OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

November 19, 2022

Scott Scobie, age 45 of the Downriver area, passed away November 19th, 2022.

Born July 12th, 1977 in Dearborn, MI to Carolyn and the late Albert Scobie. Loving father of Destiny Scobie. Proud grandfather of Harper and Jaxson. Dear brother of Cheryl Lyons, Carol (Craig) Purdy, Shawna, the late...

November 19, 2022

Mahoney, Catherine

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Catherine Jean Mahoney, age 92, died peacefully at her residence at Samaritas Senior Living in Grand Rapids. Born on October 26, 1930 in Trenton, Michigan to Matthew and Lena Staniger. She was their firstborn and the oldest of six girls.

Cathy married Leonard Mahoney in 1949,...

November 19, 2022

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Karen Lemerand of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 64. Beloved mother of Ryan (Angela) Buice. Cherished life partner of Marty Kedzierski. Dearest grandma and nana of Jocelyn, Saige, Adam, and Lucy. Loving sister of Deborah (Tim)...

November 18, 2022

Louella Surber, age 80 of Monroe, passed away November 18, 2022, in her home.

Born March 6, 1942 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, Louella was the daughter of Tipp and Ethel (Butcher) Earls. She married the love of her life, James H. Surber on October 22, 1957. A dedicated homemaker she also had worked in the kitchen at...

November 17, 2022

Margaret J. Welsh, 93, of Allen Park, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, following a long illness. Margaret lived in Allen Park for most of her adult life in the same house on Sterling Avenue was a devoted housewife and mother to her son, Jim.

Margaret’s husband, James Senior, died in his 50s...

November 17, 2022

On Thursday November 17, 2022 Sandra Marie Meyer, loved by friends and family, passed away at the age of 75. Sandra was born on August 4, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts to John and Marie Meyer. Sandra worked for the automotive industry and had a passion for traveling, bingo and the over 50 club; she was an elected official for...

November 17, 2022

Gregory Lee Smith, age 33 of Waterford, MI, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022.

Loving and devoted son to Edward and Angela. Beloved brother to Ryan (Brenna) Smith. Loving uncle to Kailynne and Lennick. Devoted grandson to Maryellen Ghist and Barbara Smith. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Donald Ghist and...

November 16, 2022

Sally Vasquez Rodriguez was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 7, 1930.

She was predeceased by her parents, Felipe Vasquez and Maria Jesus Rodarte. She was a strong support to all of her siblings and loved them dearly; Manuel Rodarte, Josephine Gaitan, Phillip Vasquez, Helen Benavides, Gloria Manriquez, and Henry Vasquez, all deceased.

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