OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Alan F. Rodgers Iii

Alan F. Rodgers Iii

October 24, 2024

Rodgers III, Alan F. October 24, 2024. Age 16, of Taylor.  Beloved son of Alan and Alyssa.  Dear brother of Amelia.  Dearest grandson of Jodie Fite, Alan Rodgers Sr, Elizabeth Sevilla, the late Archie Blevins Jr.  Great grandson of Glenda Craft, Sue Sevilla, Ben Sevilla, Archie (Cynthia) Blevins, Lester (Brenda) Craft.  Alan is survived by his Uncles...

Miriam Johnson

Miriam Johnson

October 23, 2024

Miriam (Mary) Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 18, 1963, to Edwin (late) and Lucille Cook.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, she was received by the Lord with open arms into His kingdom on October 23, 2024, at the age of 61. She was the heart and soul of her family,...

Robert Elliott Smith

Robert Elliott Smith

October 23, 2024

Robert Elliott Smith was born on July 16, 1984 in Trenton, Michigan and passed away on October 23, 2024 at the age of 40; he was of Wyandotte. Loved husband of Jenna Marie Smith. Proud dad of Elliott James Smith and Clarence Lee Smith. Also survived by other loving family and friends. He will be missed by the family...

Edward A. Alice

Edward A. Alice

October 23, 2024

Edward Anthony Alice, age 95, born September 26th, 1929, passed into heaven on October 23, 2024.

He was the husband of Margarie Ellen Alice, who is he now joined with togther for eternity. Both are survived by his sons Edward, Paul (Lynn), Kenneth, Mark (Debbie), and his daughter, Joanne. Sadly, he was preceded in death...

Ron Hudson

Ron Hudson

October 23, 2024

Ron Hudson, age 75 of Brownstown Twp., passed away October 23rd, 2024.

Ron was born January 17th, 1949 in Detroit, MI to the late George and Yvonne Hudson. Loving husband of Arlene. Dear father of Sara (Kyle) Shimizu and Allison (Ryan) Youngs. Proud grandfather of Spencer, Emma, Bree, Cole, and Ella. Also survived...

James Richard  Vick

James Richard Vick

October 23, 2024

James Richard Vick was born December 16th 1945, to parents Willard and Marie (Pfeiffle) in Trenton MI.

He was raised with his older sister Carol Ann, and his older brother Paul, and surrounded by loving family members his entire life. He often told stories about Christmas, thanksgiving, and family get togethers with warmth and fondness. He married...

John Belamaric

John Belamaric

October 22, 2024

Dr. John Belamaric

August 28, 1934 – October 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. John Belamaric, a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and physician, who peacefully left us on October 22nd, 2024 at the age of 90. Born on August 28, 1934, Dr. Belamaric lived a...

Robert E. Ando

Robert E. Ando

October 22, 2024

Robert Edward Ando, “Bob” grew up in Detroit with his late Mom (Helen), Dad (Gabriel) and brother, Richard.

After graduating high school. He was drafted into the US Army and served in the Vietnam war as a private, working in construction.

After the war, he started a long career at DTE as an...

Andrew C. Mccomber

Andrew C. Mccomber

October 22, 2024

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Andrew was born on May 9, 1938 in Kahnawake Quebec and passed away on October 22, 2024 at the age of 86; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of 66 years to Gerry. Loving dad of Wayne (Nancy), Kareen (Randy) and Craig (Kellie). Proud grandpa of...

Mark Joseph Hodnicki

Mark Joseph Hodnicki

October 21, 2024

Born in Wyandotte, Mark was the son of Joseph Stanley Hodnicki and Rose Marie (Wrobelski) Hodnicki. A graduate of Aquinas High School, he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Edward C. Levy Co. for over 47 years. Mark married the love of his life, Lorrie Garcia, on December 12, 2002 after being together for 11 years. He was...

Virginia Helen  Rolling

Virginia Helen Rolling

October 21, 2024

Virginia Helen Rolling of Trenton was born on July 25, 1933, and died on October 21, 2024, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Richard “Red”. Loving mother of Teresa (Tom) Feeney, Kathie (Ted) Sauter, Michael (Vickie), David (Tammy), Mark (Ruth), Maureen (Greg) Starry, Tim (Erin), the late Colleen and the late Mary. Dearest grandma of...

Dr. Norman Joseph Shamus

Dr. Norman Joseph Shamus

October 20, 2024

Dr. Norman J. Shamus, 86, of Grosse Ile died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wyandotte after a brief illness.

Born Jan. 15, 1938, to Joseph and Frances (née Lewandowski) Shamus, he grew up on Indiana Street on Detroit’s west side. An only child, he attended St. Luke’s Grade School and graduated from Holy...

Elaine Wolfe

Elaine Wolfe

October 19, 2024

Elaine Sophie Wolfe, age 81, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on October 19, 2024. She was born on

October 24, 1942 to the late Casimer and Jeanette Lenard. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62

years, Jerome Wolfe. Elaine is the loving mother to Debora (Patrick) Heaney and the late Jeffrey Curtis

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John Podlewski

John Podlewski

October 19, 2024

John Posleski, age 80 of Southfield, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Evelyn, of 52 years.

Loving father to Christopher (Cari) and Tim. Cherished grandfather ot Kayla, Bethany, Lauren, Ethan, and Hunter.

John was a medical technologist for 45 years with the DMC....

David F. Brushaber

David F. Brushaber

October 18, 2024

David Frederick Brushaber, 83, of Trenton, Michigan passed away October 18, 2024. He was born on

January 21, 1941 in Temperance, Michigan to the late Theodore and Esther Brushaber. David is survived

by his wife Dolores, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

David’s wishes were to be cremated, a memorial will...

Billie Jean Cosby-Rugenski Iii

Billie Jean Cosby-Rugenski Iii

October 18, 2024

Born in Monroe, Billie was the son of Billie Jean and Georgia (Nixon) Cosby II. He married the love of his life, Aaron Rugenski, on August 20, 2016. Billie worked for Knopf International Moving Company. He enjoyed writing, rescuing animals and binge-watching television series, but his most treasured times were those spent with his family.

Billie leaves...

Joshua Hadad

Joshua Hadad

October 18, 2024

Joshua Richard David Hadad, age 27, of Trenton, Michigan passed away October 18, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1997 in Boston, Massachusetts. Joshua is the beloved son of Ruth Hadad, dearest nephew of Sammi Hadad and David Hadad, and cherished grandson of Shirley Hadad.

Joshua was a kind person with a wry sense...

Philip F. Drum

Philip F. Drum

October 17, 2024

Phillip Frank Drum, age 92 of Downriver, passed away on October 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Fran, of 65 years.

Loving dad to Daniel Drum, late Kay Drum, and Marty (Kelly) Drum. Cherished grandpa to Oliver (Kay), Sarah, Jordan, Ryan, and Jennifer (Jason). He was also well loved by his...

Marla  J.  Zebarah

Marla J. Zebarah

October 16, 2024

Marla J. Zebarah of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 69. Beloved mom of Lisa (Dan Urson and Ian Shears) and David Zebarah. Cherished grammy of Eliana Urson-Shears. Loving sister of Dave (Dawn) Hillebrandt and sister-in-law of Cheryl (Mark) Zelek. Marla was preceded in death by her husband Dan, and her...

Robert G. Sharp

Robert G. Sharp

October 16, 2024

SHARP, Robert Glenn

September 20, 1953 - October 16, 2024

Robert Glenn Sharp, 71, of Woodhaven, Michigan, passed away on October 16, 2024, peacefully with his wife and three daughters at his side. It was a sunny afternoon with a view of the blue sky over the...