OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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...
Joseph Matuska
December 6, 2018
Click on the tribute wall to view Joseph's video tribute. Beloved Husband, Step-Father, Papaw and Brother Joe Matuska; age 56, December 6, 2018 of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of Michelle. Loving step-father of Chad Phillippi, Kaci (Ian) Saum, Brandon Phillippi and papaw of Allison Phillippi, Braedyn Phillippi, Tanner Saum and Keegan Saum. Dearest brother of Sandy (Don). Preceded in...
Joy O. Grogg
December 6, 2018
Joy was born on April 13, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 6, 2018 at her home at the age of 81; she was of Southgate and formerly of Westland. Beloved mom of Laurie Grogg (Mike Mahaney), Debra Cochran and of the late Donald Grogg, Jr. Proud grandma of Crystal Cochran, Natalie Weatherholt, Amanda Grogg and Chad...
Mary Ball
December 5, 2018
Mary was born on February 17, 1927 in England and died on December 5, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 91; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Ross Robert Ball. Cherished mom of Bradley (the late Marcia), Gordy (Annette) and Beverly (Cathy). Proud grandma of 7. Also survived by her great grandchildren. Mary...
Lois Lambert
December 5, 2018
Click on the tribute wall to view Lois' video tribute Lois Lambert, age 81 of South Rockwood, MI, passed away December 5, 2018. Born November 10, 1937 in Speedwell, TN, to the late Fred and Viola Carey. Loving wife of the late Leeamon Lambert. Dear mother of Arlan (Alice) Lambert and David (Ann) Lambert. Proud grandmother of Joann, Ethan,...
Mary Lou Sroka
December 5, 2018
Sroka, Mary Lou, age 71, December 5, 2018 of Southgate, Michigan. Loving father of the late Michelle Sroka and the late Michael Sroka. Beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Danko. Also survived by her siblings Jean Lopez, Geraldine McCoy and James Danko. No services are planned at this time.
Connie R. Watkins
December 3, 2018
Born in New Martinsville, West Virginia, Connie was the daughter of James and Ruth (Jones) Williamson. After high school, Connie went on the further her education, earning her Masters Degree in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University. She married the love of her life, Kevin Watkins, on September 2, 1972. Connie was employed as a Special Education Teacher for...
Ryker John Bieganski
December 2, 2018
Ryker Bieganski; age 47, December 2, 2018 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Brittany, Samantha and Dakota. Dearest son of Melanie and the late Frank. Dear brother of Tony (April) and favorite uncle of Anthony, Wyatt, Carlin and also Jessie Bowman. The family suggests donations in memory of Ryker to the Vietnam Veterans of America...
Anita L. Doute
December 1, 2018
Click on the tribute wall to view Anita's video tribute. Anita L. Doute; age 81, December 1, 2018 of Taylor. Beloved mom of Rick (Amy), Dawn, Paula (Mark) Franti, Scott and mother-in-law of Karen Barton Doute. Loving grandma of Kelly, Billy, Emily, Russell (Melissa), Victoria (Tyler), Lisa (Lionel), Erik and great-grandma of Chloe, Skye, Lionel, Ronnie, Evelyn and Athena....
Linda J. Camilleri
November 30, 2018
Camilleri, Linda J. (Bursch). Age 68 of Gibraltar, formerly of Riverview. November 30, 2018. Beloved wife of Peter for 46 years. Loving mother of Melissa (Jeff) Josupeit, Todd (Jennifer) Camilleri, Jason (Eve) Camilleri and Celeste (Teddy) Mendoza. Proud grandmother of Emily, Nathan, Gracie, Ava, Landon, Teddy and Sophia. Dear sister of Joyce (Raymond Ramirez) Bursch. Preceded in death by...
Ronald Robillard
November 30, 2018
Ronald Robillard, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully November 30th, 2018. Born in Monroe, MI on June 26, 1950 to the late Theodore and Marjorie (Woodcroft) Robillard. Ron is survived by his partner Cathy, brothers James (Denise) of Milford, John (Teresa) of Whitehall, and Colin (Michelle) of Port Huron. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews...
Betty Denise Bennett
November 30, 2018
Bennett, Betty Denise, age 66, Nov. 30, 2018 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved mother of Curt (Brenda) Bennett, Ward Bennett and Gina (Gary Mertz) Bennett. Step-mother of Cindy (Jeff) Ross. Also survived by her grandchildren Tyler Peppiton, Brendan, Ryan and Chelsie Bennett, Tallon, Cody and Alyssa Pitocco, Marcus and Alecia Mertz her beloved companion, Joe Muto. Contributions in memory of...
Carol Lynn Galofaro
November 30, 2018
Carol Lynn Galofaro; age 60, November 30, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved daughter of Barbara and the late Del. Loving sister of Gale (James) Nagy, Gary, James and Lawrence. Dearest aunt of Anthony, Jacqueline, Shannon, Sam and Stephanie. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of Carol to the American Diabetes...
Danielle Shepherd-O'Brien
November 29, 2018
Danielle Shepherd- O'Brien, age 26 of Newport, passed away November 29th, 2018. An obituary will be added momentarily. Please check back
Clifford S. Bomia
November 29, 2018
Born in Monroe, MI, Clifford was the son of the late Ernest and Leona (Palmer) Bomia. On February 9, 1946, he married the former Antoinette M. Rossi in a double wedding ceremony with his brother Norman and Antoinette's sister Mary at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe, MI. Sadly Antoinette preceded him in death on July 3, 2016. They...
Janet Marie Denison
November 28, 2018
It is with great sadness, the family of Janet Denison, age 79 of Lincoln Park, announces her passing. Janet passed away peacefully November 28, 2018. Loving wife of the late Charles. Dearest mother of Vicki (Robert) Erickson. Dear grandmother of Stephanie (Trevor) Allen and Jordan Leif Erickson. Proud grandmother "Mimi" of Chase Hunter and Everly Marie. Survived also by...
Edward Devlin O'Connell
November 28, 2018
O'Connell, Edward Devlin. Age 85. November 28, 2018 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jocelyn. Loving dad of Daniel (Margaret), Terence, Timothy (Carol) and Brian (Maryellen). Proud grandpa of Megan, Allyson, Sean. Kaitie, Michael, Gregory, Christina, Mary Beth and Christopher. Great grandpa of Joy and Fulton. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family...
Emma Lee Brewer
November 28, 2018
Emma Lee Brewer; age 92, November 28, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Slinder, the late William Kibzey and the late Ernest Brewer. Loving mother of Anita (Ed) Gissel and Belinda Eleson. Dearest grandmother of Aimee, Brett, Daniel, Jacqui and great-grandmother of Maria and Augustine. Dear sister of the late Charlsie McWilliams, the late Carmen Burger,...
Katy Jo Ball
November 28, 2018
Ball, Katy Jo, age 45, November 28, 2018 of Trenton, MI. Beloved daughter of Bradley and the late Teri Ball; step- daughter of the late Marcia Ball. Loving sister of Derek (Christine Dominski) Ball, the late Tricia Butts and the late Brian Ball. Also survived by her niece and 4 nephews and her loving fiance, Doug McIntosh.