OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Betty J. Durocher

Betty J. Durocher

April 15, 2019

Betty J. Durocher, age 84 of Monroe, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on April 15, 2019 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, OH. Betty was born in Munising, MI to the late Donald and Hilma Adair on July 24, 1934. A 1952 graduate of Mather High School in Munising, she would later attend the California School of...

John E. Vandenberg

John E. Vandenberg

April 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. Vandenberg, John E., age 81, April 15, 2019 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving Father of Joni (Patrick) Foley, John Vandenberg and Jim Vandenberg. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his brother Bernard (Carole) Vandenberg. Contributions in memory of John's life may...

Laurence Eugene Vergowven

Laurence Eugene Vergowven

April 14, 2019

Laurence E. Vergowven; age 64, April 14, 2019 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving dad of Henry. Dearest son of Joann and the late John. Dear brother of Janice (Frank) Hornbeck, Pamela Gisel, Penny Johnson, Mary (Roy) Prater, Diane (Dennis Dockery) Vergowven, Michael (Linda), Andrew (Joel), the late Dale Baldwin and the late John (Beth). Also survived...

Joshua Michael  Yount

Joshua Michael Yount

April 13, 2019

Born in Monroe, Joshua was the son of Vicky Yount. A 2005 graduate of Jefferson High School, Joshua was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Joshua leaves to cherish his memory his mother Vicky; his siblings: Christina Yount of Monroe and Brian Ruggles of Arkansas; as well as his grandfathers: William Yount of Monroe and Harold Weinstein...

Donald D. Van Wallaghen

Donald D. Van Wallaghen

April 9, 2019

Van Wallaghen, Donald D., age 86, April 9, 2019 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Dave (Brenda) Van Wallaghen and Scott Van Wallaghen. Also survived by his grandchildren Donald Van Wallaghen, Alex (Rachel) Van Wallaghen and Ryan Van Wallaghen; his great granddaughter Kinsley. Contributions in memory of Don's life may be made to the...

Barbara Mead

Barbara Mead

April 9, 2019

Mead, Barbara. Age 86, of Trenton passed on April 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Mead III. Loving mom of Lisa Jasina, Claudia (Kevin) Gaynier, Maria (Joe) Vermeersch, Trisha Mead and Nora (Steve) Kowalski and the late Alfred Mead IV. Proud grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 14. Also survived by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews,...

Larry E. Ruch

Larry E. Ruch

April 8, 2019

Larry E. Ruch, age 85 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully April 8, 2019. Born November 4, 1933 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Glen and Bernice Ruch. Loving husband of Saranel and the late Iretta. Dear father of Patrick (Amy) of Flat Rock, Gregory (Merrilyn) of Carleton, and the late Michael. Proud grandfather of 5 and great grandfather...

Gerry Saylor

Gerry Saylor

April 8, 2019

Gerry Saylor, age 64 of Ida, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away April 8, 2019. Loving wife of Ronnie. Dear mother of Lisa (Joshua) and Rachel (Jamie) Frank. Proud grandmother of Cameron, Colin, Bailey, Evan, and Emma. Also survived by her sister Gloria (Pat) Andersen, sisters in law Wanda (Fred) Foister, Glynda (Dexter) Cline, and Candace (Robert) Haws.

Suzanne Yost

Suzanne Yost

April 8, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Suzanne's video tribute. Suzanne Yost, age 72 of Taylor, Michigan. 04/08/2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in Allen Park and graduated from Allen Park High School in 1964. When she was 20 years old when she started working at Ford Motor Company in Brownstown and retired when...

George M. Halstead Jr.

George M. Halstead Jr.

April 8, 2019

Born in Rockwood, George was the son of George and Helen (Lachapelle) Halstead.

Myrna Ruth Carrasco  Mariano

Myrna Ruth Carrasco Mariano

April 7, 2019

Click on the multimedia tab above to view Myrna's video tribute. Myrna Ruth Carrasco Mariano; age 59, April 7, 2019 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Hector for 37 years. Loving mother of Herman and Chermaine. Dearest sister of Frank (Jacqueline) Carrasco, Nurhayda Carrasco-Sison, Daniel (Vickie) Carrasco, Darwiza (George) Reales, Concepcion (the late Mariano) Ras, Celia (Felipe) Ligan and the...

Katherine  Ann Guich

Katherine Ann Guich

April 7, 2019

Born in Detroit, Katherine was the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Stoyek) Guich. A 1959 graduate of Monroe High School, she went on to become a Secretary for Monroe Public Schools. Katherine leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Patricia Guich of Monroe; two brothers: Robert (Betty) Guich of Monroe and Sam (Nancy) Guich of Monroe; as well and...

Betty Jeanette Mitchell-Burgess

Betty Jeanette Mitchell-Burgess

April 7, 2019

Betty Jeanette Mitchell Burgess (Clay); age 87 passed away on April 7, 2019 from a long illness in Lancaster, California. She was preceded in death by her parents Ima and Curtis Clay, her brothers Bill Clay and James Elliott and sisters Iona Fetter and Sandra Fettler, her oldest son, Jimmy Mitchell, her first husband, Alvin Mitchell and her second...

Sharon (Roberts Loughridge) Anwiler

Sharon (Roberts Loughridge) Anwiler

April 7, 2019

Retired nurse, Sharon Ann Anwiler of Toledo, formerly Sharon Ann (Roberts) Loughridge of Monroe, passed away at 7:30am on April 7th at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Born June 17th 1944, in Monroe Michigan, Sharon was the daughter of Hazel and Theodore Roberts. She married Jack Loughridge on September 4, 1965. Jack died April 6, 1999. She later married Paul...

Tonia M. Geisbert

Tonia M. Geisbert

April 7, 2019

CLick on the tribute wall above to view Tonia's video tribute. Tonia M. Geisbert, age 43, of Trenton, April 7, 2019. Beloved mother of Marcus (Jamie) Perry and Brayde Wright. Granddaughter of Joan Geisbert, sister of Edward (Tiffany) Thomas, Aunt of Sicily and Zoey Thomas. Preceded in death by her husband Gregory Wright, her parents Ed (Rose) Geisbert, Debbie...

David  C. Labute, Sr.

David C. Labute, Sr.

April 6, 2019

David C. LaBute, Sr. Age 72 of Woodhaven. Passed away April 6, 2019. Beloved husband of Teresa for 51 years. Loving father of Shirley (John) Muller, Sam (Nancy) Sandoval and David (Annemarie) LaBute, Jr. Proud grandfather of Nick, Danny, Christina, Jason, Angel, Richard, Anthony and David III. Great grandfather of 16. Survived also by nephews and nieces Frank, Kim,...

Ruth Ellen Tullius

Ruth Ellen Tullius

April 5, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ruth Ellen's video tribute. Ruth Ellen was born on May 12, 1933 in Pontiac Michigan and died on April 5, 2019 at the age of 85; she was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Peter A. Loving mom of William and Michael. Proud grandma of Kristy Smith (David Vasas). Great...

Hristos P. Zafiropoulos

Hristos P. Zafiropoulos

April 4, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Hristos' video tribute. Hristos P. Zafiropoulos. Age 93, of Southgate. April 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Toula for 66 years. Loving father of Spilios (Maricris Gajo) Zafiropoulos and Niki Zafiropoulos Grigg. Proud Papou of Ashley (Jeff), Christian and Kyle. Great Papou of Lucas and Mia. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Bonnie L. Lozier

Bonnie L. Lozier

April 3, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bonnie's video tribute. Lozier, Bonnie L., age 80, April 3, 2019 of Romulus. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Lozier for 54 years. Loving mother of Jeffrey, Phillip (Carol) and the late Wess Leapley. Dearest sister to Terry Martin and Jan LeClair. Proud grandmother to Christina, Justin, Jordon, Hailey and Brandon. Great grandmother...

Johnie Steelman

Johnie Steelman

April 2, 2019

Johnie was born on March 4, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan and died at his home on April 2, 2019 at the age of 49. Cherished dad of Katherine (Marcos) Llanes and Crystal Arndt (Nandi Gomez). Proud pepaw of Angelina, Marcos, Isabella, Chuey, Ivana, Julia and Nadia. Beloved son of John and the late Mae Steelman. Loving brother of Vickie...