OBITUARIES

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Mike Layden

Mike Layden

April 11, 2018

Layden, Michael "Mike", age 62 of Dearborn Heights, passed away at home April 11, 2018. Loving husband of Ann Marie. Dear father of Kevin and Julie. Very proud Papa of Michael and Leah. Also survived by a brother Dennis (Linda) Sayyae, mother in law June Bastianelli, other loving nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Click on the multimedia tab...

Pamela Rose Walker

Pamela Rose Walker

April 9, 2018

Pamela Rose Walker, age 61. From Port Huron. Passed away surrounded by loved ones April 9, 2018.

Tony Hunter

Tony Hunter

April 7, 2018

Before the White Stripes put southwest Detroit on the national musical map, the neighborhood in the 1970s and 1980s was a breeding ground for talented musicians in multiple genres. Bass player Tony Hunter was considered one of them. Mr. Hunter died Saturday, April 7, 2018, in his Lincoln Park home of complications from diabetes. He was 56. He was...

Joseph John Connors

Joseph John Connors

April 6, 2018

Joseph John Connors, age 96 of Allen Park MI, passed in the early morning Friday April 6th. Viewing will be Sunday April 8th from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mass will be said at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 9000 Laurence Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101 on Monday April 9th at 10:00 am . He will be laid to rest...

Mrs. Joanne S. Barron

Mrs. Joanne S. Barron

April 6, 2018

Joanne S. Barron, age 92 of Grosse Ile, April 6, 2018. Loving wife of the late William. Dear mother of Sherry Barron, William (Margaret) Barron, Mary (Alan) Jones, and Nanette (Ross) Turner. Proud grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 16. Joanne is survived by a brother Peter (Alice) Medeski. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony...

Iva I. Hubbard

Iva I. Hubbard

April 6, 2018

Iva I. Hubbard, age 86, April 6, 2018 of Dearborn Heights. Loving wife of the late Harvey. Dear mother of Larry (Gail) Hubbard and Debra Hubbard. Proud grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 14 and 1 great great grandson. Survived by her brother Cletus Tanner and sister Bertha Putnam. Memorial contributions in memory of Iva's life, can be made...

Dennis Ezechiele Trombetta

Dennis Ezechiele Trombetta

April 5, 2018

Dennis Ezechiele Trombetta; age 69, March 23, 1949 to April 5, 2018, of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of Nicholas (Christy) and Marcus. Dearest Papa of Isaac, Lucy, Elizabeth and Christopher. Dear brother of the late Frank (Barbara) and Godfather to Dennis Ryan Trombetta. Much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Dennis was born in Wyandotte...

Maryellen Barrett

Maryellen Barrett

April 4, 2018

MaryEllen Barrett; age 90, April 4, 2018 of Trenton, formerly of Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Linda Greenhill, Richard, Gary (Ada) and Nancy (Greg) Smith. Dearest grandma of 8, GGma of 12 and great-great grandma of 2. Long time companion of the late Richard Marcil. Preceded in death by her parents; Edward & Eleanor...

Timothy 'Mike' Mullins

Timothy 'Mike' Mullins

April 3, 2018

Timothy "Mike" Mullins; age 59, of Ecorse. Of the late Lloyd and Blanche and nephew of the late Ballard Jr., Dealie, and Phyllis. Beloved brother of Kenneth (Theresa), Gary (Linda), the late Donald (Patricia), Betty "Sue", Randy (Janie), Katrica (Gerald), the late Jackie, Craig "Allen", and Tonia "Toni" (Ricky). Mike is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great...

Irene C. Cook

Irene C. Cook

April 2, 2018

Irene C. Cook; age 92, April 2, 2018 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mother of Arlene Cook, Alan (Rhonda) Cook, Cheryl Cook and the late Bonnie Cook. Dearest grandma of Chris Nichols, Faythe (Charles) Scheidecker, Grace Cook, Gina Cook. Great-Grandmother of 5. Donations in memory of Irene may be made directly to the family....

Norma Szczesny

Norma Szczesny

April 2, 2018

Szczesny, Norma, age 87, April 2, 2018 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Julian. Loving mother of Dan (Denice), Julie (Al) Cox, Cindy (James) Burtka, Tina (Mark) Valchine, Paul, Rick (Dawn), Laurie (Jim) Grant, Lisa (Andy) Wagel and Greg. Also survived by 21 grandchildren ad 13 great grandchildren.

Larry V. Locklear

Larry V. Locklear

April 2, 2018

Larry was born on August 17, 1956 and died on April 2, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 61; he was of Lincoln Park. Survived by his children; Jeremy (Jenny), Emily, Lindsay and Justin (Hope); 8 grandchildren; his mom Rose; two brothers Herman (Pat) and Nathan, Jr. (Robin) and one sister Carrie DeBlock as well has...

Mrs. Kathlyn M. 'Kate' Schantz

Mrs. Kathlyn M. 'Kate' Schantz

March 29, 2018

Kathlyn M. "Kate" Schantz, age 86 of Southgate formerly of Melvindale, passed away peacefully at home March 29, 2018. Loving wife of the late Francis "Fran". Loving mother of David (Sharon), Dennis (Pauline), Mary (Richard), Bernice (Douglas), Isaac (Norma), Robert (Renae), Barbara (Daniel), Christine, Gerilyn (Don), and the late Anthony. Proud grandmother of 29 and great grandmother of 24....

Thomas Edward Collett

Thomas Edward Collett

March 29, 2018

Thomas was born on September 3, 1945 in Red Bird, Kentucky and died on March 29, 2018 at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Michigan at the age of 72. Beloved father of Tracey Lipe, Melissa Cummings and the late Thomas Collett. Proud papaw of Thomas, Tiffany (Nathan), Richard (Heather), Travis, Megan (Ryan), Mindy, Gavin, Diana and Eric. Also survived by his...

Helen Arnold

Helen Arnold

March 29, 2018

Helen Arnold; age 79, of Taylor. Passed away March 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Tom Arnold for many years. Loving mother to Tom Arnold Jr. and Dave Arnold. Also survived by her grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Click on the multimedia tab to view Helen's video tribute.

Robert E. Stempien,  Jr.

Robert E. Stempien, Jr.

March 28, 2018

Stempien, Robert E., Jr. Age 66. March 28, 2018 of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of Pamela. Loving dad of John, Ron (Patty), Amanda (Rick) Kidd, Zack and Austin. Proud grandpa of Jenna, Kenny, Morgan, Joscelyn, Ricky, Caleb and Lydia. Great grandpa of Bella and Jaxon. Cherished son of Robert, Sr. and the late Hazel. Also survived by his two brothers...

Emil V. Dumas

Emil V. Dumas

March 28, 2018

Born in Avella, Pennsylvania, Emil was the son of Celestin and Margaret (Winters) Dumas. Emil faithfully served his country in United States Army Air Corps from March of 1943 until February of 1946. He married the love of his life, Dolores M. Balent, on June 12, 1948. Sadly she preceded him in death February 16, 2004. Emil owned and...

Adam  Jr. Bulick

Adam Jr. Bulick

March 27, 2018

Bulick, Adam Jr. Age 89, of Trenton. March 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late June Bulick. Loving father of Sandi (Al) Robinson, Steven (Isabella) Bulick and Jeff (Beth) Bulick. Dearest grandpa of Tracey, Stephanie, Andrew, Emily and Hannah. Great grandpa of Michael and Amanda. Great great grandpa of Noah and Eli. Dear brother of Vicki (the late Sam)...

Mr. Thomas J. Collins

Mr. Thomas J. Collins

March 27, 2018

Collins, Thomas J. March 27, Age 89. Beloved Husband of the late Mary. Dear Father of Thomas (Cheryl), Steven, Mark (Kelley), Patrick and Michael (Judy). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 brother Daniel. Also preceded in death by 2 brothers, his twin Eugene and Cass. Mr. Collins was a 52 year employee of DTE Energy /...

Brenda Aka 'Big Red' Aka 'Meme' Reeves

Brenda Aka 'Big Red' Aka 'Meme' Reeves

March 27, 2018

Born in Davy, West Virginia, Brenda was the daughter of Dewey and Dorothy Rice. She married the love of her life, Howard Reeves, on August 8, 1963. Sadly he preceded her in death July 9, 2012. A dedicated homemaker, Brenda enjoyed watching television, especially game shows and the game show network as well as playing Bingo. Brenda leaves to...