All Obituaries

Brian Carmen Sharpy, a longtime resident of Trenton, Michigan, passed away suddenly on February 8, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old.   Born October 23, 1949 in Trenton, Michigan. He was one of six children, five girls and one boy, born to Alice and Carmen Sharpy. Brian is survived by his two sons, Michael (Kelly) and Anthony (Danielle) Sharpy. He is the proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Alexandra, Anthony Joseph and Drew.   Brian...

  Dennis Hall DiLorenzo “Big D” passed away February 5, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born in Detroit on March 11, 1942 to James and Edna DiLorenzo.   On December 6, 1992, Dennis married his long-time love, Lois. They were together for over 60 years before Lois’ death in December 2017.   Dennis was a bricklayer with Bricklayers Local 2 and worked for 30 years before his retirement. After his retirement, golf became a favorite pastime.   He is...

Doris Reiher, 95, of Livonia was released from this life on January 18, 2020. Doris was born on November 18, 1924 to George and Esther Milz. She graduated from Commerce High School in Detroit in 1942 and quickly went to work as a comptometer operator at the Michigan Central Depot near downtown Detroit. She retired from the accounting department of the Chevrolet spring and bumper plant in 1980. Throughout her life she spent much of her time volunteering at her church. She married Ralph...

  Pete Mitsopoulos, 83 of Livonia, MI passed away Sunday January 26,2020 of natural causes.   Pete and his wife Patricia were married on October 26, 1957. They were married for 62 years.   Pete is survived by his wife Patricia, son Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Christina and his two grandchildren, Sevaste and Cyril.   Pete is preceded in death by his son, Richard.   Visitation for Pete will be held Wednesday, January 29th from 2:00 - 8:00 PM at Manns Family...

Robert (Bob) Paul Krupansky, 73, of Brighton, MI., passed away on January 25, 2020.   Bob was born in Detroit, MI., on November 4, 1946 to Paul and Victoria Krupansky. He graduated from St. Agatha High School where he met his love, Katherine (Kathy) Contway. After graduation he was drafted in the US Army and served from 1966-1968. He and Kathy married on October 22, 1966 beginning their marriage while serving in Germany. Bob was honorably discharged as an E5, and was very proud to...

Houston Edward Smith, 70, of Mancelona / Garden City passed away on January 19, 2020.   Ed was born in Detroit on September 19, 1949 to George and Betty Smith. He graduated from Cooley High School.   Ed worked as a Coil Operator in Detroit most of his life. His son Eddie and his brothers also worked with him during his career in the steel industry, eventually owning Smith Brother Steel shortly before he retired.   Ed enjoyed fishing, boating, reporting the weather...

  Gary Sharp, 69, of Redford MI passed away on January 18th 2020. He was born in Detroit MI on May 17th 1950 to Joanne and Cecil Sharp. He graduated from Redford High School and continued his studies at Lawrence Technological University.    Gary was married to Cathy Kennedy on September 15th 1979; they were married for 40 years.    Gary worked as purchasing agent, and owned two small businesses.   He enjoyed spending time with his dogs, camping,...

Mary Lucille Therrien, 93, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on January 22, 2020. Mary was born in Detroit on October 11, 1926 to Jack and Bertha Dardas. She attended Cooley High School in Detroit. Mary was married to Orth Alfred Therrien on February 20, 1943, and they were married for 61 years until his death in 2004. Mary was a homemaker, wife, and mother of four daughters: Carolyn (Larry Cowsert), Sandra (Robert Domiter), Janet (Michael Lingertot), Dennise (Thomas Mazurek). Mary...

Rosalie Loraine Eichsteadt (lovingly known as “Rose”), age 80, of Livonia, MI passed away suddenly on January 7, 2020.  Rose was born in Detroit, MI on March 30, 1939 to Anthony and Stella Sladewski.   On May 11, 1957 Rose married Merold (Mel) and they were married for 62 years.  Rose managed the kitchen of Clarenceville Schools for many years to children of all ages.  Rose’s interests were infinite.  She was always up for doing something new and...

Marilyn “Merlerin” “Redsonia” Eileen Lemmen, 71, of Caseville, Michigan, passed away on January 3rd, 2020, due to respiratory failure from influenza B and pneumonia.   Marilyn is survived by her husband, Michael Lemmen (of 52 years), her children Misha (Todd) Nagelvoort, Mike (Donna) Lemmen, and Missy (Dave) Somershoe, grandchildren Samuel Kai Lemmen and Diego Somershoe, and many, many friends.   Marilyn made friends through her work as IT...