OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Sharon Dale Lang Mcquiston

Sharon Dale Lang Mcquiston

January 19, 2024

Sharon Dale Lang McQuiston, age 86, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on January 19, 2024 in Naples Florida. She has been  a snowbird for the past 20 years, spending her summers in Michigan and winters in Naples.

Sharon was born in Trenton and was a 1955 graduate of Slocum...

Timothy  G.      Majeske

Timothy G. Majeske

January 19, 2024

Timothy G. “Mr. Breeze” Majeske was born on October 30, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2024 at the age of 72; he was of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 45 years to Beverly (Bosak). Loving dad of Nicklaus (Diana) Majeske and Jill Majeske (Robert Wiggle). Proud Papa Breeze of Gianna...

Ron Bowden

Ron Bowden

January 18, 2024

Ron Bowden, of Dearborn Heights, passed away January 18, 2024. Beloved son of the late Forest and the late Odelle Bowden. Dear brother of the late Terry Bowden, the late Patricia Bowden, the late Paula Forbush, Nancy Bowden, Doug Bowden and Lesa Varisto. Proud uncle of many.

Ron was an avid Detroit Sports fan. He...

Henry Benedict  Lick

Henry Benedict Lick

January 18, 2024

Henry B. Lick (“Hank”) of Milford, MI (Previously Grosse Ile, MI) passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 80. Hank was born to Herman and Wanda Lick in Cleveland, Ohio on June 27, 1943, and is the younger brother to Marie Schmiederer and older brother to Chuck Lick.

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Richard Joseph Tuszynski

Richard Joseph Tuszynski

January 17, 2024

Born in Wyandotte, Richard was the son of John and Catherine (Drzonek) Tuszynski. A graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Wyandotte, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Richard married the love of his life, Jo Anne Hadley, February 18, 1954. Sadly she preceded him in death November 12, 2023. A lifelong farmer, he also...

Carol A. Yamaoka

Carol A. Yamaoka

January 15, 2024

Longtime Westland, Michigan resident, Carol Anne Yamaoka, aged 58, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

She was a long time CNA working in nursing homes and taking care of others. She spent most of her life caring for others until their end of lives and was very good at her job. She had a...

John A.H. Smith, "Cuj"

John A.H. Smith, "Cuj"

January 14, 2024

John Alexander Harry Smith, 51 , of Warrendale Detroit, Michigan, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend.

John had a big, loving heart and his son, Xanthan, was his pride and joy. He cherished being a father and also embraced his role as a step-father to...

Judy Dewyer Raymond

Judy Dewyer Raymond

January 13, 2024

Judy Harriett Dewyer Raymond

August 24th, 1944 - January 13th, 2024

In loving memory of Judy Harriett Dewyer Raymond, a cherished and remarkable Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. Mom (GMA as she was also known to her Grandchildren) touched the lives of many with...

Patricia Lois Zapico

Patricia Lois Zapico

January 13, 2024

In loving memory of Patricia Lois Allen, born on December 23, 1942, and peacefully departed. Patricia, the cherished daughter of John and Lois Allen, leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion.

She is survived by her devoted sister Sandra Dalfonso, beloved sons Jay and Jon Zapico, and the joy of her life, granddaughter Jordyn...

James Bernard Werstein

James Bernard Werstein

January 12, 2024

Born May 15, 1927 in London Township, James was the son of Anthony and Margaret (Franzen) Werstein. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army. James married the love of his life, Opal Masson, on May 5, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee. Sadly she preceded him in death March 27, 2006.

A...

Fred Gray

Fred Gray

January 12, 2024

Fred Gray of Taylor, Michigan, 82 years young went to heaven on January 12, 2024 due to a lengthy

illness with heart, kidney and lung disease.

In his journey of life, he was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Fred worked for G.M. Engineering for 35 years, and 17 years at Mercedes Engineering. When he...

Lena Duncan

Lena Duncan

January 11, 2024

Lena Duncan, born March 8, 1948 in Germany and passed surrounded by love on January 11, 2024 in Wyandotte, Mi. Lena is survived by her sons, Patrick Duncan and Andrew (Beth) Duncan, her grand children, Meghan Duncan (Charlie Cavender), Sophia Duncan and Ashleigh Rayl and great-grandchildren, Jason and Lillian Rayl, her sisters Erika (George) Hill and Linda (Richard) Duncan...

John L. Adams

John L. Adams

January 11, 2024

Adams, John L. January 11, Age 83, of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Bonnie. Dear father of Timothy (Patricia), Gerald (Sonya) and Michelle. Dearest grandfather of Jonathan, Christian, Julie and Alexi. Also survived by one brother Jerry Adams and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rubin Adams and Pauline Marshall,...

Leona L. (Konarske) Abbott

Leona L. (Konarske) Abbott

January 10, 2024

Leona Lillie Abbott (Konarske) was born in Brownstown on January 16, 1929 to August and Clara Konarske (Bargau), and passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1947. Leona married Harry Abbott (1925-1995) on November 21, 1953. She worked as a secretary for Pennsalt from 1947 until 1954. Then worked as a secretary...

Joey Robinson

Joey Robinson

January 10, 2024

Joey Robinson, age 31, born and raised in Grosse Ile, MI, and a resident of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Joey was born October 19, 1992, to his loving parents, Susan and John Robinson. He was the youngest of his siblings, Jonathan and Jenny (and future brother-in-law, Morgan Frakes). And the love...

Michael Davis

Michael Davis

January 10, 2024

“He Is Loved By Many”

Michael was born on November 10, 1975 in Wayne, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024 at the age of 48; he was of Brownstown and Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 21 years to Allison Davis (Gdowski). Loving father of Tré Michael Davis (Kristina Sayarath),...

Mary  Matlock

Mary Matlock

January 10, 2024

Mary Matlock of Trenton, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great-great. Mary was preceded in death by her siblings Zonia (the late Eugene) Branstutter, Leona (the late Willis) Kiger, Nannie (the late Norman)...

Patti Royer

Patti Royer

January 10, 2024

Patti Royer of Woodhaven, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 54. Beloved daughter of Fay Royer and the late Alan Royer. Cherished aunt of Amanda (Jeremy) Moore. Dearest great-aunt of Madilyn Moore. Patti was preceded in death by her brother Timothy Burnham and her grandparents...

Elizabeth  Mary Fountain

Elizabeth Mary Fountain

January 9, 2024

Elizabeth Mary Fountain, age 97 of Newport, passed away January 9, 2024.

Born April 10, 1926 in Newport, Elizabeth was the daughter of Clarence and Lucy (Cousino) Baron. She married the love of her life, Gene Ross Fountain, on November 8, 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death April 11, 1977. A dedicated homemaker, she was a...

Willie Branham

Willie Branham

January 9, 2024

Willie Branham, Age 91, of Southgate. January 9, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Susan Bess Branham. Loving father of Vickie (Bill) Wilkins, Ronald (Sally) Branham, and Faye Denise Gibbons. Proud grandfather of Erin (Louie) Jasso, Sarah (Terry) Stafford, Jason (Jodi) Branham, Jaemie (Joe) Adams, Emily (Paul) Collins, Justin Branham (Tiffany Houston), Lindsay Gibbons (Eric Williams), Morgan Gibbons (David...