His Legacy...Fr. Timothy J. Dombrowski passed to eternal life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  Fr. Tim was a faithful Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit and then Diocese of Lansing for 48 years. For 36 years he served as hospital chaplain and as a medical ethics consultant for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Fr. Tim will be long remembered for his gentle pastoral care and concern for all who entered the doors of St. Joseph Hospital.  He will be...

Gaylen Jack Minamyer Warren & Howell, MI His Legacy… Gaylen J. Minamyer, 82, passed away September 19, 2021.  He was born on April 21, 1939, in El Paso, Texas to Owen Gordon Ross and Georgia Lorraine (Dessauer) Ross. Gaylen is married to Marion Guip.  Gaylen is retired from the US Navy as a Radioman Chief Petty Officer. He loved to sail and go scuba diving and also enjoyed trips to Arizona. Gaylen was an active HAM Radio operator.  He will be remembered as hard...

Her Legacy… Colette Yvonne Hicks-Steeb, age 53, passed away September 18, 2021. She was born on December 11, 1967, in Dearborn Heights, MI to William and Elke (Hoppner) Clark. Colette married Shawn Steeb on April 25, 2015 in Dexter, MI. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. Colette liked dogs and horses. She showed Morgan horses and Hackney ponies nationally. Most of all, Colette loved spending time with her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her...

Thomas, Gavin Pinckney, MI   His Legacy… Gavin William Thomas, age 17, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born on January 10, 2004, in Ann Arbor, MI to Doug and Laura (Shirley) Thomas. Gavin was part of the Pinckney High School track team and loved his teammates and the camaraderie. In his spare time, he enjoyed listening to rap songs, vinyl records, and watching movies. Gavin was an avid Star Wars fan. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends, and...

Wittmer, Donald Troy, MI   His Legacy…Donald Edward Wittmer, 80, passed away September 16, 2021.  He was born on March 9, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Norbert Wittmer and Margaret (Gentner) Wittmer. Donald married the love of his life, Arlene Pickwick, on October 2, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan.  Donald will be remembered as a wonderful dad and provider for his family. He was an avid writer for the Catholic Journal, was a history buff, and he loved economics. Donald...

Ervin, Charles Fowlerville, MI   His Legacy… Charles Ernest Ervin, age 62, passed away September 16, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1959, in Howell, MI to Lockard and Virgie (Lykins) Ervin. Chuck married the love of his life, Carol Beck, on August 11, 1984 in Cohoctah, MI. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering. Most of all, Chuck loved spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His Family… Chuck leaves behind...

Rayner, James Hamburg Twp, Michigan   His Legacy…James Bruce Rayner, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  He was born on June 20, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to Frank Bruce Rayner and Dorothy (Rich) Rayner. James married his love of 40 years, Beverly (Slapshak) Rayner, on February 21, 1987 in Northville, Michigan.  James will be remembered as quiet and dignified, a great father and an adventurous man. James and his wife Beverly enjoyed traveling to 15...

Braun, Matthew Carl South Lyon, Michigan   His Legacy…Matthew Carl Braun, 27, passed away September 15, 2021.  He was born on June 7, 1994, in Garden City, Michigan to Alfred Carl Braun and Marlene Julie (McCord) Braun.  Matthew will be remembered as having a heart full of love.  He always looked out for everyone and was compassionate and selfless.  Matthew had extreme love for his family and nephews. He also had a very strong work ethic, was a hard worker...

LaVallee, Philip James Pinckney, Michigan   His Legacy…Philip James LaVallee, 84, passed away September 12, 2021.  He was born on July 27, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur LaVallee and Mary Agnes (Murphy) LaVallee. Philip married the love of his life, Janice Ann (Bailey) LaVallee, on July 28, 1956, at Christ the King Church in Detroit, Michigan.  They have been married for 65 years. Philip will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He...

Betty Lou Worsham lost her battle with lung cancer on  Oct.23, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on Sept 15, 1935 in Gastonia, North Carolina to Joseph Clyde Green and Mae Love Smith. She married the love of her life Wade Worsham June 21, 1952.    Betty will be missed by her children Ray Worsham and Janet {Mark) Jones. Grandchildren: Angela Waycaster, April (Mike ) Dertian, David Jones, Devin (Ben) Morgan. Great Grandchildren:...