OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Pat J. Basile

Pat J. Basile

April 1, 2019

Born in Monroe, Pat was the son of Christ and Mary (Lombardi) Basile. He faithfully served our country with the United States Marine Corps, participating in action against enemy forces in South and Central Korea. He received the United National Medal with three Battle Stars, the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Medal and the...

Shelly Melkonian Vandyne

Shelly Melkonian Vandyne

April 1, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Shelly's video tribute. Shelly Melkonian VanDyne. Age 46 of Southgate. Passed away April 1, 2019. Loving mother of Emily (Nick) Strong, Logan VanDyne and Joel VanDyne. Proud Nana of Noah Strong. Beloved daughter of Edward and Jean Melkonian. Dear sister of Jason (Karla) Melkonian. Dearest aunt of Jacob and Marissa.

Robert N. Haynes Jr.

Robert N. Haynes Jr.

April 1, 2019

Born in Monroe, Robert was the son of Robert and Bertha (McNutt) Haynes. A 1955 graduate of Monroe High School, he then faithfully served our country in with the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Emily Cerelli, on May 27, 1978 at St. Joseph Catholic Church here in Monroe. Robert had been a member of...

Valaire J. St. Germain

Valaire J. St. Germain

March 31, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Valaire's video tribute. St. Germain, Valaire J., age 94, March 31, 2019 of Allen Park, formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Patrick (Melinda), David (Christina), Eileen (Ray) Smith and Carol (Valentine) Krawczyk. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and his brother Maurice (Marie) St. Germain. In...

Wayne Leo Bressler

Wayne Leo Bressler

March 30, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Wayne's video tribute Born in Monroe, Wayne was the son of Wayne and Lell (Souva) Bressler. A 1961 graduate of Monroe High School, he then faithfully served our country with the United States Army from September 20, 1961 until September 19, 1964. While in the Army, Wayne completed 57 jumps as...

Edward J. Raczkowski

Edward J. Raczkowski

March 30, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Edward's video tribute. Raczkowski, Edward Joseph, age 92 of Ann Arbor, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. Born on December 3, 1926 to Joseph and Marcella (Dereniewski) Raczkowski in Plymouth, PA. After graduating from Camptown High School, he followed his brothers to Detroit. Ed married Nancy Jarosz on October...

Barbara M.  Kuczajda

Barbara M. Kuczajda

March 30, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Barbara's video tribute. Barbara ‘Barb’ M. Kuczajda (nee Bedford) born March 30, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late George and Pauline Bedford, passed away peacefully at home March 30,2019 on her 90th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Ernest ‘Ernie’ Kuczajda for 65 years. Loving mother to Deborah, Donna, Mark,...

Rob Maxson

Rob Maxson

March 30, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Rob's video tribute. Rob was born on February 1, 1968 in Dearborn, Michigan and died at his home in Lincoln Park on March 30, 2019 at the age of 51. In 2001 he married his wife Elana. Rob is survived by his wife, his brother Rick Maxson and his nephew George...

Leo J. Barber

Leo J. Barber

March 30, 2019

Barber, Leo J., age 97, March 30, 2019 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved Husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Betty Jo (Mel) Cunningham, Cynthia Keeler, Neil Barber, Larry (Linda) Barber, Tonya (Butch) Robinson, the late Gail Barber and the late Leo "Scooter" Barber, II. Also survived by his grandchildren Ryan, Evan, Katherine, Kristen, Brenda, Ashley, Tyler, Emily,...

Marjorie E. Williams

Marjorie E. Williams

March 28, 2019

Williams, Marjorie E., age 95, March 28, 2019 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Carey. Loving mother of Larry (Charlotte) Williams, Sr. Also survived by her cousins Dawn and Patrick DeBolt and their children. Contributions in memory of Marjorie's life may be made to Penrickton Center For Blind Children.

John A. Macdougall

John A. Macdougall

March 28, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. MacDougall, John Archibald Sylvester, Age 88 of Riverview, Michigan. Loving Husband of Marlene and the late Julia. Adoring father of 9 children, Gordie, Ken, Laura (Brian) Petterle, John (Colleen Mansour), Deborah Trudell, Donna (Tim) Johnson, Doreen (Kevin) Redmer, Danette Millar (Randy Louzon) and Don (Bonnie) Wendell. Mr. MacDougall...

Mr. Asa E.A. Kuykendall

Mr. Asa E.A. Kuykendall

March 28, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Asa's video tribute. Kuykendall, Asa E.A., age 25, March 28, 2019 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved father of Kamryn Kuykendall Olsen (his mother Summer Olsen). Loving son of Katherine and the late Stephen Kuykendall. Dearest brother of the late Eric Kuykendall. Also survived by his half sisters Rebecca, Stephanie and Samantha;...

Donald F. Pushman

Donald F. Pushman

March 28, 2019

Donald F. Pushman of Riverview, died March 28, 2019, of Alzheimer’s Disease. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Dorothy – who preceded him in death by 34 days. Loving dad of Kristen (Jeff) Skutnick and Todd (Barbra). Dearest grandpa of Kelsey Skutnick, Erik Skutnick, Alicen Pushman and Molly Pushman. Dear brother of Jim (Kay) Pushman, Suzanne (Robert)...

Elizabeth  T. Viger

Elizabeth T. Viger

March 28, 2019

Elizabeth T. Viger; age 94, March 28, 2019 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Linda (Gary) Smiddy, Ellen Viger and Tami (John) Yuhasz. Dearest grandma of Mark Orel, Donavan (Diane) Sarkett, Scott Orel, Kahle (Kelsey) Steinmetz and Zach (Bailey) Yuhasz. Dear great-grandma of Presley, Ellery and Jessie Steinmetz. Sister of the late John (the...

Donald G. Sullivan

Donald G. Sullivan

March 27, 2019

Sullivan, Donald G., age 85, March 27, 2019, formerly of Lincoln Park and Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of Colleen (Mark) Olsen, Kelly (Tom) Adams, Kerry (Dan) Ellis and Erin (Anthony) Bozicevic. Proud grandfather of Mariah, Nathan, Jacob, Zachary, Erik and Alexander. Contributions in memory of Donald's life may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church,...

Sharon C. Bauerle

Sharon C. Bauerle

March 27, 2019

Sharon C. Bauerle, age 78 of Maybee, passed away March 27, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Aloysius and Cleo Bauerle. She is also survived by many loving family members and friends. Sharon graduated from Eastern Michigan University and worked for over 40 years as a secretary for the University of Michigan’s Aerospace Engineering Department. She loved reading, flowers,...

Mary Ann Myers

Mary Ann Myers

March 27, 2019

Mary Ann Myers, age 91 of Grosse Ile formerly of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully March 27, 2019. Loving wife of the late Willis Myers. Dear mother of Catherine F. (William) Medick. Proud grandmother of William and Thomas Medick. She was a graduate of Battle Creek High School. After high school she volunteered as a Gray Lady for the...

Joseph  J.  Billock

Joseph J. Billock

March 27, 2019

Joseph J. Billock of Clermont, Florida, formerly of Monroe passed away March 27, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born December 8, 1928 in Newton Falls, Ohio to Joseph and Mary (Shesko) Billock. A 1946 graduate of Monroe High School, Joe served on the USS Iowa and the USS Bremerton as a Seaman First...

Elizabeth "Betty" Miller

Elizabeth "Betty" Miller

March 26, 2019

Elizabeth was born on March 17, 1928 in Stirling Scotland and died on March 26, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 91; she was of Trenton and formerly of Wyandotte and Arizona. Beloved wife of 70 years to Stan. Loving mom of Anne-Marie (Sam) Randazzo, Stan (Laurie Jo) Miller and Brian (Carol) Miller. Proud grandma of...

Irene A. Wylie

Irene A. Wylie

March 26, 2019

Irene A. Wylie; age 81, March 26, 2019 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Leon. Loving mother of the late Debbie Sue Geisbert, David (Amy) and Michael (Jennifer). Dearest grandma "G-Willy" of Tonia, Alex, Zack, Brandon, Miranda and great-grandma of Marcus and Braydee. Dear sister of Tom (Anna) Craft, Jim (Peggy) Craft and Paul (Christine) Craft. Also survived...