OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Leallen Lambert

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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...