OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Richard Davis
October 2, 2018
Click on the tribute wall above to view Richard's video tribute. Richard Davis; age 74, October 2, 2018 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving dad of Chris (Dedra), Misty (Guy) Everling, Terri (Jim) Hill, Jeff (Nanette), Tammy West and Tonya. Dearest poppa of Johnnie, LeAnne, Hannah, Julia, Emma, Samantha, Brendan, Jackson, Noah, Troy and great-poppa of Evelyn Rose....
Bruce Reed Nelson
September 30, 2018
Bruce Reed Nelson was born on March 21, 1956 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 30, 2018 at the age of 62; he was a resident of Grosse Pointe Park and was formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved son of the late Alexander and the late Kathleen (nee: Wood) Nelson. Cherished brother of the late Mark, Laura (Robert) Sugarbaker...
Frederick "Fred" Plichta
September 29, 2018
Born in Detroit, Fred was the son of Fred and Emma (Serembia) Plichta. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army from June 25, 1945 until his discharge January 27, 1947 receiving the Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal-Germany. He then married the love of his life, Catherine Bowling, on April 15, 1948. Sadly she...
George Granger
September 28, 2018
George Granger; age 85, September 28, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving dad of Laurie (Rene Cardenas) Blanton, Betsy, Michael (Dawn), Lisa (Tim) Kean, Steven (Brenda) and the late Gregory (the late Dolly). Dearest papa of 11 and great-papa of 3. Dear brother of Nancy Delgado, Kathy Wilson, Bill (Diana) Lanam and Amy (Larry) Cathey. Also survived...
Robert L. Vanvalkenburg
September 28, 2018
Robert L. VanValkenburg; age 73, September 28, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Laurine. Loving dad of Erin (Rami), Lee (Kendall) and Allison. Dearest grandpa of Violet and Paul. Dear brother of Sandra (Roger) Custer and Sharon (Fran) Reisinger. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Bob may be made to...
Benjamin R. Dusincki
September 28, 2018
Dusincki, Benjamin R. Age 33, of Woodhaven. September 28, 2018. Beloved son of Larry Dusincki and Nancy Dusincki. Loving brother of Sara (Tony) Mortimore. Proud uncle of Anthony. Dear nephew of Sally (Rick) Banas, William Szobonya, Gayle (George) Jolly and Richard (Linda) Dusincki. Survived also by many loving cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents Alex and Mary Dusincki, William...
James Dean Salisbury
September 26, 2018
James "Jimmy" Dean Salisbury. Passed away to be with the Lord September 26, 2018. Jimmy is remembered for his love of Red Wings hockey, rock and roll, his love for his family, and his kindness. He will be deeply missed. Donations to assist the family in laying Jimmy to rest are greatly appreciated. For instructions on how to contribute...
Marcella Krist
September 26, 2018
Krist, Marcella, age 92., September 26, 2018 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Susan Krist, Richard, Jr., Karen (Dale) Myers , Cynthia (Dan Pauley) Krist and the late Sheryl Krist. Also survived by her grandchildren Jeremy Gilbert, Joel (Brittany Joyce) Gilbert, Mary Kay (John Hauser) Krist and Mindy (Jason) Harshbarger; her great grandchildren...
Michael T. Jones
September 25, 2018
Michael T Jones; age 59, September 25, 2018 of Lincoln Park, formerly of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Lisa. Loving father of the late Michael II (Erin) and papaw of Aidan and Addison. Dearest brother of Sharon (Tom) Lemaire, Sandra Knop, Cathy (Billy) Taylor, the late Ronnie (Joann) and the late David (Cece). Also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Marilyn Macleod- Russell
September 25, 2018
Marilyn MacLeod- Russell, age 63 of Clinton Twp., formerly of Detroit, passed away September 25th, 2018. Loving daughter of the late Roderick and Mary MacLeod. Beloved sister of Robert Louis (Debra) MacLeod and John "Jack" Roderick MacLeod. Dear aunt of Robert Alan (Janette) MacLeod and Alexander James MacLeod. Marilyn was preceded in death by a brother Ward James MacLeod....
Mrs. Betty Gold
September 24, 2018
Betty Gold, age 84 of Southgate, passed away September 24, 2018. Loving wife of the late Joseph Gold. Dear mother of Carolyn (Jeff) Mullins and Bryan (Paula) Gold. Proud grandmother of Rachel, Aidan, Lilly, Cole, and Fallon. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3-9pm at the Allen Park Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. The family...
Brittany Anne Bonsall
September 23, 2018
Born in Monroe, Brittany was the daughter of Anthony Bonsall and Melinda Fraley. She had been a Assistant Manager at the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Dearborn Heights. Brittany leaves to cherish her memory her parents: Anthony Bonsall and Melinda Thornton; her siblings: Kristie (James) Poe, Nicholas (Ashley) Thornton, Desiree (Douglas) Waatti and Ashley Bonsall; as well as her grandparents:...
Shirley Ann Belchunas
September 23, 2018
Belchunas, Shirley Ann. September 23, 2018. Age 70, of Southwest Detroit. Beloved daughter of the late Martin and Theresa Belchunas. Loving mother of Marion Agius, Theresa (Johnny) Agius-Cowden, Joseph (Stacey) Agius. Proud grandma of Sydney Agius and Alex Agius. Dear sister of Charles (the late Judy) Belchunas, Kenneth (Sue) Belchunas and Edward (Annelise) Belchunas. Survived also by her beloved...
Richard T. Frank
September 23, 2018
Richard T. Frank; age 69, September 23, 2018 of White Lake Township. Dearest brother of Stephen, Melanie (Steve) and Gary (Teresa). Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.
Robert J. Schehl
September 22, 2018
Robert J. Schehl; age 75, September 22, 2018 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Bobbie. Loving father of Tera (Daniel) Waddell, Kim (Chuck) Kane and Robert Good. Dearest papa of Logan, Jay, Ryan and Mackenzie. Dear brother of John (Susan). Son-in-law of Shirley Klupacs. Donations, in Robert's memory, may be made to either Beaumont Hospice 1410 E 14 Mile...
Rhonda E. Beaty
September 22, 2018
Beaty, Rhonda E. age, 49, September 22, 2018 of Riverview, Michigan. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph R Kreger and the late Beverly A Kreger nee Cronkhite. Beloved mother of Sara and Daren Beaty. Loving sister of Debbie (John) Rayle, Kevin D. Kreger, the late Sandra Atkari and the late Joseph Kreger.
Eleanor M. Prickett
September 20, 2018
Prickett, Eleanor M. Age 94. September 20, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mom of Cheryl (the late Al) Anderson, Dennis (the late Shirley) and Bob (Stephanie). Dearest grandma of 7 and great grandma of 13. Also survived by other loving family and friends.
Mary Agnes Taylor
September 20, 2018
Born in Cannon Township, Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Jenitis) Yekulis. After graduation from high school, she married the love of her life, Charles Taylor, who sadly preceded her in death May 26, 1999. A dedicated homemaker Mary also had worked as an Office Administrator with the Michigan State Police. She was a member St....
Mrs. Birvile Bright
September 20, 2018
Bright, Birvile, age 90, September 20, 2018 of Lincoln Park, MI . Beloved wife for 67 years, of the late Woodson. Loving mother of Diane (Bruce) Fager, Jackie (Russ) Hastings, Barbara Roberts, Jerry Bright, Eugene Bright and Randall Bright. Proud grandma of Tracy, Kelly, Roger, Shannon, Jason, Bridget, Jeff, Adam, Christopher, Ryan, Matthew and Steven. Also survived by 28...
George Y. Jacob
September 20, 2018
Jacob, George Y., age 61 of Newport, Michigan. George is survived by his wife Patricia and her children and grandchildren whom he loved dearly. In addition, he is also survived by his mother Angela Y. Jacob, his siblings and their spouses along with his nieces and nephews. George is preceded in death by his father Yaser George Jacob.