OBITUARIES

February 3, 2017

Born in Detroit, Luke was the son of Johann and Winifred (Coon) Drotar. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Brown, August 3, 1968. Sadly she preceded him in death October 26, 1999. He had worked at Ford Motor Company as a Skilled Tradesman and Welder/Repairman for over 46 years, retiring in 2016. Luke served in the Navy...

February 3, 2017

February 2, 2017

Born in Detroit, James was the son of Joseph and Ivy (Holland) Dempsey. He worked for many years for Charles Oehring Well Drilling, retiring in 1999. James was a member of the Estral Beach Fire Department. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and looking for mushrooms. James also enjoyed shooting pool and playing Euchre. James leaves to cherish his...

February 1, 2017

Ashley Marie was born on January 18, 1992 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 31, 2017 at the age of 25; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved daughter of Jeffrey and Toni. Dearest sister of Heather, Gabrielle, Tiffany and to Hannah Meade . Cherished granddaughter of Jerry. Also survived by her aunt Tracey as well as other family...

February 1, 2017

Boggess, Lela Annette, age 74 of Trenton, passed away February 1, 2017. Loving wife of the late Gary. Dear mother of Craig (Denise) Moon and Melissa (Sean) Louwers. Proud grandmother of Autumn (Chad) Denny, Jake Moon, Madison and Morgan Louwers. Great grandmother of Jaxson Denny. Visitation will take place on Saturday from 3pm until time of Funeral Service 5pm,...

February 1, 2017

Born in Niles, Ohio, Lois was the daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Hedley) Nelson. Dearest wife of the late Gus. Loving mom of Sheila Neuman and Lorraine Neuman (Dave Morley). Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Sadly she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and three sisters. Lois was an avid...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.