OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Carol Sullivan
September 8, 2024
Carol Sullivan, of Southgate, passed away September 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John H. Sullivan Jr. Loving Mom of Karen Sullivan. Cherished Meme of Kelli and Katie (Pierre). Proud great Meme of Vincent, Kyleigh, and Josef. Dear sister of the late Norma, the late Carl, Christine, Barbara and Robert. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Kevin Victor Bechard
September 7, 2024
Kevin Victor Bechard of Detroit, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 33. Beloved son of Victor Bechard and Martha Bechard. Cherished brother of Neeley (Jeff) Gilbert, Kyle (Erienne) Rodriguez, and Stephanie (Charles) Birkeland. Loving uncle of Dylan, Tyson, Max, Colt, Sloan, and Smith. Dearest grandson of Ray Click and...
Frank William Werstein
September 6, 2024
Frank William Werstein, age 92 of Maybee, passed away September 6, 2024.
Born February 18, 1932 in Maybee, Frank was the son of Anthony and Margaret (Franzen) Werstein. Frank faithfully served our country in the United States Army with the 811 Engineering 931st Group C, Company 4, achieving the rank of Corporal. He married the love of...
Jerry Gordon Mullins
September 6, 2024
Jerry Gordon Mullins of Taylor, Michigan passed away in his home on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 34 years to Donna J. Mullins. Loving father of Virginia (Timmy) Miley and Amanda (Branson) Shumate. Cherished grandfather of Madeline and Olivia. Caring brother of L. Lynne Mullins and uncle of Arin Nowak. Dear brother-in-law...
Maria L. Crowley
September 5, 2024
Maria L. Crowley of Taylor, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 64 in her son’s home, while surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Gary Crowley. Cherished mother of Christina Crowley, Joe (Toni Calhoun) Crowley, and Jessica Crowley. Dearest grandmother of Lenard Davison. Caring sister of...
Evelyn Margaret Roberts
September 5, 2024
Evelyn M. Roberts
Age 93 Newport, Michigan
Evie was born in Romulus MI June 12, 1931, the second youngest of twelve children to Albert and Anna Nieman. She married Robert J. Roberts on May 10, 1952 and they raised their family of six sons in Newport, MI. Robert preceded her in death on November 26,...
Shirley Meggison
September 2, 2024
Shirley Ann Meggison, born on December 10, 1945, in Wyandotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, in Dearborn, Michigan, at the age of 78. Formerly of Southgate, Michigan, Shirley was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, whose memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
In her early years, Shirley worked...
Armand Joseph Gebbia
September 2, 2024
Armand Joseph Gebbia was born on November 11, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at the age of 91; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Loving dad of Joe (Cathy) Gebbia, Jeanne Gebbia (Kathy Pacteles), Peggy (Jim) Linville, Suzanne (Jim) Dowd and Nancy Lako (Patrick Hayes). Proud grandpa...
Liz White
September 1, 2024
Elizabeth "Liz" Rose Marie White, age 16 of Allen Park/Taylor, passed away on September 1, 2024.
Beloved sister of Ben White and daughter to her late parents, Jonathon and Tasha White. Cherished granddaughter to Cathy and Jerry White. Dearest great-grandaughter to Joyce (late James) Soloman and Irene (late Jerry) White. Devoted niece to Jeremy (Renea)...
Donna Lillian Risch
September 1, 2024
Donna Lillian Risch, age 74 of Maybee, passed away September 01, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and friend who will be deeply missed by all who love her.
Donna was born on July 2,1950, to the late Emerson” Jack” and Doris Rice. She graduated from Garden City West in 1968....
Maureen Anne Smith
September 1, 2024
Maureen Anne Smith, age 74 of Monroe, passed away September 1, 2024.
Born February 10, 1950 in Monroe, Maureen was the daughter of and Walter and Margaruite (Nadeau) Alexander. A graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, she then received her teaching degree from Eastern Michigan University. Maureen’s teaching career spanned more than 40 years, first with St. John’s...
Beth Fowler
August 31, 2024
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Beth (Elizabeth) Anne Fowler passed away on August 31, 2024 at the age of 67 in Trenton, Michigan. Born on August 15, 1957 in Wyandotte, Michigan.
A gathering to honor Beth’s life will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 3:00pm-7:00pm...
Faith Akens
August 31, 2024
Faith Brenna Akens, age 20 of Woodhaven, passed away on August 31, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.
Loving daughter to Jerry and Sarah Akens. Beloved granddaughter to Steven and Sheree Thomas. Dear sister to Taelor Willis, Trinity Akens, and Brett Akens. Cherished niece to Amelia (Robert) Lynch and Shannon Turner. Loving cousin to...
Willodean Elva Wolczynski
August 30, 2024
Willodean Elva Wolczynski, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully at 91 years
of age on August 30, 2024.
Willodean (Willo) was born in Detroit to Fern and Alex Wolczynski on May 16,
1933, and grew up in Detroit. She graduated with an art specialty from Cass
Tech High School in 1951....
Darryl Elliot Nelson
August 30, 2024
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Darryl was the son of Elliot and Bernice (Graham) Nelson. He faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps from April 28, 1966 until April 27, 1970. Darryl worked for General Motors at the Powertrain Plant in Toledo for over 32 years, retiring in 2006. He married the love of his life,...
William Vincent Micus
August 28, 2024
Our Dad, William V. Micus of Southgate, Michigan went to heaven on Wednesday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 89, surrounded by his beloved wife Theresa Futvoye-Micus and his children Kathryn Ann Syjut and Peter William Micus.
Our father went to work everyday regardless of his surrounding circumstances - for the airline industry starting...
Dolores "Dee" A. Bright
August 28, 2024
Dolores “Dee” A. Bright (O’Rourke), age 87 of Detroit, MI passed away August 28, 2024 peacefully surrounded by family. Beloved Wife of the late Richard. Loving Mother of Rosemary (Timothy) Mirabitur, Michelle (Lou) Poisson, Lisa Bright and the late Richard J. (Lori-Ann) Bright. Loving Grandma Sugar of Tim (Meghan), Melissa (Steven), Kelly (Marc), Chris, Shannon, Richard R., Annaliese, Ian...
Mary Jane Escamilla
August 28, 2024
Mary Jane Escamilla, age 85 of Brownstown, MI passed away August 28, 2024. Loving wife of Sebastian for 44 wonderful years. Loving stepmother of Russ (Iris) Escamilla, Kerry (Joanne) Escamilla and Yvonne (Tony) Vario. Beloved sister of Rachel Fernandez, the late Elvira Razo, the late Antonia Romo and the late Joe Rizo. Mary is known as "Grandma Loma" to...
Roger Henry Ayotte
August 28, 2024
Born in Detroit, Roger was the son of Simon and Mabel (Dusseau) Ayotte. He worked for The Chrysler Corporation for over 34 years, retiring in 1984. Roger was a member of the Knights of Colombus Fr. Saylor Council 3774. He enjoyed traveling, working in his vegetable garden and collecting cars.
Roger leaves to cherish his memory 2...
Nancy Madison
August 26, 2024
Born in Detroit, Nancy was the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Wales) Platt. A 1956 graduate of Detroit Commerce High School, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for Barnum Brothers Fiber Company for many years. Nancy married David Madison August 15, 1977. Sadly he preceded her in death. She was a Volunteer in the Gift Shop at Heritage Hospital...