OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Stephen G. Kocsis

Stephen G. Kocsis

September 5, 2021

Kocsis, Stephen G. Age 81 of Grosse Ile Twp, MI passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary Kocsis. Loving dad of Susan (Ronald) Kilgore and Lorie Jones and stepfather of Robert (Kim) Scott, Kevin (Rechelle) Scott, Randy Scott, and Matthew Scott. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Dan), Ryan (Noel), Haley, Alysse, and Daniel. Caring great-grandfather of...

Adeline Marie Drotar

Adeline Marie Drotar

September 4, 2021

Adeline Marie Drotar, age 94 of Newport, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 in her home. Addie was born on October 16, 1926, in Detroit, to Agnes and Daniel Wade Carroll. She had two brothers, Edward and Daniel, and three sisters, Helen, Essie, and Joan. Addie graduated from Holy Redeemer High in 1944. She was employed by J.L. Hudson’s...

Scottie Lynn Brantley Sr.

Scottie Lynn Brantley Sr.

September 3, 2021

Scottie Lynn Brantley Sr., age 52 of Monroe, passed away Friday, September 3 , 2021 at his home. Born March 3, 1969, Scottie was the son of Arlie and Shirley (Cook) Brantley Jr. He married the love of his life, Amy Pridemore, August 12, 1989. Scottie worked as a Supervisor at National Galvanizing for over 20 years. He enjoyed...

Robert A. Guiney

Robert A. Guiney

September 2, 2021

A video tribute in honor of Robert has been added to the Tribute Wall. Robert A. Guiney was born on November 11, 1937 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and died on September 2, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 83; he was of Riverview. Beloved husband of 56 years to Nora. Loving dad of Deanne (J.D.) DeMare...

Martin E. Foley

Martin E. Foley

September 1, 2021

Martin was born on May 2, 1960 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 1, 2021 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor at the age of 61; he was of Van Buren Twp. and formerly of Allen Park. Beloved brother of Brian (Annette) Foley, Kevin (JoAnn) Foley and Eileen Quiroga. Former spouse of Susan Foley. Dearest uncle of Kristina,...

Beth Slayton

Beth Slayton

September 1, 2021

To view Beth's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Beth Slayton, age 67 of Allen Park, passed away Wednesday September 1st, 2021. Born January 12th, 1954 to the late Edgar and Mary Sapienz. Loving wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of Angela (Kevin) Grondz, Sarah (Jon) Bearden, Becky (Sineh) Slayton, and Dr.’s Mark (Liza) Slayton. Proud...

Rosalie Mae  (Peterlin) Koshko

Rosalie Mae (Peterlin) Koshko

September 1, 2021

Rosalie Mae (Peterlin) Koshko, age 87; September 1, 2021; of Trenton. Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Koshko in 2016. Loving mother of Cyndi (Jeff) Geftos, Chris (Bill) Sargent, Becky Muzzin and Pam (Scott) Roberts; proud grandmother of Nick (Lynn) Geftos, Stacey (Mike) Berman, Lauren (Eric) Grozenski, Lindsey (Scott) Stevens, and Eryn, Janelle, Thomas and Nathan...

Frederick David "Fred" Hollister Sr.

Frederick David "Fred" Hollister Sr.

August 31, 2021

Frederick “Fred” David Hollister Sr., 84 of Harrison passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Frederick was born November 13, 1936, in Allen Park, Michigan the son of Frederick Alan Hollister and Jemima (Fraser) Hollister. Mr. Hollister entered into the Air National Guard in 1955, while he was still in High School....

Jason Thomas Fairbanks

Jason Thomas Fairbanks

August 31, 2021

Jason was born on October 2, 1977 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on August 31, 2021 at his home in Ypsilanti at the age of 43; he was formerly of Taylor. Dearest brother of Eric Fairbanks and Chris (Tara) Fairbanks. Proud uncle of Devin and Chloe. Loving son of the late Lawrence and the late Barbara (nee: Kerns) Fairbanks....

John Pizzo

John Pizzo

August 31, 2021

John Pizzo, age 82 of Allen Park, MI passed away August 31, 2021. Loving husband of Catherine for 54 wonderful years. Proud father of Marianne (Arnold Juster) Purdy, Josie (Joe) Schiros, Linda Nilsson and Vince (Libby) Pizzo. Dearest grandpa of Marissa (Kyle), Justin, Alex, Christopher, Elizabeth, Allison and great grandpa of Wesley. Beloved brother of Grace Didato and brother-in-law...

Curtis R. Cole Sr.

Curtis R. Cole Sr.

August 28, 2021

Curtis R. Cole Sr., age 83, passed away August 28, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Loving father of Curtis Jr., Michelle (Terry) Micallef, Kevin, and Jeffrey Lynn. Dearest grandfather of Brett. Survived by his sister, Mary. Curtis is preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd and Myrtle Cole and his brother, John. Loving companion of Cathy Swistock....

Patrick Lacey

Patrick Lacey

August 28, 2021

Patrick Michael Lacey was born on February 15, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 28, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 70; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of 44 years to Carol. Loving dad of Shaun (Sandra) and Kristin. Dearest brother of Donald (Susan) Lacey and Judi (James) Starosta. Also survived by other...

Robert Alston

Robert Alston

August 28, 2021

Robert Alston, age 91 of Monroe, passed away August 28th, 2021. Visitation will take place Tuesday August 31, 2021 from 4:00pm- 7:00pm at the Allore Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm, Monroe.

Michael Lee Mignano

Michael Lee Mignano

August 28, 2021

Michael Lee Mignano, 50, of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from Leukemia on August 28, 2021, with loved ones by his side. Mike was born on July 24, 1971, just minutes after his twin sister Michelle, in Monroe, Michigan to Sam and Leona Mignano. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1989. After high school, he earned...

Wayne W. Webber

Wayne W. Webber

August 28, 2021

Wayne W. Webber, 88 years old passed away on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at his home in New Baltimore, MI. Born in Thompsonville, Michigan. Wayne lived his life in Macomb County, returning to Thompsonville often where he developed his lifelong passions for fishing, hunting and the preservation of wildlife. Wayne passed away with his “babe” Joanie, wife of 66...

Lee Apker

Lee Apker

August 27, 2021

Lee Apker, age 79 of Newport, passed away peacefully August 27th, 2021. Loving husband of Dawn and dear father of 4. Proud grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 3. Lee was a dedicated employee of the Ford Motor Co. -Woodhaven Stamping Plant for over 21 years. He also served his community as a member of the Frenchtown Twp....

Barbara  R. Koziol

Barbara R. Koziol

August 26, 2021

To view Barbara's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Koziol, Barbara R. Age 92 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Edwin J. Koziol. Loving mother of Barbara A. Ralbovsky, Edwin M. (Sue) Koziol, Mark Koziol, and Diane (Paula Corkum) Koziol. Cherished grandma of Kathy, Michelle, Claire, Adam, Sophie, and Hannah. Barbara had...

Donya D. Martin

Donya D. Martin

August 25, 2021

To view Donya's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Donya D. Martin, age 87 of Allen Park, MI. Loving wife of Millard Martin for 71 wonderful years. Mother of the late Michael (Cindy) Martin and Linda Jackson. Proud granny of Michael Martin, Brian (Amy) Jackson, Holly (James Stinchcombe) Couture, Tracy Honstain and great granny of Naomi, Casey,...

Margaret  "Peggy"  Kerr

Margaret "Peggy" Kerr

August 25, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Kerr. Age 62 of Westland, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of Ken Kerr. Loving mother of: Joe, Jennifer, Nikki, Kenny and Kayla. Proud grandma of: Avery, Briana, Maci, Ethan, Isla, Emeri, Ivy, Adaleine. Dear sister of Cathy, Theresa, Suzy, Karen, Janet, Gary, Tommy and David. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded...

Paul B. Battistone

Paul B. Battistone

August 24, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Paul's memorial video. Born in Detroit, Paul was the son of Paul and Jacqueline (Candela) Battistone. He married the love of his life, Dianna Newsom on June 29, 1990. Paul enjoyed time in the outdoors hunting, but his most treasured times were those spent with his family. Paul leaves to cherish his...