OBITUARIES

December 2, 2022

Rebecca (Ray) Grossklaus of Grosse Ile Twp., Michigan passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the age of 56. Beloved wife of and partner of 32 years to Timothy Grossklaus. Cherished mother to Cooper, Zachary, and Isabella. Dearest daughter of the late John H. Ray and Janet Ray. Loving sister of John Ray. Caring aunt of Ava Ray...

December 2, 2022

Born in Wyandotte, Joan was the daughter of John and Earlene (Reau) Blessing. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married the love of her life, William Gutekunst, in July of 1966. Sadly he preceded her in death January 3, 2018.

Joan leaves to cherish her memory her children: William (Lori) Gutekunst and Scott (Teresa) Gutekunst;...

December 1, 2022

John Aoun. Age 90 of Trenton. Passed away December 1, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Jacquelyn Aoun for 52 years. Loving father of John (Peggy) Aoun, Joe (Sandra) Aoun, Jean (Dale) Vestrand and Jim (Manuel) Aoun. Proud grandpa of the late John, Kevin, Dennis, Matthew, Christina, Justin, Jenna and Erin. Great grandpa of Brennan, Ryan, Cora, Claire and...

November 30, 2022

Born in Detroit, William was the son of Henry and Meta (Stiller) Bilk. A graduate of Grosse Ile High School, he faithfully served our country with the United States Naval Reserve during high school and then served active duty in the United States Army. William married the love of his life, Mary Hunter, on April 4, 1959. Sadly she...

November 30, 2022

Charles Cormier, age 37 of Brownstown, MI. Loving son of Jerry and June Cormier. Beloved brother of Bob (Mandy) Sikes and Kimberly Cormier.

November 29, 2022

Michael Raymond Gonyea, of Monroe, passed away on November 29, 2022, at age 63. Proud father of Andrew (Fiancé Erin) Gonyea and Lauren (Steven) Saunders. Loving son of educators Roberta Spoehr Gonyea and Raymond Gonyea. Dear older brother of David Gonyea, Sheryl (Eugene) Polski, Michelle (Christopher) Sorensen and Andrea (Damon) Cseh. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and...

November 29, 2022

Benjamin Ervin Braden Jr also known as ”Ben”; Benny Jr” was born on December 9, 1969 to Gloria Braden (Matos)and Benjamin Braden Sr. in Wayne, Michigan. He was raised by his mother in Detroit and spent his summers in Nashville, TN with his father. His older sister Monica was always there to protect him and keep him out of...

November 29, 2022

Leatrice Joy (Rempert) Grindahl passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November 29, 2022. Her faith has guided her home to the Lord and given us all strength, especially after her beloved husband, George, passed away in 2021. Lee’s focus was always on the joys of family, and she made each one of us feel...

November 28, 2022

Richard “Dick” Miller of Lincoln Park MI, formally of Garden City MI, passed away at his home on November 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dick proudly worked at Taylor Ford in Taylor Mi., for the last 5 years as a valued employee, who went above and beyond, considering everyone there as family.

Dick was...

November 28, 2022

Pilat, Genevieve “Jean” passed away on November 28, 2022 at the age of 88. Dearest mother of Gary Pilat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; her parents, Stanley and Katherine Kulesza; her sister Virginia Shugar and her brother, Richard Kulesza as well as many cousins and friends. Visitation is on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 1...

November 27, 2022

Kenneth Joseph Bloomfield, born November 28, 1927, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 27, 2022. Loving husband and 66 year life partner of the deceased Mary Bloomfield. Amazing father to his daughter Lisa Muzaurieta and her husband Aurelio Muzaurieta and to his son and late daughter in-law Craig and Dawn Bloomfield. Proud grandfather of Aurelio,...

November 27, 2022

Victoria Kimberly Milanovich-Martin, age 51 of Melvindale, MI, passed away on November 27, 2022.

Loving mother to Colton (Amber) and Sara (Matt). Loving grandmother to Mark, Isabella, and Carlyn. Loving daughter to Victoria J. Milanovich of Knoxville, Tennessee. Loving sister to Kimberly Atkinson of Tennessee and Clifford Milanovich of Michigan. She was also loved by...

November 26, 2022

Malcom "Mike" Dugliss of Grosse Ile Twp, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Dugliss. Cherished father of Paul (Sandra) Dugliss. Dear grandfather of Phillip, Sarah, and Laura. Loving great-grandfather of Liz. Caring brother of Roderick (Lucia) Dugliss and father-in-law of Gwenyth Dugliss...

November 25, 2022

John Peter Tersko. Born September 14, 1949. Died November 25, 2022.

Anita I. Teresko married for 37 years. We enjoyed our 37-years of marriage traveling, visiting our children and family, playing tennis for fun and competitive.

John was given an international assignment by Ford to Canada for seven years. On our repatriation we looked for...

November 25, 2022

Dennis F. Donovan was born on September 6, 1947 in Del Ray, Michigan to Edwin F. and Cleo E. (Burnett) Donovan; he was baptized at the local Methodist Church. Dennis passed away on November 25, 2022 at his home in Gibraltar at the age of 75.

Dennis proudly served his Country in the United States Army from...

November 25, 2022

Jerry Ponte of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Jean Ponte. Cherished father of Paula Ponte and Marsha (Wayne) Wright. Dear grandfather of Benjamin (Kayla) VanHook, Lauren (Brian) Hufford, Megan (Jeremy) Klotz, and Nicholas Ponte. Loving great-grandfather of Beckham Klotz, Millie VanHook, and baby Klotz on...

November 24, 2022

Jim Boismier, age 84 of Gibralter, passed away November 24, 2022.

Born January 15, 1938 in Wyandotte, to the late James and Mabel Boismier. On August 6, 1957 he married the love of his life Barbra Ward. Together they raised 5 children Bruce, Jim, Janine (Jeff) Caroots, Aimee (Steven) Mercure, and Denis (Linda Kaiser). Proud...

November 24, 2022

Dave Leclaire, age 84 of Taylor, passed away November 24th, 2022.

Dave was born July 20th, 1938 in Ferndale, MI to the late Henry and Leontine Leclaire. Loving husband of the late Fran. Dear father of David (the late Renee), Genny (Brian) Evans, and Mike (Tamra). Proud grandfather of Justin, Kyle, Matthew (Brittany), Jacob, and...

November 23, 2022

Sophie Dembinski, of Grosse Ile, passed away November 23, 2022. Loving wife of the late Edward Dembinski. Loving mom of Michael (Kimberly) Dembinski, Jackie (Lino) Mancini, and Denise (the late Brett) Stachak. Proud grandma of Danielle (Kevin) Delamarter, David Dembinski, Steven Dembinski, Brandon Stachak and Aaron Stachak. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Lucy Hodur, Mary Gorniak...

November 23, 2022

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Robert (“Bob”) Chowen, 64, of Troy, MI, passed away on November 23, 2022.

Bob was born on May 9, 1958 to Richard and Virginia Chowen in Dearborn, MI. After graduating from Allen Park High School in 1976, he went on to study...