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Douglas Allan Brown Ii
July 4, 2020
Born in Detroit, Douglas was the son of Douglas and Elaine (Nestor) Brown. A graduate of Edsel Ford High School, Douglas then went on to further his education, graduating from Wayne State University. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Douglas married the love of his life, Virginia Smith, on April 25, 1970. He was a...
Fleta Joe Smith
July 4, 2020
Fleta Joe Daniel Smith age 100 passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 in her home with family at her side. Born December 20, 1919 in Fredericktown, Missouri. Fleta Joe was born to Otis "Dewey" and Mable (Hobbs) Daniel and was raised by her loved grandparents John and Nannie Mae Daniel in Hillsdale Michigan. She Graduated Valedictorian of her class...
James F. Macek
July 4, 2020
“GROSSE ILE - We are sad to announce the July 4 death of James F. Macek, 84, of Grosse Ile, MI. Jim was born October 14, 1935, in Detroit to Frank and Frances Macek. After graduating from Fordson High School he went to work at Ford, where he remained for 41 years, beginning as a runner in the drafting...
Matthew F. Ortkras
July 4, 2020
Matthew was born on October 22, 1988 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on July 4, 2020 at the age of 31; he was of Allen Park. Cherished son of Ann (nee: Gerlach) Ortkras and the late Michael F. Ortkras. Beloved brother of Ashley Ortkras. Loving grandson of Josephine Gerlach, the late Joseph Gerlach, the late Shirley Ortkras and the...
Gerald Eagle
July 3, 2020
Click ont he tribute wall above to view Gerald's video tribute. Gerald Eagle, of Trenton, passed away July 3, 2020 at the age of 75. Loving husband to Jeanne Eagle for 33 years. Beloved father to Julie (Robert) Neiman, Frank Eagle, Debra S. Taylor, Terri (Tim Mcmahan), Michael “Charlie” Charles, Melvin D. Charles, Jill Charles and Kelly (Gary) Dooley....
Roger Nile Hawthorne-Crisp
July 3, 2020
Born in Trenton, Roger was the son of Frank and Hazel (Davis) Crisp. A graduate of Taylor Center High School, Roger worked for General Motors for over 23 years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed NASCAR and drag racing. He also was a fan of University of Michigan football. Roger leaves to cherish his memory his children: Venisha Hawthorne and...
Richard "Rj" Collins
July 3, 2020
Click ont he tribute wall above to view RJ's video tribute. Richard "RJ" Collins. Age 28 of Ecorse. Passed away July 3, 2020. Loving brother of James (Carolyn) Gonzalez and Elizabeth (Ziad) Shihadeh. Dearest uncle of Jasmine, Chase, Angela, Marissa-Ann, James, Malik and Amin. Beloved grandson of Elizabeth Ann Gonzalez.
Genevieve "Jenny" Martin
July 3, 2020
Genevieve “Jenny” was born on February 6, 1927 in Solvay, New York and died on July 3, 2020 in Trenton, Michigan at the age of 93; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Loving mother of Ron, Mike (Sue) and Jerry. Proud grandma of Jeremy, Sarah and Scott. Great grandma of Alexa, Everly, Maxwell, Mackenzie, Nicole,...
Leallen Lambert
July 2, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Lambert's video tribute. Leallen (Lee) Lambert, 66, of South Rockwood, MI, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, July 2, 2020. Lee was born on November 20, 1953, to Thurman and Ruth (Bussell) Lambert. He graduated from Airport High school and attended Monroe County and Henry Ford Community...
Betty Ann Krempa
July 2, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Betty's memorial video. Betty Ann Krempa, of Huron Township, passed away July 2, 2020 at the age of 76. Devoted wife to Jerry Krempa for 55 years. Cherished mother to her children Geoffrey (Brooke) Krempa, and Brienna Krempa. Born in Bay City, Michigan, in June 1944, to the late George and Betty...
Paul R. Bittner
July 2, 2020
Paul Raymond Bittner at the age of 72 in Taylor, MI passed peacefully on July 2, 2020 and is now resting in heaven. Paul was born in Detroit, MI to Paul (Edward) and Madeline Bittner on May 2, 1948. He was married to his beloved Special Kay on September 17, 1994. After graduating High School he joined the Air...
Barbara Ann Wylie
July 2, 2020
Barbara Ann was born on April 26, 1979 in Trenton, Michigan and died on July 2, 2020 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 41; she was of Taylor. Cherished mom of Brooke Lewis (Mike England), Teressa Lewis (Ronnie Warren), Nathan Lewis, Madelyn Lewis and Linzey Wylie. Proud grandma of Grayson England. Beloved daughter of Marion and...
James A. Longhway
July 1, 2020
James A. Longhway, AKA Jimmy James, of Romulus, passed away July 1st, 2020 at the age of 54. Jimmy was born on February 17th, 1966 to Merlen (Jim) and Cheryl Longhway. Loving soulmate of Christeen. Dearest father of Derek James and Sean Alan (Jordan). Beloved brother of Thomas, Michael (Becky) Medulla, Jill Medulla, David Scott and Brandon Neil. James...
Antonio Cervantes, Jr.
July 1, 2020
Cervantes, Antonio, Jr., age 60, July 1, 2020 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Robin. Loving father of Latonia (Ken) Herrman, and Antonio Cervantes, III. Proud grandfather of Emilio, Tyler, Amise and Christine. Also survived by his siblings Danny (Kathy) Cervantes, Elias Cervantes, Ray (Kychia) Cervantes and Maria Cervantes; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Preceded in death...
Margaret Swayze
June 30, 2020
Margaret Swayze, of South Rockwood, MI, passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late James C. Swayze. Beloved mother of James (Leslie) Swayze. Dear aunt and godmother of Jean (Dan) Smith, Michael (Laura) Swayze and Becky (Lance) Eicher. Loving sister to the late Betty Jean (Melvin) Swayze. Dear friend of Robert J....
Rachael Tiffanie Chester
June 30, 2020
Born in Dearborn, Rachael was the daughter of Paul and Cheri (Ordway) Chester. A 2008 graduate of Huron High School, Rachael enjoyed crafting, designing artwork to give as gifts to family and friends, she loved animals and was a member of the Kirby Church in Flat Rock. Rachael leaves to cherish her memory her parents Cheri (Alex) Roman; siblings:...
Yolanda Casanova
June 30, 2020
There will be no services. Contributions in memory of Yolanda's life may be made to Susan G. Komen to help end breast cancer.
William D. Merritt
June 29, 2020
William D. Merritt, age 62 of Wyandotte, passed away June 29th, 2020. Born August 29th, 1957 in Detroit, MI to the late Hiram and Mollie Merritt. Loving husband of Jayne. Dear father of Jacob (Sarah) Merritt. Beloved brother of David (Judy) Merritt, Hiram Lee (Sheila) Merritt, Barbara (Dan) Smith, Mary Gunter, and Nancy Albadani. Also survived by brother in...
James K. Wielkerwicz
June 29, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James Kenneth Wielkerwicz was born on October 1, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 29, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 59; he was born and raised in Detroit and was currently of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved father of Jennifer, Christie, Hollie and...
Ellis Miles Fryer, Sr.
June 28, 2020
Ellis Miles Fryer was born on May 10, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 28, 2020 at the age of 98; he was from Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia. Loving father of Ellis, Jr. Survived by his nieces and nephews as well as other loving family and friends. He was...
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