OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Ronald E. Schuster

Ronald E. Schuster

May 22, 2021

Born in Wyandotte, Ronald was the son of Anthony and Mary (Scheu) Schuster. A graduate of Wyandotte High School, he faithfully served our country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy. Ronald married Carole Pearch on June 17, 1950. She preceded him in death June 26, 2015, after 60 years of marriage. A member of...

Gennie  Lin Volgyi

Gennie Lin Volgyi

May 21, 2021

Gennie Lin Volgyi, age 65 of Woodhaven, passed away May 21st, 2021. Born July 22, 1955 in Paris, TN to the late Marion and Elma Christopher. Loving wife of the late Karoly "Charlie". Dear sister of Gerry (Peggy) Christopher, Jackie Cronon, and Renee (David) Titus. She was the proud aunt of 7 and great aunt of 14. She will...

Winifred Marie Drotar

Winifred Marie Drotar

May 21, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Winifred's service recording. Winifred was born on January 12, 1926. She was married 51 years to Johann (Lucas) Drotar, who had passed away in 1996. Winifred had 11 children and was preceded in death by her brother Robert Coon, husband Johann Drotar, and three sons Lucas Drotar, Thomas Drotar and Douglas...

Michael R. Fraczek

Michael R. Fraczek

May 21, 2021

Michael R. Fraczek, of Brownstown, May 21, 2021. Loving husband to Jill. Beloved father to Lesley Gerke, Scott Fraczek; stepfather to Marty Sepluk and Laura Shields. Proud papa to Evan, Jacob, Dylan, Lucas, Lilli; Step papa to Audra, Renae, Gavin, Fiona and Jilly. Dear brother to John, Steven, Cathy, the late Jerry and Phillip. Michael is preceded in death...

Al Rigley

Al Rigley

May 21, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Al's video tribute. Al Rigley, age 88 of Wyandotte formerly of Rockwood, passed away May 21st, 2021. Loving husband of the late Carol. Dear father of Donna Russeau, Gail Smelcer, Carolyn Zdunczyk, Faye (Raymond) Karain, Wendy (Donald) Greer, the late Gary and Allan Jr. Proud grandfather of 11, great grandfather of...

James G. Edwards Jr.

James G. Edwards Jr.

May 21, 2021

James G. Edwards Jr., age of 84 of Taylor, MI. James was preceded in death by his brothers Samuel and Arthur (Ott) Edwards. Loving husband of Sue for 60 wonderful years. One of a kind father to Alan Edwards and Kelley (Brian) Henderson. Proud “Pa Jim” of Erik and Riley. Beloved brother of Grady (Charlotte) Edwards. He leaves behind...

Ralph Gonzalez

Ralph Gonzalez

May 20, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ralph's video tribute. Ralph Gonzalez, of Brownstown, 5/20/2021. Loving husband to Dolores for 50 years. Beloved dad to Patricia Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez, Miguel (Gloria) Gonzalez and Cameron Gonzales. Cherished grandpa to Daniel Matthew, Zachary, Daniel Miguel, Rachel, Veronica, Miguel, Gabriel and Emilio. Dear brother to Guadalupe, Juan, Anita, Joe and David....

Gloria Grace Kuhowski

Gloria Grace Kuhowski

May 19, 2021

Kuhowski, Gloria Grace., age 80, May 19, 2021 of Flat Rock, Michigan, formerly of Southwest Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Raymond (Kimberly) Kuhowski Jr., Cathryn (the late Kevin) James, Carolyn Kuhowski, Edward (Jennifer) Kuhowski and the late John Kuhowski. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Denise Kuhowski. Devoted grandmother of John, Joseph, the late Ronald, Jacklyn,...

Susanne  "Susi" Rejefski

Susanne "Susi" Rejefski

May 19, 2021

Southgate, MI – Susanne Rejefski (Susi) passed away on May 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Born October 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan. Susi was preceded in death by her parents Catherine (Bunny) and Willard Rejefski. Susi is survived by her sister Cathy (& Mickey) Weckesser, and Brothers Bill (& Linda) and Bob. Loving Aunt of Lynne (&...

Thomas F. Busby

Thomas F. Busby

May 18, 2021

Thomas F. Busby, age 77 of Lincoln Park and lifelong resident of the Downriver area, passed away May 18th, 2021. Born August 17, 1943 in Wyandotte to the late James and Marie Busby. Thomas was a graduate of Lincoln Park High School and an avid Detroit Tigers fan. After retirement, Thomas cherished his time volunteering at Henry Ford Wyandotte...

Mike Piazza

Mike Piazza

May 18, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Mike's video tribute. Mike Piazza, age 52 of Brownstown, MI. Loving father of Kaitlyn (Gianni), Darin and Joshua. Beloved son of Mary and the late Thomas. Loving brother of John. He also leaves behind his aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike was an avid outdoors men who loved to hunt, fish and...

Shanin Rae Davis

Shanin Rae Davis

May 18, 2021

Born in Monroe, Shanin was the daughter of James and Maryann (Gibson) Davis. Shanin worked as a Medical Assistant for Dr. John Kalenkiewicz for over 22 years, retiring in 2015. Shanin leaves to cherish her memory her children: Desire (Matthew) Minnich, Abbigail Guy, Aerianna Guy and Richard Guy; as well as five siblings: James (Bernadette) Davis Jr., David Davis,...

A. Joseph Brough, M.D.

A. Joseph Brough, M.D.

May 16, 2021

A. Joseph Brough, M.D. formerly of Grosse Ile, passed away May 16, 2021 at the age of 91. Loving husband to Mary Jo for 43 years. Loving father to Glen Frederick and the late Robert Joseph. Joseph loved the Boy Scouts and was involved with the boys of Troop 1261. He loved fishing, spending every year up North. He...

Paul "Pablito" Lawrence

Paul "Pablito" Lawrence

May 16, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Paul's video tribute and recording of Funeral Service October 2, 1967 – May 16, 2021 Paul Edward Lawrence, Jr., 53, of Allen Park, also known to those who love him, family and friends as “Pablito”, "Ponch" and "Slugger", was the proud and adoring father of Jade, Paige, Brinn Lawrence and Kayla...

Warren N. Byers

Warren N. Byers

May 15, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Warren's video tribute. Born in Knob Fork, West Virginia, Warren was the son of the late Eugene and Truda (Dent) Byers. He married the love of his life, Geraldine Carter, May 10, 1963. Warren faithfully served our country in the United States Military. Warren leaves to cherish his memory, Geraldine, his...

Don Oakley

Don Oakley

May 15, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Don's memorial video. On Saturday, May 15, 2021 Don Oakley, passed away at the age of 70. Don was born November 30, 1950 to LeRoy and Elizabeth Oakley, Graduated In 1969. On February 27, 1971 married Marcella, was the father to Fred and Cindy, father in law to Karen (Fred) Oakley Don...

Noreen Faye Mcnabb

Noreen Faye Mcnabb

May 15, 2021

Rose City, Michigan. Noreen Faye McNabb, Beloved matriarch of our prodigious family went to be with her Lord and join her husband of 72 years, Richard Leo McNabb. She is survived by their eight children and their families; Jennifer Setser (Jeff), Frank McNabb (Janet), Patricia Holsbeke (Rich), Margaret Burbo (Chip Waldron), Leo McNabb (Dawn), Arthur McNabb (Karen),Emily Van Washenova...

Sally Ann Watts

Sally Ann Watts

May 13, 2021

Watts, Sally Ann. May 13, Age 83, of Lincoln Park. Dear friend of Scott and Gloria Doney. Preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Elizabeth Watts and her sister Marlene Watts.

Joseph Bialowicz

Joseph Bialowicz

May 13, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joseph's video tribute. Joseph Bialowicz of Allen Park (most recently of Westland) passed away May 13, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born and raised on the West Side of Detroit. He was a 1947 Graduate of Holy Redeemer High School and received his Bachelor and Masters Degrees at...

Daniel J. Boggs

Daniel J. Boggs

May 13, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Daniel's video tribute. Daniel “Dan” Joseph Boggs, age 52 of Maybee, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his home. Dan was born on January 8th 1969 to Thomas and Cecilia Boggs in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He attended grade school at St. Joseph School in Maybee, Michigan. He graduated from Catholic Central’s...