OBITUARIES

October 10, 2024

Leo Cyril Boylan, age 95 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Born April 25, 1929, Leo was the son of Leo and Irene (LaFaut) Boylan. He was the oldest of his 5 siblings. A graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Mary Kathleen Green, on December 15, 1946. Sadly she...

October 10, 2024

Born in Bronx, New York, Joseph was the son of Charles and Carrie (Gauci) Barbara. He married the love of his life, Maria Azzopardi, on January 1, 1962. Sadly she preceded him in death April 12, 2010. Joseph worked as an Auto Body Technician for many years. He also did Television Repair as a hobby for many years. A...

October 10, 2024

Don was born and raised in Detroit on November 16, 1960 and passed away peacefully in Dearborn at the age of 63 on October 10, 2024. A dedicated family man, Don found joy in the simple pleasures of life — whether being involved in sports as a coach or a spectator, traveling with his family, or lending a helping...

October 10, 2024

Edward L. Osborn, of Taylor, passed away October 10, 2024. Beloved father of DeeAnn (the late David) Chambers, Tammy Newman, and David (Garnett) Osborn. Loving grandfather of Melissa Chambers (Thomas Gibson), David (Danielle) Chambers, Jr., Amy Chambers (T.J. Whitt) and Joshua Newman (Brittany Schilk). Proud great grandfather of 6 grandsons. He is survived by his siblings, Ruth Spears, John...

October 9, 2024

Fowler, Mary Jane “Albright” was born on January 13, 1939 in Detroit, MI and passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of 59 years to her late husband, Arthur (Ed). Loving mother of Michael (Lisa) of Evanson, Illinois, Deb (Ken) Jerome of Wyandotte, Michigan and Denise (Eddie) Mintz of Canton, Michigan. Proud...

October 8, 2024

Born in Dearborn, Katherine was the daughter of Joseph and Jeannette (Pelland) Pangrazzi. A graduate of Cabrini High School, she spent many years working in the medical field and retired from Beaumont Hospital. Katherine truly dedicated her life to helping others. She volunteered for a number of organizations throughout her life including DBSA and Meals on Wheels, but her...

October 7, 2024

Frankie Zarb, of Dearborn Heights, passed away October 7, 2024. Beloved son of Frank and Rose Zarb. Loving father of Amelia Adder Hoffman, Frank Ernest Zarb V., Anna May Zarb, Joesph Robert Zarb, and Keith Allen Zarb. Proud grandfather of Quinn. He is survived by many other loving family and friends.

A memorial gathering will...

October 7, 2024

Robert Kerwin Gibson II, a Southgate Michigan resident, died at the age of 41 years on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Robert was known to most as Bob. His parents are Theresa Gibson and Bruce Fountain. Bob entered this world with a smile on his face on March 2, 1983 in Rogers City, Michigan. He became...

October 5, 2024

Barabara Galofaro, of Trenton for 61 years, passed away October 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Del Galofaro for 63 beautiful years. Loving mother of Gale (Jim) Nagy, Gary Galofaro, the late Carol Galofaro, James Galofaro, and Lawrence Galofaro. Beloved grandmother of Anthony Galofaro, Jacqueline Galofaro, Shannon Galofaro, Samuel Galofaro, Stephanie Galofaro, and Kimberly (Brian) Pelletier. Proud great...

October 4, 2024

Leslie Edmund Schmidtke, age 86 born and raised in Grosse Ile, passed away at his home on October 4, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Kathleen, of 39 years.

Loving dad to Leslie Jr. (Shelley), Lori (William) Lemanske, Lance (Brenda), and Lynne (Christopher) Smereka. Loving grandfather to...

October 3, 2024

Renae Boyer, age 64 of Flat Rock, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 3rd, 2024.

Renae was born August 25th, 1960 to the late Tommy and Ruby Sands. Loving wife of Randy. Dear mother of Erica (Jeremy) Shown, Scott (Nathalie) Boyer, and Haley Boyer. Also survived by her siblings Rick (Wendy) Sands, Russ...

October 2, 2024

Bishop Randell (Rondell) Fuson, of Riverview, passed away October 2, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Fuson. Loving father of Carrie (Tom) Bazner, Jonathan (Missy) Fuson, and Mary (Isaac) Flanery. Cherished grandfather of Allison (Zack), Isaac, Asher, Hannah, Nic, Josiah, Michael, Mira, and Ariel. Proud great grandfather of Jackson and Nathan. Dear brother of the late Jim, the...

October 1, 2024

Wynnita ‘Nita’ Joy Welsh went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 1st . She is survived by her loving husband Ron Welsh, as well as her children, Scot (Lori), Gary (Stacey), and son-in-love Tim (Hollie). She was preceded in death by her first husband Jack Westerbeek and daughter Valerie Burkhart. Nita also leaves behind...

October 1, 2024

Patricia J. Dickerson, age 80 of Carleton, formerly of Gibraltar, passed away Tuesday October 1st, 2024.

Patricia was born September 2nd, 1944 to the late Clifford and Jean Daly. Loving wife of Hazen Dickerson. Dear mother of Deborah (Brian) Block, Michael (Irene) Dickerson, and Ethel (Steve) Kabara. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Also...

October 1, 2024

James D. Peltier, age 83 of Monroe, passed away October 1, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Born June 20, 1941 in Monroe, James was the son of Hudson and Elda (Aller) Peltier. A 1959 graduate of Monroe High School, he continued his education at Ferris State University as well as the University of Toledo. James married Patricia...

September 30, 2024

Olga J. Cronin, age 82 of Brownstown, passed away September 30, 2024.

Born August 8, 1942 in Detroit, Olga was the daughter of Edward and Olga (Balogh) Liszka. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married the love of her life, John Cronin in October of 1969. A dedicated homemaker, Olga was a member of St....

September 30, 2024

Brad Davidson was born on January 20, 1960. The son of George and Evelyn Davidson. Brad was brother to Jackie Wagoner (Larry), Janice Davidson, Denise Bailey, Thomas Davidson (Lynn), Alice Freismuth (Carl), Kenneth Davidson, and Mark Davidson.

Brad married Kristine (Petrick) on November 8, 1980. Brad and Kristine had three children, Matthew Davidson (Justina), Courtney...

September 29, 2024

Janice Lee Sturgill, 60, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly in her Allen Park home on September 29, 2024. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 40 years, Daniel L. Sturgill; two children, Daniel (Mary) Sturgill and Stephanie (Mario) Arredondo; and five cherished grandchildren: Evelyn, Derek, Emilee, Wyatt, and Lainey. Janice’s life was centered around her family,...

September 28, 2024

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Marilyn Yvonne Booker was born on May 3, 1935 in Tennessee and died on September 28, 2024 at the age of 89; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Douglas (Cathy) Booker, Janice (Leonard) Renier, Lori (the late Thomas) Bankovich...

September 28, 2024

Heineman, Charles of Trenton, Michigan, September 28, 2024, age 81. Son of the late George and Madeleine Heineman. Father of Ryan (Julie) Heineman and Karl (Ashley) Heineman. Loving grandfather to Nathan, Jacob, Luke and Harlow. Brother of Don Heineman. He was an active member within his church and proudly served in the United States Army. He was a faithful...