OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

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...

Rosa Menna

Rosa Menna

August 6, 2017

Menna, Rosa age 88 August 6, 2017 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Felice. Loving mother of Joseph (Antoniette), Salvatore "Sam", Felice (Christina) and Ralph "Paul" (Lisa). Also survived by her grandchildren Anthony, Marisa, Danica, Michael, Phillip, Alexandria, Roselyn and Matthew. Also survived by her brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws; many nieces, nephews, and has many friends and relatives in...

Mrs. Kandi Sue Smith

Mrs. Kandi Sue Smith

August 4, 2017

Kandi Sue Smith, age 49 of Lincoln Park, passed away August 4th 2017. Born November 5th, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska to Bob and Sherlene Vance. Loving wife of 28 years to Robert Smith. Dear mother of Toni Smith, Robert (Jr) Smith, and Sherlane (Sissy) Smith. Proud grandmother of C.J. (Cory), Dylan, and Ivory. Survived also by siblings Lydia (Garry)...

Patricia Ann Musulin

Patricia Ann Musulin

August 3, 2017

Musulin, Patricia Ann (nee: Blust). Age 74. August 3, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Lisa (Robert) Pierce, Lori (Craig) Scrupsky, Lynn (John) Magryta and Christopher. Cherished grandma of Jordan, Aaron, Cameron, Sophia, Ian and Jack. Great grandma of Marley Lynn. Dearest sister of Robert (Catherine) Thompson, Sharon Morris and Michelle (Daniel)...

Joseph Robert Cermak

Joseph Robert Cermak

August 3, 2017

Born in Owosso, Michigan, Joseph was the son of Joseph and Carol (Brenner) Cermak. He faithfully served his country with the United States Army. In recent years Joseph had worked as a Diesel Mechanic. Joseph Leaves to cherish his memory his mother Carol; children: Jeremy Cermak, Kevin Cermak and Morgan Cermak; as well as a sister Debby Chladil and...

Dan R. Johnson

Dan R. Johnson

August 2, 2017

Johnson, Dan R. Age 59. August 2, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved husband of 27 years to Sue. Loving father of Stephanie Johnson, Jillian (Kirk) Gedman, Danielle Johnson, Samantha Elledge and Natalie Elledge. Proud papa of Chase, Logan, Brady, Madison, Zane, Charley, Cruze and Karly. Cherished son of Jean and the late Daniel Johnson. Dearest brother of Leigh (the late...

Jeffery Carroll-V.

Jeffery Carroll-V.

August 1, 2017

JEFFERY CARROLL V. January 5, 1961 -August 1, 2017 Jeffery was born and raised in Riverview. He also lived in River Rouge, Southfield and Oxford. He was the spouse of the late Vladimir and the Son of Lewis and the Late Theresa. Dear Brother of Lisa (Joe) and Christopher (Gina). Proud Uncle of CeCelia (Kevin) and Christopher. Also survived...

Gregory 'Lynn' Brooks

Gregory 'Lynn' Brooks

August 1, 2017

Brooks, Gregory "Lynn". Age 62 of Wyandotte, formerly of Lincoln Park. Loving son of Juanita Brooks. Dear brother of Robert Brooks. Proud uncle of Ursula Treadaway and Brandon Brooks. Great uncle of Hannah. Preceded in death by father William Shelby Brooks and brother Gary W. Brooks. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society

Jeannine A. Green

Jeannine A. Green

August 1, 2017

Jeannine was born on August 1, 1934 in Paris, France and died on August 1, 2017 on her 83rd birthday. Beloved mom of Michelle (Guy) Vining, Michael (the late Rosemary) Green and Jeffrey (Lisa) Green. Proud grandma of Haley (Greg) Sulisz, Samuel Vining, Mercedes Green and Jake Green and soon to be great grandma of baby girl Sulisz. Also...

Fel Rodriguez

Fel Rodriguez

July 31, 2017

Fel Rodriguez was born on April 17, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 31, 2017. Beloved son of Beatrice Ryan and the late Felix Rodriguez. Loving father of Fel Rodriguez Jr., Trisha Rodriguez, and Dakota Rodriguez. Loving grandfather of Adin and Hailey Rodriguez. Cherished brother of Carrie Rodriguez, Lee (Vicki) McKinney, Felicia (Darryl) Hedrick, Marty (Rhianna) Rodriguez....