OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Santiago "Jimmy" Ibarra

Santiago "Jimmy" Ibarra

May 25, 2021

To view Jimmy's visitation video and funeral service please click on the tribute wall above. To view Jimmy's honor guard service please click on the link below in the obituary section. Santiago “Jimmy” Ibarra. Age 93 of Southgate. Passed away May 25, 2021. Beloved husband of Carmen for 67 years. Loving father of Elaine Coleman, Janet (the late Timothy)...

Catherine Theresa Loiacano

Catherine Theresa Loiacano

May 25, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Catherine's video tribute. Catherine Theresa Loiacano, age 86, May 25, 2021 of Riverview. Beloved wife to the late Joseph. Loving mother of Samuel (Mary Jo Lacey), the late Theresa Faasse, Marie (Gary) Wallis, Joseph (Jenn) and Nicolo (Lisa). Dearest grandmother of Jenni (Joey), Michael, Kyle, Derek (Nicole), the late Steven, Sarah,...

Rose  A.  Robinson

Rose A. Robinson

May 24, 2021

Rose A. Robinson, age 71, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away at home on May 24, 2021. She leaves behind her loving husband Huntley, and her sons Ryan and Christopher. Grammy also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Kaitlyn and Tyler. Rose was devoted to her family and her God. She spent her working life as a Nurse Practitioner involved in...

Edgar David O'Hara

Edgar David O'Hara

May 23, 2021

Age 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his home, surrounded by love. He was born August 9, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Eva (Bees) O’Hara. Edgar lived a life of service beginning with a two year tour in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a proud member of...

Leonard Bruce Macinnes, Sr.

Leonard Bruce Macinnes, Sr.

May 23, 2021

Click on Leonard's Tribute Wall above to view his video. Leonard Bruce MacInnes, Sr. was born on June 23, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 23, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 61; he was of Taylor. Beloved Husband of 41 years to Gail (nee: Camponelli). Loving Dad “Pops” and “Turd-Face” of Stephanie (Christopher)...

David M. Evans

David M. Evans

May 22, 2021

David M. Evans was born on October 9, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 22, 2021 at his home in Taylor at the age of 61. Dearest brother of Brian (Genny) Evans and the late Daniel Evans. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his mother...

Ronald E. Schuster

Ronald E. Schuster

May 22, 2021

Born in Wyandotte, Ronald was the son of Anthony and Mary (Scheu) Schuster. A graduate of Wyandotte High School, he faithfully served our country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy. Ronald married Carole Pearch on June 17, 1950. She preceded him in death June 26, 2015, after 60 years of marriage. A member of...

Gennie  Lin Volgyi

Gennie Lin Volgyi

May 21, 2021

Gennie Lin Volgyi, age 65 of Woodhaven, passed away May 21st, 2021. Born July 22, 1955 in Paris, TN to the late Marion and Elma Christopher. Loving wife of the late Karoly "Charlie". Dear sister of Gerry (Peggy) Christopher, Jackie Cronon, and Renee (David) Titus. She was the proud aunt of 7 and great aunt of 14. She will...

Winifred Marie Drotar

Winifred Marie Drotar

May 21, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Winifred's service recording. Winifred was born on January 12, 1926. She was married 51 years to Johann (Lucas) Drotar, who had passed away in 1996. Winifred had 11 children and was preceded in death by her brother Robert Coon, husband Johann Drotar, and three sons Lucas Drotar, Thomas Drotar and Douglas...

Michael R. Fraczek

Michael R. Fraczek

May 21, 2021

Michael R. Fraczek, of Brownstown, May 21, 2021. Loving husband to Jill. Beloved father to Lesley Gerke, Scott Fraczek; stepfather to Marty Sepluk and Laura Shields. Proud papa to Evan, Jacob, Dylan, Lucas, Lilli; Step papa to Audra, Renae, Gavin, Fiona and Jilly. Dear brother to John, Steven, Cathy, the late Jerry and Phillip. Michael is preceded in death...

Al Rigley

Al Rigley

May 21, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Al's video tribute. Al Rigley, age 88 of Wyandotte formerly of Rockwood, passed away May 21st, 2021. Loving husband of the late Carol. Dear father of Donna Russeau, Gail Smelcer, Carolyn Zdunczyk, Faye (Raymond) Karain, Wendy (Donald) Greer, the late Gary and Allan Jr. Proud grandfather of 11, great grandfather of...

James G. Edwards Jr.

James G. Edwards Jr.

May 21, 2021

James G. Edwards Jr., age of 84 of Taylor, MI. James was preceded in death by his brothers Samuel and Arthur (Ott) Edwards. Loving husband of Sue for 60 wonderful years. One of a kind father to Alan Edwards and Kelley (Brian) Henderson. Proud “Pa Jim” of Erik and Riley. Beloved brother of Grady (Charlotte) Edwards. He leaves behind...

Ralph Gonzalez

Ralph Gonzalez

May 20, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ralph's video tribute. Ralph Gonzalez, of Brownstown, 5/20/2021. Loving husband to Dolores for 50 years. Beloved dad to Patricia Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez, Miguel (Gloria) Gonzalez and Cameron Gonzales. Cherished grandpa to Daniel Matthew, Zachary, Daniel Miguel, Rachel, Veronica, Miguel, Gabriel and Emilio. Dear brother to Guadalupe, Juan, Anita, Joe and David....

Gloria Grace Kuhowski

Gloria Grace Kuhowski

May 19, 2021

Kuhowski, Gloria Grace., age 80, May 19, 2021 of Flat Rock, Michigan, formerly of Southwest Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Raymond (Kimberly) Kuhowski Jr., Cathryn (the late Kevin) James, Carolyn Kuhowski, Edward (Jennifer) Kuhowski and the late John Kuhowski. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Denise Kuhowski. Devoted grandmother of John, Joseph, the late Ronald, Jacklyn,...

Susanne  "Susi" Rejefski

Susanne "Susi" Rejefski

May 19, 2021

Southgate, MI – Susanne Rejefski (Susi) passed away on May 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Born October 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan. Susi was preceded in death by her parents Catherine (Bunny) and Willard Rejefski. Susi is survived by her sister Cathy (& Mickey) Weckesser, and Brothers Bill (& Linda) and Bob. Loving Aunt of Lynne (&...

Thomas F. Busby

Thomas F. Busby

May 18, 2021

Thomas F. Busby, age 77 of Lincoln Park and lifelong resident of the Downriver area, passed away May 18th, 2021. Born August 17, 1943 in Wyandotte to the late James and Marie Busby. Thomas was a graduate of Lincoln Park High School and an avid Detroit Tigers fan. After retirement, Thomas cherished his time volunteering at Henry Ford Wyandotte...

Mike Piazza

Mike Piazza

May 18, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Mike's video tribute. Mike Piazza, age 52 of Brownstown, MI. Loving father of Kaitlyn (Gianni), Darin and Joshua. Beloved son of Mary and the late Thomas. Loving brother of John. He also leaves behind his aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike was an avid outdoors men who loved to hunt, fish and...

Shanin Rae Davis

Shanin Rae Davis

May 18, 2021

Born in Monroe, Shanin was the daughter of James and Maryann (Gibson) Davis. Shanin worked as a Medical Assistant for Dr. John Kalenkiewicz for over 22 years, retiring in 2015. Shanin leaves to cherish her memory her children: Desire (Matthew) Minnich, Abbigail Guy, Aerianna Guy and Richard Guy; as well as five siblings: James (Bernadette) Davis Jr., David Davis,...

A. Joseph Brough, M.D.

A. Joseph Brough, M.D.

May 16, 2021

A. Joseph Brough, M.D. formerly of Grosse Ile, passed away May 16, 2021 at the age of 91. Loving husband to Mary Jo for 43 years. Loving father to Glen Frederick and the late Robert Joseph. Joseph loved the Boy Scouts and was involved with the boys of Troop 1261. He loved fishing, spending every year up North. He...

Paul "Pablito" Lawrence

Paul "Pablito" Lawrence

May 16, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Paul's video tribute and recording of Funeral Service October 2, 1967 – May 16, 2021 Paul Edward Lawrence, Jr., 53, of Allen Park, also known to those who love him, family and friends as “Pablito”, "Ponch" and "Slugger", was the proud and adoring father of Jade, Paige, Brinn Lawrence and Kayla...