OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mary Geneva Macleod

Mary Geneva Macleod

July 31, 2018

Born in Florence, Nova Scotia, Mary was the daughter of Ward and Sadie (McInnis) Taylor. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her children: Robert (Debra) MacLeod, John MacLeod and Marilyn MacLeod-Russell; two grandchildren: Robert (Janette) MacLeod and Alexander MacLeod; two great grandchildren: Olivia MacLeod and Dylan MacLeod; as well as four siblings: Ann (Joseph) Burton, Flora Dugas, Margaret Powers...

Cory A. Champagne

Cory A. Champagne

July 31, 2018

Cory was born on May 6, 1990 in Oscoda, Michigan and died on July 31, 2018 at the age of 28; he was of Riverview. Cherished son of Rob (Tamara) Champagne and Kelly Champagne. Beloved brother of DeAnna (Chris) Widenhofer, Ashley Champagne, Zachary Ronan and the late Zoe Ronan. Loving uncle of Cameron, Jordan, Aiden, Alex and Taylor. Dearest...

Bill Reis

Bill Reis

July 31, 2018

Billie J. Reis, 88 of Taylor, MI, formerly of Pedro, Ohio passed away on July 31st, 2018. He was born March 15, 1930 in Manila, Arkansas. The son of the late Ethel and Antony Reis. Mr. Reis served proudly in the US Marine Corps. Afterwards he had a life long career in construction, working on many memorable buildings and...

Bob Shrauger

Bob Shrauger

July 30, 2018

Robert 'Bob' Shrauger, born on November 23, 1940, on a farm in Merritt, Michigan, and residing in Pentwater and Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully at age 77 on July 30, 2018, at Angela Hospice after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. Bob was the loving husband of Sylvia for 40 years. He cherished all of his family and...

Evaline Louise Carr

Evaline Louise Carr

July 30, 2018

Evaline Louise Carr, age 73 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully in her home July 30th, 2018

James Curtis Fritts

James Curtis Fritts

July 28, 2018

James Curtis Fritts of Flat Rock was born on June 10, 1937 in Beech Grove, Tennessee and died at this home on July 28, 2018 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Loving dad of John (Mae) Martin, Theresa (David) Wright, the late James Curtis Fritts, Jr. and Kimberly (Rick) Middleton. Proud grandfather of Jonathan,...

Timothy Paul Robinson,  Sr.

Timothy Paul Robinson, Sr.

July 28, 2018

Timothy Paul was born on January 8, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 28, 2018 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 62; he was of Lincoln Park. Beloved dad of Timothy Paul, Jr. (Julie), Christopher, Tracy, Shannon (Damien), Robert (Heather) as well as his stepson, Robert Wayne Forrest. He is also survived by 16...

George Kapsa

George Kapsa

July 28, 2018

Born in Wyandotte, George was the son of Frank and Genevieve (Knizewski) Kapsa Sr. He married the love of his life, Priscilla Regan, on May 23, 1969. A 1962 graduate of Wyandotte High School, George had first done factory work. He then became a Bus Driver with Airlines Parking for over 15 years, retiring in 2004. George loved the...

Francis 'Bugs' Matelic

Francis 'Bugs' Matelic

July 28, 2018

Matelic, Francis "Bugs". Age 73, of Taylor. July 28, 2018. Beloved husband of Vicki for 38 years. Loving father of Nicole (Darrel) White, Michael (Cindi) Hammond, Geoffrey Matelic, Christian (Alison) Hammond, Nancy Matelic, Steven Hammond, Amy Matelic and Brandon Cole. Proud grandpa of 15. Great grandpa of 1. Dear brother of Louise Bielis, Cecile Turek, Lauris (Dennis) Bagozzi, Anthony...

August J. Lucidi

August J. Lucidi

July 27, 2018

Lucidi, August J. Age 79, of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Lucidi for 47 years. Loving father of Debra (Emile) Lucidi-Chammas and John (Amy) Lucidi. Proud Papa of Brooke and Joey. "Adopted" Nonno of Grace Chammas. Dear brother of Rudy (Marilyn) Lucidi, Zip (Lisa) Lucidi, Al (Brenda) Lucidi and Annie (Gary) Tower. "Favorite Uncle" to several nieces...

Wallace 'Wally' Wayne

Wallace 'Wally' Wayne

July 27, 2018

Wayne, Wallace. Age 88, of Riverview. July 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Wayne. Loving father of Jeff (Denise) Wayne, Mark (Lori) Wayne and Lisa Wayne. Proud grandfather of Melissa (Devin), Jessica (Kyle) and Matthew (Ashton). Great grandfather of Jackson, Presley and Reagan. Dear brother of Michael (Nancy) Heikkila. Brother-in-law of Lillian Heikkila. Survived also by many...

Theresa Marie Lemmer

Theresa Marie Lemmer

July 26, 2018

Theresa was born on April 17, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 26, 2018 peacefully at her Home in Trenton, Michigan at the age of 88. Theresa worked for a number of years at Prudential Life Insurance Company as an Office Assistance. Theresa married William Lemmer on October 6, 1956 in Dearborn Michigan at St. John the...

Mr. Bill Woldt

Mr. Bill Woldt

July 25, 2018

Bill Woldt, age 74 of Taylor, passed away July 25th, 2018. Loving husband of the late Robin. Dear father of April Smith, Holly (Norman) Newman, Jillian (John) Pustelak, and Mariann Woldt. Bill was the proud grandfather of Talan, Autumn, Nathan, Audrey, and Claire. He is also survived by his siblings Gloria (Bob) Holder, Jim (Margaret) Woldt, and many other...

William E. Jean

William E. Jean

July 24, 2018

Born 1925 Ontario Canada. Immigrated to the US, 1947. Veteran of Canadian air force WWII and US Army 88th Division. Active member American Legion, Masons, and Allen Park Presbyterian Church. Husband of Helen(Smerick) Jean, deceased. Survived by sister Beryl, Nevada, stepson Don Kadar, granddaughter Donna(Kadar) Davidson, and great grandson Graham Davidson. A loving and gentle man, he will be...

Mr. Leeroy Davis

Mr. Leeroy Davis

July 24, 2018

Leeroy Davis, age 81 of Flat Rock, passed away July 24, 2018. Loving husband of the late Joan. Dear father of Debby (Jim) Gregurich, Mark Davis, Michelle (Steve) Cortis, Julianne Mitchell, Damian Davis, and Colleen (Kevin) Wiseman. Proud grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 5.

Nick Haney

Nick Haney

July 24, 2018

Nicholas was born on June 10, 1979 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 24, 2018 at his home in Inkster at the age of 39. Loving dad of Nicholas (Bre), Alyssa, Jayson, Anthony and Jaydelynn. Proud grandpa of Tyler and Nicholas Jr. Dearest son of Sharon (the late Tom) Bommarito and the late Roger Horn and his wife...

Santos Theresa Brockway

Santos Theresa Brockway

July 23, 2018

Santos "Theresa" Brockway, age 61, was born September 19, 1956. She was one of six children born from the union of Andres and Esperanza Castro Sr. She was a graduate of Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit and went on to receive her Associates Degree in Medical Administration . Theresa was employed as a Medical Oncology administrator by Beaumont...

Victor R. Guzzi

Victor R. Guzzi

July 23, 2018

Guzzi, Victor R., age 88, July 23, 2018 of Rockwood. He is survived by his children Victoria Hale, Tamara (Miles) Reynolds, Gwendolyn Guzzi, Belinda Guzzi-Ford and Concetta Guzzi; his grandchildren Christopher Bryant, Austin Reynolds, Joshua Reynolds, Evan Reynolds, great grandchildren Bianka and Brandon Bryant; his sister Ida (Richard) Haske, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...

Ms. Connie Deon Cole

Ms. Connie Deon Cole

July 23, 2018

Cole, Connie Deon, age 79, July 23, 2018 of Trenton, Michigan. Loving mother of Curtis Jr., Michelle & Terry Micallef, Kevin, and Jeffrey Lynn. Dearest grandmother of Brett. Survived by her brother, Donald Moore and 2 sisters, Gloria Sattler and Joyce Flint.

J.C. Giles

J.C. Giles

July 22, 2018

Born in Claiborne County, Tennessee, J.C. was the son of Cillas and Rosie (Cosby) Giles. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from April 13, 1953 until March 30, 1955. He then married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Massengill, on September 2, 1955. A dedicated husband and family man, J.C. worked as a Steel...