OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Benjamin Ervin Braden, Jr.
November 29, 2022
Benjamin Ervin Braden Jr also known as ”Ben”; Benny Jr” was born on December 9, 1969 to Gloria Braden (Matos)and Benjamin Braden Sr. in Wayne, Michigan. He was raised by his mother in Detroit and spent his summers in Nashville, TN with his father. His older sister Monica was always there to protect him and keep him out of...
Leatrice Joy Grindahl
November 29, 2022
Leatrice Joy (Rempert) Grindahl passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November 29, 2022. Her faith has guided her home to the Lord and given us all strength, especially after her beloved husband, George, passed away in 2021. Lee’s focus was always on the joys of family, and she made each one of us feel...
Dick Miller
November 28, 2022
Richard “Dick” Miller of Lincoln Park MI, formally of Garden City MI, passed away at his home on November 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dick proudly worked at Taylor Ford in Taylor Mi., for the last 5 years as a valued employee, who went above and beyond, considering everyone there as family.
Dick was...
Genevieve "Jean" Pilat
November 28, 2022
Pilat, Genevieve “Jean” passed away on November 28, 2022 at the age of 88. Dearest mother of Gary Pilat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; her parents, Stanley and Katherine Kulesza; her sister Virginia Shugar and her brother, Richard Kulesza as well as many cousins and friends. Visitation is on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 1...
Kenneth J. Bloomfield
November 27, 2022
Kenneth Joseph Bloomfield, born November 28, 1927, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 27, 2022. Loving husband and 66 year life partner of the deceased Mary Bloomfield. Amazing father to his daughter Lisa Muzaurieta and her husband Aurelio Muzaurieta and to his son and late daughter in-law Craig and Dawn Bloomfield. Proud grandfather of Aurelio,...
Victoria Milanovich-Martin
November 27, 2022
Victoria Kimberly Milanovich-Martin, age 51 of Melvindale, MI, passed away on November 27, 2022.
Loving mother to Colton (Amber) and Sara (Matt). Loving grandmother to Mark, Isabella, and Carlyn. Loving daughter to Victoria J. Milanovich of Knoxville, Tennessee. Loving sister to Kimberly Atkinson of Tennessee and Clifford Milanovich of Michigan. She was also loved by...
Malcom "Mike" Dugliss
November 26, 2022
Malcom "Mike" Dugliss of Grosse Ile Twp, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Dugliss. Cherished father of Paul (Sandra) Dugliss. Dear grandfather of Phillip, Sarah, and Laura. Loving great-grandfather of Liz. Caring brother of Roderick (Lucia) Dugliss and father-in-law of Gwenyth Dugliss...
John Peter Teresko
November 25, 2022
John Peter Tersko. Born September 14, 1949. Died November 25, 2022.
Anita I. Teresko married for 37 years. We enjoyed our 37-years of marriage traveling, visiting our children and family, playing tennis for fun and competitive.
John was given an international assignment by Ford to Canada for seven years. On our repatriation we looked for...
Dennis F. Donovan
November 25, 2022
Dennis F. Donovan was born on September 6, 1947 in Del Ray, Michigan to Edwin F. and Cleo E. (Burnett) Donovan; he was baptized at the local Methodist Church. Dennis passed away on November 25, 2022 at his home in Gibraltar at the age of 75.
Dennis proudly served his Country in the United States Army from...
Jerry Ponte
November 25, 2022
Jerry Ponte of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Jean Ponte. Cherished father of Paula Ponte and Marsha (Wayne) Wright. Dear grandfather of Benjamin (Kayla) VanHook, Lauren (Brian) Hufford, Megan (Jeremy) Klotz, and Nicholas Ponte. Loving great-grandfather of Beckham Klotz, Millie VanHook, and baby Klotz on...
Jim Boismier
November 24, 2022
Jim Boismier, age 84 of Gibralter, passed away November 24, 2022.
Born January 15, 1938 in Wyandotte, to the late James and Mabel Boismier. On August 6, 1957 he married the love of his life Barbra Ward. Together they raised 5 children Bruce, Jim, Janine (Jeff) Caroots, Aimee (Steven) Mercure, and Denis (Linda Kaiser). Proud...
Dave Leclaire
November 24, 2022
Dave Leclaire, age 84 of Taylor, passed away November 24th, 2022.
Dave was born July 20th, 1938 in Ferndale, MI to the late Henry and Leontine Leclaire. Loving husband of the late Fran. Dear father of David (the late Renee), Genny (Brian) Evans, and Mike (Tamra). Proud grandfather of Justin, Kyle, Matthew (Brittany), Jacob, and...
Sophie Dembinski
November 23, 2022
Sophie Dembinski, of Grosse Ile, passed away November 23, 2022. Loving wife of the late Edward Dembinski. Loving mom of Michael (Kimberly) Dembinski, Jackie (Lino) Mancini, and Denise (the late Brett) Stachak. Proud grandma of Danielle (Kevin) Delamarter, David Dembinski, Steven Dembinski, Brandon Stachak and Aaron Stachak. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Lucy Hodur, Mary Gorniak...
Robert R. Chowen
November 23, 2022
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Robert (“Bob”) Chowen, 64, of Troy, MI, passed away on November 23, 2022.
Bob was born on May 9, 1958 to Richard and Virginia Chowen in Dearborn, MI. After graduating from Allen Park High School in 1976, he went on to study...
Robert T. Ottenbreit
November 22, 2022
Robert T. Ottenbreit of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Monica Ottenbreit. Cherished father of Sandra (Michael) Brozowski and Darlene Ottenbreit. Dear grandfather of Joseph and Jessica Brozowski. Loving brother of Victor (Colleen) Ottenbreit. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in...
John "Gabe" Gabor
November 22, 2022
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John Gabor, who many know as Gabe, was born July 17th, 1971. He was raised in his childhood home in Allen Park, with his 4 siblings, mother, and father.
With his presence, John brought peace. He never failed to fill the...
Phyllis A. Kuehn
November 21, 2022
Phyllis Ann Kuehn age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Phyllis was born on Good Friday, April 3, 1931 - a special 30th birthday present to her mother. She spent her childhood in Southwest Detroit, one of eight children to Adolf and Mary Kuhn. Her dream of becoming...
April Marie Jankowski
November 21, 2022
April Marie Jankowski of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 40. Beloved daughter of Laura Jankowski and the late James Jankowski. Dear mother of Andrew (Hali) Flores and Justin Lyons. Cherished sister of Penny Regula and Michelle (Justin Mortimer) Jankowski. Loving aunt of Lauren (Mike) Tenerowicz, Mark Regula, Evan Regula, Blake...
Alison Kilduff
November 20, 2022
Alison Marie Kilduff, 37, of Dearborn, passed away on Sunday, November 20th. Loving daughter of Linda (Garofalo) Kilduff and Gary Kilduff. She will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends.
Thomas Lee Barron
November 20, 2022
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Thomas Lee Barron, age 77 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 in his home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born February 8, 1945 in Monroe, Tom was the son of Lavern and Helen (Calkins) Barron. A...