OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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...
Joseph H. Petersen
August 10, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Joseph's video tribute. Joseph H. Petersen, age 55 of Trenton, passed away August 10th, 2019. Loving husband of Mary. Dear father of Sabrina and Joey. Joseph is also survived by his siblings Dean, Kenneth, and 3 nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society
Hazel Patricia Rowe
August 10, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Hazel's video tribute. Hazel Patricia Rowe (nee: Turner) was born on September 29, 1937 in Birmingham, England and died on August 10, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 81; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Michael, Robert...
Lenore "Nora" Schuster
August 8, 2019
Lenore "Nora" Schuster. Age 94 of Trenton. August 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William Schuster. Loving sister of Mary Carpenter, Thomas (Lila) Contreras, Mario (Geraldine) Contreras, Anita (Jerry) Donaldson, Ronald D. (Lucy) Contreras, Kathy (Mike) Adams, Lynn (Edward Updyke) Contreras and Catalina (Joseph) Germaine. Preceded in death by parents August and Carmen Contreras and siblings Frances Hartley...
Anna Detz
August 7, 2019
Anna Detz. Age 100, of Detroit. August 7, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John Detz, Sr. Loving mother of John Detz, Jr. (Cindy). Proud grandmother of Vanessa and Nicole. Dear Aunt of Dorian (Linda) Kroeyr, David (Jackie) Kroeyr and Donald (Stacie) Kroeyr. Survived also by many loving great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
Vincent Earl Pike
August 7, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Vincent's video tribute. Vincent Earl Pike, 32, of Taylor Michigan, August 7, 2019. Beloved son of Sharon and his birth mother Dawn Yates as well as his father Richard T. Pike. He was married to Amanda Pike. Loving dad to Hayden, Vincent Pike Jr., and Hunter. Dear brother to Randy, Drew...
Irene B. Wells
August 6, 2019
Wells, Irene B, age 93, August 8, 2019 of Riverview, MI, formerly of Lincoln Park, MI. Beloved mother of Gary Osaer and Renee Collins. Proud grandmother of Steven Collins, Salvatore Gulino and Lucas Osaer. Contributions in memory of Irene's life may be made to Children's Hospital Of Michigan Foundation.
James Orville Shults
August 6, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James Orville Shults was born on July 21, 1938 in Leoma, Tennessee and went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 at the age of 81; he was of New Boston and formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of Audrey “Jean” and the late Juanita. Loving...
Charles E. Graham
August 5, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Charles' video tribute. Graham, Charles E., age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Taylor Monday August 5, 2019. Charles will be deeply missed by his wife Joyce, 4 children; Terrie (Jack) Carrier, Charlene (the late Donald) Noah, Nancy Frizzell, Steven (Michelle), and son in law Richard Frizzell. Charles is...
Charles M. Strickler
August 4, 2019
Chuck Strickler was born July 26, 1931 to Carlton "Red" Strickler and Hazel Tippie in Lima, Ohio. . He graduated from Lima Central High School, where he was a middle distance track star of the four year undefeated track and field team. He graduated from Bowling Green University, and subsequently from the University of Michigan with a Master Degree...
Shelia Ryan Grinsell
August 3, 2019
Shelia “Shee Shee” Ryan (Adkins) Grinsell of Manchester, was called home Saturday August 3, 2019. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Sheila was the oldest daughter of the late Proctor and Dorothy (O’Brien) Adkins. She was married the love of her life, Robert Grinsell, sadly he preceded her in death in 2017. Shelia attended Boyd County High School. She was the...
Hermelinda Benavides
August 3, 2019
Benavides, Hermelinda, age, 88, August 3, 2019 of Burleson, Texas, formerly of S.W. Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Zaragoza. Loving mother of Jesus Benavides, Bertha (Edilio) Madrigal, Linda (Kurtis) Knopp and the late Florestella Sanchez, Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Hermelinda’s life may be made directly to the family....
Lowel "Mack" Counts
August 2, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Mack's video tribute Counts, Lowel “Mack”, Age 76, of Lake, Michigan, formerly of Taylor, Michigan. August 2, 2019. Loving husband to Louise for 46 years. Beloved father to Stephanie (Larry) and Robert (Tiffany). Proud Papa to Kyle (Rebecca), Sierrah, Isabella, Mackenzie and Jacob. Dear Great Papa to Audriana. Mack survived by...
Robert "Bob" Turner
August 2, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. Turner, Robert " Bob", age 78, Aug. 2, 2019 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Michael (Tania Hernandez) Turner, Steven (Monica) Turner, Jeffery Turner and Sean Christopher Keating. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his brother Richard Turner. Contributions in memory...
Linda Christine Spielman
August 1, 2019
Click on the tribtue wall above to view Linda's video tribute. Linda Christine Spielman was born on March 14, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 1, 2019 at the age of 69; she was of Dearborn. Loving mom of Gary A. Spielman. Proud grandma of Vance Spielman. Beloved long-time friend of Rosalie Cezeski. Also survived by other...
Rose Marie Couvreur
August 1, 2019
Rose Marie Couvreur of Woodhaven, Mi passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Rose is survived by her children Michele (Daniel) Featherston, Susan (Ron Stralkowski) Kennedy, Joseph G. (Alexandria) Couvreur, Renee (Jerry) Pelletier, Rosanne (Lou Collura) Couvreur, Daniel (Angela) Couvreur; Grandchildren, Shawn (Amanda) Featherston, Ryan Featherston, Kelly Featherston, Kyle (Mandy) Kennedy, Adam (Jasmine Bechek) Kennedy, Joseph R. (Chelsea) Couvreur,...
Giulia Moretti
August 1, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Giulia's video tribute. Giulia was born on October 2, 1931 in San Marino to Dominic and Rosa (nee: Lettoli) Mancini and died on August 1, 2019 at the age of 87; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of 67 years to Duilio. Loving mother of Rosemary (James) Ratcliff, Angela Shurkus, Joan...
Allen Mayle
August 1, 2019
Allen Mayle, age 76 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Allen was born on October 15, 1942 to Quentin and Louise Mayle in Grafton, West Virginia. Passed away on August 1, 2019. Loving husband to Judy for 55 years. Beloved dad to Deborah Mayle, Kim (Joe) Lewandowski, and Jennifer (Ken) Parrett. Best Papa to Ally Lewandowski, Nicholas Parrett and Jay Parrett....
Joyce C. Mcalister
August 1, 2019
Born in Detroit, Joyce was the daughter of Edward and Lily (Shinnman) Patchak. A graduate of Osborne High School in Detroit, she married the love of her life, Derrill McAlister, on October 17, 1964. A dedicated homemaker, Joyce specialized in raising and rehabilitation of birds, volunteering many hours with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Humane Society...