OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Robert Kerwin Gibson Ii (Bob)

Robert Kerwin Gibson Ii (Bob)

October 7, 2024

Robert Kerwin Gibson II, a Southgate Michigan resident, died at the age of 41 years on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Robert was known to most as Bob. His parents are Theresa Gibson and Bruce Fountain. Bob entered this world with a smile on his face on March 2, 1983 in Rogers City, Michigan. He became...

Barbara Galofaro

Barbara Galofaro

October 5, 2024

Barabara Galofaro, of Trenton for 61 years, passed away October 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Del Galofaro for 63 beautiful years. Loving mother of Gale (Jim) Nagy, Gary Galofaro, the late Carol Galofaro, James Galofaro, and Lawrence Galofaro. Beloved grandmother of Anthony Galofaro, Jacqueline Galofaro, Shannon Galofaro, Samuel Galofaro, Stephanie Galofaro, and Kimberly (Brian) Pelletier. Proud great...

Leslie E. Schmidtke

Leslie E. Schmidtke

October 4, 2024

Leslie Edmund Schmidtke, age 86 born and raised in Grosse Ile, passed away at his home on October 4, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Kathleen, of 39 years.

Loving dad to Leslie Jr. (Shelley), Lori (William) Lemanske, Lance (Brenda), and Lynne (Christopher) Smereka. Loving grandfather to...

Renae Boyer

Renae Boyer

October 3, 2024

Renae Boyer, age 64 of Flat Rock, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 3rd, 2024.

Renae was born August 25th, 1960 to the late Tommy and Ruby Sands. Loving wife of Randy. Dear mother of Erica (Jeremy) Shown, Scott (Nathalie) Boyer, and Haley Boyer. Also survived by her siblings Rick (Wendy) Sands, Russ...

Bishop Randell (Rondell) Fuson

Bishop Randell (Rondell) Fuson

October 2, 2024

Bishop Randell (Rondell) Fuson, of Riverview, passed away October 2, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Fuson. Loving father of Carrie (Tom) Bazner, Jonathan (Missy) Fuson, and Mary (Isaac) Flanery. Cherished grandfather of Allison (Zack), Isaac, Asher, Hannah, Nic, Josiah, Michael, Mira, and Ariel. Proud great grandfather of Jackson and Nathan. Dear brother of the late Jim, the...

Nita Welsh

Nita Welsh

October 1, 2024

Wynnita ‘Nita’ Joy Welsh went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 1st . She is survived by her loving husband Ron Welsh, as well as her children, Scot (Lori), Gary (Stacey), and son-in-love Tim (Hollie). She was preceded in death by her first husband Jack Westerbeek and daughter Valerie Burkhart. Nita also leaves behind...

Patricia  J.  Dickerson

Patricia J. Dickerson

October 1, 2024

Patricia J. Dickerson, age 80 of Carleton, formerly of Gibraltar, passed away Tuesday October 1st, 2024.

Patricia was born September 2nd, 1944 to the late Clifford and Jean Daly. Loving wife of Hazen Dickerson. Dear mother of Deborah (Brian) Block, Michael (Irene) Dickerson, and Ethel (Steve) Kabara. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Also...

James  Danny Peltier

James Danny Peltier

October 1, 2024

James D. Peltier, age 83 of Monroe, passed away October 1, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Born June 20, 1941 in Monroe, James was the son of Hudson and Elda (Aller) Peltier. A 1959 graduate of Monroe High School, he continued his education at Ferris State University as well as the University of Toledo. James married Patricia...

Olga J. Cronin

Olga J. Cronin

September 30, 2024

Olga J. Cronin, age 82 of Brownstown, passed away September 30, 2024.

Born August 8, 1942 in Detroit, Olga was the daughter of Edward and Olga (Balogh) Liszka. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married the love of her life, John Cronin in October of 1969. A dedicated homemaker, Olga was a member of St....

Bradley Stephen Davidson

Bradley Stephen Davidson

September 30, 2024

Brad Davidson was born on January 20, 1960. The son of George and Evelyn Davidson. Brad was brother to Jackie Wagoner (Larry), Janice Davidson, Denise Bailey, Thomas Davidson (Lynn), Alice Freismuth (Carl), Kenneth Davidson, and Mark Davidson.

Brad married Kristine (Petrick) on November 8, 1980. Brad and Kristine had three children, Matthew Davidson (Justina), Courtney...

Janice Sturgill

Janice Sturgill

September 29, 2024

Janice Lee Sturgill, 60, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly in her Allen Park home on September 29, 2024. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 40 years, Daniel L. Sturgill; two children, Daniel (Mary) Sturgill and Stephanie (Mario) Arredondo; and five cherished grandchildren: Evelyn, Derek, Emilee, Wyatt, and Lainey. Janice’s life was centered around her family,...

Marilyn Yvonne Booker

Marilyn Yvonne Booker

September 28, 2024

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Marilyn Yvonne Booker was born on May 3, 1935 in Tennessee and died on September 28, 2024 at the age of 89; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Douglas (Cathy) Booker, Janice (Leonard) Renier, Lori (the late Thomas) Bankovich...

Charles W. Heineman

Charles W. Heineman

September 28, 2024

Heineman, Charles of Trenton, Michigan, September 28, 2024, age 81. Son of the late George and Madeleine Heineman. Father of Ryan (Julie) Heineman and Karl (Ashley) Heineman. Loving grandfather to Nathan, Jacob, Luke and Harlow. Brother of Don Heineman. He was an active member within his church and proudly served in the United States Army. He was a faithful...

Kay J. Ralston

Kay J. Ralston

September 28, 2024

Kay Ralston, 88, of Grosse Ile, died September 28, 2024, at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital with her children and grandchildren by her side.

Kay was born and raised in River Rouge, MI, to the late Francis and Willamina Held. Growing up alongside two sisters (Gertrude and Loretta) and her brother (Frank), Kay spent her childhood...

Louis Junior Boes

Louis Junior Boes

September 28, 2024

Louis Junior Boes was called to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 28 with family by his side after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer disease.

A lifelong Maybee resident, born on April 3rd , 1935, he was the son of Louis and Edna (Murray) Boes. On August 20th , 1960 he married the love...

George Blas Escamilla

George Blas Escamilla

September 27, 2024

George Escamilla, age 83 of Wyandotte. Passed away September 27, 2024. Loving husband of Shari for 29 wonderful years. Loving father of Karen (Tim) Moore, Andrew (Dan Emerson) Escamilla, Sharon (Dave) Selewski. Beloved Stepfather of Sarah Ziemer, Andrew Ziemer, and Melanie Ziemer. Lovingly referred to as Papa George by his grandchildren Brian, Aaron, Hannah, Julia, Olivia, Jacob, Rebecca, Christopher,...

Kimberly Ann Falletich

Kimberly Ann Falletich

September 26, 2024

Kimberly Ann Falletich was born on January 6, 1966 in Trenton, Michigan and died on September 26, 2024 at Symphony Applewood in Woodhaven, Michigan, and the age of 58; she was of Gibraltar. Beloved sister of Russell Falletich (Suzanne Redman). Dearest aunt of Brendon Dean Falletich. Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents Lee Ann and Donald Fauser...

Richard Carl Werner

Richard Carl Werner

September 26, 2024

Richard Werner, (Dick) passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the age

of 90 while surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of Judith Werner. Loving father of Sandy

(John) Grettenberger. Proud grandfather of Paige (Colin McNally) Grettenberger, and Anna (Bryce)

Birchmeier.

Dick was...

Robbie N. Meyer

Robbie N. Meyer

September 25, 2024

Robbie N. Meyer, age 74, passed away September 25, 2024.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Robbie was the daughter of John and Martha (Guyse) Collins Sr. She worked as a Census Coordinator for Southshore Hospital for many years, retiring in 2011. A faithful member of Southpoint Community Christian Church in Trenton, Robbie cherished time with her family, especially...

Dinah Zavicar

Dinah Zavicar

September 23, 2024

Dinah Zavicar of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Jack Zavicar. Cherished mother of Jeff Zavicar and Greg (Kimberly) Zavicar. Loving grandmother of Erik (Amber), Lauren (Derek), and Megan. Caring great-grandmother of Olivia and Ben. Adored sister of Roger (Dorothy) Edwards. Dinah was preceded in death...