OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Janice M. Klancnik
May 7, 2017
Janice was born on October 12, 1960 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and died on May 7, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 56; she was of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mom of Holly Moran, Nicholas Moran and Tara (David) Stinson. Cherished daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (nee: Lichtenberger) Kiss. Dearest sister of...
Michael Kujala
May 5, 2017
Michael was born on April 18, 1962 in Iron Mountain, Michigan and grew up and lived in Kingsford, Michigan until 1993. He died on May 5, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 55 and was of Dearborn. Beloved partner of 24 years to James. Michael is also survived by his five brothers, Conrad Kujala and Douglas...
James 'Jim' Hurd
May 4, 2017
Born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Jim was the son of James and Geraldine (Wells) Hurd. He married the love of his life, Sandra Chinn, February 2, 1968. A dedicated family man, Jim worked as a Boiler Operator at McLouth Steel for over 29 years. He then worked as the Supervisor of Maintenance at the Detroit Medical Center and...
Phyllis M. Mcgovern
May 3, 2017
Phyllis M. McGovern; age 94, May 3, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom of Jack (Mary), Maureen Bullough, Jim (Cary) and Kathy (Steve) Miller. Dearest grandma of 9 and great-grandma of 3. The family suggests donations in memory of Phyllis to the Alzheimer's Association or Sacred Heart Grosse Ile.
Bradley J. Causey
May 2, 2017
Born November 13, 1989 in Belvoir, Virginia. Bradley was a jokester, who loved the outdoors and his family. He had a smile that would light up the room. Bradley touched many hearts with his kindness. Bradley leaves to cherish his memory his fiancé Ashley Hopping of Dearborn as well as their baby, due December of 2017; parents, Gina and...
Bill Fry
May 2, 2017
Fry, Bill. Age 87, of Southgate. Bill went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Fry, his wife of 55 years and the love of his life. They are now rejoicing together in Heaven. Loving father of Stacey (Matt) Studnicki and Billy Fry Jr. Proud grandpa of Matthew, Chelsea and...
Carmela Dohring
May 2, 2017
Carmela was born on September 17, 1942 in Detroit, MI and went home to Heaven at the age of 74 on May 2, 2017; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of 54 years to Richard. Loving mom of Mark, Lisa (Kevin) Arndt, Matt (Tammy) and Jason (Michaela) and to Michelle (Tracey) Sampson. Proud gma, nona and grandma of Kayla...
Carl Howton
May 1, 2017
Carl was born on July 16, 1926 in Jasper, Alabama and died on May 1, 2017 at his home in Lincoln Park; he was 90 years old. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Joan. Loving father of John, Jeffrey and the late Cheryl Samu. Dearest long-time companion of Patricia Kopp. Also survived by two brothers Earl (Doris) and Clyde...
Jordan 'Tead' Vaughn
May 1, 2017
Jordan "TEAD" Vaughn; age 34, May 1, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved son of Jennifer and Jack and step-son of Diane. Loving brother of Jacqueline (Jason) Zanski, Jessica (Garrett) Bowser and step-brother of Bill Hasler and the late Brad (Robin) Hasler. Also survived by many other loving family members, friends, his faithful companion Heist and his amazing brotherhood of artists....
Ruby C. Daniels
April 29, 2017
Born in Harrogate, Tennessee, Ruby was the daughter of Lee and Sally (Williams) Massengill. She married the love of her life, Lonnie Daniels, on August 3, 1939 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Sadly he preceded her in death August of 1997. A dedicated homemaker, Ruby also worked for over 20 years at Marsh Greenhouse. A faithful member of Lakeside Missionary Baptist...
Hugh Foster
April 28, 2017
Foster, Hugh, age 66 of Allen Park. Loving Husband of the late Sue Foster. Loving father of Kristie (Jerry) Martin, Kelly (Paul) McGinnis, and Kevin (Amy) Foster. Dearest Grandpa/Papa Hughie to Jacob, Hannah, and Drew Martin and Sophia and Harper Foster. Dearest Brother of Don (Linda) Foster, Debbie (Al) Stanek, and Kim (Randy) Knell. A visitation will be held...
Teresa M. Lehner
April 28, 2017
Lehner, Teresa M.; age 81, April 28, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Daniel (Lisa). Dearest grandmother of Kateland and Kristin. Dear great-grandmother of Alayna Nelms. Also survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister. The family suggests donations in memory of Teresa to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7672&ovr_acv_id=2699&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS17026&gclid=CP2FiaaKyNMCFQmqaQodtMcOeQ">Wounded Warrior Project
Dennis M. Gaul
April 28, 2017
Dennis was born on February 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 28, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 75; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of 51 years to Jean. Loving dad of David, William (Bridgette) and Teresa (Norman) Noles. Cherished papa to Shana, Joseph, Dennis, Julianna and Liam. Dearest brother of Lawrence,...
Thomas M. Cunningham
April 27, 2017
Cunningham, Thomas M. Age 87 of Brethren, formerly of Westland and Detroit. April 27, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Alba Cunningham. Loving father of the late Gail Cunningham, Joyce (Steve) Lamon, Bonnie Cunningham, the late Cindy Scheller, James Cunningham. Proud grandfather of Ryan (Kellie), Chad (Angie), Clif, Don and Keena. Great Grandfather of Logan, Morgan, Reagan, Karagan, Garrett,...
Giuseppe Scavo
April 26, 2017
Giuseppe was born on August 29, 1929 in Carbonara di Bari, Italy and died on April 26, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 87; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 65 years to Anna. Loving dad of Maria Ross. Cherished papa of Cameron Joseph Ross and Sienna Alexis Ross. Dearest brother of Gina (Tonino) Mazzotta...
Nicole Alexandra Kachigian
April 26, 2017
Nicole Alexandra Kachigian passed away unexpectedly in Dearborn, Michigan on April 26, 2017. She is mourned by her beloved parents, Kevin and Virginia (Onesian) Kachighan and her loving brother Christopher. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. ......VISITATION will take place on April 30, 2017, Sunday from 5pm to 8pm with Dan Gark prayers at 7:30pm...
Elvio Dinatale
April 26, 2017
DiNatale, Elvio, age 86, was born in Italy on January 13, 1931 and died beautifully, peacefully and with no regret on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Gina. Loving father of John DiNatale and Lisa (Felix) Fortini. Dear grandfather of Matthew Fortini and Jenny (Jamie) Fortini; his great grandson Tristan. Cherished brother...
Timothy Elva Martin
April 26, 2017
Timothy Elva Martin; age 66, April 26, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Arlene. Loving father of Tim (Christina), Brenda Belcher and Nick. Dearest grandpa of Ariel, Courtney, Ethan, Nathan, Colin, Katie, Brian and Hayden. Dear brother of Crude (Linda), Peggy (Emidio) Pietrangelo, Georgina (Gerry) Dempkowski and Celia (Joe) Pietrangelo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family...
Ralph A. Colaluca
April 25, 2017
Colaluca, Ralph A.; age 69, April 25, 2017 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of John and Anthony (Kelli). Dearest grandpa of Giovanni, Joseph and Cody. Dear brother-in-law of William (Varlya) Hanusik. Ralph will also be missed by his faithful companion Luigi. Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
John Frederick Hanson
April 25, 2017
John Frederick was born on November 17, 1938 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on April 25, 2017 at his home in Lincoln Park; he was 78 years old. He is survived by his family and friends. John proudly served his Country in the United States Army, retired from The Levy Company after 40 years of service and he loved...
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