OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
Pearl E. Marquardt
March 30, 2017
Born July 30, 1921 in Ecorse Township, Pearl was the daughter of Fred and Sophia (Freese) Backhaus. She married the love of her life, Leonard Marquardt on May 29, 1943. Sadly he preceded her in death June of 2003. A dedicated homemaker Pearl loved gardening. She and her husband were founding members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Flat...
Jan Labell
March 30, 2017
Jan was born on April 3, 1944 in Delray, Michigan and died on March 30, 2017 in St. Augustine, Florida at the age of 72; she was of Rockwood. Beloved wife of 54 years to Harvey. Loving mom of Diann (Troy) LaBell-Huffaker, Micheal LaBell and Christopher LaBell. Proud grandma of Zack, Blake and Chris and great grandma of Lia....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...