OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

John Paul Connors

John Paul Connors

September 22, 2017

John Paul Connors, age 88, of Roseville, MI, died September 22, 2017. Mass Intention will be said at St. Francis Cabrini Church, 9000 Laurence Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101 on October 7th at 5 pm and October 15th, 22nd and 29th at 7 pm. He will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery on September 28th at...

Frances Conti

Frances Conti

September 22, 2017

Conti, Frances. Age 85, of Riverview. September 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Luca. Loving mother of David, Tom (Jennifer), Louie (Pam) and Cathy (Paul) Kolonich. Proud grandmother of Toni, Tyler, Christopher, Carolyn, Tommy, Theresa, Natalie and Paul. Great grandmother of Jilian, Hailey, Elijah, Ella, Ryan, Landon and Zanden. Dear sister of Johnny Nagel, Helen Steckroth, Jeannie Drescosky...

Armand L. Donofrio

Armand L. Donofrio

September 22, 2017

Armand was born on June 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor on September 22, 2017 at the age of 75; he was of Newport. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne. Loving father of Cassie, Dianna, Tammi, Brent, Dominic and Jeana. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, other loving family and friends....

Dave Hayward

Dave Hayward

September 21, 2017

Hayward. Dave, age 48 of Grosse Ile. Went home to be with the lord on September 21st, 2017. Loving son of Carole (the late Jack) Hayward. Beloved brother of Laura Hayward. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends whom which he loved very much. A Celebration of Life is currently pending for a later date...

Lester E. Finkbinder

Lester E. Finkbinder

September 20, 2017

Finkbinder, Lester E. "Jr." Age 60, of Taylor. September 20, 2017. Beloved husband of Debbie for 32 years. Loving father of Crystal (Patrice), the late L.J. and Ashley (David). Dear brother of David Finkbinder. Preceded in death by parents Henry and June Finkbinder. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research

Alex J. Brasili

Alex J. Brasili

September 20, 2017

Brasili, Alex J., age 96, September 20, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loving father of Charles Brasili and Brenda Lee. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Robert Bob Rode

Robert Bob Rode

September 19, 2017

Robert Rode: age 75, September 19, 2017 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Lynn. Loving dad of Tamara Rode, Eric Rode and Trisha Lessing. Dearest pa of Kaitlyn, Veronica, Logan, Blake and Carter. Preceded in death by his parents; Donald and Virginia and his brothers; Douglas and David. Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the American...

Robert L. Walters

Robert L. Walters

September 19, 2017

Robert L. Walters; age 81, September 19 2017 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Myrna. Loving dad of Lauren, Jeff (Monique), Julie (Tim) O'Dell and Mike (Barbra Kootsillas).Dearest grandpa of Jeremy, Daniel, Edmond, Camille, Robert, Michael, Brendan, Noah and great-grandpa of Delia, Loralei, Paulette and Zaklyn. Dear brother of Gerald (Barbara), Terry (Denise) and Marie (Greg) Garland. In lieu...

Melissa A. Lemaire

Melissa A. Lemaire

September 19, 2017

Melissa was born on February 17, 1979 in Lincoln Park, Mi and died on September 19, 2017 at the age of 38; she was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved daughter of Thomas (Sharon) and the late Debbie. Dearest sister of John (Lisa) Lemaire, Andrea (Dave) Siwicki, Jimmy Lemaire, Thomas Lemaire, Jr. and Rebecca (Gary) Napier. Also survived by her grandmother...

Rita B. Condon

Rita B. Condon

September 18, 2017

Condon, Rita B. Age 94 of Trenton. September 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Condon, Sr. Loving mother of Donald (Audrey) Condon Jr., Daniel Condon, the late Debbie Jabro and the late Dale Condon. Dear mother-in-law of Tammy Condon. Proud grandmother of 9. Great grandmother of 14. Dearest sister of Mary Williams, Paul Skelly and Jerry...

Mrs. Robbie Jean Lesko

Mrs. Robbie Jean Lesko

September 18, 2017

Beloved wife of Thomas. Devoted mother to Mark (Aileen) Thorington, Mickey (Stephanie) Thorington, Mathew Thorington, Scott (Paulann) Lesko and Keith (Cristie) Lesko. Robbie enjoyed roosters, ducks, gardening, cold beer,cross country skiing and golf.

Douglas Edwin Vanderbush

Douglas Edwin Vanderbush

September 16, 2017

Born in Centerline, Michigan, Douglas was the son of James and Ethel (Butler) Vanderbush Sr. A graduate of Midland High School, he worked as a Janitor for Airport Community Schools for over 27 years, retiring in 2006. He was married to Karen Troxell April 20, 2001. Douglas was known as a handyman that could fix almost anything, somewhat of...

Leontine W. Rice

Leontine W. Rice

September 16, 2017

Rice, Leontine W. 98, died in the Lord September 16, 2017 at Mountain View Nursing Home, Aroda, Virginia. She was born March 5, 1919 in Whitburn, Scotland, to William and Leontine (Viette) Williamson, and immigrated to the United States in 1925. She was a graduate of Grove City High School and Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania, and received...

Jerry W. Blanton

Jerry W. Blanton

September 16, 2017

Jerry was born in Kentucky on March 18, 1954 and died on September 16, 2017 at the age of 63; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 37 years to Therese. Loving father of the late Harold, the late Jered, Wendy Blanton (Tim Bohn), Jeffrey (Shalimar) and Kimberly (Adam) Ball. Proud grandpa of Sebastian, Eliza, Clara, Alexander and...

Dawn Therese Rayfield

Dawn Therese Rayfield

September 14, 2017

Dawn was born on January 1, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan and died at her home in Taylor on September 14, 2017 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Billy. Loving mother of Angelique Boldizar, Nicole Zoellner, Mark Zoellner (Jennifer Holbrook), Jeremy Rayfield and Melissa (Jeff) Mason. Proud grandma of Michael, David, Katelynn, Jayden and Ian. Dearest sister of...

Helen Kroeyr

Helen Kroeyr

September 14, 2017

Kroeyr, Helen, age 93, September 14, 2017 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loving mother of Dorian (Linda), Dave (Jackie) and Don (Stacy). Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Beverly G. Markus

Beverly G. Markus

September 14, 2017

Markus, Beverly Gabrieleen, 80. September 14, 2017, of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Albert Markus for 58 years. Dearest mother of Kerri (Scott) VanWallaghen and Kelly Markus. Most loved grandmother of Alex (Rachel), Ryan, Donnie (Julie) VanWallaghen. Cherished great-grandmother of Kinsley VanWallaghen. Dear sister of the late John R. Toth. Beverly was born on January 18, 1937...

Diane C. Fleszar

Diane C. Fleszar

September 12, 2017

Fleszar, Diane C., age 67, September 12, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of Mark. Loving mother of Krista (Patrick) Stapleton and Aaron Fleszar. Proud nana of Laura and Rachel.

Rosalie 'Terry' Joly

Rosalie 'Terry' Joly

September 11, 2017

Joly, Rosalie Elizabeth (Terry), age 92, September 11, 2017. Born and raised in Lincoln Park, MI; she was married to Robert Joly Sr. (Deceased). Survived by: Daughter: Kristine Joly Vaughan and George & Son: Robert Joly, Jr and Cindy. Grandchildren: Jennifer & Charles Naso, Kristi Cisco, Kristopher & Faye Hornick, Kurtis & Jill Hornick Great Grandchildren: Meghan Cisco, Jacob...

Chuck Mcadams

Chuck Mcadams

September 10, 2017

McAdams, Chuck, age 51 of Taylor. September 10, 2017. Loving father of Crystal and Jamie McAdams. Proud papa of Makennah. Beloved son of Charles Raymond and the late Joanne McAdams. Cherished brother of Teresa McAdams, Mike (Amy) McAdams, and Sheri (Brian) Valentine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his nephew Jon McAdams. Chuck will...