OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mr. John E. Dinardo

Mr. John E. Dinardo

August 26, 2017

John Enrico DiNardo, age 56, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 26, after a long struggle with complications from leukemia. The child of Italian immigrants, he was born in Detroit and raised in Allen Park, MI, where he graduated from St. Frances Cabrini High School. He received a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree...

Mary A. Kropp

Mary A. Kropp

August 25, 2017

Mary was born on August 28, 1940 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on August 25, 2017 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint at the age of 76; she is formerly of Taylor and Newport. Beloved mom of Adelaide (Rob) Martin, Andrea (Matthew) Wright and James Kropp. Proud grandma of Bobby, Danny and Matthew Martin, Zachary Nipper, Zara and Zandrea...

Chacko C. Abraham

Chacko C. Abraham

August 25, 2017

Chacko was born on February 19, 1934 in Kaviyoor, Kerala, India and went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2017 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to Silu (Liz), cherished dad of Mary "Reena"(Al) Kormos, Beena Abraham and Jake (Mary "Biji") and appacha of Hannah, Aidan, Gabriel and Elijah. He...

Nancy Theresa Player

Nancy Theresa Player

August 25, 2017

Nancy T. Player, age 69 of Wyoming, MI formerly of Riverview, MI, passed away August 25, 2017. Loving wife of Charles. Dear mother of Dale and the late Darren. Proud grandmother of Helen, Gideon, and Lucius. Also survived by her step sister Judy (Jim) Dykas. Visitation is on Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 3 - 8 pm with a...

Martin J. Pakledinaz

Martin J. Pakledinaz

August 24, 2017

Martin J. Pakledinaz; age 76, August 24, 2017 of Lake, Michigan. Beloved husband of Mary Lou. Loving father of Margaret (Don) Bogataj and Adam (Jill). Dearest papa of Donavan, Gabrielle, Tony, Avery, Reese, Eliana and Graciela. Dear brother of the late Bernard. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of martin...

John Junior Curry

John Junior Curry

August 23, 2017

Born in Harlan, Kentucky, John was the son of Bill and Joyce (Calahan) Curry. He married Darlene Nance who sadly preceded him in death. He then married the love of his life, Sharon Surber, on September 22, 1984. When John lived in the south he worked in the Coal Mines of Kentucky. After moving to Monroe, he held various...

Juanita "Nita" Garland

Juanita "Nita" Garland

August 23, 2017

Garland, Juanita "Nita", age 65, August 23, 2017 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Hugh. Loving mother of Toby (Kim), Tadd (Linda) and Troy (Cheryl). Also survived by her grandchildren Amber, Rebecca, Hannah, Cassandra, Emma, Nicole, Dustin, Dillan and Ella; her great grand daughter Skylar; her brother Edward (Barbara) Hogan-Wagenbach,; her nieces Tina and Kayleigh. Contributions...

Betty Frost

Betty Frost

August 23, 2017

Betty Jane Frost, passed on August 23, 2017 at the age of 77. Betty was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 4, 1940, daughter of the late Lee and Anna Burnette. One of seven children, her sisters have fond memories of growing up with her in New Boston. Betty was a beloved and devoted mother and grandmother, and a...

Jo Ann Kline

Jo Ann Kline

August 23, 2017

Kline, Jo Ann. Age 85 of Gibraltar. August 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Laurence. Loving mother of Larry (Janet) Kline, Dennis Kline, David (Cindy) Kline, Mark Kline, Teresa (Dirk) Ruszkowski and Ruth Hundley. Proud grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Nan Kline and Bobbye Clark. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity...

Belinda Pincheff Brooks

Belinda Pincheff Brooks

August 22, 2017

Brooks, Belinda, age 59 of Monroe. Loving wife of Robert for 42 years. Ever-loving mother of Mandy (Jason) Murdock, Franklin Brooks, Belinda C. Brooks, John (Alyssa) Brooks. Our Bmaw to Klay Murdock, Brooklyn Murdock, Kennedy Gerlach, Carmella Gerlach, and Noah Gerlach. Belinda leaves behind a large loving family. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother and will be...

Patricia Lynn Bacha

Patricia Lynn Bacha

August 22, 2017

Bacha, Patricia Lynn. Age 68, of Gibraltar. August 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank for 50 years. Loving mother of Frank Bacha III and Christy (David) Brinkley. Proud nana of Frank IV, Van, Myah, Cameron, Gabriel, Christopher, and Nolan. Dear sister of Clifford Browning (Sonja) and Bevelyn (Jim) Budenski. Preceded in death by her parents French and Willia Browning...

Evelyn Darlene Lapansie

Evelyn Darlene Lapansie

August 21, 2017

Lapansie, Evelyn "Darlene". Age 82. August 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Al Standafer for 24 years. Cherished wife of Gene Lapansie for 35 years. Loving mother of Michael (Lou) Standafer, Deborah (Robert) Desrosiers, Susan (Phillip Mathes) Moore, David (Susan) Standafer, Gregory (Elizabeth) Standafer, and Timothy (Sandra) Standafer. Proud grandma to Michelle, Kristina, Nicole, Kimberly, Meghan, Kathryn, Kaitlyn,...

Charles Wezensky

Charles Wezensky

August 21, 2017

Charles is survived by many loving family and friends.

Mr. Charles F. May

Mr. Charles F. May

August 21, 2017

Charles F. May, age 81 of Trenton, formerly of Maybee, passed away August 21, 2017. Loving husband of Bobbie. Dear father of Chris (Javier) Sanyer, Chuck (Sharon) May, and the late Susan May. Proud grandfather of Alex, Katie, Arron, and Charlie. Also survived by his siblings, Sr. Loretta May and Br. John May. Along with his daughter, Charles was...

Cheryl Margaret Bremer

Cheryl Margaret Bremer

August 21, 2017

Bremer, Cheryl Margaret, age 69 of Grosse Ile, went home to be with the lord on August 21, 2017. Loving mother of Leah (Jeff) Symons, Andre (Jenny) Ellison, and Sashe (Alejandra) Ellison. Dearest grandmama of Tyler, Travis, Tanner, Connor, Patrick, Kieran, and Kyan. She is survived by her sister Barbara (George) Kappus and brothers, Robert (Sue) Bremer, and Richard...

Janet P. Wasko

Janet P. Wasko

August 19, 2017

Wasko, Janet P., age 63, August 19, 2017 of Detroit. Beloved wife of Steve. Loving sister of Barbara (Richard) Bos, Dr. Thomas (Lisa) Pullman and the late Kent Pullman. Also survived by her step-mother Ann Pullman; nieces Kim (Mike) Martin, Ali (Ben) Bronson; her nephews Michael (Kara) Pullman and Adam Pullman; her God Daughter Audrey; her grandnieces Alexis and...

Mr. Mariano Giuseppe Disanto

Mr. Mariano Giuseppe Disanto

August 18, 2017

Mariano Giuseppe DiSanto, age 76 of Lincoln Park, passed away at his home August 18th, 2017. Loving husband of Sandra. Dear father of Giuseppe (Elizabeth) DiSanto, Nancy (Giuseppe) Mazzola, and Angela (Trey) Reid. Very proud grandfather of Mariano, Nicholas, Nina, Silvana, and Vito. Also survived by his siblings Angela (Giuseppe), Brigida (Angelo), Nilla (Vincenzo), and other loving nieces, nephews,...

Freida E. Boggs

Freida E. Boggs

August 17, 2017

Boggs, Freida E., age 80, passed away on August 17, 2017. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Cliff McClanahan, Loretta Markey, Terry McClanahan; step-sons David Boggs, Daniel Boggs and the late Paul Boggs; her grandchildren Joshua McClanahan, Noelle McClanahan Broughton, Matthew Markey, Carrie McClanahan, Marshall Henderson, Taylor McClanahan and Shelby Joseph; step-grandchildren Paul Boggs, Frank Boggs; 6 step-great...

Leonard A. Smith

Leonard A. Smith

August 16, 2017

Leonard A. Smith; age 71, August 16, 2017 of Melvindale. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving dad of Juanita (Mark) Vorel, Tom (Rebecca) Smith and Richard (Tina) Limon. Dearest grandpa of Sierra and Hailey Smith; Elizabeth and Jake Vorel; Alex (Adam) Eastlake, Ava and Ricky Limon. Preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Eleanor. Lennie graduated from Detroit's Western...

Otis Raymond Conway

Otis Raymond Conway

August 16, 2017

Otis R. Conway, Age 77 of Grosse Ile. Passed away August 16, 2017. Beloved former husband of Mary. Loving father of Chris and Kevin. Grandfather of Brennan Conway. Brother of Clare. Uncle of Cherie, Shawn, and Susan. Otis retired from Ford Motor purchasing department. Celebration of Life will be in September at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club.