OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Harvey L. Hanawalt
January 24, 2022
To view Harvey's video tribute and funeral service, please click on the tribute wall above. Harvey, 92 of Allen Park was born July 24, 1929 in Sigourney, Iowa and passed in Taylor, MI on January 24, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Cleo. Loving Dad of Lori (Dan) Crandall, Linda (Vince) Bartoli, , and Lisa (Leo) Nadrowski. Proud Grandpa...
Rodney Art Scarberry
January 23, 2022
Rodney was born May 31, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, the third child and only son of Grover and Allie (Adkins) Scarberry. Surviving is his loyal wife, Marsha (Kish) Scarberry. They were together 50 years, married in Riverview, Michigan in 1977. Loving father of daughters, Dawnell, Shawn and only son, Rodney Brett. He will be missed by 7 grandchildren, Scott,...
Carol Gick
January 23, 2022
Carol Gick, age 74 of South Rockwood, passed away January 23rd, 2022, after ongoing health conditions. Loving wife of Anthony. Dear mother of Jon (Ann) Gick of Herndon, VA. Proud grandmother of Rose, David, and Margaret. Also survived her brothers Mark Bailie of Seattle, WA, Matt Bailie of Eagle River, AK, cousin Vern (Chris) Jones of Lafayette, IN, long...
Betty J. Ward
January 22, 2022
Betty was born on February 19, 1937 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on January 22, 2022 at Aerius Health Center in Riverview at the age of 84; she was of Riverview and formerly of Plymouth and Northville. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mom of Rick (Joyce) Ward and Sheryl (the late David) Pappas. Proud grandmother of Justin...
Keith David Halsey
January 22, 2022
Born in Grosse Pointe, Keith D. Halsey was the son of Dennie and Elizabeth (Cook) Halsey. He was married to Patti Shellabarger on July 19th, 2004. Sadly, she preceded him in death in 2014. Keith was a member of Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights and exhibited unwavering faith during his life. He was a very kind, loving and...
Dorothy E. Luellen-Gray
January 22, 2022
A video tribute will be added, please check back Luellen-Gray, Dorothy E. Age 85. January 22, 2022 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late David Gray. Cherished mom of Patricia (the late Bones), Linda, Sandy (Steve), Deborah (the late Lester) and Terry. Proud grandma of 11 and great grandma of 17. Also survived by many loving family members and...
Joseph P. Downey
January 21, 2022
To view Joseph's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Joseph P. Downey was born on May 25, 1931 in Flint, Michigan and died on January 21, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 90; he was of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of the late Merris (nee: Cowell) Downey. Cherished father of Christina (Joseph) Snyder...
Tina M. Wright
January 21, 2022
Wright, Tina M. Jan 21, age 53, of Brownstown. Beloved wife of George McKinnon. Dear mother of Michael (Lacey) Wright. Dearest daughter of Lark and Glenda Mitchell. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Alexis, Michael Jr., Riley and 2 sisters Katrina Mitchell and Lisa Polly.
June B. Fraczek
January 21, 2022
A video tribute will be added, please check back. June was born on September 28, 1949 in Erie, Pennsylvania and died on January 21, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 72; she was of Dearborn and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of John. Cherished mom of Cindy Myers (the late Gary Riggs) and Jamie (John)...
Elvenia G. Earles
January 21, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Elvenia's video tribute. Elvenia was born on November 29, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky and died on January 21, 2022 at her home in Brownstown Twp., Michigan at the age of 86; she was formerly of Melvindale, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Cherished mom of Charles, Jr. (Cyndi). Proud mammaw...
Carolina Rivas De Campa
January 20, 2022
Carolina Rivas de Campa, age 63 of Detroit, MI. Born May 3, 1958 in Tlalcosahua, Jalisco, Mexico and passed away January 20, 2022. Loving Mother of Lorenzo Campa, Angelica Campa, Eduardo (Lara) Campa and Veronica (Diego Sanchez) Campa. Proud Abuelita of Isabella Campa, Lilianna Campa, Ashley Sanchez, Eduardo Campa Jr., Kathy Sanchez, Alyssa Sanchez and soon to be born...
Donald Lee Rinna
January 19, 2022
Born in Detroit, Donald was the son of Henry and Dorothy (Dalton) Rinna. He married the love of his life, Karen Wiseman, on March 4, 1967. Donald worked for over 30 years for Calgon/Beecham/Benckiser. He was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood and served on the Parish Council. Donald enjoyed playing baseball, bowling, and was...
Tony Mantua
January 19, 2022
Tony Mantua, age 63 of Allen Park, passed away January 19th, 2022. Born July 15th, 1958 to the late Tony and Joan Mantua. Dear husband of Diane (Zuke) Mantua. Loving father of Anthony Jr., Daniel, and Maria (Johnny Cox). Cherished brother of Robert (Mary) Mantua, Pat (Greg) Marinski, Mary Ann Kalonick, Carol (Larry) Gordy, Diane (Jim) Engardio, James (Michelle)...
James E. Saunders
January 19, 2022
Saunders, James E. of Trenton, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 65 years to Sylvia Saunders. Loving dad of Leisa (Jim) Cooper, Craig (Dana) Saunders, and Mark (Jeannie) Saunders. Cherished grandpa and papa of Michael (Taylor) Stull, Elisabeth Cooper, Collin (Nicole) Saunders, and Kelsey Saunders. Dear great-grandpa of Ryleigh...
Walter J. Pociask
January 19, 2022
Pociask, Walter J. Jan 19, age 74, of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Ken (Scarlette). Dearest grandfather of Abigail, Allison and Jacob. Also survived by one sister Nancy Matschekowski and three brothers Robert, Gary and Tom.
Kenneth Drewior Sr.
January 19, 2022
Kenneth J. Drewior Sr., age 79 of Monroe County, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 19, 2022. Kenneth was born April 10, 1942 in Monroe, MI to Yeager and Grace Drewior. He attended Monroe High School in 1961. He worked all of his life as a mill wright until he retired. He is preceded in death by...
Kathleen Marie Hollister
January 19, 2022
Born in Wyandotte, Kathleen was the daughter of Arnold and Alice (Jackson) Abbott. She attended Carlson High School and went on to earn her Associate of Art Degree from Monroe County Community College. Kathleen married the love of her life, Eric Hollister, on December 7, 2020. She was known as a very talented artist with a special love for...
Robert John Cline
January 18, 2022
Born in Stowe, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of Edward Cline and Marie Serco. A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School he then went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College. He married the love of his life, Karen LaPerriere, on January 18, 2004. Robert enjoyed fishing and making his own lures. Robert leaves to cherish...
Bonnie Charette
January 17, 2022
Charette, Bonnie, age 78 of Riverview, passed away peacefully at home January 17, 2022. Born January 26, 1943 to the late Ernest and Marceline Hampton. Loving wife of the late Robert Charette. Dear mother of Michelle (Sam) Vassallo, Nicole Settle, and the late Rob (Vicky) Charette. Proud grandmother of Sal (Hanna) Vassallo, Vincent Vassallo, Mia Vassallo, Brent (Megan) Charette,...