OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Wanda J. Billock

Wanda J. Billock

April 9, 2017

Wanda J. Billock, 75 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton. Wanda was born December 29, 1941 in Monroe, Michigan to Ernest and Evelyn (Trowbridge) Heck. She married John J. Billock October 28, 1977 in Monroe, Michigan and was previously married to Richard Blanchett for 18 years. Wanda worked as a housekeeper for various places...

Stanley Albert Russeau

Stanley Albert Russeau

April 9, 2017

Born in Monroe, Stanley was the son of Linus and Gladys (Butler) Russeau. He married the love of his life, Jeanette Vallade-Davey, August 20, 1969 in Monroe. Stanley retired from Woodall Industries. He then worked many years at Duff's Smorgasbord. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Stanley is survived...

James W. Jones,  Jr.

James W. Jones, Jr.

April 9, 2017

Jones, James W., Jr., age 80, April 9, 2017 of Riverview, MI. Beloved husband of Ann. Loving father of Tamara Lynn Green and Tonia Ann (Darvon) Johnson. Also survived by his grandchildren Rachel Ann Fisher, Kelsey Lynn Hawkins, Meghan Elizabeth Riley, Delaney Shae Riley, Erinn McKay Riley. Dear brother of Thomas Jones, Jane Basham, Frances Liabenow and Glenna Bird....

Jean Wenderski

Jean Wenderski

April 7, 2017

Jean was born on April 8, 1928 in Belleville, Michigan and died on April 7, 2017 at Belle Fountain in Riverview at the age of 88; she was of Berlin Twp. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Edward, Jr. (Lynn) of Berlin Twp., Diane Goul of Idaho and Joseph (Robin) of Washington. Proud grandma of Johnathan,...

Edward 'Leo' Bisson

Edward 'Leo' Bisson

April 7, 2017

Born in Trenton, Leo was the son of Edward and Doreen (Buchanan) Bisson. He married the love of his life, Nicole Richter on April 13, 2002. Leo worked as a carpenter for the past 20+ years. Leo leaves to cherish his memory, Nicole, his wife of the past 15 years; children: Leo Bisson, Devin Bisson and Mason Bisson; sister...

John A. Conroy,  Jr.

John A. Conroy, Jr.

April 7, 2017

Conroy, John A. Jr. Age 61, of Grosse Ile. April 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Barbara for 36 years. Loving father of Jack (Ginny) Conroy and Kathryn Conroy. Proud grandfather of Grace Kelly Conroy. Dear brother of Ann (Dennis) Antoniewski, Thomas (Nicola) Conroy, Brian (Leslie) Conroy and James (Mary Kate) Conroy. Preceded in death by parents John and Doris...

Helen D. Short

Helen D. Short

April 7, 2017

Helen D. Short; age 91, April 7, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Loving mother of Luanne (Brad) O'Connor, Russell (Cheryl) and Sally (Sean) Austin. Dearest Nan of Stephanie (Andrew) O'Connor-Himick, Kristie O'Connor, Ken (Chrissy) O'Connor, Bryan (Regina), Meghan (Brian) Beckowski, Michael (Darcie) Uckele, Andrea Uckele and great-Nan of 10. Dear sister of Wanda (Earl) Woolcott,...

Bernadette Rae Clipper

Bernadette Rae Clipper

April 5, 2017

Clipper, Bernadette Rae. Age 72, of Taylor. April 5, 2017. Loving mother of Christie Lynn Clipper, Lori Ann (Roger) Furman and Michael Scott Clipper. Proud grandma of Spencer, Mitchell, Rachel, Samantha and Stephanie. Beloved daughter of Mercedes Marvin. Loving sister of Jay (Patricia) Marvin, Aaron (Sandi) Marvin and Danny (Annette) Marvin. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Mr. Edward H. Maloney

Mr. Edward H. Maloney

April 4, 2017

Maloney, Edward H., age 80 of the downriver area, passed away April 4th, 2017. Loving father of Sharon Edwards, Barbara (Ed) Thompson, Brian (Lisa), and Christine (Brendan) Andrews. Proud grandfather of Esther, Lydia, Leslie, Ethan, and Marissa. Also survived by siblings Ida, Edith, and Margaret. Former spouse of Jean Maloney and Anne Maloney. Son of the late Henry and...

Rosemary Lynn Kuderik

Rosemary Lynn Kuderik

April 3, 2017

Born in Monroe, Rosemary was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Grabetz) Kuderik. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carleton. Rosemary leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: John (Pauline) Kuderik of Carleton, Frank Kuderik of Carleton, Joseph (Ruth) Kuderik of Carleton, Barbara Basinger of Monroe and Joanne Willis of Carleton; as well as many...

Mark Anthony Higgins

Mark Anthony Higgins

April 3, 2017

Higgins, Mark Anthony, age 20 of Taylor, passed away April 3rd, 2017. Loving son of Mark and Rachel Higgins. Dear brother of Joely and Daryn. Also survived by his grandparents Carol and Dennis Leslie, Sharon Higgins, great grandmother Siroon Karapetoff, as well as many other loving family and friends. Mark was a strong individual. He had many health ailments...

Peggy Ellis

Peggy Ellis

April 3, 2017

Peggy Ann Ellis; age 72, of Allen Park passed away unexpectedly April 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emily (David) Ellis. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law; Charles David Ellis and Gail Ellis, her uncle Thomas (Suzy) and aunts Helen, Lena and Jennifer. Also survived by cousins, Jerry, Carol and many,...

Rino S. Scotta

Rino S. Scotta

April 3, 2017

Scotta, Rino S., age 76 of Southgate. Loving husband of Sharon Scotta for 46 years. Dearest father of Michael (Yuka) Scotta, and Andrew Scotta. Beloved grandpa of Logan, Madelyn, and Dante. Rino is preceded in death by his late brother Andy Scotta and his mother and father Secondo and Augusta Scotta.

Tom A. Krzyston

Tom A. Krzyston

April 2, 2017

Thomas "Tom" A. Krzyston, 76 of Monroe, passed away Sunday April 2, 2017 in his home. Born July 30, 1940 in Monroe, Michigan to Joseph A. and Ann Marie (Vadun) Krzyston. Tom worked in labor relations for Ford Motor Company, was the former commissioner at the port of Monroe, and also served 2 terms on city council. He was...

Angelina Chansuolme

Angelina Chansuolme

April 2, 2017

Chansuolme, Angelina, age 97, April 2, 2017 of Riverview, MI. Beloved mother of Jorge "Joe" (Linda) Chansuolme and the late Francisco Javier Chansuolme. Also survived by her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her great great grandchildren.

Melissa Patricia Harrell-Hazimeh

Melissa Patricia Harrell-Hazimeh

March 31, 2017

Melissa Patricia Harrell-Hazimeh, age 42 of Dearborn Heights, passed away March 31st, 2017. Loving wife of Wissam Hazimeh. Dear mother of Ashley Wynn and Deven Harrell. Also survived by her parents Catherine Lennon and Art Mars. Her sisters Rhianna Rodriguez, Leisha Genaw, and Shawn Baker. A grandson Jensen Hoffman. Her niece and best friend Mayla Jo, a nephew Daniel,...

Denise Simone Hunt

Denise Simone Hunt

March 31, 2017

Hunt, Denise Simone, age 64 of Allen Park. Dearest wife of Brent for 33 years. Loving mother of Rachel (Scott) Pearce, Scott (Marlene) Torok, and Maxim Hunt. Beloved grandma of Anthony, Samuel, Anna, Mary, and Ava. Dearest sister of Carol (Greg) Bollo, Dick (Nancy) Ruetz, John Ruetz, Dennis (Evelyn) Ruetz, and Mike (Clare) Ruetz. She also leaves behind many...

William "Bill" Queen

William "Bill" Queen

March 31, 2017

Born in Trenton, Bill was the son of Billy and Barbara (Jones) Queen. He attended Airport High School in Carleton. Bill worked for Thompson McCully Company in Newport for 25 years and then for Cannon Landscaping in Romulus, until retiring. A talented artist Bill enjoyed drawing, fishing and model trains. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his children: Sarah...

Alexander J. Nagy

Alexander J. Nagy

March 30, 2017

Dr. Nagy, Alexander J. Age 89, of Trenton. March 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Nagy. Loving father of Patricia Nagy, Leslie (Peter) Zancanaro, Caroline (James) Hinkle, John (Connie) Nagy and Amy (Robert) Bourdeau. Proud grandfather of Anthony, Bradley, Christina, Andrew, Michael, Amber, Ashley, Jacob, Nicholas, Alexis and Justin. Great grandfather of Riley and Natalie. Memorial...

Kristy Lynn Killian

Kristy Lynn Killian

March 30, 2017

Killian, Kristy Lynn, age 53, March 30, 2017 of Ann Arbor, Michigan, formerly of Sylvania, Ohio and Trenton, Michigan. Beloved mother of Christopher and Blake Wasung. Loving daughter of Mary Killian and the late Kirby Albert Killian Jr. Dearest sister of Klayt (Shawna) Killian, Kelly Killian and Kirby (Maureen) Killian. Also survived by her nephews.