OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Dan R. Johnson
August 2, 2017
Johnson, Dan R. Age 59. August 2, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved husband of 27 years to Sue. Loving father of Stephanie Johnson, Jillian (Kirk) Gedman, Danielle Johnson, Samantha Elledge and Natalie Elledge. Proud papa of Chase, Logan, Brady, Madison, Zane, Charley, Cruze and Karly. Cherished son of Jean and the late Daniel Johnson. Dearest brother of Leigh (the late...
Jeffery Carroll-V.
August 1, 2017
JEFFERY CARROLL V. January 5, 1961 -August 1, 2017 Jeffery was born and raised in Riverview. He also lived in River Rouge, Southfield and Oxford. He was the spouse of the late Vladimir and the Son of Lewis and the Late Theresa. Dear Brother of Lisa (Joe) and Christopher (Gina). Proud Uncle of CeCelia (Kevin) and Christopher. Also survived...
Gregory 'Lynn' Brooks
August 1, 2017
Brooks, Gregory "Lynn". Age 62 of Wyandotte, formerly of Lincoln Park. Loving son of Juanita Brooks. Dear brother of Robert Brooks. Proud uncle of Ursula Treadaway and Brandon Brooks. Great uncle of Hannah. Preceded in death by father William Shelby Brooks and brother Gary W. Brooks. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society
Jeannine A. Green
August 1, 2017
Jeannine was born on August 1, 1934 in Paris, France and died on August 1, 2017 on her 83rd birthday. Beloved mom of Michelle (Guy) Vining, Michael (the late Rosemary) Green and Jeffrey (Lisa) Green. Proud grandma of Haley (Greg) Sulisz, Samuel Vining, Mercedes Green and Jake Green and soon to be great grandma of baby girl Sulisz. Also...
Fel Rodriguez
July 31, 2017
Fel Rodriguez was born on April 17, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 31, 2017. Beloved son of Beatrice Ryan and the late Felix Rodriguez. Loving father of Fel Rodriguez Jr., Trisha Rodriguez, and Dakota Rodriguez. Loving grandfather of Adin and Hailey Rodriguez. Cherished brother of Carrie Rodriguez, Lee (Vicki) McKinney, Felicia (Darryl) Hedrick, Marty (Rhianna) Rodriguez....
Maryann Biernat
July 31, 2017
Born in Rockwood, MaryAnn was the daughter of Vendel and Mildred (Bosman) Kormos. A graduate of Trenton High School, she married Frank Biernat on October 21, 1983. Sadly he preceded her in death December 22, 2008. MaryAnn worked as a Nurse's Aide at Riverside Hospital for 30+ years, retiring in 1998. She leaves to cherish her memory her children:...
Joan L Vellmure
July 31, 2017
Born in Detroit, Joan was the daughter of Rodney and Georgia (Hettinghouse) Rowland. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married Harry "Fred" Vellmure Jr. on February 7, 1981. Joan worked for Security Bank for over 32 years, retiring in 1992. She leaves to cherish her memory, Fred, her husband of the past 36 years; her mother Georgia...
Robert James Briscoe, Sr.
July 30, 2017
Robert James, Sr. was born on October 12, 1967 in Trenton, Michigan and died on July 30, 2017 at the age of 49; he was of Romulus and formerly of Taylor. Beloved husband of 28 years to Tina. Cherished dad of Brittany Briscoe (Gary McClure), Brenda Briscoe (Rocky Kerekes), Robert, Jr., Garett (Katie Tittle) and Tyler. Proud papa of...
Felicia Rodriguez Nassar
July 30, 2017
NASSAR, Felicia of Melvindale, MI-age 87. Felicia was born December 10, 1929 as Felicia Rodriguez Cordero in Delicias, Las Villas, Cuba and passed away July 30, 2017 in Dearborn, MI. Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Julian M. and her son Julian. Survived by her children: Jaime J. (Maria), Aida (Kenneth) Duke, and...
Grace Frank
July 30, 2017
Frank, Grace. Age 94, of Lincoln Park. July 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Shirley Frank and Diane Frank. Dear mother-in-law of Debra Frank. Proud grandma of Jesse (Ryan) Locklear and Amanda (Paul) Burgess. Great grandmother of Joseph Schillinger and Carson Burgess. Preceded in death by her husband Harold Frank and son Kenneth Frank....
Lorraine L. Lezotte
July 28, 2017
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lorraine was the daughter of David and Evelyn (Wolfe) Foerster. She married the love of her life, Arthur J. Lezotte on September 10, 1957. A dedicated homemaker Lorraine also worked as a School Aide for Carlson Schools, she volunteered as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was active with her children's sports activities while they...
James B. Kondziela
July 28, 2017
James B. Kondziela (Jim K.), age 71, July 28, 2017 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Theresa for 37 years. Proud dad of Kristine, Kelly Morse, Kimberly (Richard) White and Tricia (Justin) Ebright. Awesome papa of Ryan, Alexander, Conner, Brendan, Skailar and Zennah. Dear brother of Jean (Brooke) Batta, Janet Kondziela-Bowman and the late Thomas. Also survived by many nieces,...
Daniel Leidholdt
July 27, 2017
Daniel was born on May 7, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio and died on July 27, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 90; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Claire. Loving father of Jillian (Andy) Shimko and Bruce (Myra) Leidholdt. Proud papa of Alexandra Shimko and Nicholas Shimko. Dearest brother of Rosemary...
Rebecca Lynn Henderson
July 27, 2017
Henderson, Rebecca Lynn, age 37 of Downriver, MI. Went home to be with the lord on July 27, 2017. Beloved mother of Dakota Henderson. Loving sister of William Henderson III, and Christine Nettles. Dearest daughter of the late William (Sandra) Henderson.
Deanna J. Capen
July 27, 2017
Deanna J. Capen; age 71, July 27,2017 of Melvindale. Loving mother of Kurtis (Debbie) Primm, Kevin (Bridgette) Primm and Kimberly (Erik) Dunnett. Dearest grandmother of Arthur, Kristopher, Rebecca, Samantha, Brandon, Alaura, Angela and John. Dear sister of Jerry (Ann) Keiser, Chuck (Wanda) Keiser and Denny (Evy) Keiser. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends....
Bertha V. Strimpel
July 26, 2017
Bertha was born on October 2, 1922 in Monroe, Michigan and died at the age of 94 on July 26, 2017 at Wellspring Lutheran Home in Monroe; she was of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Robert Strimpel and the late Albert Bromund. Loving mother of Nancy (Ralph) Kurtz, Alberta (Jerry) Strimpel, Robert (Marge) Strimpel, Rosemary Roseland, Nancy Hoffman...
Katherine M. Mohammed
July 24, 2017
Katherine M. Mohammed; age 68, July 24, 2017 formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of Richard for 49 years. Loving mother of Jennifer, the late Brad (the late Nicole) and the late Kevin. Dearest grandmother of Jacob, Bradley and Victoria Nemeth. Dear sister of Sharlotte Crook, Peggy (Tom) Anderson, Kenny (Emily) Ratledge and Glen Ratledge. Also survived by many nieces,...
Robert Bruce Miller
July 24, 2017
Robert Bruce was born on July 14, 1970 in Trenton, Michigan and died on July 24, 2017 at his home in Southgate at the age of 47. Beloved son of Garland and the late Robyn. Cherished brother of Wendy (Eugene) DeAngelis and Michael. Dearest uncle of Chelsea, Justin and Michael. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial...
Andy Sassak
July 23, 2017
Andy was born on September 2, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 23, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit at the age of 81; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 54 years to Mary. Loving dad of Stephen, Tim and Brian. Proud grandfather of Kevin and Kayla and great grandfather of Kyle and Kaylie. Also...
Gloria Anne Krantz
July 23, 2017
Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Gloria was the daughter of Thomas and Marie (Kappert) Tuttle. She married the love of her life, Tony Krantz, in April of 1944. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1993. A devoted homemaker, Gloria worked in Retail Management for many years, having worked at Topps, Spartan's Grocery Store, as well as Boron and Mobile...