OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Yvonne H. Papp
June 25, 2023
Papp, Yvonne H. (Leavens), age 88 of Detroit, MI passed away June 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Zolton. Dear mother of Debra (Phil) Knight, Walter (Therese) Leavens and Yvette Martinez. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many grandchildren.
Joan J. Clinton
June 25, 2023
Joan J. Clinton of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Clinton, Jr. Cherished mother of Thomas Clinton, III (Tracey) and Victoria Clinton. Loving grandmother of Shane Clinton. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and...
Nicole Louise Vallie
June 24, 2023
Born in Wyandotte, Nicole was the daughter of Ronnie and Lois (Claxton) Percell.
A graduate of Grosse Ile High School, Nicole had worked as a waitress for various restaurants throughout the years.
Nicole leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Chloe Cercone; as well as a sister Denise (Gary) Howard. Sadly she was preceded by...
Marylyn Simone Vrabel
June 24, 2023
Marylyn S. Vrabel. Age 85 of Taylor, Michigan. Passed away June 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Vrabel. Loving mother of the late Louis, Susan (Dennis Chavez), the late Theresa and John Vrabel, Jr. Proud grandma of Kathleen, Trey and Joshua. Great grandma of Ivey. Dearest sister of Deborah Vargo, Louie (Renee) Walsh, and Louise (Steve)...
Mark E. Collins
June 24, 2023
Mark Eugene Collins, 66, of Taylor, MI, peacefully passed away on June 24, 2023 after a year long battle with ALS among other health issues.
Father of five: Mark Collins of Traverse City, MI; Marcia Phillips of Southgate, MI; Stephanie (Rick) Mirelez of Gilbert, AZ; Noah Collins of Flat Rock, MI...
Marilyn Frances Street
June 24, 2023
Marilyn Frances Street of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late William Mac Street. Cherished mother of William Street, Jr. , Randall Street, and Suzanne Street. Marilyn will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the...
Steve Horner
June 24, 2023
Steven Allen Horner (70), son of Raymond and Eleanor, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Deborah by his side. Early morning, on June 24, 2023, Steve was called home by God to be with his parents and family that preceded him. Steve and Deb recently celebrated 50 years of marriage during which they raised five children. Steve...
Linda Smith
June 23, 2023
Linda Smith was born on March 12, 1947 in Detroit, MI, to Jacob D. and Wanda Kaier. Jacob was a master electrician, excelling at his job. The family moved around many times, allowing Linda to travel across the country, live in different states, and meet new people. In the spring of 1968, Linda met the love of her life,...
Wanda Renee Hilliker
June 23, 2023
Wanda Renee Hilliker was born on October 25, 1964, and passed away on June 23, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Patrick Hilliker; loving children Yolandha Belle Hilliker (Kyle Hunt), Nicole Jean (Brian) Worley, and Ian Glenn Hilliker; cherished grandchildren Kaitlyn Davenport, Reagan Worley, Ashley Davenport, Kiera Hunt, Luke Davenport, and Alivia Worley; and...
Marjorie Ann Willey
June 22, 2023
Willey, Marjorie Ann of Onsted, Michigan passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the age of 87. Cherished mother of Ray (Lisa) Willey, Chris (Misty) Willey, and Marianne Ricevuto. Beloved grandmother of 6 and loving great-grandmother of 9. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Ray L. Willey, her daughters Patricia and Joan...
Dorothy Ann Tomasik
June 22, 2023
Dorothy Ann Tomasik, age 83 of Monroe, passed away June 22, 2023.
Born July 29, 1939 in Endicott, New York, Dorothy was the daughter of Rob-ert and Helen (Terrish) Ches. A graduate of McKenzie High School, she mar-ried the love of her life, Lawrence Tomasik, on May 9, 1959. Dorothy was a member of Flat...
Paul Valade
June 22, 2023
Paul Valade, age 55 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2023.
Paul was born June 13th, 1968 to Philip and Janet Valade. Dear brother of Steven (Jeanne) and Tricia (Bryan) Evans. Loving uncle of Zachary, Austin, Katie, Emily, Benjamin, and the late Jonathon. Paul also leaves behind to cherish his memory his...
Betty J. Flood - Amy
June 22, 2023
Flood - Amy, Betty J. June 22, Age 94, of Bayview-Petoskey. Preceded in death by her husbands the late Thure O. Flood and Dr. Jonathon Amy. Dear mother of Joy, Paul (Becky), Thure (Veronica), Todd (Heather), Joseph (Dawn) and the late Kip (Melanie). Loving Grandmother to Renee, Kristyn, Rebecca, Christopher, Stephen, Justin, Jack, Emily, Courtney, Lauren and Addison. Also...
Mary Katherine Bigliardi
June 22, 2023
Mary Katherine Bigliardi, age 80, was called home to be with God on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023.
Mary was born on September 5, 1942 in Hillsdale Michigan and was the youngest child of Eva and Glenn Stanley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jay Stanley, and her brother Robert Stanley. She...
Micheale M. Tye
June 22, 2023
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Micheale was born on December 28, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2023 at the age of 59; she was of Lincoln Park, Michigan and North Fort Myers, Florida. Beloved wife of 42 years to Timothy. Loving...
Ruth A. Ramirez
June 20, 2023
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Ruth A Ramirez was born on September 28, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to Resujio (Simon) Ramirez-Hernandez and Rose Ramirez. She passed away on June 20th, 2023, at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit. Ruth was the youngest of two children, with her...
Herman R. Locklear
June 19, 2023
Locklear, Herman R. Age 75 was born on February 28, 1948 in Maxton, North Carolina and died on June 19, 2023 at his home in Lincoln Park, MI. Loved Husband of 58 years to Patricia. Loving Father of Rhonda, Steven and Kevin. Dearest Pa of Megan (James), Mariah, Cheyenne (Anthony), Dakota and Devin. Great grandfather of Zailee, Arianna, Jayden,...
Reynaldo E. Rodriguez
June 19, 2023
Reynaldo “Ray” Rodriguez, of Allen Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023. Born December 8, 1931, Ray wed Maria Peunte in 1951 and remained her beloved husband for 71 beautiful years. The dear father of Richard, Elizabeth, and David (Melissa); proud grandfather of Paula (Rob), Adam (Saige), and Laura (Chase); and great grandfather of Byram and Autumn,...
Jim Philp
June 18, 2023
Jim Philp, age 56 of Gibraltar, passed away June 18, 2023.
Born March 27, 1967 in Trenton, Jim was the son of William and Marie (Folse) Philp. A high school graduate, Jim faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He married Stephanie Myers on March 25, 2016. Jim enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and bowling,...
Damion Roberts
June 14, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Damion James Roberts born in Garden City Michigan September 1st 1996. He passed away June 14th 2023 in his home in Westland. He is preceded in death by his Poppa Thomas and Uncle Tommy. Damion's proud and honored parents Robby and Melanie, siblings which he was very protective of, Brionna...