OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Vickie Lynne Farnham

Vickie Lynne Farnham

July 18, 2020

Born in Lincoln Park, Vickie was the daughter of Frederick and Beatrice (Chepko) Dumont. She married the love of her life, Edward Farnham, who sadly preceded her in death in 2014. A dedicated homemaker, Vickie also had worked as a bartender at various places. Vickie leaves to cherish her memory her children: Jason Farnham, Sharon Farnham, Stephanie Farnham, Kristy...

James "Jim" M. Daniels

James "Jim" M. Daniels

July 18, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view James' memorial video. James M. Daniels “Jim” passed away suddenly July 18, 2020. Age 68; of Southgate. Loving husband of Judie Daniels for 38 years. Beloved dad of Kristy (David) Friss. Proud Guckie to Graham, Nora, and Hannah. Cherished brother of Beverly (the late Marvin) Morgan, Belinda (Randy) Cather, Jody (Danny) Wyatt,...

Beatrice Faye  Rose

Beatrice Faye Rose

July 18, 2020

Rose, Beatrice Faye, age 90, July 18, 2020 of formerly of River Rouge, MI. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Doreen, Lorraine and Deanna. Proud grama of Michael, Amy, Adam, Amanda, Allison & Alayna. She was also a great grandmother, great great grandmother and the sister of John, Keith, Buddy, Duke, Kaye, Jack, Virginia and Althea....

Norman Conrad Mayrand

Norman Conrad Mayrand

July 17, 2020

Born in Detroit, Norman was the son of Henry and Blanche (Racette) Mayrand. He married the love of his life, Shirley Schoenith, on October 11, 1954. Norman was an Electrician at Great Lakes Steel for over 47 years. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church in River Rouge and St. Andre’ Bessette Catholic Church...

James Glenn Curry

James Glenn Curry

July 17, 2020

Curry, James G., age 62, July 17, 2020 of Flat Rock, MI> James is survived by his siblings Linda Louria and Michael Curry. There will be no services.

Edward Charles Allard

Edward Charles Allard

July 17, 2020

Edward Charles Allard, age 83 of Riverview, passed away Friday July 17, 2020 at Belle Fountain Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 22, 1936 in Detroit, Ed was the son of Emile and Mary (Fecho) Allard. He married the love of his life, Judy McKitrick, who sadly preceded him in death February 9, 2014. Ed faithfully served our country...

Michael  William Busen

Michael William Busen

July 16, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Michael's memorial video. Michael William Busen. Age 73 of Carleton. Passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Kathleen Busen for 51 years. Loving father of Tom (Laura) Busen, MaryBeth (Zak) Hayden, Steve (Megan) Busen and Tim (Martha) Busen. Proud grandpa of Sarah, Tori, Ryan, John, Jonah, Marla, Gabe, Will and...

Rosemary M. Popowicz

Rosemary M. Popowicz

July 15, 2020

Rosemary M. Popowicz, age 89. July 15, 2020. Of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Robert Popowicz, Dennis (Merryann) Popowicz, Charlene (Justin) Ouellette and Kathy (John) Gambino. Also survived by her grandchildren Eric (Michelle) Popowicz, Jason Ouellette, Matthew (Nicole) Ouellette, Nicholas (Meagan) Ouellette, Natalie Ouellette and her great grandchildren Ty Popowicz and Sophia, Mason and...

Kenneth William Bailey

Kenneth William Bailey

July 15, 2020

Kenneth William Bailey; Age 87, July 15, 2020. Beloved father of John (Janice), Peggy (Rick) Lintner, Bob (Michele Boismier), Vicki ( Ted) Eno. Dearest grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 20. Beloved Husband of late Mary Jane Bailey, son of late Hazel and William Bailey and brother of the late Donald Bailey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Anna Lea Johnson

Anna Lea Johnson

July 15, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Anna Lea's video tribute. Johnson, Anna Lea. Age 84. July 15, 2020. Formerly of River Rouge, MI. Beloved wife of the late Roy Johnson. Loving mother of Judy Ann (David, Jr.) Morris and Vanessa Howe. Proud grandma of Kristina Price, Steven Howe (Stefanie Kulchar), Shawn (Milena) Howe, David Morris, III (Lauren...

Chester J. Beleski

Chester J. Beleski

July 15, 2020

Chester J. Beleski, age 95 of Woodhaven, MI. Loving husband of the late Margaret Beleski. Beloved father of Jerry, Helen, Mark, Mary and the late Carol. Dearest grandpa of Jeff and Dawn, Christina, Anthony and Brian. great grandpa of Dominique, Hunter, Justin, Nathan, and Riley, and great-great grandpa of Devin. Chester proudly served in the United States Navy.

Ellen  Marie Desjardins

Ellen Marie Desjardins

July 14, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ellen's video tribute. Ellen Marie DesJardins. Age 75 of Allen Park. Passed away July 14, 2020. Beloved wife of David DesJardins for 23 years. Loving mother of William (Heidi) Simmons and Jodi (Matthew) Williams. Proud Nana of Janice Roza, Christal Csupak, Kyle Simmons, Alyssa Simmons and Jacob Simmons. Great Nana #2...

Zac Burk

Zac Burk

July 14, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Zac's memorial video. Zac Burk. Age 28 of Allen Park, formerly of Trenton. Beloved son of Steven and Ronda Burk. Loving brother of Joshua Burk. Proud uncle of Lola and Grayson. Dear grandson of Arthur and Vernetta Burk and Charles and Anita Fraser. Dearest nephew of Russ (Jan) Burk, Dawn (Charles) McDaniel,...

Frederick J. Gravel

Frederick J. Gravel

July 14, 2020

Frederick Joseph Gravel, age 91 of Trenton, MI passed away on July 14th, 2020. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he was born to Mary & Jacob Graveldinger on March 20th, 1929 in Wyandotte, MI. The 6th of 10 children, he distinguished himself by his love of music and his beautiful voice beginning a lifetime of singing at the St....

Shirley Wolfe

Shirley Wolfe

July 13, 2020

Shirley Wolfe, age 78 of Taylor, MI formerly of Viper, KY, passed away July 13, 2020. Loving wife of the late Albert. Dear mother of Elizabeth Couch, James Tennessen, and Renee Tennessen. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Also survived by her brothers AG Branson, Justin Branson, and Donald Branson.

Gay S. Hughes

Gay S. Hughes

July 13, 2020

Gay S. Hughes, of Lincoln Park, passed away July 13, 2020 at the age of 55. Loving mother to Vanessa, Michael and Sammy. Beloved grandma to Tyler, Lilly and Mikey. Dear daughter to the late Kenneth and Georgette Daisy. Cherished sister to Gordon and Georgette. Gay spent her entire life being a devoted mother and grandmother.

Mohamed "Jim" Hamood

Mohamed "Jim" Hamood

July 13, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Mohamed's memorial video and service. Mohamed “Jim” Hamood was born on April 3, 1949, in Lebanon and died on July 13, 2020, at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor at the age of 71; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 45 years to Doris (nee: Galea). Loving dad of...

Robert A. Clark

Robert A. Clark

July 12, 2020

Robert "Bob" Clark, age 65, of Lincoln Park, Michigan peacefully passed on Sunday, July 12th 2020. Bob was born December 11, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in both Colorado and Michigan. Bob was the 8th of 11 children. He was a loving husband of 40 years, father of 2 daughters and grandfather of 6. He is survived...

Betty R. Millward

Betty R. Millward

July 12, 2020

Betty R. Millward, age 89 of Allen Park, passed away July 13, 2020 and went home to be with the lord and her late husband Les. Loving mother of Michael Millward. Dearest grandma of Tyler, Ashley and Abby, and great grandma to Jaxon. Betty also leaves behind a loving niece and nephew Pat (Don) Martin and Robert (Bonnie) Devine....

Philip M. Lightfoot

Philip M. Lightfoot

July 11, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Philips video tribute. Philip M. Lightfoot 96, of Trenton, passed away on July 11, 2020. Visitation will take place at the Martenson Funeral Home, Ridge Chapel in Trenton on Tuesday, July 14th from 3:00-8:00 pm with the service on Wednesday at 10:00 am. Phil retired from Ford Motor Co. working for...