OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Marlene I. Pavlick
August 15, 2024
Marlene Irene Pavlick, age 81 of Grosse Ile Township passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 15, 2024. Loving wife of Richard for 59 wonderful years. Amazing mother of Richard M. Pavlick and Lisa (Brian) Nagy. Beloved grandmother of Kyle, Rhiannon, and Evan. She also leaves behind her former daughter-in-law Angela and many nieces and ...
Janice Fox - Davis
August 15, 2024
Janice Fox-Davis of Trenton passed away August 15, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Beloved wife of Nelson Graff. Loving mother of Bethany, Troy, the late Aleea, Wesley (Tiffany), Heidi, Amanda, Ashley, Holly, and Hillary. Proud grandmother of 18 adoring grandchildren. Dear daughter of Jean and the late Paul Fox. Cherished sister of Paul, Denise, and the...
John Collins Lapointe
August 15, 2024
John Collins LaPointe passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Hampton Manor, Dundee Mi. where he resided since August 23 after experiencing a fall, breaking his hip. He was 82 years old.
John was born in Logansport, Indiana on November 9, 1941, to Burton J. and Dorothy (Vincent). They moved to Monroe, and then during his formative...
Francette Marie Elock
August 13, 2024
Francette Marie Elock of Largo, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Elock. Loving mother of Shelly (Bob) Naglick, Peter Elock, Ray Elock, Margaret Elock, Joseph Elock, and Thomas (Nina) Elock. Cherished grandmother of Alexis, Shawn, Lauren (Stephen) and Lindsey (Aaron). Dear great-grandmother of Juliette, Thomas, and...
Cynthia Karen Gravila
August 10, 2024
Cynthia Karen Gravila of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of 17 years to Steve Gravila. Cherished mother of Christopher (Mary) English, Charles Gravila, and Steven (Dominique) Gravila. Dearest grandmother of Tyler, Devon, Gabriella, Liam, Blakely, Halston, and Miles. Caring sister of Wendy Przytula, sister-in-law of Michelle (Mark)...
Joanne C. Nissen
August 9, 2024
Joanne Nissen, 78, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 9, 2024. Born on May 15, 1946, in Detroit, she was the loving daughter of the late Milford and Esther Olson. Her life was driven by an unwavering dedication to her family and a profound faith that guided her every step.
...Donald Richard Mckenzie
August 8, 2024
Born in Decatur, Tennessee, Donald was the son of Richard and Artie Mae (Paul) McKenzie. He married the love of his life, Judith Hollatz, on August 18, 1979. He owned and operated Bud’s Towing for over 50 years, retiring in 2015. Donald was a member of the Loyal Order of The Moose in Northville and the Harley Owners Group....
Bonnie "Teenie" Jenkins
August 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Bonnie “Teenie” Jenkins aged 67, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Woodhaven, Michigan. Bonnie was born on January 17,1957, and dedicated her life to family, friends, and community.
Bonnie’s commitment to her family was paramount. She was a loving wife to her husband, John, and...
John Madden
August 8, 2024
John Madden of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 71. Beloved brother of Shirley French and step-brother of Debbie Davis. Loving uncle of Carl French, Mark French, Jane French, Ron Wolf, and Scott Wolf. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Delpha Madden and his sister Sandra (the...
Donna Geiger
August 7, 2024
Donna Geiger, age 84 of Allen Park, MI passed away August 7, 2024. Loving wife of Gary Geiger. Beloved mother of Patrick (Anna) Geiger, Kelly (William) Frank and the late Michael Geiger. Proud grandmother of 6 grand children. Loving sister of Patty Surma, Sandy Noland and Doris Pichini. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church masses and...
Russell Kasper
August 7, 2024
Russell Kasper, age 68 of Southwest Detroit, passed away August 7th, 2024.
Loving husband of Karen. Dear father of Gwen (Lenin) Brito and step daughter Jada (Gene) Henson. Proud grandfather of Destiny, Zavius, Keyana, Malia, and Alizay.
Russell was a longtime employee and retiree of MNP Corporation. He loved shooting pool...
Elsie Viola Nicholl
August 6, 2024
Born in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, Elsie was the daughter of Vere and Bertha (Daisher) Hollen. A 1947 graduate of Fordson High School, she married the love of her life, David Nicholl in 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death December 14, 2013. A dedicated homemaker, Elsie enjoyed playing baseball and golfing, she also was very talented at making Greeting Cards,...
Angele Williams
August 5, 2024
Angele V. Williams, of Taylor, formerly of Southgate, passed away August 5, 2024. Loving daughter of the late Leon and the late Elizabeth Williams. Dear sister of the late Leon A. Williams and Terry (Richard) Lewis. Cherished aunt of Stephani Mummert, and Christopher Lewis. Cousin of Lorraine Lofton, Harold Lofton, Janet Fischer, Barbara Ann Pipkin and Shelia Monack.
...Ronald Steven Skaggs
August 3, 2024
Born in Trenton, Ronald was the son of Steven and Viola (Banning) Skaggs. A 1981 graduate of Trenton High School. He was a member of the Woodland Church and enjoyed playing guitar and bike riding.
Ronald leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Pamela (John) Filkins, Carol (George) Bourlier and Margaret Skaggs; as well as many nieces...
Joanne C. Gomoll
August 3, 2024
Joanne Caroline Gomoll "Strach", age 90 of Rockwood, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her family and her loving cat, Jade, on August 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Ralph Gomoll of 56 years.
Loving mom to late Anthony Rojas, Margaret Gomoll (Paolo Barone), Joseph (Joslyn) Gomoll, and...
Ruth Fournier
August 2, 2024
Ruth Fournier, of Allen Park, passed away August 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Fournier. Loving mom of Tom (Mary) Fournier, of Michigan, Michael “Mick” Fournier, of Florida, and Ronald “Ron” Fournier, of Florida. Proud grandma of Timothy Fournier and Tom Fournier. Dear sister of the late John Herby.
Visitation will take place...
Patricia Beuther Cox
August 2, 2024
Patricia Beuther Cox, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 85. Pat lived a life deeply rooted in love for her family and a boundless passion for creativity. Born on February 17, 1939, Pat’s vibrant spirit was evident from a young age. She embraced life with a remarkable blend of...
Doris Ann Hall
August 1, 2024
Doris Ann Hall, of Gibraltar, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 at 9:23 pm. Loving sister of Roberta Siebert, Betty Whalen, and the late Lou Bernard. Aunt and Great Aunt of Many. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Vada Hall.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Jeffrey E. Bulick
July 31, 2024
Jeffrey Edward Bulick of Trenton, Michigan passed away on July 31st, 2024 at the age of 61. He was a dedicated and beloved father to Hannah Bulick. Dear brother to Sandi Robinson and Steven Bulick. Loving and joyful uncle to Tracey Corbin, Stephanie, Emily, and Andrew Bulick, Amanda, Michael, Noah, and Eli Duda, Victoria Hamilton, and Gabriel Anderson. Caring...