OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Robert Anthony Czarnecki

Robert Anthony Czarnecki

March 13, 2023

Robert A. Czarnecki was born on December 15, 1928 and died on March 13, 2023, at the age of 94.

Preceded in death by Geraldine, his beloved wife of 65 years and his son, Mark.

Robert is survived by his children Laurie (Bob) Wolff and Robert (Jackie) Czarnecki, his grandchildren Marissa and Jessica...

Martin  Gonzalez

Martin Gonzalez

March 13, 2023

Martin Gonzalez, age 61 of Detroit and the Ypsilanti area, passed away March 13th, 2023.

Loving husband of Elizabeth. Dear father of Martin (Alicia) and Patrick (Ana). Proud grandfather of Diego, Gabriel, Odette, Giselle, Leonardo, Axel, Mateo, and Aliani. Beloved brother of Mariano, Efrain, Eloidia, Alfredo, Leo, Thomas, Sophia, Mario, Victor, Frank, and the late...

Robert Joseph Cloum

Robert Joseph Cloum

March 12, 2023

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Robert Joseph Cloum, age 81, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

Robert was born on March 12, 1942, in Monroe, Michigan; he was the son of Alfred and Clara (Engle) Cloum. He married Judith A....

Rodney J. Laura

Rodney J. Laura

March 11, 2023

Rodney James Laura, age 69 of Grayling, MI formerly of Rockwood, MI passed

away on March 11, 2023.

Loving brother to Gail Bunch (Jim), Gary Laura (Vicki), Nancy Diegel (Ken), Mary Jo

Forrest (Casey), Terry Van Buskirk (Bill) Edwin Laura (Nancy) Beth Ann Laura (Kevin

Smith) and Barbara Chrapko...

Nicholas John Zgurich

Nicholas John Zgurich

March 11, 2023

Born in Monroe, Nicholas was the son of Joseph and Betty (Miller) Zgurich.  A graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Tammy Sutton,  Sadly she preceded him in death in 2008.  Nicholas worked for over 30 years for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2019.  He enjoyed attending Tractor Pulls, playin the lottery, watching horse...

Carmen Ibarra

Carmen Ibarra

March 11, 2023

Carmen Ibarra, Age 90 of Southgate. Passed away March 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Santiago “Jimmy” Ibarra for 67 beautiful years. Loving mother of Elaine Coleman, Janet (the late Timothy) Murphy, Henry (Maryann) Ibarra and James (Colleen) Ibarra. Proud grandma of Justin, Kevin, Theresa, Christina, Michael, Heidi, Stephanie, Jennifer, James, Amanda, and John. Great grandma of Matthew,...

Drita Manaj

Drita Manaj

March 10, 2023

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Drita Manaj, age 58 of Taylor, passed away surrounded by her family on March 10, 2023.

Loving Dog Mom to Mia. Beloved Sister to her twin, Isabelle, and Grace (Clay). Loving Aunt DiDi to April (Brandon) and Kristle...

Marlene Hubbard-Wellman

Marlene Hubbard-Wellman

March 8, 2023

Marlene Hubbard-Wellman, age 74 of Monroe, passed away at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

Born in Monroe, Marlene was the daughter of John and Hulda (Barton) Fairchild. A dedicated homemaker, she also had worked at various restaurants and bars throughout her life. Marlene enjoyed sewing and crafting, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family....

Billy Gene Escue Jr.

Billy Gene Escue Jr.

March 8, 2023

Billy Gene Escue Jr., age 69 of Monroe passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Billy was the son of Billy and Doris (Reynolds) Escue. He at one time had worked for Joe Lake Tire and Ohio Plate Glass. Billy enjoyed CB Radios.

Billy is survived by his sons Christopher (Robin)...

John W. Marchyok

John W. Marchyok

March 8, 2023

The family has to cancel the celebration of life service that was scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2023. They will be rescheduling and information will be added to this tribute and on facebook once confirmed.

John William Marchyok, 80, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. John was husband to Jean, father...

Jak Purdy

Jak Purdy

March 7, 2023

Born in Wyandotte, Jack was the son of Jack and Patricia (Fogarty) Purdy. A graduate of Trenton High School, he married the love of his life, Denise Mosseau, on October 8, 1983. Jack worked as a Master Mechanic for McInerney’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for many years, retiring in 2021. He was a member of the Trenton VFW Auxiliary...

Jerry  Convery

Jerry Convery

March 7, 2023

Jerry Convery of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 57. Loving father of Jerry Convery and M'Lynn Convery. Dearest grandfather of Brooklyn Convery and Ethan Lamarand. Caring brother of Timothy (Cynthia) Convery and Michelle (Dwayne) Strausser. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and...

James Maloney

James Maloney

March 6, 2023

James Maloney, age 69 of Taylor and Woodhaven, passed away March 6th, 2023.

Loving father of Heather (Michael) Stewart, Ashley (Christopher) Schwartz, Jennifer (Tim) Rombach, and Sarah (Matt) Kassuba. James was a proud and loving grandfather. He enjoyed and cared for animals. Especially horses and dogs. He will be greatly missed by all. Including his...

Vanda Mccurry Bussell

Vanda Mccurry Bussell

March 5, 2023

Vanda McCurry Bussell age 68 of St. Cloud, Florida formerly of Downriver Michigan passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at a local nursing facility in St. Cloud surrounded by her loving family. Vanda was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Edward Keen Campbell and Lois Jean (Shepard) Campbell. She moved to the St. Cloud Area in 2022 from Ohio. She...

Donald "Donny"  Sexton

Donald "Donny" Sexton

March 5, 2023

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Donald “Donny” Sexton was born on August 2, 1980 in Trenton, Michigan and died on March 5, 2023 at the age of 42; he was of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved dad of Kelsie, Hailey, Kaylee and Skylar. Cherished son of Jim and Karen...

George S. Martin

George S. Martin

March 4, 2023

George S. Martin of Taylor, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Georgia Martin. Cherished father of Kathleen (Paul) Stencel, Candus (Laura Yartz) Olson, Meckell Martin, and Erica Spicer. Loving grandfather of Aaron Stencel, Nicholas (Kristina) Stencel, Felisha Reeves, Jessica (Brandon) Sloan, and Christopher...

Mark "Mugs" Kapera

Mark "Mugs" Kapera

March 4, 2023

Mark William Kapera, age 68 of Hillsdale, passed away on March 4, 2023.

Cherished father to Kalvin and Scott. Loving brother to Anita Dale. Loving uncle to Justin. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his parents, Boleslaw and Lillian Kapera. He was charismatic, very social and outgoing. He was a brother of Jackson Shrine...

David Glenn Bilbrey

David Glenn Bilbrey

March 4, 2023

David Glenn Bilbrey, of Detroit, passed away March 4, 2023. He is survived by his sister Bonnie Bilbrey, nephew Ryan Bilbrey, and nieces Dena Nagy, Amanda Bilbrey, and Melissa Bilbrey. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Nova Bilbrey; and his siblings William Dale Bilbrey and Janine Louise Bilbrey. David was a past member of Mariners...

David Craig Gozdor

David Craig Gozdor

March 4, 2023

David Craig Gozdor, of Woodhaven, passed away March 4, 2023. Loving son of Carol Osborne and the late Walter Gozdor. Beloved brother of Meghan Porter and the late Michael Gozdor. Proud uncle of Nicole (Joe) Nurmi, Jenni (Jacques) Strohschein, Ashlee Porter and Dylan Porter.

David loved the outdoors; fishing, camping, roller blading and bike rides....

Eileen "Shani" Lezotte

Eileen "Shani" Lezotte

March 3, 2023

Born in Trenton, Eileen was the daughter of Clayton and Anita (Gilbert) Hunt.  She worked for over 30 years for Detroit Edison at the Trenton Chanel Power Plant.

Eileen leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Jeniffer (AJ) Alana; grandchildren: Cheyenne and Savanah; great grandchildren: Blaike and Averie; as well as a brother Patrick Hunt and a...