OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Karan J. Filimon

Karan J. Filimon

November 26, 2019

Filimon, Karan J., age 67, November 26, 2019 of Romulus, Michigan. Beloved wife of Stephen. Loving mother of Chrystal (Joe) Lyson. Proud grandmother of Shane Turrill. Devoted daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel King. Also survived by her siblings Cheryl King, JoAnn Sampson and Danny King. Contributions in memory of Karan may be made directly to the family....

James Monroe Knerr, Jr.

James Monroe Knerr, Jr.

November 25, 2019

Knerr, James Monroe, Jr. , age 52, November 25, 2019 of Allen Park, Michigan. Former husband of Paula Machnak. Beloved father of James Knerr, III and Kaylee Knerr. Also survived by his cousin John (Joanne) Lawrence and their daughter Meghan Fox. Contributions in memory of James may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

John "Bill" Krupnak

John "Bill" Krupnak

November 25, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. John “Bill” Krupnak was born on October 8, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 25, 2019 at the age of 84; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 30 years to Sharlene. Loving dad of Kellie Krupnak, Karen (John) Sheehan, Stacey (Mark) Gardner and Gina...

Roy W. Herkimer

Roy W. Herkimer

November 24, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Roy's video tribute. Herkimer, Roy W., age 82, November 24, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Arnetta. Loving father of Jeanie Spurlock, Judie Cagala and the late Jimmie Herkimer. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; his sister Darlene (Bud) Kiebler; his nieces and nephews; his sister-in-law...

Joe Lezotte

Joe Lezotte

November 24, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joe's video tribute. Joe was born on May 5, 1953 in Monroe, Michigan and died on November 24, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 66; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of 41 years to Carolyn. Loving dad of Daniel Lezotte (Nerissa Maguire), Aimee (Raul) Macias and Jonathon Lezotte...

Allen L. Bates

Allen L. Bates

November 23, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Allen's video tribute. Allen was born on March 12, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 23, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 67; he was of Allen Park. Beloved dad of Alexa and Debbie. Dearest brother of Claudette and Maureen (Vincent). Also survived by other loving...

Roy Olinn

Roy Olinn

November 23, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Roy's video tribute. Roy Olinn. Age 76 of Taylor. November 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Judith. Loving father of Ron and Don (Kim). Proud grandfather of Kayla, Adara, Mike (Brittany) Hooker and Jennifer West. Great grandfather of Bentley. Dear brother of Cheryl (John) Peterson. Survived also by other loving...

James Byron Carson

James Byron Carson

November 22, 2019

Born in Chicago, James was the son of James D. and Phyllis (Fayber) Carson. He worked for over 30 years as an Engineer for Chrysler Corporation. James leaves to cherish his memory is son Brian (Kemmer) Carson; step children: Patty (Robert) Klochko and Thomas (Margaret) Sheahan; grandchildren: Stephen Carson, Amy (Sean) Lelek, Kimberly (Wilbert) Uy and Scott (Kelley) Sheahan;...

Nancy Anne Giznsky

Nancy Anne Giznsky

November 22, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Nancy's video tribute. Born in Monroe, Nancy was the daughter of James and Susan (Meloche) Henry. Nancy attended St. John Grade School and was a graduate of Tecumseh High School. She married William Giznsky Sr. on October 24, 1959. Sadly he preceded her in death May 28, 2000. A dedicated homemaker,...

Taywanoka Steve Gronda

Taywanoka Steve Gronda

November 21, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Steve's video tribute. Born in Trenton, Steven was the son of Clifford and Ernestine (Lherault) Gronda. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Coffee, on August 29, 1974. Steven worked as a Carpenter through the Michigan Union Carpenters and Millwrights Local 687. He also held many Welding and Piledriving Certifications....

Donald L. Sinclair

Donald L. Sinclair

November 21, 2019

Please click on tribute wall above to view Donald's memorial video. Sinclair, Donald L., age 85, November 21, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. Loving father of Michael (Brenda), Kathy (Gavin Pearson), Mark, Donald J., Kellie and Amy (Joe) Chappelle. Also survived by his grandchildren Anna, Mick, Jake, Jack, James, Emma and Maya; his brothers Jim...

Larry Paul Prater

Larry Paul Prater

November 21, 2019

Larry Paul Prater died suddenly due to an aneurysm in his abdomen on November 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Jim & Treva Prater (Wallace), his son Thomas Prater, grandson Cory Paternoster, and his sister Joan Prater. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Karen Prater. His children Danielle Prater(Richard Macdonald) and Aaron...

Joan L. Debyle

Joan L. Debyle

November 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joan's video tribute. Joan was born on December 4, 1933 in Lincoln, Nebraska and died at her home on Grosse Ile surrounded by her family on November 20, 2019 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mom of Wendy (Walt) Cisco, Tracy (Scott) Snider and Derek...

Timothy Allen Robbins

Timothy Allen Robbins

November 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Timothy's video tribute. Timothy Allen was born on May 10, 1964 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 20, 2019 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 55; he was of Canton. Beloved husband of Debra. Loving step-dad of Brandon (Melissa). Proud grandpa of Austin and Mason. Dearest brother...

John Ferguson

John Ferguson

November 19, 2019

John Ferguson. Age 71 of Detroit, formerly of Inverness, Nova Scotia. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ferguson. Loving brother of David (Jeanean), Art, Bruce (Ann) and Anne (Liam) Moylan. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents Hughie and Greet Ferguson. Interment will take place at a later date with...

Idelle R. Trellay

Idelle R. Trellay

November 18, 2019

Idelle R. Trellay age 90. November 18, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John, son Louis, grandson Jared and great-grandson Dalan. Loving mother of Linda (Larry) Lange and David Trellay. Loving and proud grandmother "Nanie" to David (Candace) Lange, Lisa Doryl and John Kilbourn. Loving and proud great grandmother to Brayden Doryl, Ashton Doryl...

Jerry Szpondowski

Jerry Szpondowski

November 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jerry's video tribute. Jerry Szpondowski, age 78 of Grosse Ile formerly of Allen Park and Riverview, passed away November 18, 2019. Loving husband of Sherri. Dear father of Jerry (Michael Lemanski), Christine (Robert), and Lori. Proud grandfather of Jenna Savage. Jerry graduated from Allen Park High School in 1959 and later...

Sylvia Marie Doyle

Sylvia Marie Doyle

November 17, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Sylvia’s video tribute. Sylvia Marie was born on December 18, 1938 in Rilton, Pennsylvania and died on November 17, 2019 at her home at the age of 80; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mom of William Doyle and Shannon (Jack) Kell. Proud grandma of Matthew...

Ariel Marie Kulbacki

Ariel Marie Kulbacki

November 17, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ariel's video tribute. Kulbacki, Ariel Marie, age 33 of Trenton. Beloved daughter of Deborah (Bryan) Cash. Loving grand daughter of Judith (the late Thomas) Chuhran. Dear sister of Alex Kulbacki. Beloved niece of Michelle Daywalt and Paul Chuhran. Preceded in death by her father Robert Kulbacki. She also had many loving...

Edward W.  Sucharski

Edward W. Sucharski

November 16, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Edward's video tribute. Sucharski, Edward W. Age 71, of Ecorse. November 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Kathleen for 49 years. Loving father of Christine (Mario), Edward A. (Tamara), the late Anthony, Nichol (Levi) and Bridgette (Randy). Proud Papa of 9. Great Grand Papa of 3. Dear brother of David, Elizabeth (Randy)...