OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Edward "Lee" Daniels

Edward "Lee" Daniels

August 5, 2016

Lee was born on December 17, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 5, 2016 in Taylor. Beloved father of Darius and the late Cedric. Cherished son of Heidi Smith and Grandson of Gisela Gottschlich. Loving brother of Markus Adam, Heidi (Richard) Genson and Anthony (Sarah) Daniels. Dearest uncle of Anthony Jr., Angel and Richard III. Also survived...

Jeffrey Leitz

Jeffrey Leitz

August 5, 2016

Jeffrey Leitz ;age 38, August 5, 2016 formerly of Grosse Ile. Loving son of Greg and the late Patricia. Dearest brother of Jenny (Brian) and Karl. Dear grandson of Bev. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Donations in memory of Jeff may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the...

Mr. John 'Corky' Hancock

Mr. John 'Corky' Hancock

August 5, 2016

Hancock, John "Corky". August 5, 2016, age 73, of S. Rockwood. Beloved Husband and Best Friend to Catherine. Dear Son of the late John and Frances. Dearest Brother to the late Patrick. Survived by his cousin Bob (Cindy) Joly and many nieces and nephews. Corky was also an honorary member of the Teifer family. Visitation Sunday 5-8pm and Monday...

David S. Schneider

David S. Schneider

August 4, 2016

Schneider, David S. Age 50, of Taylor. August 4, 2016. Beloved dad of Brittney Schneider and Daniel Schneider. Dearest brother of the late Michael Schneider, Doug (Edie) Schneider, John Schneider and Ricky Schneider. Loving son of Doug Finan and the late Beverly Finan. Proud grandpa of Dom'Nik Nino and Lailana Nino. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity...

Julia Gatti

Julia Gatti

August 4, 2016

Gatti, Julia. Age 84. August 4, 2016 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Carolyn (Paul) Stoney, the late Theresa Chilelli and John (Kathy) Gatti. Proud nonna of Paula Stoney, Valarie Stoney, Louis (Beth) Stoney, Jack Gatti and Christina Gatti. Cherished great grandma of Rocco and Regan. Dearest sister of Ida Rende, Esther Franch, Luigi...

Melissa Ann Morris

Melissa Ann Morris

August 3, 2016

Morris, Melissa Ann, age 36, August 3, 2016 of Taylor. Mother of Thomas, Felicity, Kayla, Ariyonna, Alexis, Johnathon and the late Robert. Also survived by her parents Michael and Shirley Lowe; her siblings Mike, Amy, Tim, Joe, Rikki and Billie; many aunts, uncles and cousins

Mrs. Vickie D. Gajewski

Mrs. Vickie D. Gajewski

August 3, 2016

Vickie D. Gajewski, age 70 of Woodhaven, formerly of Wooster, OH, passed away August 3rd, 2016. Loving wife of Tom. Dear mother of Deborah (Don) VanHemel, Lynn (Mark) Arturi, Pam (Jeff) Cunningham, and Jill (Ryan) Quinn. Proud grandmother of Alec, Evan, and Aaron Arturi, Kelsey and Mallory VanHemel, Gabrielle and Madeleine Cunningham, Kennedy, Amanda, and Reagan Quinn. Also survived...

Joan G. Pitts

Joan G. Pitts

August 2, 2016

Joan G. Pitts (nee Brocius) ; age 73, August 2, 2016 of Trenton, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside. Loving mother of Jeff (Maria) and Karla (Jerry) Hunter. Cherished grandmother of Nicole (Peter) Vacketta, Jerry Pitts and Josh Hunter. Proud great-grandmother of Sophia Vacketta. Dearest sister of Carol (Jim) Benson and brother-in-law Omar Russell. Sadly preceded...

Elvie Murphy

Elvie Murphy

August 2, 2016

Murphy, Elvie. Age 67, of Lincoln Park. August 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda for 46 years. Loving father of Aundrea, Sabrina and Rhonda. Proud Papa of Stephen. Dear son of Mary Hinkle. Dearest brother of 6 sisters and 7 brothers. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Steven Murphy. Memorial contributions...

June Catherine Bulick

June Catherine Bulick

August 1, 2016

Bulick, June C. ; age 86, August 1, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Adam. Loving mother of Sandi (Al) Robinson, Steven (Isabella) and Jeff (Beth). Dearest grandma of Tracey, Stephanie, Andrew, Emily, Hannah and great-grandma of Michael, Amanda and great-great-grandma of Noah and Eli. Dear sister of Evelyn Magnotti, the late Edward Knapp and the late William Knapp....

Richard Lee Brancheau

Richard Lee Brancheau

August 1, 2016

Richard Lee Brancheau ;age 76, August 1, 2016 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Daniel (Sue) and Debrah (James) Pappas. Dearest grandfather of 2. Loving brother of Rita (Kenneth) King and James (Beth). Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

John Howard 'Jack' Emerson

John Howard 'Jack' Emerson

July 29, 2016

Emerson, John Howard "Jack", age 87, July 29, 2016 of Riverview, Michigan. He is survived by his children Valerie Zenko, Ken (Sharon) Whitlatch, Paul Emerson, Terri (Rob) Longfellow and Carole Christie; his grandchildren Ashley, Brandon, Caitlin, Chase, Dillon, Andrew, Mandy, Daniel, Cathleen, Jennifer, Jacklyn and Melissa; his great grandchildren Lainie, Preslie, Maddy, Izzy, Lillie, Trenton, Mya; his brothers Gene...

Martha Bagans-Black

Martha Bagans-Black

July 29, 2016

Black, Martha Jo (Nee Bagans), age 63 of Grosse Ile, passed away on July 29th, 2016 with family at her bedside. Loving mother of Aaron, Lisa(Dave) Curtis, and Danny(Genette). Proud grandmother of adoring grandchildren Gaaron, Greyson, and Ellie. Dearest sister of Larry(Mary Jo) and Marlene(Bill) Fisher. Martha was a beloved aunt of Meredith, Zachary, Sarah, and Emily, and great...

Mr. Gary A. Meyers

Mr. Gary A. Meyers

July 29, 2016

Meyers, Gary Allen. Age 65. July 29, 2016 of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of 46 years to Pam. Loving dad of Kim (Chris) Collins and Jen (Stitch) Horvat. Proud papa of Lucas and Nichole. Dearest brother of George (Marilyn) and Betty (Jerry) Krempa. Preceded in death by his parents George and Betty. Memorial Gathering...

Joseph F. Chatell

Joseph F. Chatell

July 29, 2016

Joseph F. Chatell, age 60 of Napoleon, Ohio, formerly of South Rockwood, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. Born September 13, 1955 in Monroe, Joseph was the son of Francis and Margaret "Peggy" (MacNeil) Chatell. A Pipefitter and Welder he worked through the United Association of Pipefitters Local 50 in Toledo for many years, retiring in 2004. An avid...

David 'Jim' Tilley

David 'Jim' Tilley

July 29, 2016

Born in Homestead, Florida, Jim was the son of David L. and Marie (Gibbs) Tilley Sr. Jim married the love of his life, Carol Laura, on June 29, 1950 at the South Rockwood United Methodist Church. He faithfully served his country with the United States Marine Corps for over 16 years. Jim worked for over 30 years as a...

Mr. Havard F. Root

Mr. Havard F. Root

July 28, 2016

Root, Havard F., age 71 of Rockwood, passed away July 28, 2016 after a short illness. Loving husband of Betty for 50 years. Dear father of Douglas (Karen) Peters of Millville, NJ, Theresa (Frank) Smith of Downington, PA, Denise (Douglas) Jones of Ida, MI, and Christopher (Erica) Root of Mt. Laurel, NJ. Proud grandfather of Frankie, Douglas, Darby, Hannah,...

Grace E. Johnson

Grace E. Johnson

July 28, 2016

Born in Monroe, Grace was the daughter of Joseph and Flossie (Cogan) Duby. She married Robert Livernois, sadly he preceded her in death. She then was married to Charles Johnson who also preceded her in death. A dedicated homemaker, Grace also owned and operated Grace's Diner on Front Street in Monroe as well as a bakery on US-12 in...

Eleanor M. Rise

Eleanor M. Rise

July 26, 2016

Born in Newton, Illinois, Eleanor was the daughter of Everett and Martha (Woodard) Mitchell. A 1948 graduate of St. Mary Academy, she married Joseph Rise on June 6, 1968. Sadly he preceded her in death March 15, 1985. Eleanor worked various positions throughout her life: as a secretary for St. Mary's Rectory, Monroe Senior Center and Monroe County Senior...

James J. Greenwald

James J. Greenwald

July 26, 2016

Greenwald, James J., age 58, July 26, 2016 of Southgate, MI. Beloved husband of Kim. Loving brother of Laurie (Art) Frederick and Sandra Orosz. Dearest son of the late Jack and Shirley Greenwald. Also survived by his nieces and nephews Alyssa Frederick, Andrea (Michael) Sanfacon, Jeffrey Orosz, Tammy (Larry) Fogel and the late Nickolas Orosz; his mother and father-in-law...