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Tim Dillard
March 6, 2018
Timothy Edward Dillard, age 53 of Woodhaven, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on the morning of March 6, 2018. Tim was born on October 5, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio. He was the third born child of Edward Worley Dillard and Margie "Oneida" Dillard. Tim graduated from North High School 1983. He worked as a mechanic his...
Patrick K. O'Neill
March 6, 2018
Patrick was born on May 20, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan and died at his home in Lincoln Park on March 6, 2018 at the age of 64. Beloved father of Bryan (Kristen) and Kevin (Aimee). Proud grandpa of Sydney, Sam, Evelyn, Alex and Felicity. Dearest brother of Peggy Lou, Keith (Elisabeth) and the late Kevin. Beloved uncle of Colin...
Mrs. Linda M. Martin
March 6, 2018
Linda M. Martin, age 69 of Belleville, passed away March 6th, 2018. Loving wife of Crude. Dear mother of Heather (Robert) Gabrys, the late Heidi, Crude (Christina), and James. Proud grandmother of Marcus, Melissa, Dennis, Brandon, and Hannah. Great grandmother of Bentley, Delilah, Leim, and Mila.
Charles John Vella
March 5, 2018
Charles John Vella; age 86. Passed away March 5, 2018. Formerly of Allen Park, Mi. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Vella for 40 years. Loving father of Charles (Carla) Vella, Karen (Richard) Marquez, and the late Christopher Vella. Charles is also survived by his grandchildren Lauren, Nicole, Ted, and RJ as well as his great-grandchildren Dominic, Reese, Damon,...
Mary 'Phyllis' Sparks
March 5, 2018
Sparks, Mary "Phyllis". Age 90 of Allen Park. March 5, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Sparks. Loving mother of William "Dewey" Sparks, the late Samuel Sparks Jr. and the late Thomas Sparks. Proud grandmother of Natasha Sparks, Nola (Zack) Parker and the late Nevada Sparks. Great grandmother of Avery, Talia, Jude and Jonah. Dear sister of...
Carol Jean Tilley
March 5, 2018
Born in Wyandotte, Carol was the daughter of Miles and Fern (Cox) Laura. She was a graduate of South Rockwood High School (the year she graduated she was one of six in the graduating class and was the Valedictorian that year). Carol then married the love of her life, David "Jim" Tilley Jr. on June 29, 1950. Sadly he...
Mr. John Anthony Marra, Jr.
March 5, 2018
John Anthony Marra, Jr., age 72 of Southgate formerly of Allen Park, passed away March 5th, 2018. Loving husband of Domenica. Dear father of Dianne Peretto, John David, Vincent Paul, Anthony Joseph. Proud grandfather of Sydney, Matthew, and Steven. To honor the family's request, all services will be private for family only
Patricia Marie Stanley
March 4, 2018
Stanley, Patricia Marie. Age 87 of Lincoln Park, formerly of Detroit. March 4, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Lawrence (Lisa) Stanley. Proud grandmother of Anthony, Loren, Cody, Joshua, Lawrence and Samuel. Dear sister of Shirley Glynn, Theresa (Gordon) MacArthur, Joan Wettig, Judy Glynn, Marilyn (Gerald) Rykwalder, Eileen Spencer and Michael (Beth) Glynn. Preceded in...
Raymond Morales
March 4, 2018
Raymond "Ray" Morales was born on August 18, 1935 in Detroit MI to Mexican immigrants Rafael and Antonia Morales. While he was one of seven surviving children he was, one of 17 children overall. Ray was the loving husband of 60 years to Mercedes Tejeda (deceased) and the supportive father of Raymond Peter (deceased), Ralph (Kathi) and Gabriel (Cristina)....
Mark S. Johnson
March 3, 2018
Mark was born on November 9, 1956 in Trenton, Michigan and died on March 3, 2018 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 61; he was of Woodhaven and formerly of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of 36 years to Deb. Loving father of Abe and Andi. Proud grandpa of Isaiah. Cherished son of Margaret Johnson...
Jennifer G. A. Pacheco
March 2, 2018
Jennifer Pacheco; age 71, March 2, 2018 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Mark. Loving mother of Michael. Dearest sister of John (Kelly) Allen and Jackie (Clay) Downing. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of Jennifer to The Children's Center Click on the multimedia tab to view Jennifer's...
Eileen Catherine Lewis
March 1, 2018
Eileen was born on June 12, 1935 and passed away peacefully at 8:07 A.M. on March 1st 2018 and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ; she was 82 years old. Survived by her 5 children Mike (Chris), Kathie (John), Susan (Rich), James (Sue), Joan (Bob). Eileen fought a courageous battle of Alzheimer's for 13 years. She is...
Brenda C. Vanslambrouck
March 1, 2018
Born in Detroit, Brenda was the daughter of J.L. and Mary (Gilbert) Frazier. She married Joseph VanSlambrouck on December 13, 2001 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Monroe. Brenda worked as a Custodian for Airport Schools for 12 years before taking a medical retirement in 2002. Brenda enjoyed collecting lighthouses, horses and butterflies. She also loved the outdoors and...
Gertrude W. Childers
February 28, 2018
Childers, Gertrude W., age 91, February 28, 2018 of Riverview, Michigan. Wife of the late Paul "Joe" Zatek. Loving mother of Joseph (Kathy) Zatek, the late John Zatek, the late Sue Zatek and the late Anne Zatek. Also survived by her grandchildren Shelly Zimecki, Joe Zatek and Paul Zatek; 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be planned at...
Toni Kovacs
February 27, 2018
Toni Kovacs, age 72. Passed away surrounded by her family February 27, 2018. Beloved wife of Kenneth Kovacs for 54 years. Loving mother of Kathleen (Craig) Everlove, the late Michael Kovacs, and Scott (Linda) Kovacs. Proud grandma to Corey, Chris, and Tyler.
Josephine Gering
February 27, 2018
Josephine Gering; age 90, February 27, 2018 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Norman. loving mother of Ronald (Beverly), Laurie Trueblood, Danny and the late Norman. Dearest grandmother of Ronnie, Jason, Katrina, Andrew, Allyce, Michael, Matthew, Mark, Megan and great-grandmother of 9. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Josephine...
Beatrice A. Ryan
February 27, 2018
Beatrice Ann Ryan was born on March 20, 1945 in Nellis West Virginia, she passed away on February 27, 2018. Loving wife of the late Gerald Ryan. Beloved daughter of Ruth McKinney and the late Carl McKinney. Loving mother to the late Fel Rodriguez, Carrie Rodriguez,Carl Lee (Vicki) McKinney, Felicia (Darryl) Hedrick, Marty (Rhianna) Rodriguez. Proud Grandma to Fel,...
Harold T. Ranville
February 26, 2018
Harold Theodore Ranville, 92, of Lambertville, MI, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2018 at Alice Lorraine Care Center in Monroe, Michigan. Born on May 22, 1925, he was the son of Martin Ranville and Loretta (Hards) Ranville. Harold served in the U.S. Army in Germany and Austria during World War II. He ended his schooling at age 12...
Theresa "Joyce" Celsi
February 26, 2018
Theresa "Joyce" Celsi, age 81. February 26, 2018. Dearest daughter to the late Joy Lewandowski. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Celsi for 44 years. Loving mother to John (Brenda) Celsi, Joeri (Joe) DeSira, Ron (the late Margaret) Celsi, Renee Celsi, Dean (Sherry) Celsi, and Joseph (Amy) Celsi. Proud chacha/grandma to many grandkids and great-grandkids. Joyce was family-orientated, loving,...
James G. Rose
February 26, 2018
Rose, James G. Age 83, of Southgate. February 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Beverly for 51 years. Loving father of Jim (Tamara) Rose, Edward (Sheila) Rose, Dan (Tracy) Rose, Bill (Joy) Rose and Dorathy (Gary) Partin. Proud grandpa of 14. Dear brother of Randy (Donna) Rose and Reva Bennett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
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