OBITUARIES
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Theresa J. Laboe
July 17, 2017
Born in Monroe, Theresa was the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Smith) Engel. She married the love of her life, Robert Laboe, November 7, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Sadly he preceded her in death January 19, 2009. A dedicated homemaker, Theresa had worked as a Telephone Operator for Michigan Bell, worked at Hall of Divine Child and...
William H. Elrod
July 16, 2017
Elrod, William H., age 89 of Trenton. Went home to be with his late wife of 61 ½ years, Geraldine, and the Lord July 16, 2017. Loving father of Diana Elrod and Larry (Evelyn) Elrod. Beloved grandfather of Dawn Rena, Heath, and Sheryl, and great grandfather of Brett, Tamara, and Andrew. He is survived by his sisters Lorraine and...
Mary Therese Kluender
July 16, 2017
Kluender, Mary Therese. Age 68, of Grosse Ile. July 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Peter Kluender. Loving mother of Kevin (Christina Brehm) Kluender. Will be sadly missed by siblings Helena (Dan) Curry, Michael (Sandra) Kuhn, Patrice (David) Nadeau, Rosemary Kuhn, Christopher (Candace) Kuhn, David Kuhn, and Anne Kuhn. Cherished Godmother to Meghan McAuliffe and Shannon Rose. Proud aunt to...
Katrina French Richardson
July 15, 2017
Katrina French Richardson; age 31, July 15, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Jeff. Loving daughter of "cupcake thief" Kathleen Fowkes, David (Beth) French and daughter-in-law of Jeff (Penny) Richardson. Dearest sister of Nicholas French, Nathan (Stacy) French, Anthony (Andrea) Kurdunowicz, Phillip Kurdunowicz and Jared Kurdunowicz. Dear granddaughter of Joan (the late John) French and Gerald V. (the late...
Elaine M. Freeman
July 14, 2017
What a wonderful life! Elaine Freeman of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away Friday, July 14th. She had just celebrated 90 years of living life as fully as possible and making something valuable of every moment. She was born in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Al and Annunciata Borowski. She graduated from Marygrove College, earned a Master's degree at...
Rodney Stephen Leich
July 14, 2017
Rodney Stephen was born on September 15, 1962 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died at his home in Taylor at the age of 54 on July 14, 2017. Beloved husband of 8 years to Lemie. Cherished dad of Victoria and Isabella. Dearest brother of Bill (Patricia), Shirley (Bob) Doty, Jack (Cathy), Raymond (Joanie) and Charlie (Erin). Also survived by his...
Joann Blair
July 14, 2017
Blair, JoAnn, age 84 of Taylor, went home to be with the lord on July 14, 2017. Loving wife of the late Walter Blair for over 50 years. Beloved mother of Andrea Blair, Barry Blair, Craig (Carol) Blair, David (Karen) Blair, Erin Blair, Rhonda (David) Monette, and Walter (Kimberly) Blair. Dearest grandma of 12 grand children and 7 great...
Roger B. Dowd
July 13, 2017
Roger was born on June 14, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 13, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 71; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of 41 years to Mary. Loving dad of Jeffery, Erik and Melanie. Proud papoo of 8. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Roger was preceded in...
Douglas J. Kujala
July 13, 2017
Kujala, Douglas J., age 84 of Grosse Ile, peacefully passed away July 13, 2017. Loving husband of 64 years to Agnes Kujala. Beloved father of Daniel (Andrea) Kujala, and Kent (Karen) Kujala. The best grandpa ever to Katie Kujala, Karie Kujala, Robert Kujala and great grandfather to Phillip James Kujala. Douglas served in the United States Air Force in...
Kristine Sue Lichy
July 13, 2017
Krtistine Sue Lichy; age 64, July 13, 2017 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of John for 46 years. Loving mother of John Christopher Lichy. Dear sister of Timothy Hubsky and Sherry (Steve) Chapman. Preceded in death by her parents; George and Patricia Hubsky, brother; George Hubsky Jr. and sister; Nanette DeGarmo. The family suggests donations in memory of Krisitine to...
Nicholas Scott Morris
July 12, 2017
Born in Monroe, Nicholas was the son of Ronald Morris and Katherine Irvin. A graduate of Monroe High School he worked as a press operator at Ford Motor Company-Woodhaven Stamping Plant. An avid sports fan, Nicholas enjoyed camping, playing cards and playing Corn Hole, but his favorite times were those spent close to his family, he spoke with his...
Mildred 'Millie' Lieto
July 10, 2017
Millie Lieto passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 10, 2017 at age 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Sam J. Lieto on November 18, 1992. Millie was born in her home to Peter and Florence Lazette, in Monroe, on March 27, 1927. She graduated from Monroe High School...
Leona Monell
July 10, 2017
Monell, Leona, age 91, July 10, 2017 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Loving mother of Angela Hanna, Nicolette (Lawrence) Suarez and Lynette (David) Dornbrook; her grandchildren R. Kirk (Jill) Hanna, Nicole Hanna, Kelly (Nick) Statler, Tony Suarez, Tracy (Brian) Almassy, Marty (Kylie) Suarez and Eric Dornbrook; her great grandchildren Will Hanna and Ashley Hanna....
Harry Kauppi
July 10, 2017
Kauppi, Harry, age 98 of Garden City, went to join his wife Rose in Heaven on July 10th, 2017. Beloved father of David (Sheryl) Kauppi and Richard (Lisa) Kauppi. Dearest brother of Laila Giorlando. Loving grandfather of Lauren (Kevin), Kristi (Nick), Jilli (Dave), Matthew, Emily, and Dominic and great grandfather of Sam. Harry lived a long and wonderful life...
Milton 'Pete' Naubert
July 9, 2017
Naubert, Milton "Pete", age 91, July 9, 2017 of Lincoln Park, MI. Beloved husband of Judy Moynihan. Loving father of Keith Naubert, Elizabeth (Greg) Vartanoff, Allen (Victoria) Naubert, Thomas (Kimberly) Naubert and Michelle (Keith) Forte. Step-father of Scott and Todd Kolpasky. Also survived by 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and his sister Barbara Mabbitt. Preceded in death by his...
Melita Purvins
July 9, 2017
Born in Riga, Latvia, she married the love of her life, Julius Purvins on December 23, 1939. Sadly he preceded her in death February 13, 2000. A devoted homemaker, Melita also had worked at Reisig Cleaners, Gruber's Grocery Store and Food Town. Melita leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ansis (JoAnn) Purvins of Monroe and Ruta Veitch of...
Cory Daniel Paternoster
July 9, 2017
Cory Daniel Paternoster, age 23 of Taylor passed away July 9th, 2017. Loving son of Ronald (Christy) Paternoster and Danielle (Rich Macdonald) Prater. Brother of Monica Paternoster and Marisa Macdonald. Loving grandson of Larry and Karen Prater and the late Ronald and Cathy Paternoster. Visitation will take place on Friday from 4-9pm, Funeral Service Friday 6pm, at the Allen...
Norman Bomia
July 7, 2017
Norman Bomia, 95, of La Salle passed away July 7, 2017 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Born November 7, 1921 in Monroe, he was the son of Roy C. and Myrtle (Dusseau) Bomia. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and W.W.II. While in the service, he married Stella Moore with whom he had five children. September 26, 1980, Norm...
Emanuel Vella
July 7, 2017
Emanuel Vella, 84, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away July 7, 2017 at the August Winter Home in Howell, MI. Born December 9, 1932 in Luqa, Malta, he was the son of Paul and Andreanna (Farrugia) Vella. After arriving the USA, he served stateside in the U.S. Army. He married the great love of his life, the late Grace...
James R. Johnson
July 7, 2017
Johnson, James R., age 89 of Grosse Ile. Loving husband of the late Peggie Flack Johnson. Beloved father of Mark (Karen) Johnson and the late Judith Johnson. Dearest grandfather of James Johnson and Bradley Johnson. James was an avid hunter and fisherman and retired from Ford Motor Co. in 1987 after working as a developmental engineer for 33 years....
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