OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Albert A. Oshinsky
December 16, 2018
Oshinsky, Albert A. Age 84. December 16, 2018 of Trenton. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia and their daughter Kathy. Survived by his wife Sharon, his son David (Nancy) Oshinsky, his daughter Debra (John) Drumsta, stepson Sean McKeone and his daughter Bella, granddaughter Kristin (Matthew) Furman and grandson Derek Drumsta. Albert retired from Roosevelt High School where he...
Arnold J. Venier
December 16, 2018
View Arnold's Video Tribute Arnold J. Venier, age 89 of Wyandotte, passed away December 16th, 2018. Loving companion of the late Alma Foley. Dear father of Diane Jackson, Julie (Dennis) Richardson, Clayton (Karen) Venier, William (Mary) Venier, Timothy (Sue) Venier, Marian (Mark) Lyons, and Thomas (Stephanie) Venier. Proud grandfather of 22 and great grandfather of many. Arnold is also survived...
Anthony Mckinney
December 16, 2018
View Anthony's Video Tribute McKinney, Anthony (Clifton) passed away peacefully in his home and joined his loving wife of 49 years, Barbara (Frederick) McKinney in Heaven on Dec. 16, 2018. He was born June 10, 1926 in Green Fly, KY (a rural region in Eastern KY) to Henry and Rebecca (Atkins) McKinney. Tony’s first job, at the age of 7,...
Virginia M. Hayes
December 15, 2018
Click Here To View Virginia's Video Tribute Virginia Hayes, age 94, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on the 15th of December, 2018. Virginia was born on November 4, 1924 to Ida (Haltinner) and Edward Shepard. She lived in River Rouge, and attended Rouge High, graduating in 1942. She married River Rouge native Arthur J. Hayes,...
Jomae Mullins-Blevins
December 15, 2018
Born in Pike County, Kentucky Jomae was the daughter of Dennis and Pearl (Little) Hall. She married the love of her life, Adam Mullins on August 27, 1949. Sadly he preceded her in death February 8, 1999. She then was married to Arvid Blevins January 25, 2003. He also sadly preceded her in death November 25, 2009. Jomae worked...
Walter W. Suprunuk
December 13, 2018
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Walter was the son of Wasily and Ann (Marte) Suprunuk. He married the love of his life, Wilhelmina Werksma, on October 6, 1951. Sadly, she preceded him in death on August 7, 2014. Walter faithfully served our country in the United States Army from May 15, 1951, until May 8, 1953. Walter worked for over...
Larry Bagans
December 13, 2018
Click Here To View Larry's Video Tribute Bagans, Larry, age 71, December 13, 2018 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Mary Jo. Dearest son of the late Clarence and Grace Bagans. Devoted father of Zak Bagans, Meredith (Mike) Mixer and their children Morgan and Maddox, Nathan (Amy) Schaffer and their children Isabella and Jace; Mylissa (Jake) Myers and their children...
Cindy Suessine
December 13, 2018
Click Here To View Cindy's Video Tribute Cindy (Vitkay) Suessine, age 56 of Southgate, passed away December 13, 2018. Loving mother of Brianna. Dearest daughter of Karen (Ed) Kohler and the late Joseph Vitkay. Beloved sister of Kandi (Tony), Jill (Mark), and Joe (Jen). Cindy is also survived by her grandmother Virginia Wills. A Memorial Gathering will take place on...
Herbert O. Mackens
December 12, 2018
Herbert was born on October 29, 1940 and died on December 12, 2018 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 57 years to Judith. Devoted Dad of Michael (Suzie) Mackens and Lori (Jeff) Whiteside. Proud Papa of Zachery, Amy, Reed, David and Chloe and great grandpa to Lincoln. Dearest brother of Dewey Mackens, Ralf (Bonnie) Mackens and Judy...
Ronald Dean Rink
December 12, 2018
Navigate to the tribute wall to view Ronnie's video tribute. Ronnie Rink; age 57, December 12, 2018 of Melvindale. Loving father of Rebecca (Nathan) Rink-Teitel. Dearest brother of Larry (Diann), Sue (Russ) Spence, Tom and Barbara (Doug) Phillips. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Ronnie may be made to...
Julie Grant
December 11, 2018
Julie Grant, age 59 of Southgate and the Downriver area, passed away December 11th, 2018. Loving daughter of Gerald and Joyce Grant. Beloved sister of Jeff Grant. Also survived by her nieces and nephews Molly, Suzanne, and Jeremiah, as well as many other loving family members and friends. Julie was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Melvindale. There...
Delores C. Haener
December 11, 2018
Haener, Delores C. Age 81. December 11, 2018 of Southgate. Loving mother of Vicky Gorno and Rob Sawyer (Jolynn Olson-Gilliam). Proud grandmother of Michael Gorno, Andrew Sawyer, Griffin Sawyer and Raymond Sawyer. Great grandmother of Nicholas. Dearest sister of Darlene Carone and Daniel Pattenaude. The entombment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church...
Mary Alice Champion
December 10, 2018
Mary Alice (Forcier) Champion, age 93 of Monroe, formerly of Gibraltar, passed away peacefully at home December 10th, 2018. Born August 1, 1925 to the late Stanley and Frances (LaBute) Forcier. She was a 1943 graduate of Slocum Truax High School in Trenton. Mary was the past president of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW Post 4093 in Carleton. Other memberships...
James Dean Mcmath
December 7, 2018
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother James Dean McMath, born September 1, 1931, passed away at his home on December 7, 2018. He was the sixth of eight children born to Zelma and William. He served 4 years in the Air Force during the Korean War, and married Doreen G. McGrath upon his return in 1955. He retired...
Toby Banks
December 7, 2018
Toby was born on June 18, 1965 in Lexington, Kentucky and died on December 7, 2018 at his home in Woodhaven at the age of 53. Beloved husband of 34 years to Mary. Cherished dad of Daniel, Kimberly and David. Proud grandpa of Kierstyn, Kaeson and Ezekiel. Loving son of Oscar and the late Glenna (nee: Cecil). Dearest brother...
Mary Louise Foxworthy
December 7, 2018
Click on the tribute wall to view Mary's video tribute. View Mary's Video Tribute . Mary Louise Foxworthy, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Friday December 7, 2018. Born June 3, 1929 to Joseph and Margaret LeGault in Chicago, Illinois.Mary was married to Edgar T Foxworthy on November 6, 1948. She was preceded in death by her...
Guy Robert Campbell
December 7, 2018
Guy Robert Campbell; age 68. December 7, 2018 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of Darcey. Loving father of Guy Jr. (Karen), the late Paul and the late James. Dearest grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 2. Also survived by 4 sisters and 1 brother.
John C. Fourour
December 7, 2018
John C. Fourour; age 76, December 7, 2018 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Emily. Loving father of ricky, Elizabeth Yax, Jennifer, Lisa, the late michelle and the late John John. Dearest grandfather of 10.
Matthew Mierzwinski
December 6, 2018
Born in Inkster, Matthew was the son of Douglas and Carol (Cartwright) Mierzwinski. A self employed General Contractor, he enjoyed cooking and music. Matthew’s love of music was something he enjoyed as a young boy and his “playlists” included music of all genres. He knew more songs than most. Matthew went to school to become a chef and enjoyed...
Patricia A. Rothenberger
December 6, 2018
atricia A. Rothenberger, age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor. She was born August 3, 1938 in Monroe, MI to Michael and Irene (Jones) Balent. Patricia married John H. Rothenberger April 8, 1961 in Toledo, OH. Sadly he preceded her in death on June 20, 2005. Patricia worked at River Raisin Title...