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Patricia Lynn Bacha
August 22, 2017
Bacha, Patricia Lynn. Age 68, of Gibraltar. August 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank for 50 years. Loving mother of Frank Bacha III and Christy (David) Brinkley. Proud nana of Frank IV, Van, Myah, Cameron, Gabriel, Christopher, and Nolan. Dear sister of Clifford Browning (Sonja) and Bevelyn (Jim) Budenski. Preceded in death by her parents French and Willia Browning...
Evelyn Darlene Lapansie
August 21, 2017
Lapansie, Evelyn "Darlene". Age 82. August 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Al Standafer for 24 years. Cherished wife of Gene Lapansie for 35 years. Loving mother of Michael (Lou) Standafer, Deborah (Robert) Desrosiers, Susan (Phillip Mathes) Moore, David (Susan) Standafer, Gregory (Elizabeth) Standafer, and Timothy (Sandra) Standafer. Proud grandma to Michelle, Kristina, Nicole, Kimberly, Meghan, Kathryn, Kaitlyn,...
Mr. Charles F. May
August 21, 2017
Charles F. May, age 81 of Trenton, formerly of Maybee, passed away August 21, 2017. Loving husband of Bobbie. Dear father of Chris (Javier) Sanyer, Chuck (Sharon) May, and the late Susan May. Proud grandfather of Alex, Katie, Arron, and Charlie. Also survived by his siblings, Sr. Loretta May and Br. John May. Along with his daughter, Charles was...
Cheryl Margaret Bremer
August 21, 2017
Bremer, Cheryl Margaret, age 69 of Grosse Ile, went home to be with the lord on August 21, 2017. Loving mother of Leah (Jeff) Symons, Andre (Jenny) Ellison, and Sashe (Alejandra) Ellison. Dearest grandmama of Tyler, Travis, Tanner, Connor, Patrick, Kieran, and Kyan. She is survived by her sister Barbara (George) Kappus and brothers, Robert (Sue) Bremer, and Richard...
Janet P. Wasko
August 19, 2017
Wasko, Janet P., age 63, August 19, 2017 of Detroit. Beloved wife of Steve. Loving sister of Barbara (Richard) Bos, Dr. Thomas (Lisa) Pullman and the late Kent Pullman. Also survived by her step-mother Ann Pullman; nieces Kim (Mike) Martin, Ali (Ben) Bronson; her nephews Michael (Kara) Pullman and Adam Pullman; her God Daughter Audrey; her grandnieces Alexis and...
Mr. Mariano Giuseppe Disanto
August 18, 2017
Mariano Giuseppe DiSanto, age 76 of Lincoln Park, passed away at his home August 18th, 2017. Loving husband of Sandra. Dear father of Giuseppe (Elizabeth) DiSanto, Nancy (Giuseppe) Mazzola, and Angela (Trey) Reid. Very proud grandfather of Mariano, Nicholas, Nina, Silvana, and Vito. Also survived by his siblings Angela (Giuseppe), Brigida (Angelo), Nilla (Vincenzo), and other loving nieces, nephews,...
Freida E. Boggs
August 17, 2017
Boggs, Freida E., age 80, passed away on August 17, 2017. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Cliff McClanahan, Loretta Markey, Terry McClanahan; step-sons David Boggs, Daniel Boggs and the late Paul Boggs; her grandchildren Joshua McClanahan, Noelle McClanahan Broughton, Matthew Markey, Carrie McClanahan, Marshall Henderson, Taylor McClanahan and Shelby Joseph; step-grandchildren Paul Boggs, Frank Boggs; 6 step-great...
Leonard A. Smith
August 16, 2017
Leonard A. Smith; age 71, August 16, 2017 of Melvindale. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving dad of Juanita (Mark) Vorel, Tom (Rebecca) Smith and Richard (Tina) Limon. Dearest grandpa of Sierra and Hailey Smith; Elizabeth and Jake Vorel; Alex (Adam) Eastlake, Ava and Ricky Limon. Preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Eleanor. Lennie graduated from Detroit's Western...
Otis Raymond Conway
August 16, 2017
Otis R. Conway, Age 77 of Grosse Ile. Passed away August 16, 2017. Beloved former husband of Mary. Loving father of Chris and Kevin. Grandfather of Brennan Conway. Brother of Clare. Uncle of Cherie, Shawn, and Susan. Otis retired from Ford Motor purchasing department. Celebration of Life will be in September at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club.
Jeanne V. Bessette
August 15, 2017
Bessette, Jeanne V. Age 90. August 15, 2017 formerly of Lincoln Park. Jeanne was born in St. Thomas, Ontario and grew up in Windsor, Ontario. Beloved wife of 69 years to Don. Loving mother of Cherie Bessette, Lynne (Bill) Morande, Dale, Donna (Steve) Pachy, Tim (Vicky) and Rob (Marisol). Proud grandmother of Jeanette, Trey, Amy, Brandon, Nathan, Lexie, Jeralyn,...
Mrs. Irene May Cartwright
August 15, 2017
Irene May Cartwright, age 72 of Allen Park, passed away August 15th, 2017. Loving wife of Michael. Dear mother of Wali Wruble, Debbie Cartwright, Sandy Cartwright, Penny Cartwright, Anna (Douglas) Kendrick, and Michael Patrick (Debbie) Cartwright. Proud grandmother of Ali Kendrick, Jonathan Khan, Victoria Fudoli, Arthur A. Villegas, Jr., Wali Shaun Wruble, Joshua Wruble, Brian Wruble, Laura Anna Wruble....
Richard Scott Horvath 'Weezer'
August 14, 2017
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Weezer was the son of Joseph Horvath and Virginia Benitez. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fritz Enterprises for over 28 years. Weezer enjoyed cooking especially when entertaining family and friends. Weezer leaves to cherish his memory his parents: Virginia Benitez of New Boston and Joseph Horvath of Gainsville, Georgia; a sister...
Jack Lee Maynard
August 13, 2017
Jack Maynard, a Paratrooper, Teacher, Father and Fun Seeker, passed away on Sunday August 13th after a long bout with dementia. Born October 18, 1933 in Petoskey, Michigan, Jack was the son of Eldon and Julia (Booth) Maynard. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. After his time in the Military,...
Edith May 'Aunt Edie' Beres-Stimson
August 12, 2017
Beres-Stimson, Edith M. November 1, 1924 – August 12, 2017. Daughter of Lucille Ellen Reece Fugate and Basil Reece. Sister of Melvin, Helen, George and Margaret. All have preceded her in death, Edith being last. Survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great greats. She dearly loved them all. She married Joe Beres in 1949. He passed...
Glenn M. Miller
August 10, 2017
Glenn M. Miller, 52 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home. Born April 12, 1965 in Wayne Michigan to Dale and Barbara (Jung) Miller. Glenn served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982-1990. He married MaryAnn VanStone September 6, 1999 in Monroe, MI. Glenn worked for 20 years at Meijer Warehouse, then for Pro...
Kevin C. Darnell
August 10, 2017
Kevin C. Darnell. Age 59, of Romulus, passed away August 10, 2017 at his home. Born March 12, 1958 in Detroit to Jefferson and Theresa (Valesano) Darnell, Jr. Kevin worked in machine maintenance for Brass Craft for 30 + years. He married Karen L. Hardy July 8, 2006 in Flat Rock. Kevin was a Coleman lantern collector and also...
Wendy M. Steele
August 10, 2017
Wendy was born on December 1, 1960 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on August 10, 2017 at the age of 56; she was a life-long resident of Riverview. Cherished mom of Chad SMM, Krista (John) Kaltsas and Melisa (Paul) Larsen. Proud nana of Kaylee, Adrianna, Jillian, Melania and Brayden. Dearest daughter of Ronald (Jenifer) Myers and the late Jill...
Bill Gilroy
August 9, 2017
Gilroy, William (Bill); age 77, of Trenton. August 9, 2017. Beloved husband of Joan Gilroy. Loving father of Mark (Sarah) and Kimberly. Proud grandfather of Will, Kyle, Annie, and Kate. Cherished brother of LaVerne Harless and the late Dave and Joe Gilroy. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Will be missed by brother-in-laws Bill and Dan, sister-in-laws Pat...
Gust P. Pappas
August 9, 2017
Pappas, Gust P. Age 87. August 9, 2017 of Grosse Ile and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Josephine and the late Laura Jean. Loving father of Diane (Thomas) Stephenson, Roger (Laurie) and Todd (Michele). Loving step-father of Marcia (Thomas) Uebbing, Stanley (Theresa) Szwast and the late Denise Contos and her husband James Contos. Also survived by his...
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