OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Antonio Cervantes, Jr.
July 1, 2020
Cervantes, Antonio, Jr., age 60, July 1, 2020 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Robin. Loving father of Latonia (Ken) Herrman, and Antonio Cervantes, III. Proud grandfather of Emilio, Tyler, Amise and Christine. Also survived by his siblings Danny (Kathy) Cervantes, Elias Cervantes, Ray (Kychia) Cervantes and Maria Cervantes; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Preceded in death...
Margaret Swayze
June 30, 2020
Margaret Swayze, of South Rockwood, MI, passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late James C. Swayze. Beloved mother of James (Leslie) Swayze. Dear aunt and godmother of Jean (Dan) Smith, Michael (Laura) Swayze and Becky (Lance) Eicher. Loving sister to the late Betty Jean (Melvin) Swayze. Dear friend of Robert J....
Rachael Tiffanie Chester
June 30, 2020
Born in Dearborn, Rachael was the daughter of Paul and Cheri (Ordway) Chester. A 2008 graduate of Huron High School, Rachael enjoyed crafting, designing artwork to give as gifts to family and friends, she loved animals and was a member of the Kirby Church in Flat Rock. Rachael leaves to cherish her memory her parents Cheri (Alex) Roman; siblings:...
Yolanda Casanova
June 30, 2020
There will be no services. Contributions in memory of Yolanda's life may be made to Susan G. Komen to help end breast cancer.
William D. Merritt
June 29, 2020
William D. Merritt, age 62 of Wyandotte, passed away June 29th, 2020. Born August 29th, 1957 in Detroit, MI to the late Hiram and Mollie Merritt. Loving husband of Jayne. Dear father of Jacob (Sarah) Merritt. Beloved brother of David (Judy) Merritt, Hiram Lee (Sheila) Merritt, Barbara (Dan) Smith, Mary Gunter, and Nancy Albadani. Also survived by brother in...
James K. Wielkerwicz
June 29, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James Kenneth Wielkerwicz was born on October 1, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 29, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 59; he was born and raised in Detroit and was currently of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved father of Jennifer, Christie, Hollie and...
Ellis Miles Fryer, Sr.
June 28, 2020
Ellis Miles Fryer was born on May 10, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 28, 2020 at the age of 98; he was from Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia. Loving father of Ellis, Jr. Survived by his nieces and nephews as well as other loving family and friends. He was...
Socrates Sakelaris
June 28, 2020
Sakelaris, Socrates, age 70, June 28, 2020 of Lincoln Park, MI. Beloved son of the late Sam and Anastasia Sakelaris. Loving brother of Anna ( Jeffrey) Harrison. Also survived by his nephew Nicholas Harrison and his niece Angela Harrison. Contributions in memory of Socrates' life may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
James Carl Downs
June 28, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. Born in Wayne, Michigan, James was the son of Louis and Kathy (Erickson) Downs. James leaves to cherish his memory his son Dylan; a grandson Braxton Davis; girlfriend Denise Johnson; siblings William Sherwood, Michael (Kelly) Downs and Thomas (Marissa) Downs. Sadly he was preceded in death by his...
Nancy Clair Youngblood
June 28, 2020
Nancy C. Youngblood, age 92 passed away peacefully 28th of June 2020. Born to Clement B. and Martha Lewis, 29th of May 1928 in Sugar Notch, PA., she raised her 12 children in Trenton, MI. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Youngblood; sister, Muriel, brothers Robert and John; son Stephen, and daughter Clair Ann. She is survived...
Teresa Marie Mcadams-Lytle
June 27, 2020
Teresa Marie McAdams-Lytle. Age 64 of Wyandotte. Loving mother of David Michael Lett and Jessica (Jeff Miller) West-Boik. Proud grandmother of David Lett, Jr., Isaiah Boik, Jordan Boik, Noah Boik and Aaliyah Boik. Survived also by her one true love Robert Travis West. Dear sister of Scheryal (Brian) Valentine and Michael (Amy) McAdams. Preceded in death by her parents...
Roderick J. Socull
June 27, 2020
Roderick Joseph Socull , 81, of Allen Park, Mi. passed away on June 27, 2020 after a long battle with illness. Rod was a beloved husband, father, step father, grandfather, and step grandfather. Rod was born Feb 10 1939 in Ironwood, Mi. to Joseph & Susan (Gondek ) Socull. After Joseph's untimely passing. Susan eventually remarried and he was...
Marian M. Lessner
June 26, 2020
Marian M. Lessner. Age 107 of Trenton, formerly of Newport. Passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Grandmother of Mary (Bruce) Evans, Donald (Julie) Lessner, Margaret (Rick) St. Andre, Susan (Scott) Boesler and Timothy (Marysue) Lessner. Great grandmother of 20. Great great grandmother of 2. Marian was preceded in death by her son Donald G. Lessner, Sr. and her daughter-in-law...
Joseph Antonio Chirillo
June 25, 2020
Joseph Antonio Chirillo, age 85 of Southgate, MI. Loving husband of the late Lois for 64 wonderful years. Loving father of Kim (Mike), Mark, Karen (Ross), Karole (Eric), and Daniel (Angela). Dearest grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Marian and the late Lina.
Joseph Daniel Zapico
June 25, 2020
Joseph Daniel Zapico was born on August 29, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 25, 2020 at his home in Brownstown at the age of 68. Beloved dad of Alethea Leddy. Proud grandpa of Tiger-Lily Leddy. Also survived by his former spouse Michiko Zapico as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by...
Leslie Vizi
June 25, 2020
Leslie was born on June 2, 1929 in Hungary and died at his home in Dearborn on June 25, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 57 years to Maria (nee: Bedy). Loving dad of Suzanne (Thomas) Miller and Andrew (Nancy) Vizi. Proud grandpa of Hannah and Matthew. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Leslie...
Thomas T. Clemens
June 24, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Thomas' video tribute. Clemens, Thomas T. of New Boston, MI was born on August 2, 1952 in Wyandotte, Michigan to James and Dorothy (nee: Novack) Clemens and passed away on June 24, 2020 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital; he was surrounded by his wife and daughters. Cherished husband of 42 years...
Curt Marcum
June 24, 2020
Curt Marcum, age 83, born December 8, 1936 in Rosehill, VA and passed away June 24, 2020. Loving husband of the late Glenna. Beloved father of Misty (Jeremy) Rolfs. Dearest brother of Grant (Linda) Marcum and Marie Bellas. Proud dog papaw of Luna. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Marie A. Lindberg
June 23, 2020
Marie A. Lindberg, age 92 of Dearborn, formerly of Taylor for 50 years, passed away peacefully June 23, 2020. Born June 13, 1928 to the late Charles and Winefriede Edwards, Jr.. Loving wife of 43 years to the late Arnold J. Lindberg, Sr. Dear mother of Helena (Jim) Lynch, Ann Lindberg, Debbie (Jim) Morse, Arnie (Joanne) Lindberg, Jr., and...
Mary L. Hundley
June 22, 2020
Mary L. Hundley. Age 84 of Woodhaven. Passed away June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of Charles A. Hundley for 64 years. Loving mother of Pamela (Jay) Eide and Cheryl Hundley. Proud grandmother of Alan Hundley and Michael Hundley. Dear mother-in-law of Ruth Hundley. Preceded in death by her son Brian Hundley.