OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Paige Elizabeth Bozich

Paige Elizabeth Bozich

August 15, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Paige's video tribute. Paige Elizabeth Bozich was born on September 13, 1991 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 15, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 30. Cherished mom of Kaylin Rose Stec and best friend to Kaylin’s father, Steve Stec. Beloved sister of Tiffany Rivera and the...

Brandon "Bhatt" Hatt

Brandon "Bhatt" Hatt

August 15, 2022

Brandon “Bhatt” Hatt, age 25 of Monroe, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 in his home. Born March 17, 1997 in Port Huron, Brandon was the son of Kimberly Anderson and Les Spaulding. A 2015 graduate of Monroe High School, he worked as a Warehouse Selector for SYGMA. Brandon enjoyed going to the gun range and playing video games,...

John J.  Billock

John J. Billock

August 14, 2022

John J. Billock, age 79 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born July 13, 1943 in Monroe, John was the son of John and Orlanda “Dolly” Billock. A 1961 graduate of Catholic Central, John faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He married Dianna Lambert in 1966. He then was...

Lisa Ann Antal

Lisa Ann Antal

August 14, 2022

Lisa Ann Antal nee Shively of Dearborn Heights, MI passed away peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of her loving husband and 5 children on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 61. Born on June 7, 1961 in Royal Oak, MI, Lisa is the cherished daughter of Kathleen A. Madigan and the late Homer R. Shively. Beloved wife...

Deloris "Lois" Gill

Deloris "Lois" Gill

August 14, 2022

Deloris "Lois" Gill, age 74 of Trenton, MI, passed away August 14, 2022. Loving wife of the late Allen "Tommy" Gill. Loving mother of Carla (the late Stephen) Donaldson, Tammy (Justin) Cullen and David Gill. Proud grandmother of Hannah, Brittany, Sarah, Madison, Megan and Allison. Beloved sister of Larry (Sally) Southerland, Jerry (Debby) Southerland, Gary (Donna) Southerland, Joyce (the...

Janet L. Nation

Janet L. Nation

August 13, 2022

Janet L. Nation, age 77 of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Born January 21, 1945 in Detroit, Janet was the daughter of Rudolph and Margaret (Sparpanic) Stefanich. A graduate of Melvindale High School, she married the love of her life, Ronald Nation, on May 2, 1964. A dedicated...

Evonne Marie Legris

Evonne Marie Legris

August 12, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Evonne's video tribute and the recording of the service celebrating her life. Legris, Evonne Marie, Age 72 of Taylor, MI. Affectionately referred to as “Granny” by most. She is survived by her children that she absolutely adored; Roni Legris, Kimi (Mark Bowman) Legris & Chris (Cindy) Legris, her 5 grandchildren that...

Margaret F. Henry

Margaret F. Henry

August 12, 2022

Margaret F. Henry, age 92 of Grosse Ile, MI passed away peacefully August 12th, 2022. She was born May 20th, 1931 in Sylva, N.C. to the late Frank and Mae Henry. She often talked of her years in N.C. where she had many loving cousins, and spent every Sunday at her Mossie’s house whom she adored. She moved to...

Sylvia Nowicki

Sylvia Nowicki

August 11, 2022

Born in Hamtramck, Sylvia was the daughter of Andrew and Eleanor (Gondeck) Skowran. She married the love of her life, Michael Nowicki, on December 21, 1965. Sadly he preceded her in death November 13, 1921. A dedicated homemaker, Sylvia also had worked at Schwartz's Greenhouse. She was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church....

Maureen Macdonagh

Maureen Macdonagh

August 11, 2022

Please join us in celebrating the life of Maureen MacDonagh, who passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022. She is survived by four children and ten grandchildren. Maureen was a humanist and a feminist. She believed in the potential for goodness and kindness in all people and that women shouldn’t be defined or confined by their biology. She embodied...

Irene "Nana" West

Irene "Nana" West

August 11, 2022

West, Irene of Taylor, MI passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 74. Loving wife of the late Thomas West. Beloved mother of the late Thomas J. West and Shelley Mack. Cherished nana of Stephanie (Steven) Nickell and Tyler (Leanne) Mack. Dearest great-nana of Ava Nickell. Sweet sister of Barbara Mason and aunt to Mark...

Germaine "Geri" Marie Wilson

Germaine "Geri" Marie Wilson

August 9, 2022

Germaine (Geri) Marie Wilson (nee Stimac) of Newport, MI, passed away August 9, 2022, after a three-month long bout with lung and bone cancer. She died at the age of 65 years old, with family by her side. She was born August 16, 1956, in Detroit to the late Thomas and Gloria (nee Muntean) Stimac. Geri attended Greenfield Union...

Robert "Bob-Fatz" Eads

Robert "Bob-Fatz" Eads

August 9, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. Robert “Bob-Fatz” Eads was born on July 31, 1962 and passed away on August 9, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Tammy Eads; cherished father to Robert (Melodie), Sarah (Will), and Deanna; loving Pa to Aleena, Mialynn, Jayden, Maddox, Josie, also lucky enough to be called Pa...

James Robert  Johnston

James Robert Johnston

August 9, 2022

James Robert Johnston, age 80 of Farmington, formerly of Newport, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born April 20, 1942 in Del Ray, Michigan, James was the son of Harold and Hope (Blasberg) Johnston Jr. He married the love of his life, Susann Meiden, on August 25, 1972. Sadly she preceded him in death November 19, 1993. A faithful...

Louis A.  Gardner

Louis A. Gardner

August 8, 2022

Louis A. Gardner, of Monroe, passed away August 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Phyllis Gardner, and his sisters, Sharon Ferris Stern and Ann Gardner. He is survived by his niece Jacqueline Farris, of Allentown Pennsylvania, his nephew, Jim Farris of Portales, New Mexico and his best friend Darrell Darr. Louis was an...

Mike St. Bernard

Mike St. Bernard

August 8, 2022

Mike St. Bernard, age 48 of Monroe, MI, passed away August 8th, 2022. Mike was born December 19th, 1973 in Monroe, MI to John Michael St. Bernard and Sandra Ann (Doug) Krueger. He was a 1992 graduate of Monroe High School. Mike was an avid University of Michigan football fan and loyal to all of the Detroit sports teams....

Constance "Connie"  Cavalcante

Constance "Connie" Cavalcante

August 7, 2022

Constance "Connie" Cavalcante. Age 89 of Allen Park, MI. Passed away August 7, 2022. Loving Aunt of Terrie (Stan Croy) Meyers, Jeffrey (Geri) Meyers and Timothy (Michele) Meyers. Dear great Aunt of Cindy Croy, Michael (Heather) Croy, Andrew Meyers, Jessica Meyers and Lauren (Cameron) Martin. Great great Aunt of the late Madison, Emma, Olivia, Marcus, Lance and Caroline. Preceded...

Ida Francis Baker

Ida Francis Baker

August 7, 2022

Ida or as many knew her by “Mimi” was one of a kind. If you ask anyone that knew her it can be guaranteed that they would remember her door always being open, a pot of coffee made and her ready to talk. Not forgetting her moore menthol cigarette that she had close by. She was a night owl...

Chris Beri

Chris Beri

August 6, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Chris' video tribute. Christopher Scott Beri from Taylor Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on August 6th, 2022, at the age of 58. Chris' is a loving husband, caring father, grandfather, friend and neighbor. Christopher is survived by his loving wife Deborah Beri; his daughters, Ashley Beri (JD Gray), Jaley Beri (Timothy DeBusk);...

Dewey Leon Mackens

Dewey Leon Mackens

August 5, 2022

Dewey Leon Mackens was a caring, loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away peacefully with family on the 5th of August 2022. Dewey was born to Herbert Staten and Lola Mackens on the family farm in Clarksville, Tennessee on the 27th of July 1937. The growing Mackens family later moved to Detroit to join in the opportunities...