OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Thomas J. Edwards

Thomas J. Edwards

September 4, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Thomas' video tribute. Thomas John Edwards, 73, of Grosse Ile, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 4, 2019. He was born to the late Lloyd and Virginia Edwards on January 21, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan. Tom graduated from Cody High School and received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Institute...

Karen Lynne Bondy

Karen Lynne Bondy

September 4, 2019

Born in Trenton Karen was the daughter of Eldon and Eleanor (Adams) Sisson. A graduate of Flat Rock High School, she was married to Benjamin “Bing” Bondy on July 16, 1971. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2015. A dedicated homemaker, Karen loved to play bingo with her friends. She was member of the South Rockwood Ladies Fire...

John J. Kujik

John J. Kujik

September 4, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. Kujik, John J., age 88, September 4, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Husband of the late Shirley. Father of Linda (James) St. Bernard and Diane (Brian) Brownrigg. Contributions in memory of John's life may be made to the Michigan Humane Society

Dawn Rene Bodine

Dawn Rene Bodine

September 4, 2019

Dawn Rene Bodine passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2019. She was born in Trenton Michigan to Linda and Roger Bodine. Dawn had one son, Christopher Ross Signorello, age 28, who resides in Texas. She was married to David Falkenberg, who passed away in 2018. Dawn was a graduate of Ida High School. Her passion was horses and the...

Christine Mckinzie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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)...