OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Rose Marie Perlman

Rose Marie Perlman

December 12, 2019

Perlman, Rose Marie, age 88, December 12, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan, formerly of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late David Perlman. Loving mother of Nancy (Sylvester Ogbechie) Perlman and Mark Perlman. Dearest sister of Norma (Steve) Horvath. Preceded in death by her parents Joe and Sadie Matejoski Contributions in memory of Rose's life may be made to...

David Abbott Beymer

David Abbott Beymer

December 11, 2019

David Abbott Beymer was born on August 12, 1948 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and died on December 11, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 71; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 47 years to Sandy. Loving daddy of Jason (Lisa) Beymer and Nikki (Brian) Cervelli. Proud papa and grandpa of Jada, Anthony, Eric and...

John Ureckis, Jr.

John Ureckis, Jr.

December 11, 2019

John was born on August 16, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 11, 2019 at his home at the age of 88; he was of Exeter Twp. and formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Delores. Loving dad of Robert (Karen) Ureckis and David (Janis) Ureckis. Proud grandpa of Tiffany (Matthew), Tabetha (Joseph), Tracy (Mike), Jordan (Andy)...

Janet Marie Brown

Janet Marie Brown

December 11, 2019

Janet Marie (Aloisi) Brown, 63, of Gibraltar, Michigan passed away on December 11, 2019 unexpectedly but peacefully at her home. Janet was born on October 8, 1956 in Wyandotte, Michigan and grew up in Lincoln Park. Janet is survived by her two daughters, Angela (Kevin) Gilhuly and Stephanie (Chrishon Wilson) Kanalos, and her very cherished granddaughter Mia Kanalos. She...

Gary E. Billington

Gary E. Billington

December 11, 2019

Gary was born on December 6, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on December 11, 2019 at the age of 72; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of Denise Botkin and of the late Martha Billington. Loving father of Jeffery (Kelly) Billington, Chad Billington, Bethany (Eric) Blank and Ryan (Joanna) Botkin. Proud granddad of Glenn, Jonas, Martha, Molly,...

Donald Andrew Eiden

Donald Andrew Eiden

December 10, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Donald's video tribute. Donald Andrew Eiden. Age 92 of Allen Park. December 10, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Eiden. Loving father of the late Terry (Judy) Eiden, Thomas (Kathy) Eiden, Gail Raupp, Rick Eiden and Pam (John) Firestone. Proud grandfather of Jason, Nicole, Kristopher, Emilie, Jacob, Danielle and Eric....

Donelda J. Turak

Donelda J. Turak

December 10, 2019

Donelda J. Turak, of Grosse Ile, passed away December 10, 2019. Loving mother to Karen, Tom, Doreen and Phil. Dear grandmother to Erika, Matthew, Rachel, Lindsay, Alyssa and Devin. She survived by Edward Reinhart. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Turak. She was very involved in perpetual adoration and other church activities. She also enjoyed reading,...

James Eugene Glazer

James Eugene Glazer

December 10, 2019

Glazer, James Eugene, age 75, December 10, 2019 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved son of the late Emmett and Virginia Glazer. Loving brother of Shirley George, Charles Glazer, Jean Kimmel, Evelyn Easton and Phillip Glazer.

Patricia H. Collins

Patricia H. Collins

December 9, 2019

Born in Detroit, Patricia was the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Sheptoski). She married the love of her life, Anthony Collins, November 22, 1968. Sadly he preceded her in death April 5, 2013. Patricia worked as a Bookkeeper with Pere Marquette Financial Credit Union for over 20 years, retiring in 1998. Patricia leaves to cherish her memory her children:...

Daryl "Crazy Legs" Mullins

Daryl "Crazy Legs" Mullins

December 9, 2019

Daryl “Crazy Legs” Mullins, age 55 of Dearborn Heights. Loving father of Maria Mullins and Jessica Mullins. Beloved step-father of Christie Sammons, Stephen Rains, and Michael (Amber) Rains. Dearest grandpa Daryl to Lilliana, Amelia, Corbyn, Justin, Haven, Mikey, Kaj, Junior, Jaxson, and Olivia. Loving companion of Laurie Sammons. Beloved brother of James Mullins, Darlene (Scott) Fountain, Arlene (Dave) Slater,...

Rosemary Burton

Rosemary Burton

December 9, 2019

Burton, Rosemary, Age 73, of Detroit, December 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Carl Burton for 49 years. Loving mother of Theresa (Amy) Upshaw, Carl Burton, Stephen Burton and Jamie Burton. Preceded in death by son Lawrence Smith. Proud Grandma of Ryan Thomas and Jamie Burton II. Dear sister of Theresa Bopp (George), the late Robert Bishop, Patricia...

Rose Katherine Vitale

Rose Katherine Vitale

December 8, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Rose's video tribute. Vitale, Rose Katherine, age 94, December 8, 2019 of Wyandotte, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Faro. Loving mother of Vince Vitale. Dearest sister of Sam Randazzo and Margaret Passalaqua. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Rose's life may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Barbara Lee Ottinger

Barbara Lee Ottinger

December 8, 2019

Born in Dearborn, Barbara was the daughter of Clarence and Betty (Mossman) Fry. She worked as a Ward Secretary at Oakwood Hospital for many years, retiring in 2004. Barbara was a member of Newport Community Church. She enjoyed crafting, making cards, playing euchre and spoiling her pets, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family, especially...

Jon Helzer

Jon Helzer

December 8, 2019

Born in Monroe, Jon was the son of James and Amy (Witte) Helzer. A 1996 graduate of Monroe High School, Jon was active with the Chess Club while in junior high and high school, and in fact were the State Champions in 1995. He then attended Monroe County Community College. Jon worked as a Computer Technician at Holcim. He...

Luke Wegienka

Luke Wegienka

December 7, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Luke's video tribute. Wegienka, Luke, age 97, December 7, 2019 of Browstown Twp, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Susan (Len) Vokal. Dearest grandfather of Dan (Lauren) Vokal. Proud papa of Luke and Annalise. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and his...

Mary Agnes Pachy

Mary Agnes Pachy

December 7, 2019

Click on tribute wall above to view Mary's memorial video. Mary Agnes Pachy. Age 97 of Allen Park. December 7, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Steve Pachy. Loving mother of Steve Jr. (Donna) Pachy, Patricia Pachy and Joseph (Jean) Pachy. Proud grandmother of Jeralyn and Jacqueline. Great grandmother of Preston, Owen and Carson. Survived also by many loving...

Milton E. Burbo

Milton E. Burbo

December 5, 2019

Click on tribute wall to view Milton's memorial video. Milton E. Burbo, age 83 of Trenton, passed away December 5, 2019. Loving husband of the late Barbara. Dear father of Craig (Jean), Gary, Donald, Roxanne (Kelly) Shimmell, and Paula (Michael) Foucha. Proud grandfather and great grandfather of many. Also survived by his siblings Jan Stephens, Marvin Burbo, Carol Tilley,...

Tim Picard

Tim Picard

December 5, 2019

Tim Picard. Age 60, of Taylor. December 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Connie for 19 years. Loving father of Jeremy Rayfield and Missy Mason. Proud Papa of Michael Boldizar, David Boldizar, Katelynn Rayfield, Jayden Mason and Ian Mason. Dearest son of Bill and Barb Picard. Dear brother of Terri Slayden. Survived also by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Robert L. Toth

Robert L. Toth

December 5, 2019

Toth, Robert L., age 91, December 5, 2019 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Olive. Loving father of Mary (Kenneth Pietrzyk) Toth. Contributions in memory of Robert's life may be made to Penrickton Center For Blind Children.

Gene Mazzella

Gene Mazzella

December 4, 2019

Gene Mazzella was born March 23 1923, on the Island of Ponza, off the coast of Italy. In 1930, he traveled with his family to New York and began the American dream. With little opportunity in the old country, the Mazzella family prospered in the USA. Gene served his country overseas during World War II in the Army. After...