OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Wilma Dean Meeks

Wilma Dean Meeks

November 23, 2020

Wilma “Dean” Meeks, age 94 of Southgate, passed away November 23, 2020. Born January 24, 1926 in Boaz, Alabama to the late James O. and Myrtle (Strawn) Robertson. Loving wife of the late Wilmer. Dear mother of Tony (Janet) Bianchi, Vicki Paschke, Donna (Wayne) Meeks-Sisto, the late James (Jean) Hollis, and George Meeks. She was a proud Nanny of...

Robert F. Chickowski

Robert F. Chickowski

November 23, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. Robert was born on January 22, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 23, 2020 at his home in Southgate at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 49 years to Janice. Loving dad of Eric (Erin) Chickowski and Jeffrey (Angela) Chickowski. Proud grandpa of Faith Ann....

Virginia M. Hurley

Virginia M. Hurley

November 23, 2020

Hurley, Virginia M., age 97, November 23, 2020 of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of Howard. Loving mother of Michael (Judith) Hurley, Kathleen Maggio, Maureen (William) Witkowski and the late Carole Erdman. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Virginia’s life may be made to the Michigan Humane Society....

Richard "Dick" Carveth

Richard "Dick" Carveth

November 22, 2020

Richard R. (Dick) Carveth passed away Sunday, November 22, in Promedica Monroe Hospital, following a period of illness after a stroke suffered on October 3. He was 96 years old, and had lived his life serving and upholding his nation, community, and family. Dick was born June 8, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Richard E. Carveth and...

Darris Boyd Brantley

Darris Boyd Brantley

November 21, 2020

Darris Boyd Brantley, age 81 of South Rockwood, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Beaumont Trenton Hospital. Born June 17, 1939 in Arthur, Tennessee, Darris was the son of McKinzie and Delia (Edwards) Brantley. He married the love of his life, Linda R. Winter, on January 21, 1966. Darris worked as a Machinist for Dodge and Dodge in...

Elizabeth M.  Morden

Elizabeth M. Morden

November 21, 2020

Morden, Elizabeth M., age 63, November 21, 2020 of Woodhaven, MI. Beloved wife of Gary. Loving mother of Jonathan (Ketega) Morden, Jacob Morden and Joshua (Samantha) Morden. Also survived by her grandchildren Tehillah Eva, Zoe Zamora and Abigael-Grace; her siblings Helen, Michelle, Gloria, Socorro, Josephine, Felipa, Theresa and Tom. There will not be any services. Contributions in memory of...

Mrs. Sina Zammit

Mrs. Sina Zammit

November 21, 2020

Sina Zammit (93) quite un-expectedly got the COVID19 virus and went to a new home with Jesus and other family members and friends that preceded her on 11-21-20. She was married for close to 70 years to husband Peter (deceased in 2019). Sina raised her children in Allen Park MI, moved to New Port Richey FL, and recently resided...

Patrick Joseph Mchugh

Patrick Joseph Mchugh

November 20, 2020

McHugh, Patrick Joseph “Pat”, of Grosse Ile, 11/20/2020. Beloved husband of Marcia McHugh. Dear father of Timothy. Loving grandfather of Ela. Patrick survived by his sister Susan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helene and Francis McHugh. Patrick married Marica Esch on December 26, 1981. Patrick attended St. Mary’s Academy and The University of Windsor where he...

Jeffrey Mccoy

Jeffrey Mccoy

November 19, 2020

Jeffrey McCoy, age 65 of Rockwood, MI. Beloved brother of Robert (Barbara) McCoy. Loving son of Dorothy McCoy and the late Robert McCoy Sr. Uncle of Robert A. McCoy. Memorial contributions in honor of Jeffrey may be made to the National Audubon Society.

Frank Iovanella

Frank Iovanella

November 18, 2020

Frank Iovanella, age 63 of Dearborn Heights, MI. Fun and loving husband of Brenda for 12 wonderful years. Loving father of Jessica and Lauren (Geoff). Dearest papa frank of Hanna and Benjamin. Beloved brother of Mary Joe (John) Grinder, Patricia (Randy) Sansone, Renee (Eric) Hunsaker and the late Cheryl Iovanella. Brother-in-law of Bob (Vickie) Klein. Frank also leaves behind...

Alice Mary Cousino

Alice Mary Cousino

November 18, 2020

Alice Cousino, age 89, of Rockwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan after battling COVID-19. Born on July 15, 1931, she grew up in Newport with her parents Elmer and Mabel (Charbeneau) Blanchett, her brother Gerald “Doc” and sister Nora (Gronda). She moved to Rockwood after marrying the love of her...

Constance Formosa

Constance Formosa

November 18, 2020

Constance Formosa, age 90 of Taylor, MI. loving wife of Frank for 66 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Diane Jackson, Lisa (Michael) Formosa-Bernat, Douglas (Marie) Formosa and Lorenzo Formosa. Dearest grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her loving nieces and nephews. Constance was a devout choir member for 47 years at Our Lady...

Barbara Jean Miller

Barbara Jean Miller

November 18, 2020

Barbara Jean Miller, 84 years old of Rockwood, MI passed on November 18, 2020 in her home surrounded by her children. Barbara was raised on a farm in Carleton, MI by her loving parents Edmund and Mildred Wickenheiser, and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Elementary School and was a member of the church. Barbara had music in her soul and...

Carole D. Mizzi

Carole D. Mizzi

November 17, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Carole's video tribute. Mizzi, Carole D. Age 77. November 17, 2020 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 50 years to Eddy. Loving mom of Fiona (Josh) Stollfuss and Michael (Jennifer) Mizzi. Proud granny of Jordan, Matthew, Jacob and Maya. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Carole was born in...

Esther T. Burden

Esther T. Burden

November 17, 2020

Esther T. Burden, age 86 of Taylor, MI. Loving wife of Albert for 67 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Cheryl Fonseca, Karen (William) Hatley, Carol (Robert) Proodian and Jim (Connie) Burden. Dearest Nana of 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions in honor of Esther may be made to the Alzheimer’s...

Dorothy L. Bezeau

Dorothy L. Bezeau

November 17, 2020

Dorothy L. Bezeau, age 95 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Monroe November 17, 2020. Dorothy was born June 15, 1925 in Hamilton, Canada to Alex and Mary (Fortman) Mahn. She married Donald J. Bezeau at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama on June 23, 1945. Dorothy worked in medical records for Mercy Memorial Hospital, retiring in August...

Patricia E. Bastian

Patricia E. Bastian

November 16, 2020

Patricia E. Bastian. Age 76 of Temperance, formerly of Monroe. Passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Loving mother of Tammy (Dale) Peters. Proud grandma of Jason Peters, Juston Peters and Jessica Peters. Great Grandma Banana of Cruz Peters. Preceded in death by parents Melvin and Eunice Bastian and sister Carol Yensch. Patricia enjoyed going to the casino and playing...

Eleanor R. Krauser

Eleanor R. Krauser

November 16, 2020

Krauser, Eleanor R., age 98, November 16, 2020, of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Loving mother of Diane Kurdi, Jean (Richard) Bouchard, William (Christine) Krauser and the late Carol Davis. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Service information will be added when it becomes available. Contributions in memory of Eleanor’s life may be made...

Kristin Gumola

Kristin Gumola

November 15, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Kristen's video tribute Kristin Gumola. Age 46 of Maybee, MI. Passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at ProMedica Hospital in Toledo, OH. Loving mother of Donald Lee (Lindsey) Griffith III. Proud grandma of Evelyn and Lorelai. Beloved daughter of Dan and Cheryl Gumola. Dearest sister of Matt (Felicia) Gumola. Proud aunt...

Kenneth K. Wahl

Kenneth K. Wahl

November 15, 2020

Kenneth Karl Wahl, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Medilodge in Monroe. He was born April 11, 1953 in Saginaw to Arthur and June Wahl. He was a graduate of St. Charles High School and Michigan State University. He worked several years as a water treatment representative throughout Michigan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...