OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

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.

Jeanne V. Bessette

Jeanne V. Bessette

August 15, 2017

Bessette, Jeanne V. Age 90. August 15, 2017 formerly of Lincoln Park. Jeanne was born in St. Thomas, Ontario and grew up in Windsor, Ontario. Beloved wife of 69 years to Don. Loving mother of Cherie Bessette, Lynne (Bill) Morande, Dale, Donna (Steve) Pachy, Tim (Vicky) and Rob (Marisol). Proud grandmother of Jeanette, Trey, Amy, Brandon, Nathan, Lexie, Jeralyn,...

Mrs. Irene May Cartwright

Mrs. Irene May Cartwright

August 15, 2017

Irene May Cartwright, age 72 of Allen Park, passed away August 15th, 2017. Loving wife of Michael. Dear mother of Wali Wruble, Debbie Cartwright, Sandy Cartwright, Penny Cartwright, Anna (Douglas) Kendrick, and Michael Patrick (Debbie) Cartwright. Proud grandmother of Ali Kendrick, Jonathan Khan, Victoria Fudoli, Arthur A. Villegas, Jr., Wali Shaun Wruble, Joshua Wruble, Brian Wruble, Laura Anna Wruble....

Richard Scott Horvath 'Weezer'

Richard Scott Horvath 'Weezer'

August 14, 2017

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Weezer was the son of Joseph Horvath and Virginia Benitez. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fritz Enterprises for over 28 years. Weezer enjoyed cooking especially when entertaining family and friends. Weezer leaves to cherish his memory his parents: Virginia Benitez of New Boston and Joseph Horvath of Gainsville, Georgia; a sister...

Jack Lee Maynard

Jack Lee Maynard

August 13, 2017

Jack Maynard, a Paratrooper, Teacher, Father and Fun Seeker, passed away on Sunday August 13th after a long bout with dementia. Born October 18, 1933 in Petoskey, Michigan, Jack was the son of Eldon and Julia (Booth) Maynard. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. After his time in the Military,...

Edith May 'Aunt Edie' Beres-Stimson

Edith May 'Aunt Edie' Beres-Stimson

August 12, 2017

Beres-Stimson, Edith M. November 1, 1924 – August 12, 2017. Daughter of Lucille Ellen Reece Fugate and Basil Reece. Sister of Melvin, Helen, George and Margaret. All have preceded her in death, Edith being last. Survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great greats. She dearly loved them all. She married Joe Beres in 1949. He passed...

Glenn M. Miller

Glenn M. Miller

August 10, 2017

Glenn M. Miller, 52 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home. Born April 12, 1965 in Wayne Michigan to Dale and Barbara (Jung) Miller. Glenn served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982-1990. He married MaryAnn VanStone September 6, 1999 in Monroe, MI. Glenn worked for 20 years at Meijer Warehouse, then for Pro...

Kevin C. Darnell

Kevin C. Darnell

August 10, 2017

Kevin C. Darnell. Age 59, of Romulus, passed away August 10, 2017 at his home. Born March 12, 1958 in Detroit to Jefferson and Theresa (Valesano) Darnell, Jr. Kevin worked in machine maintenance for Brass Craft for 30 + years. He married Karen L. Hardy July 8, 2006 in Flat Rock. Kevin was a Coleman lantern collector and also...

Wendy M. Steele

Wendy M. Steele

August 10, 2017

Wendy was born on December 1, 1960 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on August 10, 2017 at the age of 56; she was a life-long resident of Riverview. Cherished mom of Chad SMM, Krista (John) Kaltsas and Melisa (Paul) Larsen. Proud nana of Kaylee, Adrianna, Jillian, Melania and Brayden. Dearest daughter of Ronald (Jenifer) Myers and the late Jill...

Bill Gilroy

Bill Gilroy

August 9, 2017

Gilroy, William (Bill); age 77, of Trenton. August 9, 2017. Beloved husband of Joan Gilroy. Loving father of Mark (Sarah) and Kimberly. Proud grandfather of Will, Kyle, Annie, and Kate. Cherished brother of LaVerne Harless and the late Dave and Joe Gilroy. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Will be missed by brother-in-laws Bill and Dan, sister-in-laws Pat...

Gust P. Pappas

Gust P. Pappas

August 9, 2017

Pappas, Gust P. Age 87. August 9, 2017 of Grosse Ile and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Josephine and the late Laura Jean. Loving father of Diane (Thomas) Stephenson, Roger (Laurie) and Todd (Michele). Loving step-father of Marcia (Thomas) Uebbing, Stanley (Theresa) Szwast and the late Denise Contos and her husband James Contos. Also survived by his...

Alexander William Gardner

Alexander William Gardner

August 8, 2017

Alexander William Gardner, age 22 of Taylor, MI, formerly of Oldsmar, FL, passed away August 8th, 2017. Loving son of Judd and Lisa Gardner. Dearest brother of Daniel, Thomas, Alyssa, and the late Christopher. Loving grandson of Jeff and Sharon Pilch, Charles (Joann) Gardner, Bill and Judy Datson, and Edward and Sally Smyth. Also survived by many other loving...

Mr. Athrian M. 'Skeet' Vaughn

Mr. Athrian M. 'Skeet' Vaughn

August 8, 2017

Mr. Vaughn was born on December 21, 1946 and passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.

John Dennis Mcclendon

John Dennis Mcclendon

August 8, 2017

John Dennis McClendon, age 65, of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. John was pre-deceased by his wife Patty (Grancitelli) McClendon, and his parents John and Alice (Antle) McClendon. He is survived by his sister Ann McClendon Curtis and his brother Joe McClendon and their families, as well as many beloved members of the Grancitelli family. John...

Frances Archer Ward

Frances Archer Ward

August 7, 2017

Frances Archer Ward, 76, wife of Walter W. Ward of Trenton Michigan, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017, at the Rivergate Terrace Rehabilitation Facility. Born September 6, 1940, in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Dambroski of New Kensington. Frances was a unique character, a woman who encouraged laughter, love, and family....

Meredith Mcconnell

Meredith Mcconnell

August 6, 2017

Meredith McConnell; age 38, August 6, 2017 of Trenton. Darling daughter of Bev Crider. Loving sister of Neal (Renae) McConnell and Emily McConnell. Dearest aunt of Chloe, Grace and Reese. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Meredith's Legacy Fund at Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation

Christopher James Allen

Christopher James Allen

August 6, 2017

Allen, Christopher, age 25; August 6, 2017. Beloved son of Timothy and Laurie Allen. Cherished brother of Kaylie Allen. Dearest grandson of Anne and the late John Woytkiw and the late Aubrey and Patricia Allen. Loving nephew of Patricia (Larry) Kemp, Cathy (the late Keith) Slingwein, Dan (Gloria) Woytkiw, and Robert Woytkiw. Christopher was a 2010 graduate of Gabriel...