OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Tyler Harrell-Burleson
June 6, 2021
Tyler Russell James Harrell-Burleson was born on June 4, 1998 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on June 7, 2021 at the age of 23; he was of Taylor. Beloved son of Richard Harrell, Jr. and the late Shandale Burleson-Drugach. Dearest brother of Haley and Zachary Burleson-Drugach. Cherished grandson of Diana and the late Richard Harrell, Melisa Mather and Mark...
Jeanette M. Ryska
June 6, 2021
Jeanette M. Ryska. Age 84 of Flat Rock. Passed away June 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Louis Ryska. Loving mother of Cindy (Richard) Salyers. Proud Grams of Christopher Salyers. Great Grams of Luke and Keira Salyers. Survived also by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Ruth Riedel and sisters Janet Mathews and...
Italia Sutton
June 5, 2021
Born in Monroe, Italia was the daughter of Alex and Anna (Dorozio) Ciacelli. She married the love of her life, Charles Sutton, on August 18, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death. Italia leaves to cherish her memory, her many nieces and nephews and her cat Tutu. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Osinski
June 5, 2021
Virginia Osinski, age 92 of Allen Park formerly of Detroit, passed away peacefully June 5th, 2021. Born May 23rd, 1929 in Detroit to the late John and Angeline Krakowiak. Loving wife of the late Jerome. Dear mother of Jerome (Ruth), Donald, Michael (Merlene), and the late Karen and David. She was a proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother...
Benjamin Eric Nadeau
June 5, 2021
Born in Monroe, Benjamin was the son of Daniel and Christine (Braden) Nadeau. A graduate of Jefferson High School, he married the love of his life, Erica Russeau, on July 7, 2003. He worked for Ford Motor Company for over 15 years, retiring in 2014. Benjamin enjoyed working on Demolition Derby cars. He was a member of the Oddfellows,...
John Leonard Hainbecher
June 5, 2021
To view John's video and service recording please click on the tribute wall above. John Leonard Hainbecher. Age 69 of Lake Michigan. Passed away June 5, 2021. Born February 8, 1952 to Leonard Hainbecher and Lillian (Monroe) Hiller. John graduated from Ecorse High School. He served in the U.S. Army stationed overseas, which he proudly served and was helicopter...
Joyce J. Jones
June 5, 2021
Joyce J. Jones, of Southgate, formerly of Detroit. Passed away June 5, 2021. Loving mother to the late Edward( Marilyn) and Marla (Matt). Beloved granny to Nicole and Joseph. Beloved sister to the late Mack and Sandra (Emmett). Dear aunt to Sarah (David), Emmett and Joseph. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Devere and Sarah Green. Joyce...
Chester Allen Barnes, Jr.
June 4, 2021
Born in Trenton, Chester was the son of Chester and Elizabeth (LaBelle) Barnes. Chester worked for the City of Trenton for over 35 years, retiring in 2010. Chester leaves to cherish his memory his children: Michael Barnes, Melanie Barnes, Thomas (Krista) Barnes and Brandon Barnes; grandchildren: Abigail, Ariell, Macy, Michael, Connor, Aubree and Bryleigh; as well as a sister...
Anthony Garcia
June 3, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view John Anthony's video tribute. John Anthony Garcia (Anthony) of Huron Township, formerly from Detroit, passed away on June 3, 2021. His death was sudden and unexpected. He is survived by his father, Richard Garcia; sisters Lisa Garcia, Lorrie Hodnicki (Mark Hodnicki), Andrea Garcia (Joesiah Jones); and brother David Garcia (Rebekah Garcia)....
Angelo Liberati
June 3, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Angelo's video tribute. Angelo Liberati, age 26 of Allen Park, MI, died June 3, 2021. He was the beloved son of Nina and Frank Liberati; brother of Nicolo and Antonio; and grandson of Richard and Florence Coleman and Tullio and Rose Liberati. He is survived by his parents, brothers, grandmother, cousins,...
Alfred "Big Daddy" Cantu
June 3, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Alfred's video tribute. Alfred “Big Daddy” Cantu, age 65 of Melvindale, passed away June 3rd, 2021. Loving father of Alisha (Ignacio) Rodriguez, Alfredo (Angie), and Jose (Ashley). Proud grandfather of Maricella, Selena, Anjelo, Little Fredo, Angel, Julissa, Allsion, and AJ. Alfred also leaves behind to cherish his memory siblings Lupe, Petra,...
Robert "Bob" Hollister
June 1, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Robert's memorial video. Robert James Hollister was born to Clarence and Bernadine (Brock) Hollister on February 8, 1937. He grew up on his parents’ farm in South Rockwood, attended St. Mary’s School in Rockwood and graduated from Airport High School, Carleton, in 1955. Bob worked at Coca Cola, Firestone, and Dodge and...
Teresa Wylene Sharbeneau
June 1, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Teresa's video tribute. Teresa Wylene Sharbeneau died June 1, 2021. Teresa was married to Herbert Sharbeneau they resided in Trenton. Teresa was born November 22, 1956. She was the eldest of 7 siblings. She was the loving mother to Floyd McLeod Smith III and Michelle Smith-Henson. She was an amazing Mamaw...
Georgia J. Raymond
May 31, 2021
Georgia J. Raymond, age 94 of Dearborn Heights, went home to be with her Savior on May 31st, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alfred C. Raymond. Dear mother of Ronald and Rhonda Raymond. Georgia was preceded in death by her siblings Charles Boise, Noble Boise, and Dorothy Muzinski. Georgia was a longtime and devoted member of Inter-City Baptist...
Nicholas J. Curto
May 30, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Nicholas’ video tribute. Nick Curto, age 83, died suddenly on May 30, 2021. Nick was born on June 25, 1937 to Angelo and Grace (Speziale) Curto in Hamilton, Ontario. He grew up in Toledo, Ohio and resided in Monroe, Michigan. Nick was the oldest of three children. He is survived by...
Charlotte E. Estheimer
May 29, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Charlotte's video tribute. Charlotte Elizabeth Estheimer Charlotte Windle Estheimer passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021. She was surrounded, loved, and cherished till the end by her dear children which was a great comfort to all. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister, she touched so many lives with her...
George W. Lavine, Jr.
May 29, 2021
Lavine, George W., Jr., age 89, May 29, 2021 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Gregory (Kathy) Lavigne, David (Joann) Lavine and Mark Lavine. Proud grandfather of Gregory, Marissa, Danielle, Brendon, Vincente, Joseph and Dani. Also survived by 2 sisters Virginia (Alfonso) Lombardi & Annamay (Chuck) Mechanco. Contributions in memory of George's life may be...
Terry Shepard
May 28, 2021
Born in Highland Park, Terry was the son of Samuel and Lorraine (Tyler) Shepard. He married the love of his life, Barbara Besler, on November 4, 1977. Terry worked as a Dispatcher in the trucking industry for many years, retiring in 2019. Terry leaves to cherish his memory, Barbara, his wife of the past 43 years; children: Crystal Shepard...
Joseph V. Robillard
May 27, 2021
Robillard, Joseph V., age 99, May 27, 2021 of Rockwood, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Alverta. Loving father of David Robillard, Judith (Dave) Berry, Barbara Robillard, Jeanne (Jim) Tritt, Jeffrey (Stacy) Robillard, Rodney Robillard and the late Randall Robillard. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Robillard was proud of his service to his country...