OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mrs. Karen Ann Chinavare

Mrs. Karen Ann Chinavare

March 2, 2017

Karen Ann Gaynier Chinavare, age 75 of Lupton, MI, formerly of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully March 2nd, 2017. Loving wife of 55 years to Spencer Chinavare. Dear mother of Mike (Denise), James (Carolyn), Steve (Hana), and Scott (Therese). Proud grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 10, with number 11 expected in June. Karen is also survived by her...

Connie Horvath

Connie Horvath

March 1, 2017

Connie Horvath; age 73, March 1, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Louis. Loving mom of Kim (Scott) Peterson, Jennifer (Joe) Butcher and Louis (Heidi). Dearest grandma of Matthew Peterson, Ashley Peterson, Aidan Butcher, Cooper Horvath and Hunter Horvath. Dear sister of Pat Pennington and Sara (Dan) Jones.

Daniel 'Dan' Mansfield

Daniel 'Dan' Mansfield

March 1, 2017

Born in Monroe, Dan was the son of Gerald and Sharon (Polger) Mansfield. He attended Monroe High School. An avid Ohio State Football Fan, Dan also enjoyed "Gaming", fishing, snowmobiling and Facebook. His favorite foods were tacos and pizza. Known as a "Jack of All Trades" he also enjoyed working on cars. Dan leaves to cherish his memory his...

Mr. James David Cousino

Mr. James David Cousino

March 1, 2017

James David Cousino, age 57 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday March 1, 2017. Born in Monroe on April 5th, 1959 to Stanley and Vivian Cousino. Loving husband of Sylvia. Dear dad of Kevin J. (Jenn) Sudak, 38 of Newport, Thomas A. Sudak, 36 of Monroe, and Sara M. (David) Gibbons, 35 of Sulphur, LA. Proud Pipi...

Joseph J. Kondor

Joseph J. Kondor

February 28, 2017

Kondor, Joseph, age 98 of Westland, Michigan passed away on February 28, 2017. Husband of the late Irene. Father of Michael Kondor and Margaret Beeson. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Gregory and Lauren.

Mr. Gerry  Sr. Goyette

Mr. Gerry Sr. Goyette

February 28, 2017

Died suddenly and peacefully on February 28, 2017 in Trenton, Michigan. Gerry was born in Detroit on September 1, 1925 to Gordon and Josephine Goyette. A 1943 graduate of Holy Redeemer High School, after serving three years in the U.S. Navy, he attended the Detroit Institute of Technology, College of Pharmacy, on the GI Bill and had a long...

Robert G. Datini

Robert G. Datini

February 28, 2017

Datini, Robert G. Age 87 of Trenton, formerly of Lincoln Park, died February 28, 2017. Husband of Sharleen. Loving father of Jessie (Harold) Moreau, Ken Datini, Michelle (Scott) Page and Stephanie (Don) Tatum. Proud grandfather and "Papa" of Shannon, Rachel, Ben, Angela, Nathan, Kyle, Audrey, Emily, Domenic and Bryce. Great grandfather of Michael. Dear brother of Louise Kurcz, James...

Violet E. Douglas

Violet E. Douglas

February 28, 2017

Douglas, Violet E., age 98, February 28, 2017 of Taylor, MI. She is survived by her children Sharon Agbay, Donald and Franklin Douglas; 9 grandchildren; her great grandchildren and her great great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Violet's life may be made directly to the family. Click on the multimedia tab to view Violet's video tribute.

Shirley Ann Bodrie

Shirley Ann Bodrie

February 27, 2017

Bodrie, Shirley Ann. Age 82, of Grosse Ile. February 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Ray Bodrie. Loving mother of Ruth St. Amant, George (Janice) St. Amant, Laura (Anthony) Millazzo, Mark (Amanda) Bodrie, Susan (Mike) Daniels, Russell (Heather) Bodrie and the late Donald Bodrie. Proud grandmother of 14. Great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Doris Jobin,...

John Owen Haktsian

John Owen Haktsian

February 27, 2017

Haktsian, John Owen, age 68, of Dearborn Heights. Loving brother of Nancy Fercho, George Haktsian, and Marilyn (Gary) Schulz. Beloved son of the late Sam and Mary Haktsian.

Judith Ann Meade

Judith Ann Meade

February 27, 2017

Born in Trenton, Judith was the daughter of Charles and Marcella (Gonyea) Ernest. She married the love of her life, Thomas H. Meade Sr., on June 3, 1966 in Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death April 13, 2005. A dedicated homemaker, Judith also worked as a Custodian for Airport Community Schools for over 30 years, retiring in 2000....

Scott B. Persia

Scott B. Persia

February 26, 2017

Persia, Scott, age 43, February 26, 2017 of Allen Park, MI. Devoted husband of Maria. Loving father of Mia Lou. Beloved son of Brian and Judith Persia. Also survived by his sister Sherrill (Timothy) Krusac; his grandmother Emily Guminski; his mother-in-law Angie Savone; his sister-in-law Teresa (Brandon) Savone-Papazian; his brothers-in-law Mario (Jennifer) Savone and Anthony Savone; ; his nephew...

Mr. Michael B. Curley

Mr. Michael B. Curley

February 26, 2017

Curley, Michael Brian, 58 of Broken Arrow, OK passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2017. He was born August 11, 1958 in Dearborn, MI to Laurence Charles and Delores Marie Curley. He was a chemical engineer, a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and a member of Turtle Creek Cloggers. Michael is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathleen...

Robyn Ann Miller

Robyn Ann Miller

February 23, 2017

Robyn Ann Miller; age 69, February 23, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved wife of Garland. Loving mother of Wendy (Eugene) DeAngelis, Michael and Robert. Dearest nana of Chelsea DeAngelis, Justin DeAngelis and Michael A. Miller. Dear sister of Danny (Carol) Cox. Donations in memory of Robyn may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Addie Ann Crawford

Addie Ann Crawford

February 23, 2017

Crawford, Addie Ann. Age 77, of Trenton. February 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Crawford. Loving mother of Karen (Cary) Polaski, Connie (Dude) Slade, Joseph (Ashley) Crawford, David Crawford and Antonio (Jennifer) Crawford. Proud Memaw of Jamie (Danielle), Jason (Misty), Jeremy (Emma), Jennifer (Luigi), Dan (Jesse), Kayla, Mackenzie, Charleigh and baby Amelia. Great Memaw of Mackenzie,...

William T. Emery,  Sr.

William T. Emery, Sr.

February 23, 2017

Emery Sr., William T., age 66 of River Rouge. Loving husband of Wendy Emery. Loving father of William Emery Jr. and Dorothy Blair. Dearest grandpa of 9 grand-children. Beloved brother of Shirley, Geraldine, Barbara, Charles, David, Octavian, Richard, and Kenneth. William will be greatly missed, especially around the holidays when he used to dress up as Santa Clause and...

Ms. Elaine Ann Lorenza

Ms. Elaine Ann Lorenza

February 22, 2017

Elaine Ann Lorenza, age 71, passed away February 22nd, 2017. Loving mother of the late Laura Casper, Gary, Greg, Lisa, Andrea, Najla, Lindy, Michael, and Cynthia. Proud grandmother of Lila, Anthony, Hillary, Gregory, Andrew, Brittany, Jeffrey, Taylor, Christian, Melody, Lillian, Azaria, Giovanna, Angelina, Michael Jr., and Berlin. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family. Click on the...

Billy Ray Gardner

Billy Ray Gardner

February 21, 2017

Billy Ray Gardner, age 52 of South Rockwood, passed away February 21, 2017. Loving husband of Donna. Dear father of Matt (Katie) and Jake. Also survived by his siblings Shirley (Donald) Perkins, Barbara Canada, Wanda (Mike) Mayne, Cathy (Robert) Ward, Brian (Louise) Yount, and Kevin (Jamie) Yount. Billy was preceded in death by his parents George Gardner and Laura...

Mr. Steve Poulos

Mr. Steve Poulos

February 20, 2017

Poulos, Steve. Feb. 20, Age 95, of Riverview. Beloved Husband of the late Angeline. Loving Father of Estelle (Bobby) Angelinas, Tula Alexander, Peter (Jan) Poulos and Nancy (Jeff) Sabuda. Proud Grandfather of Nikita, Stamatis, Christopher, Patrick and Jackie. Visitation Sunday 3-8pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Trisagion Service 7pm. Funeral...

Ryan Allen Skelton

Ryan Allen Skelton

February 20, 2017

Ryan was born on December 12, 1995 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on February 20, 2017 at the age of 21. Beloved son of Mary Skelton and Allen Skelton. Dear brother of Miranda and Corey. Cherished grandson of Randy McFarland and Sherrie Skelton. Also survived by his girlfriend Chelsea as well as many other loving family and friends. Memorial...