OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

C. Earl "Mel" Melvin

C. Earl "Mel" Melvin

October 11, 2020

Melvin. C. Earl, age 91, October 11, 2020 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Claudia. Loving father of Sandra McKenna and Robert E. (Julie) Melvin. Also survived by his grandchildren Harry Cutting, Jill (Douglas) Thornton and Todd (Adriana) McKenna; his great grandchildren Eric, Marissa, Evan and Kai. There will be no services. Contributions in memory of Earl’s life may be...

Mary M Vazquez

Mary M Vazquez

October 11, 2020

Mary M. Vazquez, age 73 of Woodhaven, MI. Loving wife of the late Pedro for 35 wonderful years. Loving mother of Christopher Vazquez. Beloved sister of Kathy (the late Gary) Shea, Grace Riley, Margaret Riley and the late Ellen Babbitt. She also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Mary enjoyed, knitting, crocheting, crafts, politics, and was a devout...

Bob  Janulis

Bob Janulis

October 10, 2020

Bob Janulis, of Riverview passed away October 10, 2020. Loving husband to Mary for 41 years. Beloved father to Stephen and David. Dear brother to Shirley. Cherished uncle to Angela. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lottie. Bob was an active member in the Society of Vincent De Paul and an usher at St. Cyprian...

David Franklin Winters

David Franklin Winters

October 8, 2020

David, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was the son of Joseph and Mary Frances (Rogers) Winters. He became a naturalized USA citizen on November 29, 1976. Dave was married to Shawn Marie Missinne on February 11, 2000. He worked in the Graphic Arts/Communications profession for most of his employment career. After his retirement he devoted his life to being...

Henry Allen Tatreau Sr.

Henry Allen Tatreau Sr.

October 7, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Henry's video tribute. Henry Allen Tatreau Sr., age 60 of Wyandotte, MI. Loving husband of Cheryl Tatreau. One of a kind father to Crystal (Robert) Sickels, Henry (Amanda) Tatreau Jr., Renee (Earl) Tatreau, and Michael Tatreau. Dearest Pappy T to James, Hannah, Thomas, Douglas Alex, Spencer, and great Pappy T to...

Arnold R. Thayer

Arnold R. Thayer

October 7, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Arnold's video tribute. Thayer, Arnold R. October 7, Age 91, of Grosse Ile. Beloved Husband of the latte Betty Jo. Dear Father of Robin (Jim) Daly and the late Keith. Dearest Grandfather of Lauren, Mitchell and Melissa. Also survived by 1 sister Joan Carney. All services due to Covid 19, will...

Gary W.  Schleicher

Gary W. Schleicher

October 6, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Gary's video tribute. Gary Wayne Schleicher, 58, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2020. Gary fought a hard battle every single day for almost 13 years trying to defeat his cancer. Sadly, his body grew tired and God called him home so he could live his eternal life without pain. Gary...

Robert  John "Doc" Halladay

Robert John "Doc" Halladay

October 6, 2020

Please click on the Tribute Wall above to view a recording of Robert's Funeral Service Robert John “Doc” Halladay, age 83 of Belleville formerly of Ecorse, passed away peacefully October 6, 2020. Loving husband of Lavon for 58 years. Dear father of Deanna (Duane) Swift and Tonya (James) Terry. Proud grandfather of Shanna, Duane, Teresa, Matthew, Noah, and James...

Rita Blicharski

Rita Blicharski

October 6, 2020

Rita Blicharski, of Trenton, passed away October 6, 2020. Beloved wife to the late Frederick for 67 years. Cherished mom to the late Lawrence (Janet), Christopher (Julie), Fred, Rozanne (Steve), the late Michael, Darrin, and Eileen (Donald). Loving Busia to Bethany, Adrian, Elise, Adam, Tricia, Jessica, Amy, Alyssa, Yvonne, Henry, Ray, Serena, Ryan, Hope, the late Donald, Ashley, Dylan...

Kelly Maureen Collins

Kelly Maureen Collins

October 5, 2020

Born in Toledo, Kelly was the daughter of Thomas and Terry (Fox) Horne. She married the love of her life, Derek Collins, on August 22, 2020. Kelly enjoyed doing crafts and baking. Kelly leaves to cherish her memory her husband Derek; her parents: Thomas (Anne) Horne,; mother-in-law Aleta (David Zenz) Collins; step children: Joseph Collins, Dereka Collins, Jacob Collins...

Ronald Douglas Earl, Jr.

Ronald Douglas Earl, Jr.

October 5, 2020

Born in Detroit, Ronald was the son of Ronald and Doris (Emhoff) Sr. A graduate of St. Clair Shores High School, Ronald worked as a Supervisor in the Steel industry until his retirement. Ronald leaves to cherish his memory, Elena, his wife of the past 16 years; children: Linda (Chip) Hoffman, Steven (Laurie) Earl, Mark (Jessica) Madigan and Dan...

Frank James Witte

Frank James Witte

October 5, 2020

Witte, Frank James, age 89, October 5, 2020 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Jessie. Loving father of Frank (Sarah) Witte. Proud grandfather of Megan (Ramon Toya) Witte and Erin (D.J. Smith) Witte. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Frank's life may be made to Mt. Hope Lutheran Church

James "Jimmy" Ulrich

James "Jimmy" Ulrich

October 4, 2020

Born in Taylor, James was the son of James and Jeanne (Simpson-Leigh) Ulrich. He worked as a carpenter for Wallside Windows, retiring in 2016. James leaves to cherish his memory, Dawn Trouten, with whom he made his home; children: Christine Ulrich, James (Michaela Andrzejewski) Beaver and Shawn Ulrich; as well as 5 grandchildren and 4 siblings: Jay (Judy) Ulrich,...

Irma Ruth Fritz

Irma Ruth Fritz

October 4, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Irma's memorial video. Fritz, Irma Ruth. Age 92 of Brownstown, Michigan. Devoted wife to the late Leonard. Loving mother of Karen, Eric "Randy" (Christine), Douglas (Amy), Elaine and the late Louis. Irma is survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and sadly preceded in death by 4 grandchildren. Irma...

Bud Arquette

Bud Arquette

October 3, 2020

Kenneth "Bud" Arquette Sr., age 58 of Monroe, MI. Beloved father of Kenneth (Samantha) Arquette Jr. and Christopher (Robyn) Arquette. Dearest grandpa of Timothy, Destynee, and Hailee. Loving brother of Brenda (Carl) Allor, Chuck Arquette, Jimmy (Kelly) Arquette, Jamie Webber and Douglas Arquette. Loving companion of Kathleen Connolly and dogs Faith and Karma. He also leaves behind many loving...

Arnold Deangelis

Arnold Deangelis

October 3, 2020

Arnold DeAngelis, age 68 of Detroit. Arnold passed away at his home in Detroit on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was the beloved son of the late Luigi and the late Dorothy DeAngelis. Arnold was also a loving brother; brother-in-law; uncle to 5 nieces and nephews; and great-uncle to 5 great-nieces and nephews. A priest will bless his ashes...

Beatrice G. Smith Olsen

Beatrice G. Smith Olsen

October 3, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Beatrice's memorial video. Beatrice was born on December 22, 1932 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on October 3, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 87; she was of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of the late James D. Smith and the late John Olsen. Loving mom of Alice (Chuck) Stewart,...

Richard "Dan" Mcelroy

Richard "Dan" Mcelroy

October 2, 2020

Richard Daniel McElroy, 73, of Wyandotte, Michigan, died on October 2, 2020 at Angela’s Hospice Home Care in Livonia, Michigan after battling Alzheimers. Due to COVID-19, a memorial will be planned at a later date to celebrate his amazing life. Daniel McElroy was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on April 28, 1947. He had a life that was full of...

Keara Lee Johnson

Keara Lee Johnson

October 2, 2020

Johnson, Keara. Age 21, born in Trenton, Michigan. Loving daughter of Michael (Holly) Johnson and Michelle (Scott) Wagoner. Dearest sister of Sarah Reigle and Brendon Wagoner. Beloved aunt of Aerynne Brancheau and Emelia Espinosa. Cherished granddaughter of Kevin Kobrzycki and Debbie Burns. Niece of Keith Kobrzyski and Ron and Janette Johnson. Proceeded in death by her grandma, Sharon Johnson...

Lawrence "Larry" Rink

Lawrence "Larry" Rink

October 1, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Rink, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Larry was a lifelong resident of Melvindale, Michigan. He was born on December 28, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Melvindale High School in 1972. Larry was a devoted husband to Diann (Webb) for 43 wonderful years, soon to be 44 years in December. Loving father of...