OBITUARIES

August 15, 2018

Patricia Ann Griffis went home to be with the lord at the age of 78 at her home in Taylor, Michigan on August 15, 2018 with her son Carl at her side. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Schultz born on Dec 20, 1939. Patricia fell in love and then married her soulmate of 53...

August 12, 2018

Christine "Chris" Gentile, age 74 of Southgate, passed away August 12th, 2018. Born in Detroit, MI on May 27th, 1944 to the late James and Dorothy Cape. Loving wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Steven (Linda) Lester and Roger (Diane) Lester. Proud grandmother of Jesstina (Lee), David (Karen), Kyle (Lindsey), Sydney, Stephanie (Brian), and Jenny. Great grandmother...

August 12, 2018

Wilson, Larry D. Age 76, of Allen Park. August 12, 2018. Loving father of Tania Winningham and Larry (Theresa) Wilson. Proud Pops of Ryan, Larry, Alex and Autumn. Great grandpa of Jacob, Jaxon and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Paulette (Ron) Kasperski. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Louise Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of...

August 11, 2018

Cote, Elaine L., age 81, August 11, 2018 of Allen Park, MIchigan. Beloved mother of Angela (the late Phil) Chartrand, Cheryl (Lenny Podsaid), Diane (Todd Owsinek) Fisher and John Spezia. Also survived by her grandchildren Robert, Natasha, Ashley, Samantha, Kristie and Deanna; her great grandchildren Landyn and Colton.

August 11, 2018

Duncan A. Doran passed away August 11, 2018. Age 83, of Detroit. Beloved husband of Carolyn M. Doran for 56 years. Loving father of Daniel (Pam) Doran, Frank (Carrie) Doran, James (Kelly) Doran, Mary Barcenas, and Patricia (Chris) Agrusa. Proud grandpa of Duncan, John, Michael, Elena, Lilia, Gabriel, and Jacob. Dear brother of Mary Suter and the late Cletus...

August 11, 2018

Born in Marshall, North Carolina, Bill was the son of Laney and Stella (Jones) Bailey. He was married to Ora Hollifield who sadly preceded him in death in 1966. He then married Hazel Jones-Davis who also preceded him in death in 2012. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his children: Ron (Chris) Bailey and Yvonne Davis; a son-in-law Jim...

August 10, 2018

Stella was the daughter of Rocco and Mary (Maruso) Tedeschi. She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, but moved to Niagara Falls, New York at a young age. She married the love of her life, Marco Nick Volonino, on June 2, 1956. Sadly, he preceded her in death on October 12, 1996. Stella was a longtime resident of Allen...

August 9, 2018

Gonzales, George R "Chico", age 82, August 9, 2018 of Taylor, MI. Husband of Mary. Father of Jill (Rick) Gonzales, Terri (Victor) Popa, Michelle, Tony Wofford and the late Tammy Gonzales. Also survived by his grandchildren Victoria, Christopher, Nicholas and Savannah; his siblings Tony Gonzalez, Margaret Lavelle and Johnny Gonzalez. Visitation, Thursday, 4:30-9 PM and Vigil Service, Thursday, 6:00...

August 9, 2018

Mae Dell (Sasser, Hopper) Brown, 92, was born February 2, 1926 in Mulberry, AR and departed from this life on August 9, 2018 to arrive in heaven, her eternal home. She is predeceased by her husbands Charles D. Hopper and Calvin E. Brown. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl L. (Brian) Chapman of Lansing, MI and Sheila R....

August 9, 2018

Methven, Mary Therese, age 86, August 9, 2018, formerly of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Karen (Thomas) Aliber and Karla (Rusty) Scott. Proud grandmother of Kendall (Jason) Stortz, Jamie Scott, Kirsten Aliber, Tracy Scott. Cherished daughter of the late Bernadette Schmidt (Charboneau) and John Schmidt. Dearest sister of Ralph Schmidt, Richard Schmidt, the...

August 8, 2018

August 8, 2018

Richard D. Burchel; age 83, August 8, 2018 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Loving dad of Mickey (Duane) Gardner, Rick (Cheryl) and George. Dearest Pops of Katie, Dan, Angel, Jackie, John, Sarah, Alexis and great-grandpa of 8. Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

August 8, 2018

August 7, 2018

Sharon Gail Brady, age 65 of Ash Township, passed away peacefully in her home on August 7, 2018. She was born in Monroe, MI on June 26, 1953, to William and Florence (Steinman) Rose. Sharon married the love of her life, Robert Brady, April 7, 1973. In addition to her husband, Sharon is survived by her daughter Angela Scott,...

August 7, 2018

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, Donald Estheimer passed away peacefully on August 7, 2018. He was surrounded, supported and aided by his family which was a great comfort to all. Born in Columbus, Ohio on December 29, 1940 to William and Bertha Estheimer, Don, 77, is survived by his wife Charlotte Estheimer, (née Windle), who shared their marriage...

August 6, 2018

Ronald J. Andrews, 84, longtime resident of Trenton, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, at Southshore Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. He had been waging a battle with pancreatic cancer since early February. Born in Bay City, MI to Stephen and Anna Andrzejewski, he was a graduate of Bay City Central High School and played varsity football for the legendary...

August 6, 2018

Breanna Carnes, age 25 of Lincoln Park, passed away August 6, 2018. Loving mother of Seth Carnes. Beloved daughter of John Carnes and the late Natalie Guizar. Dearest sister of Marta (Jason) Robinson, Cori-Anne Carnes, Jeffery Carnes, and Michael Carnes. Breanna is also survived by her grandmother Cecilia Marie Guizar, aunts, and several nieces and nephews.

August 4, 2018

Laginess, Robert "Bob". Age 93, of Trenton. August 4, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Hazel (Goniea) Laginess. Loving father of Alan (Debbie) Laginess, Glen Laginess, Dale (Diane) Laginess and Gary (Justina) Laginess. Proud grandpa of Alicia (Jim), Robert (Julie), Eric (Angela), Christopher (Megan) and Travis (Heather). Great grandpa of Bridget, Ben, Campbell, Victoria, Lincoln and Vivian. Survived also...

August 4, 2018

Arvella M. York Glascott of South Rockwood died on August 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Beaumont Hospice. She was born in Ferndale, Michigan on May 15, 1935, one of four children to Jesse Martin and Lorene (Rudolph) York. Arvella married Frank who was the love of her life on February...

August 3, 2018

Born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Sheila was the daughter of David and Emma (Hodge) Abraham. A graduate of Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, she married the love of her life, John Parriet, on July 12, 1980 here in Monroe. A dedicated homemaker, Sheila was a member of the VFW Post 1138 Ladies Auxiliary, was a volunteer for...