OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Daniel T. Werstein

Daniel T. Werstein

December 16, 2019

Born in Monroe, Daniel was the son of James and Opal (Masson) Werstein. A 1974 graduate of Milan High School, he married the love of his life, Karen Yourkiewicz, on June 17, 1978 in Adrian, Michigan. Daniel worked at Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti for over 30 years, retiring in 2006. A self taught mechanic, he also owned and...

Cecilia Marie Guizar 'Sally"

Cecilia Marie Guizar 'Sally"

December 16, 2019

Cecilia Marie Guizar “Sally” age 84 of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on December 16, 2019. Loving mother to the late Natalie and Maria. Proud grandma to Marta (Jason), Cori-Anne, the late Breanna, Joshua, Joel, Jordan and Jensen. Loving great grandma to Leanna, Margaret, Daniel, Chase, Olivia, Seth and Joshua. Precious great-great grandmother to Cecilia. Dear sister to the late...

Retha M. Hood

Retha M. Hood

December 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Retha's video tribute. Retha was born on March 1, 1940 And died on December 15, 2019 at Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mom of Annette Hoenicke, the late Roy Hood and Sandy Venier. Proud momo of Melanie (Andy), Roy,...

Russell G. Pillar

Russell G. Pillar

December 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Russ' video tribute. Russell “Russ” Gordon Pillar, 79, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Beaumont Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. Russ was born June 29, 1940 to James and Ida (Knox) Pillar in Detroit, Michigan, the oldest of three children. He graduated from Melvindale High School in 1958. Russ is...

Patricia A. Nash

Patricia A. Nash

December 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Patricia's video tribute. Patricia (Pat) Ann Nash passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, December 15, 2019. She had been in poor health since 2015. Pat was born on February 18, 1940 in Monroe, Michigan to Clyde and Madeline (Janssen) Payne. She graduate from St. Mary’s Academy in 1958....

Mary Margaret Fernandez

Mary Margaret Fernandez

December 13, 2019

Mary Margaret was born on March 26, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 13, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 76; she was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of Ernesto; Loving mom of Geralyn Fernandez and Ernie John Fernandez. She will be lovingly missed by Ponchita, Margarita, Sangria and Calypso. Also survived by other...

Dolores Lee

Dolores Lee

December 13, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Dolores' video tribute. Dolores (Mohan) Lee, age 91, of Allen Park; passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 13, 2019. Dolores was born September 11, 1928 in Ecorse, Michigan to Grace (Montry) Maurice and Raymond Maurice. Loving mother of Mary Mohan, Timothy (the late Carol) Mohan, and James Mohan (Erik Goodrich)....

Tony T.  Dimarco

Tony T. Dimarco

December 12, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Tony's video tribute. Tony T. DiMarco, age 95, of Taylor, Michigan. He was born on May 10, 1924 in Barisciano, Italy and passed away on December 12, 2019. Loving husband to Silvania for 65 years. Beloved father of Ron (Helen), the late David and Lorie (Paul) Bobak. Dear grandfather of Diona...

Rita "Jackie" Balmes

Rita "Jackie" Balmes

December 12, 2019

Rita “Jackie” Balmes, age 90 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of Sharon (Daniel) Kulhanek, Debra (Stuart) Baron, William (Debra) Balmes III, and Jacqueline (Robert) Cook. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one sister Rejane Plyler. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angela Hospice Livionia.

Rose Marie Perlman

Rose Marie Perlman

December 12, 2019

Perlman, Rose Marie, age 88, December 12, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan, formerly of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late David Perlman. Loving mother of Nancy (Sylvester Ogbechie) Perlman and Mark Perlman. Dearest sister of Norma (Steve) Horvath. Preceded in death by her parents Joe and Sadie Matejoski Contributions in memory of Rose's life may be made to...

David Abbott Beymer

David Abbott Beymer

December 11, 2019

David Abbott Beymer was born on August 12, 1948 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and died on December 11, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 71; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 47 years to Sandy. Loving daddy of Jason (Lisa) Beymer and Nikki (Brian) Cervelli. Proud papa and grandpa of Jada, Anthony, Eric and...

John Ureckis, Jr.

John Ureckis, Jr.

December 11, 2019

John was born on August 16, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 11, 2019 at his home at the age of 88; he was of Exeter Twp. and formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Delores. Loving dad of Robert (Karen) Ureckis and David (Janis) Ureckis. Proud grandpa of Tiffany (Matthew), Tabetha (Joseph), Tracy (Mike), Jordan (Andy)...

Janet Marie Brown

Janet Marie Brown

December 11, 2019

Janet Marie (Aloisi) Brown, 63, of Gibraltar, Michigan passed away on December 11, 2019 unexpectedly but peacefully at her home. Janet was born on October 8, 1956 in Wyandotte, Michigan and grew up in Lincoln Park. Janet is survived by her two daughters, Angela (Kevin) Gilhuly and Stephanie (Chrishon Wilson) Kanalos, and her very cherished granddaughter Mia Kanalos. She...

Gary E. Billington

Gary E. Billington

December 11, 2019

Gary was born on December 6, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on December 11, 2019 at the age of 72; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of Denise Botkin and of the late Martha Billington. Loving father of Jeffery (Kelly) Billington, Chad Billington, Bethany (Eric) Blank and Ryan (Joanna) Botkin. Proud granddad of Glenn, Jonas, Martha, Molly,...

Donald Andrew Eiden

Donald Andrew Eiden

December 10, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Donald's video tribute. Donald Andrew Eiden. Age 92 of Allen Park. December 10, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Eiden. Loving father of the late Terry (Judy) Eiden, Thomas (Kathy) Eiden, Gail Raupp, Rick Eiden and Pam (John) Firestone. Proud grandfather of Jason, Nicole, Kristopher, Emilie, Jacob, Danielle and Eric....

Donelda J. Turak

Donelda J. Turak

December 10, 2019

Donelda J. Turak, of Grosse Ile, passed away December 10, 2019. Loving mother to Karen, Tom, Doreen and Phil. Dear grandmother to Erika, Matthew, Rachel, Lindsay, Alyssa and Devin. She survived by Edward Reinhart. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Turak. She was very involved in perpetual adoration and other church activities. She also enjoyed reading,...

James Eugene Glazer

James Eugene Glazer

December 10, 2019

Glazer, James Eugene, age 75, December 10, 2019 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved son of the late Emmett and Virginia Glazer. Loving brother of Shirley George, Charles Glazer, Jean Kimmel, Evelyn Easton and Phillip Glazer.

Patricia H. Collins

Patricia H. Collins

December 9, 2019

Born in Detroit, Patricia was the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Sheptoski). She married the love of her life, Anthony Collins, November 22, 1968. Sadly he preceded her in death April 5, 2013. Patricia worked as a Bookkeeper with Pere Marquette Financial Credit Union for over 20 years, retiring in 1998. Patricia leaves to cherish her memory her children:...

Daryl "Crazy Legs" Mullins

Daryl "Crazy Legs" Mullins

December 9, 2019

Daryl “Crazy Legs” Mullins, age 55 of Dearborn Heights. Loving father of Maria Mullins and Jessica Mullins. Beloved step-father of Christie Sammons, Stephen Rains, and Michael (Amber) Rains. Dearest grandpa Daryl to Lilliana, Amelia, Corbyn, Justin, Haven, Mikey, Kaj, Junior, Jaxson, and Olivia. Loving companion of Laurie Sammons. Beloved brother of James Mullins, Darlene (Scott) Fountain, Arlene (Dave) Slater,...

Rosemary Burton

Rosemary Burton

December 9, 2019

Burton, Rosemary, Age 73, of Detroit, December 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Carl Burton for 49 years. Loving mother of Theresa (Amy) Upshaw, Carl Burton, Stephen Burton and Jamie Burton. Preceded in death by son Lawrence Smith. Proud Grandma of Ryan Thomas and Jamie Burton II. Dear sister of Theresa Bopp (George), the late Robert Bishop, Patricia...