OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harry Kurtjian
January 15, 2019
Harry Kurtjian, passed away peacefully on January 15 in Riverside, CA. Former husband of Rose (formerly Apelian). Beloved father of Carol (Garo) Artinian, Charlene (Erich) Kwek and Cassandra "Sandi" (Michael) Keossian. Cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Michael Kurtjian and the late Sue Kurtjian. Visitation Monday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30...
Ruth Perdue
January 15, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Ruth's video tribute. Perdue, Ruth, age 84, January 15, 2019, formerly of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Edward Selstad and the late Carlos Perdue. Loving mother of Kathy (Stephen) Davis and Hal (Carol) Selstad and Lyndi Selstad. Also survived by 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and her sister...
Elaine Eva Hayes
January 15, 2019
Hayes, Elaine Eva, age 89 of Trenton, Michigan. Passed away on January 15, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born September 29, 1929 in Newport, Michigan. Daughter of the late Earl and Lenore La Fountain. She will be remembered by family and friends for her abundant love of animals. Elaine never met a stranger. She was quick with a...
Robert "Bob" Romps
January 14, 2019
Robert “Bob” Romps, age 88 of Dearborn formerly of Trenton, passed away January 14, 2019. Loving husband of the late Dorothy and Winifred. Dear father of Robert (Angela). Robert is also survived by his grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a sister. Memorial contributions in Bob’s name, may be made to the Transverse Myelitis Association, PO Box 826962, Philadelphia,...
Henry E. Phillips
January 14, 2019
Henry E. Phillips. Age 85 of Lincoln Park. January 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Ladon for 60 years. Loving father of the late Sharon Jakubowski, Charlene (Louie) Darilek, the late Steven Phillips, Janet Phillips, Tammy Janes and Tracy (Kyle) Wrobleski. Proud grandpa of Jamie, Christina, Amanda, Brandy, Nick, Chelsea, Tiffany, Melanie, Kurtlan, Samantha, Jaclyn, John, Jacob, Jeremiah, Amanda, Courtney...