OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

David  P.  Jasinski

David P. Jasinski

August 22, 2022

David P. Jasinski of Lincoln Park, MI passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 55 years to Geri Jasinski. Loving father of Deborah (Scott) Nail, Richard (Sarah) Jasinski, and Julie (Nathaniel) Knapp. Cherished grandpa of Brandon (Johnna), Lauren, Jessica, William, Charles, Sophie, Madelyn, Mitchel, Eric, Kirk, and Holly. Dearest popi of...

Peggy Hamet

Peggy Hamet

August 21, 2022

Peggy Hamet , at age 76 of Allen Park, Michigan , away on August 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Alexander Hamet, Jr. and a Loving mother of Pamela Granzow, Kenneth Fisher, and Cynthia Parrish, Scott Hamet, and their spouses. A Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

A loving sister of...

Clara Meyers

Clara Meyers

August 21, 2022

The family of Clara Meyers regrets to announce her passing on Sunday, August 21st. Having been a lifelong resident of Monroe County for the 93 years since her birth in 1929. A private memorial will take place prior to burial at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Clara’s family wishes to thank the staff of ProMedica Hospital, Wellspring Memorial, Elara Hospice...

Sam Gemus

Sam Gemus

August 20, 2022

Gemus, Sam. Age 79. August 20, 2022 of Southgate; formerly of Riverview. Cherished husband of Theresa (Roberts). Dearest dad of Anthony (Jillian) and Sammy (Jules). Papa Sam of Marino and Hugo. Sam cherished his 52 cousins and is also survived by many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Mary Gemus....

Edward Butch Kowalski

Edward Butch Kowalski

August 20, 2022

Edward “Butch” Kowalski was born on April 12, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on August 20, 2022 at the age of 78; he was of Trenton and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Cherie. Proud dad of Stanley (Fiona), Stephen (Nora) and Scott. Proud Dzia-Dzia of Annie and to Finn and Kaitlin. Dearest brother of...

Stephen C.  Moosekian

Stephen C. Moosekian

August 19, 2022

Stephen C. Moosekian was born on April 25, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Hamp "Hank/Blackie" and Lucille Moosekian. The only boy wedged between 4 sisters; Mary, Kathie, Carole, and Becky, his stubbornness was fostered by being surrounded by women his entire life. He ran wild through Southwest Detroit and eventually was drafted to the U.S. Army. He narrowly missed...

Giuseppina (Maria) Pomponio

Giuseppina (Maria) Pomponio

August 19, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Giuseppina's Giuseppina (Maria) Pomponio, born March 16th, 1925 in Manoppello, Italy, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2022 at the age of 97. On February 7th, 1955 Maria immigrated to the United States with her loving husband, the late Giuseppe (Peppino) Pomponio and children MaryAnn Del Pizzo, Sandra (Nicola) Pomponio, and...

Dr. Thomas J.  Kalis

Dr. Thomas J. Kalis

August 17, 2022

Dr. Thomas J. Kalis - Obituary. Grosse Ile, Michigan Dr. Thomas J. Kalis (Kalisiewicz), youngest son born to and in the home of Jennie and Alexander Kalisiewicz of 614 Hudson Street, Wyandotte, Michigan on April 16, 1937, surrendered and passed peacefully, aged 85 years, during the night of August 17, 2022. Dr. Kalis lived a life full of accomplishment...

Lawrence T. Stesiak

Lawrence T. Stesiak

August 17, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Stesiak entered the world on March 27, 1944, and sailed off into the sunset on the evening of August 17th, 2022 to meet up with his beloved Gwendolyn, who most likely, upon his excited arrival, complained about how he docked the boat in heaven’s marina. Larry Stesiak was a man who was tough as nails, yet could...

Matthew Turczyn

Matthew Turczyn

August 17, 2022

Matthew Turczyn, age 51 of Taylor, MI, was born on December 18, 1970 and passed away on August 17, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife Tammy Turczyn; his loving parents Donald and Sally Turczyn; his dear siblings Eric Turczyn and Lisa (Mike) Powaser; his cherished nieces Allie Powaser, Clarissa Powaser, and Heather Watts and his great-nephew Grayson...

Joe Gensley

Joe Gensley

August 16, 2022

Joe Gensley, age 30 of Trenton, passed away August 16,2022. Loving son of Erika Cesarz. Dear father of Addison Emelia Gensley. Also survived by his siblings Elizabeth Cesarz, Alexander Cesarz, and Abigail Borawski. Grandparents Irene and Joseph Pare. Aunts and uncle Deborah (Joseph) Carey and Jennifer Pare. Visitation will be held Saturday August 27th, 2022 from 12:00pm-9:00pm, Funeral Service...

William "Bill" Lance

William "Bill" Lance

August 16, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bill's video tribute. Bill Lance, age 69 of Allen Park, MI passed away August 16, 2022 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Tanya for 42 wonderful years. Loving father of Brian (Kelli) Lance and Lisa (Steven) Garrison. Proud grandpa of Kennedy, Madison and Wren. Beloved brother of Nancy (John) Kirkwood...

Shirley L. Witzke

Shirley L. Witzke

August 16, 2022

Shirley L. Witzke, age 87 of Trenton, passed away August 16, 2022. Born May 12th, 1935 in Detroit to the late James and Leta Bright. Loving wife of the late Arele “Art” Witzke. Dear mother of Steve (Chris), Jeff (Cathy), and Karen (Rick) McGowan. Proud grandmother of Ally, Abby, Greta, Danny, and many great grandchildren. Also survived by her...

Barbara Jo Theaker

Barbara Jo Theaker

August 16, 2022

Barbara Jo Theaker, age 74 of Brownstown, passed away August 16, 2022. Born in Wyandotte, Barbara was the daughter the late Robert and Betty Lesner. Barbara graduated from Riverview High School class of 1966 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the Detroit Institute of Technology. Barbara spent the majority of her...

Paige Elizabeth Bozich

Paige Elizabeth Bozich

August 15, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Paige's video tribute. Paige Elizabeth Bozich was born on September 13, 1991 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 15, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 30. Cherished mom of Kaylin Rose Stec and best friend to Kaylin’s father, Steve Stec. Beloved sister of Tiffany Rivera and the...

Brandon "Bhatt" Hatt

Brandon "Bhatt" Hatt

August 15, 2022

Brandon “Bhatt” Hatt, age 25 of Monroe, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 in his home. Born March 17, 1997 in Port Huron, Brandon was the son of Kimberly Anderson and Les Spaulding. A 2015 graduate of Monroe High School, he worked as a Warehouse Selector for SYGMA. Brandon enjoyed going to the gun range and playing video games,...

John J.  Billock

John J. Billock

August 14, 2022

John J. Billock, age 79 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born July 13, 1943 in Monroe, John was the son of John and Orlanda “Dolly” Billock. A 1961 graduate of Catholic Central, John faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He married Dianna Lambert in 1966. He then was...

Lisa Ann Antal

Lisa Ann Antal

August 14, 2022

Lisa Ann Antal nee Shively of Dearborn Heights, MI passed away peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of her loving husband and 5 children on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 61. Born on June 7, 1961 in Royal Oak, MI, Lisa is the cherished daughter of Kathleen A. Madigan and the late Homer R. Shively. Beloved wife...

Deloris "Lois" Gill

Deloris "Lois" Gill

August 14, 2022

Deloris "Lois" Gill, age 74 of Trenton, MI, passed away August 14, 2022. Loving wife of the late Allen "Tommy" Gill. Loving mother of Carla (the late Stephen) Donaldson, Tammy (Justin) Cullen and David Gill. Proud grandmother of Hannah, Brittany, Sarah, Madison, Megan and Allison. Beloved sister of Larry (Sally) Southerland, Jerry (Debby) Southerland, Gary (Donna) Southerland, Joyce (the...

Janet L. Nation

Janet L. Nation

August 13, 2022

Janet L. Nation, age 77 of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Born January 21, 1945 in Detroit, Janet was the daughter of Rudolph and Margaret (Sparpanic) Stefanich. A graduate of Melvindale High School, she married the love of her life, Ronald Nation, on May 2, 1964. A dedicated...