OBITUARIES

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Ronald Arlo Pfund

Ronald Arlo Pfund

November 9, 2020

Ronald Arlo Pfund, age 81 of Monroe, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Born October 9, 1939 in Monroe, Ronald was the son of Raymond and Betty (Quick) Pfund Sr. A graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army from October 27, 1958 until...

John W. Ruetz I

John W. Ruetz I

November 8, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. Surrounded by his family, John W. Ruetz (Allen Park, MI) passed away after courageously battling stage four, bone cancer on November 8th, 2020 at the age of 66. John was born in Loraine Ohio on March 4th, 1954 to Carl Richard Ruetz Sr. and Dolores Ann Ruetz (Hink)....

Al C. Waite

Al C. Waite

November 8, 2020

Waite, Al C. Age 83 of Flat Rock. Passed away November 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Carma Waite for 36 years. Loving father of Renee (Randy) Turner, Quinn (Mike) Perry, Mitchell (Sandy) Fulton and Lisa (Gordon) May. Proud Papa of Tiffany, Ricky, Tyler, Cheyenne, Ciara, Christina, Dakota, Caitlyn, Alexis, Nicole and Gabrielle. Great grandfather of Shelley, Trista, MJ, Jenna,...

Ruth A. Kasenow

Ruth A. Kasenow

November 8, 2020

Kasenow, Ruth A., age 82, November 8, 2020 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald M. Kasenow, Sr. Loving mother of Sherrill (Gregory) Cachia, Karen (Kim) Kasenow-Johnson, Donald (Carrie) Kasenow, Jr. and the late Janet Kasenow-Wolfe. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her son-in-law Richard Wolfe. Loving sister of Debbie Blair of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Ruth...

Michael M. Riordan

Michael M. Riordan

November 7, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute. Michael M. Riordan August 17, 1946-November 7, 2020 Steadfast Son of Lucille E. (Zink) Riordan and Joseph Patrick Riordan I. Loyal Brother of Joseph Patrick Riordan II. Dedicated Husband of 50 years to Karen A. (Soma) Riordan. Loving Father of 5 beautiful children Kathleen M. Riordan (Stephen M....

Thomas Hansel Curcio

Thomas Hansel Curcio

November 7, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view the funeral service. Thomas H. Curcio, of Naples, Florida, passed away on November 7th, 2020 from COVID 19 illness. He was born on Oct. 23, 1929, in Sewickley, PA to Hansel and Martha (Malarik) Curcio and was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and their son Tommy. Tom attended grade school...

Matthew Wendel Scoles

Matthew Wendel Scoles

November 7, 2020

Please click on the Tribute Wall tab above to view a recording of Matthew's Funeral Service. Matthew Wendel Scoles, age 48 of Monroe, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Born October 28, 1972 in Monroe, Matthew was the son of Thad and Jennifer (Powers) Scoles. A graduate of Monroe High School, Matthew received...

Margaret Ann Cybulla

Margaret Ann Cybulla

November 6, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Margaret's video tribute. Margaret Ann Cybulla (Finnigan), 90, of Trenton, MI passed away on November 6, 2020 at the Marvin and Betty Danto Healthcare Center in West Bloomfield, MI, leaving behind a rich legacy of family and faith upon being received by Christ in everlasting life. Margaret Ann was born August...

Lisa Marie Steffy

Lisa Marie Steffy

November 6, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Lisa's video tribute. Lisa Marie Steffy, age 61 of Monroe, passed away on November 6, 2020 with her beloved husband Larry by her side. She was born November 15, 1958 to Jack and Dorothy Siffer. The eldest child, Lisa had a wonderful childhood with her two brothers, Tony and Marty, grew...

Joyce M.  Laplante

Joyce M. Laplante

November 5, 2020

Joyce Marie LaPlante, 91 years young, passed away peacefully November 5, 2020. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, her family journeyed to Detroit during the 1940’s and she later made her home in the suburbs located in the downriver area. She worked throughout her life starting from high-school age. Working in customer service and retail sales, she often challenged and...

Max Stanley Smith

Max Stanley Smith

November 4, 2020

Smith, Max Stanley, 86, of Allen Park. 11/4/2020. Survived by his three children; Harry, Cathy Ann and Mark, and one granddaughter; Jessica Beard. Max was a retiree of Cadillac, where he worked as a plant security officer. Services will take place at Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Fayette, Alabama, 10 AM until 12PM on Saturday November 14, 2020. Please...

John H. Dewar

John H. Dewar

November 4, 2020

Dewar, John H., age 91, November 4, 2020, formerly of Grosse Ile, MI. Beloved husband of the late Angelita. Loving father of John (Charlene), David (Sandi), Mark (Kathleen) and Daniel (Tina). Also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. John graduated from Edison Institute High School, Dearborn, Michigan in 1947 excelling in basketball and baseball. John also graduated from...

Dong Hee Cho

Dong Hee Cho

November 2, 2020

Dong Hee Cho, age 78 of RIverview, MI. Loving husband of Young Ok Cho for 50 years. Beloved father of Julie (Marc) Beeman and Michael (Hye Jung) Cho. Dearest grandfather of Christopher, Katherine, Nicole and Chloe. Loving brother of Sun Ok Navarre and Dong Chang Cho. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. The family will be...

Lorraine "Lorrie" J. Reno

Lorraine "Lorrie" J. Reno

November 2, 2020

Lorraine (Lorrie) Jean Reno passed away on November 2, 2020. She had just turned 78, as it was also her birthday. She was born on November 2, 1942 to Raymond and Genevieve Wonsacz in Detroit, MI. She married Stephen (Steve) B. Reno on November 9, 1963 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Trenton, MI. Lorrie was a dedicated mother,...

Frank R. Kasic, Jr.

Frank R. Kasic, Jr.

November 1, 2020

Frank R. Kasic Jr, age 76, passed away early Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home after courageously battling cancer. He was born on October 15, 1944 to Frank and Margaret (Stewart) Kasic Sr. in Ashland, KY, and grew up in Trenton, Michigan. Frank was a proud veteran serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, where he was stationed...

Vicky Lynn Locklear

Vicky Lynn Locklear

November 1, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Vicky’s video tribute and service recording Vicky Lynn Locklear, age 70 of Taylor, passed away November 1, 2020. Loving wife of the late Harold. Dear mother of Harold, Jr. (Tara), Benjamin (Pamela), and Jason (Jackie). Proud grandmother of Alexis (Keith), Tori (David), Cole, Cheyanne, Taylor, Benjamin, Aubrey, Logan, and Peyton. Great...

Jerry L. Anteau

Jerry L. Anteau

October 31, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" L. Anteau was born on March 27, 1936 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on October 31, 2020 at the age of 84; he was of Gibraltar, Michigan and Bonita Springs, Florida. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann. Loving dad of Jerry (Kathi), Robert (Janis), Donna (Mike) Britt, Roger (Wendy) and Allison Anteau. Proud papa of 17...

Belva  Marie Daly

Belva Marie Daly

October 30, 2020

Belva Marie Daly. Age 87 of Rockwood, formerly of Dearborn and Detroit. Passed away October 30, 2020. Loving mother of Denise DeCoster, Jacqueline Droz, Patricia DeCoster, Myriam Manias, Susan DeCoster, Rachel (John) Connop, Veronica (John) Worthington, Herschel DeCoster, Belva DeCoster, Maria (Theo) Luschen and Cecilia DeCoster. Proud grandmother of 19. Great grandmother of 14. Belva is survived by her...

Teresa Padilla Labute

Teresa Padilla Labute

October 30, 2020

Teresa (Tessie) Padilla La Bute age 77 of Woodhaven passed away Friday October 30, 2020. Teresa, was born April 4, 1943 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Jennie Q and Dan Padilla the 2nd of 6 children. Loving Momma to Shirley (John) Muller, Sam (Nancy) Sandoval and David LaBute, Jr. Grandma to Nick, Danny and Christina; Jason, Angel, Rich-ard...

Mary Kathleen "Kay"  Boylan

Mary Kathleen "Kay" Boylan

October 29, 2020

Mary Kathleen “Kay” Boylan, age 92 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Grace Hospice Born May 4, 1928 in Monroe, Mary was the daughter of Ora and Marie (Yaeger) Green. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Leo...