OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Robert 'Bob' Laginess

Robert 'Bob' Laginess

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...

Arvella M. Glascott

Arvella M. Glascott

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...

Sheila June Parriet

Sheila June Parriet

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...

Sue Combs

Sue Combs

August 3, 2018

Sue Combs; age 91, August 3, 2018 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Wetzel. Dearest step-mother of Wendy (Mike) Haverty, Gary (Nora) Carroll and Deborah Roberts. Dear aunt of Sheryl (Jerry) Brown, Mark Meschke and Terri Crooks. Also survived by many grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. Donations in memory of Sue may be made to the donor's charity of...

Gerald C. Cleaver

Gerald C. Cleaver

August 1, 2018

Cleaver, Gerald C. Age 76. August 1, 2018 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Bettine". Loving dad of the late James Meyers and of Aaron (MaryAnn) Cleaver. Loving step-dad of Robert (Mali) Sauter, Dr. Gehring "Ted" (Katherine) Sauter, Stephen (Molly) Sauter, Dr. Elizabeth (James) Plemmons and Charles IV (Linda) Sauter. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and...

Dwaine E. James

Dwaine E. James

August 1, 2018

Dwaine E. James; age 94, August 1, 2018 of Rockwood. Loving dad of Gordon (Lois), Joyce (Gary) Willis, LaDonna Guffey, Robert (Rachel), the late Dwaine, the late Linda Griffin and the late Dwaine Jr. Dearest grandpa and great-grandpa of many.

Bud 'Papa' Robinson

Bud 'Papa' Robinson

August 1, 2018

Born in Monroe, Bud was the son of Walter and Nina (Ruder) Robinson. A graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army from October 1, 1961 until August 9, 1962. Bud married the love of his life, Lunette Mexico, in 1964. Bud retired from Wellspring Lutheran Services Lutheran Home, after more than...

Robert Neil Moses

Robert Neil Moses

August 1, 2018

Moses, Robert Neil. Age 67, of Melvindale. August 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Tara for 23 years. Loving father of Sean, Christopher and Robert Jr. Dearest brother of Paula Wallace and John Moses. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Kelly and Elizabeth Moses and sister Emily McKinney. Memorial contributions may be...

John 'Jack' Cummings

John 'Jack' Cummings

August 1, 2018

John "Jack" Cummings; age 73, August 1, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 52 wonderful years. Loving father of Karen (Todd) Conti, Jennifer (Brian) Stolle and Linda (Fred) Norvell. Dearest grandpa of Justin, Jordan, Samuel, Timothy, Zachary, Elizabeth, Daniel and Maria. Dear brother of Robert (Millie), Joyce (Mike) Audia, Jude (Jean), Mary (Don) Cox and Jane (Greg)...

Karen Hawes

Karen Hawes

July 31, 2018

Karen Hawes; age 44, July 31, 2018 of South Rockwood. Loving mom of Jack and Matt. Dearest daughter of Darris ande Linda Brantley. Dear sister of Charlene (Nadeem) Malik and Kelly (Lori) Brantley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family mambers and friends. Donations in memory of Karen may be made to the donor's charity of choice....

Mary Geneva Macleod

Mary Geneva Macleod

July 31, 2018

Born in Florence, Nova Scotia, Mary was the daughter of Ward and Sadie (McInnis) Taylor. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her children: Robert (Debra) MacLeod, John MacLeod and Marilyn MacLeod-Russell; two grandchildren: Robert (Janette) MacLeod and Alexander MacLeod; two great grandchildren: Olivia MacLeod and Dylan MacLeod; as well as four siblings: Ann (Joseph) Burton, Flora Dugas, Margaret Powers...

Cory A. Champagne

Cory A. Champagne

July 31, 2018

Cory was born on May 6, 1990 in Oscoda, Michigan and died on July 31, 2018 at the age of 28; he was of Riverview. Cherished son of Rob (Tamara) Champagne and Kelly Champagne. Beloved brother of DeAnna (Chris) Widenhofer, Ashley Champagne, Zachary Ronan and the late Zoe Ronan. Loving uncle of Cameron, Jordan, Aiden, Alex and Taylor. Dearest...

Bill Reis

Bill Reis

July 31, 2018

Billie J. Reis, 88 of Taylor, MI, formerly of Pedro, Ohio passed away on July 31st, 2018. He was born March 15, 1930 in Manila, Arkansas. The son of the late Ethel and Antony Reis. Mr. Reis served proudly in the US Marine Corps. Afterwards he had a life long career in construction, working on many memorable buildings and...

Bob Shrauger

Bob Shrauger

July 30, 2018

Robert 'Bob' Shrauger, born on November 23, 1940, on a farm in Merritt, Michigan, and residing in Pentwater and Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully at age 77 on July 30, 2018, at Angela Hospice after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. Bob was the loving husband of Sylvia for 40 years. He cherished all of his family and...

Evaline Louise Carr

Evaline Louise Carr

July 30, 2018

Evaline Louise Carr, age 73 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully in her home July 30th, 2018

James Curtis Fritts

James Curtis Fritts

July 28, 2018

James Curtis Fritts of Flat Rock was born on June 10, 1937 in Beech Grove, Tennessee and died at this home on July 28, 2018 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Loving dad of John (Mae) Martin, Theresa (David) Wright, the late James Curtis Fritts, Jr. and Kimberly (Rick) Middleton. Proud grandfather of Jonathan,...

Timothy Paul Robinson,  Sr.

Timothy Paul Robinson, Sr.

July 28, 2018

Timothy Paul was born on January 8, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 28, 2018 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 62; he was of Lincoln Park. Beloved dad of Timothy Paul, Jr. (Julie), Christopher, Tracy, Shannon (Damien), Robert (Heather) as well as his stepson, Robert Wayne Forrest. He is also survived by 16...

George Kapsa

George Kapsa

July 28, 2018

Born in Wyandotte, George was the son of Frank and Genevieve (Knizewski) Kapsa Sr. He married the love of his life, Priscilla Regan, on May 23, 1969. A 1962 graduate of Wyandotte High School, George had first done factory work. He then became a Bus Driver with Airlines Parking for over 15 years, retiring in 2004. George loved the...

Francis 'Bugs' Matelic

Francis 'Bugs' Matelic

July 28, 2018

Matelic, Francis "Bugs". Age 73, of Taylor. July 28, 2018. Beloved husband of Vicki for 38 years. Loving father of Nicole (Darrel) White, Michael (Cindi) Hammond, Geoffrey Matelic, Christian (Alison) Hammond, Nancy Matelic, Steven Hammond, Amy Matelic and Brandon Cole. Proud grandpa of 15. Great grandpa of 1. Dear brother of Louise Bielis, Cecile Turek, Lauris (Dennis) Bagozzi, Anthony...

August J. Lucidi

August J. Lucidi

July 27, 2018

Lucidi, August J. Age 79, of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Lucidi for 47 years. Loving father of Debra (Emile) Lucidi-Chammas and John (Amy) Lucidi. Proud Papa of Brooke and Joey. "Adopted" Nonno of Grace Chammas. Dear brother of Rudy (Marilyn) Lucidi, Zip (Lisa) Lucidi, Al (Brenda) Lucidi and Annie (Gary) Tower. "Favorite Uncle" to several nieces...