OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Robert L. Walters

Robert L. Walters

September 19, 2017

Robert L. Walters; age 81, September 19 2017 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Myrna. Loving dad of Lauren, Jeff (Monique), Julie (Tim) O'Dell and Mike (Barbra Kootsillas).Dearest grandpa of Jeremy, Daniel, Edmond, Camille, Robert, Michael, Brendan, Noah and great-grandpa of Delia, Loralei, Paulette and Zaklyn. Dear brother of Gerald (Barbara), Terry (Denise) and Marie (Greg) Garland. In lieu...

Melissa A. Lemaire

Melissa A. Lemaire

September 19, 2017

Melissa was born on February 17, 1979 in Lincoln Park, Mi and died on September 19, 2017 at the age of 38; she was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved daughter of Thomas (Sharon) and the late Debbie. Dearest sister of John (Lisa) Lemaire, Andrea (Dave) Siwicki, Jimmy Lemaire, Thomas Lemaire, Jr. and Rebecca (Gary) Napier. Also survived by her grandmother...

Rita B. Condon

Rita B. Condon

September 18, 2017

Condon, Rita B. Age 94 of Trenton. September 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Condon, Sr. Loving mother of Donald (Audrey) Condon Jr., Daniel Condon, the late Debbie Jabro and the late Dale Condon. Dear mother-in-law of Tammy Condon. Proud grandmother of 9. Great grandmother of 14. Dearest sister of Mary Williams, Paul Skelly and Jerry...

Mrs. Robbie Jean Lesko

Mrs. Robbie Jean Lesko

September 18, 2017

Beloved wife of Thomas. Devoted mother to Mark (Aileen) Thorington, Mickey (Stephanie) Thorington, Mathew Thorington, Scott (Paulann) Lesko and Keith (Cristie) Lesko. Robbie enjoyed roosters, ducks, gardening, cold beer,cross country skiing and golf.

Douglas Edwin Vanderbush

Douglas Edwin Vanderbush

September 16, 2017

Born in Centerline, Michigan, Douglas was the son of James and Ethel (Butler) Vanderbush Sr. A graduate of Midland High School, he worked as a Janitor for Airport Community Schools for over 27 years, retiring in 2006. He was married to Karen Troxell April 20, 2001. Douglas was known as a handyman that could fix almost anything, somewhat of...

Leontine W. Rice

Leontine W. Rice

September 16, 2017

Rice, Leontine W. 98, died in the Lord September 16, 2017 at Mountain View Nursing Home, Aroda, Virginia. She was born March 5, 1919 in Whitburn, Scotland, to William and Leontine (Viette) Williamson, and immigrated to the United States in 1925. She was a graduate of Grove City High School and Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania, and received...

Jerry W. Blanton

Jerry W. Blanton

September 16, 2017

Jerry was born in Kentucky on March 18, 1954 and died on September 16, 2017 at the age of 63; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 37 years to Therese. Loving father of the late Harold, the late Jered, Wendy Blanton (Tim Bohn), Jeffrey (Shalimar) and Kimberly (Adam) Ball. Proud grandpa of Sebastian, Eliza, Clara, Alexander and...

Dawn Therese Rayfield

Dawn Therese Rayfield

September 14, 2017

Dawn was born on January 1, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan and died at her home in Taylor on September 14, 2017 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Billy. Loving mother of Angelique Boldizar, Nicole Zoellner, Mark Zoellner (Jennifer Holbrook), Jeremy Rayfield and Melissa (Jeff) Mason. Proud grandma of Michael, David, Katelynn, Jayden and Ian. Dearest sister of...

Helen Kroeyr

Helen Kroeyr

September 14, 2017

Kroeyr, Helen, age 93, September 14, 2017 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loving mother of Dorian (Linda), Dave (Jackie) and Don (Stacy). Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Beverly G. Markus

Beverly G. Markus

September 14, 2017

Markus, Beverly Gabrieleen, 80. September 14, 2017, of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Albert Markus for 58 years. Dearest mother of Kerri (Scott) VanWallaghen and Kelly Markus. Most loved grandmother of Alex (Rachel), Ryan, Donnie (Julie) VanWallaghen. Cherished great-grandmother of Kinsley VanWallaghen. Dear sister of the late John R. Toth. Beverly was born on January 18, 1937...

Diane C. Fleszar

Diane C. Fleszar

September 12, 2017

Fleszar, Diane C., age 67, September 12, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of Mark. Loving mother of Krista (Patrick) Stapleton and Aaron Fleszar. Proud nana of Laura and Rachel.

Rosalie 'Terry' Joly

Rosalie 'Terry' Joly

September 11, 2017

Joly, Rosalie Elizabeth (Terry), age 92, September 11, 2017. Born and raised in Lincoln Park, MI; she was married to Robert Joly Sr. (Deceased). Survived by: Daughter: Kristine Joly Vaughan and George & Son: Robert Joly, Jr and Cindy. Grandchildren: Jennifer & Charles Naso, Kristi Cisco, Kristopher & Faye Hornick, Kurtis & Jill Hornick Great Grandchildren: Meghan Cisco, Jacob...

Chuck Mcadams

Chuck Mcadams

September 10, 2017

McAdams, Chuck, age 51 of Taylor. September 10, 2017. Loving father of Crystal and Jamie McAdams. Proud papa of Makennah. Beloved son of Charles Raymond and the late Joanne McAdams. Cherished brother of Teresa McAdams, Mike (Amy) McAdams, and Sheri (Brian) Valentine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his nephew Jon McAdams. Chuck will...

Frank B. Yost

Frank B. Yost

September 10, 2017

Yost, Francis "Frank", 89, of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully Sunday, 10 September 2017 at his home in Trenton surrounded by family and friends after a bout of pneumonia. Frank was born to the late Bernard and Anna Yost in 1928 near Memphis, MI. He graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1946. Frank served in the Michigan Air...

Linda K. Hayes

Linda K. Hayes

September 8, 2017

Linda K. Hayes; age 57, September 8, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Scott. Loving mom of Daniel and Kerry (Jordan) Stewart. Dearest sister of Bradley Waniak and Cynthia Honstain. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

Shalynn Krystell Chorkey

Shalynn Krystell Chorkey

September 8, 2017

Chorkey, Shaiynn Krystell. Age 27, of Lincoln Park. September 8, 2017. Loving mother of Lillieana. Beloved daughter of Sylvia (David) Sprankle and Brian Chorkey. Dear sister of Lisa, Sarah, Ambriece and Alexis. Dearest granddaughter of Edward and Judy Chorkey. Great granddaughter of Irene Chorkey. Niece of Christopher Chorkey. Survived also by many loving family and friends. Preceded in death...

Frank R. Kropik

Frank R. Kropik

September 7, 2017

Frank was born on November 13, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 7, 2017 at the age of 91; he was of Woodhaven and formerly of Melvindale. Beloved husband of 66 years to Mary Lou. Loving dad of Tom (Nancy), Roslyn (Rich) Moe, Susan (Steve) Williams and Christine (Todd) Wilhelmi. Dearest papa of 9 and great papa...

Karen May

Karen May

September 7, 2017

Karen May; age 67, September 7, 2017 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Everett. Loving mom of Johnny (Lizz), Tracey (the late Shawn) Brown, Jerry and Jason. Dearest grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Jerry (Donna) Underwood and Gail (Bill) Guilloz. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory...

Roy E. "Robby" Robinson

Roy E. "Robby" Robinson

September 7, 2017

Roy E. "Robby" Robinson. Age 70 of Newport, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Promedica Hospital in Monroe. Roy was born February 1, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to Roy E. and Ann E. (Kelly) Robinson, Sr. He married Nancy Hoffman August 27, 1966 in Southgate, Michigan. Roy served in the United States Navy from 1966-1970. He worked as...