OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Stephan Matelic

Stephan Matelic

November 4, 2017

Stephan was born on April 20, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan and died at his home in Allen Park on November 4, 2017 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving dad of Jill Kathleen Matelic and loving step-dad to James Henisse, Jr., Jason (Debra) Henisse and Rachel Mihuc. Proud grandpa of Christian Mihuc. Dearest brother of Louise...

Mary I. Nowak

Mary I. Nowak

November 4, 2017

Mary I. Nowak; age 71, November 4, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Ralph for 36 years. Loving mom of Deborah (Tony) Wesenberg and Kevin (Holly). Dearest grandma of Trevor and Gabby Stanley. Darling companion of Robert Paduch. Dear sister of Patricia (the late Gene) Beres, Rita (the late Ben) Molenda, Vince (Kathy) Glod and Chris...

Georgiana M. Asteriou

Georgiana M. Asteriou

November 4, 2017

Asteriou, Georgiana, age 68, November 4, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved mother of Joseph and James. Devoted grandmother of Joshua, James and Sophia. Dear sister of Gerald Jay, Roger (Nancy) Jay and the late Norman Jay. Also survived by her sister-in-law Leslie Jay.

Lon R. Jemaa

Lon R. Jemaa

November 3, 2017

Jemaa, Lon R. Age 30, of Allen Park. November 3, 2017. Loving son of Erin Branham and James Jemaa. Dearest brother of Kody and Lizzy. Beloved grandson of Edward and Lorraine Moran and Carol Romero. Great grandson of Edward Moran. Survived also by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fellow U.S. Navy Servicemen. Click on the multimedia tab...

Rick Frazier

Rick Frazier

November 3, 2017

Frazier, Rick A. Age 60; of Trenton. November 3, 2017. Loving son of Franklin and Wanda Frazier. Dear brother of Janet (John) Skeans and Kevin (Kelly) Frazier. Loving uncle of Joshua, Michael, Matthew, Melissa, and Savannah. Great uncle of Mallory, Madilyn, Devon, Mia, Matthew, and Mackenna. Also survived by many more loving family and friends. Rick will also be...

Vera Miller Voss

Vera Miller Voss

November 2, 2017

(Miller) Voss, Vera. Age 75; of Trenton. November 2, 2017. Born to the late Loyd and Cleo Miller in Tennessee on March 2, 1942. Beloved wife of the late Robert Voss. Cherished companion of Bill Haener for 26 years. Loving mother to Becky (Bill) Hooper, Lori (Ed) Cunnea, Andy Voss, and Mickey (Terri) Voss. Proud Oma to Cole, Lane,...

Mary Genevieve "Jennie" Vanvleet

Mary Genevieve "Jennie" Vanvleet

November 1, 2017

Born in Deerfield, Jennie was the daughter of David and Helen (Keeley) Young. She married the love of her life, Eston VanVleet, on December 11, 1937. Sadly he preceded her in death August 7, 2002. A dedicated homemaker, Jennie also worked as a cook at the Deerfield Tavern, Dick's Tavern in Maybee and Schmidtie's in Maybee (what is now...

Joseph C. Rebandt

Joseph C. Rebandt

October 31, 2017

Joseph C. Rebandt; age 61, October 31, 2017 of Brownstown Township. Loving dad of Michael (Chelsie), Rebecca and Samantha. Dear brother of Sheila (the late Dan and the late Keith) Schaller-Trent, Judy (Jim) Weeg, Ginny (Chuck) Hoffecker, Charlie (Kasey) Jones-Rebandt, Mary, Sharon (Carl) Gabrielson, the late Christine and the late Henry (Helen). Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Alma G. Foley

Alma G. Foley

October 31, 2017

Foley, Alma G., age 86 of Brownstown Twp., passed away at home October 31, 2017. Loving wife of the late Raymond. Dear mother of Lonnie (the late Pat), Darrell (Nancy), Belinda (Kevin) Noon. Proud grandmother of Mark, Heather, Amanda, Steve (Jessica), Matt, Cheryl, Amber, Adam (Jenny), and Tammy (Patrick). Great grandmother of 7. Also survived by a sister Nancy...

Fred  Jr. Epley

Fred Jr. Epley

October 29, 2017

Epley, Fred Jr. Age 84, of Melvindale. October 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Pauline for 67 years. Loving father of Crystol (Don) Baumdraher, Sherry Slaight, William Epley, Wendy (Keith) Barath and Tracie (the late Steven) Magusin. Proud grandpa of 11. Great grandpa of 14. Preceded in death by parents Fred and Rose Epley, brother Alan Epley and sister Betty...

Roscoe 'Jack' Wallace

Roscoe 'Jack' Wallace

October 29, 2017

Roscoe "Jack" Wallace; age 85, October 29, 2017 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Loving father of Karen (the late Richard) Daniels and Jack (Janelle). Dear grandfather of Kim, Lauren, Natalie, great-grandfather of Amber, Robert, McKaila, Dakota and great-great-grandfather of Logan. Dear brother of Dan and Sandy. Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the donor's...

Mr. Walter Allen Mathews

Mr. Walter Allen Mathews

October 29, 2017

Walter Allen Mathews, age 99, Oct. 29, 2017. Born March 9, 1918 in Townley, AL. Loving husband of Bessie Mae Bobo, cherished father of Barry (Chris), proud Papa of Monica and Ian (Jenny), and loving great Papa of Ian Jr. & Madison. Predeceased by wife, Bessie, mother, Hattie, father, Robert Lee & brother, RL. WWII paratrooper and Millright at...

Mr. Clifton B. Mace

Mr. Clifton B. Mace

October 29, 2017

On October 29th, surrounded with love, Clifton B. Mace Jr. passed peacefully after a battle with leukemia. Born in Kingston, PA to Helen and Clifton Mace Sr., he lived most of his life in southeast Michigan. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte and Eastern Michigan University. He was an educator in Trenton who touched many lives. He...

Donald Earl Francis

Donald Earl Francis

October 28, 2017

Born in Monroe, Donald was the son of Lester and Virginia (Peirce) Francis. He married the love of his life, Karen L. Burk, on September 1, 1973. Sadly she preceded him in death June 15, 2000. A dedicated family man, Donald had worked for Tecumseh Products and Wal-Mart. He also had worked as a Mechanical Engineer for various companies...

Theresa M. Elkins

Theresa M. Elkins

October 28, 2017

Theresa was born on December 27, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan and died quietly, peacefully and painlessly surrounded by her family on October 28, 2017 at her home in Southgate at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Christopher (Jennifer) Elkins, James Bates, Gary (Brenda) Bates and Charles (Julie) Bates. Proud grandmother of 10...

Dee 'Vita' Vizachero

Dee 'Vita' Vizachero

October 28, 2017

Vizachero, Dee (Vita), age 81 of Trenton. Beloved wife of 61 years to Benedict "Benny" Vizachero. Loving mother of Christopher (Debra) Vizachero, Cheryl (James) Trudeau, Vita Vizachero, and Mark (Nanette) Vizachero. Dearest grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Michael (Virginia) Ventrello, Mary Jo Terry, and the late Anthony Ventrello. She also leaves behind many...

Raymond C. Bodine

Raymond C. Bodine

October 28, 2017

Born in Maybee, Raymond was the son of Claude and Edith (Schassberger) Bodine. A veteran of the United States Army, he faithfully served our country from April 1, 1952 until March 31, 1954. Raymond then was married to Thelma Jean Stininger on August 6, 1955. Sadly she preceded him in death February 10, 2003. Raymond worked for over 30...

Ronald B. Whitaker

Ronald B. Whitaker

October 26, 2017

Whitaker, Ronald B., age 71, October 26, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved father of Chris (Jamie) Whitaker, Melissa (Rob) Yeary and Michele (Roy Rodriguez) Whitaker. Also survived by 9 grandchildren; his brother Tom Whitaker and his sister Sheila Whitaker.

Jean Clara Burt

Jean Clara Burt

October 26, 2017

Jean Burt, age 83 of Woodhaven. She went home to be with her late husband Adrian and the Lord on October 26, 2017. Loving mother of Michelle (the late Fred) Frazier. Dearest sister of Ruth (Jerry) Miller and Wayne (Margaret) Harmon and the late Kenneth (Pat) Harmon and the late Clyde (Karen) Harmon. Beloved daughter of the late Charles...

Irene Florence Drouillard

Irene Florence Drouillard

October 26, 2017

Born in Clacton-On-Sea, England, Irene was the daughter of William and Maude (Tyler) Cook. She married Donald Drouillard in 1958 in Bury St. Edmonds, England. She then moved to the United States in 1959 to begin her journey of becoming a citizen, which she accomplished in 1972. A devoted, hard working homemaker and mother of five, Irene had worked...