OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Jean A. Boudrie
November 20, 2017
Born in Erie, Jean was the daughter of George and Beatrice (Cousino) Etue. A dedicated homemaker, Jean also had worked as a Secretary. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Frenchtown Senior Citizens. Jean leaves to cherish her memory her children: Jeffrey (Lisa) Boudrie of Monroe, Joyce (Patrick) Szymanski of Newport, James (Carol) Boudrie of...
Janice Ann Straub
November 20, 2017
Born in Monroe, Janice was the daughter of Clayton and Margaret (DuVall) Cousino. She married the love of her life, Arthur "Dale" Straub, on September 15, 1956 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. A dedicated homemaker, Janice was a member of Divine Grace Parish-St. Joseph Chapel and the Christian Mothers as well as the Red Hat Society. She...
Carol A. Holly
November 19, 2017
Carol A. Holly; age 77, November 19, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Don. Loving mother of David (Julie) and Daryl (Deanna). Dearest Grandma/Oomah of Dylan, Trevor, Megan and Derek. Dear sister of Margaret Bean, Janice (Rick) Rolando and the late Dan Herdon. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends. Click...
Dale W. Maurer
November 19, 2017
Born in Monroe, Dale was the son of Howard and Lucille (Koster) Maurer. A graduate of Monroe Catholic Central, Dale also graduated from Corporate Training, leadership and cost reduction programs. He was as graduate of RETS in Toledo, and also completed a Radio Course at Monroe Vocational School. Dale was Vice President of Quality Control at Karmazin in Wyandotte....
Willie Gertrude Lamb
November 18, 2017
Willie Gertrude Lamb, age 83 of Detroit. Loving wife of 66 years to Ernest Lamb. Beloved mother of the late James Eddie Lamb and survived by both sons Edward (Marion) Lamb and David (Kathy) Lamb. Proud grandmother of 4 grandkids and many great grand kids. A visitation in honor of Willie will be held on Friday November 24, 2017...
Marcia Jean Krueger
November 18, 2017
Marcia Jean Krueger (nee Bleyaert), 74,of La Salle MI was called to the home of the Lord on November 18, 2017. She was the daughter of Grant and Violet Bleyaert. She attended St. Mary's Academy. Understanding the values of education and setting a good example she returned to school to receive her GED at the age of 43. Marcia...
Carlo 'Tony' Dicosmo
November 18, 2017
DiCosmo, Carlo "Tony". Age 87, of Trenton passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Loving husband of Ida for 58 years. Dear father of Sue. Survived also by his sister Angelina DiCosmo as well as 10 nieces and nephews. Retiring in July 1994, he worked at Ford Motor Woodhaven Stamping Plant for 27 years. Click on the multimedia tab to...
Corey A. Bacon
November 17, 2017
Corey A. Bacon, age 48 of Monroe. Loving husband of 18 years to Shelly Bacon. Loving and proud father of Cody Bacon and Ashley Bacon. Beloved son of Linda Bacon. Loving brother in law to Mike Pac. Dearest brother of Marty (Pat) Bacon and their son Johnny, Crystal (Dennis) Kowalski and their daughters Kendall and Chesney, Michael Pac, and...
Terry Cole
November 17, 2017
Terry was born on November 17, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio and died at his home in Woodhaven on November 17, 2017 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of 48 years to Joan. Loving dad of David (Mandy), Jeffrey (Tara Sherwin-Cole) and Daniel (Nicole). Proud grandpa of Samantha, Sydney, Benjamin, Katelyn, Olivia, Lincoln and Charlie. Brother of Janet "Gigi",...
Franklin Reeves
November 17, 2017
Franklin Reeves: age 65, November 17, 2017 of Rockwood. Loving dad of Jennifer (Chad) Hollenbeck and Amanda (Jerry) Twynham. Dearest papa of Mikayla, Bradley, Kayla, Avery, Tru and Alyvia. Dear brother of Martha (Fred) Miller and Barbara (Ron) Belcher. Preceded in death by his parents; William and Violet and by his brother Ron. The family is having a memorial...
Mr. Richard H. Morgan
November 15, 2017
Richard H. Morgan, age 94 of Trenton and Allen Park, passed away November 15th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Carol. Dear father of Jim Morgan and Joanne Kwiecinski. Proud grandfather of Jeffrey Kwiecinski and great grandfather of Peyton Kwiecinski. Preceded in death by sisters Mary Ayearst and Thelma Morgan. After graduating from Melvindale High School, Richard proudly served...
Joann T. Johnston
November 15, 2017
Johnston, JoAnn T., age 82, November 15, 2017 of Rockwood, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late James W. Johnson. Loving mother of Sheryl (David) Lezotte, Debbie (Russ) Olson, Judy (Kristen Longworth) Yaggie, and James (Connie) Johnston. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a brother. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory...
Mary Colucci
November 15, 2017
Mary Colucci passed away November 15, 2017. Mary was born on May 20, 1921 in Tuglie, Lecca, Italy to Cosimo Romano and Elvira (Colozzo) Romano. Mary came to American through Ellis Island at 6 years of age. She grew up in Highland Park and Dearborn, Michigan. Mary married John G. Colucci on March 23, 1940. They started a family...
Mary T. Alfano
November 15, 2017
Alfano, Mary. November 15, 2017. Age 89; of Westland. Beloved sister of the late Jack (Martha) Alfano and the late Sarah (Joseph) Oro. Loving aunt to Nick (Susan) Oro, Joseph (Mariko) Oro, Kristen Wilson, Judy Alfano, and Jack Alfano. Cherished great-aunt of Jessica Oro, William Oro, Lukas Oro, Markus Oro, Carrie Heikkila, Brian R. Wilson, and Dennis Wilson. Memorial...
Bruce H. Suydam
November 14, 2017
Bruce H. Suydam, age 56 of Monroe passed away November 14, 2017 at his home after a short battle with kidney cancer. Bruce was born in Monroe, Michigan October 3, 1961 to Bobbie and Janice (Brodbeck) Suydam. He married Stephanie Gilday August 1, 1987 in Monroe, Michigan. He worked in the banking industry for over 40 years, most recently...
Patricia Ann Goodwin
November 14, 2017
Patricia Ann Goodwin; age 86 of Southgate, went to be home with the Lord on November 14, 2017. Loving mother of Betty (Richard) Barnard and Wanda (Patrick) Hilliker. Dearest grandma of Michelle Akins, Johnny Smith, Yolandah Hilliker, Nicki Davenport, Ian Hilliker and great-grandma of Gavin Akins, Meredith Cook, Drew Smith, Bailey Smith, Kaitlin Davenport, Ashley Davenport, Luke Davenport, Kiera...
Kathleen Mcgrane Stauder
November 14, 2017
Stauder, Kathleen McGrane, age 85, November 14, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Kevin, Daniel (Nancy), Maureen, Timothy (Robin), Kim (Chris) Snape, Beth, Paul (Cindy), Nancy (Dino) Cinciarelli, Janet (Glenn) Miller, John (Libby) and the late Joseph. Also survived by 28 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and her sister Sheila...
Mr. Rayfield Wozniak
November 14, 2017
Wozniak, Rayfield, age 97 of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully November 14th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Lucille. Dear brother of the late Gertrude and the late Phyllis. Rayfield leaves behind to cherish his memory a niece, numerous cousins, and his special friend Ellie Steiner. Memorial contributions may be made to the American House Foundation, 6755 Telegraph Rd....
Bobby Ray Smith
November 13, 2017
Bobby Ray was born on November 8, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 13, 2017 at the age of 46; he was formerly of Southgate. Loving dad of Rebecca Smith and Robert Smith. Cherished son of Patricia and Robert Akers. Bobby is also survived by his dear companion Jennifer Coen as well as other loving family and...
Shirley J. Brown
November 13, 2017
Shirley J. Brown; age 82, November 13, 2017 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mom of Cindy (Don) Groff, Bill (Kelly), Pam (Keith) Johnston, the late Digger and the late Bubba. Dearest grandma of Billy (Shannon), Jason, Jamie, Emily, Hannah, Andrew, Heaven, Amy, the late Ryan and great-grandma of Alivia, Addi, Nick, Kristofer and Karsyn.