OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
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...
Gary "Pa G" Navarre
January 14, 2019
Gary “Pa G” Navarre, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in his home. Born February 5, 1947 in Monroe, Gary was the son of Earl and Luella (Hotchkiss) Navarre. After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1965 he continued his education at Monroe County Community College and then Michigan State University. Gary married the love of his life,...
Charles M. Baker, Jr.
January 14, 2019
Clcik on the tribute wall to view Charles' video tribute. Charles M. Baker, Jr., age 80 of Trenton, passed away January 14, 2019. Loving husband of Jeanette. Dear father of Kenneth (Rhonda), Charles J. (Cindy) Baker, and Kimberly (Joseph) Jaster. Proud grandfather of Eryn, Ryan, Kyle, Evan, Marie, and Alexis. Also survived by a brother Russell, sisters Beverly Glassburn...
Ann C. Petersen
January 13, 2019
Services are Private Petersen, Ann C., age 85, January 13, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Dean Ross Petersen. Loving mother of Dean, Kenneth, Joseph (Mary) and the late Robert, the late Janice (the late David) Sanford. Proud grandmother of William, Joseph and Sabrina. Also survived by her siblings Florence (Richard) Pelkey, James (Diane) Walker, Gerald...
Marilyn E. Becker
January 13, 2019
Becker, Marilyn E. Age 89 of Trenton and Presque Isle, MI. January 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late F. Edward Becker. Loving mother of the late Mark Becker, Tom (Barbara) Becker, Dan (Linda) Becker and Chris (Maryann) Becker. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Lauren (Juan), Dan, Emily (Eder), Jessica, Rachel, Joshua, Jillian and Jonathon. Great grandmother of Iris. Preceded...
Roxie Micalacean
January 13, 2019
Roxie Micalacean, age 94 of Allen Park. January 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George Micalacean. Loving mother of Laura (Marvin) Hartwig and Linda Franco and the late Gary Micalacean. Proud grandmother of Bryan King and Terry King. Private burial will take place at Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit.
Shirley Ashe
January 12, 2019
Shirley Ashe, age 84, passed away January 12, 2019. Of Trenton, formerly of Gibraltar. Widow of Wilburn Ashe. Loving mother of Debra (Jerry) Chandonnet, Joseph (Bonnie) Ashe, and Keitha Ashe. Beloved grandmother of Justin, Andew, Yvonne, Ashlea, Doug, Bobbi, Ashley, and Dylan. Also survived by her sister Willa Queen and many more friends and family. Shirley was a faithful...




