OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Maxine M. Ely

Maxine M. Ely

November 15, 2020

Maxine was born on October 7, 1921 in Richmond, Indiana and died on November 15, 2020 at the age of 99; she was of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Loren. Cherished mom of Joseph (the late Mary and Dan (the late Linda). Proud grandma of Laura (Dan) Sinclair and Steven (Dawn) Ely. Dearest great grandma of Matthew,...

Dorothy Jane  "Janie" Kamin

Dorothy Jane "Janie" Kamin

November 15, 2020

Dorothy Jane “Janie” Kamin, age 87 of Southgate, passed to God’s care on November 15th, 2020. Born in South Rockwood on December 29th, 1932 to the late Clarence and Dorothy Kemp. She was one of six children. Growing up she worked on her father’s farm. On January 6th, 1951, Dorothy married the love of her life, the late Russell...

Gary M. Churchill

Gary M. Churchill

November 14, 2020

Inurnment. Thursday, April 8, 2021, 1:00 pm EDT----Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Cheryl Ann Beyer

Cheryl Ann Beyer

November 14, 2020

A video tribute will be added, please check back. Cheryl Ann was born on July 21, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 14, 2020 at the age of 64; she was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Cherished mom of Samantha (Darell) Dickerson, Heather Loriaux (Brent Carroll) and Michael Loriaux (Courtney Hammond). Proud grandma of...

Christina Marie Cope

Christina Marie Cope

November 14, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Christina's video triubute. Christina Marie Cope, age 95 of Monroe, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Oasis of Monroe. Christina was born January 11, 1925 in Clinton, Indiana to Arthur and Christina (Johnson) Shannon, Sr. She married John W. Skelley in 1945 in Paris, Illinois....

Violet Johnson

Violet Johnson

November 14, 2020

Violet Johnson of Allen Park was born on January 10, 1925. She passed away peacefully on November 14, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Evert, her son Chuck, and her sister Juliann. She is survived by her daughter, Rosalind Sumner (Bill), her son Rory (Laura) and her niece Diane Schembri (Joe). She was a grandma to...

Barbara Louise Rigg

Barbara Louise Rigg

November 14, 2020

Barbara Louise Rigg, age 83 of Grosse Ile, MI. Loving wife of Carl E. Rigg Jr. Loving mother of Peggy (Mark) Toulouse, Nancy (Mark) Przybylski, Randal (Bianca) Rigg, and Karen (Brad) Strnad. Dearest grandmother to Matthew (Lacey) Toulouse, Kati Churchill, Robyn Przybylski, Nick Przybylski, Travis McCurdy, Cheyenne Rigg, Michael Peplowski and great grandmother to Tanner, Cadence and Hunter Toulouse,...

Evelyn "Irene"  Sarnowski

Evelyn "Irene" Sarnowski

November 13, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Evelyn's video tribute. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN VISITATION LOCATION TO THE LIEDEL CHAPEL, MAYBEE, MICHIGAN. Evelyn “Irene” Sarnowski, age 84 of Monroe, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Medilodge of Monroe. Evelyn was born August 11, 1936 in Monroe, MI to John and Mary (Dugick) Billock. She was a...

William Joseph Crockett

William Joseph Crockett

November 12, 2020

William Joseph Crockett, age 82 of Monroe, MI, went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 12th, 2020 at 1:55am at the ProMedica Hospice of Monroe, where he had been in declining health for the past week. William leaves behind to cherish his memory his best friend as well as the love of his life, Carol A. Donnelly,...

Thomas C. Claypool

Thomas C. Claypool

November 12, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Thomas' video tribute Thomas C. Claypool went to be with The Lord, November 12, 2020, at his home in Carleton, MI, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 6, 1935, to Lawrence ‘Buck’ Claypool and Betty Claypool, in Paris, TN. He was preceded in death by both parents, an...

Grant "Shark Dog" Finch

Grant "Shark Dog" Finch

November 12, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Grant's video tribute and service recording. Born in Dearborn, Grant was the son of Rodney and Lenise (Cowper) Finch. A 2013 graduate of Woodhaven High School, Grant worked as a Line Welder for Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed weightlifting, skateboarding, fishing, going to the beach and getting tattoos, but his most...

Anthony David Atkins

Anthony David Atkins

November 12, 2020

Anthony David Atkins, 53, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born April 23rd, 1967 in Detroit to Charles & Judy Atkins. Loving father of Elida Atkins and the late Ashley Petrie. Proud grandfather of Amelia Petrie. Beloved son of Charles and the late Judith. Loving brother of Rene’ DeLaRosa (Bob), Mario Atkins (Ana), Lina...

Shawn M. Smith

Shawn M. Smith

November 11, 2020

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE VISITATION AND SERVICE SCHEDULE. Shawn was born on September 7, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020 at the age of 47; he was of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Cherished husband of Robin. Amazing and Awesome dad of Verlene and Hannah. Loving son of Dwight...

Jay Stacy

Jay Stacy

November 11, 2020

Jay Stacy, of Southgate, passed away November 11, 2020. Beloved dad to Larry (Kate) and Ruben (Christina). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra. Dear grandfather to Marlaina, Justin, Alexandria, Ava and Davina. Beloved great grandfather to many. Jay is also survived by his sister Brenda, his niece Linda and many friends.

Roger R. Mauritho Jr.

Roger R. Mauritho Jr.

November 11, 2020

Roger Russell Mauritho Jr., age 53, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He is survived by his loving parents Roger & Patty Mauritho, sister Pam (Mike) Mace, sister Kathy (Eric) Hammond, brother Jeff Mauritho, Nephew Craig Hammond, Niece Madison Mace, Nephew Mikey Mace, Buddy the dog, a long with many other family members and friends. Roger lived in...

Joseph Augustus Mallon

Joseph Augustus Mallon

November 11, 2020

Joseph Augustus Mallon was born on February 9, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 11, 2020 at the age of 51; he was of Allen Park. Cherished son of Patricia Mallon and the late Thomas Mallon. Beloved brother of Michael, Debra Mallon (Frank Parton), Pamela(the late Martin) Sauerman, Patricia Mallon (the late Jerry Elkins), Karen Mallon (the...

Randy Joseph Stover

Randy Joseph Stover

November 10, 2020

Randy Joseph Stover, age 50 of Holt, MI. Loving brother of Jennifer Stover and Kim Harris and preceded in death by his brother Doug Stover. Dearest uncle of Sarah Harris and Mariella Stover. Randy is preceded in death by his parents Francis and Ruth Stover. He was always interested in computers and found much enjoyment in roller coasters and...

Charles F. Kittle

Charles F. Kittle

November 10, 2020

Charles Frederick Kittle, 95, long time resident of Trenton and Holly, Michigan, passed away 11/10/2020 of natural causes at American House in Riverview, Michigan. Charles was born September 14, 1925 to Frederick Nelson and Mary Leona Kittle in Huron Township, Wayne County Michigan on the family property. He was a graduate of Flat Rock High School, after returning home...

Robert "Bobby" Dombrowski

Robert "Bobby" Dombrowski

November 10, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Dombrowski, of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully 11/10/2020. Loved son of Linda and Bob. Loved brother of Andy and Kevin (Kaitlyn). Loved uncle of Stella, James, John and Charlie. He will be missed forever.