OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
James Joseph Davis
April 23, 2022
James Joseph Davis, of Southgate, formerly of Detroit, passed away April 23, 2022. Loving husband of Traci, for nine beautiful years. Cherished dad of Alyssa, Tiffany, James Jr., Richard, and Tyler. Proud grandpa of Liliana, Lukas, E.J., Michael, Ever-Lynn and Jasper. Godfather of Khalesei, D.J. and Garrett. Beloved brother of Diane (Tony), Sheri, the late Eugene Jr., Marion (Leo)...
Frank Dennis Stevens
April 23, 2022
Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, Frank was the son of Frank and Betty (Olsen) Stevens. He owned and operated the Double D Bar in Rockwood for the past 25 years. Frank enjoyed golfing. Frank in survived by two children: Rita Herhold and Dennis Stevens; 6 grandchildren 3 siblings: Danny Richards, Debbie Richards and Diane Lehr and his companion Landy May....
Martin F. Lizyness
April 22, 2022
Born in Detroit, Martin was the son of Martin and Vera (Buesnell) Lizyness. A graduate of Trenton High School, he married the love of his life, Helen Frey, on October 3, 1946. Sadly she preceded him in death October 19, 2020. Martin worked as a Cash Flow Analyst for DT&I and Grand Trunk Railroad until his retirement. He was...
Migdonio "Don" Jurado
April 22, 2022
Jurado, Migdonio “Don” of Woodhaven, MI passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Consolacion “Connie” Jurado. Loving father of the late Joel Jurado (Anna Lynn), Jeffrey (Marie) Jurado, Jennifer (Randy) Pomar, and Jocelyn “Joy” Jurado. Cherished papa Jada Jurado, Adela Jurado, Michael Jurado, and Parker Pomar. Dear brother of...
Elizabeth "Betty" Rajskub
April 22, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” Duffy Rajskub, age 77, of Trenton passed away surrounded by family in the early hours of April 22, 2022 following a years long cancer battle. Born Dec. 3, 1944 in Detroit, Betty was the youngest child of Frank Duffy and Kathleen Casey. Beloved wife of 59 years to Tony, cherished mother of Kathleen (Ian) Johns, Suzan Irmer...
Woodruff C. Clark
April 21, 2022
Woodruff C. Clark, age 83 of Grosse Ile, passed away on April 21, 2022. Woody was preceded in death by his father, William Clark, and his mother, Jane (Roberts) Clark, as well as many other family members and friends. Woody was a graduate of Grosse Ile High School, Class of 1956, he served in the U.S. Navy, and worked...
Juan Carlos Oyola
April 21, 2022
Juan Carlos Oyola. Age 40 of Detroit. Passed away April 21, 2022. Loving father of Juan Carlos, Arianna and Gabriella. Beloved son of Marie and Angel Oyola. Dear brother of Angel (Sylvia) Oyola, Samantha (Tony) Garcia and Anthony (Angel) Rivera. Dearest grandson of Irma. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews.
Lillian Annette Powers
April 21, 2022
Lillian was the daughter of Anthony and Barbara (Fabray) Maszatics. A graduate of Slocum High School, she married the love of her life, Melvin Powers, on November 17, 1956. Sadly he preceded her in death June 14, 2011. Lillian leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Annette (Joseph) Frebes; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; as well as two sisters:...
Paul Steve Beaubien
April 20, 2022
Paul Steve Beaubien, age 72, passed away peacefully April 20th, 2022. Born December 8th, 1949 in Detroit, to the late Nelson and Ruth Beaubien. Paul is survived by his siblings Patricia Pierzynowski of Southgate, Kathy (Larry) Suban of Trenton, Suzanne (the late Nelson) Eskridge of California, Audrey (Rick) Jamiel of Lincoln Park, Brian Beaubien of California, Joel (Kim) Beaubien...
Angelina Hope Jones
April 20, 2022
Angelina Hope Jones. Age 14 of Lincoln Park, MI. Passed away April 20, 2022. Beloved daughter of Heather Yike and Mack (Jayna) Jones III. Loving sister of Marissa Dean, Bryce Jones and Jaxon Jones. Dearest granddaughter of Mack (Rhonda) Jones, Edward (Billie Rae) Yike, Kimberly Marsh and Jayson (Dawn) Clark. Survived also by many loving Aunts, Uncles, cousins and...
Mary Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Gillum
April 20, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Liz’s video tribute Mary Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Gillum of Flat Rock, Michigan was born on March 2, 1946 in Middlesboro, Kentucky and went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2022 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of 48 years to Albert. Loving mom of Ada (Gary) Barrett,...
Dorothy "Doll" Hervieux
April 19, 2022
Dorothy “Doll” Hervieux, of Southgate, formerly of Allen Park, passed away April 19, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Dear mother of Patricia (Dave) Reinhold, Judy Wenzel, Suzanne Hervieux, and Jean (Terry) Tingle. Loving grandmother of Jacky Reinhold (Kevin Bailey), David (Marisa) Reinhold, Michael Wenzel, Matthew Wenzel (Shannon Murphy), Patrick Wenzel, Lauren (Charlie) Ferro and Alexander Tingle (Pablo...
Donald E. Brown, Sr.
April 18, 2022
Brown Sr., Donald of Gibraltar, MI passed away surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 70 years to Carol. Dearest father of Donald (Debra Mordt) Brown, Jr., Cynthia (Robert) Bruyette, Diane (Wayne) Brannan, Janice (James) Thiede, Phyllis (Matthew) Filipovitch, Richard Brown, and Carolyn (Michael) Davis. Cherished grandpa of twelve...
Clifton Wombles
April 18, 2022
Clifton Wombles, March 18, 1937 – April 18, 2022 Riverview, Michigan - Clifton Wombles, age 85, passed away on April 18, 2022. He was born in Baughman County, Kentucky on March 18, 1937 to the late Charles Wombles and Haley Wombles. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Doris Wombles. They met as teenagers and enjoyed...
Lula Fryer
April 17, 2022
Born in Clanton, Alabama, Lula was the daughter of Luther and Betty (Gray) Dennis. Lula leaves to cherish her memory two children: Nancy Fryer and Daniel Fryer; five grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; as well as a sister Elizabeth “Pat” Corn. Sadly she was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and 6 siblings.
James Wesley Bradley Ii
April 16, 2022
James Wesley Bradley II, 46 of Monroe died unexpectedly April 16, 2022 in his home. Born August 13, 1975 in Jackson Mi he was the son of James Wesley Bradley I and Patty Ann (Clair) Howard. He was passionate about music from singing, playing instruments, to writing hundreds of songs. He lived a simple life, and he loved his...
Nickolas James Gurtowsky
April 14, 2022
Gurtowsky, Nickolas James of Rockwood, MI passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the age of 28. Beloved son of Jimmie and Sheila Gurtowsky. Cherished fiance of Elizabeth Bennett and dearest father of Nova, Emelia, and Nadilyn. Sweet brother of Crystal, Mellissa (Benny( Dillon, Heather, Amber, Courtney, Ashley, and Haley (Mark) Owens. Loving uncle of many nieces and...
Barbara Rae Hamer
April 14, 2022
Barbara Rae Hamer. Age 72 of Rockwood. Passed away April 14, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert for 33 years. Loving mother of Robert Ethan (Cham) Allen, Kevin Allen and Jason (April) Allen. Proud grandma of Sadie (Keegan) Everson. Great grandma of Marley and Avery. Dear sister of Janet Horsley, Karen Coil, Ross (Diane) Thomson, Scott (Karen) Thomson, Kathy (Glenn)...
Steve Abdo
April 13, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view the recording of Steven's service. Steven George Abdo born on July 20, 1966 in Dearborn, Michigan to William and Patricia Abdo. Steve was a master of many skills, but nothing short of a great entertainer most of his life; he passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home in...