OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Frances Partipilo

Frances Partipilo

March 26, 2019

Frances Partipilo; age 80, March 26 2019 formerly of Brownstown. Beloved wife of the late Michele. Dearest sister of Vittoria Partipilo. Loving aunt of Frank (Martha) Partipilo, Mike (Karen) Partipilo and Luisa (Blaine Dennis) Partipilo. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews, other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of Frances to St....

Delores A. Navarre-Gerber-Gates Asam

Delores A. Navarre-Gerber-Gates Asam

March 25, 2019

Born in Monroe, Delores was the daughter of Cletus and Hilda (LaVigne) Navarre. A dedicated homemaker, Delores enjoyed golfing, bowling, crocheting, gardening, art and music. Delores leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ronald (Terry) Gerber of LaSalle, Beverly Gerber of LaSalle, Brenda Wertenberger of Ida and Nancy Gates of Monroe; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren: as well...

Richard D.  Vargo

Richard D. Vargo

March 25, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Richard’s video tribute. Richard D. Vargo; age 73, March 25, 2019 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Ruth. Loving dad of Richard and Helen (Anthony) Chelemen. Dearest grampy of Grace & Isabella and grandpa of Allysa, Richard, Angella, Sierra and great-grandpa of Liliana. Dear brother of Louis and Tina Haines. Also...

Dennis "Denny" Scheffler

Dennis "Denny" Scheffler

March 25, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Denny's video tribute. Dennis "Denny" Scheffler, age 75 of Trenton, passed away peacefully March 25, 2019. Loving husband of the late Randine. Dear father of Reshelle and Todd (Jean). Proud grandfather of Katarina (Brian) Nelson, Maxwell, and Julianna. Also survived by his brother Lance (Kathy), sister Terri (Jim) Parks, and many...

Marieanne Milanovich

Marieanne Milanovich

March 24, 2019

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Save the Children. A link to donate online is located at the bottom of this tribute page. Marieanne Milanovich, age 76 of Riverview and Trenton, passed away March 24, 2019. Loving wife of the late John R. Milanovich, Sr. Dear mother of John R., Jr. (Amy), Jason R., and...

Loretta  M.  Mccormick

Loretta M. Mccormick

March 23, 2019

Loretta M. McCormick. Age 88 of Trenton. March 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Jerry (JoAnn) McCormick and Bob McCormick. Proud grandma of Eric, Elizabeth, Tiffany and Ashley. Great grandmother of Matthew and Brady. Dear sister of Dick (Marilyn) Henderson and Bobby Henderson. Sister-in-law of Ruth Ann Henderson. Preceded in death by parents Arthur...

Edward  J. Mack

Edward J. Mack

March 23, 2019

Edward J. Mack, age 75 of Detroit, formerly of Allen Park, passed away March 23, 2019. Loving son of the late Edward W. and Marjorie K. Mack. Dear brother of Marjorie L. Mack. Edward also leaves behind to cherish his memory many other loving family members and friends.

Debra Lynn Stoneburner

Debra Lynn Stoneburner

March 23, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to share Debra's video tribute. Debra Lynn Stoneburner (formerly “Debi” Demick of Trenton), 54 passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, March 23rd in the comfort of her home. She was born on December 6th, 1964. Along with her parents Dennis Demick (Pat) and Carol Beneteau (Tom), Debi is survived by her...

Fred D. Pellegrene

Fred D. Pellegrene

March 23, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Fred's video tribute. Pellegrene, Fred D. Age 91. March 23, 2019 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann. Dearest brother of Marie (the late Fred) Gezich, Joan (Thomas) Boske, the late Thomas J and his wife MaryBelle., the late John (the late Charlotte), and Joseph (the late Frances). Also...

Katelyn R. Gilliam

Katelyn R. Gilliam

March 22, 2019

Katelyn Rose Gilliam, age 18, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Friday March 22, 2019, surrounded by family. She is survived by her parents Scott and Jamie Gilliam. Katelyn aka “Katie” or “Kate the Great” was born January 31, 2001. She came out kicking and screaming. She had many rare medical conditions, which always baffled the medical community. She was...

Priscilla M. Kapsa

Priscilla M. Kapsa

March 22, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Priscilla's video tribute. Priscilla M. Kapsa. Age 69 of Trenton. March 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George Kapsa. Loving mother of Christy Patrick and Laura Bailey. Proud grandma of Celia and Elaine Patrick. Best friend of Rose and Joe Baker. Dear sister-in-law of Linda Stec. Survived also by many loving...

Cheryl L. Kilburg

Cheryl L. Kilburg

March 22, 2019

Cheryl was born on April 6, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 22, 2019 at her home in Allen Park at the age of 68. Beloved wife of 50 years to Mike. Loving mom of Nicholas (Judy), Michelle Kilburg (Robert Leis) and the late Michael, Jr. Proud grandma of Ally, Branden, Madissen, Jenna, Nicholas, Julien, Noah, Bobby,...

Clarence M. Haley

Clarence M. Haley

March 22, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Clarence's video triute. Haley, Clarence M. Age 93 of Trenton. March 22, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Helen Haley. Loving father of Paul (Annette), Matthew (Ann), Patrick (Terry) and Mark (Cathy). Proud grandfather of Eric, Margaret, Scott, Steven, Christopher, Nicole and Brennan. Great grandfather of 6. Dear brother of the...

Jesse Martin

Jesse Martin

March 21, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Jesse’s video tribute. Jesse Martin, age 93 of Wyandotte, passed away March 21, 2019. Loving husband of the late Jessie. Dear father of Rod (Joy) Day and Mickey (Bob) Radu. Proud grandfather of Joe (Britt) Sommer, Chris (Trish) Radu, Heather (Leo) Day, and Brandon (Christina) Day. Great grandfather of Alex, Ryan, Cheyenne,...

Gerald L. Tecmire

Gerald L. Tecmire

March 21, 2019

Gerald was born on October 14, 1935 in Rondo, Arkansas and died on March 21, 2019 at his home on Grosse Ile at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn. Loving dad of Paula Tecmire (Rob Roy). Dearest brother of Chris Tecmire and brother-in-law of Gene (Connie) Wagoner Preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and...

Clare G. Lane

Clare G. Lane

March 20, 2019

Born in Detroit, Clare was the son of Emmett and Elizabeth (Israel) Lane. He married the love of his life, Barbara Radzialowski on February 24, 1962. Clare worked for over 35 years with the Railroad, retiring in 2000. Clare leaves to cherish his memory, Barbara, his wife of the past 57 years; his children: Brian (Serene) Lane, Patrick (Elizabeth)...

Jacqueline K. Butler

Jacqueline K. Butler

March 20, 2019

Jacqueline K. Butler: age 65, March 20, 2019 of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Loving mom of Jeremy (Marcie) Kinney and Jami (Tom) Cartwright. Dearest nana of Zachary. Dear sister of Sharon Collins and Pamela (Fred) Young. Best friend of Patricia (Dennis) Sumara. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Preceded in...

Floyd Pobursky

Floyd Pobursky

March 18, 2019

Floyd Pobursky, age 89 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully at home March 18th, 2019. Loving father of Terry, Mark, Michael, and Janice. "Our dad passed away yesterday. Saying goodbye to the greatest man in our life. He taught us so much on how important family is, being a hard worker, and how to get through life when life...

Dan S. Radakovich

Dan S. Radakovich

March 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Dan's video tribute. Dan S. Radakovich; age 86, March 18, 2019 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Patsy for 51 years. Loving dad of Lisa and Nicole (Patrick) Carey. Dearest dedo of Nick and Zach Carey. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Dan may...

Robert W. Draper

Robert W. Draper

March 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit in Dearborn or to The Robert W. Draper Student Athlete Scholarship with checks payable to Allen Park Public Schools-Draper Scholarship, 9601 Vine Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101. Robert was born on October...