OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Gary M. Zuk

Gary M. Zuk

August 14, 2020

Zuk, Gary M., age 61, August 14, 2020 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Robyn (Benjamin) Cassell and the late Laura Zuk. Future Grandfather to William Gary Cassell. Also survived by his siblings Denise (Kevin) Mayes and Stephen (Donna) Zuk; his mother-in-law Edith Wend; brothers-in-law Kevin (Lori) Wend and Ken (Laura) Wend; many nieces and...

Ralph Alfred Browning

Ralph Alfred Browning

August 13, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ralph's video tribute. Ralph Alfred Browning, age 96 of Lincoln Park, passed away August 13, 2020. Loving husband of the late Leitha Mae. Dearest friend of Carol Steele. Beloved father of Diane (Lawrence), Mary Anne (Barry) and Ralph Jr. (Regina). Dear grandfather to Lorelei Jane, John Lawrence, Scott Stephen, Hilary Diane,...

Brenda C. Sas

Brenda C. Sas

August 13, 2020

A recording of the funeral service and video tribute is located on the Tribute Wall above. Brenda C. Sas, age 70 of Grass Lake, MI formerly Taylor, MI. Loving wife of the late Terrance J. Sas for 47 wonderful years. Loving mother of Christina (Jerry) Abidin Jr., Andrew (Wendy) Sas, and Karen Fuerst. Dearest grandma of 9 grandchildren and...

Justine M. Oliva

Justine M. Oliva

August 12, 2020

Oliva, Justine, age 91, Aug. 12, 2020 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Mary Jo (Greg Seitz) Oliva, Shelly (Gary Lentz) Oliva, Allison (Bryan) Berent and Greg (Rene) Oliva. Proud grandmother of Stephanie, Christopher, Jonathon and Jordan. Also survived by her sister Martha Jane Pearson. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory...

Betty Louise Ray

Betty Louise Ray

August 11, 2020

Betty Louise Ray, age 84 of Southgate, passed away peacefully August 11, 2020. Born November 1, 1935 in her beloved hometown of Cincinnati, OH, to the late Harry and Hattie Eagle. Loving mother of John A. Aloisi, Diane Y. (Ken) Kocsis, Thomas Louis (Diane) Aloisi, and the late Janet Brown. Also survived by two brothers Paul A. (Joan) Eagle,...

Paula Wright

Paula Wright

August 11, 2020

Paula Wright, age 68 of Dearborn Heights. Cherished Wife of Martin for 50 Wonderful Years. Loving Mother of Marty (Stacey) Wright, Tanya Swain, Tad Wright, and Jody (Kimberly) Wright. Loving Memaw of Marty (Lorraine) Wright, Randy (Nicolette) Wright, Kayla Wright, Savannah Swain, Breanna Swain, Carson Wright, Reagan Wright, Alyssa Wright, Addison Wright, Abdal (Heather) El-Rifaai, Sara El-Rifaai and Alexis...

Lona Z. Ledesma

Lona Z. Ledesma

August 11, 2020

Lona Ledesma, 94 years of age, passed away Tuesday August 11th, 2020. Lona was born October 15th, 1925, in Gainesboro Tennessee, to the late Troy and Maggie Hensley. She was the second oldest of twelve children, seven of her siblings preceded her in death. Lona was also preceded in death by her husband Octavio Ledesma and three grandchildren (Steven...

Michael  Eugene Ratliff

Michael Eugene Ratliff

August 10, 2020

Michael Eugene Ratliff was born in Berwyn Illinois on Feb 17, 1959. He was the first born son to Eugene and Linda Ratliff. He had four younger brothers: Jeffrey, Duane, Brian and Jamie Ratliff. Michael grew up in Gibraltar Michigan, playing little league baseball and basketball. He graduated from Carlson High School in 1977. He was employed at Ford...

Gustav Gerhart Miller Iii

Gustav Gerhart Miller Iii

August 10, 2020

Gustav G. Miller III, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020. Beloved husband to Michelle Miller for 21 years, loving father to Garrett (Nina) and Lauren. Son of the late Gustav and Claudia “Marie” Miller. Dear brother of Mark (Pat) Miller, Debbie (Joel) Lynn, Terry (Daniel) White, Lisa Todd-Martin, Gregory (Lynn) Todd, Bruce Todd and the late...

Dorothy Lane Bond

Dorothy Lane Bond

August 10, 2020

Dorothy Lane Bond, age 69 of Melvindale, formerly Ossineke, passed away August 10, 2020. Loving mom to Keith (Anna) Ohsowski. Beloved grandmother to Cody (Kallie), Colin and several others. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Frederick Adam Blicharski

Frederick Adam Blicharski

August 10, 2020

Frederick Adam Blicharski, of Trenton, passed away August 10, 2020. Beloved husband to Rita for 67 years. Cherished dad to the late, Lawrence (Janet), Christopher (Julie), Fred, Rozanne (Steve), the late Michael, Darrin, Eileen (Donald). Loving Dzia Dzia to Bethany, Adrian, Elise, Adam, Tricia, Jessica, Amy, Alyssa, Yvonne, Henry, Ray, Serena, Ryan, Hope, the late Donald, Ashley, Dylan and...

Leonard Henry Mannausa

Leonard Henry Mannausa

August 9, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Leonard's video tribute. Leonard Henry Mannausa, age 88 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 in his home. Born January 14, 1932 in Ecorse, Leonard was the son of Philip and Edna (Corns) Mannausa. A graduate of Ecorse High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Navy...

Edward Kowalski

Edward Kowalski

August 8, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Edward's memorial video. Edward was born on August 1, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 8, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital at the age of 78; he was of Westland. Beloved husband of the late Alona. Loving dad of Michael (Benita) Garner, Peggy McNally, Kimberly Kowalski (Tony Spitznagel) and...

G. Margaret Hollar

G. Margaret Hollar

August 8, 2020

Click on the Tribute Wall above to view a recording of the Service Prayer and the Committal Service. G. Margaret Hollar (Van Zandt) was born on December 30, 1937 in Comstock, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2020 at the age of 82. She was of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 58 years...

Ray Mosley

Ray Mosley

August 7, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ray’s service video. Ray was born on February 9, 1932 in Floyd County, Kentucky and died on August 7, 2020 at the age of 88, a resident of Allen Park, formerly of Taylor and Detroit. Beloved dad of Deborah (Larry) Williams, Michael (Deborah) Mosley and Kimberly (Jimi) Atanasovski. He is also...

Robert A. "Bobby Jack" Vallade

Robert A. "Bobby Jack" Vallade

August 7, 2020

Robert A. “Bobby Jack” Vallade, age 66 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at his home August 7, 2020. Born July 1, 1954 in Monroe, MI to the late Howard and Ruth Vallade. Loving husband of 46 years to Freda (nee Liedel). Dear father of Robert II, Howard, Elizabeth, and the late Patricia. Proud grandfather of Tommy, Austin, Paige, Kaylee,...

Dolores "Dee" Kaminski

Dolores "Dee" Kaminski

August 5, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Dee's video tribute and service video . Kaminski, Dolores “Dee”. August 5, age 89 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife to the late Norman. Dear mother of Charles (Pam), Patti Kelly (the late John) and Norma. Dearest grandmother of Nicole, Matthew (Devon), Amy (Shawn), Kimberly (Jason), Robin (Lenny), John and Mike. Also...

Juanita "Janie" Burrell

Juanita "Janie" Burrell

August 5, 2020

Juanita “Janie” Burrell went home Wednesday August 5, 2020 at 3:11am. Janie was born in Detroit on October 30, 1952 to Pedro and Juanita Flores. She is the beloved mother of Ortencia (Marcos) Juarez, Pedro (Erin) Burrell, Ben (Brittany) Burgos and Jessica Burgos. She is the grandmother of Salvador, Isabella, Ileana, Marcos Jr., Julian, Zach, Lily and Catherine. She...

Jay Wesch

Jay Wesch

August 4, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jay's video tribute and service video. Walter "Jay" was born on April 18, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 4, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 77; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of Hope. Loving step dad of Rick (Kandy) Harris, Jean Fitzgerald, Tony Harris,...

Irma Szymanski

Irma Szymanski

August 4, 2020

Szymanski, Irma, age 89 of Lincoln Park, passed away August 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald Szymanski and Clarence Stanton. Dearest mother of Mona Milon and the late Dennis Stanton. Loving grandmother of David Milon Jr., Jessica (Brad) Swenson, James Stanton, and Joshua Stanton. Also survived by a daughter in law Colleen Stanton. Visitation will take place...