OBITUARIES

October 12, 2018

Ronald A. Ciuray; age 80, of Carleton, passed away October 12, 2018, peacefully at home with family by his side after a short illness. Born April 20, 1938 in Detroit, he was the son of Stanley and Mary (Kotlarczyk) Ciuray. He attended All Saints School in Detroit and graduated from Catholic Central High School in Monroe in 1956. He...

October 11, 2018

Born in Rogers City, Michigan, Esther was the daughter of Alfred and Theresa (Kramer) Wirgau. After attending Detroit Lutheran School for the Deaf, she married the love of her life, John Pittner on June 14, 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death March 14, 1992. A dedicated homemaker, Esther was a faithful member of Good Shepherd of the Deaf...

October 10, 2018

William "Bill" Mahoney. Age 74; October 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Cathy Mahoney. Loving dad to John (Tricia) Mahoney and Erin (Rob) Knox. Proud papa to Meghan, McKenna, JT, and Jayden. Dear brother of Peggy (Jerry), Rosemary (the late Joe), Neil (the late Carol), the late John (the late Joanne), the late Pat (the late Nancy), the late Dennis,...

October 9, 2018

Born in Ann Arbor, Donald was the son of Edward and Loretta (Labo) Bondy. A 1952 graduate of Airport High School, he also served with both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. Donald married the love of his life, Barbara Sutherland, on September 26, 1955. A dedicated husband and father he worked at Monsanto Chemical, Chrysler Corporation...

October 8, 2018

Daniel M. Williamson; age 66, October 8, 2018 of Taylor, formerly of Detroit. Loving dad of Daniel (Brooke), Maria and Richard (Veronica). Dearest grandpa of Avalina, Stephen and Nicholas. Dear brother of Margaret (Steve) Gagnon, Sandra (David) LeBlanc and Christine (Rob) VanBeek. Donations in memory of Daniel may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

October 8, 2018

October 7, 2018

Lloyd W Van Buren of Trenton Michigan passed away on October 7, 2018 at Angela hospice in Livonia, Michigan. He was 100 years old. Lloyd was born September 12, 1918 in Plymouth Michigan to Clarence and Maude (French) Van Buren. He graduated from Marion high school in 1938. Lloyd served in the US merchant Marines during World War II....

October 7, 2018

Smock, Donald Gregory, age 68, October 7, 2018 of Dearborn. Beloved son of the late Donald and Teresa Smock. Loving brother of Juanita (Tom) Little, Denise (Rick) Smith and the late Terry Smock. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

October 6, 2018

Born in Toledo, Linda was the daughter of Carl and Patricia "Lena" (Tillie) Duetscher. A 1971 graduate of Monroe High School, she worked for over 33 years as a Sales Associate at K-Mart here in Monroe and then another 12 years at Walmart. Linda was a faithful member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church and she enjoyed Crafting and Line...

October 6, 2018

Dawn Rene Bohler, of Northville, MI. was born August 12, 1962 in Detroit, MI and passed way peacefully on October 6, 2018 in West Bloomfield Twp., MI. Beloved daughter of the late George and Phyllis Johnston. Proud mother of Nicholas Whalen. Beloved sister of Wendy (Michael) Moco and Vicki Fetter. Loving aunt to Mitchell, Megan, Jenny, Michael and Jack....

October 6, 2018

Born March 5, 1938 in Detroit, Mary Lou was the daughter of Stanley and Rozella (Zehnder) Spragg. She married the love of her life, Francis "Frank" Kramer on March 16, 1957 in Livonia. A dedicated homemaker Mary Lou was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping and antiques. Mary Lou leaves to cherish her memory, Frank, her...

October 5, 2018

MaryRose Casselman; age 77, October 5, 2018 of Taylor. Loving mom of Raemarie Hozeska. Dearest sister of Louie (Carol) Lopez and Kathy Polites. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of MaryRose to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

October 5, 2018

Born September 24, 1963 in Monroe, MaryJo was the daughter of George and Angleine (Liedel) Roof. A graduate of Dundee High School, MaryJo had worked as a waitress at the Big Boy in Belleville as well as doing factory work. MaryJo leaves to cherish her memory her children: Nicholas Roof and Kelly Roof; her mother Angeline Roof; siblings: Steven...

October 4, 2018

Marilyn A. Wickenheiser, age 86, of Carleton, MI, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born August 6, 1932 in Newport, MI to Merrill and Myrtle (Fix) Cousino. She graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1950 and married Herman A. Wickenheiser January 24, 1953 at St. Charles Catholic Church in...

October 3, 2018

Montague, Elsie June. Age 85. October 3, 2018. Formerly of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Loving mother of Rolinda (James) McKnight. Dearest "grandmen" to Elizabeth, Emily, Elora, Esther and James. Preceded in death by 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Elsie was super talented and worked as a Dental Assistant but was most noted for her work...

October 3, 2018

Noe´ Garza, age 46, October 3, 2018 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Nicole. Loving father of Allyssa Garza, Charlie Garza and Kailey Susewitz. Dearest son of Diana and Noe´ Garza. Also survived by his siblings Jose´ Alfredo (Amanda) Garza, Raquel D. (Jason) Reschke; his brother and sister-in-law Derrick (Aalea) Skrycki; his nieces and nephews Xavier, Genavieve, Juliana...

October 2, 2018

Born in Monroe, Deanna was the daughter of Alton and Lucille (Vayer) Shippee. She married to love of her life Robert "Bob" Roberts on September 7, 1963. Sadly he preceded her in death April 5, 2010. A dedicated homemaker, Deanna and her husband had been the caretakers at the Monroe County Rod and Gun Club where they were long-time...

October 2, 2018

Click on the tribute wall above to view Richard's video tribute. Richard Davis; age 74, October 2, 2018 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving dad of Chris (Dedra), Misty (Guy) Everling, Terri (Jim) Hill, Jeff (Nanette), Tammy West and Tonya. Dearest poppa of Johnnie, LeAnne, Hannah, Julia, Emma, Samantha, Brendan, Jackson, Noah, Troy and great-poppa of Evelyn Rose....

September 30, 2018

Bruce Reed Nelson was born on March 21, 1956 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 30, 2018 at the age of 62; he was a resident of Grosse Pointe Park and was formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved son of the late Alexander and the late Kathleen (nee: Wood) Nelson. Cherished brother of the late Mark, Laura (Robert) Sugarbaker...

September 29, 2018

Born in Detroit, Fred was the son of Fred and Emma (Serembia) Plichta. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army from June 25, 1945 until his discharge January 27, 1947 receiving the Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal-Germany. He then married the love of his life, Catherine Bowling, on April 15, 1948. Sadly she...