OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Walter "Rocky" Bryl

Walter "Rocky" Bryl

September 22, 2023

Walter “Rocky” Bryl, of Dearborn Heights, passed away September 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Margie for 45 beautiful years. Dear brother of Norbert Bryl, Robert Bryl, Rose Marie Cislo, and Arleen Bryl. He was loved by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Regina Bryl.

Rocky was a...

Pietro "Peter" Vespa

Pietro "Peter" Vespa

September 21, 2023

Pietro “Peter” Vespa of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 70. Beloved father of Nadia Erwin. Cherished grandfather of Dominic, Lucas, and the late Angel Erwin, whom he now joins in Heaven. Loving brother of Sindia (James) Greenawalt, Dennis (Gail) Vespa, Gina (Luca) Miceli, and Victor Vespa....

Roger Bailey

Roger Bailey

September 20, 2023

Roger Bailey, of Trenton, passed away September 20, 2023 after a brief, strong fight against pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Kathy. Proud father of Jason, Brandon, Ryan, and Samantha. Dear son of Patricia (Steve). Loving brother of Richard (Shirley) Bailey, and Sharon (Richard) Burke. Cherished son-in-law of David Wiykovics. Brother-in law of Tricia (Nick) Hagen and Nikki (Craig) Bryant....

Edward Thomas Michael "Teetee" Loftis

Edward Thomas Michael "Teetee" Loftis

September 20, 2023

Edward Michael Thomas “TeeTee” Loftis was born on August 14, 1992 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 20, 2023 at the age of 31; he was of Southwest Detroit. Loving brother of Heather Loftis, Joseph Quinteros, Christianna Quinteros, Tandra Adkins, Leonard Adkins and Harvey Adkins. Proud grandson of Mary and Gene Lamb. Also survived by his fiancé, Sara...

George Saliba Qaqish

George Saliba Qaqish

September 20, 2023

George Saliba Qaqish was born on September 13, 1939 in Jordan and died on September 20, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 57 years to Fayzeh Issa Qaqish. Loving dad of Father Athanasios, Saliba (Mariam), Fatin (Zahair), Tagreed (Ghalib), Fadia (Amjad) and Nisreen (Ronald). Also survived by his 13 grandchildren, one great...

Stan Mitchell

Stan Mitchell

September 19, 2023

Stan Mitchell of Detroit, Michigan passed away in the late hours of Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the age of 75 while surrounded by his family. Loving father of Jeff (Kim) Mitchell, Keith (Kim) Mitchell, Tam (Eric) Tubolino, Mandee (Jason) Clark, and Kristy (Jared) Setser. Dear grandpa of Justin, Ashlie, Johnny, Kyle, Chloe, Kellen, Mac, Jase, and Makena. Dearest...

Jackie Lynn Domosle

Jackie Lynn Domosle

September 18, 2023

Jackie Lynn Domosle, age 84 of Monroe, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at home. She had been in hospice for several weeks. Born October 24, 1938, in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, Jackie was the daughter of Avery and Grace (Sutton) Goforth. She grew up in the cabin built from the logs cut from their woods by her two grandfathers...

Frances U. Bowman

Frances U. Bowman

September 17, 2023

Frances U. Bowman, age 88 of Brownstown, passed away September 17, 2023.

Born January 15, 1935 in Monroe, Frances was the daughter of Frank and Ursula (Bruck) Wichenheiser. She was a past member of St. Mary Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood. Frances enjoyed crafting, collecting angels and playing cards, but her most treasured...

Donald Andrew Shanley

Donald Andrew Shanley

September 17, 2023

Shanley, Donald A, Age 91 of Allen Park, formerly of Belleville and Carp Lake, Michigan. Resident of Maple Heights Senior Living. Beloved Husband of 66 years to the late Arlene (Varga). Dedicated father to Andrea (Ed) Seabloom and Lisa (David) Puckett. Devoted grandfather to Adam (Lindsey) Seabloom, Laura (Jeremy) Flanigan, Beth (Marcus) Crapo, Kayla Shamie, Dallas Shamie, Christian, Hunter...

Margo Mary Czarny

Margo Mary Czarny

September 14, 2023

Margo Mary Czarny of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Robert Stanchina. Cherished mother of Scott Czarny, Jeffrey (Shari) Czarny, and Bradley (Sandy) Czarny. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey, Jr. (Allison), Selica (Mitchell), Cody, Gabrielle (Kevin), and Colton. Dearest great-grandmother of many. Loving sister of Dave (Elaine) Mongeau....

Wanda L. Loomis

Wanda L. Loomis

September 14, 2023

Wanda L. Loomis, of Grosse Ile, passed away September 14, 2023. She is survived by her cousins, Julie A. Slone, Lisa M Willis and Richard L. Cookson, and her best friend Kristine Butto- Brownlee. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerry Loomis, and her parents Albert & Margie Jank.

She adored her cat, Blues, and...

David C.  Farrer

David C. Farrer

September 13, 2023

David Christopher Farrer. Age 62 of Taylor, Michigan. Passed away September 13, 2023. Loving father of Kristie Farrer, Nicole Farrer, the late David Farrer and Alisha Farrer. Proud grandpa of Kyle, Jaylynn, Jazilyn, Desmond, Aniya, Sapphire, Deavion, Daymond, Jayceon and Baby Mikey. Dearest son of Sandra Lawson. Preceded in death by his father Wayne Elmer Farrer, III.

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Janet June Cohoon

Janet June Cohoon

September 13, 2023

After a long struggle with her health our mother, Janet June Cohoon, passed away on September 13, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Janet was born in Trenton Michigan on September 5, 1957, to Clayton and Ikuko “June” Cohoon. Being the middle of 5 children Janet was raised in a big loving family and...

Keith Naubert

Keith Naubert

September 13, 2023

Keith Naubert, of Lincoln Park, passed away September 13, 2023. Beloved son of the late Milton “Pete” and the late Elaine Naubert. Loving brother of Elizabeth (Greg), Allen (Vicki), Thomas (Kimberly) and Michelle (Keith). Proud uncle of Douglas, Jonathan (Jackie), Laura, Timothy, Christopher, Scott (Megan), and Jennifer.

Keith was a proud member of the Knights...

Maria Rosati

Maria Rosati

September 13, 2023

Rosati, Maria. September 13, 2023. She was born in Roccamorice, Abruzzo, Italy. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Rocco and Antonia (Santangelo) Pietrangelo. She married the love of her life, Agostino Rosati on August 26, 1956. Sadly, he preceded her in death on May 16, 2004. Maria was a dedicated homemaker and was a member of St....

Mariah Lynn Deel (Kiss)

Mariah Lynn Deel (Kiss)

September 12, 2023

Mariah Lynn Deel, 29, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Taylor, Michigan surrounded by family.

She was born on July 11, 1994 at Riverside Hospital in Trenton to Linda Horton (mother) and Joseph Kiss

(father).

Mariah is survived by her husband, Christopher Deel and son, Grayson Deel; Stepfather Jeff Horton,

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Cathy Lynn Nicoletti

Cathy Lynn Nicoletti

September 12, 2023

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Visitation will be held at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes- Allen Park Chapel on Sunday, September 17, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Monday, September 18, from 11:00 - 12:00 pm at Faith Christian Assembly, 25201 W. Outer Drive, Melvindale. The service...

Juliann Mcnamara

Juliann Mcnamara

September 10, 2023

Juliann Nasiatka (McNamara) was born on November 17th 1969, to Thomas and Mary Nasiatka in Wyandotte Michigan. While growing up, one of her best friends was her loving sister Deborah Nasiatka. Juliann loved spending time with animals, exploring and admiring nature, and listening to her favorite musical artists such as Barry Manilow, Journey, and Kiss. Throughout her working career...

Carmelo Diaz Ovalle

Carmelo Diaz Ovalle

September 10, 2023

Carmelo Diaz Ovalle, age 73, was called to his eternal rest by our loving and merciful God. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and loved ones, enveloped in abundant prayer and God’s mercy on September 10, 2023 in Ypsilanti, MI. Carmelo was born on July 16, 1950 in Oaxaca, Mexico. He was 1 of 7 children...

Randy Meyer

Randy Meyer

September 10, 2023

Randy Meyer, of Gibraltar, passed away September 10, 2023. Loving brother of the late Geraldine, the late Buzz, the late Judy, the late Robert, the late Sandy, and Misty (Chris) Willey. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Meyer.

Randy loved everything Rock...