OBITUARIES

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Karen R. Flinders

Karen R. Flinders

January 1, 2019

Born in Detroit, Karen was the daughter of George and Thelma (Sherwood) Willhahn. She married the love of her life, Gerald Flinders, on September 13, 1969. A dedicated homemaker, Karen was a past member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Monroe and recently had been attending the Abundant Life Ministries Church in Temperance. She enjoyed playing cards and Yatzee, watching...

Bernard  L.  Belisle

Bernard L. Belisle

December 31, 2018

Bernard L. Belisle age 85, of S. Rockwood, passed away December 31, 2018. Born May 3, 1933 in Detroit, Bernard was the son of Alfred and Phyllis (Johnson) Belisle. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and also served in Okinawa. Bernard set up the Respiratory Therapy Department at Outer Drive Hospital in Lincoln Park. He...

Harold J. Atkins

Harold J. Atkins

December 31, 2018

Contributions in memory of Harold's life may be made to the American Lung Association . Atkins, Harold J., age 73, December 31, 2018 of Taylor, MI. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Bobby (Becky) Atkins, Margaret (Mark Erwin) Atkins and Matt (the late Angie) Atkins. Also survived by his grandchildren Brenee', Bailee, Lillian, Emily, Abbie and Ava; his...

Mildred (Votaw) Phillips

Mildred (Votaw) Phillips

December 28, 2018

Click Here To View Mildred's Video Tribute Mildred Phillips, age 86. Passed away December 28, 2018 surrounded by her family. Of Taylor, Michigan and formerly of Mercer County, Kentucky. Preceded in death by her parents Tom and Georgia Votaw. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Phillips for 64 years. Loving mother of Doris (the late Stanley) Low, Betty Phillips, Nancy...

Robert G. Erdman

Robert G. Erdman

December 27, 2018

Erdman, Robert “Bob”. Age 92, of Trenton. December 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Martha. Loving father of Barbara (Skip) Bainbridge, Elaine Foss and Peggy (Dave) Henegar. Proud grandfather of 9. Great grandfather of 20. Great great grandfather of 2. Father-in-law of Patricia Erdman. Preceded in death by son Larry Erdman. Memorial contributions may be made to St....

Jerry Moore

Jerry Moore

December 27, 2018

Jerry Moore, age 60 of Melvindale, passed away December 27th, 2018. Loving father of Jeremy, Jason and Jerry Moore. Beloved husband of Gail Moore. Also survived by his mother, Carrie Moore and his brother, Steve Moore.

Robert Paul Cummings

Robert Paul Cummings

December 26, 2018

Click Here To View Robert's Video Tribute Robert Paul Cummings; age 70, December 26, 2018 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn. Loving dad of Roger (Lisa) and the late Robert Jr. (Patricia). Dearest pappaw of Crystal, Jesse (Julie), Emily, the late Travis, Molly, Alysha, Amanda and great-pappaw of Lyric, Julian, Laci, Serenity, Jourden, Jaxsen, Jesse Jr., Logan,...

Ralph R. Bonkowski

Ralph R. Bonkowski

December 26, 2018

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Dr. Angelo T. Angellotti

Dr. Angelo T. Angellotti

December 26, 2018

Click Here To View Angelo's Video Tribute Contributions in memory of Angelo's life may be made to the Autism Society . Angellotti, Dr. Angelo T., age 93, December 26, 2018 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Martha Evelyn West-Angellotti. Loving father of Debra (Michael Kyle) Defoor, Thomas (Pamela) Angellotti, Dennis Angellotti, James Angellotti, Gregory (Patricia) West, DJ West, Paul (Karen)...

Deborah M. Check

Deborah M. Check

December 25, 2018

Deborah M. Check, age 58 of Allen Park, formerly of Trenton, passed away December 25th, 2018. Loving mother of Leanne. Dearest daughter of Mary and the late Steve Pozsgai. Beloved sister of Stephen (Karen) Pozsgai, Gloria (Andy) Engel, Joseph (Teresa) Pozsgai, Timothy (Gladys) Pozsgai, Daniel (April) Pozsgai, Robert (Vanessa) Pozsgai, David (Liz) Pozsgai, and Linda (Bill) Maue. Deborah also...

David Wayne Twydell

David Wayne Twydell

December 25, 2018

David Wayne Twydell; age 68, December 25, 2018 of Rockwood. Loving dad of Audrey (Kevin) Spano and the late Michael. Dearest grandpa of Dylan Spano. Beloved son of Rhea and the late Wayne. Dear brother of Nancy (Robert) Vadasz and the late Linda (Mark) Szuch. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and his faithful companion Sig....

Shelly Look

Shelly Look

December 25, 2018

Click Here To View Shelly's Video Tribute Shelly Look, age 47 of Lincoln Park, passed away December 25, 2018. Loving mother of Zachary (Olivia) Cassette and Anthony (Kacy) Cassette. Beloved wife of Larry Look, Jr. Also survived by her mother Glenda (Dan) Cherniak, sister Reanna (Eric) Lewis, brother Ronnie (Linda) Lewis, several nieces and nephews, granddaughter to be, Melody Cassette,...

Charles R. Bewick Jr.

Charles R. Bewick Jr.

December 24, 2018

Dearest husband of the late Virginia. Beloved father of Steven Bewick, Kenneth (Cindy) Bewick, Susan (Matthew) Schlotthauer, Laura Lefort and Daniel (Samantha) Bewick. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Brooke, Stephanie, Corey, Maddison, Brady, Grace and Cody (Claire). Great grandfather of Coen. Also survived by sister Maryann Wagner and a brother Thomas (Marty) Bewick.

Patricia K.  Williams

Patricia K. Williams

December 24, 2018

Click Here To View Patricia's Video Tribute Patricia K. Williams; age 60, December 24, 2018 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Brad. Loving mom of Rocky Wyrembelski, Candise (Joe) Esper, the late Sarena Wyrembelski and step-mother of Gayle Nicole Williams and Adam (Stephanie) Williams. Dearest grandma of KayLynn Esper. Lovely daughter A. Virginia (the late Orvil) Conrad. Dear sister of Gary...

David A. Dimarco

David A. Dimarco

December 24, 2018

DiMarco, David A. Age 61. December 24, 2018 of Allen Park. Beloved son of Tony and Silvania. Loving brother of Ronald (Helen) and Lorie (Paul) Bobak. Proud uncle of Joseph (Brandon), Diona (Al) Torres, Paula (Luke) Bournay and Andrew Bobak and great uncle of Mikayla, Owen, Allison and Annabelle. Dave was an accomplished engine builder and mechanic. He loved...

Richard Leon La Vigne

Richard Leon La Vigne

December 23, 2018

View Richard's Video Tribute La Vigne, Richard Leon; age 76, December 23, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving dad of Nannette (Patrick) Cobbs, Lisa (Kevin) Mitchell and Richard (Dawn). Dearest papa of Miranda, Ian, Emily, Robert, Zoe, Joshua, Paige, Hunter, Richard, Chris and great-papa of Raylan and Owen. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to St....

Audrey Mae Teifer

Audrey Mae Teifer

December 23, 2018

Audrey Mae Teifer; age 93, December 23, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late William R. Teifer. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Denis) Teifer, the late William Crooks and the late Rick Crooks. Dearest grandmother of Jennifer (John) Lee, William Teifer II, William Paul, Jill and Stephanie. Dear great-grandmother of Christian Lee and Joshua Lee. Sister of Karen Henry....

Verple D. Lazette

Verple D. Lazette

December 22, 2018

Born in Monroe, Verple was the daughter of Allen and Louise (Curley) Pulcheon. She was married on June 9, 1945 to the love of her life, Woodrow “Dub” Lazette who sadly preceded her in death in April of 1968. Verple worked for Oerther Brothers Trucking for many years before her retirement. Verple leaves to cherish her memory a sister...

Mary Ann Shepherd

Mary Ann Shepherd

December 21, 2018

Click Here To View Mary Ann's Video Tribute Mary Ann was born on January 10, 1930 in Pikeville, Kentucky and died on December 21, 2018 at the age of 88; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Kelley Eugene. Loving mother of Manda (the late Robert) Fernandez, Mary (Mark) Price, Kathy Shepherd, Kevin (Pamela) Shepherd, Paul (Carie) Shepherd,...

Patricia Jean Mcmichael

Patricia Jean Mcmichael

December 21, 2018

Patricia was born on June 28, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 21, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Bruce. Loving mom of Bob (Jan), Debbie (Dan) Sitarski, Jimmy, Rich (Michelle), Danny (Gabrielle), the late Cathy and to her husband Mike, Susie (Tom) O’Hara and Theresa (Bobby) Nowland. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many...