OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

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.

Raymond J. Biando

Raymond J. Biando

June 18, 2020

Biando, Raymond J., age 59, June 18, 2020 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Lea. Loving father of Raymond (Melissa Ouellette) Biando, Jr., Michael Biando, Kristen (Shawn) Purcell and Vincent Biando. Beloved son of Lucy Biando and the late Fred Biando. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and his sister Pam Dillion.

Charles D. Beaudrie

Charles D. Beaudrie

June 18, 2020

Charles D. Beaudrie, age 78 of South Rockwood, passed away at home June 18, 2020. Born September 4, 1941 in Monroe to the late John L. and Ethel Cousino. He later married the love of his life Darlene Hollister. Together they would raise their dear children Marie (Leonard) Venier, Charles A. Beaudrie, and Jeanette (David) Frederick all of South...

Marsha Barber

Marsha Barber

June 18, 2020

Marsha Barber, age 76 of Brownstown Twp., formerly of Rockwood, passed away June 18, 2020. Loving wife of Dennis. Dear mother of Denise (Jeff) Trudell and Deanne (Eric) Seifert. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Dennis, Emily, and Brady. Also survived by her brother Brett Kahn, her aunt Shirley Williams, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of...

Diane Anderson

Diane Anderson

June 17, 2020

Diane Anderson, 11/15/1954-6/17/2020. Preceded in death by her parents John Charles and Ebe Skeggs and her sister Joanne Rodger. Loving mother to Amie (Jamie Krake) Anderson. Beloved grandma to Arlo and Aurora. Also, survived by her many friends and family. Diane was a proud volunteer at Greenfield Village and The Detroit Parade Company. A Celebration of Life will take...

Margaret A.  Gaynier

Margaret A. Gaynier

June 17, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Margaret's memorial video. Margaret A. “Midge” Gaynier, age 77, of South Rockwood, passed away at 11:22p.m. Wednesday, June 17th, 2020, in her home with her beloved family. Born on October 25th, 1942, in Wyandotte, Midge was the daughter of the late David and Ruth (Gibbs) Tilley. She married her husband Kenneth E....

Reina De Jesus Murillo

Reina De Jesus Murillo

June 17, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Reina's video tribute. Reina de Jesus Murillo, age 50, of Detroit, MI. Loving wife of William Geovani Murillo. Beloved mother of Ariel Fuentes, Diana Fuentes, Melani Murillo, William Murillo Jr., and Cristian Murillo. Dearest grandmother to Xavi Fuentes. Loving daughter of Maria Dolores Castillo and Nicolas Castillo.

Bradford G. Zapor

Bradford G. Zapor

June 17, 2020

Bradford G. Zapor, 66, of South Rockwood passed away unexpectedly at his homeon Wednesday June 17, 2020. Bradford was born on September 16, 1953 in Detroit. He was the son of Stanley and Mary Ann (Piotrowicz) Zapor. He graduated from Roseville High School and later earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management. He was employed at Ford Motor Company...

Gwendolyn  Tarcia

Gwendolyn Tarcia

June 17, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Gwendolyn's memorial video. Gwendolyn Tarcia, age 95 of Allen Park. Passed away June 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Nick Tarcia. Loving mother of Nick Tarcia, Irene (David) Gizicki, the late Richard Tarcia, Robert (Rose) Tarcia and Cindy (Roger) Vincent. Proud grandmother of Nick, Erik, Susan, Jennifer, Jessica, Kelley, Jason, Nicole,...

Edward M. Williams

Edward M. Williams

June 16, 2020

Edward Maurice Williams, “Ted”, passed away on June 16, 2020, at the age of 94. Ted is survived by his wife of 27 years, Beverly Diamond, both formerly of Tarpon Springs, Florida. Ted was married to Catherine Delores Williams, affectionately known by all as “Sis”, for 44 years until her passing on May 2, 1989. Ted and Sis are...

Timothy F. Cinderich

Timothy F. Cinderich

June 15, 2020

Cinderich, Timothy F., age 49, June 15, 2020 of Ypsilaniti, MI. Tim is survived by his step-mother Carol Cinderich, his brother Todd Cinderich, his step-sisters, Shawn Holiday, Kim Peters and Kerry Boslooper, as well as his step-father Tom Chennet. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ronald E. Carr

Ronald E. Carr

June 15, 2020

Ronald E. Carr, age 82 of LaSalle, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home. Born March 10, 1938 in Monroe, Ronald was the son of William and Maude (Fitzpatrick) Carr. A 1957 graduate of Monroe High School. He married the love of his life and best friend, Judith A. Schaub, on December 14, 1957 at St. Charles...

Ruth Miriem Floyd

Ruth Miriem Floyd

June 15, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Ruth's memorial video. Born in Detroit, Ruth was the daughter of Ross and Alicia (Davis) Barton. She married the love of her life, Donald Floyd on December 31, 1970. Sadly he preceded her in death March 1, 1984. A dedicated homemaker, Ruth also worked various retail jobs throughout her life. Ruth leaves...

Marilyn G. Teets

Marilyn G. Teets

June 15, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to Marilyn's memorial video. With great love and gratitude for her life and love: Teets, Marilyn G., Age 91; June 15, 2020 of Southgate. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Ritchie. Loving mom of Ritchie (Patricia) Teets, Denise (Jeff) Dinsmore, Carey (Bob) Cornacchini and Kelle (Tom) Sutliff. Loving Mimi of Shawn (Katie)...

Frank Hinzmann

Frank Hinzmann

June 14, 2020

Frank Otto Hinzmann, age 91 of Rockwood passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. Frank was born March 27, 1929 in Ecorse Township (now Southgate). He was the son of John and Frances (Backhaus) Hinzmann and was raised on a farm in Berlin Township. He graduated in 1947 from South Rockwood High...

Julie L. Hess

Julie L. Hess

June 14, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Julie's memorial video. Julie was born on December 21, 1971 in Dearborn, Michigan and died at her home in Southgate on June 14, 2020 at the age of 48. Beloved wife of Todd. Cherished mom of Alex and Caitlin. Dearest daughter of Jan and granddaughter of Doris and John Watterson. Also survived...

Sharon L. Dillon

Sharon L. Dillon

June 14, 2020

Sharon Lee Dillon, age 69 of Taylor, MI. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Bulvin. Loving sister to Gloria Butkowski and late Lynn Bulvin-Brown. She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years Richard Dillon and four children Kelly (Michael) Williams, Gary (Kathy) Lentz, Terri (Steve) Hamilton and Christie (Stevie) Kirk. Proud Grammie of Cassadie Kirk,...