OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Leo Jerry Lavoie

Leo Jerry Lavoie

January 9, 2020

Leo Jerry LaVoie, age 77 of Trenton, Michigan. January 9, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Orpha and his sister Nancy. Jerry survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia; His children Lori (Steve) Frey, Edward LaVoie and David LaVoie; his grandkids Kathryn Frey, Jaclyn (Brett) Walker, Rebecca Frey, Hannah LaVoie, Abigail LaVoie, Sarah LaVoie, Rachael...

Ubaldo Rocco Lucchese

Ubaldo Rocco Lucchese

January 9, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ubaldo's video tribute. Lucchese, Ubaldo Rocco, age 89 of Trenton. Loving husband of Teresa for 47 years. Loving father of Denise Iaconelli, Viviane (Achille) DiPoce, Marysa Purton, and the late John Lucchese. Beloved nonno of Gianni (Kaitlyn) DiPoce and Davide DiPoce. Dearest brother of Ida Rocca, Neda Ballarin, Maria D’Andrea, and...

Gerald Post

Gerald Post

January 9, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Gerald's video tribute. Post, Gerald; age 84; of Allen Park; passed away January 9, 2020. Loving husband of the late Lillian for 62 years. Beloved father of David (Lori), Ken (Judy), and Robert (Susan). Cherished grandfather to Anna, Brenden, Tyler, Adam, Jonathan (Jamie), Alexis (Bill), Alison (Joshua), and Shelby (Jerome). Dearest...

Leonard R. Venier, Sr.

Leonard R. Venier, Sr.

January 9, 2020

Venier Sr., Leonard R., age 92 of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully January 9, 2020. Born in Wyandotte, MI August 18, 1927 to the late Russell and Grace (Van Wasshenova) Venier. He married the late Donna Lizyness August 31, 1946. Together they had 4 children Donna J. (Bob) VanDeCar, Linda (Jim) Laurain, Joyce (Craig) Ritchie, Leonard Jr. (Marie). Proud...

Doris  "Sandy" Mull Beday

Doris "Sandy" Mull Beday

January 8, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Doris' video tribute. Doris “Sandy” Mull Beday, age 90 of Trenton, passed away January 8, 2020. Loving wife of the late James “Pat” Mull, Stanley Franke, and Eugene Beday. Dear mother of Gail (Tom) Timpf, Karen (Eugene) Bacon, and Janice (Eric) Kulaszewski. Proud grandmother of Jamie (Glen) Demaray, Corey (Amanda) Bacon,...

Russell Duane Hanke

Russell Duane Hanke

January 8, 2020

Hanke, Russell Duane, age 79, January 8, 2020 of Dearborn Heights, MI. Beloved father of Brett and Shane Hanke. Also survived by his grandchildren Brynn Ellen, Autumn Marie, Lillith River and Brett, Jr.; his nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Russell's life may be made to U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Foundation

Debra Joy Capo

Debra Joy Capo

January 7, 2020

Born September 26, 1953, Debra was the daughter of Robert and Naomi (Westrom) Collins. Debra leaves to cherish her memory, Brian Kelley, her companion of the past 20 years; sons: Erik Campbell and Robert Capo; grandchildren: Haley Campbell and Colton Campbell; as well as her siblings: Robert (Christina) Collins, Jan Marie Filpus and Brenda Collins. A celebration of both...

Hershell "Buddy" Morgan

Hershell "Buddy" Morgan

January 6, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Buddy's video tribute. Hershell “Buddy” Morgan was born on May 29, 1936 in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee and went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2020 at the age of 83; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 56 years to Carol (nee: Connell). Loving dad of Peter Morgan, the...

Donna J. Sabin

Donna J. Sabin

January 6, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Donna's video tribute. Donna J Sabin age 78 of Dearborn Heights, passed away January 6, 2020. Born February 8, 1941 to the late and loving Allison Golenberke and Margaret Webb. Loving wife to the late Gerald Sabin. Loving Mother of Byron (Trisha), Tammy (David) and Eugene. Proud grandmother of Michael, Mark,...

Dorothy  Jane Davidson

Dorothy Jane Davidson

January 4, 2020

Dorothy Jane Wolfe (Boron. Davidson) of Scofield (Maybee, Michigan) Born 03-04-1937 in Ecorse MI to Lloyd Wolfe and Beatrice Wolfe. went home 01-03-20 on her terms. Dorothy was a very strong-willed person. You never had to guess where you stood with mom because she always spoke her mind whether you wanted to hear it or not, this made her...

Patrick Jack Boylan

Patrick Jack Boylan

January 4, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Patrick's memorial video. Born in Monroe, Pat was the son of Leo and Mary Kay (Green) Boylan. A 1975 graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Jane Weinreich, June 7, 1980. Pat was a Truck Driver for Messina Concrete for 33 years, retiring in 2011. Pat also...

Nancy Lee Lambrix

Nancy Lee Lambrix

January 3, 2020

Born June 15, 1954 in Trenton, Nancy was the daughter of Leonard and Pearl (Backhaus) Marquardt. A graduate of Airport High School, she worked as a Service Writer at various auto dealerships. Nancy leaves to cherish her memory her husband Fred; a son Andrew (Ann) Clark; siblings: Janet (Art) Harold and Karen Purdy; grandchildren: Shane Clark and Seth Clark;...

Constance  Anna Brace

Constance Anna Brace

January 3, 2020

Connie was born in Alpena, MI to Jerome and Celia (Haske) Soik, Sr. After graduating from Alpena Catholic Central High School, Connie served her country in the United States Navy, retiring after 24 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer. She worked for the 88th District Court in Alpena, then for the Washtenaw County Mental Health Department before...

Thomasine  "Tommie" Springstead

Thomasine "Tommie" Springstead

January 3, 2020

Tommie was born on July 17, 1931 and died on January 3, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan at the age of 87; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Dennis (Dava), Keith (Kathy) and Scott (Chriss). Proud grandma of 8 and great grandma of 9. Dearest sister of Lucky (Nathalia) Bradshaw....

Dorothy V. Sutherland

Dorothy V. Sutherland

January 2, 2020

Dorothy V. Sutherland, age 92 of the downriver area, passed away January 2, 2020. Loving wife of the late Billie Sr. Dear mother of Billie Jr. (the late Gail), the late Lisa (Ignacio) Perez, and the late Linda Barone. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Also survived by her siblings Sue Stephens, Bill (Tootie) Berry, and Jerry (Patty)...

Karen  E. Benedic

Karen E. Benedic

January 1, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Karen's video tribute. Benedic, Karen E. January 1, 2020. Age 77 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Dear mother of Tamara Blach, Amy (Shane) Wiedyke, Amanda (Shawn) Szyjka and Jennifer (Jon) Rosiak. Dearest Grandmother of Branden, Alisha, Alan, Kelli, Rachel, Nathan, Connor, Kenna, Andrew and Adelyn. Loving sister of...

Barbara L. Detroyer

Barbara L. Detroyer

January 1, 2020

Barbara was born on May 18, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio and died on January 1, 2020 at her home in Allen Park at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Margaret Lupton, Michele (Dan) Banyash and Michael Detroyer. Proud grandma of Sarah, the late Joseph and to his wife Lindsey, Robert, Krystina (Al),...

Theresa J. Poremba

Theresa J. Poremba

January 1, 2020

Poremba, Theresa J., age 88, January 1, 2020 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Francis. She was loved by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Theresa's life may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

Margaret L. Logelin

Margaret L. Logelin

January 1, 2020

Logelin, Margaret L., age 86 of Allen Park. Loving wife of John for 66 years. Beloved mother of Stephen Logelin, Lorna Ciul, Thomas Logelin, and the late Joan Bennett. Loving grandma of 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Ronald D. Kahler

Ronald D. Kahler

December 31, 2019

Ronald was born on October 24, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died on December 31, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor at the age of 72; he was of Burton, Michigan. Beloved dad of Angela Kahler-Fisette, Mark Kahler and Donald Kahler (Joni Parker). Also survived by his grandchildren, one brother Dave Kahler and two sisters Judy Kahler-Connell...