OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

William L.  Reaume

William L. Reaume

January 25, 2019

William L. Reaume, age 64 of Flat Rock, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2019. Loving husband of Gail. Dear father of Lynea (Jeff) Heller, Lori (Jerad) Rushlow, Brenna (Nicholas) Davis. Proud Grandpa (Papa) of Allison, Avery, Chase, Andrew, Austin, Lilly, and Adilynn. Also survived by his mother Joanne LaDuke, siblings Linda (Bill) LaChance, Debra Reaume, John...

Leonard I.  Nowak

Leonard I. Nowak

January 25, 2019

Leonard I. Nowak. Age 86, of St. Claire Shores. January 25, 2019. Loving uncle of Dennis Serafin and Daniel (Carol) Serafin. Survived also by a great nephew David Serafin Jr. and many loving cousins. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marie Nowak, nephew David Serafin and 4 siblings Leona Serafin, Joseph Nowak, Robert Nowak and...

William "Bill" Craft

William "Bill" Craft

January 24, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bill's video tribute. William “Bill” Craft, age 59 of Melvindale, formerly of Wyandotte, passed away January 24th, 2019. Loving husband of Patricia. Dear father of Melissa (David) Moss, Kelly, Kimberly (Sean) Ruiz, William, and Bradley. Proud grandfather of John, Isaac, Sadie, and Baby Ruiz. Also survived by his father Robert Mayrand,...

Anne B. Stockert

Anne B. Stockert

January 24, 2019

Anne B. Stockert; age 83, January 24, 2019 of Rockwood. Loving mother of David (Mary) and Linda Slaven. Dearest grandma of Sarah, David, Matthew, Olivia, Veronica, Elizabeth and great-grandma of Nora, Zella and Emersyn. Dear sister of Susan Churchill, Barbara (Duncan) Whitney, John Bergandine, Charlie (Karen) Bergandine, Jim (Debbie) Bergandine, Bob Bergandine and Jeff Bergandine. Also survived by many...

Rita M. Roy

Rita M. Roy

January 23, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Rita's video tribute. Rita M. Roy, age 84 of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully at home January 23, 2019. Born in Blind River, Ontario June 12, 1934, to the late Albert and Leona Couture. Beloved wife of the late Aime Roy. Loving mother of Daniel (Sheila), Michele (Imad), Larry (Brenda), Diane, Carol...

Keith Brian Walker

Keith Brian Walker

January 23, 2019

Keith Brian Walker. Age 51, of Romulus. January 23, 2019. Loving father of Shawn Walker and Ashley Walker. Proud grandpa of Connor and Tessa. Beloved son of Jerry Walker. Dearest step-son of Jim Hachigian. Dear brother of Terrie (David) Alderman, Jerrie (Rocky) Arsenault, Timothy Walker, Mark Walker and David (Courtney) Walker. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews and...

David A. Kaiser

David A. Kaiser

January 23, 2019

Kaiser, David A., age 92, January 23, 2019 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Patricia (Bill) Burt , Dennis (Nancy) Kaiser and the late Julie Voss. Also survived by his 5 grandchildren and his son-in-law David Voss. Contributions in memory of David's life may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Parish

Mary Etta Whitelaw

Mary Etta Whitelaw

January 21, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Mary Etta's video tribute. Mary Etta Whitelaw, age 88, January 21, 2019. Loving wife of the late Jack E. Stowe and the late Warren T. Whitelaw, Beloved mother of Patty (Ron) French, Mark (Leslie) Stowe, and the late Jackie Hannah. She survived by her grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made in honor...

Brenda Fay Lash

Brenda Fay Lash

January 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Brenda Fay's video tribute. Brenda Fay was born on November 7, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 20, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 69; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of 43 years to Arthur. Loving mother of Donna (Andre) Limas and Kelly Fawaz. Proud...

Kenneth Don "Dad" Duke

Kenneth Don "Dad" Duke

January 19, 2019

Kenneth Don “Dad” Duke, age 73 of Woodhaven Michigan. January 19, 2019. Beloved husband of 47 years to Aida (Nassar- Rodriguez) Duke. Loving dad of Felicia Rodriguez, Aida Lynn Duke, Raquel Jeffery and son- in- law Brian Jeffery. Amazing granddad of Laticia, Pepe, P-nut and Kaleb. Proud great granddad of Gabriel, Emilliana and Isabelle. Born in Madisonville, Kentucky, he...

Amanda Joyce Ellis

Amanda Joyce Ellis

January 19, 2019

A tribute will be added when complete. A Celebration of Amanda's life is being arranged and the location, date and time will be added when confirmed. Memorial contributions may be made as the donor chooses.

Bonnie M. Brooks

Bonnie M. Brooks

January 18, 2019

Born in Monroe, Bonnie was the daughter of Fuson and Ida Mae (Powell) Bussell. She married the love of her life, Bernard Brooks, on February 27, 1960, here in Monroe. A dedicated homemaker, Bonnie enjoyed playing Bunko, Crafts and Decorating Cakes. She also made and collected dolls, collected antiques and loved to garden, but her most treasured times were...

Dorothy Mae Mills

Dorothy Mae Mills

January 17, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Dorothy's video tribute. Dorothy Mae was born on November 15, 1933 in River Rouge, Michigan and died on January 17, 2019 at the age of 85; she was of Grosse Ile. Loving mother of Dianne (Ron) Koziel. Proud GaGa of Kaitlyn Koziel and Kristin Koziel. Also survived by her nieces as...

Dorothy Draftz

Dorothy Draftz

January 17, 2019

ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE Dorothy Draftz; age 90, January 17, 2019 of South Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Quentin Draftz, Sr. Loving mother of Dawn (Peter) Vanhoek, Quentin Draftz, Jr., the late Denise Strong and the late Darlene Draftz. Dearest grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 12. Dearest sister of Rita Sprague and the late Dale Cousino.

Donna J. Howat

Donna J. Howat

January 17, 2019

Donna was born on July 18, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 17, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak at the age of 69; she was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of 40 years to Bruce. Loving mom of Shari (Russ) Jacobs and Steve Caramagno. Proud grammy of Austin and Makenzie. Dearest sister of Violet Marsh. Also...

Doyle  W. Deyoung

Doyle W. Deyoung

January 16, 2019

Doyle W. DeYoung. Age 89 of Gibraltar. January 16, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Patricia DeYoung. Loving father of Roger DeYoung, Rodney (Rose) DeYoung, Carl DeYoung and Laurie DeYoung. Proud grandfather of Shannon and Nicole. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Celia DeYoung and siblings Walter, Juanita, Florence and Doris. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Catherine Eileen Nestman

Catherine Eileen Nestman

January 16, 2019

Catherine Eileen Nestman. Age 74 of Gibralter. January 16, 2019. Loving mother of Catherine "Francie" (Ryan) Walker and Ronald (Tracy) Nestman. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Jonathan, Emily, Andrew and Addisyn. Dear sister of Judith Demick. Preceded in death by her husband John Ronald Nestman, son Raymond Allen Nestman, brother Rodney Scheaffer and parents John and Della Scheaffer. Memorial contributions...

Charlie Borg

Charlie Borg

January 15, 2019

Click the tribute wall above to view Charlie's video tribute. Charlie Borg, age 54 of Gibraltar, passed away at home January 15th, 2019. Born January 12th, 1965 to Josephine and the late Saviour Borg. Loving husband of Jane. Dear father of Nicholas (Jacqueline), Angela (Joshua) Schwartz, and Sara (Johno). Also survived by his brother David (Katie) and nephews Andrew,...

Richard Lebar

Richard Lebar

January 15, 2019

There Will Be No Services At The Funeral Home All Services Are Private Richard LeBar; age 88, January 15, 2019 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Pamela LeBar and Rick (Debra) LeBar. Dearest grandpa of Randy (Julie) LeBar, Jason (Katey) Reedy, Christopher (Ashley) LeBar and Jamie (David) Whitefoot. Great-grandfather of 6.

Helen Wojtylko-Farrow

Helen Wojtylko-Farrow

January 15, 2019

Born in River Rouge, Helen was the daughter of Steve and Carrie (Sharkey) Lauria. She had been Married to Ferdinand "Oscar" Wojtylko who sadly preceded her in death in 1981. She then married Jack Farrow who also preceded her in death. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children: Robert (Kathleen) Wojtylko, Paul (Arlene) Wojtylko, Larry (Dianne) Wojtylko, Carol...