OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Robert  T. Ottenbreit

Robert T. Ottenbreit

November 22, 2022

Robert T. Ottenbreit of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved  husband of the late Monica Ottenbreit. Cherished father of Sandra (Michael) Brozowski and Darlene Ottenbreit. Dear grandfather of Joseph and Jessica Brozowski. Loving brother of Victor (Colleen) Ottenbreit. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in...

John "Gabe" Gabor

John "Gabe" Gabor

November 22, 2022

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John Gabor, who many know as Gabe, was born July 17th, 1971. He was raised in his childhood home in Allen Park, with his 4 siblings, mother, and father.

With his presence, John brought peace. He never failed to fill the...

Phyllis A. Kuehn

Phyllis A. Kuehn

November 21, 2022

Phyllis Ann Kuehn age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Phyllis was born on Good Friday, April 3, 1931 - a special 30th birthday present to her mother. She spent her childhood in Southwest Detroit, one of eight children to Adolf and Mary Kuhn. Her dream of becoming...

April  Marie Jankowski

April Marie Jankowski

November 21, 2022

April Marie Jankowski of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 40. Beloved daughter of Laura Jankowski and the late James Jankowski. Dear mother of Andrew (Hali) Flores and Justin Lyons. Cherished sister of Penny Regula and Michelle (Justin Mortimer) Jankowski. Loving aunt of Lauren (Mike) Tenerowicz, Mark Regula, Evan Regula, Blake...

Alison Kilduff

Alison Kilduff

November 20, 2022

Alison Marie Kilduff, 37, of Dearborn, passed away on Sunday, November 20th. Loving daughter of Linda (Garofalo) Kilduff and Gary Kilduff. She will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends.

Thomas Lee Barron

Thomas Lee Barron

November 20, 2022

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Thomas Lee Barron, age 77 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 in his home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born February 8, 1945 in Monroe, Tom was the son of Lavern and Helen (Calkins) Barron. A...

Scott Scobie

Scott Scobie

November 19, 2022

Scott Scobie, age 45 of the Downriver area, passed away November 19th, 2022.

Born July 12th, 1977 in Dearborn, MI to Carolyn and the late Albert Scobie. Loving father of Destiny Scobie. Proud grandfather of Harper and Jaxson. Dear brother of Cheryl Lyons, Carol (Craig) Purdy, Shawna, the late...

Catherine Jean Mahoney

Catherine Jean Mahoney

November 19, 2022

Mahoney, Catherine

10/26/1930-11/19/2022

Catherine Jean Mahoney, age 92, died peacefully at her residence at Samaritas Senior Living in Grand Rapids. Born on October 26, 1930 in Trenton, Michigan to Matthew and Lena Staniger. She was their firstborn and the oldest of six girls.

Cathy married Leonard Mahoney in 1949,...

Karen Lemerand

Karen Lemerand

November 19, 2022

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Karen Lemerand of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 64. Beloved mother of Ryan (Angela) Buice. Cherished life partner of Marty Kedzierski. Dearest grandma and nana of Jocelyn, Saige, Adam, and Lucy. Loving sister of Deborah (Tim)...

Louella Surber

Louella Surber

November 18, 2022

Louella Surber, age 80 of Monroe, passed away November 18, 2022, in her home.

Born March 6, 1942 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, Louella was the daughter of Tipp and Ethel (Butcher) Earls. She married the love of her life, James H. Surber on October 22, 1957. A dedicated homemaker she also had worked in the kitchen at...

Margaret Welsh

Margaret Welsh

November 17, 2022

Margaret J. Welsh, 93, of Allen Park, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, following a long illness. Margaret lived in Allen Park for most of her adult life in the same house on Sterling Avenue was a devoted housewife and mother to her son, Jim.

Margaret’s husband, James Senior, died in his 50s...

Sandra Marie Meyer

Sandra Marie Meyer

November 17, 2022

On Thursday November 17, 2022 Sandra Marie Meyer, loved by friends and family, passed away at the age of 75. Sandra was born on August 4, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts to John and Marie Meyer. Sandra worked for the automotive industry and had a passion for traveling, bingo and the over 50 club; she was an elected official for...

Greg L. Smith

Greg L. Smith

November 17, 2022

Gregory Lee Smith, age 33 of Waterford, MI, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022.

Loving and devoted son to Edward and Angela. Beloved brother to Ryan (Brenna) Smith. Loving uncle to Kailynne and Lennick. Devoted grandson to Maryellen Ghist and Barbara Smith. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Donald Ghist and...

Sally V. Rodriguez

Sally V. Rodriguez

November 16, 2022

Sally Vasquez Rodriguez was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 7, 1930.

She was predeceased by her parents, Felipe Vasquez and Maria Jesus Rodarte. She was a strong support to all of her siblings and loved them dearly; Manuel Rodarte, Josephine Gaitan, Phillip Vasquez, Helen Benavides, Gloria Manriquez, and Henry Vasquez, all deceased.

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Casmere "Casey" Leszczyk

Casmere "Casey" Leszczyk

November 15, 2022

Casmere "Casey" Leszczyk. September 27, 1971-November 15, 2022, Age 51 originally from Southwest Detroit, MI.

Beloved son of the late Mariann (LaDuke) Leszczyk & Robert Leszczyk. He is survived by his Aunt & Uncle-Jerry & Donna Dunaway and cousins Jason (Janelle) Dunaway & Matthew (Diane) Dunaway. As well as his friends from the old neighborhood.

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Irene Janet Mcneill

Irene Janet Mcneill

November 15, 2022

Born in Gladwin, Michigan Irene was the daughter of Vincent and Beatrice (Haddix) Brennan.  She was married to Donald McNeill in 1966.  Sadly he preceded her in death in 1998.  A dedicated homemaker she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, computer games and traveling, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family.

Irene leaves to cherish her...

Richard Nabozny "Nobby"

Richard Nabozny "Nobby"

November 15, 2022

Richard L. Nabozny "Nobby", age 79 of Dearborn, MI. Loving husband of the late Dorothy Nabozny. One of a kind dad to Kelly (Gary Hill) Nabozny, Kim (Richard) Hudson and Tony DiRezze. Papa Rich to Travis Walker, Massimo DiRezze and Matteo DiRezze. Beloved brother of Edward (Grace) Nabozny and Ben (the late Alice) Nabozny. He also leaves behind numerous...

Max Wayne Kolomitz

Max Wayne Kolomitz

November 15, 2022

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Max Wayne Kolomitz, age 68 of Oak Park, passed away on November 15, 2022. He is survived by his two children Alex (Emily) Kolomitz and Marisa Kolomitz; his sisters Kathy (Larry) Ellison and Nancy Kolomitz; his nephew Max Ellison, his niece Emily...

Elree V. Haworth

Elree V. Haworth

November 15, 2022

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Christopher Young Anderson

Christopher Young Anderson

November 15, 2022

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Christopher was the son of Stephanie Nankervis, Maurice Anderson and step-father Thomas Nankervis. Christopher had worked at Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club as a busboy and was a popcorn maker at Tiger Stadium. He very much enjoyed participating in many sports with ARC Downriver and Special Olympics. Christopher never met a stranger and was...