Obituaries

Oct 21, 2022

David Phillip Thompson, Age 71 of Taylor Michigan passed away on October 21, 2022.

Finance to Sherry Rice. Father of Kelly Thompson, Jason Thompson, Brian Thompson and David Jr.

Cremation Services were handled by Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.

Oct 21, 2022

Patricia Jean Doyle, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on October 21st, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was 88 years old.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James; two sons, Kevin (Stacey) Doyle and Kerry (Sue) Doyle; cherished granddaughters, Lindy Doyle and Kaleigh Doyle; sister Virginia Long; and former daughter-in-law, Connie Doyle; and...

Oct 20, 2022

Nellie Louise Vroman, age 94, of Garden City, peacefully departed this world to rejoin her husband, Bob, on October 20th surrounded by family after a long and loving life. Nellie was best known for her generous heart and caring personality, her beautiful crochet, her love of wildlife, her ability to spot deer better than everyone else, and her vicious...

Oct 19, 2022

Beloved husband of Alice for 44 years.

Loving father of Matthew (Kathryn), Kathryn (Gary) Martin and the late Mark.

Dear step father of Susan Hatlen, Patricia Tanski and David Gonzales.

Proud grandfather of Brandon, Diana, Kathryn Rose, Jessica, Nicholas, Scott, Adam, Julie, Stephanie, Daniel, Laura and great grandfather of 18.

Beloved...

Oct 19, 2022

Bonnie Lee Roe, age 84, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at her home.

Born on February 28, 1938 to Frank and Geraldine, Bonnie was a graduate of South Western High School in 1956.

Bonnie loved to read and was a member of the Taylor Friends of the Library. When...

Oct 17, 2022

James Elmer Owens passed away on October 17, 2022 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Carolyn for 40 years. Loving father of Traci (the late Scott) Stevenson. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Kevin) Zarycki. Great grandfather of Gavin. Dearest uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loving brother in law of Barbara Owens. Family friends of John and Jenny...

Oct 14, 2022

Gary Steven Ledbetter was tragically killed in a traffic accident on October 14, 2022 on his way to work. He was born September 24, 1952 in Detroit, MI to Everett Gray Ledbetter and Elizabeth Marie (Patton) Ledbetter. Gary graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit in 1970.  He worked for GMC for 51 years. Gary is survived by the...

Oct 13, 2022

 Thomas Lee Skiver 

 July 2, 1938—October 13, 2022 

 Isaiah 40: 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles' they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 

Thomas Lee Skiver of Pittsboro, NC, passed away on October 13  th  at UNC Hospital  after complications from COVID and...

Oct 12, 2022

Karen Furgerson, age 62, loving mother of two, step-mother of two, beloved aunt to many, widow to Kenneth Furgerson, and life-partner to Gary Gebolys passed away on October 12th, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Karen was born in 1960 in Dearborn, Michigan. She was the second youngest of four siblings. She was known for her tenacious...

Oct 12, 2022

Eric Wallace Baugher was born on February 18th, 1975 in Casper, Wyoming to Karl Frederick Baugher and Ida Yvonne Baugher (Sanders). He was the youngest of eight children.

Eric was raised in Southwest Detroit, Michigan and attended Chadsey High School. He was a hard worker, making a living through odd jobs. He strived to make a good...

Oct 12, 2022

Samuel J. Belzer passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2022. He was 93 years old. Beloved husband of Constance for 67 wonderful years. Dear father of Kimberly Belzer. Proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also survived by longtime friend and neighbor, Andrew Sarna.

Sam proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the...

Oct 11, 2022

Allan Trombley, age 81, passed away October 11, 2022 at his home in Taylor, Michigan.

Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Craig). Proud father of Mark (the late Elizabeth), Debra (Jeff), Shaun (Mina), and Brian (Makenzie). Caring grandfather of Jordan, Jonathan (Shauna), and Logan.

Allan lived a fulfilling and multifaceted life. He greatly enjoyed...

Oct 11, 2022

Jean Kay Wilson, known to friends and family as Kay, passed away peacefully October 11, 2022, in Dearborn, having recently returned to Michigan from her beloved Tellico Village home of 30 years in Loudon, Tennessee. She was 88.

Kay was born in Detroit on July 25, 1934, to William Albert and Ella Mae Radford. She excelled in...

Oct 11, 2022

Judith A. Shurmur passed away on October 11, 2022 at the age of 82.

Loving mother of Chris and Robin (Dave) Rusnell. Proud Grandma of Tyler, Brianna, Conner, and Alivia. Dear sister of Nancy Smolinski, Shirley Medved, and Leslie Krajewski. She was preceded in death by her parents, Casimer and Adele Krajewski, and her brother, Bill.

Oct 10, 2022

Patricia C. Shaft, age 82, passed away on October 10, 2022.

Dearest Mother of Shirley Shaft, Daniel Shaft and Wanda Swaro. Caring Grandmother of Patricia, Amy, Melissa, Roy, Jessica, Angyl and Kenneth. Loving Great Grandmother. Devoted sister of Wanda. Devoted reader of the Bible. She was a very giving and loving person.

Visitation will be...

Oct 10, 2022

Naomi B. Coates passed away on October 10, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Samuel Coates Sr. Loving mother of Joseph Coates Jr., Deborah Stephens, Michelle Carter, Stephanie Coates, and the late Terrance. Cherished grandmother of a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Ruby Cline. One of Naomi's...

Oct 6, 2022

Nicolas Vega Gamez passed away on October 6, 2022 at the age of 94. Nicolas was born in Michoacan, Mexico and later in his life decided he would move to the USA to chase the American dream. At the age of 56, he became a proud US resident. He later brought his sons to California, helped them get on...

Oct 5, 2022

Patricia Martin Passed away on October 5 th 2022, at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Peter (Carrie), Suzanne (Scott) and Megan (Josh).

Proud grandmother of Kaitlin (Rob), Travis (Natalie), Brooke, Joe, Gabby, Taylor, Liam, Danny, Ariana, Ella, Sawyer and Reese.

Devoted Fiancé of the late Lou Skeen.

Cherished lifelong friend of...

Oct 5, 2022

On October 5, 2022, Michael Sullivan passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 82. He was born at home on May 12, 1940, in River Rouge to parents, John and Mary Ivy Sullivan.

Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. An avid fisherman, Michael loved to spend his summers on the lake...

Oct 4, 2022

Dempsey's private family interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery with Airforce Honors.