OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Patricia Ann Babcock
June 3, 2017
Patricia Ann was born on August 23, 1947 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on June 3, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 69; she was of Woodhaven. Beloved sister of Shirley (James) Calvird and the late Ernest Leroy Babcock, Jr. Cherished aunt of Jill (Ed) Kamm, Beth Calvird, Michael (Hillary) Calvird, Stephen (Stephanie) Calvird and David...
Randall 'Randy' Van Tanner
June 3, 2017
Tanner, Randall "Randy". Age 53, of Taylor. June 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Dawn for 17 years. Loving uncle of 15 nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Nancy Tanner, his sister Kimberly Possorek, his grandmother Katherine Peterson, his aunt Elaine Peterson and many aunts and uncles. Randy enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, playing...
Frederick J. Knee
June 2, 2017
Born in Adrian, Fred was the son of Frederick and June (McCarty) Knee. He married the love of his life, Norma Rudd, on June 25, 1960. Sadly she preceded him in death January 8, 2010. A 1958 graduate of Catholic Central High School, Fred worked for the State of Michigan as a Highway Construction Inspector, until his retirement in...
Kathryne Mary Mitchell
June 2, 2017
Kathryne Mary Mitchell; age 26, June 2, 2017 of Melvindale. Loving mother of Elias and Quintin. Beloved daughter of Eileen (Daryl) Winnie and the late Philip Mitchell. Dearest sister of Alan Durkacs, Dawne Durkacs, Edward Durkacs, Amyrose Mitchell and Theresa (Esad) Krijestorac. Dear granddaughter of Edwin Mitchell and Alma & Al Pigeon. Also survived by many other loving family...
Sandra K. Gardner
June 1, 2017
Gardner, Sandra K. Age 65, of Dearborn Heights. June 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Gardner. Loving mother of Kevin (Jamie) Gardner and Steven Gardner. Proud grandmother of Shaylynn, Landon, Daisy, Brittany, James and Tyler. Loving daughter of Helen Worley. Dear sister of Teresa (Joseph) Anderson. Dearest aunt of Jason and Ashley Anderson. Great aunt of Katelyn...
Jacquiline Melnick
June 1, 2017
Jacquiline Melnick; age 81, June 1, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the Late John V. Melnick. Loving mother of Mary (John) Pelton, John (Sheila) and mother-in-law of Mickey. Dearest grandma of Laura, Le-Ann, John, Brandy, Jacquiline and great-grandma of Sarah, Lyssa, Skyler, Evan, Lily, Stefany, Brooklyn, Yuna, Brittney, Aaron, O.J., Ivan and Gabe. Donations in memory of Jacquiline...
Mrs. Catherine Dorothy Law
May 30, 2017
Catherine Dorothy Law, age 85 of Trenton, passed away peacefully May 30th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Tom (Luanne), Jim (Donna), Barb (Kim) Sveska, Julie (Eric) Rasmussen, and Mike (Belinda). Proud grandmother of Elizabeth, Robert, Eric, and Brian. Great grandmother of Lukas, Chase, and Layne. In lieu of flowers, contributors may...
James Lloyd Jenson
May 30, 2017
Jenson, James Lloyd. Age 93, of Woodhaven. May 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Violet. Loving father of James (Bonnie) Jenson and Donald Jenson. Proud grandfather of James R. (Holly) Jenson. Great grandfather of Rory and Asher Jenson. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents James and Irene Jenson, brothers John Jenson and...
Saundra J. Haynes
May 29, 2017
Saundra was born on July 3, 1943 and died on May 29, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 73; she was of Rockwood. Beloved wife of Tate "Ted". Loving mom of Jim Nevers, Keith Nevers and Debbie Narkun and to Patricia (John) Sholtz and Barb (Russ) Polly. Proud grandma of Trevor (Amanda), Jordan, Dakota, Mackenzie, Alan,...
Priscilla Ann Allen
May 28, 2017
Priscilla Ann Allen; age 64, May 28, 2017 of Warren. Loving sister of Debra Selleke, Edward and (Lisa) Allen, and Loretta Allen. Dearest aunt of Kenneth White, Samantha Allen and Matthew Allen. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Priscilla may be made directly to the family. To Donate, please contact her...
Gary J. Smoots
May 28, 2017
Smoots, Gary J., age 72, May 28, 2017 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan,. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Court and Erin Smoots. Loving son of Patricia Smoots and the late Eugine Smoots. Brother of Lynn (Larry) Kantor, Mark (Sharon) Smoots, Dale (Becky) Smoots, Kim (Bill) Lipchik, the late Eugene Smoots, Jr.; brother-in-law of Toni Smoots. There will not...
Lorraine Labo
May 27, 2017
Labo, Lorraine, age 92, May 27, 2017 of Trenton, Mi, formerly of dundee, MI. Beloved wife of the late Donald Labo. Loving mother of Joyce Brossia, Jerry Sue) Whitaker and Thomas (Mona) Whitaker. Also survive by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Robert Patrick Kane
May 26, 2017
In Memoriam: Robert Patrick Kane, Sr. 1920-2017 Robert P. Kane, the son of Wilfred (Pat) Kane, Sr. and Mary Frances Ososkie Kane died peacefully in Trenton, Michigan on May 26th. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Mohlmann Brush Kane, and their son Robert Patrick Kane, Jr. His brothers Wilfred Kane, Jr. (Bill) and Dennis Kane...
Maxine Mae Martell
May 24, 2017
Martell, Maxine Mae, age 97, of Trenton. Dearest wife of the late Vaughan Martell Sr. Loving mother of Vaughan Martell Jr., the late Gary Martell, Michael Martell, Patricia Martell, Charmaine Summers, and Jennifer Brewer. Beloved grandmother of thirteen grandchildren, Daniel Martell, Natalie, Michelle, Cindy Gregurich, Brian Hauger, Whitney Lunsford, Chelsea Keomoungkhoune. Jesse Summers, Mickey Summers, Nicholas Summers, Carmen Summers,...
James Loman Nelson
May 21, 2017
James Loman Nelson; age 96, May 21, 2017 of Taylor. Beloved husband and best friend of 74 years to Betty. Loving father of Darwin (Nancy) and Donna (Don) Medley. Dearest granddad of 5, Russ (Jeanette) Nelson, Deanna Calleja, Terry Nelson, Debra (Neil) Freitas, Jamie (December) Nelson, and great-granddad of 10. Also survived by other loving family members and friends....
Clyde W. Henderson
May 21, 2017
Born May 3, 1955 in Monroe, Clyde was the son of Robert and Lela Mae Cawood. He married Georgianna Barron on September 4, 1987 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church here in Monroe. Clyde worked as a Construction Safety Manager, having worked for Walbridge-Aldinger, Barton-Malow and Ford Motor Company in Flat Rock. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Clyde...
Mary I. Hickman
May 20, 2017
Mary was born on October 12, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 20, 2017 at Bellaire Senior Living in Riverview at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Earl Hickman. Loving mother of the late Joseph, the late Robert and Joseph A. (Marcy). Proud grandmother of Shalen. Also survived by her niece Aurellia, step children,...
Yogi Dean Gilliam
May 20, 2017
Gilliam, Yogi Dean; age 62, May 8, 1955-May 20, 2017. Father of Kristina Howarth, Kimberly (Jody) Wright and Hanah (Chad) Perkins. Grandfather of Timothy Howarth, Alexis Howarth, Alyssa Wright, Addison Wright and the late Tiffany Victoria Lynn Perkins. Brother of Charles (Debbie) Gilliam, Pam (John) Adkins, and Jennifer Cupp. Predeacesed by parents Nell and Lon Gilliam Jr. Yogi worked...
Edward Mierkowicz
May 19, 2017
Edward Mierkowicz of Wyandotte was born on March 5, 1924 in Wyandotte and died on May 19, 2017 at American House Senior Living in Rochester Hills; he was 93. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn and the late Janette. Loving dad of Linda Edwards, Brenda Schervish, Lisa (Mike) Mayra, the late Tom Tiefer and the late Kip Tiefer. Proud...
Bill Buckley
May 19, 2017
Bill Buckley, age 74 of Monroe, MI, peacefully met his Lord and Savior May 19, 2017 at 1:30 pm at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH. Born December 16, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Leonard and Charlotte (James) Buckley. Bill and Sharon (Bennett) were married for 52 years and have resided in Monroe, MI for the last 46 years. They...