OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Nory Serapiglia
June 11, 2017
Serapiglia, Nory, age 87, June 11, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Donato. Loving mother of Darrell (Barbara) Serapiglia and Dean Serapiglia. Also survived by her grandchildren Jason (Melanie) and Amanda; her great grandchildren Graziella, Giuliana, Mariano, Matteo, Gianina and Sophia
Ann E. Long
June 10, 2017
Long, Ann E., age 81 of Southgate. June 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bill Long. Loving mother of Donna Long and Russell Long. Proud grandmother of Phillip Pattenaude and Ashley Gregory. Dear sister of Wanda (Gleese) Williams. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Glenn and Martha Russell and...
Frank D. Douglas
June 10, 2017
Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Frank was the son of Harvey and Mary (Knipp) Douglas. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Frank married the love of his life, Juanita Bates-Baker, on June 25, 1976. He worked as a Pipe Fitter for Chrysler Corporation at the Trenton Engine Plant for over 25 years,...
Geraldine M. Dziedzic
June 10, 2017
Dziedzic, Geraldine (Geri), age 88, June 10, 2017, of Riverview. Geri is survived by her husband Henry, son Mike (Cyndy), daughter Nancy (Dan), grandchildren Adam, Vivienne, and Alec, sister Dorothy Sokol, and many nieces and nephews. Born June 10, 1929, in Detroit, Geri was a popular and spirited girl who loved ice skating, dancing, and "bumming around," as she...
Nelda M. Ohlinger
June 9, 2017
Nelda M. Ohlinger; age 82, June 9, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Christi Freeman, Terri (the late Mark) Coulston, and Judi (Todd) Dollarhite. Dearest grandma of Tony Hester, Carly Freeman-Smith, Robert Freeman, Andy Freeman, Tyler Dollarhite and great-grandma of Amber Smith and James Smith. Dear sister of Nolan Davis, the late Cranford...
Mr. Joe Chambers
June 8, 2017
Chambers, Joe, age 89 of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully June 8th, 2017. Born September 25th, 1927 to the late Phillip and Loma Chambers in Ozark, Alabama. Joe proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. On October 11th, 1946 Joe married his lovely wife, the late Lorraine Newsome. Together they would have 8 children, Joseph...
Mrs. Renee Jones
June 7, 2017
Renee Jones, age 93 of Trenton, passed away peacefully June 7th, 2017. Visitation Saturday from 9:30am until 12noon Funeral Service at the Trenton Chapel- The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd.
Carri Lynn Okleh
June 7, 2017
Okleh, Carri Lynn. Age 56, of Lincoln Park. June 7, 2017. Loving sister of Mark Beckowitz, Deeanna Beckowitz, Donald (Jeannine) Beckowitz, Jimmie (Jasmine) Beckowitz and Eddie Beckowitz. Survived also by 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Carri was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Janet and her daughter Lyndi. Cremation is taking...
Roger Petras
June 7, 2017
Roger Petras; age 66, June 7, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Adoring husband of Linda. Loving dad of James (Sarah), Megan (Shawn) O'Neil, Robert (Jennifer) Judd, Eran (Paul) Chuhran and Dawn Herman. Dearest grandpa of Jade, Ethan, Abigail, Michael and Jacob. Also survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Donations in memory of Roger may be made to the donor's...
Gordon H. Calder
June 5, 2017
Gordon H. Calder, 64, of Harrisville, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 peacefully at his home. Born August 2, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Otterbein) Calder in Cambridge, (Galt) Ontario, Canada. Gordon was raised in Galt. Gordon married Susan Griffith on May 8, 1980, in Lincoln Park, Michigan. In 1982 their son, William was born. The Calder's...
Marilyn Bilderbeck
June 5, 2017
Bilderbeck, Marilyn, age 82 of Southgate. Loving mother of Laurie Bilderbeck, Sharon (Greg) Grainger, and the late Russell Bilderbeck. Dearest nana of Robert, Heather, Rachel, Melissa, and Kimberly and great nana to Alex, Wyatt, Russell, Hope, Tariq, AJ, Samia, and Ava. Dearest sister of the late Robert Hunt and the late Howard Hunt. Loving daughter of the late Marvin...
Rose Ann Harris
June 4, 2017
Harris, Rose Ann , age 99 of Melvindale, went to our Lord on June 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving Mother of Joan Bodnar, Glenn (Pat) Harris, Tom (Ruth) Harris, Robert (Sue) Harris, Edward (Diane) Harris, Joseph (Debbie) Harris, and Doreen (Frank) Mannino. She will be missed by her 22 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. She...
Bernice Mardyla
June 4, 2017
Mardyla, Bernice, age 96 of Riverview. Loving mother of Sandra (Stan) Nasarzewski, Ray (Kathie) Mardyla, and Gloria (the late Ken) Kilander. Dearest grandmother of Kari, Kelly, Lori, Melanie, Ken, and Scott and great grandmother of 12 great grandchildren. Beloved sister of the late Walter Citkowski, Stella Rainko, and Ted Citkowski. Dearest daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Citkowski....
Richard Waldroup
June 4, 2017
Born in Monroe, Richard was the son of David and Carol (Wood) Waldroup. Richard worked as a cook for many restaurants in the local area including Michigan Bar and Grill, Pete's Garage, Johnny Joes and Harbor Inn and Ale, and at one time was co-owner of Gina's Kitchen. Most recently he had been employed by Complete Floor Service. Richard...
Allen R. Stuck, Sr.
June 3, 2017
Allen was born on January 15, 1942 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on June 3, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 75; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of 50 years to Carol. Loving father of Allen, Jr., Sheila (Larry) Alexander, Tammie (Rob) Smith and Danny. Proud grandpa of Tiffany, Allen, III, Jessica, Nathan, Tessa,...
Patricia Ann Babcock
June 3, 2017
Patricia Ann was born on August 23, 1947 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on June 3, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 69; she was of Woodhaven. Beloved sister of Shirley (James) Calvird and the late Ernest Leroy Babcock, Jr. Cherished aunt of Jill (Ed) Kamm, Beth Calvird, Michael (Hillary) Calvird, Stephen (Stephanie) Calvird and David...
Randall 'Randy' Van Tanner
June 3, 2017
Tanner, Randall "Randy". Age 53, of Taylor. June 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Dawn for 17 years. Loving uncle of 15 nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Nancy Tanner, his sister Kimberly Possorek, his grandmother Katherine Peterson, his aunt Elaine Peterson and many aunts and uncles. Randy enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, playing...
Frederick J. Knee
June 2, 2017
Born in Adrian, Fred was the son of Frederick and June (McCarty) Knee. He married the love of his life, Norma Rudd, on June 25, 1960. Sadly she preceded him in death January 8, 2010. A 1958 graduate of Catholic Central High School, Fred worked for the State of Michigan as a Highway Construction Inspector, until his retirement in...
Kathryne Mary Mitchell
June 2, 2017
Kathryne Mary Mitchell; age 26, June 2, 2017 of Melvindale. Loving mother of Elias and Quintin. Beloved daughter of Eileen (Daryl) Winnie and the late Philip Mitchell. Dearest sister of Alan Durkacs, Dawne Durkacs, Edward Durkacs, Amyrose Mitchell and Theresa (Esad) Krijestorac. Dear granddaughter of Edwin Mitchell and Alma & Al Pigeon. Also survived by many other loving family...
Sandra K. Gardner
June 1, 2017
Gardner, Sandra K. Age 65, of Dearborn Heights. June 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Gardner. Loving mother of Kevin (Jamie) Gardner and Steven Gardner. Proud grandmother of Shaylynn, Landon, Daisy, Brittany, James and Tyler. Loving daughter of Helen Worley. Dear sister of Teresa (Joseph) Anderson. Dearest aunt of Jason and Ashley Anderson. Great aunt of Katelyn...