OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Louis M. Lakner

Louis M. Lakner

June 12, 2016

Lakner, Louis M., age 79, June 12, 2016 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of Andrea. Also survived by his children Mark, Melinda, Matthew, Rose (Wes) Bailey and Theresa (Carl) Robak; his grandchildren Brittani, Chene, Misty, Jacob and Kyle; his great grandson Ayden; his brother Duane and his sister Mary Lou

David A. Miller

David A. Miller

June 11, 2016

Born in Monroe, David was the son of Clarence and Myrtle Miller. He spent his career working at the Shell Gas Station in Monroe and then for F&M Packaging. David enjoyed the outdoors, cutting wood, working in the yard and listening to the radio. David leaves to cherish his memory a brother William Miller of Maybee; sisters: Mary Adkins...

Francisco 'Frank' Chavez,  Jr.

Francisco 'Frank' Chavez, Jr.

June 11, 2016

Francisco (Frank) Chavez Jr, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home on June 11. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Polomski) and predeceased by Beatriz (Bracamontes) and Virginia (Borza). He was the dear father of Beatriz (Zuniga), Patty (Duane) Crechiolo, Frank (Joanna), as well as step-children Michelle (Olson) and Jennifer (Cook). He was also the proud grandfather...

Mr. Douglas S. Miles

Mr. Douglas S. Miles

June 11, 2016

Miles, Douglas S., age 87 of Allen Park, passed away June 11, 2016. Beloved father of Donna. Loving husband of the late Evelyn. Loving brother of the late Patricia (Dick) Symondson. Dear brother in law of Ella (the late Bill) Conway. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished by his 3 cats Anna, Max, and Penelope. Douglas was...

Audrey Rae Beebe

Audrey Rae Beebe

June 10, 2016

Beebe, Audrey Rae ;age 86, June 10, 2016 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Albert "Bud". Loving mother of Anne (Joel) Buchanan and the late Matthew (Marianne) Beebe. Dearest sister of Phyllis Gottlieb. Dear Nana of Gus Beebe, Harrison Buchanan, Caitlin Buchanan and Will Beebe. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends....

Mabel Luese King

Mabel Luese King

June 10, 2016

King, Mabel Luese, of Taylor, passed away June 10th, 2016 at the age of 87. Beloved wife to the late Ralph. Loving mother to Cheryl King, Karan(Steve) Filimon, JoAnn(the late Don) Sampson, and Ralph Danny(Tina) King. Caring grandmother to Michael, Dawn, Chrystal, Alan, April, Matthew, Kalynn, and 8 great grandchildren. Also survived by many other loving family members and...

Joyce Lillian Laura

Joyce Lillian Laura

June 10, 2016

Laura, Joyce Lillian ;age 89, June 10, 2016 of Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Dennis (Sharon), Dave (Christine), Dale (Sharon), Dawn (Dave) Taylor and the late Dean (Carrie). Dearest grandma of 14 and great-grandma of 15. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

James W. Ennis

James W. Ennis

June 10, 2016

Ennis, James W., age 86, June 10, 2016 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Patrick (Cindy) Ennis, Mark (Sandy) Ennis and Colleen (Bernie) Baca. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. There Will Not Be Any Visitation At The Funeral Home: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915...

Donald Arthur Simon

Donald Arthur Simon

June 9, 2016

Simon, Donald A. Age 94, of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Janice. Loving dad of Cheryl (the late Fred) Drys and Karen (Paul) Hozian. Cherished grandfather of Fred (Shelly) Drys, Andrea Peterson, Keri (Mark) Baksa, Melissa (Tom) Sobotka and Brian (Kristin) Hozian. Also survived by nine great grandchildren.

Gloria Ann Bell

Gloria Ann Bell

June 9, 2016

Gloria Ann Bell had been a Monroe resident for the past five years. She passed away at Promedica Nursing Facility on Thursday June 9 at 4:15 a.m. She was proceeded in death by her husband Charles (Bud) Bell Sr. Gloria was a loving mother to Bonnie Ellison, a mother in-law to Jeff Ellison and a grandmother to Justin, Makailyn...

Mr. Robert James Mynster

Mr. Robert James Mynster

June 8, 2016

Robert James Mynster, age 72 of Trenton, passed away June 8th, 2016. His family knew him as Bobby. His friends knew him as Rob, Mitch, Lance, Sonny, and Bob. Loving son of Robert E. and the late Mary. Dear brother of William (Patricia), Carol (Robert) Martin, and Donald (Debbra). Proud uncle of Eric and Julie Mynster, Cheryl and Don...

Thomas J. Wilson

Thomas J. Wilson

June 8, 2016

Wilson, Thomas J., age 63, June 8, 2016 of Ypsilanti, Michigan, formerly of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Martha. Loving father of Stephen (Mackenzie) Wilson, Tommy Wilson and Mark (Marie) Wilson. Also survived by is grandchildren Zach, Hunter and Madelyn; his siblings Patricia (William) Cassidy, Michael (Sandy) Wilson, Daniel (Kathleen) Wilson), John (Linda) Wilson.

Mr. Joseph Peter Lupo

Mr. Joseph Peter Lupo

June 8, 2016

Joseph Peter Lupo, age 85 of Allen Park, passed away June 8th, 2016. Loving husband of the late Sara Lupo. Dear father of Darryl (Debra), Randall, and Carolyn (Mark) Bresky. Proud grandfather of Steffanie (Tom), Scott (Karie), Amy (Ryan), Jessica (Brett), Kyle (Lauren), Marissa (David), Kevin, Brittany, Alyssa, and Alex. Great grandfather of Joe, Jack, Emma, Kelsie and Morgan....

Julius  Sr. Sipkay

Julius Sr. Sipkay

June 7, 2016

Sipkay, Julius Sr. Age 83, of Riverview. June 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Borbala for 42 years. Loving father of Julius (Jennie) Sipkay, Jr. and Barbara Sipkay.

Mr. Joseph Scott Zyskowski

Mr. Joseph Scott Zyskowski

June 6, 2016

Joseph Scott Zyskowski, age 46 of Detroit, passed away June 6, 2016. Beloved son of Edwin and the late Dorothy. Loving brother of Lori (Warren) Demarest, Steven, David (Linda), Terri, Sharon (Wayne) Earhart, Nancy (Pete) Zieba, the late Mickey, and the late Bruce. Also survived by his many amazing nieces, nephews, Circle of Strength, and Circle of Friends.

Joseph M. Wash

Joseph M. Wash

June 6, 2016

Wash, Joseph M. ;age 78, June 6, 2016 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Beth (Dave) Valkevich, Denise (Glenn) Listernick, Chris (Laurie) and Mike. Dearest grandfather of John, Caroline, Lisa, Christina and Emily. Dear brother of Francis, Paula (Rick) Ban and Marilyn (Rick) Engle. Visitation Friday 3 - 9 pm with Vigil Friday evening at...

Mrs. Kay White

Mrs. Kay White

June 6, 2016

Kay A. White, 66, of Osprey, FL, formerly of Trenton, died June 6, 2016 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. She is survived by husband, Kenneth L. White and daughters, Holly A. (Taylor) Rowland and Katie A. White. Kay graduated from Eastern Michigan University with her Master's Degree in Education. She was a retired teacher of the Woodhaven...

Clyde R. Hovis

Clyde R. Hovis

June 5, 2016

Hovis, Clyde R., age 90, June 5, 2016 of Livonia, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Audrey. Loving father of Steve (Tina) Hovis. Proud grandfather of Rob, Anthony and Michael. Also survived by is siblings Dwain Hovis, Art Hovis, Lucille Wilt and Cassey Hovis There Will Not Be Any Visitation or Funeral Service: The Allen...

Mr. John R. Crooks

Mr. John R. Crooks

June 5, 2016

Crooks, John R. June, age 63, of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Timber Baun-Crooks. Dear Brother in Law of Robin (Leigh). Son of Agatha Crooks. Also survived by his brother Greg (Cheryl), sister Patty (Mark) Mims, 3 nephews Joe, Scott, Jack, his niece Lindsay and his loving companion Hattie. Memorial Gathering Wed 4pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson...

Gildo Tius

Gildo Tius

June 5, 2016

Tius, Gildo, age 92, June 5, 2016 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Alcide. Loving father of Maria Bebber, Melissa (Rick) Glidden, Melinda Woodruff and John (Theresa) Tius. Also survived by his grandchildren Nadia (Josh) Erwin, Jeremy, Miranda, Zachary, Jessica, Angelina, Anthony and Ariana ; great grandson Dominic Peter Erwin. Dearest brother of Renato Tius, Rita Tius, Louisa Perrella,...