OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Virgil Walter Kozfkay
July 19, 2018
Kozfkay, Virgil Walter. Age 90. July 19, 2018 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Dolores. Loving father of Deborah (Jeff) Ring, Linda (Richard) Norbury, Douglas Koskay and Kenneth (Kimberly) Koskay. Dearest grandfather of Jennifer Ring, Grant Koskay and Neal Koskay. Virgil was a long-time member of the Fr. Saylor Knights of Columbus. Visitation is on Sunday, July...
James H. Gibbons
July 18, 2018
Gibbons, James H., age 76, July 18, 2018 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Celia. Loving father of Victoria (Frank) Fitzgerald, James (Hanoe) Gibbons and Michael (Carolina) Gibbons. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Daniel F. Pustulka
July 18, 2018
Born in Dearborn, Daniel was the son of Daniel and Sharon (Dzwick) Pustulka. A 1996 graduate of Carlson High School, he had been employed by Cadon Plating in Wyandotte. Daniel leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Sophia Pustulka; his mother Sharon Westmoreland; a brother Robert Pustulka and a sister Amy Pustulka. Sadly he was preceded in death by...
Vicki Lynn Labate
July 17, 2018
Vicki Lynn Labate, age 69 of Taylor formerly of Riverview, passed away July 17, 2018. Loving wife of Rich "The Barber". Dear mother of Richard Scott (Theresa Sexton), Dawn Lynn (John) Posey, Brett Robert Neal (Regina Seal), Tina Vae, and the late Christina. Proud Nani of Riley Anne, Abbey Mae, Molly Elaina, Breana Victoria, Bethany Lynn, Brooke Elizabeth, Trent...
Rosemary A. O'Connor
July 17, 2018
Born in Detroit, Rosemary was the daughter of Andrew and Amelia (Docherty) Brady. A graduate of Nazareth Academy in Kalamazoo, she married the love of her life, Patrick O'Connor, on September 15, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death April 11, 1998. Rosemary leaves to cherish her memory her children: Brad (Luanne) O'Connor, Beth (Tom) Mascaro, Suzanne (David) Secord,...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Freeland
July 17, 2018
Freeland, Elizabeth "Betty". Age 86, of Trenton. July 17, 2018. Loving mother of Michael (Marilyn) Dwyer, Douglas (Mary) Dwyer, Kevin Dwyer (Cindy), Richard (Sandy) Dwyer and Gregory (Deanna) Dwyer. Proud grandmother of Kelly, Andrea, Melissa, Rachel, Kevin, Stacey, Brian, Kaitlynn and Christopher. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Mary Freeland. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Longtime...
Mrs. Cassie Fields
July 17, 2018
Cassie Fields, age 85 of South Rockwood and Gibraltar, passed away July 17, 2018. Loving wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Dolly (Larry) Oberdier, Margaret (Dave) Burton, Rose (Bob) Mallasch, Vickie (Marvin) Lambert, James Fields, and the late Robert L. Fields, Jr. Cassie was a proud grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 14. Memorial contributions may...
Herbert Broughman
July 17, 2018
Herb was the kind of guy you just had to like, a guy who never put himself first. He was born in the city of Detroit, the oldest of seven siblings. He graduated from Detroit Southwestern High School before serving in the Army Air Corp during WWII, stationed in Alaska. To many he will always be Coach Broghman. He...
Ronny 'Ron' Sheeler
July 14, 2018
Sheeler, Ronny, age 58, July 14, 2018 of Southgate, Michigan. Devoted husband of Regina. Loving father of Steve Smith, Rachel (Lorretta) Craft, Ronny Jr. (Crisanna) Sheeler and Mark (Jessica) Sheeler. Also survived by three grandchildren; Isabella, McKayla and Katelyn Smith.
Mrs. Sharon Marie Savoie
July 12, 2018
Sharon "Sherry" Marie Savoie, age 58, was born on November 26, 1959 in Trenton. She was kind, loving and filled with life; always looking on the bright side of things. Sherry enjoyed dancing with her husband, watching her children play sports and playing games with her grandchildren. Often she liked to travel to the hills of Tennessee to spend...
Shirley Martha Wick
July 12, 2018
Wick, Shirley Martha. Age 88, of Trenton. July 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert Wick. Loving mother of Carolyn (Joe) Lezotte and Robyn (Dave Trevino) Myers. Proud grandmother of Daniel Lezotte, Aimee Lezotte, Jonathon Lezotte and Evan Myers. Great grandmother of 7. Preceded by parents Elmer and Marie Heinz and brother Edward Heinz. In lieu of flowers,...
Mr. William 'Bill' Shattuck Leaman
July 11, 2018
William "Bill" Shattuck Leaman, age 73 of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully at home July 11th, 2018. Loving husband of Jean. Dear father of Marion Purches, Rodney (Heather) King, Sheliah King, Wendy Carder, Frederick (Vickie) Goodell, Jennifer (Don) Naillon, and Michael (Jade) Goodell. Proud grandfather of 22 and great grandfather of 13 with 1 on the way. Bill was...
John R. Townsend
July 11, 2018
John R. Townsend; age 66, July 11, 2018 of Dearborn. Loving dad of Kristen Townsend, Erica Manick and Anthony Townsend. Dearest grandpa of Joshua, Adam, Mac and Zach. Preceded in death by his parents; James & Ruth and his brother Charles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in memory of John to Parkinson's Foundation
Carol K Ferguson
July 11, 2018
Carol K Hauritz Schuster Ferguson of Monroe, MI passed away on July 11, 2018. Carol was born in Canton, OH on July 6, 1938 to Harry and Famy (Harrison) Hauritz. Carol graduated from Sandusky High School in 1956 where she was a majorette with the Sandusky HS band. She received honors as the Erie County Junior Fair Queen and...
Richard "Dick" Mcgovern
July 9, 2018
Richard J. (Dick) McGovern, 88, of Monroe passed away peacefully in his home Monday, July 9, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 25, 1930, he was the son of Harry R. and Hilda (Roggelin) McGovern. He married Patricia (Nancy) Kohler May 8, 1954 at St. Mary Church in Monroe. She preceded him in...
Geri Ann Mccarthy
July 7, 2018
Geri Ann was born on October 5, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan and died at Michigan Medicine on July 7, 2018 at the age of 30; she was of Taylor. Cherished mom of Damien and Dominic. Beloved daughter of Theresa VanCleave and Michael McCarthy. Loving fiancée of Jesse Smith. Dearest sister of Jessica and Jeremy and aunt to Shane, Shy...
Alice Mary Klacza
July 6, 2018
Klacza, Alice M. passed away on July 6, 2018. She was born November 6, 1923 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Frank and Helen (Glinski) Chmielewski. She became the Beloved wife of Mitchell Klacza (deceased), dear Mother of Dolores Gudanowski (deceased), Rosemary Cerato, Patricia O'Connell and Geraldine Flak. She leaves nine Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren. She was the...
Fred Sr. Cislo
July 6, 2018
Fred was born on March 29, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan and died at his home in Detroit on July 6, 2018 at the age 80. Beloved husband of 53 years to Rose Marie. Loving dad of Fred, Jr. and Ronald (Renea). Proud grandfather of Kelsey Garber. Dearest brother of Donald (Hasi) Cislo. Also survived by his nephews as well...
Mrs. Dolores Marie Foor
July 5, 2018
Dolores Marie Foor, age 84 of Taylor, passed away July 5th, 2018. Loving wife of the late Burl. Dear mother of Teresa (Mark) Locher, Bill (Lynette), Valarie (Robert) Berns, and Jeffry (Tammy). Proud grandmother of Andrea, Mark Jr., David, Thomas, Christopher, Nicholas, Benjamin, Kimberley, Danielle, Kyle, Branden, Kaela, and Jacob. Great grandmother of Miranda, Mavrick, Anthony, Drake, Sprout, Lyla,...