OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Socrates Sakelaris

Socrates Sakelaris

June 28, 2020

Sakelaris, Socrates, age 70, June 28, 2020 of Lincoln Park, MI. Beloved son of the late Sam and Anastasia Sakelaris. Loving brother of Anna ( Jeffrey) Harrison. Also survived by his nephew Nicholas Harrison and his niece Angela Harrison. Contributions in memory of Socrates' life may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.

James Carl Downs

James Carl Downs

June 28, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. Born in Wayne, Michigan, James was the son of Louis and Kathy (Erickson) Downs. James leaves to cherish his memory his son Dylan; a grandson Braxton Davis; girlfriend Denise Johnson; siblings William Sherwood, Michael (Kelly) Downs and Thomas (Marissa) Downs. Sadly he was preceded in death by his...

Nancy Clair Youngblood

Nancy Clair Youngblood

June 28, 2020

Nancy C. Youngblood, age 92 passed away peacefully 28th of June 2020. Born to Clement B. and Martha Lewis, 29th of May 1928 in Sugar Notch, PA., she raised her 12 children in Trenton, MI. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Youngblood; sister, Muriel, brothers Robert and John; son Stephen, and daughter Clair Ann. She is survived...

Teresa  Marie Mcadams-Lytle

Teresa Marie Mcadams-Lytle

June 27, 2020

Teresa Marie McAdams-Lytle. Age 64 of Wyandotte. Loving mother of David Michael Lett and Jessica (Jeff Miller) West-Boik. Proud grandmother of David Lett, Jr., Isaiah Boik, Jordan Boik, Noah Boik and Aaliyah Boik. Survived also by her one true love Robert Travis West. Dear sister of Scheryal (Brian) Valentine and Michael (Amy) McAdams. Preceded in death by her parents...

Roderick J. Socull

Roderick J. Socull

June 27, 2020

Roderick Joseph Socull , 81, of Allen Park, Mi. passed away on June 27, 2020 after a long battle with illness. Rod was a beloved husband, father, step father, grandfather, and step grandfather. Rod was born Feb 10 1939 in Ironwood, Mi. to Joseph & Susan (Gondek ) Socull. After Joseph's untimely passing. Susan eventually remarried and he was...

Marian  M. Lessner

Marian M. Lessner

June 26, 2020

Marian M. Lessner. Age 107 of Trenton, formerly of Newport. Passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Grandmother of Mary (Bruce) Evans, Donald (Julie) Lessner, Margaret (Rick) St. Andre, Susan (Scott) Boesler and Timothy (Marysue) Lessner. Great grandmother of 20. Great great grandmother of 2. Marian was preceded in death by her son Donald G. Lessner, Sr. and her daughter-in-law...

Joseph Antonio Chirillo

Joseph Antonio Chirillo

June 25, 2020

Joseph Antonio Chirillo, age 85 of Southgate, MI. Loving husband of the late Lois for 64 wonderful years. Loving father of Kim (Mike), Mark, Karen (Ross), Karole (Eric), and Daniel (Angela). Dearest grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Marian and the late Lina.

Joseph Daniel Zapico

Joseph Daniel Zapico

June 25, 2020

Joseph Daniel Zapico was born on August 29, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 25, 2020 at his home in Brownstown at the age of 68. Beloved dad of Alethea Leddy. Proud grandpa of Tiger-Lily Leddy. Also survived by his former spouse Michiko Zapico as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Leslie Vizi

Leslie Vizi

June 25, 2020

Leslie was born on June 2, 1929 in Hungary and died at his home in Dearborn on June 25, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 57 years to Maria (nee: Bedy). Loving dad of Suzanne (Thomas) Miller and Andrew (Nancy) Vizi. Proud grandpa of Hannah and Matthew. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Leslie...

Thomas  T. Clemens

Thomas T. Clemens

June 24, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Thomas' video tribute. Clemens, Thomas T. of New Boston, MI was born on August 2, 1952 in Wyandotte, Michigan to James and Dorothy (nee: Novack) Clemens and passed away on June 24, 2020 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital; he was surrounded by his wife and daughters. Cherished husband of 42 years...

Curt Marcum

Curt Marcum

June 24, 2020

Curt Marcum, age 83, born December 8, 1936 in Rosehill, VA and passed away June 24, 2020. Loving husband of the late Glenna. Beloved father of Misty (Jeremy) Rolfs. Dearest brother of Grant (Linda) Marcum and Marie Bellas. Proud dog papaw of Luna. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

Marie A. Lindberg

Marie A. Lindberg

June 23, 2020

Marie A. Lindberg, age 92 of Dearborn, formerly of Taylor for 50 years, passed away peacefully June 23, 2020. Born June 13, 1928 to the late Charles and Winefriede Edwards, Jr.. Loving wife of 43 years to the late Arnold J. Lindberg, Sr. Dear mother of Helena (Jim) Lynch, Ann Lindberg, Debbie (Jim) Morse, Arnie (Joanne) Lindberg, Jr., and...

Mary L. Hundley

Mary L. Hundley

June 22, 2020

Mary L. Hundley. Age 84 of Woodhaven. Passed away June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of Charles A. Hundley for 64 years. Loving mother of Pamela (Jay) Eide and Cheryl Hundley. Proud grandmother of Alan Hundley and Michael Hundley. Dear mother-in-law of Ruth Hundley. Preceded in death by her son Brian Hundley.

Robert Lloyd Navarre

Robert Lloyd Navarre

June 22, 2020

Born in Trenton, Robert was the son of Lloyd and Gertrude (LaClair) Navarre. Robert worked for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2004. Robert leaves to cherish his name his siblings: Sharon Higgins, Dan (Barbara) Navarre, Verna (Jeff) Digna and Renee Bickmann; as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents and three...

David Knechtges

David Knechtges

June 22, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view David's video tribute. David Knechtges, age 55 of Northville (formerly Allen Park), passed away June 22, 2020 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by family after a year-long, hard-fought battle against cancer. A devoted and loving father to Reed and Shane. Cherished significant other of Jennifer Szkrybalo. Beloved brother...

Harry Branham

Harry Branham

June 20, 2020

Please click on the "Tribute Wall" above to view the Service Videos Harry Branham, age 81 of Haines City Florida, formerly of South Rockwood, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida. Born May 27, 1939 in Dwale, Kentucky, Harry was the son of Arthur and Bessie (Jones) Branham. He worked many...

Charles Edward  Damron

Charles Edward Damron

June 20, 2020

Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, Charles was the son of Bertie and Nellie (Justice) Damron He married the love of his life, Mary Coleman, in 1956. Sadly she preceded him in death January 10, 2017. Charles worked in the Detroit Salt Mine for over 20 years, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, beekeeping and attending auctions and flea markets....

Gary W. Carpenter

Gary W. Carpenter

June 20, 2020

Gary W. Carpenter, age 77 of Allen Park. He was born in Detroit, Michigan January 21, 1943 to Walter and Marilyn Carpenter. Devoted husband to his late wife Madeline for 49 ½ years. One of a kind dad to his children Michael and Lauralyn. Dearest brother to Lyn (Dan) Siciliano, late sister Kim (Joe) Bland, late brother Kelly Carpenter....

Carol Lee Shearer

Carol Lee Shearer

June 20, 2020

Shearer, Carol Lee, age 65, June 20, 2020 of Ecorse, Michigan. Beloved mother of Jennifer Lithgow (Robert), Candius (Nikola Gjelaj) Shearer, Charles (Marilyn) Shearer, Heather (Prince) Gibson and Anthony (Amanda Acquaviva) Shearer. Also survived by her grandchildren Brandon, Steven, Sean, Julian, Justin, Avianna, Jacob, Cayson, Angelina, Carmine, Christopher, Emily, Kayla and Kyle; her brothers Melvin and Craig Rice; her...

Alexander William Cieslowski

Alexander William Cieslowski

June 18, 2020

Alexander Cieslowski. Age 59 of Detroit. Passed away June 18, 2020. Beloved father of Sarah. Loving brother of Bernadine Williams and Diana Marie Walsh. Dearest uncle of Larry (Deanne) Williams. Alexander was preceded in death by his parents Alexander and Clara Cieslowski.