OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Raymond "Vernie" Livernois
July 26, 2021
Raymond "Vernie" Livernois. Age 70, of Lincoln Park. Passed away July 26, 2021. Loving brother of Michelle Livernois, Cynthia (Tim) Cassette and Michael (Kim) Livernois. Dearest Uncle of Lauren (Peter), Renee (Doug), Jackie (Jeff), Ryan (Fiance Christine), Ethan and Claire. Great Uncle of Luella, Evangeline, Enza, Findley and Lucy. Preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Luella Livernois...
Patrick David Bondy
July 26, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Patrick's video tribute. Patrick David Bondy. Age 30 of Vail, Colorado; Formerly of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved son of Bernard and Kellie Bondy. Loving brother of Bernie Jo (Steve) Marlowe, Michael (Lauren) Bondy, Sean (Amber) Bondy, and Brigette Bondy. Caring grandson of Frances Bondy and Bob and June Uroda. Cherished nephew...
Sylvia Kapelanski
July 25, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Sylvia's video tribute. Sylvia was born on December 31, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 25, 2021 at the age of 89; she was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Robert (Karen) Kapelanski, Deborah (the late Leonard) Chorian, Kenneth (Linda) Kapelanski and David (Karen)...
Elizabeth "Betty" Pritchett
July 23, 2021
Elizabeth Ellen Pritchett, age 87 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. Survived by and loving mother of Michael, Karen (Glenn) Bibee, Nancy (David) Cotter, Mary Beaubien, and longtime family friend Sharon Dean. Preceded in death by her dear husband Keith, cherished son Al and loving son in law Rich Beaubien, as...
Gerald R. Peffers Sr.
July 21, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Gerald's video tribute. Gerald R. Peffers, Sr. of Lincoln Park and Tucson Arizona. Loving husband to the late Mary Virginia Peffers. Proud dad to Gerald R. Peffers, Jr. (Lynne), Julie H. (David) Holly, and Philip R. (Carrie) Peffers. Grandpa to 11, great grandpa to 22 and great great grandpa to 10....
Elvera "Veda" Zavala
July 20, 2021
To view Elvera's memorial video, please click on the tribute wall above. Elvera “Veda” Zavala, of Detroit, passed away July 20, 2021. Life long companion to Tony. Dear daughter of Manuel and Dolores. Loving sister to Manuel, Cecelia (Cecil), Rocky (Kathy), Mario (Debbie Jenkins), Ray, Mary (Thomas), Michael and Lysa (Jason). Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. She...
Joseph T. Scheich
July 20, 2021
Joseph passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital surrounded by his family Born in Maybee, Joseph was the son of Joseph and Fern (Steffas) Scheich. He married the love of his life, Donna Lee Straub, on April 12, 1959. Joseph worked as a Hi-Lo Driver for General Motors for over 31 years. A faithful member...
Barbara E. Pringle
July 19, 2021
To view Barbara's memorial video, please click on the tribute wall above. Barbara E. Pringle. Age 90 of Trenton. Passed away July 19, 2021. Beloved wife of the late David Donald Pringle. Loving mother of Kathie (Shawn) Patterson, James (Karen) Barnett and Robert (Theresa) Barnett. Step mother of Linda (Patrick) Latcham, Michelle (William) Pringle-Bryson and the late Dianne Pringle....
Michael Joseph Laundry
July 18, 2021
Born in Alpena, Michael was the son of John and Rose (Kraft) Laundry. He married the love of his life, Cathy Atkari, on November 13, 1985. Michael worked Skilled Trades for Ford Motor Company for over 38 years, retiring in 2004. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, Cathy, his wife of the past 35 years; as well as two...
Barbara J. Click
July 17, 2021
Barbara Jean Click (nee Pruneau) passed away peacefully at her home in Trenton MI, on July 17th 2021, at the age of 72 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Albert C Click, her parents Edmond and Dorothy Pruneau, sisters Patricia Pruneau, Janette Dupuie, and brother Edmond Pruneau. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Theresa Dow (Michael),...
Thomas Bruce Smereka
July 17, 2021
Smereka, Thomas Bruce, July 17, age 58, of Grosse Ile, MI. Tom is survived by his mom Norma, brothers Billy and Tony, and sister Diane. Tom was preceded in death by his father William Sr. and his sister in law Jill. He was also loved by his nieces Lexi and Josie; nephews Jon (Sara) and Scott; his grandnephews Henry...
Edwin B. Zyskowski
July 16, 2021
Zyskowski, Edwin B., age 89 of Detroit, passed away July 16th, 2021. Born July 11th, 1932 in Detroit to the late Leon and Pauline. Loving husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Lori (Warren) Demarest, Terri, Sharon (Wayne) Earhart, Nancy (Pete) Zieba, and the late Mickey, Bruce, Steve, David, and Joe. Proud grandfather of 17 and great grandfather...
Douglas L. Coulter
July 16, 2021
Douglas L. Coulter, passed away July 16, 2021 of Riverview. Loving husband to Donna. Proud father of Josh and Lauren. Dear brother of Karen, Christopher and Greg. Cherished son to Noel and Phyllis Coulter. Beloved son-in-law to Simon Williams. Douglas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for many years as a carrier for...
Nick Rathbone
July 14, 2021
“Mopar Nick” Rathbone, age 53 of SW Detroit, passed away July 14th, 2021. Born November 3rd, 1967 in Dearborn to Bertha and the late Walter. Loving husband of Monique. Dear father of Nickey (Zeldie) Rathbone and Dominique (Bernard) Rathbone. Very proud grandfather of Aaron and Nickey Ray. Also survived by siblings Rosetta, Ricky, Mickey, Wallie, Duke, and step dad...
Delila "Lila" Phillips
July 12, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Lila's memorial video. Delila “Lila” Phillips, age 89 of Southgate, passed away peacefully July 12th, 2021. Born February 26th, 1932 to the late Thomas and Rose Perkins. Loving mother of Thomas (Andrea) Phillips, Karen (Thomas) Mettes, Steve (Dawn) Phillips, Jeff (Dawn) Phillips, Kara Phillips, and Carole (Dave) Cogar. Proud Nonnie of Mindy,...
Michael Brancheau
July 12, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute. Born in Trenton, Michael was the son of Arthur and Suzanne (Sylvester) Brancheau. A 2012 graduate of Jefferson High School, he then received his N.U.E.T. degree from Monroe County Community College. Michael worked a Non Licensed Nuclear Operator at Detroit Edison Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant. He was...
Dolores Marie Jean
July 12, 2021
Dolores Marie Jean, age 81 of Rockwood; Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. Beloved wife of 61 years to Ferdinand Jean. Loving mother of Gregory (JoAnn) Jean, Lisa (the late John) Gutenschwager, and the late Robert Allen Jean. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Nikki), Terra (Bradley), Kenneth (Melisa), and Angela (Christopher). Caring great-grandmother of Rowen, Gavin, Riley, Mackenzie, John,...
George L. Bletsas, D.D.S.
July 12, 2021
George L. Bletsas, D.D.S., of Grosse Ile, passed away July 12, 2021. Loving husband of Estelle for 58 years. Proud father of Marina nee: Bletsas (Chris) Emde and Charles (Mary Beth) Bletsas. Loving grandfather of Bianca Emde, Alex Emde, Courtney Emde, Claire Bletsas and J.B. Bletsas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonidas and Bertha Bletsas and...
Kathy M. Johnson
July 11, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kathy's video tribute. Kathy M. Johnson. Age 65 of Gibralter, MI. Beloved mother of Meaghan Boggs and Eric (Kadey) Johnson. Loving Grammy of Grace. Dear sister of Raymond (Susan) Kelly and Cheri (Brett) Rosenbrook. Loving aunt to many. Kathy was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer Lynn Streling, her former...
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Brown
July 9, 2021
Brown, Dorothy Mae “Dottie”. Age 93 of Woodhaven. Passed away July 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roy E. Brown. Loving mother of Thomas R. (Cheryl) Brown, Cynthia (the late Gary) Taylor and James (Mindy) Brown. Proud grandma of Michelle Martin, Kelly Brown, Matthew Taylor and Zachary Taylor. Great grandma of Emma, Katelyn, Zoe, Noah, Eva and Belicia....