OBITUARIES

December 9, 2016

Christina Margaret MacDonald; age 101, December 9, 2016 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late John A. MacDonald. Loving mother of Michael (Nancy), John (Peggy), Gerard, Donald (Angela) and Cathy. Dearest grandmother of Mary (Patrick) Tew, Meglynn (Martin) Mann, Anne (Tom) Borda, Kathleen (Michael) Gradillas, Maureen, Dominic, Iain and great-grandmother of Michael Tew, Natalie Mann, Audrey Tew, Ethan Mann,...

December 8, 2016

Ron "Blue" Crist; age 64 of Shelby Twp and formerly of South Rockwood was born on January 17, 1952 in Trenton, MI and died on December 8, 2016. Beloved dad of Ron of Wyandotte, Janet (Anthony) Spires of Lincoln Park, Deanna Crist of Wyandotte and Jordan Schoolcraft of Onaway.. Proud grandfather of Austin, Travis, Jenaveave, Jeremiah and Jasmine. Cherished...

December 8, 2016

Joan was born on September 15, 1937 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Michigan to Vance E. Webb of Michigan and Villa Marjory Setterington of Canada. Joan weighed 6 pounds and 3 ½ ounces at birth. She graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1955, was voted "Best Figure" and also "Class Debater". Joan belonged to the Gibraltar Jaycee's...

December 8, 2016

December 7, 2016

Joni Lynn was born on February 1, 1962 in Pontiac, Michigan and died at her home in Allen Park on December 7, 2016 at the age of 54. Beloved mom of Tonya (James) Cornelius and Adam Gibson. Proud grandma of Jason Cherrington, James Cornelius, Natalie Gibson and Parker Gibson. Also survived by her brother Jeff Thompson as well as...

December 7, 2016

Clark, Imogene, age 93, December 7, 2016 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Gary (Jane) Clark, Wayne (the late Linda) Clark and Jay (Joanne) Clark. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; her siblings Nadine( the late Oscar) Schonscheck, Eugene (Shirley) McCrum and Johnnie (Ruth) McCrum. Contributions in memory of Imogene's...

December 7, 2016

John Gaitanis; age 88, December 7, 2016 of River Rouge. Beloved husband of Filio. Also survived by 2 brothers, several nieces and nephews, other loving family members and friends.

December 7, 2016

Genevieve Pearl Lowe, age 94 formerly of East Detroit and Livonia, passed away December 7th, 2016. Loving wife of the late Morris Lowe. Dear mother of Gregory (Arlene). Proud grandmother of Crystal (Tony) Haley and great grandmother of Gino, Vinny, and Joey. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

December 5, 2016

Born September 27, 1954 in Detroit, Michael was the son of Vito and Janice (Lee) Liparoto. A graduate of Riverview High School, he worked assembly for Ford Motor Company her in Monroe until his retirement. Michael is survived by his children: Brandy (Ernie) Burnison of Fulton, Michigan, Tinisha (Brett) Arnett of Peoria, Arizona and Anthony Liparoto of Southgate; nine...

December 5, 2016

Roberto Belmares; age 61, December 5, 2016 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving brother of Millie (Robert) Valle, Alice (Steve) Fortney, Maggie (Tracy) Lopez, Irene (Stan) Zbierajewski, Lolly Zavaleta, Ed (Susan), Mary McMillin, the late Walter and the late Margie. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Roberto may...

December 4, 2016

Hoshaw, Cheryl L., age 78 of Alger, passed away December 4th, 2016. Beloved wife to Joseph A. Hoshaw Sr. Loving mother to Joseph A. Hoshaw Jr. (Mary), Dawn M. Bowser (James), William T. Hoshaw (Ameena) and Robert D. Hoshaw (Laura). Proud grandmother to Eric and Ryan Hoshaw; Matthew, Steven, Patrick and Rachel Bowser; Jessica and Jacob Hoshaw; Matthew Miller,...

December 4, 2016

James H. Deaton, age 50 of Monroe, passed away December 4th, 2016. Loving father of James, Joshua, Jude, and Jared. Dear son of Lynne Deaton and Harold Deaton. James is also survived by a sister Paula Deaton, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sadly he was preceded in death by his grandparents Rueben and Pauline Lockwood, and Lawrence...

December 3, 2016

Troy was born on January 23, 1930 in Bentley, Oklahoma and went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2016 at the age of 86; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of Betty (nee: Toy). Loving dad of Gordon, Valeria Petty, Sherry Wild and Edwin (Patricia). Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, other...

December 2, 2016

Marica, Rita T. Age 84. December 2, 2016 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mom of Errol, Maickel and Remko. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Rita loved her family and loved life; she especially enjoyed swimming, singing, knitting, dancing, playing the violin and being outdoors. There is no visitation at the...

December 2, 2016

Panisko, Frank J., age 76, December 2, 2016 of Taylor, Michigan. He is survived by his daughter Laura (Donald) McHugh; his granddaughter Emily and his former wife, Jo. There will not be any services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101-1141...

December 2, 2016

Born in Maybee, Mary was the daughter of William and Mary (Rummel) Knabusch. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Weyher, on May 27, 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2002. A dedicated homemaker, Mary also worked as a Bank Teller for Peoples Federal Bank in Monroe and at the various banks in Maybee, retiring in...

December 1, 2016

Mihaloff, Marion formerly of Trenton & Hillsdale, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 67 years, Jimmie Mihaloff; her daughters Sandra Mihaloff and Deborah Mihaloff and their husbands Philip Klaus, and Alan Kirshner; nephew Michael Dinoff and his wife Linda and many loving friends. She was best known for...

December 1, 2016

Velten (Gass), Marilyn. Age 92. December 1, 2016. Formerly of Rockwood. Beloved Mom of Linda (Rick) Holt, Brenda (Jesse) Ynclan, Terri (Greg) Powell and Frank (Elaine) Velten. Proud Grandmother "Mimi" of 14 and Great Grandma of 19. Also survived by her nephews Jerry (Merey) Price and Russell Price (Debbie Carter). Marilyn retired as the original secretary for Chapman Elementary...

November 30, 2016

Philip, Christine. Age 64. November 30, 2016 of Trenton. Cherished Mom of Cortney Philip (Josh Kanto) and Megan (Shawn) Joyce. Proud Grandma "Giggy" of Russell. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Dorothy Griggs. Christine retired from the Taylor School District as a secretary; she loved animals, traveling to Las...

November 30, 2016

Monica Lynn was born on October 26, 1977 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 30, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn at the age of 39; she was of Brownstown Twp. and Melvindale. Cherished daughter of Gary (Kathleen) and Paula. Loving sister of Ray and Robert. Her signifigant other of three years Joe Meggison. Dearest granddaughter of...