OBITUARIES

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Marilyn Elizabeth Vanwallaghen

Marilyn Elizabeth Vanwallaghen

December 29, 2020

Marilyn Elizabeth VanWallaghen, of Brownstown, passed away December 29, 2020. Loving wife to the late Donald Dee VanWallaghen. Beloved mother to David (Brenda) and Scott. Dear grandma to Donald (Julie) VanWallaghen, Alex VanWallaghen and Ryan (Madeline) VanWallaghen. Cherished great grandma to Kinsley VanWallaghen and Blake. Marilyn was a proud volunteer for over 20 years at Children’s Hospital of Michigan....

William C. Benjamin

William C. Benjamin

December 29, 2020

William C. Benjamin, age 93 of Woodhaven, MI. Loving husband of the late Jean. Loving father of William Benjamin Jr. and Carol (Ted) Campau. Dearest grandpa of Lisa (Jeffrey) See, Frederic Campau and great grandpa of Benjamin Leonard See. Memorial Contributions in honor of William may be made directly to the American Cancer Society.

James F. Bentley

James F. Bentley

December 28, 2020

James F. Bentley formerly of Coffeyville passed away at the age of 90 with family near his side on December 28, 2020 in Woodhaven Michigan. James was born on May 7, 1930 in Ethridge, Tennessee to Richard and Mamie (Cook) Bentley. After the passing of his Dad, he was raised by his Grandpa and Grandma Bentley. James grew up...

Charles George Allen

Charles George Allen

December 28, 2020

Charles George Allen, age 90 of Monroe, passed away December 28, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born June 13, 1930 in Monroe, Charles was the son of George and Lorna Allen. Charles worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Post Office. Charles is survived by a sister Janet Scott as well as 2 nephews and 1...

Kathleen Ann Poupard-Reaume

Kathleen Ann Poupard-Reaume

December 28, 2020

Kathleen Ann Poupard-Reaume, age 68 of Carleton, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born January, 11, 1952 in Monroe, Kathleen was the daughter of Harvey and Irma (Schmelz) Poupard Jr. A 1970 graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, James Reaume, on September 23, 2005. Kathleen worked as a...

Nancy G. Karmazin

Nancy G. Karmazin

December 28, 2020

Nancy G. Karmazin, age 87, of Grosse Ile, Michigan died peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2020 following a short battle with COVID-19. She was attempting rehabilitation from a prior illness at an assisted living facility in Clinton Township, Michigan during the time of her death. Nancy was a 59 year resident of Grosse Ile who had strong...

Michael G.  Patrick

Michael G. Patrick

December 28, 2020

Michael G. Patrick died on December 28, 2020 at the age of 57; he was of Trenton. Beloved son of Rita Patrick and the late George R. Patrick. Cherished brother of Mary (Daniel) Miller, Robert Patrick (Kathy Arnold) and Julie Patrick. Proud uncle of Sarah (Brent) Hoffman, Lauren Patrick (Cody Hill) and Callie Miller. Also survived by his aunts,...

Valentine Krawczyk

Valentine Krawczyk

December 28, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Valentine's video tribute. Valentine Krawczyk, age 63 of Allen Park, passed away Monday December 28, 2020. Born October 31, 1957 in Detroit, to the late Valentine J. and Connie (nee Dembinski) Krawczyk. A graduate of Fordson High School, he received degrees from the University of Michigan- Dearborn and Wayne State University....

Jon Anthony Bozich

Jon Anthony Bozich

December 27, 2020

Jon Anthony Bozich, of Dearborn, passed away December 27th after his valiant battle with cancer. Adoring and loving husband to Kendra. Committed father to Jared, Camden, and Leighton. Cherished son to Jon R. Bozich and Deborah (McCullough). Loyal brother to Danielle. Jon is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. He leaves behind his brothers and sisters...

John D. Fitzpatrick

John D. Fitzpatrick

December 26, 2020

John Denis Fitzpatrick, age 69, passed away on December 26, 2020 in his daughter’s home in Hampstead, North Carolina. John was born on August 22nd, 1951 to Timothy James and Kathleen Marie (Dennehy) Fitzpatrick. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Grade School and Cardinal Stritch High School. He was married on April 7, 1972 to Joanne Marie Tscherne at...

Douglas E. Finan

Douglas E. Finan

December 25, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Douglas' video tribute. Douglas E. Finan, age 78 of Taylor, MI. Loving husband of the late Beverly. Loving father of Linda Gall, Kimberly (Gary) Dotson, Kathy (John) Young, the late Michael Schneider, Douglas (Edie) Schneider, John Schneider, the late David Schneider, and Ricky Schneider. Dearest grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Emery E. Suveges

Emery E. Suveges

December 25, 2020

Emery E. Suveges was born on May 12, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 25, 2020 at his home in Allen Park at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Sonya (nee: Baugher). Loving father of Steve (Tonya) Suveges and Dave Suveges. Also survived by other family and friends. He was preceded in death by...

James Ellenburg

James Ellenburg

December 25, 2020

It is with great sadness to announce on the morning of December 25th, James “Bones” Ellenburg, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Taylor, MI at the age of 79. James was born in Pineville, Kentucky on March 10th, 1941, to Otis and Mae Ellenburg. He moved to Detroit, MI where he met the...

James T. Costello

James T. Costello

December 25, 2020

Costello, James T., age 66 of Flat Rock formerly of Dearborn, passed away December 25, 2020. Born August 4, 1954 to Patricia and the late James F. Costello. Loving husband of Debra. Dear father of Kaitlin (Vincent) Barazsu and Kelly (Justin Pletzke) Costello. Proud and loving grandfather of Violet, Gabriel, and Grace. Also survived by his siblings Cathy (Peter...

Don B. Hill

Don B. Hill

December 24, 2020

Hill, Don B. Dec 24, Age 95, of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Patience. Dear father of David (Beth) and the lates Carol Ryan and Katheron Hill. Dearest grand father of Heather Hill.

Bronson Curtis  Kuhn

Bronson Curtis Kuhn

December 23, 2020

Bronson Curtis Kuhn. Age 25 of Trenton. Passed away December 23, 2020. Beloved son of Rudolph (Diana L. Layne) Kuhn and Eileen (Rick) Elrod. Loving brother of Brianna Nicole Kuhn. Dearest grandson of Anne Townley. Survived also by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by sister Amber Rose Kuhn and grandparents.

Jean  R. Guertin

Jean R. Guertin

December 23, 2020

Jean R. Guertin went to see the face of God on her birthday December 23, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends and had just celebrated her birthday with cake, candles and songs from her loving children, grandchildren and great-granddaughters. She was a long-time resident of Allen Park, Michigan and moved to Bradenton, Florida...

Michael F. Murphy

Michael F. Murphy

December 23, 2020

Michael F. Murphy was born on May 12, 1951, in Detroit and died on December 23, 2020. Michael was raised in Detroit in the Warrendale community, and graduated from Cody High School. He worked his way through Wayne State University and University of Detroit Law School. He began his legal career at Wayne County Corporation Counsel, moved on to...

Earl P. "Phil" Horn

Earl P. "Phil" Horn

December 22, 2020

Earl P. “Phil” Horn, of Trenton, passed away December 22, 2020. Beloved husband to the late Joan A. Horn. Dear father to Dennis (Wanda) Gudith, Pamela (Dave) Tarjeft, Renee (Tom) Gibbons, Valerie Gudith, Scott Gudith, Leia (Mike) Horton and the late Brian Gudith. Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Phil to Wounded Warrior Project.

Patricia  A. Andrews

Patricia A. Andrews

December 22, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Patricia's video tribute. Andrews, Patricia A. Dec 22, age 83 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Dear mother of Sandra, Christopher (Tracey) and Jennifer. Dearest grandmother of Alexandra, Alison and Alyssa. Also survived by her sister Judith McKay. Esteemed Editor Neal Rubin prepared this obituary for Pat Andrews, whose...