OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Edward James Williams
July 19, 2014
Beloved husband of Debbie. Father of Jennifer Reed, Christopher, Jason, Robert and step-father of Gail Major. Dear brother of Sharilyn Williams. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. The family suggests donations in memory of Edward to the Michigan Humane Society.
Michael P. Alexander
July 18, 2014
Alexander, Michael P. Age 80 of Grosse Ile. Born August 29, 1933 in Detroit Michigan and died July 18, 2014. Beloved husband of 58 years of Elaine. Loving father of Kim Alexander, Mickey (Jim) Stratton, Michael (Gabrielle) and the late Stacie Fallon. Father-In-Law to Dan Fallon. Proud grandfather of Courtney (Steve), Steph, Dan, Shannon, Michael, Lauren, Desiree, Sydney, Dylan,...
William D. Hurst
July 17, 2014
Hurst, William D, age 87 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Frances for 63 years. Cherished father of the late Michael, Darice Smith and Katherine VanBuskirk. Loving grandfather of Mary, Leigh Anne, Elizabeth, Katherine, Kellen, Colt, Tana, Shay and Thomas (Max). Great grandfather of 6. Dearest brother of John Hurst and Ann Camachi. Also survived by other loving family...
Mrs. Lena Stedman Kolakowski
July 17, 2014
Kolakowski, Lena beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mother of Ed (Mary Lou), Rose (the late Mike) McCormick, Joe (Kathy), Barbara Walker (Art Jones). Loving grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 12. PID in death by siblings, Floyd Stedman, Mildred Mugglin, Virginia Smith, Frances Bonker, and Robert Stedman. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mrs Marie Haddad
July 17, 2014
Marie Haddad, age 88, of Monroe, MI passed away Thursday July 17, 2014 at Medilodge of Monroe, she had been in declining health. Marie was born January 1, 1926 in Damascus, Syria to Milham and Anisie (Alhadad) Haddad, she married Shehadeh Haddad in 1939, he preceded her in death in 2000. Marie is survived by her children, George Haddad...
Adelmo Sam Pallotta
July 17, 2014
Formerly of Allen Park. Beloved son of Saverio and the late Antonietta. Loving brother of Lina (Steve) Maier and Bernice (Jim) Murray. Dear uncle of Nicholas Murray and Adam Murray. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. View the video tribute to honor Adelmo's life by clicking the multimedia tab above
Mr. Jeffrey I. Reeves
July 16, 2014
Reeves, Jeffrey I., age 50 of Taylor, passed away July 16, 2014. Loving father of Eva Paterakis, Katina Reeves, and Jeffrey J. Reeves. Also survived by his mother Veachel (Bud) Pond, brothers and sisters Donna, Pam, Fred, Myra, Randy, and other loving family and friends.
Ruby Miracle Bays Smith
July 15, 2014
Smith, Ruby Miracle Bays. Age 84 of Dearborn Heights. Born February 7, 1930 in Trosper, KY and died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at her home in Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late A.J. Bays and the late David Smith. Loving mother of Beverly (Robert) Bingham, Jacqueline Bays (Joseph McCaffrey), Judy (the late Michael) Jacobs, Andrew (Janice) Bays and...
Olga Niecko
July 15, 2014
Born in Detroit, Olga was the daughter of Aleskey & Maria (Kdlubovich) Marchuk. She married the love of her life, Leonard Niecko Jr. on August 25, 1955. Sadly he preceded her in death August 11, 1989. A dedicated homemaker, Olga was a member of St. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodx Church in Detroit. Olga leaves to cherish her memory...
Ola B. Lesage
July 14, 2014
LeSage, Ola B. Age 65 of Allen Park. Born December 26, 1948 in McDowell, KY and died July 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Martin LeSage. Loving mother of the late Elizabeth Ann. Dearest sister of Elsie (Jimmy) Hamilton, Loretta Sue Newman (Doffie Justice), Brenda Lou Paige, Barbara Ann Mitchell, Thurman (Emily) Mitchell, William J. Mitchell, Foster...
Robert Ian Macgugan
July 14, 2014
MacGugan, Robert Ian. Age 61 of Southgate, formerly of Trenton. July 14, 2014. Loving brother of Douglas (Debbie) MacGugan. Dear uncle of Andrew (Yoli) Roche, Jennifer (Brian) Starks, Kyleen and Sean MacGugan. Great uncle of Rita Clare, Tyler, Ian and Corinne Christine. Preceded in death by parents Ian and Rita MacGugan and sister Christine Roche. Memorial contributions may be...
John P. Scimeca
July 13, 2014
Scimeca, John P. Age 93, July 13, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor. Loving father of Tom (Joan), Cathy (Dan) Cargo, Mike (Karen) and Rick. Dearest grandpa of Karen, Jason, Stephen, Eric, Stacey and the late Christopher. Dear brother of Marie Myers (the late James) and the late Joseph and brother-in-law of Dina. Also survived...
William Michael Faurot
July 13, 2014
William Michael Faurot, 67 of Brownstown, beloved son of the late William and Lola Faurot, died July 13, 2014. He is survived by his loving sister, Suzanne Morales (Brian) and nieces Sandra Cole (Chris) and Lori Kouchoukos (David). He was also survived by seven grand nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. Bill proudly worked...
Rodney "Juice" Paris
July 13, 2014
Born in Dearborn, Rodney was the son of Henry & Betty (Lantz) Paris. A Pipefitter by trade, Rodney was known as a "jack of all trades" also doing roofing and carpentry. Rodney leaves to cherish his memory a son Brandon Paris; a daughter Brittney Paris; grandson Jackson Paris; two sisters: Denise Stewart and Roxanne (Dennis) Seog; as well as...
Marilyn S. Hilliard
July 12, 2014
Born in Herrin, Illinois, Marilyn was the daughter of Waldo & Pearl (Angel) Stover. She married the love of her life, Donald Hilliard, on September 5, 1965 in White Ash, Illinois. She and her husband moved to Monroe in 1972. A dedicated homemaker, Marilyn worked for many years as a Medical Insurance Biller for various physicians in the Monroe...
Mrs. Lois Jean Williams
July 11, 2014
Williams, Lois Jean 78 of Southgate passed away July 11th after a long battle with breast cancer. Loving wife of the late Ernest E. Williams of Detroit, Dear sister of Les (Marian) Shier of Riverview, Loretta Knapp of Arkansas, Preceded in death by brothers George Shier and Norm Shier, and sister, Lillie Mae Shier. Beloved mother of Daniel (Kelly)...
Thomas J. Hall
July 11, 2014
Loving father of Isabella. Dearest son of Margaret and the late Townsel. Dear brother of Jeff, Chris, Elizabeth and the late Jonas. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and other loving family members. All Services Are Private.: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101
Mr. John Oleksink
July 10, 2014
Oleksink, John. Age 88, of Ecorse. July 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 58 years. Loving uncle of JoAnn (Gary) Chick and Shirley Hassom. Dear cousin of William (Mary Anna) Snellman, Timothy (Mary Lou) Snellman, Timmy Snellman, Vickey (Ed) Szczerowski and Edwina Stein. Preceded in death by parents Louis and Josephine Oleksuk and 4 siblings; Josephine, Frances, Annie...
Florence May Lezotte
July 9, 2014
There Will Not Be Any Visitation At The Funeral Home: The Ford Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 23620 N. Huron River Dr., Rockwood, MI 48173