OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Norman M. Smith

Norman M. Smith

March 17, 2020

Norman (Kenny) Smith of Monroe, Michigan passed away March 17, 2020 He was born January 18, 1937 to Mack and Cassie Smith. He was a Mechanic at Dana for many years. He was married to Sue Smith. He was preceded in death by sisters Jean, Juanita, Loretta. Brothers Louis, James and Alan. He is survived by sisters Charlotte Green,...

Joan E.  French

Joan E. French

March 16, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joan’s funeral service. Joan E. French, age 85 of Trenton, passed away Monday March 16, 2020 ( John 3:16) and went to be with her precious Lord. Joan leaves to cherish her memory her children: Cathy (Richard) de Jong, David (Beth) French and Jeff (Tammy) French; 8 grandchildren and 7 great...

Michael  Allen Mcdonald

Michael Allen Mcdonald

March 15, 2020

To view Michael's memorial video, please click on the tribute wall above. Michael Allen McDonald. Age 58 of Dearborn Heights. March 15, 2020. Beloved partner of the late Rob McGraw. Loving brother of Cheryl (Scott) Atkinson, Bret (Sandy) McDonald, Gina (Tom) Paquette and the late Alfred McDonald. Dear Uncle of Nicholas, Kelly, Ryan and Dustin. Great Uncle of Peyton,...

Diane M.  Krusina

Diane M. Krusina

March 15, 2020

Krusina, Diane M., age 81. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother of Lisa (Al) Leondarides and Kathy (Mike) Skuratovich. Grandmother to Nick, Tony, Joe, Nathan and Sophia. Services will be held in Cleveland, Ohio and pending at this time. Please check back for updates.

Mary J. Gomolak

Mary J. Gomolak

March 14, 2020

Gomolak, Mary; age 81 of Brownstown, passed away March 14th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late George. Cherished mother of Joe (Sonya). Dearest grandma of Joey, Chelsea, Nick, and Brett, and great-grandma of Addilyn, Madisyn, and Canaan. Beloved sister of Robert (Pat) and Linda (John).

Rachel  Pinard

Rachel Pinard

March 14, 2020

Rachel leaves to cherish her memory her husband Ronald; children: Diane (John) Saban, Jacques (Teresa) Pinard, Johanne Cole, Mario (Debra) Pinard, Marielle (Pam Peters) Randolph, Carol (Lance) Larue and David (Sue) Pinard; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; as well as 5 siblings: Monique Racine, Blance Ruel, Denise Gagnon, Paul Mecteau and Isabelle Demers. Sadly she was preceded by...

Katherine J. Rigato

Katherine J. Rigato

March 13, 2020

Katherine J. Rigato, of Lincoln Park, passed away March 13, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving and lifelong devoted wife to the late Lewis. Loving sister to Daniel Obriot and Richard Obriot. Beloved mother to Louis (Joann), Dan (Geralyn), and Linda (Mario). Dear Nonnie to Justin, Kahlia, Erin, Caitlin, Kerielle, Anthony and Nathan. Cherished great Nonnie to Bradyn,...

Robert A. King

Robert A. King

March 13, 2020

The gathering and service will be rescheduled.....Information will be added once rescheduled. Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Lori; children: Kellie (Skip) Johnson, Robert King and Jessica King; 5 grandchildren; as well as two siblings: Wanda Carroll and Gloria Janks. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents; a brother James King and a sister Joyce...

Leola Mae Tanner

Leola Mae Tanner

March 13, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Leola's video tribute. Tanner, Leola Mae, age 99, March 13, 2020 of Dearborn, Michigan, formerly of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved mother of Don (Sandy) Tanner, Linda (the late Doyle) Johnson, Phyllis (the late Mike) Sternberg, Rick (Lorraine) Tanner, Randy (Darlene) Tanner, Karen Myres, Jack Tanner and Annette Tanner. Also survived by...

James E. Hinze

James E. Hinze

March 12, 2020

Hinze, James E. Age 81. March 12, 2020 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving dad of James, Kenneth and Richard. Proud grandpa of Emma, Hunter, Sydney, Colby and Zander. Dearest brother of Kathleen Kerr. Visitation is on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 2 pm until the time of the service on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at...

Angela M. Karavas

Angela M. Karavas

March 12, 2020

Angela was born on June 26, 1959 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on March 12, 2020 at the age of 60; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of Craig. Cherished daughter of Virginia L. (nee: Richardson) and Anthony Carl Garf. Dearest sister of Michael (Judy) Garf, Carla (Matthew) Crysler and Anthony Garreffa. Also survived by other loving family and...

Billy L. Jones

Billy L. Jones

March 12, 2020

Billy was born on July 10, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 12, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 84; he was of Riverview. Beloved husband of 60 years to Gayle. Loving daddy of Michelle (Tim) Thelen and Jennifer (David) Trela. Proud baka of Lauren (Darryl) Micallef, Nicholas Trela and Zachary Conforti and to...

Lea Ann Matthews

Lea Ann Matthews

March 11, 2020

Lea Ann was born on June 18, 1968 in Trenton , Michigan and died on March 11, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 52. Additional information will be added when confirmed. There will be no services at this time.

Bill Boland

Bill Boland

March 11, 2020

Boland, Bill age 79 of Trenton, passed away March 11, 2020 comfortably in his home. Loving husband of Betsy for 10 wonderful years. Loving father of Jimmy (Terri), Robby, Kris (Tom), and Greg (Danielle). Loving papa of Taylor, Noah, Meranda, Makenna. Dearest brother of Winnie Pelland, Marianne Laurain, and the late Tom Boland. Bill leaves behind many loving nephews...

Valentina Afetian

Valentina Afetian

March 11, 2020

Afetian, Valentina age 71 of Taylor. Loving wife of the late Thomas Afetian for 50 wonderful years. Loving mother of Angela Afetian and dearest stepmother of David Afetian and Brian Afetian. Beloved grandma of David (Kelsey), Thomas, Brian, Jake, and Garrett. Dearest sister of Nancy (Bob) Lambdin, and cherished aunt of Kimberly. She is proceeded in death by her...

Arnold  "Arn" Lemerand

Arnold "Arn" Lemerand

March 9, 2020

Arnold “Arn” Lemerand, age 72 of Taylor and the Downriver community, passed away March 9, 2020. Loving husband of Janice. Dear father of Karen (Joe) Neifert, Tammy (Tony) Neifert, Theadore Lemerand, April (Jeff) Dutchak, Ellie (Chris) Stotler, Chris (Nichole) Alberts, and Terri (Craig) Podsaid. Proud grandfather of 22 and great grandfather of 5. Arn is also survived by his...

Barb E. Reaume

Barb E. Reaume

March 9, 2020

Barb E. Reaume, formerly of the Downriver community, passed away peacefully March 9, 2020 at the age of 91. Loving mother of Deborah (Mark) Gatt and proud grandmother of Lance (Allison) Paulsen. Barb was a hard working woman. She was an employee at National Bank in Wyandotte for over 40 years and also Panson and Priscorn of Wyandotte for...

Ruth Helen Hillmer

Ruth Helen Hillmer

March 9, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ruth's video tribute. Hillmer, Ruth Helen, age 96. March 9, 2020 of Southgate. Preceded in death by her loving husband Robert of 66 years, her parents and her sister Thelma. Beloved Auntie to Paul Knapp (Linda), Ruth Watson (Al), Susan O’Connell (Jimmy), Joan Matsui (Bob), Eva Graalman (Scott). Great Auntie to...

Joanne Laduke

Joanne Laduke

March 9, 2020

Born in Rockwood, Joanne was the daughter of Almond and Madolyn (Gardner) Chinavare. She married Robert Reaume February 23, 1952. She then married Arthur LaDuke in 2001. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2003. A dedicated homemaker, Joanne also had worked in retail as well working for River Rouge Savings Bank. She was a faithful member of St....

Robert "Bob"  Born

Robert "Bob" Born

March 8, 2020

Robert “Bob” Born, of Grosse Ile, formerly of Dearborn passed away March 8, 2020 at the age of 81. Loving father to Beth-Ann (Keith) Jackson, Michael (Kelly) Born and Kristin (Jack) Misnick. Dear Grandpa and Papa to Taira, Tatum, Trevor, Tonya, Travis, Michael, Braxton, Landon, Morgan, Harper and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife...