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David "Big Dawg" Shefferly
January 13, 2021
David “Big Dawg” Shefferly, age 71 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born January 17, 1949 in Detroit, David was the son of Walter and Helen (Robinson) Shefferly. A graduate of Cherry Hill High School, he married the love of his life, Betty Jean Scott, August 11, 1988. Sadly she preceded him...
Robert Patrick Saenz
January 13, 2021
Saenz, Robert Patrick. Age 85. January 13, 2021 of Grand Rapids, MI and formerly of Detroit, MI. Cherished dad of Alicia Curtiss (Chris Brauer) and Sara Saenz. Proud grandpa and papa of Lauren, Nichole, Carlee, Christian, Isabelle and Anthony L. Sprague. Dearest brother of Rudolph (Fran), Gilbert and Alice (Vic). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Robert’s...
Ernest Gronda
January 13, 2021
Ernest Edward Gronda Jr. of Grosse Ile was born on December the 15th 1945 in Trenton, Michigan to Ernest Edward Gronda and Teresa Marie Gronda (Tuttle) and died on January the 13th 2021 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore, New York at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Evanell Marie Gronda (Robinson), loving father to Raven...
Pat Delaney
January 12, 2021
Pat was born on November 10, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 12, 2021 at the age of 69; he was of Lincoln Park. Cherished son of Mary Ann (nee: Hunsanger) Delaney and the late William Dennis Delaney. Dearest brother of Cathleen (Larry) Prince, William Delaney and the late Kevin Delaney. Also survived by his nieces, nephews,...
Vicki Lynn Lymond
January 12, 2021
Vicki Lynn Lymond, age 67 of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born in Monroe, Vicki was the daughter of Russell and Annie “Frances” (Kasperek) Yost. A graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life, Ronald Lymond, July 3, 1984. Vicki was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She...
Nancy S. Tuinier
January 12, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Nancy's memorial video. Nancy S. Tuinier, age 86 of Grosse Ile, MI. Loving wife of the late Edward Tuinier. Beloved mother of Jim (Jodi) Tuinier, Bill (Sue) Tuinier, Joy Bonamici and Jerry (Kris) Tuinier. Dearest grandma of Brittany, Kyle, Courtney, Rebecca, Maddie, Jennifer, Christine, Nicholas and great grandma of Chandler, Riley and...
Lyle Leroy Priest
January 12, 2021
Lyle Leroy Priest, age 71, of Lincoln Park passed away on January 12, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 49 years, Edna Priest as well as his three children, Mark Priest, Robert Priest and Ada (John) Thomas. Lyle was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Marguerite D. Davidson
January 11, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Marguerite's video tribute and service recording. Marguerite Delores Davidson, age 63, of Allen Park, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021. Marguerite graduated from Cody High School and shortly thereafter became a long term resident of Allen Park. She was a dedicated and hard worker for several years...
Joshua D. Hammons
January 10, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Joshua's memorial video. Joshua D. Hammons, age 41 of Gibraltar, MI formerly of Lincoln Park, MI. Cherished husband of Krysten. Loving father of Robert, Andrew and Vivian. Dearest son of William and Barbara Hammons. He is survived by his brothers Joe (Kari), Dave (Amy), Jonathan (Jurga), and Jeremiah. He also leaves behind...
Bruce Lampton
January 10, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to vie Bruce's memorial video. Bruce Lampton, of Romulus, passed away January 10, 2021. Loving husband to Carlla, on January 19th they will have been married for 26 wonderful years. Beloved dad to Leighann (Damian) Frederick and Brian (Kathy) Chambers. Dear Papa to Michaleigh, Lillian, Stella, Caicey and Nicolas. Bruce is survived by his...
Thomas J. Gajewski
January 10, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Gajewski, of Brownstown, formerly of Woodhaven and Wyandotte, passed away January 10, 2021. Beloved Husband to the late Frances Lentine and the late Vickie Kauffman. Loving Dad to Deborah (Don) VanHemel, Lynn (Mark) Arturi, Pam (Jeff) Cunningham and Jill (Ryan) Quinn. Proud Papa to Kelsey and Mallory VanHemel, Alec, Evan and Aaron Arturi, Gabrielle Davis, Madeleine...
Ronald J. Brilla
January 9, 2021
Brilla, Ronald J., age 79, January 9, 2021 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Delores. Loving father of Tony (Renee) Brilla and Joseph Brilla. Proud grandfather of Kristin, Anthony (Kayla) and Nicholas.
Paula Smeltzer
January 8, 2021
Our beloved wife, daughter, niece, cousin, sister-in-law, teacher, friend, and loyal Spartan, Paula Jo Smeltzer passed away suddenly on Friday, January 8, 2021. God’s angel with wings tipped in Spartan Green came to welcome Paula to the only place she might find more beautiful than the Banks of the Red Cedar. Paula was born in Toledo, Ohio on August...
Christine Marie Edison
January 8, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Christine's memorial video. Edison, Christine Marie age 75, of Southgate, beloved mother of Kayla, loving aunt of Kimberly and Joe, and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Loving sister of the late Joanna Steffke. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.
Ruth O'Brien
January 7, 2021
O’Brien, Ruth, Trenton, Michigan. Our loving wife, mother and Nana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 97. Ruth was born on September 26, 1923 in Ashland, Kentucky, daughter of the late William and Dulcie (Roark) Reynolds. Ruth was the eldest child of seven, and helped raise her younger...
Anna Augusta Spangler
January 7, 2021
Anna Augusta Spangler, 89, of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away on January 7, 2021. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Ross Spangler. Anna was the loving mother of Jerry (Debbie) Michalak, Jean (Henry) Mallia, Judy Ward, Janay (Robert) Buzzie and the late Joette Couture. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. She is also survived by...
Allison Killian
January 7, 2021
Allison Killian, age 29 of Taylor, MI. Loving mother of Zoey Winn. Beloved daughter of Cathy and the late John Killian. Dearest sister of Kyle Doede and Nick Killian. She also leaves behind her loving niece and nephew Karson and Ella-Mae Killian. Memorial contributions in honor of Allison may be made directly to the family.
Elma Campos Garcia
January 7, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Elma's memorial video. Born in Cerralvo, Mexico, Elma was the daughter of Ignacio and Socorro (Garcia) Campos. Elma worked as a Data Processor for AT&T for over 35 years, retiring in 2010. Elma leaves to cherish her memory her sisters: Enna Campos, Elvia (Roberto) Martinez and Mayra (Pedro) Zamora; as well as...
Linda C. King
January 7, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Linda's memorial video. Linda C. King, of Taylor, MI, passed away January 7, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Thomas R. King, and her children; Stephen E Smith (Rachael), Kelly S Smith (James), and Tammy L Ward. Linda is also survived by one sister, Donna Jean Wolf, 8...
Paul Cannatella
January 7, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Paul's memorial video. Cannatella, Paul, age 84, January 7, 2021 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Marietta. Loving father of Margaret Biernat, Amy Cannatella, Paula Cannatella, Tony (Tara) Cannatella, Victor (Regina) Keathley, Valerie (Terry) Thompson. Also survived by his grandchildren Stephen, Randy, Julia, T.j., Desireé, Jaeden, Brady and Alex; his great...
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