OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Sharon Joyce Gravel
April 10, 2017
Sharon was born on June 8, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 10, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 74; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Ronald (Heather) and Thomas (Michelle). Proud grandmother of Timithy, Taylor, Jacob, Sarah, Kylie and Anna. Dearest sister of Janice DeMaria....
Nicholas Urbiel
April 10, 2017
Nicholas Urbiel; age 57, April 10, 2017 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Sue. Loving dad of Josh (Jaada) and Andy (Bri). Dearest grandpa of Nick, Hailey and Saoirse. Dear brother of Greg (the late Cindy), Carrie (Rich) Wolski, Frank (Judy), Joe (Clarice), Stas' (Kathy), Dan (Barb), Mary Szymanski, Alex, the late Camille and the late Rene' Hubbell. Also survived...
Roy E. Schrameck
April 10, 2017
Schrameck, Roy E., age 71, April 10, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, April; 3 children & their spouses, 12 grandchildren and a sister.
Charles E. Laprad
April 9, 2017
Charles E. LaPrad, age 86 of Monroe, passed away Sunday April 9, 2017 at ProMedica Hospital in Monroe. Born January 3, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan, Charles was the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Hammer) LaPrad. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 and worked as a recorder for Great Lakes Steel for 30 years, retiring at...
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...