OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Maxine E. Sevey

Maxine E. Sevey

March 29, 2017

Maxine E. Sevey (86) of Flat Rock, MI went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2017. Maxine was born on August 22,1930 in upstate NY where she grew up, met and married her high school sweetheart, Bryan Sevey. They were married 63 years before his death in November, 2014. She is survived by her two children,...

Kay Frances Brunell

Kay Frances Brunell

March 29, 2017

Born in Gibraltar, Kay was the daughter of Norman and Dorothy (Buckner) Gerow. She married the love of her life, Russell Brunell, May 11, 1957 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death April 1, 1992. As well as being a dedicated homemaker, Kay retired from Ternes Packaging after many years of service. She...

Mr. Arthur William Kennedy

Mr. Arthur William Kennedy

March 28, 2017

Kennedy, Arthur William, age 80 formerly of Taylor, passed away March 28th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Ruby. Dear father of Arthur Joseph (Diane), William Edward (Paula), Karen (James) Russell, Sheryl (Paul) Ormsby. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Jennifer), Joel (Nicole), Alexis (Joe), Nicole (Dominic), Kimberly, Sarah, Erika, Maria, Daniel, Zachary, and Brent. Great grandfather of Nolan, Mason, Alaina,...

Rev. Rick L. Locklear

Rev. Rick L. Locklear

March 28, 2017

Locklear, Rev. Rick L. Age 57. March 28, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved Husband of 36 years to Donna. Loving Father of Jessica (Dan) Corne, Jonathan (Stephanie) and Hannah Locklear. Big Poppy to Brooks, Vivian, Rickey and Beckett. Cherished Son of Rev. Loyd and Lois Marie. Dearest Brother of Rev. Michael, Bruce, the late Lona, and Towonica. Also survived by...

Joseph M. Alexander

Joseph M. Alexander

March 28, 2017

Alexander, Joseph M., age 88 of Allen Park. Dearest brother of the late Barbara Maxfield. Beloved uncle of Craig Lloyd. Great uncle of Jennifer (George) Hubbard and great great uncle of Cameron, Sydney, Jordan, Laurel Ann, and Reagan. Visitation will be held in honor of Joseph on Friday March 31, 2017 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with a service to...

Edween P. Coolsaet

Edween P. Coolsaet

March 28, 2017

Coolsaet, Edween P., age 88, March 28, 2017 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Allan. Loving mother of Karen (Bill) Hollenbeck, Jeff (Mary) Coolsaet, Janice (John) Poutier, Robert (Susan) Coolsaet, Paula (Rick) Paul, Christopher (Kathleen) Coolsaet, Margaret Coolsaet, Remi (Barb) Coolsaet and Amanda Coolsaet. Also survived by 28 grandchildren and her great grandchildren.

Roger W. Mccomb

Roger W. Mccomb

March 27, 2017

McComb, Roger W., age 88, of Riverview. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Mary K. McComb, Linda (the late Art) Kline, Harvey (Lisa) McComb, Lawrence (Judith) Lynch, Ella McMullen, and James (Helena) Lynch. Dearest grandpa of 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and late brother Robert McComb....

James Patrick Foley

James Patrick Foley

March 27, 2017

James was born on April 14, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 27, 2017 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview at the age of 90; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 65 years to Dorothy. Loving dad of Christine Foley and Gary (Sherry) Foley. Dearest grandpa of Arielle and Gary, Jr. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Katherine Sue Favor

Katherine Sue Favor

March 27, 2017

Favor, Katherine S. nee: Tennier. Age 60, of Flat Rock. March 27, 2017. Beloved wife of Mark for 5 years. Loving mother of Jennifer Frazier and Robert Frazier. Sister-in-law of Randal Kaiser. Survived also by nephews Scott Kaiser and Daniel (Melissa) Kaiser. Preceded in death by parents George and Virginia Tennier and sister Linda Kaiser. Memorial contributions may be...

Catherine Bono

Catherine Bono

March 26, 2017

Bono, Catherine, age 87, March 26, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Loving mother of Vincent. Also survived by her granddaughter Jennifer (Gregory Jr.) Gross; her great grandchildren Isabella, Liam and Madison. Contributions in memory of Catherine's life may be made to the charity of your choice. Rosary--Time Is Pending--Please Check Back: Thursday, March...

Mary V. Papke

Mary V. Papke

March 25, 2017

Mary V. Papke; age 93, March 25, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Donna (Ron), Susan (Tom), Brian (Nancy), Daniel, Margaret (John), Paul (Mary) and the late Anthony. Dearest grandmother of Jeff, Dawn, Michael, Angela, Katie, Kyle, John, Julie, Jason, Mary, Brian and Elisa. Dear great-grandmother of 8 and great-great-grandmother of 1. Also...

Mr. Robert 'Bob' Charles Gerson

Mr. Robert 'Bob' Charles Gerson

March 24, 2017

Robert "Bob" Charles Gerson, age 80 of Monroe, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away March 24th, 2017. Born to the late George and Julia Gerson in Rochester, PA on March 30th, 1936. The family soon moved to Cleveland, OH, where Bob would later meet and marry his wife Patricia Pavlik on September 29th, 1956. In 1966 they moved to...

Katharine H. Rice

Katharine H. Rice

March 24, 2017

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Katharine was the daughter of Anton and Aline (Buck) Sandrin. Katharine worked for many years for Detroit Edison here in Monroe before her retirement. Katharine leaves to cherish her memory her son Mark Geal of Monroe, as well as a brother William Sandrin of Derwood, Maryland.

Norman Lee Smith

Norman Lee Smith

March 24, 2017

Smith, Norman Lee. Age 75, of Detroit. March 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Carol for 51 years. Loving father of Debbie (Dave) VanRiper, Cheryl (Ken) Wydick and the late Michael (Lori) Smith. Proud grandfather of Kathryn, the late Andrew, Thomas, Joseph, Jacob, Emily, Daniel, James, Abigail VanRiper, Rachel, Matthew, Christiana Wydick, Timothy (Mandi), Joshua (Kimberly), Jonathan, Bonnie, Christiana, Miriam,...

Joan Ann Slusher

Joan Ann Slusher

March 23, 2017

Joan Ann was born on December 9, 1944 in Lincoln Park, Michigan and died on March 23, 2017 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview at the age of 72; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Sailor. Loving mom of Tammie Mitchell, Norma Schrader and Tricia Slusher. Proud grandma of the late Brent Mitchell, Ashley Schrader, Kyle Mitchell...

Eugene Stevens

Eugene Stevens

March 23, 2017

Eugene was born on November 29, 1930 in Gering, Nebraska and died on March 23, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 86; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of 63 years to Barbara. Loving dad of Mark (Ashley), Dale (Kim), Lori (Julian) Santellan, Lisa Jump, Karen (Gregg) Hitchcock and Susan Martinelli. Proud grandpa of 14 and...

Brenda Joyce Kalaska

Brenda Joyce Kalaska

March 23, 2017

Brenda Joyce Kalaska; age 76, March 23, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved wife, of 55 years, to David. Loving mother of John (Michelle), Chad, Todd and Stacy (Sean) White. Dearest Mimi of Honor, Brayden & Shadow. Dear sister of John Holladay, Ronald (Mary) Holladay, Dallas (Peg) Holladay and the late Bertha Jean (John) Lauber. I'm lieu of flowers, donations may...

Robert J. Sands

Robert J. Sands

March 23, 2017

Sands, Robert J., age 65, March 23, 2017 of Taylor, MI. Loving fiance of Shirley Porter. Beloved father of Jeff (Jennifer) Sands and Tamara Sands and stepfather of Crystal (Billy) Pruitt. Robert was the grandfather of 8; step-grandfather of 10. He is also survived by 1 step great- granddaughter; his brothers Von (Deb) Sands and Terry (Pam) Sands. Contributions...

Ivan L. Eggemeyer

Ivan L. Eggemeyer

March 22, 2017

Eggemeyer, Ivan L., age 70, of Allen Park. Born March 23rd, 1946. Son of the late Archie (Dolores) Eggemeyer. Dear brother of Dennis (Pam), Shelley, and the late Gerald Eggemeyer. Beloved uncle of Lora (Brendon) Eggemeyer Kowatch (Children - Leo & Eli) and Aaron Eggemeyer. A Celebration of life will be held at the Allen Park K of C...

Mr. Dusan Richard Popadich

Mr. Dusan Richard Popadich

March 22, 2017

Dusan Popadich (b. 1933 - d. 2017) passed away Wednesday at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton of heart failure at the age of 83. Born in Yugoslavia (Serbia) to a hotelier and as the youngest child in a large family, his childhood was interrupted and compromised by German invasions during World War II. After having lost his father and multiple...