OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mr. George W. Mans,  Jr.

Mr. George W. Mans, Jr.

December 20, 2017

Mans, Jr. George W. Dec. 20, age 77, of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Carol. Dear Father of Kristina, Katie, Jeff and Greg. Dearest Grandfather and best friend to Caroline and Leila Gorno. Also survived by his sister Louise Mans Sahlan and his 2 brothers-in-law Paul and Richard Grimes. Memorial Service: Wednesday, December 27 1:00 PM First United Methodist Church...

Robert E."Bob" Barker

Robert E."Bob" Barker

December 20, 2017

Barker, Robert E. "Bob", age 76, December 20, 2017 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Rita LaFleur, Dennis (Kelly) Barker, Rosemary (Joe Waldorf) Barker and the late Nick Kalbarchick. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters and 1 brother. Contributions in memory of Robert's life may be made directly to the family....

Rosemary Ellen Miracle

Rosemary Ellen Miracle

December 20, 2017

Survived by her children Charles E. Miracle Jr., Sylvia L. Thompson, Donna J. Miracle, Theresa Cole, brothers Ben, Eddie, David, Bobby and Donnie Griffor, Granddaughters Denise Miracle, Robin Buchanan, Misty Kessler and Grandsons Dennis Thompson, Terry Brown. Rosemary was blessed with 6 Great Grand children with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles...

Delmer John Perotta

Delmer John Perotta

December 19, 2017

Perotta, Delmer John, age 84, of Allen Park, MI, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017. Delmer is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Joan. He is survived by 3 children Joseph (Martha), Annette and James; his grandchildren Lenny (Sue), Theresa (Keith) and Jeremiah and 3 great grandchildren Tyler, Cole and Dean. Preceded in death by...

Leonila E. Berrelez

Leonila E. Berrelez

December 19, 2017

Berrelez, Leonila ("Lila") E. Carter of Detroit, Michigan died peacefully on December 19, 2017 at the age of 92. Lila was born on December 27, 1924 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Beloved wife of the late Juan D. Berrelez for 59 years. Loving mother of John (Debbie), Carlos (deceased), Ana Margarita Southers , Rolando, David (Pam), Robert (Sue) and Joseph...

Philip Demetrios Kaltsas

Philip Demetrios Kaltsas

December 19, 2017

Philip Demetrios Kaltsas, age 82 of Riverview. Survived by partner Linda, widowed by the late Dorothy, and forever friends and parents with Joanne. Beloved father of George D. (Gisele) Kaltsas, Harriet Stebbin, and Antonio (Malinda) Kaltsas. Dearest papou of John, Antonio, Joshua, Nicholas, Christine, Michael, Angelica, and Holly and to 7 great grandchildren. He was a teacher at Melvindale...

Dolores M. Locher

Dolores M. Locher

December 18, 2017

Dolores Mary (nee Colasinski) Locher, of West Bloomfield, MI, formerly of Taylor, MI. Dolores was born on October 29, 1928 in Detroit and passed away on December 18, 2017 at The Villa at Green Lake Estates at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom of John (Anita), Mark (Teresa), Claudia (Frank) Seymour, Mary Locher...

Mary Elizabeth Wenzel

Mary Elizabeth Wenzel

December 18, 2017

Born in Little Falls, New York, Mary was the daughter of Peter and Agnes (Wrufel) Wojdan. She married the love of her life, Floyd John Wenzel, on January 22, 1938 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carleton. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1974. A dedicated homemaker, Mary also worked as a seamstress at Monroe Bridal Aisle for...

Janice Scroggins

Janice Scroggins

December 18, 2017

Janice was born on April 11, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 18, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 70; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Richard and long-time companion of Tom. Cherished mom of Rick and Jeff Scroggins and to Karen Gibbons. Proud grandma of Myklin, Tina,...

Josephine Camilleri

Josephine Camilleri

December 18, 2017

Josephine was born on August 20, 1923 in Malta and died on December 18, 2017 at Rivergate Terrace at the age of 94; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom of Antoinette (the late Larry) Mitchell, Peter (Linda) and Charlie (Sharon). Proud grandma of 9, great grandma of 12 and great great grandma of...

Mr. Robert "Bob" Wieszkowiak

Mr. Robert "Bob" Wieszkowiak

December 18, 2017

Robert "Bob" Wieszkowiak, age 60 of South Rockwood, passed away at home December 18th, 2017. Loving brother of Jill (Michael) Fraczek, Frank "Nick" (Victoria) Wieszkowiak, and Regina Dickinson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Loretta Wieszkowiak and brother Tony Wieszkowiak.

Barry John Totten

Barry John Totten

December 18, 2017

Barry John Totten. December 18, 2017; age 64. Barry was born November 15, 1953 to the late William and Anita Totten in Wyandotte, Michigan. Loving father of Nathan (Alicia) Totten, Amanda Totten, and Nicole (Matt) MaGuire. Proud Umpa to Liam, Lukas, Brady, the late Allison, Brock, Ashlin, and Conner. Cherished brother of Brian (Christine) Totten, Dale (Cheryl) Totten, the...

Susan Marie Paterson

Susan Marie Paterson

December 16, 2017

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Susan was the daughter of Robert and Mary Beth (Starret) Paterson. Susan worked for several local businesses throughout her working career: the Monroe Evening News, Durocher's Furniture and Appliance, the Monroe Holiday Inn and for the past 26 years as Office Manager for St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Susan was a faithful member of St....

Raymundo E. Guzman

Raymundo E. Guzman

December 16, 2017

Raymundo E. Guzman; age 80, December 16, 2017 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Graciela. Loving father of Gustavo (Maria), Salvador (Lupe), Maria (Luis) Jasso, Edmundo (Debbie), Antonio (Yolanda), Maribel, Manuel and Claudia (David). Dearest grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Ana and Antonio. Donations in memory of Raymundo may be made directly to the family....

Gladys J. Lopez

Gladys J. Lopez

December 15, 2017

Lopez, Gladys J. Age 80, of Allen Park. December 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Loving mother of Mark (Margie) Crosby, Sheri (Richard) Schwager, Richard (Judy) Crosby, Christina Lopez and Victor Lopez. Proud grandmother of 6. Great grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Annette (Harlan) Smith and Lynn (Dave) Sandy. Preceded in death by her parents Lyndell...

Josh Devon

Josh Devon

December 15, 2017

Josh Devon was born February 6, 1994 to Jeff and Dawn Godo in Wyandotte, Michigan. He passed away at home in Newport on December 15, 2017. Josh will be sadly missed but will never be forgotten. He was unapologetically free-spirited and free-thinking. Josh lived life exactly the way he wanted to and loved to, and he was fantastic for...

John A. Hirsch

John A. Hirsch

December 15, 2017

John was born on January 1, 1923 in Erie, PA and died at Elmcroft of Downriver on December 15, 2017 at the age of 94; he was formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline. Loving father of Joseph, Janice (Dale) Thomas, Denise (Wayne) Rumple, Jacqueline (John) Wilkins, Robert, John (Kristin) and Mary Ann (Robert) Stewart. Also...

Mr. Andrew Horvath

Mr. Andrew Horvath

December 15, 2017

Andrew Horvath, age 88, of Alum Bank Pennsylvania, passed away on December 15, 2017 at home. Andrew was born on March 19, 1929, in Scalp Level, Pennsylvania; son of the late John and Anne (Martin) Horvath. He married Joan Wise of Windber in 1956 and moved to Michigan. Together they raised three children and spent holidays with the many...

Richard T. Gravel

Richard T. Gravel

December 14, 2017

Gravel, Richard T. Age 80, of Trenton. December 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Barbara for 54 years. Loving father of Mary Gravel-Day and Debbie (Kevin) Bond. Proud grandfather of Forester Day, Chance Day, Patrick Bond, Matthew Bond and Nicholas Bond. Dear brother of George (Jenni) Graveldinger, Fred Gravel, Anna Graveldinger and Irene (Jim) Bean. Survived also by many loving...

William D. Clinton

William D. Clinton

December 13, 2017

William D. Clinton; age 66, December 13, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of BethAnne and Matthew (Jeanette). Dearest Pa of Logan, Natalie, Zoe, Gaeten, Analiese and Emma. Dear son of Rose and brother of Bruce. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in memory of William to The American Diabetes Association Click on the...