OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Gail Frances Freysinger Davis

Gail Frances Freysinger Davis

December 22, 2016

Gail passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2016. She was 63 years old. Gail was born in Ann Arbor on March 31, 1953. As she liked to say, she "was almost an April fool." Gail was born to the late John J. Freysinger and Frances E. (Bodily) Freysinger formerly of Belleville. She was the beloved wife of...

Charles L. Laura

Charles L. Laura

December 21, 2016

Born in Flat Rock, Charles was the son of George and Emma (Houghsen) Laura. He married the love of his life, Sharon Kolasinski, on May 26, 1962. Sadly she preceded him in death March 2, 2010. A dedicated family man, Charles worked as a Fitter/Welder at Michigan Plate for many years. He enjoyed hunting, showing military trucks and building...

Milton Feistel

Milton Feistel

December 21, 2016

Feistel, Milton, age 92, December 21, 2016 of Dearborn. Beloved Husband of the late Julia. Loving father of Bob (Meg) and the late Jerry (Cindi). Dearest brother in law of Betty (George) Kramar. Loving grandfather of Katie, Robby, Jessica, and Steven. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Milton proudly served for the Navy in World War II....

Therese V. Green

Therese V. Green

December 20, 2016

Green, Therese V., age 91 of Grosse Ile, passed away December 20th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Bernard. Loving mother to Kenneth(Nancy) Green, Mark Green, Dennis Green, Maureen(Brian) Stevens, Larry(Harelene) Green, Kathy(Richard) Van Goethem, Kevin(Paula) Green, Gerard(Caren) Green, and Colleen(Shawn) Rodocker. Preceded in death by her children Mary and John. Caring grandmother to 22 grandchildren, and 13 great...

Arlene M.'The Flower Lady' Earl

Arlene M.'The Flower Lady' Earl

December 20, 2016

Earl, Arlene M., nee. Engel "The Flower Lady", age 78, December 20, 2016 of Harsens Island. Beloved wife of the late Dick Earl. Loving mother of Christopher Earl, Deborah (Mark) Kapanowski and Richard (Janine) Earl. Also survived by her grandchildren Christopher, Sabrina, Katie, Jacob, Shelby, & Natalie; her great grandchildren Elizabeth, Jennifer and Finn; her siblings Chris John (Barbara)...

Vincent J. Consiglio

Vincent J. Consiglio

December 19, 2016

Consiglio, Vincent J. ("Jimmy") Age 89, of Allen Park. December 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary and the late Evelyn. Loving father of Mark Consiglio and Paula Consiglio. Proud Grandpa of Brooke, Nick and Lisa and Great-Grandpa of Gwendolen. Vince was the Dear Uncle to 11 nieces and nephews, Great-Uncle to their 14 children, and a Great-Great...

Evelina E. Lopez

Evelina E. Lopez

December 19, 2016

Evelina Enriquez Lopez, beloved wife of Romualdo Velasco Lopez Jr. A Filipino Immigrant, Retired Registered Nurse, a devout Catholic and devoted churchgoer who volunteered with church, charity and Filipino groups her entire life, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, but peacefully on Monday, December 19th. Besides her husband of 47 years, Evelina is survived by her three children, their spouses...

Lawrence H. Chaivre

Lawrence H. Chaivre

December 17, 2016

Chaivre, Lawrence, age 90, December 17, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved father of Paul, Matt, the late Greg and the late Douglas. Also survived by his grandchildren Nicole, Erika and Rachel Chaivre, Jennifer (Jeff) Melow and Patrick Chaivre; his great grandchildren Ava and Brady. Visitation, Wednesday 1:00 PM until celebration of life service, 3:30 PM at the Trenton Chapel of...

John E. Sawicki

John E. Sawicki

December 17, 2016

Sawicki, John Edward, 49 of Trenton, passed away suddenly. Beloved husband of Lisa (Stacy), beloved father of John T. (Nicci), Nickolas, Alexis and Cecily. Loving grandfather of Gracie Mae and loving son of Margaret E. and the late Charles W. Dearest brother of Daniel, Charles, and Edward. Loving uncle of Abigail and Ethan. Leaves many family and friends to...

Shaun K. Smith

Shaun K. Smith

December 16, 2016

Smith, Shaun K. Age 36, of Allen Park. December 16, 2016. Loving father of Ashlyn Smith. Beloved son of John and Donna Smith. Dearest brother of Matthew (Stephanie Lopez Gilmore) Smith. Dear nephew of Deborah (Ronald) Lademan, Eugene A. Kowalski Jr. and Kenneth F. Kowalski. Survived also by many loving cousins. Preceded in death by his grandparents Eugene and...

Nancy A. Bernard

Nancy A. Bernard

December 15, 2016

Bernard, Nancy A. Age 64, of Riverview. December 15, 2016. Loving wife of Darrell "Butch". Dearest sister of John McNally Jr., Charles (Lori) McNally and the late Kathleen Donahey. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Click on the multimedia tab to view Nancy's video tribute...

Daniel Ely

Daniel Ely

December 15, 2016

Ely, Daniel, age 57, December 15, 2016 of Ecorse, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Mary Kay; his parents Chester and Marcella Ely; his stepchildren Joseph (Katy) Gourlay, Alan Mullins, Steven Mullins, Michelle (Bilal) Khan, Kristal (William) Marks; his grandchildren Contributions in memory of Daniel's life may be made directly to the family. Services Are Pending--Please Check Back:...

Albina Kundrat-Graham

Albina Kundrat-Graham

December 14, 2016

Albina Kundrat-Graham; age 90 of Frenchtown Twp. was born on May 17, 1926 in Conneaut, Ohio to Christy and Mary (nee: Cappuccilli) Carducci and died on December 14 at IHM Health Care Center in Monroe. Beloved wife of the late Charles Graham and the late Paul Kundrat. Loving mother of Anna M. (the late Herbert) Ball of Monroe, Paula...

Lea Torchetti

Lea Torchetti

December 13, 2016

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Lea Torchetti, age 82, of Southgate, Michigan passed into God's hands December 13th,2016. She was a dedicated wife, involved mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She was a wonderful example of faith, hope, and strength. She enjoyed cooking for her family, playing card games, watching Christmas movies, and made every holiday the most special time for...

Robbin A. Champlin

Robbin A. Champlin

December 13, 2016

Robbin Champlin was born on September 12, 1962 in Trenton, Mi. He is the beloved son of Arthur and Betty Champlin. He was the loving father of: Teshia (Archie) Hamilton, Robbin Champlin Jr., Keith Champlin and Kyle Champlin. Robbin was the beloved brother of: Roger (Judy) Champlin, Beverly (Dave) Petrosky, Marlene Champlin and Jackie Champlin. Sadly he was preceded...

David Edmund Kaczan

David Edmund Kaczan

December 11, 2016

David was born on December 12, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on December 11, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 61; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of 33 years to Cheryl. Loving father of Michael A., Christine and Melanie. Cherished son of Mary (nee: Siglar) and the late Alexander. Dearest brother of Michael...

Miss Kimberly F. Owens

Miss Kimberly F. Owens

December 11, 2016

Owens, Kimberly F. Dec. 11 Age 45, of Lincoln Park. Mother of Jeremy. Visitation Fri 1pm at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. until time of service at 3pm

Debra Sue Guy

Debra Sue Guy

December 9, 2016

Debra Sue was born on July 29, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 9, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte hospital; she was 57 years old. Beloved mother of Kenneth (Leah) and Gary. Proud grandmother of Kaiden, Camden and Aubrianna. Also survived by her niece April Olson as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death...