OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Jennifer G. A. Pacheco

Jennifer G. A. Pacheco

March 2, 2018

Jennifer Pacheco; age 71, March 2, 2018 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Mark. Loving mother of Michael. Dearest sister of John (Kelly) Allen and Jackie (Clay) Downing. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of Jennifer to The Children's Center Click on the multimedia tab to view Jennifer's...

Eileen Catherine Lewis

Eileen Catherine Lewis

March 1, 2018

Eileen was born on June 12, 1935 and passed away peacefully at 8:07 A.M. on March 1st 2018 and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ; she was 82 years old. Survived by her 5 children Mike (Chris), Kathie (John), Susan (Rich), James (Sue), Joan (Bob). Eileen fought a courageous battle of Alzheimer's for 13 years. She is...

Brenda C. Vanslambrouck

Brenda C. Vanslambrouck

March 1, 2018

Born in Detroit, Brenda was the daughter of J.L. and Mary (Gilbert) Frazier. She married Joseph VanSlambrouck on December 13, 2001 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Monroe. Brenda worked as a Custodian for Airport Schools for 12 years before taking a medical retirement in 2002. Brenda enjoyed collecting lighthouses, horses and butterflies. She also loved the outdoors and...

Gertrude W. Childers

Gertrude W. Childers

February 28, 2018

Childers, Gertrude W., age 91, February 28, 2018 of Riverview, Michigan. Wife of the late Paul "Joe" Zatek. Loving mother of Joseph (Kathy) Zatek, the late John Zatek, the late Sue Zatek and the late Anne Zatek. Also survived by her grandchildren Shelly Zimecki, Joe Zatek and Paul Zatek; 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be planned at...

Toni Kovacs

Toni Kovacs

February 27, 2018

Toni Kovacs, age 72. Passed away surrounded by her family February 27, 2018. Beloved wife of Kenneth Kovacs for 54 years. Loving mother of Kathleen (Craig) Everlove, the late Michael Kovacs, and Scott (Linda) Kovacs. Proud grandma to Corey, Chris, and Tyler.

Josephine Gering

Josephine Gering

February 27, 2018

Josephine Gering; age 90, February 27, 2018 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Norman. loving mother of Ronald (Beverly), Laurie Trueblood, Danny and the late Norman. Dearest grandmother of Ronnie, Jason, Katrina, Andrew, Allyce, Michael, Matthew, Mark, Megan and great-grandmother of 9. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Josephine...

Beatrice A. Ryan

Beatrice A. Ryan

February 27, 2018

Beatrice Ann Ryan was born on March 20, 1945 in Nellis West Virginia, she passed away on February 27, 2018. Loving wife of the late Gerald Ryan. Beloved daughter of Ruth McKinney and the late Carl McKinney. Loving mother to the late Fel Rodriguez, Carrie Rodriguez,Carl Lee (Vicki) McKinney, Felicia (Darryl) Hedrick, Marty (Rhianna) Rodriguez. Proud Grandma to Fel,...

Harold T. Ranville

Harold T. Ranville

February 26, 2018

Harold Theodore Ranville, 92, of Lambertville, MI, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2018 at Alice Lorraine Care Center in Monroe, Michigan. Born on May 22, 1925, he was the son of Martin Ranville and Loretta (Hards) Ranville. Harold served in the U.S. Army in Germany and Austria during World War II. He ended his schooling at age 12...

Theresa "Joyce" Celsi

Theresa "Joyce" Celsi

February 26, 2018

Theresa "Joyce" Celsi, age 81. February 26, 2018. Dearest daughter to the late Joy Lewandowski. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Celsi for 44 years. Loving mother to John (Brenda) Celsi, Joeri (Joe) DeSira, Ron (the late Margaret) Celsi, Renee Celsi, Dean (Sherry) Celsi, and Joseph (Amy) Celsi. Proud chacha/grandma to many grandkids and great-grandkids. Joyce was family-orientated, loving,...

James G. Rose

James G. Rose

February 26, 2018

Rose, James G. Age 83, of Southgate. February 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Beverly for 51 years. Loving father of Jim (Tamara) Rose, Edward (Sheila) Rose, Dan (Tracy) Rose, Bill (Joy) Rose and Dorathy (Gary) Partin. Proud grandpa of 14. Dear brother of Randy (Donna) Rose and Reva Bennett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...

Gregory C. Pearl

Gregory C. Pearl

February 25, 2018

Gregory C. Pearl; age 61, February 25, 2018 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Gwen. Loving dad of Cindy, Michael Gunnels, Robert Gunnels, Aimee (Paul) Grace and Greg (Denise). Dearest papa of Erika, Cassi, Chris, Cheryl, Nick, Cameron, Kyle, Zack, Hailey, Julia and Isabella. Dear brother of Diane (Ted) Elwartowski and Scott. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving...

Kenneth G. Schuyler

Kenneth G. Schuyler

February 25, 2018

Born in Livonia, Kenneth was the son of Ward and Elizabeth (Fiddler) Schuyler. A lifelong farmer, Kenneth also had worked for over 15 years at Wendy's in both Dundee and Monroe, having been voted Employee of the Month at one time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching the Detroit Tigers, but most of all was as a "huge" WWE...

Edward A. Strong

Edward A. Strong

February 24, 2018

Strong, Edward A. Age 58, of Detroit. October 11, 1959 - February 24, 2018. Born to the late Glenn and Patricia Strong. Edward is survived by his siblings Patrick (Donna) Strong, David Strong, Carla (Gary) Hicks and Theresa Harris; his beloved nieces and nephews Lisa Strong, Kathryn Strong, Jonathan Strong, Cierra Harris, Johnte Harris, Courtney Harris, April Needham and...

Mrs. Betty Jane Harrison

Mrs. Betty Jane Harrison

February 24, 2018

Betty Jane Harrison, age 95 of Cumming, GA, formerly of Trenton, MI, passed away February 24, 2018. Loving wife of the late Colin. Dear mother of Colleen (David) Dever and William "Bill" (Cindy) Harrison. Proud grandmother of Sara Dever, Nathan (Erin) Dever, Brian (Sarah) Harrison, and Amy (Mark) Mapili. Great grandmother of Tristan Harrison, Jada Hikary, and Harrison Matthews....

William E. Smith

William E. Smith

February 24, 2018

Smith, William E. Age 88; of Trentonwas born on February 1, 1930 in Ohio and died on February 24, 2018 in Dearborn. William was raised in River Rouge and married Barbara Hoagland on August 19, 1955 and together they shared 61 years of marriage; sadly she preceded him in death in 2017. William was raised in River Rouge and...

Alice B. Witte Blum

Alice B. Witte Blum

February 23, 2018

Born in Wyandotte, Alice was the daughter of Louis and Katherine (Rushlow) Lorenz. As a young girl she was a talented violin player performing in an orchestra. She was married to Charles "Chuck" Witte on July 1, 1944. Sadly he preceded her in death July 23, 1973. She then married Richard Blum on July 19, 1974. He also preceded...

George L. Barnes

George L. Barnes

February 23, 2018

Barnes, George L., age 70, February 23, 2018 of Newport, MIchigan. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Joanne (Jim) Burbo and the late Julianne Brown, AKA the favorite. Loving Step-father to Christie Lynn (Craig) Martin and Nicholas Hill. Loving PUP to his grandchildren Troy, Winter, Daphne, Zoe, Xavier and Ezra. Best friend and Brother to Debbie (the late...

Virginia M. Zwolan

Virginia M. Zwolan

February 23, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Kathy Zwolan, Marty (Marla) Zwolan, Tom (Terry) Zwolan, Paul (Cathe) Zwolan and Carol (Mike) Johnson. Dearest grandma of Stephanie (Jason) Gonzalez, Christopher Zwolan, Max Zwolan, Joshua Zwolan, Sammy Zwolan, Grace Johnson, Benjamin Zwolan, Elizabeth Johnson, Maddy Zwolan and Mary Johnson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family...

Carolyn M. Tecmire

Carolyn M. Tecmire

February 23, 2018

Tecmire, Carolyn M., age 79, February 23, 2018 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved wife of Gerald. Loving mother of Paula (Robert Roy) Tecmire and Alan Tecmire. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and her brother Gene (Connie) Wagner. There will not be any visitation or services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson...

Stacie M. 'Girt' Nash

Stacie M. 'Girt' Nash

February 22, 2018

Nash, Stacie M. "Girt", age 35, February 22, 2018 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved daughter of Connie and Donald Nash. Loving sister of Lauren (Fred Tucker) Nash and Brian (Sara) Nash. Also survived by her world, her niece Olivia and her nephew Tucker. Stacie is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins; including her Auntie Rhonda, her second...