OBITUARIES

June 28, 2023

Eddie Justus, of Lincoln Park, passed away June 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Darlene Justus for 42 beautiful years. Proud dad of Thomas Justus and Benjamin Justus. Dear brother of David (Kathy) Justus. Loving son of Martha and the late William Justus. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

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June 27, 2023

Barbra Kay (Ruppel) Bolenbaugh of Rockwood passed away at Beaumont hospital on June 27th 2023. She was born June 26th 1938 at Dearborn General Hospital, the daughter of John Herman Ruppel and Edith Katherine (Lohr) Ruppel.

Barbra graduated from Wayne Memorial High School, class of 1956. Following graduation Barbra attended Western Michigan University where she...

June 27, 2023

Frances H. LaFee of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved mother of Cheri (James) Ross and Christi (Peter) LaFee-Fedorko. Cherished grandmother of McKenzie Ross, Rachel (Dalton) Cahill, Hannah Fedorko, and Zachary Fedorko. Dear sister of Frank (Jean) Powell. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death...

June 27, 2023

Samuel “Sam” was born July 30, 1936 to Giuseppe and Margherita Pizzo. He lived with his brother, Jim, and his grandparents, Vincenzo and Margherita Vitale.

He served in the Army for 2 years stationed in Europe. When he came back, he stood up for his Godfather’s daughter’s wedding where he met his future wife, Grace....

June 26, 2023

Zy'Aire leaves to cherish his memory his mother Zyreah Clay and father Terell Watkins;  grandparents: Zina Hall, Charles Johnson and Wanda Jackson; great grandparents Julia (Clifton) Pippens Warren; great great grandmother Bernice Pippens; as well as aunts and uncles: Shaquana Hood, Ziana Johnson, Stacy Jackson, Camron Calbert, and Jakari Pippens.

June 26, 2023

Charles Atkins, born in Malta, formerly lived in Detroit, most recently from Trenton, MI peacefully passed away Monday June 26, 2023 surrounded by family.

Loyal and beloved husband of the late Judy Atkins. Father of four: Rene (Bob) De La Rosa, Mario (Ana-La Bamba) Atkins, Lina (Jon) Cosmas, proceeded in death by Tony Atkins. Proud Nanu of...

June 26, 2023

Dorothy May (Henninger) Hart, 94, of Grosse Ile, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Dorothy was born on May 6, 1929 in Carrollton, Ohio, to Emma Marie (Roudebush) and William Quay Henninger.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorene K. (Bruce) Markwardt and her son Douglas J. (Marlene) Hart;...

June 25, 2023

Papp, Yvonne H. (Leavens), age 88 of Detroit, MI passed away June 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Zolton. Dear mother of Debra (Phil) Knight, Walter (Therese) Leavens and Yvette Martinez. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many grandchildren.

June 25, 2023

Joan J. Clinton of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Clinton, Jr. Cherished mother of Thomas Clinton, III (Tracey) and Victoria Clinton. Loving grandmother of Shane Clinton. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and...

June 24, 2023

Born in Wyandotte, Nicole was the daughter of Ronnie and Lois (Claxton) Percell.

A graduate of Grosse Ile High School, Nicole had worked as a waitress for various restaurants throughout the years.

Nicole leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Chloe Cercone; as well as a sister Denise (Gary) Howard.  Sadly she was preceded by...

June 24, 2023

Marylyn S. Vrabel. Age 85 of Taylor, Michigan. Passed away June 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Vrabel. Loving mother of the late Louis, Susan (Dennis Chavez), the late Theresa and John Vrabel, Jr. Proud grandma of Kathleen, Trey and Joshua. Great grandma of Ivey. Dearest sister of Deborah Vargo, Louie (Renee) Walsh, and Louise (Steve)...

June 24, 2023

Mark Eugene Collins, 66, of Taylor, MI, peacefully passed away on June 24, 2023 after a year long battle with ALS among other health issues.

Father of five: Mark Collins of Traverse City, MI; Marcia Phillips of Southgate, MI; Stephanie (Rick) Mirelez of Gilbert, AZ; Noah Collins of Flat Rock, MI...

June 24, 2023

Marilyn Frances Street of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late William Mac Street. Cherished mother of William Street, Jr. , Randall Street, and Suzanne Street. Marilyn will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the...

June 24, 2023

Steven Allen Horner (70), son of Raymond and Eleanor, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Deborah by his side. Early morning, on June 24, 2023, Steve was called home by God to be with his parents and family that preceded him. Steve and Deb recently celebrated 50 years of marriage during which they raised five children. Steve...

June 23, 2023

Linda Smith was born on March 12, 1947 in Detroit, MI, to Jacob D. and Wanda Kaier. Jacob was a master electrician, excelling at his job. The family moved around many times, allowing Linda to travel across the country, live in different states, and meet new people. In the spring of 1968, Linda met the love of her life,...

June 23, 2023

Wanda Renee Hilliker was born on October 25, 1964, and passed away on June 23, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Patrick Hilliker; loving children Yolandha Belle Hilliker (Kyle Hunt), Nicole Jean (Brian) Worley, and Ian Glenn Hilliker; cherished grandchildren Kaitlyn Davenport, Reagan Worley, Ashley Davenport, Kiera Hunt, Luke Davenport, and Alivia Worley; and...

June 22, 2023

Willey, Marjorie Ann of Onsted, Michigan passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the age of 87. Cherished mother of Ray (Lisa) Willey, Chris (Misty) Willey, and Marianne Ricevuto. Beloved grandmother of 6 and loving great-grandmother of 9. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Ray L. Willey, her daughters Patricia and Joan...

June 22, 2023

Dorothy Ann Tomasik, age 83 of Monroe, passed away June 22, 2023.

Born July 29, 1939 in Endicott, New York, Dorothy was the daughter of Rob-ert and Helen (Terrish) Ches. A graduate of McKenzie High School, she mar-ried the love of her life, Lawrence Tomasik, on May 9, 1959. Dorothy was a member of Flat...

June 22, 2023

Paul Valade, age 55 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2023.

Paul was born June 13th, 1968 to Philip and Janet Valade. Dear brother of Steven (Jeanne) and Tricia (Bryan) Evans. Loving uncle of Zachary, Austin, Katie, Emily, Benjamin, and the late Jonathon. Paul also leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

June 22, 2023

Flood - Amy, Betty J. June 22, Age 94, of Bayview-Petoskey. Preceded in death by her husbands the late Thure O. Flood and Dr. Jonathon Amy. Dear mother of Joy, Paul (Becky), Thure (Veronica), Todd (Heather), Joseph (Dawn) and the late Kip (Melanie). Loving Grandmother to Renee, Kristyn, Rebecca, Christopher, Stephen, Justin, Jack, Emily, Courtney, Lauren and Addison. Also...