OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Thelma Lorane Minney

Thelma Lorane Minney

May 21, 2024

Born in Clairborn Coutny, Tennessee, Thelma was the daughter of Ruby lee Sandifur.  A dedicated homemeker she also had been a Beautician.  Thelma enjoyed crocheting, shopping, watching Soap Operas, especially General Hospital.  She loved animals.

Thelma leaves to cherish her memory her daughters: Kimberly Minney and Kristy Minney.

Marlene Mitchell

Marlene Mitchell

May 20, 2024

Marlene Ann Mitchell (Pelarski), was born April 23,1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Edwin & Sophie Pelarski. Sister to Bob Pelarski & aunt to Beth Kobylasz & Susan Rybicki. She graduated from Wyandotte Roosevelt High School in June of 1957. Marlene married Charles Mitchell on June 14, 1958 in Wyandotte, Michigan and they were married 31 years before his passing...

Michele Small

Michele Small

May 20, 2024

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Michele was born on October 7, 1961, and went Home to be with the Lord, her parents Judy and Bob, and her brother John on May 20, 2024, at the age of 62. While a resident of Trenton, she was formerly of Gibraltar. Beloved mother of Bobby and...

Mike Garcia

Mike Garcia

May 20, 2024

Mike Garcia, of Taylor, passed away May 20, 2024. Loving son of the late Kathleen McGough. Dear brother of Tony (Donna) Garcia, Lisa (Amanda) McGough, and Gina Daniels. Cherished uncle of Glen, John, and Matt. He is survived by many cousins and friends.

Mike had many hobbies but the two most important to him were his RC...

Pat Tutsock

Pat Tutsock

May 19, 2024

Pat Tutsock, of Grosse Ile, passed away May 19, 2024. Loving wife of Perry Tutsock. Cherished sister of Christine (Randy) Fritz, the late Frank (Piper) Coleman, the late Craig (Darlene) Coleman, and the late Brian Coleman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Shirley Coleman. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and many special...

Elizabeth Jane Myers

Elizabeth Jane Myers

May 19, 2024

Elizabeth Jane Myers, age 92 of Monroe, passed away May 19, 2024 in her home.

Born October 4, 1931 in Monroe, Elizabeth was the daughter of Nicholas and Florence (Serbin) Moldovan. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Myers in 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2012. A dedicated homemaker, Elizabeth enjoyed bowling and...

Philip Robert Blakemore

Philip Robert Blakemore

May 18, 2024

Born in Detroit, Philip was the son of Clifton and Norma (Miller) Blakemore. After losing Clifton at a young age, Philip was raised by stepdad Hank and mother Norma. A high school graduate, he worked as a Maintenance Trades Supervisor for Ford Motor Company for over 32 years, retiring in 2005. Philip was an avid fan of all Detroit...

Jeanne Holz

Jeanne Holz

May 18, 2024

Jeanne Holz, age 94 of Trenton, MI passed away May 18, 2024. Loving mother of Nancy (the late Orville) Homeister, Richard A. Holz, James (Laurie) Holz, Robert Holz and Donald (Alex) Holz. Proud grandmother to Kevin (Cristal), Michelle (Chris), Christopher (Jaime), Lia, Meredith, Devin and Bryan and great grandmother of Kevin, Nick, Owen, Leo and Piper.

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Tommy Shupe

Tommy Shupe

May 18, 2024

Albert Thomas Shupe, age 67 of Taylor, passed away on May 18, 2024.

Loving father to Tommy, Xenia, Christopher, and Ashley. Loving papa to Cailan, Mackenzie, Aubrey, Chloe, Skylar, Aria, and Gage. Loving brother to Sandy. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry, Ricky, Ray, Leslie, Steve, Bobby, Gary, and Gail.

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Donald H. Herrmann

Donald H. Herrmann

May 18, 2024

Donald H. Herrmann, age 82 of Grosse Ile, MI passed away May 18, 2024. Loving husband of Patricia Herrmann for 35 wonderful years. Beloved dad of David (Amy) Herrmann, Dennis (Sabrina) Herrmann, Tracy (Milan Milkovich) Korczyk and Laurie (Linas) Polteraitis. Proud grandpa of Caius, Annalee, Kelsey, Drew, Serena, Isabella, Logan, Olivija, Lina and great grandpa of Ryder. Loving brother...

Pamela Anne Knierim

Pamela Anne Knierim

May 17, 2024

Born in Wyandotte, Pamela was the daughter of Arthur William and Joyce Yvonne (Gee) Des Marais. A graduate of Saline High School, she had worked at the University of Michigan as an EMG Technician and also had been the Deputy Clerk for Berlin Township. Pamela enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking, doing word puzzles and she loved animals, but her most...

Susan Ann Zambo

Susan Ann Zambo

May 17, 2024

Susan Ann “Sue” Zambo passed away on May 17, 2024, in Riverview, Michigan after a prolonged illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Walter and Helen Szostek on April 2, 1950, Sue was only 74 years old.

Sue grew up in the Downriver area with her siblings, WalterSzostek, Jr., Kenneth Szostek, Sr....

Pauline Cecile Defran

Pauline Cecile Defran

May 17, 2024

DeFran, Pauline Cecile (nee Aukskalnis) age 94 of Trenton Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Alfred DeFran. Loving mother of Donna DeFran. Dear grandmother of Allison (John) Irwin, Stephen DeFran, Drew DeFran, and Kailyn (Johnny) Weeks. Great grandmother of Ashley and Jake Irwin. Mother-in-law of Candace (Chuck) DeFran...

James Albert Pentecost

James Albert Pentecost

May 17, 2024

Born in Saginaw, James was the son of Robert and Jane (Esparza) Pentecost. He married the love of his life, Rochelle Stanley, on July 24, 1971. A self employed entrepreneur, James enjoyed playing billiards and boating. He was the President of the P-Clan as well as the Vinewood Vamps.

James leaves to cherish, Rochelle, his wife of...

Frank Kardos Jr.

Frank Kardos Jr.

May 16, 2024

Frank Kardos Jr., age 77 of Trenton, MI passed away May 16, 2024 surrounded by family. Loving husband of Mary Kardos for 53 wonderful years. Beloved dad of Frank (Joanna) Kardos III and Lisa Kardos. Proud Papa of Connor, Caleb, Angelina, Giavanna, Francesca, and Joey. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...

Ronald  F. Chubb

Ronald F. Chubb

May 15, 2024

Chubb, Ronald F. was born on November 10, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on May 15, 2024 at the age of 79; he was of Trenton. Cherished husband of 58 years to Linda. Loving father of Steve (Mary), Cheryl (George) McClure and Fred (Kirsten). Proud papa of Aaron, Joshua (Kaytee), Christopher (Kadie), Hannah, Jackson, and...

Robert James Delisle

Robert James Delisle

May 15, 2024

Robert James DeLisle,

age 63, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

The son of Paul & Hazel Lee (Whitlock) DeLisle, was born on January 8, 1961, in Wyandotte, Michigan. On June 5, 1985,...

David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

May 14, 2024

David Rodriguez, age 69, of Dearborn passed away on May 14, 2024.

David is survived by his siblings, Gilbert (Doreen) Rodriguez, Maria (the late Gary) Moroz, Raymond (Cynthia) Rodriguez, and Daniel (Wanda) Rodriguez. David is also survived by five- nieces, six-nephews, and twenty-eight great-nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death...

Dar Babik

Dar Babik

May 12, 2024

Dar Babik, age 74 of Dearborn, was born on November 2, 1949 in Dearborn, Michigan. She passed away on May 12, 2024 after a short illness. She was the beloved partner of 42 years to George Shuster.

Loving mother to Kimberly (Philip) Plumb and Jason (Jenny) Babik. Dear sister to Karen LaRowe and Matthew LaRowe....

Bonnie Jean Cline

Bonnie Jean Cline

May 12, 2024

Bonnie J. Cline, of Trenton, passed away May 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ralph C. Cline. Loving mother of Kirsten, and Gregory W. (Kim) Cline. Cherished grandma of Tabatha, Ryan, Samantha, Brooke, Bella, Breana, and Michael. Proud Gigi of Jayden, Ellieana, Patricia, and Aiden. Aunt of Lance. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and...