OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Robert B. Sauter D.O.
May 21, 2024
Dr. Robert Bryant Sauter, D.O., 88, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Bob was born in Gardner, MA on August 21, 1935 to parents Charles William Sauter II, D.O. and educator Helen Mae Davis Sauter. Bob was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College of Lancaster, PA and Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a...
Russell Smith
May 21, 2024
Russell Smith, of Gibraltar, passed away May 21, 2024. Dear brother of Ray Smith (Elizabeth Bollman), and Ralph (Virginia) Smith. Cherished uncle of Kevin, David, and Brian. Proud great uncle of Kaitlyn, Samantha, David and Dylan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Myrtle Smith.
Russell was a retired Theatre Arts and...
Gerald L. Bruno Jr.
May 21, 2024
Jerry Bruno died peacefully and went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024 at 8:57 pm.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Kimberly, his sons Jerry, Christopher (Katie), five lovely grandchildren, his mother, Hilda, sisters Ann, Donna, Kelly, Tina, and brother David.
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Thelma Lorane Minney
May 21, 2024
Born in Clairborn Coutny, Tennessee, Thelma was the daughter of Ruby lee Sandifur. A dedicated homemeker she also had been a Beautician. Thelma enjoyed crocheting, shopping, watching Soap Operas, especially General Hospital. She loved animals.
Thelma leaves to cherish her memory her daughters: Kimberly Minney and Kristy Minney.
Marlene Mitchell
May 20, 2024
Marlene Ann Mitchell (Pelarski), was born April 23,1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Edwin & Sophie Pelarski. Sister to Bob Pelarski & aunt to Beth Kobylasz & Susan Rybicki. She graduated from Wyandotte Roosevelt High School in June of 1957. Marlene married Charles Mitchell on June 14, 1958 in Wyandotte, Michigan and they were married 31 years before his passing...
Michele Small
May 20, 2024
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Michele was born on October 7, 1961, and went Home to be with the Lord, her parents Judy and Bob, and her brother John on May 20, 2024, at the age of 62. While a resident of Trenton, she was formerly of Gibraltar. Beloved mother of Bobby and...
Mike Garcia
May 20, 2024
Mike Garcia, of Taylor, passed away May 20, 2024. Loving son of the late Kathleen McGough. Dear brother of Tony (Donna) Garcia, Lisa (Amanda) McGough, and Gina Daniels. Cherished uncle of Glen, John, and Matt. He is survived by many cousins and friends.
Mike had many hobbies but the two most important to him were his RC...
Pat Tutsock
May 19, 2024
Pat Tutsock, of Grosse Ile, passed away May 19, 2024. Loving wife of Perry Tutsock. Cherished sister of Christine (Randy) Fritz, the late Frank (Piper) Coleman, the late Craig (Darlene) Coleman, and the late Brian Coleman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Shirley Coleman. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and many special...
Elizabeth Jane Myers
May 19, 2024
Elizabeth Jane Myers, age 92 of Monroe, passed away May 19, 2024 in her home.
Born October 4, 1931 in Monroe, Elizabeth was the daughter of Nicholas and Florence (Serbin) Moldovan. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Myers in 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2012. A dedicated homemaker, Elizabeth enjoyed bowling and...
Philip Robert Blakemore
May 18, 2024
Born in Detroit, Philip was the son of Clifton and Norma (Miller) Blakemore. After losing Clifton at a young age, Philip was raised by stepdad Hank and mother Norma. A high school graduate, he worked as a Maintenance Trades Supervisor for Ford Motor Company for over 32 years, retiring in 2005. Philip was an avid fan of all Detroit...
Jeanne Holz
May 18, 2024
Jeanne Holz, age 94 of Trenton, MI passed away May 18, 2024. Loving mother of Nancy (the late Orville) Homeister, Richard A. Holz, James (Laurie) Holz, Robert Holz and Donald (Alex) Holz. Proud grandmother to Kevin (Cristal), Michelle (Chris), Christopher (Jaime), Lia, Meredith, Devin and Bryan and great grandmother of Kevin, Nick, Owen, Leo and Piper.
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Tommy Shupe
May 18, 2024
Albert Thomas Shupe, age 67 of Taylor, passed away on May 18, 2024.
Loving father to Tommy, Xenia, Christopher, and Ashley. Loving papa to Cailan, Mackenzie, Aubrey, Chloe, Skylar, Aria, and Gage. Loving brother to Sandy. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry, Ricky, Ray, Leslie, Steve, Bobby, Gary, and Gail.
...Donald H. Herrmann
May 18, 2024
Donald H. Herrmann, age 82 of Grosse Ile, MI passed away May 18, 2024. Loving husband of Patricia Herrmann for 35 wonderful years. Beloved dad of David (Amy) Herrmann, Dennis (Sabrina) Herrmann, Tracy (Milan Milkovich) Korczyk and Laurie (Linas) Polteraitis. Proud grandpa of Caius, Annalee, Kelsey, Drew, Serena, Isabella, Logan, Olivija, Lina and great grandpa of Ryder. Loving brother...
Pamela Anne Knierim
May 17, 2024
Born in Wyandotte, Pamela was the daughter of Arthur William and Joyce Yvonne (Gee) Des Marais. A graduate of Saline High School, she had worked at the University of Michigan as an EMG Technician and also had been the Deputy Clerk for Berlin Township. Pamela enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking, doing word puzzles and she loved animals, but her most...
Susan Ann Zambo
May 17, 2024
Susan Ann “Sue” Zambo passed away on May 17, 2024, in Riverview, Michigan after a prolonged illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Walter and Helen Szostek on April 2, 1950, Sue was only 74 years old.
Sue grew up in the Downriver area with her siblings, WalterSzostek, Jr., Kenneth Szostek, Sr....
Pauline Cecile Defran
May 17, 2024
DeFran, Pauline Cecile (nee Aukskalnis) age 94 of Trenton Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Alfred DeFran. Loving mother of Donna DeFran. Dear grandmother of Allison (John) Irwin, Stephen DeFran, Drew DeFran, and Kailyn (Johnny) Weeks. Great grandmother of Ashley and Jake Irwin. Mother-in-law of Candace (Chuck) DeFran...
James Albert Pentecost
May 17, 2024
Born in Saginaw, James was the son of Robert and Jane (Esparza) Pentecost. He married the love of his life, Rochelle Stanley, on July 24, 1971. A self employed entrepreneur, James enjoyed playing billiards and boating. He was the President of the P-Clan as well as the Vinewood Vamps.
James leaves to cherish, Rochelle, his wife of...
Frank Kardos Jr.
May 16, 2024
Frank Kardos Jr., age 77 of Trenton, MI passed away May 16, 2024 surrounded by family. Loving husband of Mary Kardos for 53 wonderful years. Beloved dad of Frank (Joanna) Kardos III and Lisa Kardos. Proud Papa of Connor, Caleb, Angelina, Giavanna, Francesca, and Joey. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...
Ronald F. Chubb
May 15, 2024
Chubb, Ronald F. was born on November 10, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on May 15, 2024 at the age of 79; he was of Trenton. Cherished husband of 58 years to Linda. Loving father of Steve (Mary), Cheryl (George) McClure and Fred (Kirsten). Proud papa of Aaron, Joshua (Kaytee), Christopher (Kadie), Hannah, Jackson, and...
Robert James Delisle
May 15, 2024
Robert James DeLisle,
age 63, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
The son of Paul & Hazel Lee (Whitlock) DeLisle, was born on January 8, 1961, in Wyandotte, Michigan. On June 5, 1985,...