OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Christine Mckinzie
September 3, 2019
Christine McKinzie, age 57 of Grosse Ile, passed away September 3, 2019. Loving mother of Paige and Laurel Galecki. Beloved daughter of John and Marian McKinzie. Also survived by sisters Lynne McKinzie Pallesen and Melanie Anne McKinzie, her aunt Evelyn Wolfgram, and nephews Alexander and Andrew Pallesen. Christine was a respected and devoted teacher at Allen Park High School....
James D. Kramer
September 3, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James D. Kramer, age 82 of Southgate formerly of Detroit, passed away September 3, 2019. Loving husband of Rose. Dear father of 5 and step father of 2. Proud grandfather and great grandfather of many. James is also survived by a brother Frank. He was preceded in death...
Norma Sue Yanos
September 3, 2019
Norma Sue was born on March 4, 1940 in Princeton, KY and died on September 3, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 79; she was of Brownstown Twp. and was formerly of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mom of Vicki Betyn, Craig (Effie), Michelle (Dan) Kuenning and Brian (Becky)....
Lois Lee
September 3, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Lois' video tribute. Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, Lois was the daughter of Cleveland and Isabelle (Branham) Wallace. She married the love of her life, James Lee, on April 8, 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death January 10, 1977. A dedicated homemaker, Lois enjoyed cooking, sewing and traveling, but her most...
James Robert Bloomfield
September 1, 2019
Born in Monroe, James was the son of James T. and Elizabeth (Cicanese) Bloomfield. A graduate of Monroe High School, James had worked for La-Z-Boy Chair Company, Eastern Airlines, and at the Meijer Warehouse for Nationwide Truck Brokers. He had been a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. James is survived by his cousins: James Destazio, Robert...
Dennis D. Colwell
August 31, 2019
Dennis Colwell passed away August 31, 2019 in Punta Gorda, Florida. He was born to Delbert and Sylvia Colwell (nee Witte), January 27, 1945 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Predeceased by his parents and his brother Jerome, Dennis is survived by four children, Dean (Marjorie), Yvonne (James), Daren, and Dustin. Dennis has six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He loved his...
William "Bill" Lydic Crilley
August 30, 2019
William "Bill" Lydic Crilley. Age 77 of Dearborn. Passed away August 30, 2019. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Loving father of Kim Riley and William R. Crilley. Step father of Sherry (Roland) Hauck and James (Angela) Alonzi. Proud grandfather of Michael J. Fuentes. Step grandfather of Tiffany (Margo), Roland Hauck and Anthony Alonzi. Step great grandfather of Aubrie and Grace....
Phyllis Barnick
August 29, 2019
To view the memorial video in honor of Phyllis, please click on tribute wall above. Phyllis Barnick, age 81 of Taylor, passed away August 29th, 2019. Loving wife of the late Phillip “Ted”. Dear mother of David Evans and Brian (Genevieve) Evans. Phyllis was a proud grandmother and great grandmother. Also survived by her brother Richard (Carol) Bricker and...
Phyllis Lynn Robinson
August 29, 2019
Please click on tribute wall above to view the memorial video in honor of Phyllis. Robinson, Phyllis Lynn, age 65, August 29, 2019. Beloved mother of Annette (Jack) Hunt, Edward (Emily) Robinson and Tammy Brandley. Proud grandmother of Tyler, Tyler Jacob, Austin, Mariah, Bailey, Payton and Wesley. Also survived by her siblings Pat (Rich) Henley, James Peveler, Karen Okroy,...
Mike Martin
August 29, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Mike's video tribute. Martin, Michael “Mike”. Age 82. August 29, 2019 of Allen Park Loving husband to Patricia, father to Victoria (Carl) Brogley and Richard (Christa) Martin, grandfather to Rachel (Eric) Styles and Eric (Destany) Brogley, and great grandfather to Riley and Raelynn Brogley and Ethan, Evelyn, and Evan Styles. Son...
Alice Helwig
August 28, 2019
Click on the tribtue wall above Helwig, Alice age 93, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2019, in Dearborn Michigan. Alice was born February 23, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan to Anastos K. "Tommy" Roufos and Nora Mae "Fotina" (nee Baum). Alice lost both of her parents early in life. Alice and her sisters, Georgia, Virginia, and brother John held...
Shawn Ousley
August 28, 2019
To view Shawn's memorial video, please click on tribute wall above. Shawn Ousley, age 57 of the Downriver area, passed away peacefully August 28th, 2019. Shawn is survived by her loving family Martha and Zane Hensley, sister Chelsia Neyman, and several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Shawn enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, painting and drafting at an...
Robert L. Cornell, Jr.
August 27, 2019
Cornell, Robert L., Jr, age 81, August 27, 2019 of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Step-father of Paula (Scott) Irwin, Douglas (Kristen) Schilk and Eric (Kelly) Schilk. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons; his siblings Christine Cornell, Vivian (Robert) Lowrie, Janet (John) Sluka, Kathy (Larry) Vander Velde, David (Susan) Cornell; 4 nieces and 4 nephews. Contributions in...
Kayla Renee Jividen
August 27, 2019
Jividen, Kayla Renee, age 21, August 27, 2019 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved daughter of Matt Jividen and the late Debra Potter. Loving sister of Matthew, Abigayle and Emma Jividen. Also survived by her aunts and uncles; David Jividen, Jason & Alyse Jividen, Ron & Darlene Potter; her grandparents David and Ann Jividen, Pat and Janice Raftary; her cousins David,...
Martin Huron Solis, Jr.
August 26, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Martin's video tribute. Solis, Martin Huron, Jr., of Melvindale, Michigan. Born on June 4, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas. Passed on August 26, 2019. Loving husband to Anna Mary Solis for 66 years. Loving father of the late Martin S. Solis Jr. III, Pete Solis and Frank (Anna Marie) Solis. Dearest...
Merice Blackburn
August 26, 2019
Merice was born on July 14, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee and died on August 26, 2019 at the Willows at Howell at the age of 81; she was of Howell. Beloved sister of the late Murell Blackburn and the late Doris Davis. Proud aunt of Kari (Craig) Vest, Lori (Michelle) Whitney, Dean (Tammy) Blackburn, Vikki Whitney and Daniel (Jessie)...
Francis F. Coil
August 24, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Francis' video tribute Coil, Francis F. “The most amazing man”. Age 80. August 24, 2019. Beloved husband of 55 years to Cindy. Loving dad of Tammy Horton, Michelle Coil (Robert) Plesky and Andria “Sissy” Coil. Proud grandpa of Augusta, Chester, Francis, Devin, Katelynn, Jenna, Jamie and Meredith-Louise and great grandpa of...
Arlene Exel
August 23, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Arlene's video tribute. Arlene Exel, age 82 of Dearborn, passed away peacefully August 23, 2019. Loving wife of Donald. Dear mother of Dayna (John) Carmody. Very proud grandmother of Devan. Arlene is also survived by her brother Richard (Jean) Belan, niece Ardis Rutley, and nephews David Belan, Jeffry Belan, Christopher Belan,...
Maburn Noe
August 22, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Maburn's video tribute. Maburn was born on September 10, 1925 in Fonde, Kentucky and went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019 at the age of 93; she was of Woodhaven, MI and Middlesboro, KY. Beloved wife of the late James R. Noe. Loving mom of Burieta (the...
Walter Strebel
August 21, 2019
Strebel, Walter, age 94, August 21, 2019 of Gibraltar, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Inga. Dear father of Flemming (Jette) Kroyer, Bjarne (Cherie) Kroyer, Michael Strebel and Heidi (Mark) Hranchook. Also survived by his grandchildren Sarah (Scott) Gaynier, Maja Hranchook, Steven, Jennifer, Kevin and Kellie Kroyer; his great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Walter’s life may be made...