OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Joan Faye Hunt
July 21, 2024
Joan Faye Hunt, 83, of Rockwood, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2024.
Born in Wyandotte, Joan was the beloved daughter of Donald and Luella (Chamberlain) Wiseman. She graduated from Flat Rock High School and joyfully married the love of her life, Richard Hunt, on December 10, 1960. After many happy years together, Richard passed away on...
Huey Joseph Dodd
July 21, 2024
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Huey Joseph Dodd was born on August 12, 1935 in Arab, Alabama and went Home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2024 at the age of 88; he was of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Jessie Ruth. Cherished father of James (Doris)...
Pamela Wagner
July 19, 2024
Pamela Wagner of Allen Park, Michigan passed away in her home in the early hours of Friday, July 19, 2024 at the age of 76. Mother of Richard (Linda) Wagner. Dear grandmother of Crystal (Kenny) Bolash, Randy (Carol) Wagner, Jeramy Wagner, Drew Wagner, and Ian Wagner. Great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many. Caring sister of Penny (Ray) Koslakiewicz, Linda (Randy)...
Timothy “Tim” “Timmy” Michalski
July 19, 2024
Timothy (Tim, Timmy) Michalski. Age 88 of Southgate.
Tim Michalski led a joyful life enjoying his blessings with his wife Carol. He served in the Army for two ears and held a position at Federal Screw works for much of his working life.
Tim played the part of Santa for many years to the delight...
Marie Duncan
July 17, 2024
Marie Duncan of Melvindale, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of 22 years to Kenny Duncan, Sr. and life partner since 1986. Cherished mother of Charie Downey, Adam Duncan, Kelly Lynn (John) Lesko, and Ken Duncan, Jr. Dearest grandma of Makahla, Dariean, Grace Ann, Natalie, Jonathan, and Madison. Caring sister...
Shirley E. Waske
July 15, 2024
Shirley E. Waske, of Woodhaven, passed away July 15, 2024. Beloved wife of John Waske for 61 beautiful years. Loving mom of Diane and Karen (Thomas). Cherished grandma of Nicole (Jeremy) and Richard (Elissa). Proud great grandma of Logan, Lucas, and Lola. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Jean, Pat (Greg) and Jerome. Aunt of Kaitlyn and Alex. She is preceded...
Mariann Jeffery
July 14, 2024
Mariann E (Hanlon) Jeffery passed on July 14, 2024, at age 96, in Livonia, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Donald B Jeffery Sr. Mother of Daniel Jeffery Sr., late Cathy (late Gordon) Wood, Kenneth (Sheila) Jeffery, and Donald (Juli) Jeffery Jr.; grandchildren Kelly (Loren) Hirvela, late Eric Wood, Daniel Jeffery Jr., Adam...
Lauren Elise Tolot
July 13, 2024
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations can be made to Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.breakthrought1d.org
Please note that the time for the gathering and the location of the service have been changed.
Lauren Elise Tolot born and raised in Grosse Ile...
John B. Bores
July 12, 2024
John B. Bores, age 91 of Monroe, passed away July 12, 2024.
Born February 16, 1933 in Harlan, Kentucky, John was the son of John and Maggie (Farley) Bores. John worked at Monroe Steel Castings for over 32 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and former member of the Monroe...
Richard Thomas Clute
July 12, 2024
Richard Thomas Clute, age 83, passed away on July 12, 2024, with his family by his side, while listening to the Detroit Tigers play the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-3 tied game.
Richard Thomas Clute was born on August 16, 1940, in Monroe Michigan, and was the youngest of four children born to Lola...
Kenneth E. Groh
July 10, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Groh, a 70-year resident of Riverview, passed away quietly in his sleep in
Petoskey, Michigan, on July 10th, at the age of 94. Dear father of Lois (Patrick) Sullivan and
Michael (Cindy Lee) Groh. Dear grandfather of Kira Groh, Brett LeBlanc, and Erin (Laura Webb)
Sullivan. Loving great grandfather of Ryan...
Richard Thomas Staffin
July 10, 2024
Richard Thomas Staffin, of Detroit and South Lyon, passed away July 10 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Beth. Loving father of Antonio (Ashley), and Emilio (Nadia). Proud grandfather of A.J., Aubree, Ashton, and Emilio. Dear brother of Michele (Ray) Patrick. Cherished son of Patricia and the late Paul Staffin. He is survived by two nieces, a nephew and many...
Arthur "Dale" Straub
July 9, 2024
Arthur “Dale” Straub - 90 yrs. of Maybee, MI - died surrounded by family at Hampton Manor in Dundee, MI, under the care of Compassionate Hospice. Friends may call at the Martenson Funeral Home, Maybee, MI Thursday July 18, 2024, from 2-8 PM, with Rosary Thursday evening. He will lie-in-state on Friday July 19, 2024, from 10 AM until...
Stella Marie Francis
July 9, 2024
Stella Marie Francis, age 65 of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Born in Monroe, Stella was the daughter of John and Marion (McLaughlin) Czupich. She was married to Dan Rock Francis on June 6, 1977. Stella met Bruce Miller in 2002 and they were together until his passing in 2002. Together they enjoyed...
Jimmy Angel Rosario, Jr.
July 9, 2024
Jimmy Angel Rosario, Jr. was born on December 14, 1991 in Detroit, Michigan and on July 9, 2024 he went Home to be with the Lord and his family that went before him. He was born and raised in Southwest Detroit. Beloved father of Jimmy Angel Rosario, III and Analiyah Elianna Rosario. Dearest brother of Alexis Elkins, Joshua Elkins,...
Sharon "Martha" Craine
July 8, 2024
Sharon Martha Craine “Klimek”, age 79, was soon to be 80 on July 31st, passed away in Angela Hospice care on July 8th, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Wayne, of 50 years. Caring, strong, and loving mother to Edward, late Michael (Carol), and Daniel (Michele). Loving...
Mary Catherine Chupurdy
July 8, 2024
Mary Catherine Chupurdy of Grosse Ile Twp., Michigan passed away in her home on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Neal Chupurdy. Cherished mother of Dennis Chupurdy, Dillon Chupurdy, and Deric Chupurdy. Loving sister of Ann (Alan) Summers, Laura (the late Richard) Wirtel, Donna Darin-Volz, and Noreen (James) Chessrown. Dear...
Fred L. Drotar
July 7, 2024
Fred Drotar
08-16-1930 – 07-07-2024
This past Sunday, Fred Drotar passed away at home in Newport, Michigan, with
his sons, Tom and Bill, and daughter, Mary, by his side, just short of his 94th
birthday. His incredible journey started in 1930 in Detroit, along with 11 brothers
...
Egidio Pomponio
July 7, 2024
Egidio Antonio Pomponio, age 81 of Southgate, passed away on July 7, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Anna Pomponio "Liberatore", of 60 years.
Loving and cherished dad to Morris (Donna), Kathy (Enrico), and Emanuele (Laina). Loving papa to Antonio, Luca, Erica, Natasha, Marco, and Francesca. Loving...
Russell Leon Vanwasshenova
July 6, 2024
Russell Leon VanWasshenova, age 68 of South Rockwood, passed away July 6, 2024.
Born in Monroe, Russell was the son of Harold and Betty (LeFeve) Van Wasshenova. A graduate of Airport High School, he continued his education at Washtenaw Community College. Russell married the love of his life, Emily McNabb, in 1982. He dedicated his career to...