OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mr. Norman James Donaldson

Mr. Norman James Donaldson

February 1, 2017

Donaldson, Norman James, age 84 of Grosse Ile, passed away February 1st, 2017. Loving husband of Betty. Dear father of Stephen (Traci), Gordon (Noelle), Amelia, and the late Jane Donaldson. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Alexander, Zachariah, Levi, and Ava. Also survived by his sister Lillian Bergren. Click on the multimedia tab to view Norman's video tribute.

Dolores T. 'Dolly' Moody

Dolores T. 'Dolly' Moody

January 31, 2017

Moody, Dolores T. "Dolly", age 89, January 31, 2017 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved wife of the late George Moody. Loving mother of Thomas (Karen) Moody and Karen (Ron Erbisch) Gniewek. Also survived by her grandchildren Ryan (Laura) Gatny, Samantha (Jason Carpenter) Gatny and Brittany Gniewek; and her great grandchildren Milanija and Natalija Gatny. Sister of Evelyn (the late...

Michael J. Asam

Michael J. Asam

January 31, 2017

Born in Detroit, Michael was the son of Charles and Joyce (Rardin) Asam. He was as Truck Driver for many years before his retirement. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his children: Loren (Derek) Fulner of Monroe and David Asam of Monroe; his mother Joyce Asam of Monroe; five grandchildren: Allisun Fulner, Tyler Fulner, Mason Fulner, Kyleigh Dionne and...

Dolores Marian Lipchik

Dolores Marian Lipchik

January 30, 2017

Lipchik, Dolores Marian. Age 83, of Lincoln Park. January 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank for 62 years. Loving mother of Leslie (Lawrence) Tarnacki and Eileen (John) Reich. Proud grandma of Anne (Don), Stephen, Jacqueline and Beth. Great grandmother of Josephine, Sadie, Haydn and Willow. Dear sister of LeRoy (Sue) Bartman. Preceded in death by sister Clara McKamey. Memorial...

Leonard A. Cline

Leonard A. Cline

January 30, 2017

Cline, Leonard A., age 91, of Trenton. Loving husband of Peggy who together, just celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage. Loving father of Linda (William), Beattie, Barbara (Bill) Richmond, David, and Thomas (Brenda). He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1st starting at 3:00pm at The Trenton Chapel Martenson...

Kathleen V. 'Kay' German

Kathleen V. 'Kay' German

January 29, 2017

German, Kathleen V., age 91, January 29, 2017 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Mark (Theresa) German, Randy German, Chris German and Colleen German. Also survived by her grandchildren Aaron German, David (Sarah) German, Theresa (Timothy) Ferrell and Blake German; great grandsons Caleb German, Jack German and Marshall Ferrell.

Allen Joseph Vanderbossche

Allen Joseph Vanderbossche

January 29, 2017

Vanderbossche, Allen Joseph. Age 50, of Wayne, Michigan. January 29, 2017. Loving father of Christyn Vanderbossche (Rainer White). Proud grandpa to be in July. Beloved brother of George (Bonnie) Vanderbossche, Charles (Kathy) Vanderbossche, Evelyn (Robert) Barnes, Betty (John) Mortinger, Michael (Becky) Vanderbossche, Anne Harper, Daniel Vanderbossche, Helene (Charles) Volkening and Robert (JoAnn) Vanderbossche. Survived also by many loving nieces...

Rocky Joe Michael Liparoto

Rocky Joe Michael Liparoto

January 29, 2017

Born in Monroe, Rocky was the son of Vincent and Helen (Asher) Liparoto. Rocky was a kind and loving, outgoing, sensitive guy that knew no stranger. He cared about everyone. He was treasured and loved by all. Known as a free spirit and somewhat of a "daredevil" he was nicknamed Evel Knievel as a kid. Rocky enjoyed playing basketball...

William Thomas Lemmer

William Thomas Lemmer

January 29, 2017

William was born on March 11, 1929 at Lincoln Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 29, 2017 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital in at the age of 87. He served in the Korean War in the United States Navy from 1952 — 1954 on the USS Princeton which was an Aircraft Carrier and he held a rank...

Russell B. Figi

Russell B. Figi

January 28, 2017

Russell was born on July 4, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 28, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills at the age of 58; he was of Grosse Ile. Cherished son of Newell "Bob" and Carol. Beloved brother of Donna Figi-Bernstein (Marty Bernstein). Loving uncle of Victoria. Dearest nephew of Susan Canon and Gary (Pam) Figi. Also...

Keith B. Knierim

Keith B. Knierim

January 28, 2017

Keith B. Knierim, 59, of Newport, Michigan, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Vibra Hospital of Southeast Michigan-Taylor Campus. He was born February 5, 1957 in Monroe, Michigan to John H. and Antionette L. (Nevalo) Knierim. Keith was married to Cheryl Lynn Williams. Sadly, she preceded him in death in 1998. He worked as an assembler for...

Kenneth A. Voss

Kenneth A. Voss

January 28, 2017

Kenneth August Louis Voss; Age 78, January 28, 2017 of Trenton. Ken Voss was born in Detroit on July 10, 1938. He was preceded in death by his Father, Gerhard, who was born in Germany and immigrated to the USA when he was 12 years old. He was also preceded in death by his Mother, Ruth (Licht) Voss, who...

Florence Marie Magda

Florence Marie Magda

January 27, 2017

Florence Marie (nee: Bohl) was born on October 27, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 27, 2017 at the age of 94; she was of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Alice (the late Sandy) Gasiorek, Anna (the late Charles) Crivella, the late Florence (Bob) Bachieski and the late Andrew (Mary) Magda....

Mr. William Chandler

Mr. William Chandler

January 27, 2017

William "Bill" Chandler, age 89 of the Downriver area, formerly of Jasper, Alabama, passed away January 27th, 2017. Loving husband of Bernadine. Dear father of Sarah (Lewis) Greeson, Robert (Betty Joe), and Steven. Proud grandfather of Michael, Joseph, Stephen (Kaitlyn), Kelly, Chelsea, and great grandfather of Connor.

Cirila Rodriguez

Cirila Rodriguez

January 27, 2017

Cirila Rodriguez; age 87, January 27, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Ignacio. Loving mother of Dolores (Dante) Norscia. and Pete Rodriguez. Dearest grandma of Erik (Colette), Nicole (Rob), Dennis and great-grandma of Isabella, Ian, Isaac and Zachary. Dear sister of Eugenia (Warren) Schweikhart and the late Jose (Mercedes) Ruiz. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Margaret M. Clark

Margaret M. Clark

January 27, 2017

Clark, Margaret. Age 97, of Allen Park. January 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James Gordon Clark. Loving sister of Dorothy Meholick and Richard (Carmen) Kosko. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents George and Catherine Kosko and brothers Joseph Kosko, Henry E. Kosko and John Kosko. Funeral Mass Friday, In state...

Stanley J. Korytkowski

Stanley J. Korytkowski

January 26, 2017

Stanley J. Korytkowski ; age 82, January 26, 2017 of Allen Park. Stan grew up in Wyandotte, Michigan and was the son of Stanislaus Korytkowski and Mary Lusinski. He attended St. Stan's school and went on to Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School. He married his bride Lilyan C. Snyder in 1954 and they made their home in...

Ms. Rosemary Rose

Ms. Rosemary Rose

January 25, 2017

Rosemary Rose, age 75 of Taylor, passed away January 25th, 2017. Loving mother of Kimberly (Michael) Cullinan, William (Stephanie) Trombly, and the late Alan Trombly. Proud grandmother of Raymond (Michelle) Pyle, Branden (Vanessa) Pyle, and 3 great grandchildren Morgan, Grant, and Brennan. Also survived by her siblings Barbara Pyle, James (Martha) Sheets, and Richard (Pam) Sheets. Preceded in death...

Mr. Gustave Charles Wellinger,  Jr.

Mr. Gustave Charles Wellinger, Jr.

January 24, 2017

Gustave Charles Wellinger, Jr., 85, of Southgate, MI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 24, 2017. Born in Tarentum, PA, preceded in death by his parents, Gustave Sr. and Mary (Brashear). Survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy (Davis), sons Dennis (Mary) and Richard (Jill), grandsons Anthony and Christopher (Alison) and granddaughter Amanda, brother William (Marlene)....

Kathleen Clem

Kathleen Clem

January 24, 2017

Clem, Kathleen Anne, age 91, of Detroit passed away January 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Clem. Dear sister of Jean Gyulveszi. Dear sister in law to Bob Clem, Ron (Shirley) Clem, and Lawrence Clem. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes on Thursday,...