OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Evonne Marie Legris
August 12, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Evonne's video tribute and the recording of the service celebrating her life. Legris, Evonne Marie, Age 72 of Taylor, MI. Affectionately referred to as “Granny” by most. She is survived by her children that she absolutely adored; Roni Legris, Kimi (Mark Bowman) Legris & Chris (Cindy) Legris, her 5 grandchildren that...
Margaret F. Henry
August 12, 2022
Margaret F. Henry, age 92 of Grosse Ile, MI passed away peacefully August 12th, 2022. She was born May 20th, 1931 in Sylva, N.C. to the late Frank and Mae Henry. She often talked of her years in N.C. where she had many loving cousins, and spent every Sunday at her Mossie’s house whom she adored. She moved to...
Sylvia Nowicki
August 11, 2022
Born in Hamtramck, Sylvia was the daughter of Andrew and Eleanor (Gondeck) Skowran. She married the love of her life, Michael Nowicki, on December 21, 1965. Sadly he preceded her in death November 13, 1921. A dedicated homemaker, Sylvia also had worked at Schwartz's Greenhouse. She was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church....
Maureen Macdonagh
August 11, 2022
Please join us in celebrating the life of Maureen MacDonagh, who passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022. She is survived by four children and ten grandchildren. Maureen was a humanist and a feminist. She believed in the potential for goodness and kindness in all people and that women shouldn’t be defined or confined by their biology. She embodied...
Irene "Nana" West
August 11, 2022
West, Irene of Taylor, MI passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 74. Loving wife of the late Thomas West. Beloved mother of the late Thomas J. West and Shelley Mack. Cherished nana of Stephanie (Steven) Nickell and Tyler (Leanne) Mack. Dearest great-nana of Ava Nickell. Sweet sister of Barbara Mason and aunt to Mark...
Germaine "Geri" Marie Wilson
August 9, 2022
Germaine (Geri) Marie Wilson (nee Stimac) of Newport, MI, passed away August 9, 2022, after a three-month long bout with lung and bone cancer. She died at the age of 65 years old, with family by her side. She was born August 16, 1956, in Detroit to the late Thomas and Gloria (nee Muntean) Stimac. Geri attended Greenfield Union...
Robert "Bob-Fatz" Eads
August 9, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. Robert “Bob-Fatz” Eads was born on July 31, 1962 and passed away on August 9, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Tammy Eads; cherished father to Robert (Melodie), Sarah (Will), and Deanna; loving Pa to Aleena, Mialynn, Jayden, Maddox, Josie, also lucky enough to be called Pa...
James Robert Johnston
August 9, 2022
James Robert Johnston, age 80 of Farmington, formerly of Newport, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born April 20, 1942 in Del Ray, Michigan, James was the son of Harold and Hope (Blasberg) Johnston Jr. He married the love of his life, Susann Meiden, on August 25, 1972. Sadly she preceded him in death November 19, 1993. A faithful...
Louis A. Gardner
August 8, 2022
Louis A. Gardner, of Monroe, passed away August 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Phyllis Gardner, and his sisters, Sharon Ferris Stern and Ann Gardner. He is survived by his niece Jacqueline Farris, of Allentown Pennsylvania, his nephew, Jim Farris of Portales, New Mexico and his best friend Darrell Darr. Louis was an...
Mike St. Bernard
August 8, 2022
Mike St. Bernard, age 48 of Monroe, MI, passed away August 8th, 2022. Mike was born December 19th, 1973 in Monroe, MI to John Michael St. Bernard and Sandra Ann (Doug) Krueger. He was a 1992 graduate of Monroe High School. Mike was an avid University of Michigan football fan and loyal to all of the Detroit sports teams....
Constance "Connie" Cavalcante
August 7, 2022
Constance "Connie" Cavalcante. Age 89 of Allen Park, MI. Passed away August 7, 2022. Loving Aunt of Terrie (Stan Croy) Meyers, Jeffrey (Geri) Meyers and Timothy (Michele) Meyers. Dear great Aunt of Cindy Croy, Michael (Heather) Croy, Andrew Meyers, Jessica Meyers and Lauren (Cameron) Martin. Great great Aunt of the late Madison, Emma, Olivia, Marcus, Lance and Caroline. Preceded...
Ida Francis Baker
August 7, 2022
Ida or as many knew her by “Mimi” was one of a kind. If you ask anyone that knew her it can be guaranteed that they would remember her door always being open, a pot of coffee made and her ready to talk. Not forgetting her moore menthol cigarette that she had close by. She was a night owl...
Chris Beri
August 6, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Chris' video tribute. Christopher Scott Beri from Taylor Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on August 6th, 2022, at the age of 58. Chris' is a loving husband, caring father, grandfather, friend and neighbor. Christopher is survived by his loving wife Deborah Beri; his daughters, Ashley Beri (JD Gray), Jaley Beri (Timothy DeBusk);...
Dewey Leon Mackens
August 5, 2022
Dewey Leon Mackens was a caring, loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away peacefully with family on the 5th of August 2022. Dewey was born to Herbert Staten and Lola Mackens on the family farm in Clarksville, Tennessee on the 27th of July 1937. The growing Mackens family later moved to Detroit to join in the opportunities...
Angela Marie Diponio Price
August 5, 2022
Price (DiPonio), Angela Marie. August 5, 2022. Age 34. Beloved wife of Nick. Loving mother of Layla and Hadlee. Dearest daughter of Louie and Regina. Dear sister of Nicole and Louie and her niece, Gianna. Loving granddaughter of Nona Lee DiPonio (the late Thomas). Preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Julia Formentin. Angela leaves to cherish her...
John Ronald Hawley
August 4, 2022
A video tribute will be added, please check back. John Ronald Hawley, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022 at the age of 81. John was married to the love of his life, Paula, for 56 years. He was the loving father of Paige Siakantaris and Kyle (Jennifer) Hawley. His grand daughters Marisa, Isabelle and Lillian were...
Robert Richard Harmer
August 4, 2022
Born in Rockwood, Robert was the son of Kenzie and Beatrice (Coon) Harmer. A high school graduate, he faithfully served our country in the United States Navy. Robert married the love of his life, Charlotte Putnam, on December 1,1962. He worked as a Union Plumber with Local 98 Detroit. Robert leaves to cherish his memory, Charlotte, his wife of...
Gail Larkins Eastom
August 3, 2022
Gail Larkins Eastom, age 79 of Woodhaven, MI, passed away peacefully at her home August 3rd, 2022 with her loving husband, Lyle and Sadie (her dog) by her side…as always! Gail was born April 10th, 1943 in Detroit, MI to the late Kenneth and Georgene Daniels. She is survived by her husband, Lyle Eastom and daughter, Heather Corsentino. Siblings...
Charles Joseph Pate
August 3, 2022
Charles Joseph Pate, of Taylor, passed away on August 3, 2022 at the age of 74. He was the loving husband of Lynda Pate for 58 years. Along with his wife, he is also survived by his children Charles (Debbie) Pate Jr., Dean (Pam) Pate, Holly Himick, and Jason Pate (Kassandra); grandchildren Chuck, the late Jeremy, Emily, the late...
Eric Thomas Garrison
August 2, 2022
Eric Thomas Garrison, of Woodhaven, passed away August 2, 2022. Loving father of Lynsey (Jermaine) and Brandon (Caitlin). Proud grandpa of Penelope, Henry and Baby Ernest. Cherished brother of Julie (Wade) Hatton, Kathy Garrison and Scott (Sue) Garrison. Son of Thomas and the late Shirley Garrison. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Amy Taylor, April Robinson, Jason...