OBITUARIES

January 12, 2024

Born May 15, 1927 in London Township, James was the son of Anthony and Margaret (Franzen) Werstein. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army. James married the love of his life, Opal Masson, on May 5, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee. Sadly she preceded him in death March 27, 2006.

A...

January 12, 2024

Fred Gray of Taylor, Michigan, 82 years young went to heaven on January 12, 2024 due to a lengthy

illness with heart, kidney and lung disease.

In his journey of life, he was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Fred worked for G.M. Engineering for 35 years, and 17 years at Mercedes Engineering. When he...

January 11, 2024

Lena Duncan, born March 8, 1948 in Germany and passed surrounded by love on January 11, 2024 in Wyandotte, Mi. Lena is survived by her sons, Patrick Duncan and Andrew (Beth) Duncan, her grand children, Meghan Duncan (Charlie Cavender), Sophia Duncan and Ashleigh Rayl and great-grandchildren, Jason and Lillian Rayl, her sisters Erika (George) Hill and Linda (Richard) Duncan...

January 11, 2024

Adams, John L. January 11, Age 83, of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Bonnie. Dear father of Timothy (Patricia), Gerald (Sonya) and Michelle. Dearest grandfather of Jonathan, Christian, Julie and Alexi. Also survived by one brother Jerry Adams and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rubin Adams and Pauline Marshall,...

January 10, 2024

Leona Lillie Abbott (Konarske) was born in Brownstown on January 16, 1929 to August and Clara Konarske (Bargau), and passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1947. Leona married Harry Abbott (1925-1995) on November 21, 1953. She worked as a secretary for Pennsalt from 1947 until 1954. Then worked as a secretary...

January 10, 2024

Joey Robinson, age 31, born and raised in Grosse Ile, MI, and a resident of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Joey was born October 19, 1992, to his loving parents, Susan and John Robinson. He was the youngest of his siblings, Jonathan and Jenny (and future brother-in-law, Morgan Frakes). And the love...

January 10, 2024

“He Is Loved By Many”

Michael was born on November 10, 1975 in Wayne, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024 at the age of 48; he was of Brownstown and Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 21 years to Allison Davis (Gdowski). Loving father of Tré Michael Davis (Kristina Sayarath),...

January 10, 2024

Mary Matlock of Trenton, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great-great. Mary was preceded in death by her siblings Zonia (the late Eugene) Branstutter, Leona (the late Willis) Kiger, Nannie (the late Norman)...

January 10, 2024

Patti Royer of Woodhaven, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 54. Beloved daughter of Fay Royer and the late Alan Royer. Cherished aunt of Amanda (Jeremy) Moore. Dearest great-aunt of Madilyn Moore. Patti was preceded in death by her brother Timothy Burnham and her grandparents...

January 9, 2024

Elizabeth Mary Fountain, age 97 of Newport, passed away January 9, 2024.

Born April 10, 1926 in Newport, Elizabeth was the daughter of Clarence and Lucy (Cousino) Baron. She married the love of her life, Gene Ross Fountain, on November 8, 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death April 11, 1977. A dedicated homemaker, she was a...

January 9, 2024

Willie Branham, Age 91, of Southgate. January 9, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Susan Bess Branham. Loving father of Vickie (Bill) Wilkins, Ronald (Sally) Branham, and Faye Denise Gibbons. Proud grandfather of Erin (Louie) Jasso, Sarah (Terry) Stafford, Jason (Jodi) Branham, Jaemie (Joe) Adams, Emily (Paul) Collins, Justin Branham (Tiffany Houston), Lindsay Gibbons (Eric Williams), Morgan Gibbons (David...

January 8, 2024

Melissa Diane Quillen was born on January 18, 1961 in Trenton, MI and passed away on January 8, 2024; she was of Brownstown. Beloved wife of 28 years to Roy. Loving mom of Tera Brooks. Proud grandma of Sam Diane Farhat and loving nana of Kalvin Brooks. Preceded in death by her mother, Velma Brooks and her brother Terry...

January 7, 2024

Christine A. Cargill was born on January 27, 1952 in Phoenix, Arizona to Charles Miller and Mary Day Miller and passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Cargill. Loving mother of Wendy Wilson and Tom (Lillian) Wilson. Proud grandma of Shelby and Anthony Wilson. Dearest sister of Pat (Linda),...

January 7, 2024

Born December 24, 1947 in Toledo, Larry was the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Harrold) Grubb. He married the love of his life, Jean Younglove, on February 14, 1976. Larry worked in Telecommunications most of his career, owning and operating Lakeside Telecom, retiring in 2006. He was a member of the Monroe County HAMM Radio club as well as...

January 7, 2024

Denise Grace Frazier was born to Eileen and the late Clayton Brundage in Detroit, on August

5th, 1963. She graduated from Woodhaven High School in 1982.

Denise passed away on January 7th, 2024, at Henry Ford Main Hospital with her three

daughters, Jessica, Sara, and Rachel, by her side. Denise is also survived...

January 6, 2024

Jon P. Zamensky of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed away in the early hours of Saturday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 50 years to Linda Zamensky. Cherished father of Ronald (Vita) Zamensky, Robert (Elizabeth) Zamensky, and Robert (Kimberly) Hudec. Loving grandfather of Joseph (Jessica) Zamensky, Bobbie Sue (Christopher) Young, Bryant Zamensky, and...

January 5, 2024

“Dick”, age 97, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alois Filipp and Rose Domzalski, and by his sister, Mildred Noland. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Helen Filipp, and children Laura, Karen (Gregg), Mark (Kim), Sandra, and Richard (Araceli), 8 grandchildren, and many nieces and...

January 5, 2024

Alice Wanda Rivard was born on January 28, 1935 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Cynthianna and John Maynard; she died on January 5, 2024 at the age of 88 and was of Southgate. Beloved mother of the late Cynthia Makowski, Nancy (David) Homiak and Lori (Bill) Kleiss. Loving grandmother of Jason Makowski, Sarah Boyd, Brian (Aaron) Homiak and Nathan (Mary)...

January 5, 2024

Betty J. Bodine, age 92 of Monroe, passed away January 5, 2024.

Born August 17, 1931 in Temperance, Betty was the daughter of Arthur and Ina (Bird) Wain. A 1948 graduate of Dundee High School, she married the love of her life, Harry Bodine, April 22, 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death December 7, 1986. A...

January 4, 2024

Velma Carlene Hilt

November 13, 1927 – January 4, 2024

God stepped in last week, and took our mother. He was very gentle about it, letting her rest until daybreak before giving her a little push. Her daughter was there, her caregiver always at her...