OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
David Allen Ward
July 30, 2020
Born in Pontiac, David was the son of James and Carolyn (Howard) Ward. A graduate of Birmingham Seaholm High School he went on to receive his Bachelor Degree from Central Michigan University. David worked as a custodian at St. Regis Catholic Church and School for over 20 years, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed reading fantasy and science fiction novels....
Patricia Raquel Maddox
July 29, 2020
Patricia Raquel Maddox (nee Harris) was born in Detroit, Michigan to Juan I. Molina and Raquel Harris (nee Suarez) on September 28, 1970. Loving mother to Devin (Jasmine) Meyers, Dalia Meyers and Braxton Maddox. Dearest grandmother to Isabelle and Shon Meyers and Zayden and Zavaeh Bradford. She is also survived by her siblings Jeanette Dobbyn, Chester (Patricia) Harris, Steven...
Frederick Larry Letourneau
July 29, 2020
Frederick L. LeTourneau, age 77, passed away on July 29, 2020 under the care of Hospice. He was born to William and Rose Anna (nee LaLonde) Le Tourneau in Taylor, MI. Larry married Janet Kuhlman on May 10, 1960. To them there was born 1 daughter, Lorraine, 3 sons, Larry Dean, Michael and James. He worked 31 years at...
Billy Earl Vaughn
July 28, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Billy's video tribute. Billy Earl Vaughn, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away at his home on July 28, at the age of 88. Funeral service to be held at Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road, Allen Park, Michigan at 10:00am. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, at 10:00 am-12:00...
Paula Dawn Sensoli
July 28, 2020
Paula Dawn Sensoli, age 83 of Trenton, passed away July 28, 2020. Loving mother of Scott (Marina) Sensoli, Wendy (Vern) Abercrombie and the late Jeff Sensoli. Dearest grandmother of Amanda Dawn Smith, Marina Haddad, Tiffanie Thompson and Kristin Sensoli and great grandmother to Owen, Piper and Leah. Memorial contributions in honor of Paula may be made directly to the...
William N. Rodriguez
July 28, 2020
William N. Rodriguez, of Riverview, passed away at home on July 28, 2020. Beloved husband to his bride Doreen for 62 years. Loving father to Kevin (Penny), Brian (Terry), Richard (Robin), and Paulette (Thomas). Dear grandfather to Angela (Steve), Brandon (Kelly), Courtney, Royce (DJ), Erin, Ryan (Kelly), Katlyn, Kelsey, Casey and Carly. Adored great grandfather to Danny, Millie, Connor,...
Karen Massetti
July 27, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Karen's video tribute. Karen Massetti, age 62 of Dearborn Heights and Taylor, passed away July 27, 2020. Born May 1, 1958 to the late William and Elizabeth Balogh. Very proud mother of Angela (Alex) Orsette, Debra (Aaron) Weidinger, William Massetti, and Elizabeth Massetti. Proud grandmother of Makayla, Isabella, Alexia, Ethan, Mia,...
Mary Elizabeth Phillips
July 27, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Phillips, age 83 of Grosse Ile, MI, passed away July 27, 2020. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Edward. Loving mother of Bob (Mary), Michael (Patti), Diane (Ken) Abbott, and Jennifer (Joe) Engle. Dearest grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 6. She is also survived by her sisters Ellen Fackler of Ashland, OH and...
Elizabeth Ann Grias
July 27, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Elizabeth's video tribute. Born in Detroit, Elizabeth was the daughter of Barton and Janelle (Goolsby) Frisbee. A graduate of Southgate High School, she married the love of her life, Vasilios Grias, on May 21, 1989. Elizabeth worked for St. James Episcopal Church on Grosse Ile for over 17years, retiring in 2008....
Marion Thersia Leanza
July 26, 2020
Marion Thersia Leanza (nee: Loranger) was born on February 10, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 26, 2020 in Riverview, Michigan at the age of 96; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Sam Leanza. Loving mother of Barbara (the late Richard) Gravel, Richard (Delores) Fraley and Joseph (Peggy) Leanza. Proud grandmother of Mary Gravel-Day,...
Richard Beaubien
July 26, 2020
Richard Beaubien age 64 of Trenton passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 26,2020. The oldest of four siblings, he was born in Wyandotte on February 10,1956 to Edmund and Emalie Beaubien. Richard worked many years as manager for Keck Hardware, learning the ins and outs of the business becoming a trusted, knowledgeable source for the regular...
Lawrence N. "Big Boy" Moreno
July 26, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Lawrence's video tribute. Lawrence N. “Big Boy” was born on March 11, 1969 in Dearborn, MI and died on July 26, 2020 at his home in Lincoln Park at the age of 51. Beloved father of Haley Moreno (Christian Cuykendall), Miguel Moreno and Jonathan. Proud abuelo of Penelope. Cherished son of...
John D. "Johnny" Necelis
July 25, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Johnny's video tribute and service video. John D. “Johnny” Necelis was born on November 10, 1969 in Dearborn, Michigan and died unexpectedly at his home in Flat Rock, Michigan on July 25, 2020 at the age of 50. Cherished son of Shirley (Rahtz) Maynard and John F. Necelis. Beloved dad of...
Bernard J. Tabor
July 25, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Bernard's memorial video. Bernard John Tabor of Riverview passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Beloved husband to the late Geraldine (née Blanzy). Caring father to Jennifer (Eric) Fretz, Stephanie (Michael) Binsfeld, and Brett (Emily) Tabor. Adored grandfather to Kathryn, Mason, Madison, Abrielle, Ashley, Charlotte,...
Claude Cecil Hearndon, Jr.
July 25, 2020
•Claude Cecil Hearndon Jr., 75 of Monroe passed away Saturday at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital. •There will be no visitation; cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. •Born February 14, 1945 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was the son of Claude C. Sr and Edith (Hardy) Hearndon. He married Donna M Bellner...
Mary Ann Hall
July 23, 2020
Mary Ann Hall, age 83 of Newport, passed away July 23, 2020 at Tecumseh Place. Born May 20, 1937 in Detroit, Mary Ann was the daughter of Bernard and Adeline (Matthews) Goodnough. Mary Ann worked as a secretary for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1972. While living in Newport, she was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Mary...
Pietra Mannino
July 23, 2020
Pietra Mannino, age 77 of Wyandotte, MI. Loving wife of Filippo for 64 wonderful years. Loving mother of Frank (Maria) Mannino, Filippa (Paolo) Dimercurio, Vincenza (John) Straub, Rosolino (Vita) Mannino and the late Anna (Gino) Napolitano. Loving grandmother of Pietra, Filippo, Maria, Salvatore, JJ, Nicholas, Matthew, Filippo, Luigi, Domenica, Filippo, Sabrina, and Valentina and great grandmother to many great...
Mary Jo Handyside
July 23, 2020
Mary Jo Handyside, of Brownstown Township, passed away July 23, 2020 at the age of 72. Loving wife to Robert Handyside for 45 years. Beloved mother to Robert (Lisa) Handyside. Dear grandmother to Madison, Jacob, Carson and Andrew.
Guadalupe Irma Nelson
July 23, 2020
Guadalupe was born on May 15, 1943 in Laredo, Texas and died on July 23, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit at the age of 77; she was of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Marco Antonio Tinajero and also preceded in death by her former husband James Nelson. Loving mom of Marco Antonio, Jr. (Julie) Tinajero, Dino (Christine)...
Anna Pluckhorn
July 22, 2020
Anna Pluckhorn. Age 93 of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Passed away July 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank Pluckhorn. Loving mother of Gerald (Patricia Linehan) Pawlowski, Christine (Richard) Holst and Annette Hollingsworth. Proud Busia of Douglas, Matthew, Amy, Megan, April and Melissa. Great grandmother of 11. Preceded in death by parents Michael and Anne Fedan,...