OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Gregory Richard Smoots
May 1, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Gregory's video tribute and service video. Gregory Richard Smoots passed away peacefully at his home on May 1st, 2020. Greg was born in Detroit, MI on August 16th, 1950 to parents Robert M. Smoots and Shirley (Brilinski) Smoots. Greg was a graduate of Riverview Community High School, class of 1968. Greg...
Virginia P. Venier
April 30, 2020
Born in Detroit, Virginia was the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Schaefer) Tumey. A 1961 graduate of Grosse Ile High School, she married the love of her life, Don Venier, on January 12, 1962 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death September 18, 1965. A dedicated homemaker, Virginia loved listening to 50's and...
Barbara Ann Apperson
April 30, 2020
Barbara is survived by her children; Michael Grundy, Vicki (Timothy) Smith, Kimberly Frederick and Lorri (David) Bartha; grandchildren, great granchildren, her sisters Deborah (Ed) Pilch, Arlene Horvath and her brother Charles Horvath. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Barbara's life may be made to St. Jude' Children's Research Hospital or the Michigan Humane society.
Inge Beaudrie
April 30, 2020
Inge was born on June 5, 1941 in Berlin, Germany and died on April 30, 2020 at her home in Rockwood at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Tom. Loving mom of Sue Stevens, Sylvia Laufenberg and Tommy Laufenberg. Proud grandma of Amanda Bering and to her furry grandson, Jake. Dearest sister of Karin (Ralf) Wittsack and Wolfgang...
Susan Marie Weaver
April 30, 2020
Please click on the tribute wall above to view Susan's memorial video and service. Susan Marie Weaver, age 90 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Elderly Solutions in Monroe. Susan was born January 31, 1930 in Monroe, MI to Anthony and Mary (Colucci) DeNardo. Susan was a 1948 graduate of Monroe High School. She...
Charles E. Matelic
April 29, 2020
Matelic, Charles E., age 73, April 29, 2020 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Scott (Carol), Brian (Lesley), Kelly (John) Cathy. Proud grandfather of Devin, Brandon, Anthony F, Anthony, Ava, Kyle, Brody. Dear brother of Siblings Louise, Antoinette, Anthony, Thomas, Lauris, John,Daniel and the late Francis, Stephan. The Story of Charles Matelic: the world...
Josephine Tarnowesky
April 29, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jo's video tribute. Josephine “Jo” Tarnowesky, age 91 of Allen Park, passed away April 29, 2020. Loving wife of the late Stephen. Dear mother of Paula (Dennis) Gonzales and Cheryl (Mark) Rudd. Proud grandmother of Jason Gonzales and his partner Kathryn Bogen. Also survived by her brother Martin Golia. Josephine was...
Betty L. Broschay
April 29, 2020
Betty was born on March 8, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 29, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 92. She lived in Riverview for 66 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mom of Pamela (Brian) Reicks, John (Pam) Broschay, David (Toinette) Broschay, and the late Mark Broschay. Proud grandma of Derek...
Larry D. Overholt
April 28, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Larry’s service. Born in Ft. Hood, Texas, Larry was the son of Larry and Hazel (Luster) Overholt. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing. Larry leaves to cherish his memory his children: Autumn Overholt, Amber Maynard and Kyle Miller; grandchildren: Nevaeh and Aurora; his parents: Larry and Denise...
Roberta "Robbie" Saenz
April 27, 2020
Born in Dearborn, Roberta was the daughter of Kenneth and Lillian (Cottignes) Rayl. She married the love of her life, Valentine Saenz, on April 21, 1978. Sadly he preceded her in death Februrary 26, 2014. A dedicated homemaker, Roberta enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading celebrity magazines, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family. Roberta leaves...
Robert William Porter, Ii
April 27, 2020
Porter, Robert William, II, age 66, April 27, 2020 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved father of Robert W. (Jenna Kubik) Porter, III. Loving brother of Meredith (Fred) Teska, MaryJo (Ed) Kidd, Kathy Porter, Jackie Sears, Paul (Mel) Porter and the late Steve Porter. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Robert's life may...
Karen Kay Navyac
April 26, 2020
Karen Kay Navyac; age 76; of Brownstown; passed away peacefully April 26, 2020 surrounded by family. Beloved daughter of Betty Jane (Mihalko) Ruff and the late John Mihalko. Devoted wife of James Navyac. Loving mother of Susan (Paul) and Lisa (Jason). Dear sister to Jack (Sue) Mihalko. Cherished grandmother of Jacob, Josh, Carly (Moe), Hayley, Roger, Paul, Ashley. Great-grandmother...
Dennis M. Hudgins
April 26, 2020
Dennis was born on January 11, 1961 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on April 26, 2020 at his home in Rockwood at the age of 59. Beloved brother of the late Sharon Lee Hall and to her husband Elmer Hall, Homer Gerald (Lisa Rene) Hudgins, Jr., Michael Paul (Audrey) Hudgins and Debra Faye (Donald) Yarger. Also survived by his...
Martha Styles
April 25, 2020
Martha was born on August 2, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 25, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 85; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mom of Susan LeBar, Steven (Terri) Styles, the late Thomas, the late Timothy and of Tom LeBar . Proud grandma of Amy (Brian),...
Philip A. Napolitan
April 25, 2020
Napolitan, Philip A., age 78, April 27, 2020, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Jean Napolitan. Loving twin brother of Charles (Louise) Napolitan. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Philip's life may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Geraldine Cataldo
April 23, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Geraldine's video tribute and service. Geraldine Cataldo, age 71 of Riverview, passed away April 23, 2020. Loving wife of Pietro. Dear mother of Russell (Nancy) and Phyllis. Proud Nonna of Teresa and Pietro. Daughter of the late Salvatore and Caterina Cataldo. Geraldine is also survived by her siblings Mike (Nicole), Joe...
Pauline Antioch
April 23, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Pauline's video tribute and service. PAULINE D. ANTIOCH; April 23, 2020, age 92; of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Raymond; dear mother of Paul (Jennifer), Bruce (Barb) and Scott (Julie); dearest grandma of Allison (Mike), Paulie (Melinda), Brian, Ava (Gabe), Grant, Ian and Kendall; great grandma of Nolan and...
Esther E. Broughman
April 23, 2020
Esther Eleanor Williams Broughman (Born April 13, 1925; gone to rest April 23, 2020). Esther will be greatly missed by her family. She died of natural causes, passing in her sleep after a long and beautiful life. She and her husband Herb, who passed in 2018, were married for 73 years, spending most of those years in Lincoln Park...
Gail Theresa Slade
April 23, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Gail's video tribute and service. Life and Legacy: Gail Theresa Slade was born on August 8, 1945 to Herman and Beatrice Slade. She was raised by her Grandfather, Elijah, who moved her to Lackawanna, NY to live with Amelia and Buddy Watkins, who welcomed her as their own. They had 5...
John Riley Bryant
April 23, 2020
Born in Swannanowa, North Carolina, John was the son of Ralph and Myrtle (Reece) Bryant. He was married to Frances Lunsford who sadly preceded him in death. John was a Mechanic at Charnock Olds in Dearborn for over 26 years, retiring in 1975. John leaves to cherish his memory three grandchildren: Scott (Tammy) Bryant, Kelli Bryant and Kerry (Tom)...
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