OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Virgil Walter Kozfkay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ronald Milton Mexico

Ronald Milton Mexico

July 11, 2018

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Richard "Dick" Mcgovern

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

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

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

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

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,...