OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Sandra L. Skinner
January 9, 2019
Contributions in memory of Sandra's life may be made to the American Heart Association . Skinner, Sandra L., age 71, January 9, 2019 , formerly of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Larry Skinner, Sr. Loving mother of Scott (Philania) Skinner, Derek (Stacy) Skinner and Larry (Jessica) Skiinner, Jr. Proud grandmother of Gabriel, Gabrielle, Kaitlyn, Brayden, Sean...
Angelita Dewar
January 8, 2019
Click on the tribute wall to view Angelita's video tribute. Dewar, Angelita; age 88, January 8, 2019 of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of John (Charlene), David (Sandi), Mark (Kathleen) and Daniel (Tina). Dearest grandma of 13. Also survived by several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Sadie Cortez, Helen Mora, the late Frances Velasquez, the late...
Bill Meadows
January 7, 2019
Click Here To View Bill's Video Tribute Bill Meadows, age 77 of Taylor, passed away January 7th, 2019. Loving husband of Melvina. Dear father of Lisa Meadows, Tracy Rimka, and Kelly (Chuck) Larson. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 2. Also survived by his brother James (Gale) Meadows ans sister Gloria Alvarado. Bill also leaves behind his dogs...
Sue Gullen
January 7, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Sue's video tribute. Gullen, Sue, age 51 of Trenton, passed unexpectedly Monday, January 7, 2019. A 1985 graduate of Riverview High School, Sue carried on an EMU family tradition by earning a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. She went on to spend 28 years as a...
Rose Mary Berky
January 6, 2019
Rose Mary Berky; age 75, January 6, 2019 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mom of David, Rachel (Terry) Johnson and the late Felecia. Dearest buscia of Grace, Emma and Matthew. Dear sister of Dolores Meyer. Donations in memory of Rose Mary may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Sharon L. Shumate
January 6, 2019
Click Here To View Sharon's Video Tribute In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tom Shumate Endowment Fund for the Arts or the MIOCA (Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance) . Shumate, Sharon L., age 76, January 6, 2019 of Gibraltar, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Tom Shumate. Loving mother of Craig (Belinda) Shumate, Molly (Jay) Knittel...
Jimmie Randell Herkimer
January 5, 2019
Jimmie Randell Herkimer, age 55, of S. Rockwood. Passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. Beloved son of Roy W. and the late Arnetta Herkimer. Loving brother of Jeanie Spurlock and Judie Cagala. Dearest uncle of Rosea Lee (Tony) Grima, Jenny Cagala, Wil Gall, Susan (David) Bordy, Mark Cagala, Eileen Spurlock and Jacob Spurlock. Great uncle of Anthony Grima, Ariana...
Henry A. Babik
January 5, 2019
Babik, Henry A. Age 75. January 5, 2019. Beloved husband of 52 years to Carole. Loving dad of Lisamarie Babik and Julie Babik. Proud grandfather of Tiffany, Shaun and Ronald. Proud great grandfather of Lily, Adalynn, AnnaBeth, Rafael and Emily. Dearest brother of Lori (Bob) Hayes and Tammy (Bill) Vance. Dearest brother-in-law of Larry (Sandy) Gersky, Nancy (Jim) Harvey...
Deloris Jean Gillespie
January 3, 2019
Click Here To View Deloris' Video Tribute Deloris Jean Gillespie; age 81, January 3, 2019 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of the late Michael Gonzales, Michaele (the late Norbert) Knorr, Frank (Judi) Gonzales, Ted Gonzales, Tammy (Dan) Pristas, Sharon Gonzales and Joe (Bree) Gonzales. Dearest grandma of 11 and great-grandma of 6. Dear sister of...
Barbara R. Greashaber
January 3, 2019
Click Here To View Barbara's Video Tribute Born in Monroe, Barb was the daughter of Anthony and Bernice (Miletti) Mignano. She attended St. John the Baptist parochial grade school, graduated from St. Mary’s Academy High School, graduated from St. Joseph School of Practical Nursing in 1967 and went on to complete her Associates Degree in Nursing From Monroe County Community...
Judy Lynn Nagy
January 3, 2019
Click Here To View Judy's Video Tribute Judy Lynn Nagy, age 65 of South Rockwood, passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at home. She was born February 28, 1953 in Middlesboro Kentucky to Maurice and Pearl (Davis) Branscom. She married William Nagy in March 1969 in Flat Rock. Judy loved animals, and when she was able she liked to walk...
Decil E. Rodgers
January 3, 2019
Decil E. Rodgers; age 93, January 3, 2019 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Minnie. Loving dad of Deborah (Chet) Janiga, Jacqueline (Joe) Nemet and Susan Colleen (John) Humbach. Dearest grandpa of Garrett Granger, Nathan (Terri) Nemet, Sarah (Louis) Seaman and Jessica Humbach. Dear great-grandpa of Kelsey Granger, Aidan Nemet, Lennox Nemet, London Nemet and Jacob Adams....
Tim Smith
January 2, 2019
Click Here To View Tim's Video Tribute Tim Smith, age 49 of Taylor, passed away January 2nd, 2019. Loving father of Paige Smith and Kailey Smith. Beloved son of Kathy and the late TC Smith. Loving brother of Kenny, Roger, and Wanda (Mark) Hernandez. Proud grandfather of Jayden, Lele, Javion, and Grayson.
Karen R. Flinders
January 1, 2019
Born in Detroit, Karen was the daughter of George and Thelma (Sherwood) Willhahn. She married the love of her life, Gerald Flinders, on September 13, 1969. A dedicated homemaker, Karen was a past member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Monroe and recently had been attending the Abundant Life Ministries Church in Temperance. She enjoyed playing cards and Yatzee, watching...
Bernard L. Belisle
December 31, 2018
Bernard L. Belisle age 85, of S. Rockwood, passed away December 31, 2018. Born May 3, 1933 in Detroit, Bernard was the son of Alfred and Phyllis (Johnson) Belisle. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and also served in Okinawa. Bernard set up the Respiratory Therapy Department at Outer Drive Hospital in Lincoln Park. He...
Harold J. Atkins
December 31, 2018
Contributions in memory of Harold's life may be made to the American Lung Association . Atkins, Harold J., age 73, December 31, 2018 of Taylor, MI. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Bobby (Becky) Atkins, Margaret (Mark Erwin) Atkins and Matt (the late Angie) Atkins. Also survived by his grandchildren Brenee', Bailee, Lillian, Emily, Abbie and Ava; his...
Mildred (Votaw) Phillips
December 28, 2018
Click Here To View Mildred's Video Tribute Mildred Phillips, age 86. Passed away December 28, 2018 surrounded by her family. Of Taylor, Michigan and formerly of Mercer County, Kentucky. Preceded in death by her parents Tom and Georgia Votaw. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Phillips for 64 years. Loving mother of Doris (the late Stanley) Low, Betty Phillips, Nancy...
Robert G. Erdman
December 27, 2018
Erdman, Robert “Bob”. Age 92, of Trenton. December 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Martha. Loving father of Barbara (Skip) Bainbridge, Elaine Foss and Peggy (Dave) Henegar. Proud grandfather of 9. Great grandfather of 20. Great great grandfather of 2. Father-in-law of Patricia Erdman. Preceded in death by son Larry Erdman. Memorial contributions may be made to St....
Jerry Moore
December 27, 2018
Jerry Moore, age 60 of Melvindale, passed away December 27th, 2018. Loving father of Jeremy, Jason and Jerry Moore. Beloved husband of Gail Moore. Also survived by his mother, Carrie Moore and his brother, Steve Moore.
Robert Paul Cummings
December 26, 2018
Click Here To View Robert's Video Tribute Robert Paul Cummings; age 70, December 26, 2018 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn. Loving dad of Roger (Lisa) and the late Robert Jr. (Patricia). Dearest pappaw of Crystal, Jesse (Julie), Emily, the late Travis, Molly, Alysha, Amanda and great-pappaw of Lyric, Julian, Laci, Serenity, Jourden, Jaxsen, Jesse Jr., Logan,...