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Mrs. Corrine Yelley
December 25, 2017
Corrine Yelley, age 68 of Wyandotte, passed away at home December 25th, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Dear wife of Noah "Tom" Yelley. Loving mother of Jamie (Tim) Boggs and Dan. Proud grandmother of Austin, Avery, Rylan, and Ashlynn. Corrine was preceded in death by her mother Joyce, brothers Michael Sands, Lee Sands, as well as her sister...
Anthony Peter Kobus
December 25, 2017
Kobus, Anthony Peter. Age 90; of Riverview, formerly of Trenton. Passed away peacefully at home December 25, 2017 with his family. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Kobus. Dear father of Nicholas (Rhonda) Kobus, Patricia (Timothy) Teifer, Carol (Mark) Streamer, David (Francina) Kobus, and Linda (Tom) Salcido. Proud grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 17. He loved all of...
Ciapha Lafayette-Gant Reeves
December 25, 2017
Ciapha Lafayette-Gant Reeves was born to the late Sr. Pastor Charles K. Reeves and Helen C. Jackson-Reeves on August 2, 1968 in Liberia, West Africa. Shortly after the demise of parents Emmanuel N. Reeves, Sr. (Uncle) and Serena B. Jackson-Reeves (Auntie) assumed the role of parents. Ciapha went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017. Beloved...
Mary Roberts
December 25, 2017
Roberts, Mary Jane. December 25, 2017. Age 93; of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Bud Roberts. Loving mother to the late Robert Roberts and Jan (Michael) McAlister. Cherished Gram of Marc (Tasha) McAlister and Ryan (Danielle) McAlister. Great-gram of Ronnel, Rodger, Gabriel, Grayson, Evan, Brock, and Owen. Beloved sister to the late Rita (the late Ralph) Gentner and...
Margaret E. Bolla
December 23, 2017
Bolla, Margaret E., age 90, December 23, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Loving mother of Stephen Bolla, Theresa Hunt and Ellen Thomas. Also survived by her grandchildren Melanie (Scott) Newson, Allison Thomas, Justin (Erica) Bolla and Jesse (Stephen) Raab; 3 great grandchildren Finley, Kaia and Cassidy; dear sister of Thomas Gordon, Marie (the...
Dorothy L. Cruz
December 23, 2017
Cruz, Dorothy L. of Southgate. December 23, 2017; age 88. Beloved wife of Ruben Cruz. Loving mother of Diane (Mark) Meadows, Dale (Kathy) Cruz, and the late Rene Lorentz. Cherished grandma of Daniel Meadows. Proud great-grandma to Angela, Mark, Merlin, Matthew, and Memphis. Beloved sister of Gloria (Raul) Garcia, Ed Barrera, Anita Jasso, and the late Louisa (the late...
Thad 'Iggy' Jones
December 23, 2017
Sunrise 7-10-41 Sunset 12-23-17 Thaddeus Stevenson Jones was born to Sadie Royals and Thaddeus Jones on July 10, 1941. Thaddeus affectionately known to his friends and family by his nickname, "Iggy", grew up in Ecorse, Michigan. Iggy was educated in the Ecorse Public School system. After high school Thaddeus enlisted in the Air Force and was honorably discharged after...
Ann Bockel
December 22, 2017
Ann Bockel, age 90 of Allen Park. Loving wife of the late John Bockel. Dearest mother of David (Cathy) Bockel and Mark (Kate) Bockel. Proud grandma of Nick and Andy. Beloved sister of Noray (the late Ann) Sarkisian and the late Rose (Nick) Erganian. Burial for Ann will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit, MI at 10:30am...
Patrick A. Redman
December 22, 2017
Patrick in his home, after a courageous battle with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor. Born June 2, 1960 in Trenton, Patrick was the son of Henry and Jean (Stewart) Redman. He worked for over 20 years at Ford Motor Company, until retiring in 2005, but Patrick's true passion was being an Auto Mechanic. He worked on cars most of his...
Alice Rose Morden
December 22, 2017
Alice Rose Morden (nee Brooks); age 87, December 22, 2017 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of William (Joette), Robert, David (Laurie) and the late Mary Alice (Andy) Carroll. Dearest mamau of David (Stephanie) Flournoy, Brandon (Jessica), Sidney, Chase, Joseph (Kori), Phillip (Kathryn) and great-grandma of 7. Dear sister of Elsie (the late Vernon) Montique....
Carrie M. Renaud Turner
December 21, 2017
Carrie M. Renaud Turner, age 40 of the Downriver Area, passed away on December 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Austin and Kloey Turner. Beloved daughter of Dale and Pamela Renaud. Dear sister of Kellie (Tom) Carr and Timothy Renaud. Also survived by her loving and caring friend Darren Carnes, other family members and friends....
Kathryn J. Hutchinson
December 21, 2017
Hutchinson, Kathryn J., age 85, December 21, 2017 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Johnnie Junior Hutchinson. Loving mother of John (Laurie) Hutchinson. Also survived by her grandchildren Sarah and John.
Mr. George W. Mans, Jr.
December 20, 2017
Mans, Jr. George W. Dec. 20, age 77, of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Carol. Dear Father of Kristina, Katie, Jeff and Greg. Dearest Grandfather and best friend to Caroline and Leila Gorno. Also survived by his sister Louise Mans Sahlan and his 2 brothers-in-law Paul and Richard Grimes. Memorial Service: Wednesday, December 27 1:00 PM First United Methodist Church...
Robert E."Bob" Barker
December 20, 2017
Barker, Robert E. "Bob", age 76, December 20, 2017 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Rita LaFleur, Dennis (Kelly) Barker, Rosemary (Joe Waldorf) Barker and the late Nick Kalbarchick. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters and 1 brother. Contributions in memory of Robert's life may be made directly to the family....
Rosemary Ellen Miracle
December 20, 2017
Survived by her children Charles E. Miracle Jr., Sylvia L. Thompson, Donna J. Miracle, Theresa Cole, brothers Ben, Eddie, David, Bobby and Donnie Griffor, Granddaughters Denise Miracle, Robin Buchanan, Misty Kessler and Grandsons Dennis Thompson, Terry Brown. Rosemary was blessed with 6 Great Grand children with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles...
Delmer John Perotta
December 19, 2017
Perotta, Delmer John, age 84, of Allen Park, MI, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017. Delmer is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Joan. He is survived by 3 children Joseph (Martha), Annette and James; his grandchildren Lenny (Sue), Theresa (Keith) and Jeremiah and 3 great grandchildren Tyler, Cole and Dean. Preceded in death by...
Leonila E. Berrelez
December 19, 2017
Berrelez, Leonila ("Lila") E. Carter of Detroit, Michigan died peacefully on December 19, 2017 at the age of 92. Lila was born on December 27, 1924 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Beloved wife of the late Juan D. Berrelez for 59 years. Loving mother of John (Debbie), Carlos (deceased), Ana Margarita Southers , Rolando, David (Pam), Robert (Sue) and Joseph...
Philip Demetrios Kaltsas
December 19, 2017
Philip Demetrios Kaltsas, age 82 of Riverview. Survived by partner Linda, widowed by the late Dorothy, and forever friends and parents with Joanne. Beloved father of George D. (Gisele) Kaltsas, Harriet Stebbin, and Antonio (Malinda) Kaltsas. Dearest papou of John, Antonio, Joshua, Nicholas, Christine, Michael, Angelica, and Holly and to 7 great grandchildren. He was a teacher at Melvindale...
Dolores M. Locher
December 18, 2017
Dolores Mary (nee Colasinski) Locher, of West Bloomfield, MI, formerly of Taylor, MI. Dolores was born on October 29, 1928 in Detroit and passed away on December 18, 2017 at The Villa at Green Lake Estates at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom of John (Anita), Mark (Teresa), Claudia (Frank) Seymour, Mary Locher...
Mary Elizabeth Wenzel
December 18, 2017
Born in Little Falls, New York, Mary was the daughter of Peter and Agnes (Wrufel) Wojdan. She married the love of her life, Floyd John Wenzel, on January 22, 1938 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carleton. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1974. A dedicated homemaker, Mary also worked as a seamstress at Monroe Bridal Aisle for...
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