over 38 years, retiring in 2004. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, Cathy, his wife of the past 35 years; as well as two...
Barbara J. Click
July 17, 2021
Barbara Jean Click (nee Pruneau) passed away peacefully at her home in Trenton MI, on July 17th 2021, at the age of 72 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Albert C Click, her parents Edmond and Dorothy Pruneau, sisters Patricia Pruneau, Janette Dupuie, and brother Edmond Pruneau. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Theresa Dow (Michael),...
Thomas Bruce Smereka
July 17, 2021
Smereka, Thomas Bruce, July 17, age 58, of Grosse Ile, MI. Tom is survived by his mom Norma, brothers Billy and Tony, and sister Diane. Tom was preceded in death by his father William Sr. and his sister in law Jill. He was also loved by his nieces Lexi and Josie; nephews Jon (Sara) and Scott; his grandnephews Henry...
Edwin B. Zyskowski
July 16, 2021
Zyskowski, Edwin B., age 89 of Detroit, passed away July 16th, 2021. Born July 11th, 1932 in Detroit to the late Leon and Pauline. Loving husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Lori (Warren) Demarest, Terri, Sharon (Wayne) Earhart, Nancy (Pete) Zieba, and the late Mickey, Bruce, Steve, David, and Joe. Proud grandfather of 17 and great grandfather...
Douglas L. Coulter
July 16, 2021
Douglas L. Coulter, passed away July 16, 2021 of Riverview. Loving husband to Donna. Proud father of Josh and Lauren. Dear brother of Karen, Christopher and Greg. Cherished son to Noel and Phyllis Coulter. Beloved son-in-law to Simon Williams. Douglas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for many years as a carrier for...
Nick Rathbone
July 14, 2021
“Mopar Nick” Rathbone, age 53 of SW Detroit, passed away July 14th, 2021. Born November 3rd, 1967 in Dearborn to Bertha and the late Walter. Loving husband of Monique. Dear father of Nickey (Zeldie) Rathbone and Dominique (Bernard) Rathbone. Very proud grandfather of Aaron and Nickey Ray. Also survived by siblings Rosetta, Ricky, Mickey, Wallie, Duke, and step dad...
Delila "Lila" Phillips
July 12, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Lila's memorial video. Delila “Lila” Phillips, age 89 of Southgate, passed away peacefully July 12th, 2021. Born February 26th, 1932 to the late Thomas and Rose Perkins. Loving mother of Thomas (Andrea) Phillips, Karen (Thomas) Mettes, Steve (Dawn) Phillips, Jeff (Dawn) Phillips, Kara Phillips, and Carole (Dave) Cogar. Proud Nonnie of Mindy,...
Michael Brancheau
July 12, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute. Born in Trenton, Michael was the son of Arthur and Suzanne (Sylvester) Brancheau. A 2012 graduate of Jefferson High School, he then received his N.U.E.T. degree from Monroe County Community College. Michael worked a Non Licensed Nuclear Operator at Detroit Edison Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant. He was...
Dolores Marie Jean
July 12, 2021
Dolores Marie Jean, age 81 of Rockwood; Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. Beloved wife of 61 years to Ferdinand Jean. Loving mother of Gregory (JoAnn) Jean, Lisa (the late John) Gutenschwager, and the late Robert Allen Jean. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Nikki), Terra (Bradley), Kenneth (Melisa), and Angela (Christopher). Caring great-grandmother of Rowen, Gavin, Riley, Mackenzie, John,...
George L. Bletsas, D.D.S.
July 12, 2021
George L. Bletsas, D.D.S., of Grosse Ile, passed away July 12, 2021. Loving husband of Estelle for 58 years. Proud father of Marina nee: Bletsas (Chris) Emde and Charles (Mary Beth) Bletsas. Loving grandfather of Bianca Emde, Alex Emde, Courtney Emde, Claire Bletsas and J.B. Bletsas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonidas and Bertha Bletsas and...
Kathy M. Johnson
July 11, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kathy's video tribute. Kathy M. Johnson. Age 65 of Gibralter, MI. Beloved mother of Meaghan Boggs and Eric (Kadey) Johnson. Loving Grammy of Grace. Dear sister of Raymond (Susan) Kelly and Cheri (Brett) Rosenbrook. Loving aunt to many. Kathy was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer Lynn Streling, her former...
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Brown
July 9, 2021
Brown, Dorothy Mae “Dottie”. Age 93 of Woodhaven. Passed away July 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roy E. Brown. Loving mother of Thomas R. (Cheryl) Brown, Cynthia (the late Gary) Taylor and James (Mindy) Brown. Proud grandma of Michelle Martin, Kelly Brown, Matthew Taylor and Zachary Taylor. Great grandma of Emma, Katelyn, Zoe, Noah, Eva and Belicia....
Gregorio "Goyo" Dejesus
July 9, 2021
To view Gregorio's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Gregorio "Goyo" DeJesus. Age 82 of Detroit. Passed away July 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Antonia Diaz. Loving father of Catherine (Joseph) DeStefano, Tammy (Fidel) Bernal, Greg DeJesus, Jr., Ruben DeJesus and Maribel (Lorenzo) Calderon. Survived also by many loving brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews....
Jack A. Selinsky
July 8, 2021
Jack A. Selinsky. Age 81 of Grosse Ile, MI. Passed away July 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Donna for 22 years. Loving father of Shawna (Kevin) Broughton and Jacalyn Selinsky (Jeff Nutter). Proud Grandpa/Pops of Joey, Jake and Josephine. Dear brother of Gordy (Shirley) Selinsky. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by...
Florine E. Pelkey
July 6, 2021
Florine E. Pelkey, age 89 of Trenton, MI. Loving wife of Richard Pelkey, nurturing mother to Ann Pelkey Tingley, and the best Grandma to Tonya Ann Tingley, went to be with her family who proceeded her and especially her granddaughter Tonya on July 6, 2021. Florine was born on September 17, 1931 to Anna Catherine and Harper Joseph Walker....
Anthony Roy Torrice
July 6, 2021
Anthony Roy Torrice, 35 of Trenton, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Anthony was born on November 10, 1985 to Brenda Lee Torrice and Roy Anthony Torrice in Wyandotte, Michigan. Anthony was a hard worker and worked for a long time as chef and recently moved to skilled labor. He is survived by his parents; Brenda Lee Torrice-Skamiera...
Patricia S. Skinner
July 5, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Patricia's video tribute. Patricia was born on March 30, 1924 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on July 5, 2021 at the age of 97; she was of Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Skinner. Cherished mom of the late Larry R. (the late Sandra) Skinner, Karen Skinner, the late...
John J. Angeliu
July 5, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. John J. Angeliu, age 85 of Trenton, MI. Loving husband of Roberta Angeliu for 61 wonderful years. John is survived by his 5 children; Sharon (the late Jeff) DesJarlais, Stephen (Mary) Angeliu, Thomas (Judy Mayfield) Angeliu, Jeffrey (Suzette) Angeliu and Julie (Mel) Terechenok, 15 grandchildren; Nicholas, Amanda, Timothy,...
Leo R. Burgess
July 4, 2021
Leo R. Burgess. Age 83 of Maybee, MI, formerly of Hudson, FL. Passed away July 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Betty Ann Burgess and the late Mildred V. Burgess. Loving father of Kathy LeMay, Carol Stiles and Linda (Don) Bondie. Proud grandpa of Jamie, Patrick, Dereck, Leah, Kayla, Eric, Tyler and Nicholas. Dear brother of Dorothy Morris....
Roland Young
July 4, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Roland's memorial video. Roland Young, of Allen Park, July 4, 2021. Loving husband of Mary for 25 beautiful years. Cherished dad to Joseph and Michael. Loving son to Sharyn (the late David) Wild and Roland (Marilyn) Young. Proud brother of Reneé (Phil) Zarachowicz. Loving son-in-law to the late Everett Harper and the...
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