OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Monica Ottenbreit
August 20, 2019
Monica Ottenbreit, age 96 of Trenton, passed away peacefully August 20th, 2019. Loving wife of Robert. Dear mother of Sandra (Michael) Brozowski and Darlene Ottenbreit. Proud grandmother of Joseph and Jessica. Monica is also survived by her sister Norma Albertus. Monica will lie in state Thursday August 22nd, 2019 from 9:30am until time of Mass 10am, at St. Joseph...
Mary Lou Raftis
August 19, 2019
Mary Louise Raftis, age 79, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on Monday, August 19, 2019. Mary Lou was born Mary Louise Philip on February 15, 1940 to Peter and Margot Philip (Welter) in Trenton, Michigan. Mary Lou is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Dave Raftis. She is also...
David Tedora
August 18, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view David's video tribute. Born in Monroe, David was the son of Richard and Pearl (Hilyard) Tedora. A graduate of Monroe High School, he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Conrail for over 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid sports fan. David leaves to cherish his memory...
Judy Podgajski
August 18, 2019
Podgajski, Judy. Age 78. August 18, 2019 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mom of Lynn (Frank) Uveges, Michael, and the late Patricia Freeman. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Sarah, Lucas, Chelsea, Christopher, Brett, Brian and Matthew. Dearest sister of Annette, Vicky, Mary and the late Gloria. Preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Ruth...
Daniel Christopher Burgo
August 18, 2019
Please click on tribute wall above to view Daniel's memorial video. Daniel Christopher Burgo. Age 31 of Taylor. August 18, 2019. Loving father of Tessa Danielle Burgo. Beloved son of John and Carole Burgo. Dearest brother of John Michael (Tracy) Burgo. Proud Uncle of Jonnas and Alex Burgo. Survived also by many loving extended family and friends. Dear grandson...
Mary Marthalee "Marty" Hayden
August 17, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Marty's video tribute Mary Marthalee "Marty" Hayden. Age 86 of Allen Park. August 17, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Hayden. Loving mother of Tim (Dianne Skowron) Hayden, Carol (Keith) Hornick, Patrick Hayden and Art (Aimee) Hayden. Proud grandma from America of Jensen (Mary) Hornick, Brett (Kat Buckels) Hornick, Andrew...
Josephine Turko
August 17, 2019
Turko, Josephine, age 93, August 17, 2019 formerly of Downriver and Detroit, Michigan. Beloved mother of the late Deborah Turko Fields. Also survived by her sister Betty Weld; her nieces and nephews.
Joan Luke
August 17, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Joan's video tribute. Joan was the daughter of Chauncy and Edna (Steffke) Crispin. A graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life, Coleman “Ray” Luke in 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death October 30, 2015. A dedicated homemaker, Joan also worked as a School Bus Driver...
Anne Louise Greenwood
August 16, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Anne's video tribute. Anne Louise Greenwood was born on June 18, 1919 in Boon Michigan. Anne passed away August 16, 2019. Loving Mom of Carole, Lori and Susan. Beloved Grannie of Frankie, Denver, Brandy, Lisa, Tony, Andrew, John, Emily and Tony. Dear Grannie to 15 great grandchildren; Anna, Jenna, Paul, Genevieve,...
Jack Norman Laginess
August 16, 2019
Born in River Rouge, Jack was the son of Edward and Frances (Martinek) Laginess. He married the love of his life, Maryann Przystup on February 20, 1954. Jack faithfully served our country with the United States Navy from February 16, 1945 until July 26, 1946. Jack’s long career included employment with Kay Paper Company, People’s Bank in Rockwood, Ritter...
Lisa Marie Delisen
August 15, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Lisa's video tribute DeLisen, Lisa Marie, age 45, August 15, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of Karl. Loving mother of Gabrielle, Zachary and the late Nicholas. Also survived by her mother Vechelle Onufrak and her siblings Augustina (Mike) King, Erica (Marty) Dugas and Kaylyn Onufrak. Contributions in memory of Lisa's...
Agnes J. Majer
August 15, 2019
Agnes Majer (nee Niemiec) Age 102. Born in Detroit – January 26, 1917. Died in Allen Park - August 15, 2019. For 60 years the beloved wife of Joseph. Sister of Stella (Zawisa), Anna (Easlick), Mary (Kovacs), Stanley, Genevieve (Pelc) and Eugene. Loving Aunt of Len Zawisa, Carol Macek, Jerry Easlick, Christina Kovacs, Donald Easlick, James Niemiec, Timothy Pelc,...
Raymond Martyniak
August 14, 2019
Martyniak, Raymond. Age 86. August 14, 2019 of Trenton, MI and Naples, FL. Raymond was born on December 28, 1932 in Detroit, MI. He married Rosemarie McLatcher and together they raised six children: Beloved husband of Rosemarie and of Sarah. Cherished father of Raymond (Jackie), Sherry (John) Shine, Joy (Donald) Plassman, Dawn (Rick) Meitz, Scott (Michelle) and Brent. Proud...
Ernest L. Dejulian
August 14, 2019
Ernest Leonard DeJulian passed away Wednesday August 14th following a brief illness. Ernest was 92 years old. He was the beloved husband of Clara DeJulian, age 89, and the loving father of Michael and Beth DeJulian, Mary Jo DeJulian, Michel DeJulian and Brian Moccia. Ernest was the most wonderful grandfather to Paul Brown, Erin Gray, Jessica Spies, Austin Moccia...
Joyce Marie Bray
August 13, 2019
Born in Wyandotte, Joyce was the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Perry) Phelps. She married the love of her life, Billy Bray, on June 18, 1960. Sadly he preceded her in death October of 1997. A dedicated homemaker, Joyce also was a Certified Nurse Assistant at Rivergate Terrace for over 12 years, retiring in 2009. Joyce leaves to cherish...
Donald Ray Anderson, Sr.
August 12, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Donald's video tribute. Donald Ray Anderson, 78, gained his heavenly wings on August 12, 2019 at his home in Riverview Michigan. He was the devoted husband to Donna Jean (Carter) where they shared 58 years of marriage and were blessed with three children. Don was a loyal, hard-working man that adored...
Kimberly Michele Pruitt
August 12, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kimberly's video tribute. Kimberly was born on March 9, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 12, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit at the age of 53; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of Randy. Cherished mom of John Randall II, Brandon, Kara and Cameron. Loving sister of...
Helen Rose Johnstone
August 12, 2019
Born in Detroit, Helen was the daughter of Alex and Helen (Kovachs) Kish. She married the love of her life, Gerald Johnstone, on June 11, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death May of 1994. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children: Lorraine (Bill) Albart, Bruce Johnstone and Scott (Betty) Johnstone; as well as five grandchildren, seven great...
Melissa Missy Cooper
August 11, 2019
Melissa M. Cooper, age 39 of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Melissa was born on March 1, 1980 in Monroe, MI. to Ricki (Sparozic) Cooper and the late Clyde Henderson. She was raised by Ricki “mom” and her father Tim Cooper. She moved to Kent, OH where she attended school and married Robert Burton. She...
Doris L. Clawson
August 11, 2019
Clcik on the tribute wall above to view Doris' video tribute. Doris was born on August 26, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 11, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 88; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Loving mom of Rick, the late Nick and to...