OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Thomas J. Gajewski

Thomas J. Gajewski

January 10, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Gajewski, of Brownstown, formerly of Woodhaven and Wyandotte, passed away January 10, 2021. Beloved Husband to the late Frances Lentine and the late Vickie Kauffman. Loving Dad to Deborah (Don) VanHemel, Lynn (Mark) Arturi, Pam (Jeff) Cunningham and Jill (Ryan) Quinn. Proud Papa to Kelsey and Mallory VanHemel, Alec, Evan and Aaron Arturi, Gabrielle Davis, Madeleine...

Ronald J. Brilla

Ronald J. Brilla

January 9, 2021

Brilla, Ronald J., age 79, January 9, 2021 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Delores. Loving father of Tony (Renee) Brilla and Joseph Brilla. Proud grandfather of Kristin, Anthony (Kayla) and Nicholas.

Paula Smeltzer

Paula Smeltzer

January 8, 2021

Our beloved wife, daughter, niece, cousin, sister-in-law, teacher, friend, and loyal Spartan, Paula Jo Smeltzer passed away suddenly on Friday, January 8, 2021. God’s angel with wings tipped in Spartan Green came to welcome Paula to the only place she might find more beautiful than the Banks of the Red Cedar. Paula was born in Toledo, Ohio on August...

Christine  Marie  Edison

Christine Marie Edison

January 8, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Christine's memorial video. Edison, Christine Marie age 75, of Southgate, beloved mother of Kayla, loving aunt of Kimberly and Joe, and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Loving sister of the late Joanna Steffke. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.

Ruth O'Brien

Ruth O'Brien

January 7, 2021

O’Brien, Ruth, Trenton, Michigan. Our loving wife, mother and Nana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 97. Ruth was born on September 26, 1923 in Ashland, Kentucky, daughter of the late William and Dulcie (Roark) Reynolds. Ruth was the eldest child of seven, and helped raise her younger...

Anna Augusta Spangler

Anna Augusta Spangler

January 7, 2021

Anna Augusta Spangler, 89, of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away on January 7, 2021. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Ross Spangler. Anna was the loving mother of Jerry (Debbie) Michalak, Jean (Henry) Mallia, Judy Ward, Janay (Robert) Buzzie and the late Joette Couture. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. She is also survived by...

Allison Killian

Allison Killian

January 7, 2021

Allison Killian, age 29 of Taylor, MI. Loving mother of Zoey Winn. Beloved daughter of Cathy and the late John Killian. Dearest sister of Kyle Doede and Nick Killian. She also leaves behind her loving niece and nephew Karson and Ella-Mae Killian. Memorial contributions in honor of Allison may be made directly to the family.

Elma Campos Garcia

Elma Campos Garcia

January 7, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Elma's memorial video. Born in Cerralvo, Mexico, Elma was the daughter of Ignacio and Socorro (Garcia) Campos. Elma worked as a Data Processor for AT&T for over 35 years, retiring in 2010. Elma leaves to cherish her memory her sisters: Enna Campos, Elvia (Roberto) Martinez and Mayra (Pedro) Zamora; as well as...

Linda C. King

Linda C. King

January 7, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Linda's memorial video. Linda C. King, of Taylor, MI, passed away January 7, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Thomas R. King, and her children; Stephen E Smith (Rachael), Kelly S Smith (James), and Tammy L Ward. Linda is also survived by one sister, Donna Jean Wolf, 8...

Paul Cannatella

Paul Cannatella

January 7, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Paul's memorial video. Cannatella, Paul, age 84, January 7, 2021 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Marietta. Loving father of Margaret Biernat, Amy Cannatella, Paula Cannatella, Tony (Tara) Cannatella, Victor (Regina) Keathley, Valerie (Terry) Thompson. Also survived by his grandchildren Stephen, Randy, Julia, T.j., Desireé, Jaeden, Brady and Alex; his great...

Earl George Navarre Jr.

Earl George Navarre Jr.

January 6, 2021

Earl George Navarre Jr., age 79 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born April 7, 1941 in Monroe, Earl was the son of Earl and Pearl (Emerson) Navarre. An Air Force Veteran, he married the love of his life, Cathy Moore, on April 22, 1966. Throughout his career, Earl worked for Consolidated...

Gordon T. Miles Sr.

Gordon T. Miles Sr.

January 6, 2021

Gordon T. Miles Sr. age 88, long time resident of Grosse Ile, passed away on January 6th 2021. He was a local business owner, retired lieutenant of the Grosse Ile Volunteer Fire Department, served on the road commission and fire commission, he was a past President of Grosse Ile PTO, and former member of the St. James Vestry. Of...

Pascal (Lucien) Jean Flameygh

Pascal (Lucien) Jean Flameygh

January 5, 2021

Pascal (Lucien) Jean Flameygh, age 85 of Monroe, passed away January 5, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born March 17, 1935 in Sint Truiden, Belgium, Pascal was the son of Maurice and Margaritehea Verhost -Flameygh. He was brought to the United States in 1965 by his Aunt Elizabeth (Flameygh) Vandevelde and was employed for over 30 years at...

Linda Stone

Linda Stone

January 4, 2021

Linda Stone, of Wyandotte, passed away January 4, 2021. Beloved daughter to the late Don and Jackey Stone. Dear sister to the late Sharon Stone, Karen (Lorin) Collins, Dona (Doug) Rankin and Debra (Stan) Gerlica. Linda is survived by her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephew. Good friend to Val, Pam, Laura and Linda. She will be missed...

Earl Ray Fletcher

Earl Ray Fletcher

January 4, 2021

Earl Ray Fletcher was born on September 20, 1924 in Rose Hill, Virginia and went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021 at the age of 96; he was of Riverview and formerly of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving daddy of Linda (Paul) St. John and Cathy (John) Tondello. Proud papaw of April...

Tina  Marie  Gibb

Tina Marie Gibb

January 4, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Tina's memorial video. Tina M. Gibb. Age 66 of South Rockwood. Passed away January 4, 2021. Loving mother of Cathy (Orlando) Allen and DJ Gibb, Jr. Proud grandmother of Ashton, Kadie and Brandon. Beloved sister of Sandy (Guery) Tanner, Judy (Gary) Freeman, Gary Elliott (Sandy) and Shelly Ribski. Survived also by many...

Jimmie Mihaloff

Jimmie Mihaloff

January 4, 2021

Mihaloff, Jimmie, age 91, of Doswell, VA, formerly of Trenton, passed away Monday January 4, 2021 at his home of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Marion Lowrie Mihaloff. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Mihaloff and her husband Philip Klaus and Deborah Mihaloff and her husband Alan Kirshner; nephew,...

Ronald M. Johnson

Ronald M. Johnson

January 3, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ronald's video tribute. Ronald M. Johnson, age 83 of Taylor, MI passed away January 3rd, 2021. Loving husband of Dorothy Britz for 18 wonderful years. Ronald was an avid sailor and enjoyed his time at Ford Yacht Club on Grosse Ile, MI with his wife Dorothy. He will be greatly missed...

Gerald P. Gallagher

Gerald P. Gallagher

January 3, 2021

What man is this to be laid to rest on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St Mary? Friends may gather from 10am until a Funeral Mass at 11am. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is “Gerry” born to Andrew and Elizabeth Gallagher of Philadelphia, who attended Our Lady of Sorrows and St Thomas More...

Mary  Jane Arsenault  Gibbs

Mary Jane Arsenault Gibbs

January 3, 2021

Gibbs, Mary Jane Arsenault, age 67, January 3, 2021 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Christopher and the late Michael. Proud grandmother of Jacob. Also survived by her brothers, sisters and dearest friends Julie, Joelle and RT. There will be no services.