OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Bill Fry

Bill Fry

May 2, 2017

Fry, Bill. Age 87, of Southgate. Bill went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Fry, his wife of 55 years and the love of his life. They are now rejoicing together in Heaven. Loving father of Stacey (Matt) Studnicki and Billy Fry Jr. Proud grandpa of Matthew, Chelsea and...

Carmela Dohring

Carmela Dohring

May 2, 2017

Carmela was born on September 17, 1942 in Detroit, MI and went home to Heaven at the age of 74 on May 2, 2017; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of 54 years to Richard. Loving mom of Mark, Lisa (Kevin) Arndt, Matt (Tammy) and Jason (Michaela) and to Michelle (Tracey) Sampson. Proud gma, nona and grandma of Kayla...

Carl Howton

Carl Howton

May 1, 2017

Carl was born on July 16, 1926 in Jasper, Alabama and died on May 1, 2017 at his home in Lincoln Park; he was 90 years old. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Joan. Loving father of John, Jeffrey and the late Cheryl Samu. Dearest long-time companion of Patricia Kopp. Also survived by two brothers Earl (Doris) and Clyde...

Jordan 'Tead' Vaughn

Jordan 'Tead' Vaughn

May 1, 2017

Jordan "TEAD" Vaughn; age 34, May 1, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved son of Jennifer and Jack and step-son of Diane. Loving brother of Jacqueline (Jason) Zanski, Jessica (Garrett) Bowser and step-brother of Bill Hasler and the late Brad (Robin) Hasler. Also survived by many other loving family members, friends, his faithful companion Heist and his amazing brotherhood of artists....

Ruby C. Daniels

Ruby C. Daniels

April 29, 2017

Born in Harrogate, Tennessee, Ruby was the daughter of Lee and Sally (Williams) Massengill. She married the love of her life, Lonnie Daniels, on August 3, 1939 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Sadly he preceded her in death August of 1997. A dedicated homemaker, Ruby also worked for over 20 years at Marsh Greenhouse. A faithful member of Lakeside Missionary Baptist...

Hugh Foster

Hugh Foster

April 28, 2017

Foster, Hugh, age 66 of Allen Park. Loving Husband of the late Sue Foster. Loving father of Kristie (Jerry) Martin, Kelly (Paul) McGinnis, and Kevin (Amy) Foster. Dearest Grandpa/Papa Hughie to Jacob, Hannah, and Drew Martin and Sophia and Harper Foster. Dearest Brother of Don (Linda) Foster, Debbie (Al) Stanek, and Kim (Randy) Knell. A visitation will be held...

Teresa M. Lehner

Teresa M. Lehner

April 28, 2017

Lehner, Teresa M.; age 81, April 28, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Daniel (Lisa). Dearest grandmother of Kateland and Kristin. Dear great-grandmother of Alayna Nelms. Also survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister. The family suggests donations in memory of Teresa to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7672&ovr_acv_id=2699&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS17026&gclid=CP2FiaaKyNMCFQmqaQodtMcOeQ">Wounded Warrior Project

Dennis M. Gaul

Dennis M. Gaul

April 28, 2017

Dennis was born on February 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 28, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 75; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of 51 years to Jean. Loving dad of David, William (Bridgette) and Teresa (Norman) Noles. Cherished papa to Shana, Joseph, Dennis, Julianna and Liam. Dearest brother of Lawrence,...

Thomas M. Cunningham

Thomas M. Cunningham

April 27, 2017

Cunningham, Thomas M. Age 87 of Brethren, formerly of Westland and Detroit. April 27, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Alba Cunningham. Loving father of the late Gail Cunningham, Joyce (Steve) Lamon, Bonnie Cunningham, the late Cindy Scheller, James Cunningham. Proud grandfather of Ryan (Kellie), Chad (Angie), Clif, Don and Keena. Great Grandfather of Logan, Morgan, Reagan, Karagan, Garrett,...

Giuseppe Scavo

Giuseppe Scavo

April 26, 2017

Giuseppe was born on August 29, 1929 in Carbonara di Bari, Italy and died on April 26, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 87; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 65 years to Anna. Loving dad of Maria Ross. Cherished papa of Cameron Joseph Ross and Sienna Alexis Ross. Dearest brother of Gina (Tonino) Mazzotta...

Nicole Alexandra Kachigian

Nicole Alexandra Kachigian

April 26, 2017

Nicole Alexandra Kachigian passed away unexpectedly in Dearborn, Michigan on April 26, 2017. She is mourned by her beloved parents, Kevin and Virginia (Onesian) Kachighan and her loving brother Christopher. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. ......VISITATION will take place on April 30, 2017, Sunday from 5pm to 8pm with Dan Gark prayers at 7:30pm...

Elvio Dinatale

Elvio Dinatale

April 26, 2017

DiNatale, Elvio, age 86, was born in Italy on January 13, 1931 and died beautifully, peacefully and with no regret on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Gina. Loving father of John DiNatale and Lisa (Felix) Fortini. Dear grandfather of Matthew Fortini and Jenny (Jamie) Fortini; his great grandson Tristan. Cherished brother...

Timothy Elva Martin

Timothy Elva Martin

April 26, 2017

Timothy Elva Martin; age 66, April 26, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Arlene. Loving father of Tim (Christina), Brenda Belcher and Nick. Dearest grandpa of Ariel, Courtney, Ethan, Nathan, Colin, Katie, Brian and Hayden. Dear brother of Crude (Linda), Peggy (Emidio) Pietrangelo, Georgina (Gerry) Dempkowski and Celia (Joe) Pietrangelo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family...

Ralph A. Colaluca

Ralph A. Colaluca

April 25, 2017

Colaluca, Ralph A.; age 69, April 25, 2017 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of John and Anthony (Kelli). Dearest grandpa of Giovanni, Joseph and Cody. Dear brother-in-law of William (Varlya) Hanusik. Ralph will also be missed by his faithful companion Luigi. Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

John Frederick Hanson

John Frederick Hanson

April 25, 2017

John Frederick was born on November 17, 1938 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on April 25, 2017 at his home in Lincoln Park; he was 78 years old. He is survived by his family and friends. John proudly served his Country in the United States Army, retired from The Levy Company after 40 years of service and he loved...

Bryce Ross Denison Sr.

Bryce Ross Denison Sr.

April 24, 2017

Denison, Bryce Ross Sr. Age 88, of Gibraltar. April 24, 2017. Loving father of Bryce Jr. "Cob" (Linda) Denison, Patrick Michael (Nicole) Denison and Scott (Cindy) Denison. Proud grandfather of Scott, Christopher, Kasey and Patrick. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gibraltar Rotary. Click on the multimedia tab to view Ross' video tribute.

Emma M. Landberg

Emma M. Landberg

April 24, 2017

Landberg, Emma M., age 96, of Trenton, Michigan, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at home. She was born January 5, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Helena Kielmar. Emma was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton, Michigan. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Richard and Stephen Kielmar, and two sisters,...

William 'Bill' Doyle

William 'Bill' Doyle

April 23, 2017

Doyle, William "Bill" J. Age 80, of Southgate. April 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Loving father of Bill Doyle and Shannon (Jack) Kell. Proud grandfather of Matthew, John, Elizabeth, Mandy and Mackenzie. Dear brother of Robert (Dorothy) Doyle. Click on the multimedia tab to view Bill's video tribute.

Jean Fryer

Jean Fryer

April 22, 2017

Fryer, Jean K.; age 72, April 22, 2017 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife for 51 years to the late Ronald. Loving mom of Robert, Michael, Julianne (John) Holiday and the late William. Dearest grandma of Steven, Billy, Matthew, Mackenzie, Luke, Lindsay and Collin. Dear sister of Carol Brooks, the late Richard (Marie) Newton and the late Dave Newton. Also...

Arlene E. Shanley

Arlene E. Shanley

April 22, 2017

Shanley, Arlene E. Age 81, of Allen Park. April 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Donald for 60 years. Loving mother of Andrea (Ed) Seabloom and Lisa (David) Puckett. Loving and caring grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Varga. Arlene was involved with her church, Allen Park Presbyterian Church and...